Boxing Thread

lusidghost

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There was a period of time when fighters facing Tyson were defeated as soon as they entered the ring before the bell,as the image of a in his prime ferocious Mike Tyson glared from the opposite corner,eg Michael Spinks,look at his face prior to the bout,defeated before one punch being thrown.
I learned the term "skullduggery" from Tyson.
 

Krit

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Tyson Fury is super slick for his size and flabby build,incredible that THAT body has such a skill set.Also an inspiring back story of his trials and tribulations w/weight gain and addiction,I have great respect for him.Otherwise I liked the Leonard,Hearns Hagler,Duran era and of course the classic black and white footage from the 40's and 50's,so many greats Ray Robinson (the slickest ever),Carmen Basillio,Jake LaMotta,Gene Fulmer,Marciano,Joe Lewis,and on and on the great fighters of that era
Agreed. I watched the Gypsy King documentary and only have more respect for the guy.
Yep, those were the prime welter/middle weight days.
 

Krit

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Anyone want to make a prediction on the Kambosa vs Haney fight?
Not really in to both fighters, could see both of them winning. Kambosa walking through Haney and making it ugly or Haney boxing from the outside.
 

SB85

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Anyone want to make a prediction on the Kambosa vs Haney fight?
Not really in to both fighters, could see both of them winning. Kambosa walking through Haney and making it ugly or Haney boxing from the outside.


Kambosa is gonna have to bring the fight to Haney or other wise he'll just get outboxed
 

CCGNZ

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Agreed. I watched the Gypsy King documentary and only have more respect for the guy.
Yep, those were the prime welter/middle weight days.
I also neglected to include the Ali/Frazier trilogy,the fact that a Joe Frazier who I think was generously listed a 5'10 could give away so much reach as a heavyweight and be effective is amazing,bob and weave, parry opponents jabs downward then get inside to deliver vicious left hooks to the body and head,the prototypical Philly fighter,heart and courage in spades,IMO shameful for Ali to diss him so much,uncle tom,gorilla etc,very hurtful to Frazier for years.And speaking of Philly,who cannot include Bernard Hopkins a very savvy,always in shape fighter who had a incredibly long and successful career.
 

Krit

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THE MONSTER!!!
WOW! Didn't think Donaire would win but at least thought it would be competitive for a bit.
Inoue took him out like he was a nobody. The guy is a beast.
 

Krit

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Haney vs Loma
How do you think it's going to play out?
Who you got?
IMO I think it's a pretty 50/50 fight. Haney has all the advantages physically, but Loma is better skill wise.
It'll come down to if Haney is just to big for Loma. If he can get Haney's respect, he wins.
Or loses, excited to find out on Saturday
 

StonedGardener

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The only boxing matches I’ve ever watched have either been Mike Tyson or UFC & Youtubers lmao
Tyson, " Iron Mike " was a blast to watch. Whe I was in college , no boxing matches could ever to some of Ali's, especially when fighting " Smokin Joe Fraser " ! Those fights were f'ing brutal ! Marvin Hagler , Sugar Ray etc. People seemed to be pretty caught up in MMA ( " no holds barred ). I've always preferred real boxing . I have seen some phenomenal MMA movies like " Warrior " starring To Hardy....fantastic!

 

Krit

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Great week for boxing, starts tomorrow!
Fulton vs Inouye then Spence vs Crawford on Saturday.
Can't wait, who you guys rooting for?
 

Tolerance Break

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Great week for boxing, starts tomorrow!
Fulton vs Inouye then Spence vs Crawford on Saturday.
Can't wait, who you guys rooting for?
Inoue is built different, the sky is the limit for that guy.

I want Spence to win just because, but I think Crawford is capable of disciplining him and picking up on the subtle things nobody else has been able to capitalize on.
 

Krit

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Inoue is built different, the sky is the limit for that guy.

I want Spence to win just because, but I think Crawford is capable of disciplining him and picking up on the subtle things nobody else has been able to capitalize on.
Agree, with Inoue. The guy is the total package.
50/50 for me on the this next fight. I think Spence has been winning because of his size and athleticism. But what happens if someone is close to his size and athleticism but has a higher ring IQ?
We shall see.
 
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Krit

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Incredible week of boxing!
The two best in the sport, showed that they are on another level then their peers.
Great wins and performances by Bud and Naoya!
 
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