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Boxing Thread 11/12 (Joshua-Pulev, McKenna Brothers, Top Rank/PBC Cards in US)

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  • 11-12-2020 3:52pm
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    Morrison J
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    Few cards of interest this weekend.

    Joshua-Pulev the standout. Think Pulev is made to order for Joshua tbh and should make Joshua look good. The Joshua of old would stop him early, will be interesting to see if the new safety first Joshua turns up instead. Think he needs a statement KO to get hype going for a Fury fight. Undercard is utter rubbish. Some neck from Hearn to put Hughie and Okolie on the one undercard.

    Both McKenna brothers fighting tonight (Friday) on Channel 5. Think it's only delayed coverage unfortunately but good to see them get some terrestrial TV airtime. Eggington v Theopane main event should be watchable.

    Rising names Shakur Stevenson, Chris Colbert and Edgar Berlanga all out in the States in what look like straightforward fights.


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    megadodge
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    What time is the Channel 5 programme starting?


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    Morrison J
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    Eggington - Theopane started now.


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    Morrison J
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    Eggington just way too big here. Theopane completely outgunned and the legs aren't what they once were.


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    simongurnick
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    Target practice


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    Morrison J
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    Aaron McKenna looked very good there. Granted against a punchbag but was impressed.


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    normanoffside
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    Morrison J wrote: »
    Aaron McKenna looked very good there. Granted against a punchbag but was impressed.

    Great punch variety, power and fluidity,


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    cj maxx
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    The fella Stephen was up against looked a wily well travelled character


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    megadodge
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    Very impressed by Aaron McKenna.

    Irrespective of the opponent, it was the way he boxed. Everything off a fast, snappy, consistent jab, beautiful punch variety, fluid... just impressive all-round.

    Can't say the same for Steven. Maybe he was just trying too hard to get an opponent who presented no threat out of there, but he struck me as a fella who could end up being in 'good fights' ie. lands and takes plenty of punches. I suppose he's only starting off yet, but he needs work.


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    Morrison J
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    This Marku fella they've been hyping up is bang average. Awful one paced.


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    Morrison J
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    Bakole v Kuzmin next. Probably the only undercard fight worth watching.


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    Big Ears
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    Morrison J wrote: »
    Bakole v Kuzmin next. Probably the only undercard fight worth watching.

    I'm quite unimpressed by it if I'm honest.
    Based off of the fight a few weeks ago, I think Joyce would beat these two comfortably.

    It's no wonder Hunter did so.
    When you look at these two who Hunter beat with ease, and the fact Hunter drew with Povetkin before he starched Whyte, it makes you think how unlucky Hunter has been not to be in bigger fights since then.


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    squinn2912
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    Right Walshie here I am. What you make of this fight? Neither of these lads going to make many waves but they’re a decent match themselves. I think Kuzmin could do with an additional 2 rounds. Think Bakole will win on points.


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    squinn2912
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    I thought Kuzmin would come out in the 9th and throw everything at it. He was pedestrian there for a lot of that round. Needs the ko and I can’t see it.


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    Morrison J
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    Big Ears wrote: »
    I'm quite unimpressed by it if I'm honest.
    Based off of the fight a few weeks ago, I think Joyce would beat these two comfortably.

    It's no wonder Hunter did so.
    When you look at these two who Hunter beat with ease, and the fact Hunter drew with Povetkin before he starched Whyte, it makes you think how unlucky Hunter has been not to be in bigger fights since then.
    Yeah neither are world beaters but it's a well matched fight. Joyce definitely beats both. Joyce would be too strong imo and get on Bakole's chest and stop him. He is pretty clueless protecting himself on the inside.


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    StringerBell
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    Bakole on points for me here - Kuzmin needs the KO.

    "People say ‘go with the flow’ but do you know what goes with the flow? Dead fish."



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    walshb
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    Both looked too pedestrian for large parts the fight. More urgency needed!


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    squinn2912
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    Hard not to be delighted for Bakole when you see the reaction at the announcement. Looked like the kid who was picked last scoring the winner in the last minute. He did well tonight it was a fair decent fight.


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    Morrison J
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    Weekly reminder of how piss poor the heavyweight division is


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    squinn2912
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    Morrison J wrote: »
    Weekly reminder of how piss poor the heavyweight division is

    Can it is what it is not like these two are really challenging. It’s still probably the most exciting division.


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    Morrison J
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    squinn2912 wrote: »
    Can it is what it is not like these two are really challenging. It’s still probably the most exciting division.

    Only exciting because it's heavyweight boxing really. Serious lack of talent in the division at the moment and concerning lack of good fighters coming through.


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    squinn2912
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    Morrison J wrote: »
    Only exciting because it's heavyweight boxing really. Serious lack of talent in the division at the moment and concerning lack of good fighters coming through.

    Yea. Americans need to get back into it in order to bring back a golden era. Too many easier ways and MMA hurting boxing as well.

    Wach had a fair opening round but he;s slow.


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    lawrencesummers
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    Morrison J wrote: »
    Weekly reminder of how piss poor the heavyweight division is

    Go back a few years and these two bums, fury and the elderly Eastern European wouldn’t even make the grade as sparring partners for a decent heavyweight.

    It’s like a white collar charity boxing night between the local bouncers.


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    generalgerry
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    Shades of Ali here for sure.

    That eye don't look good.


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    walshb
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    By the looks of both and pace of both this looks like it’s round 15!!


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    generalgerry
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    uh oh. And Fury just after saying that the bad luck was over. He better get Wach out of there quickly.


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    PEACEBROTHER
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    Stupid question

    Does a cut stoppage go to the judges ?


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    Morrison J
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    PEACEBROTHER wrote: »
    Stupid question

    Does a cut stoppage go to the judges ?

    Deemed a clash of heads by the ref so this would go to the judges yeah.

    If the cut was caused by a punch it would be a TKO.


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    generalgerry
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    Anybody scoring this?


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    walshb
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    PEACEBROTHER wrote: »
    Stupid question

    Does a cut stoppage go to the judges ?

    After 4 completed rounds it would if accidental clash..


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    Big Ears
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    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    Go back a few years and these two bums, fury and the elderly Eastern European wouldn’t even make the grade as sparring partners for a decent heavyweight.

    It’s like a white collar charity boxing night between the local bouncers.

    20 years maybe.
    I haven't forgotten the period where John Ruiz was a Heavyweight champion, a fat James Toney was a top contender, and a crude Samuel Peter was the next great contender.
    I'll take this generation over them thanks !


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