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Weekends Boxing 14/8 (Eric Donovan v Zelfa Barrett + Frampton/Conlan BT Card)

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  • #102
    Big Ears
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    One thing I will say about Conlan, is that while he's not short on flaws, he's definitely improving under Adam Booth.
    He's in better physical condition, looks leaner, seems stronger, stamina seems decent, and he is boxing better too.
    If he can make that Super-Bantamweight limit without draining himself, it might help with the power issue somewhat too.

    Takoucht is no World beater, but he's been a solid fighter on the European stage for some time, and despite Warrington blowing him away, he'd never been stopped before that.
    Warrington might not have dynamite in his hands but I think he's a solid enough puncher. The 7 ko's in 30 fights might say differently, but it's also 7 ko's in his last 15, and Frampton admitted he was hurt several times by him in their fight !


  • #103
    Morrison J
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    Aye I wouldn't read much into the Warrington - Takoucht fight at all. Sure Warrington nearly had Frampton out in two rounds. He's a come forward fighter. Completely different style to Mick.


  • #104
    nacho libre
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    walshb wrote: »

    If the foe was any use I'd reconsider; the guy was desperately weak and poor....he really was.....

    This is the point.
    I did not see this particular fight, but based on others i've seen he does not seem to carry the power to put fighters away, which is a huge asset to have against good opposition. Against poor opposition you'll get away with being sloppy, but you still should be putting them away decisively.


  • #105
    walshb
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    Big Ears wrote: »

    Takoucht is no World beater, but he's been a solid fighter on the European stage for some time, and despite Warrington blowing him away, he'd never been stopped before that.
    Warrington

    He may have been Euro level past tense....

    By god he looked dreadful the other night.....really poor

    As poor as Quigg looked a few months ago....

    I'd like to have seen Conlan do an actual number on him. He needs to be able to put in a beating and a clear solid type win over these lads....

    It just looked to much effort, too laborious and tasking before finally the ref stopped it...

    Conlan was winning handily, but more because the other lad was just so bad....

    I wanted to see far more shots land, with a little more spite and impact....


  • #106
    iebamm2580
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    listening to donovan on off the ball put me right off him, he was an about he dared to be great and was great, as roy keane would say irish are happy with mediocrity.


  • #107
    walshb
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    iebamm2580 wrote: »
    listening to donovan on off the ball put me right off him, he was an about he dared to be great and was great, as roy keane would say irish are happy with mediocrity.

    The pro journey for Eric was more like an experience/hobby than any actual aspirations to be a success. That was the vibe I got when he announced his decision to go pro a few years ago..

    Nobody was expecting him to do anything of significance..

    Anyway, I’m sick to the teeth hearing all the OTT hyped Sh1t on Irish pro boxing. Anytime any of them turn pro it’s “star this, star that, sensation this, sensation that..” we aren’t remotely close to being as good as we spout about..


  • #108
    walshb
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    Morrison...

    Is we putting up a thread for tonight??


  • #109
    Big Ears
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    walshb wrote: »
    The pro journey for Eric was more like an experience/hobby than any actual aspirations to be a success. That was the vibe I got when he announced his decision to go pro a few years ago..

    Nobody was expecting him to do anything of significance..

    Anyway, I’m sick to the teeth hearing all the OTT hyped Sh1t on Irish pro boxing. Anytime any of them turn pro it’s “star this, star that, sensation this, sensation that..” we aren’t remotely close to being as good as we spout about..


    Jesus you must get fed up anytime Sky have a boxing card on so !
    Or do you not mind as much when they're British stars/sensations ?


  • #110
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56,625 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    Big Ears wrote: »
    Jesus you must get fed up anytime Sky have a boxing card on so !
    Or do you not mind as much when they're British stars/sensations ?

    I was going to include Britain as well..No need now..they are no different..

    But I’m Irish, and this forum is Irish, so more highlighted that!!


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