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Johner · 18-02-2019 3:04pm

Billy Joe Saunders to face Shefat Isufi in WBO super-middleweight title bout.

Good opportunity for BJS moving up in weight.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/47276436

lbc2019 · 20-02-2019 9:15am

So Loma Crolla is on April 12 Staples Centre. Should be a walk in the park for Loma

Morrison J · 20-02-2019 4:07pm

Looking forward to hearing Jonny Nelson make a case for Crolla

Sebastian Dangerfield · 20-02-2019 4:12pm

At least it's a chance to see a top level name on Sky (Loma, not Crolla). The options on TV lately now seem to be Riston / Cheeseman types stepping up to European level, or PPV. Sky had a good thing going there for a few years, its a shame.

Morrison J · 20-02-2019 4:30pm

Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: »

At least it's a chance to see a top level name on Sky (Loma, not Crolla). The options on TV lately now seem to be Riston / Cheeseman types stepping up to European level, or PPV. Sky had a good thing going there for a few years, its a shame.

Yep Hearn's focus has completely shifted to providing for DAZN and the Sky cards are suffering because of it. Not that they were great before anyway but they're even worse than ever now.

normanoffside · 20-02-2019 5:49pm

Morrison J wrote: »

Looking forward to hearing Jonny Nelson make a case for Crolla

It's a parody account, but still....

https://twitter.com/CompanyJohnny/status/1061383432100556807

https://twitter.com/CompanyJohnny/status/1093982110312992769

SHOVELLER · 20-02-2019 8:06pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jvFGcv5Uog

At times fascinating, laughable, extraordinary and beguiling! Best part for me was watching Frampton's face while Eubanks goes off on a tangent! Plus the cop badge ffs. Does he think he's Steven Seagal??!

Angliru · 21-02-2019 12:15am

Johner wrote: »

Billy Joe Saunders to face Shefat Isufi in WBO super-middleweight title bout.

Good opportunity for BJS moving up in weight.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/47276436

Can't believe he's getting a title shot just like that against a guy who's not even a top 5 SMW from Germany yet is somehow #1 by WBO.

Boxing would rip your hair out sometimes. The Canelo-Fielding fight made a tiny fraction of sense but this makes no sense at all how it is happening.

Sebastian Dangerfield · 21-02-2019 11:35am

Angliru wrote: »

Can't believe he's getting a title shot just like that against a guy who's not even a top 5 SMW from Germany yet is somehow #1 by WBO.

Boxing would rip your hair out sometimes. The Canelo-Fielding fight made a tiny fraction of sense but this makes no sense at all how it is happening.

The WBO have always been quite kind in their assessment of fighters from the UK and Germany.

Butson · 21-02-2019 11:46am

Sky showing Canelo v Jacobs. On at crazy o'clock but at least its not PPV

lbc2019 · 25-02-2019 12:33am

Mar 2
Lara/Castano
Gill/Dominguez

Mar 8/9
Dubois/Cojanu
Porter/Ugas
Bivol/Smith Jr

Mar 15/16/17
Farmer/Carroll
Taylor/Volante
Spence/Garcia
Benavidez/Love
Conlan/Hernandez

Mar 23
Edwards/Moreno
Peterson/Lipinets

Mar 30
Smith/Eggington
Gvozdyk/Ngumbu

lbc2019 · 02-03-2019 8:09pm

Tommy McCarthy from Belfast fighting on tonights card on Sky Sports

SHOVELLER · 03-03-2019 9:13pm

TJ Doheny is upcoming soon so here's a good interview with the Champ explaining the arc in his career:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pUQ2BQjfG4

gwalk · 04-03-2019 8:27am

SHOVELLER wrote: »

TJ Doheny is upcoming soon so here's a good interview with the Champ explaining the arc in his career:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pUQ2BQjfG4

Gary Cully and Luke Keeler were on last nights episode,

not a bad little show

lbc2019 · 14-03-2019 2:41pm

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

megadodge · 14-03-2019 11:16pm

lbc2019 wrote: »

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

Is it possible to get ITV4 on the Eir platform?

lbc2019 · 14-03-2019 11:24pm

megadodge wrote: »

Is it possible to get ITV4 on the Eir platform?

doesn't look like it I'm afraid.

Chieftain · 15-03-2019 11:32am

lbc2019 wrote: »

doesn't look like it I'm afraid.

You can watch on the ITV hub online - you might need a VPN though to show you are in the UK

ASOT · 20-03-2019 7:42pm

Gormans opponent pulled out Kevin Johnson stepping up to fight him on Saturday

SHOVELLER · 27-03-2019 7:37pm

Lion Killer wrote: »

Peterson vs. Lipinets from last Sunday was a very good fight. Recommended viewing. �� :cool::D

Yeah was gonna go but already saw Peterson getting a bad beating from Spence. He gave a good account of himself here but he's a fighter on the way down while Lipinets is definitely a slugger and nearly finished the home town guy in the 8th. While it was toe to toe and had some great action I wouldn't go so far as to say it is a fight of the year contender like some here.

Have a feeling Peterson will stick to his word about retirement but I have been wrong before!

SHOVELLER · 08-04-2019 9:06pm

Could be termed an upcoming fight as Lewis fights more than most! But a fascinating insight into the life of a journeyman and their life overall:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpg2ou0INZs

gwalk · 09-04-2019 7:40am

Declan Gerraghty v Marco McCullough for the IBF European in Ulster Hall in May

Ryan Burnett rumoured to be making a comeback on the show too

liamoreilly · 14-04-2019 12:23am

...Surprised not much chat about the lomochenko fight...Watched it this morning, he was absolutely amazing...Think it's the best I've ever seen him...Not sure who could come close to beating him...

Morrison J · 14-04-2019 1:04am

It's a shame 135 is so thin. I really like Teofimo Lopez but realistically he needs a couple of more fights before he'd be near ready. Mikey Garcia if he goes back down to 135 is a 50/50. Just can't see that happening given Mikey's relationship with Arum. Pity because Loma is crying out for the signature win.

Morrison J · 14-04-2019 5:17am

Anyone else watch that fight? I think Hogan got robbed blind tbh.

greeno · 14-04-2019 5:31am

Morrison J wrote: »

Anyone else watch that fight? I think Hogan got robbed blind tbh.

He sure did, he had the perfect game plan. Even Munguia knew he’d lost. It’s hard to have any respect left for boxing. He was never going to get a decision against de la Hoyas cashcow in Mexico.

ASOT · 14-04-2019 12:08pm

It was a horrible decision, feel bad for Hogan.

magma69 · 14-04-2019 1:32pm

Well done to Dennis Hogan. Couldn't watch him last night but I'll give it a go later. By almost all accounts he should be a light middleweight champion.

Being honest, I didn't think he'd put up much of a challenge, based mostly off his loss to Culcay but to be fair Culcay has proven himself to be a world class operator himself. Fair play to him. He's proven himself to be world class and hopefully he gets a few big fights and pay days for himself.

Angliru · 14-04-2019 1:36pm

Had it a draw personally, I didn't think the cards were too bad. Has to be a gutting though.

The Nal · 14-04-2019 1:53pm

Jesus Crolla was robbed wasnt he?

Angliru · 14-04-2019 1:57pm

The Nal wrote: »

Jesus Crolla was robbed wasnt he?

Lomachenko definitely stole the million dolla out of his nickname, or more like bankrupted him.

The Nal · 14-04-2019 2:16pm

Angliru wrote: »

Lomachenko definitely stole the million dolla out of his nickname, or more like bankrupted him.

Was a tough watch actually. Should've been stopped in the 3rd.

Morrison J · 14-04-2019 5:29pm

Another example of why Jacobs will have to KO Canelo in order to win next month. Golden Boy are the absolute worst.

boxer.fan · 14-04-2019 11:32pm

Morrison J wrote: »

Another example of why Jacobs will have to KO Canelo in order to win next month. Golden Boy are the absolute worst.

They are all as bad as each other. It's part of the game & we still keep watching. Fighters take the chance fighting knowing they may be robbed, sometimes blatantly. It hurts but you always know it's a highly possible outcome.

For the likes of Dennis Hogan, it can be worse. Title holders may avoid him now knowing he can spoil the party, especially when he's not connected with a major promoter.

Big Ears · 15-04-2019 12:43pm

Lion Killer wrote: »

Was he a good amateur boxer here?

He was a very good amateur, but was having to compete with the likes of Darren Sutherland and Darren O'Neill, so maybe didn't achieve as much as someone of his ability normally would.

I've only seen little bits of the fight so far, but a real shame if he was robbed. The best he can probably hope for now is a rematch and a good payday.

Morrison J · 15-04-2019 4:04pm

boxer.fan wrote: »

They are all as bad as each other. It's part of the game & we still keep watching. Fighters take the chance fighting knowing they may be robbed, sometimes blatantly. It hurts but you always know it's a highly possible outcome.

For the likes of Dennis Hogan, it can be worse. Title holders may avoid him now knowing he can spoil the party, especially when he's not connected with a major promoter.

I honestly think Golden Boy are in a tier of their own when it comes to their money fighters getting gifts though.

PBC had Jermell Charlo who they were lining up for a PPV fight with Jarrett Hurd lose a close fight with Tony Harrison. Top Rank had Lomachenko level with Linares on the cards at the time of the stoppage.

Golden Boy don't have many cash cows but with them its consistent. If you go to the cards it'll have to be a legit schooling ie Floyd v Canelo (and even then one of the cards somehow scored it a draw) in order to win. It's why I struggle to get behind Canelo as a top 5 P4P guy. Yes he's extremely talented but you can't overestimate the advantage he has knowing that if he wins 4 rounds they'll find a way to give him at least a draw.

SHOVELLER · 15-04-2019 5:33pm

Just watched the whole fight and kudos to Hogan for his aggression and confidence and overall I thought maybe he shaded it. Even Munguia had it as a draw. Sergio Mora on commentary said robbery was a strong word as he had it 7-5 Hogan.

What was really impressive was how Hogan came strong down the stretch especially that right in the 11th that rocked the Champion. Hogan showed no fear and controlled early through his jab and impressive footwork. Had he had power there would be no doubt who would be title holder now. Either Munguia had not done his homework or thought this would be a walkover but he was distracted and the constant looking at his corner during the latter rounds spoke volumes. On the other hand after every round Hogan had his arm raised and maybe this was counterproductive as judges can be influenced by multiple variables.

Apparently Munguia is going to move up to middleweight. Based on that performance he is in for a shock.

Immense respect for Hogan for going to Mexico and exposing the Champion despite being 12 years older. Controversial yes robbery no. Rematch? Talk is cheap

normanoffside · 16-04-2019 2:15pm

Taylor vs Persoon confirmed for the undercard of AJ vs Miller on June 1st

gwalk · 17-04-2019 7:49am

Looks like Baranchyk is finally confirmed for the Josh Taylor fight,

there was a lot floating around that he was pulling out and Ricky Burns was his replacement due to a payment dispute with WBSS.

will be a decent weekend of boxing:

Friday 17th - Burnett, McComb, Gerraghty v McCullough - (YouTube Live)
Saturday 18th -WBSS - Taylor v Baranchyk / Inoue v Rodriguez - (YouTube ? )
Saturday 18th - James Tennyson, Paul Hyland Jr, Victor Rabie, Feargal McRory, Tommy McCarthy - MHD show (prob not televised)
Sat 18th - Billy Joe Saunders - BT
Sat 18th - Wilder / Breazeale - Sky?
Sat 18th - Povetkin is rumoured to be on a show in Chicago

hbhook · 21-04-2019 1:32am

Garcia v Granados on ITV4. I keep forgetting ITV have a deal with PBC. Still, I think I'll watch Crawford v Khan.

normanoffside · 23-04-2019 7:18pm

The world boxing Super Series is on sky sports. Starting with Donaire vs Tete and Prograis vs Relikh this weekend.

Sebastian Dangerfield · 23-04-2019 9:08pm

normanoffside wrote: »

The world boxing Super Series is on sky sports. Starting with Donaire vs Tete and Prograis vs Relikh this weekend.

They had no choice but to buy content in. The quality of non PPV boxing has gone to sh1te lately. Its such a conflict of interest in my opinion, Hearn cant get mid name UK boxers on his exclusive Sky deal because he has them all on his DAZN shows on inflated rates. Ill be cancelling in a few weeks if it doesnt pick up.

UK boxing in general is gone nuts. Non title heavyweight fights on PPV, Eubank v DeGale, and probably even the likes of Warrington v Galahad. Who buys these shows enough to make them worthwhile?

gwalk · 29-04-2019 9:50am

Tyrone McKenna vs Darragh Foley for the WBC international

Ulster Hall June 21st

simongurnick · 03-05-2019 8:18pm

Thoughts on the upcoming Canelo Jacobs fight?

I thought Jacobs gave GGG a great fight a few fights back and showed some serious courage too. Think it was the first time in years GGG hasn't finished a fighter. Canelo's last fight against Fielding was a joke. I have a sneaky feeling Jacobs could cause him trouble but he will have to stop him, because a close fight going to the cards will land in Canelo's favour.

Angliru · 03-05-2019 8:43pm

Think Canelo will win and will win handily, might even get the stoppage.

Deiseboy01 · 03-05-2019 9:49pm

simongurnick wrote: »

Thoughts on the upcoming Canelo Jacobs fight?

I thought Jacobs gave GGG a great fight a few fights back and showed some serious courage too. Think it was the first time in years GGG hasn't finished a fighter. Canelo's last fight against Fielding was a joke. I have a sneaky feeling Jacobs could cause him trouble but he will have to stop him, because a close fight going to the cards will land in Canelo's favour.

Absolutely spot on, I think Jacobs is a big fight for Canelo, Jacobs size, reach and mobility will cause him problems. Agree that Jacobs needs to win clearly or by stoppage otherwise Golden Boy will have paid for the 'correct result.

gwalk · 07-05-2019 3:40pm

Michael Conlan to fight in Falls Park Belfast in early august under the Féile an Phobail festival

Unsure if its the weekend of the 3rd or 10th yet, festival runs from 1st to 11th

ASOT · 07-05-2019 6:46pm

WBC have ordered Loma v Luke Campbell, then a 4 man tournament of Lopez, Haney, Fortuna & Abdullaev to fight the winner.

fitzparker · 08-05-2019 12:15pm

ASOT wrote: »

WBC have ordered Loma v Luke Campbell, then a 4 man tournament of Lopez, Haney, Fortuna & Abdullaev to fight the winner.

Fingers crossed its in London, with Usyk injured and out of Takem fight he could be on the card also... against Allen maybe? to boost the local fighters?

nacho libre · 13-05-2019 3:47am

Pacquaio v Thurman on July 20th

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