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Heavyweight Boxing

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    #8492
    squinn2912
    Registered Users Posts: 4,678 ✭✭✭squinn2912


    I think an early night for Fury. I’d say he is pissed with Whyte doing nothing for the fight either that or he decides to put on a clinic and in that case he’ll puck the head off Whyte who might well be pulled out of the fight by his corner around 8/9. Whyte has a much better chance against someone reckless and hittable which is why I’d give him a decent chance against Joshua.



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    #8493
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,092 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118898836#Comment_118898836

    He had his chance against Joshua and still couldn't take it.

    Fury will box the ears of that dosser in no time.

    It'll just depend on how long Whyte can take the punishment for imo.

    Fury 8th/9th would probably be most likely but considering Whyte's behaviour I wouldn't be surprised if ref has to call a halt within 6.



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    #8494
    yourdeadwright
    Registered Users Posts: 20,519 ✭✭✭✭yourdeadwright


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118899059#Comment_118899059

    To be fair to Whyte he did have a really bad shoulder injury against AJ & was very very green ,

    I honestly think he could beat AJ now i really do , He knows AJ cant take shots anymore i reckon its a back & forth fight that Whyte would win,



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    #8495
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 54,584 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118899093#Comment_118899093

    Yes, definiteky has a chance to KO AJ....Both were green when they fought a few years ago...


    Still I'd leane with AJ to take Whyte out again



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    #8496
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,092 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118899093#Comment_118899093

    I actually think AJ would beat him now.

    As bad as AJ is he would just keep his distance and jab away for the night, too afraid to engage.



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    #8497
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,092 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118899106#Comment_118899106

    Quite possible yip.



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    #8498
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,092 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    F**k it, even though my initial feeling was 7-9 I'm going to go 4-6 for the laugh. 🙈


    Screenshot_2022-04-08-16-06-09-78_f666f207d1498f2c718e1851a7523a0d.jpg




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    #8499
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 54,584 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    I'm gonna stick some money on Whyte....



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    #8500
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,092 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118899189#Comment_118899189

    That's a Fury win so 🤪



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    #8501
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 54,584 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118899198#Comment_118899198

    The jinx!!!!



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    #8502
    normanoffside
    Registered Users Posts: 9,925 ✭✭✭normanoffside


    I'd be very surprised if Fury doesn't stop Whyte. Is Whyte even training?

    I wouldn't be surprised to see him turn up as a lump and take his £8m.



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    #8503
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 54,584 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118901053#Comment_118901053

    Allegedly training hard in Portugal



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    #8504
    squinn2912
    Registered Users Posts: 4,678 ✭✭✭squinn2912


    There’s something very strange about whyte here. You’d think he’d want to make this title shot he’s been so deserving of a huge spectacle win lose or draw. If he gets pumped in two rounds any future title holder or contender wont be overly mad about taking him on.



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    #8505
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,092 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118901731#Comment_118901731

    Not saying he is not but they all have the best training camps ever before the fight until after it when all the excuses come out.



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    #8506
    yourdeadwright
    Registered Users Posts: 20,519 ✭✭✭✭yourdeadwright


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118901742#Comment_118901742

    Being poorly advised ,

    This fight was a huge chance for him to make his name household & especially in the states where Fury has a big fan base,

    It's s stupid form him, he has found it difficult to get fights for title because nobody wants to take the risk with so little reward on his name ,Now its even worse & then people will think he doesn't help to sell PPV ,

    If he loses here i don't see where he goes why would the like of Ruiz or anyone want to fight him ,



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    #8507
    AdrianG08
    Registered Users Posts: 901 ✭✭✭AdrianG08


    I think it's a mental thing with Whyte, someone advising him that bypassing the media stuff will stop Fury from getting into his head etc..

    I'd say they think Fury derives huge bounce from the antics in the buildup, and they probably think leaving him to carry the media duties will weigh heavy on him/ not give him the outlet to bounce off an opponent.

    Huge gamble though as you guys said, very hard to argue for another shot if he loses this, promoters won't touch him.



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    #8508
    normanoffside
    Registered Users Posts: 9,925 ✭✭✭normanoffside


    Apparently Usyk was down below 200lbs before he even started his training camp for AJ in June. Not often a fighter loses weight between fights. I really don't think he should be taking this fight to be honest. He is at a lot of disadvantages and it's not as if he will be gifted a rematch.



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    #8509
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 54,584 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    This fight has two smells: One of a Whyte no show and one of a Whyte upset!!!!



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    #8510
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,668 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118915860#Comment_118915860

    He will show and he will be beaten, that’s the smell !



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    #8511
    AdrianG08
    Registered Users Posts: 901 ✭✭✭AdrianG08


    Next press conference with Fury should be interesting given the developments this morning with the Kinahans.

    Not just rumours in the Sunday world this time, actual OFAC Sanctions now



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    #8512
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 54,584 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118916797#Comment_118916797

    Sure you'll get the whole "fake news" from the usual suspects. I have no tIme for any these boxers who have ties to MTK

    No doubt if the heat gets too much for Fury the owl mental health card will be whipped out!



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    #8513
    AdrianG08
    Registered Users Posts: 901 ✭✭✭AdrianG08


    The next press conference should be interesting.

    Just had a look at the 300 odd fighters MTK represent.

    Apart from 1 or 2 it's really a whose who of bums who are walking around as full time fighters. Having so many jobbing fighters on the payroll should have raised questions, but it looks like nobody cares enough about boxing to investigate.

    Hopefully it all comes out in the wash in time.

    I wonder was it cartel money at the root of Fury v Whyte too, is there a danger of it falling through I wonder? There won't be as much money in UK/Irish boxing anymore once MTK are blacklisted.



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    #8514
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 54,584 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    Michael Conlan looking to remove his image off the MTK site!



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    #8515
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 54,584 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    Bob Arum’s hand forced now as well.



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    #8516
    eeepaulo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭eeepaulo


    Fury open workout at the moment, he's got a fair bit of bounce around the middle, he can fight at any weight.


    Warren has a mask on and a gravely voice and cough, if he's over hugging whyte we know whats up.



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    #8517
    ebbsy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,737 ✭✭✭ebbsy


    I think Fury will outclass him.



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    #8518
    normanoffside
    Registered Users Posts: 9,925 ✭✭✭normanoffside


    He doesn’t look too bad. Somewhere between where he was for the 2nd Wilder fight and the 3rd. I expect him to come in around 275 lbs



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    #8519
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 54,584 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    Eddie saying AJ KOs Usyk inside 6 rounds….

    he know something we don’t?

    Post edited by walshb on


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    #8520
    squinn2912
    Registered Users Posts: 4,678 ✭✭✭squinn2912


    I saw odds 2/5 Usyk and 7/4 Joshua. I think that looks long. I’ve a feeling this time Usyk wont be as good and Joshua can’t be as bad and when things even out a bit the stronger, heavier guy has to have the advantage.



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    #8521
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 54,584 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119142084#Comment_119142084

    Very difficult to call. Could play out a number ways.

    one thing I do expect: AJ to be far more physically aggressive. And whatever the outcome/result of this is what needs to be seen..

    Robert Garcia rumoured to be new AJ trainer.

    Post edited by walshb on


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