Weekends Boxing 15/3 (Spence-Garcia, Carroll-Farmer, Taylor-Volante, Conlan in MSG)

Morrison J

Is this the biggest weekend for Irish boxing ever? Must be up there.

Struggling to give Carroll much of a prayer tonight tbh. He'll be game though and give it his all at least. Late stoppage or lob-sided points win for Farmer imo.

Not seen any of Volante but you'd have to imagine Taylor won't have any problems. Bigger fish to fry later this year for her. John Joe Nevin also on the Philadelphia card if anyone is clinging onto hope that his pro career will ever take off.

Conlan fighting a come forward Mexican. Hopefully brings out the best of him. Paddy Barnes on the card too as well as Vladimir Nikitin who is being lined up to rematch Conlan at the end of the summer.

Spike O'Sullivan and Niall Kennedy are out in Boston Saturday night in tick-over fights too.

I'm a massive Mikey Garcia fan but I'm fully expecting Spence to stop him. Basically three weight divisions between them. Should be fun to watch it play out though. If Mikey somehow does it he's P4P no.1 for me no doubt.


Boxing on TV this weekend (UK):

Mar 15, 9pm, FreeSports
Frank-Wilton

Mar 15, 11pm, Sky Sports
Farmer-Carroll
Taylor-Volante

Mar 16, 5pm, Boxnation
Lerena-Mann

Mar 17, 1am, ITV4
Spence-Garcia
Benavidez-Love
Nery-Arroyo

Mar 17, 8.45pm, Boxnation
Conlan-Hernandez
Collazo-Vargas

Morrison J

Mikey looking awful pudgy and facing probably the best body puncher in the sport. Just can't see this ending well.

normanoffside

Mikey was pudgy at 140 so 147 was always going to be worse.

Over in Philadelphia right now, heading to the Taylor/Carroll card. My first pro fight card. Really looking forward to it.

Big Ears

Luke Wilton also fought for the Commonwealth Super-Flyweight title tonight.
He got stopped in 4, and tbh there's a good chance that's the end for Winky.

I expect Taylor to win well, but her opponent was actually a little better than expected when I watched some or her fights. Physically very strong and powerful.
Carroll is up against it, think he might got stopped late as he tires.

Morrison J

Yeleussinov definitely a let down so far. Do think the Sky pundits can be a bit harsh on him at times though especially when you compare to how much they hype up their own. The positive spin that they put on any sub-par Brit performance isn't there when it's Yeleussinov.

Pighead

Did John Joe Nevin fight yet? Can't find result anywhere and as far as I can make out there's only three fights left after this Campbell one.

evolving tipperary

what time does Katie walk?

Pighead

evolving tipperary wrote: »

what time does Katie walk?

I'd guess about 12:45.

megadodge

Quite impressive there from Luke Campbell. All round skills on display and good sharp punching. Gave away too much ground unnecessarily in the first two rounds, but once he settled he looked good.

Morrison J

Pighead wrote: »

Did John Joe Nevin fight yet? Can't find result anywhere and as far as I can make out there's only three fights left after this Campbell one.

Hasnt fought yet. He's the float so could fight at any time.

Morrison J

Did I just hear Macklin say Campbell can be the best 135 pounder in the world ffs. McGuigan is a great move for Campbell but if he wins a world title he'll need the stars to align for him and he'll be doing very very well.

megadodge

Morrison J wrote: »

Did I just hear Macklin say Campbell can be the best 135 pounder in the world ffs. McGuigan is a great move for Campbell but if he wins a world title he'll need the stars to align for him and he'll be doing very very well.

Outside of Lomachenko, who else is there that you would definitely put money on to beat Campbell? I'm not saying he's a cert against anyone else, but a world title is certainly within his scope.

Morrison J

megadodge wrote: »

Outside of Lomachenko, who else is there that you would definitely put money on to beat Campbell? I'm not saying he's a cert against anyone else, but a world title is certainly within his scope.

He can definitely win a world title but the right opportunity is going to have to come up ie if Mikey Garcia vacates he'll probably get gifted a world title there. That's his best chance.

He wouldn't beat Lomachenko, Mikey or Teofimo Lopez.

Likes of Commey, Easter, Haney would be winnable fights that he's a slight underdog in for me.

Pighead

Pighead wrote: »

I'd guess about 12:45.

Oops. I meant to say 1:45. Losing track of time here! Rosado fight on now and then Katie.

Pintman Paddy Losty

Pighead wrote: »

Oops. I meant to say 1:45. Losing track of time here! Rosado fight on now and then Katie.

Id say the 12 cans of cheap Polish lager contributed to that inability to keep track of time Pighead.

megadodge

Morrison J wrote: »

He can definitely win a world title but the right opportunity is going to have to come up ie if Mikey Garcia vacates he'll probably get gifted a world title there. That's his best chance.

He wouldn't beat Lomachenko, Mikey or Teofimo Lopez.

Likes of Commey, Easter, Haney would be winnable fights that he's a slight underdog in for me.

I highly doubt Mikey will be fighting at lightweight again, irrespective of tomorrow night's result, so he's never in the equation. Lopez looks decent, but he's completely unproven yet. And that's it.

It's hardly a stretch to see him winning against anyone not named Lomachenko.

Joe_ Public

pac_man wrote: »

Not long now until Adam Smith goes into overdrive about Katie Taylor


- "Fantastic ambassador for women's boxing"
- "Stellar amateur career"
- "Classy operator outside of the ring"
- "Olympic gold medalist"
- "Wants to unify all of the belts"
- "Humble, Shy and very respectful "

Have I missed any that should be on the list of cliches?

Global superstar should probably be in there somewhere i reckon. And maybe her ringcraft too.

Morrison J

megadodge wrote: »

I highly doubt Mikey will be fighting at lightweight again, irrespective of tomorrow night's result, so he's never in the equation. Lopez looks decent, but he's completely unproven yet. And that's it.

It's hardly a stretch to see him winning against anyone not named Lomachenko.

Well he's mandatory to face Mikey which is why I brought that up. It's either fight Mikey or have a very winnable fight for a world title which is what I'd say he's praying for. I don't think Mikey going back to 135 is completely out of the equation. The next biggest money fight is there for him in Lomachenko.

It's not the idea of Campbell winning a world title that I have the issue with. It's Macklin saying he could be the best at 135 which is absolutely mental given Lomachenko is in the division.

megadodge

Morrison J wrote: »

Well he's mandatory to face Mikey which is why I brought that up. It's either fight Mikey or have a very winnable fight for a world title which is what I'd say he's praying for. I don't think Mikey going back to 135 is completely out of the equation. The next biggest money fight is there for him in Lomachenko.

It's not the idea of Campbell winning a world title that I have the issue with. It's Macklin saying he could be the best at 135 which is absolutely mental given Lomachenko is in the division.

Totally agree with you there.

Morrison J

Sulecki is a very good fighter. A problem for anyone bar the elite at 160. Gave Jacobs a lot to think about last year.

megadodge

Sulecki got careless and boy it made for a great finish to the fight.
Fair play to Rosado, he's got great heart.

megadodge

That was a brilliant performance by Katie.
Reminicent of her best days in the amateurs.
She has re-discovered her best form.

lbc2019

That was a one sided beat down. A bigger punch and she would have been done much sooner

She looked stronger too. Traps clearly more developed?
And loved how she seemed to mix it up a lot each round - she was clearly listening and acting on Enamit's corner advice.
Delighted :-)

Wrongway1985

Headbutt to close the show all the same but dominant display.

bassy

come on farmer beat the mcgregor loud mouth wanna be copycat............................................

Joe_ Public

Volante was a bit limited in fairness but i liked her bravery and sheer stubbornness. Would Katie have finished it without the head clash? Have my doubts about it. Doesn’t look like she’s hitting hard but volante took some punishment there, it was relentless and she’s going to be sore for a few days.

megadodge

bassy wrote: »

come on farmer beat the mcgregor loud mouth wanna be copycat............................................

Cos McGregor is soooooo original :rolleyes:

bassy

megadodge wrote: »

Cos McGregor is soooooo original :rolleyes:

there both clowns of the highest order.

megadodge

pac_man wrote: »

Not taking anything away from the performance, she looked stronger, performed well and bullied the bully. But you'd have to question the levels here.

Shes had a lot more tougher fights in the amateurs.This fight was for a world title and that opponent was far too slow. It says it all when Adam Smith lists a number of potential opponents and goes " Sandy Ryan in the amateurs , it's boom-time for women's boxing ".

I don't think that had anything to do with future opponents, I think he was talking about 'big' names in women's boxing - he mentioned Clarissa Shiels among those names.

Iano813

What times conlon ring walk,

pac_man

pac_man wrote: »

Not taking anything away from the performance, she looked stronger, performed well and bullied the bully. But you'd have to question the levels here.

Shes had a lot more tougher fights in the amateurs.This fight was for a world title and that opponent was far too slow. It says it all when Adam Smith lists a number of potential opponents and goes " Sandy Ryan in the amateurs , it's boom-time for women's boxing ".

Katie will never have that pure natural knockout power - but since turning pro she's optimised her physicality, and learnt from a smart pro style coach who she clearly trusts and listens to and has geared her game and mentality to accommodate pros who try to bully / hold / elbow.
I'm no expert and haven't seen any of her previous fight but re Volante agree - to me she looked slow (could be in comparison in fairness else age) and round 1 was clearly jumpy and mis timing.

Joe_ Public

I didn’t hear him mention sandy ryan, though he may well have. He did say Natasha Jonas who i suppose katie could fight but Chantelle Cameron would be a more likely match up.

megadodge

Good second round from Carroll.

megadodge

I know Jono is fit, but I'd be worried about him punching himself out here. He's landing plenty, but Farmer is landing the more eye-catching blows.

Good fight though.

lbc2019

Iano813 wrote: »

What times conlon ring walk,

Tomorrow, in NYC

bassy

go home jonno yar way out of your dept lmfao....

lbc2019

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lbc2019

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megadodge

Terrific effort from Carroll. Gave absolutely everything he had. Huge heart and desire. I'd love to see his punch stats.

Morrison J

Credit to Jono there. Kept it competitive. Absolutely no shame in that performance.

lbc2019

Not much to challenge farmer but fair play for going the distance

Pighead

pac_man wrote: »

I suspect it might be wide but fair play to Jono. Serious courage and heart shown.

His fitness levels are insane. I was sure he would fade badly down the stretch but he kept on coming. Shame he hasn't got a bit more power. Didn't seem to do much damage to Farmer despite the volume thrown.

Morrison J

Love to see Benavidez v Callum Smith

eagle eye

Benavidez is something else and so young. If he maintains the discipline and hunger it's going to be a long, great career.

Morrison J

I gave Mikey one round.

Think he knew what he was doing. Don't get knocked out and live to fight another day. He doesn't really like boxing. Will go back down in weight and fight Lomachenko when it makes sense. Love Mikey but he's in it for the money not the legacy unfortunately.

Morrison J

Paddy Barnes due in the ring at 10pm Irish time. Conlan around 11.15.

Morrison J

Conlan will make very easy work of Nikitin if they do fight next. Another very underwhelming performance by him.

jeremyj1968

Morrison J wrote: »

Paddy Barnes due in the ring at 10pm Irish time. Conlan around 11.15.

You serious? I assumed that it would be on at 4am so I wasn't even considering watching it.

Morrison J

jeremyj1968 wrote: »

You serious? I assumed that it would be on at 4am so I wasn't even considering watching it.

Yeah think with it being a Sunday it's on much earlier than your standard card.

jeremyj1968

Morrison J wrote: »

Yeah think with it being a Sunday it's on much earlier than your standard card.

Great, thanks for that. I'll try to tune in.

Unfortunately I think Paddy Barnes is done. Must be hard for him to try to make the decision to move on, since boxing is all he knows.