The Boxing thread

I find the lightweight division totally fucked up. British level a lot of fighters are 1 fight away from a World title. Derry Mathews is the interim WBA Champion while Anthony Crolla fights for the WBA title. I am surprised neither of the 2 have been moved into the WBA Super Champion mode yet there making boxing a shambles 1 title should be enough in my opinion. Then you will have the likes of Luke Campbell and Kevin Mitchell not too far off fighting for a World title.
 
Anyone planning on Andy Lee v Billy Joe Saunders at the Arena? I would if I could double it up with a home match but we've got Arsenal away on the Monday and that takes preference here.
 
peoffrey said:
Anyone planning on Andy Lee v Billy Joe Saunders at the Arena? I would if I could double it up with a home match but we've got Arsenal away on the Monday and that takes preference here.
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Rather stick pins in my penis than watch boxing at that time on mad Friday. Will be carnage.
 
I just watched the fight on Youtube, He is rather good, the accuracy of his punches was excellent. It will be good to see him up against top class opponents.
 
The bill if they get good fights for Turbo , Smith and Paul Butler too it will be the makings of a great card before Xmas.

I notice Quigg saying a Frampton fight is close still what I am hearing from here the stumbling block is the venue. Carl is doing a lot of things a champion doesnt need to do with Quigg. Fighting in England is 1 thing Carl will always do against Quigg but fighting in Manchester in Quiggs back yard is one thing Carl would be reluctant to do. Hearn needs to offer huge money to Carl for that to happen seeing it is Carl who is defending his proper World title. So expect a little more delay in the fight being announced.
 
worsleyweb said:
Rather stick pins in my penis than watch boxing at that time on mad Friday. Will be carnage.
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Well noted. Big gypsy following on BJS side. I like Billy but think he takes shortcuts with fitness. Lee might stop him late with body shots rather than a head shot. Billy will be hard to outbox if fit. Exciting fight this one.

Anyone catch GGG. Nearly broke the compubox machine for the amount of jabs he landed on DL's face. Brutal. Eyeing Cotto v Canelo or the winner of the above. Unfortunately he's probably arrived too late. Enjoy him whilst he's here.

Eubank Jr has signed up with Matchroom/Sky and.... Adam Booth. I'm not a fan and think he's dodged opponents. But the Adam Booth switch is interesting and he's lined up to fight Spike O'Sullivan the fight after next. Spike's dangerous as hell but BJS took care of him so it's a great defining fight and one I hope he gets dropped in especially if at the MEN on Lee-Saunders undercard. But boxing's laughing stocks or just unlike-able personalities have habits of coming back. DeGale the most recent example. One to keep an eye on if he stops the self-adulation and buckles down.
 
Manchester1894 said:
Well noted. Big gypsy following on BJS side. I like Billy but think he takes shortcuts with fitness. Lee might stop him late with body shots rather than a head shot. Billy will be hard to outbox if fit. Exciting fight this one.

Anyone catch GGG. Nearly broke the compubox machine for the amount of jabs he landed on DL's face. Brutal. Eyeing Cotto v Canelo or the winner of the above. Unfortunately he's probably arrived too late. Enjoy him whilst he's here.

Eubank Jr has signed up with Matchroom/Sky and.... Adam Booth. I'm not a fan and think he's dodged opponents. But the Adam Booth switch is interesting and he's lined up to fight Spike O'Sullivan the fight after next. Spike's dangerous as hell but BJS took care of him so it's a great defining fight and one I hope he gets dropped in especially if at the MEN on Lee-Saunders undercard. But boxing's laughing stocks or just unlike-able personalities have habits of coming back. DeGale the most recent example. One to keep an eye on if he stops the self-adulation and buckles down.
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Sure Andy is a gypsy too. I think Andys power will always give him a chance of KOing most people in the division. Also he has the Adam Booth in his corner and I rate Adam Booth extremely highly. George Grooves since leaving Booth has gone down hill and was a mistake leaving Booth. Groves is looking at teaming up with Shane McGugian now.

As for GGG he is by far the best pound for pound fighter. Want to see him fighting Andre Ward soon.

While Eubank Jnr v Spike it will be a great fight. Spike has been fighting regularly for the first time in a long long time and his move to the US has done him wonders. It will be a great fight for both and the winner could well fight the winner of Lee v BJS. I seen Spike training up at Pascals gym in Dublin in the lead up to the Spikes training partner Luke Keelers fight on prizefighter and talk about a fighter being so focused Spike was that and more. I think they will build up the fight Spike wants it. They will bring up how Steve Collins beat Chris Eubank senior and I wouldnt be shocked to see Steve and Pascal in Spikes corner on the night of the fight. Huge fight and a world title elminator fight it could be.
 
leighton said:
Sure Andy is a gypsy too. I think Andys power will always give him a chance of KOing most people in the division. Also he has the Adam Booth in his corner and I rate Adam Booth extremely highly. George Grooves since leaving Booth has gone down hill and was a mistake leaving Booth. Groves is looking at teaming up with Shane McGugian now.
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I think "traveller" is the preferred term these days. Saunders is of Romani background whilst Lee is Irish traveller. I've rarely had the opportunity to meet any but they've usually got bright personalities. However, the general consensus is to not trust them and not go drinking with them! Most of my locals won't serve them.

Isn't Groves linked with Rob McCracken of all people? Froch's old trainer? He needs to reinvent himself quickly because he's gone from young upstart to three defeats in five.
 
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