Heavyweight debutant Adam Olaniyan looks a lively addition to the pro ranks and could have a bright future. Didn't prove anything by getting rid of an overmatched opponent in quick time but he's a sharp puncher with power and it will be interesting to see how he develops. One thing, though. After the guy got up from the first knockdown Olaniyan then finished him with a single shot that landed on the back of his head, clear as day. My problem with the DAZN coverage is that nobody saw fit to mention it, even on replay. Seems that anything goes these days, commentary wise, as long as it's not the 'A-side' on the receiving end.
Brook HAS to win this fight clearly to be taken seriously at world level. I think he'll do that. Kell has a lot of knockers and Jones is a tough warrior who'll put it all in but I see the visitor getting rescued, defiant and still on his feet but a beaten man around the eighth round.
Groves is growing into a nicely rounded fighter, a sharp boxer and physically strong, and while Froch is naturally heavy handed I fancy George can throw a more explosive single shot so, yes, Groves does have a chance in this fight. Froch, though, is one hard b*stard and it would take a huge lifetime best performance from the challenger to grab those belts.
Fury plays the fool but he’s not stupid. He knows this could be a Dempsey vs Willard repeat and will look to prevent that by stifling Haye, stomping forward with hands high, targeting all David’s toes with his size 20s and then grabbing and leaning on the inside while throwing in as much skulduggery as he can get away with. He got away with plenty against Cunningham where the whole finishing sequence, except for the right hander itself, was outside the rules. Aside from all that, Fury has a big heart. He won’t quit. To win, Haye will probably have to beat the sh*t out of him.
Groves is much stronger now than when edging DeGale a couple of years back, has the boxing skills to give Carl problems and that chopping right hand of his is weapon enough to hurt even the rock chinned Cobra. If his own chin holds up, George has a real chance.
Now that Fury has brought it down to this level, Haye should tell him to go f*ck his two year old son although, being a pikey, he might already be taking care of business.
The Olympics were about 18 months ago but Stalker has been a pro for 3 years?? Maybe boxing with a headguard on didn't protect his brain as well as he thought it did.
The only boxer who talks about himself in the same way Khan does is Anthony Mundine. It's sad, as in pathetic. Collazo is a dangerous fight for motormouth.
With these hypothetical match ups you can usually make a reasonable case for both guys but, as much as I admire warrior Froch, I could see nothing but a wide UD for a prime Joe over a prime Carl.
"You could end up having four British world champions in the same division - how good would that be" says Buglioni. Even the possibility of such a situation highlights why so many people, outside of us hardcore fans, think present day boxing is a joke.
Yes, would be a good match right now. Spence looks a hot prospect but Algieri is better than the guys he's been wrecking. Maybe Spence can wreck Chris too, which would say a lot, but if he came up short it's likely he'd be out-crafted and not wrecked himself. Means Spence could lose a fight like that without falling apart mentally as a result of the loss, learn from it and come again.
Might be a bit too short notice to get it sorted in time but if it doesn't happen in Sheffield on the Brook card Luke Campbell will be in with Ricky Burns in his next fight after that. Rely on it. An action clash and a real solid test.
I would love to see Hopkins win this and it's not beyond belief that he might expose Kovalev as being not quite the monster most people think he is, but Bernard IS an old man and my feeling is that even if he starts okay and effectively thwarts the Russian's power early on via a mix of all the stuff he's learned and mastered over the years - as you might expect to be the case - it's still going to turn out bad for B-Hop in the end. Could be early, could be late, but I just don't see a man of 50 being able to recover once he's been nailed and hurt by someone with Kovalev's killer instinct and finishing ability.
Hopkins is the master trickster but this is almost certainly a job too far. Bernard can frustrate Kovalev by grabbing and spoiling and otherwise making him hit mostly air for a while but I don't think his own punches will deter the Russian and some of Krusher's leather is going to get through. Kovalev is not a mindless slugger. He has freak power and is well versed in the art of delivering it. Hopkins is, of course, a freak athlete to be contending at title level at his advanced age but he IS an old man. If B-Hop can pull it off it will in my book rank right up there with ring history's greatest deeds. Much more likely, though, that the veteran finds himself getting hurt and I see his corner calling enough by the 6th, if it goes that long.
People pay to watch Kirkland because he's dangerous, has heart and brings it every time but the way he fights makes him a target that will trigger the very best of Saul Alvarez. Going to be thrilling entertainment - takes two for that, so credit where it's due both before and after the fight - but Canelo forces a stoppage in 8 or 9, imo.
They've been trying to justify this as a testing sort of fight on the strength of Hammer somehow being ranked number 3 by the WBO. Got to be the same sort of ranking criteria that once had Dimitriy Salita as the WBA number 1 ranked light-welter contender. Ridiculous. That's not to say Hammer won't give it a try. I'm sure he'll do that, but leaning to his right and trying to get in with a double jab before throwing the right over the top, which is his preferred and just about only strategy, should bring little joy against Fury who'll surely use his advantages to pulp the Romanian with straight punches from range. Might last five rounds is my guess.
I have a feeling Fury drinks 10 pints before getting out of bed every morning and going to the bathroom. He never baths. Goes to the ****ter about 10 times a day, though - when he's feeling civilised. The rest of the time he fly dumps anywhere.
Even though he has the tools to do the job in style tonight, Brook shows the mindset of a guy who is DEFINITELY looking beyond Jo Jo Dan. Not wise to focus on anything except what's right in front of you.
In order to provide perfect symmetry and at the same time make him feel extra comfortable the Germans will pimp Fury's emergency ambulance ride into a Batmobile.
Very sad when this happens to anybody and especially a genuine nice guy like Frank. It's true that proper understanding and support is not there as it should be for people suffering from mental health issues, as was demonstrated when Frank first had treatment and those c**ts at the Sun printed a front page headline, "Bonkers Bruno Locked Up." Best wishes and respect, champ. You deserve some peace in your life.