Comments Thread For: Ali Izmailov Drops Charles Foster In 5th, Edges Him On Points In Close 'ShoBox' Main Event

[BigZ44]

95-94 Foster on my card, could go either way, but incredibly uninspiring from Izmailov after all the hype

[BigZ44]

Cards as follows: 95-94, 96-93 X2, UD for Izmailov

[BigZ44]

Cards weren't terrible, could have gone either way, but a bit disappointing that it was unanimous for the A side here in a fight where he was very underwhelming. We'll see what kinda opponents Salita can get Izmailov, I'd like to see him against guys like Bolotniks or even Pascal, but I have a feeling it will be guys like Stepien or Gavril instead.
Feel bad for Foster, hope he gets a big Connecticut fight against Richard Rivera

[Guiltysimpson24]

The highlights shobox put together weren't a good reflection of the fight. For the most part, Foster slowed the pace and seemed to frustrate, befuddle and catch Ismailov with unorthdox left hands and jabs. Ali snapped fosters head back on occasion, but overall seemed surprisingly flat and limited. I don't think he deserved a win, and he didn't seem too happy Getting the verdict himself afterwards.

[KING S.O.G]

96-93 Foster for me

[ShoulderRoll]

Guess they need to pull it back a notch now, when it comes to all the hype on this guy.

[Theshotyoudontsee]

Foster the kind of fighter that makes everyone look bad. Hit, hold, stink it up. He should have had a point taken for excessive holding, and he
was warned multiple times for hitting in the back of the head. Foster the kind of fighter makes me care less if he wins every round doing the silliness, he can lose the UD and I am fine with it.

The critique of Ismailov is that he has to be able to jump on a guy he has hurt and finish him. He seems to be literally stoned in the ring. Calmness and composure are good, but Ismailov seems to barely be awake. Maybe he was having an off night. Obviously has power, but needs to work a ton on head and feet movement.