Bad Left Hook Live Boxing Results and Commentary: Gr8 Britain vs. The World
by Brickhaus on Dec 11, 2010 2:51 PM EST
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PrintLive from Liverpool, England, Frank Warren presents a number of Great Britain's top fighters in a card that will eventually lead up to tonight's matchup between Amir Khan and Marcos Maidana (to be covered in a separate thread).
| PAUL SMITH "Smigga" |
JAMES DEGALE "Chunky" |
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| Record: | 29-1 (15 KO) | Record: | 8-0 (6 KO) |
| Age: | 28 | Age: | 24 |
| Hometown: | Liverpool, England |
Hometown: | London, England |
| Height: | 5'11" | Height: | 6'0 1/2" |
| Reach: | 72" | Reach: | N/A |
| Ranks/Titles: | BoxRec #31, Commonwealth Super Middleweight Titlist |
Ranks/Titles: | BoxRec #37 |
| TV: | Sky Sports PPV - 3:00 pm EST (8:00 GMT) |
Venue: |
Echo Arena - Liverpool, England |
Full card:
Nathan Cleverly (20-0) vs. Nadjib "Iron Djib" Mohammedi (23-1) for an interim light heavyweight title.
Kell Brook (22-0) vs. Philip Kotey (21-5-2) for a regional welterweight title.
Matthew Macklin (27-2) vs. Ruben Varon (35-5) for the European middleweight title.
Tony Bellew (14-0) vs. Orvill McKenzie (18-9) for the Commonwealth light heavyweight title.
Larry Olubamiwo (9-1) vs. Samir Kurtagic (9-1).
Billy Joe Saunders (6-0) vs. Tony Randell (11-23-2).
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This one should be fun
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
by Drunken cutman on Dec 11, 2010 12:14 PM EST reply actions
Anyone know what time this actually starts?
The original press release said 6:00 GMT, but I’m guessing it got pushed back since (a) I can’t find it and (b) a couple of 12 rounders were dropped off the card. Can’t find the updated time on Sky Box Office’s website.
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looks like 3pm EST
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
Paul Smith
always looks a bit flabby to me (for a non heavyweight boxer) and i think he could really be a middleweight.
Also
Johnny Nelson is turning into a terrible pundit,imo.
He’s been coming out with some crap lately and may be looking to fill Jim Watts shoes when he retires.
Is David Haye angling to form a promotional company with Khan or something
I have no idea why he would be talking Khan up so much.
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both Golden Boy, I guess
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Sky is claiming that Brook-Jones is on for early next year
Not sure if that’s actually the case though. Last I’d heard, HBO was looking at a Jones vs. Soto Karass rematch on the Montiel-Donaire undercard.
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And the first fight is about to start
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He's still only young
and Frank Warren likely knows what he’s doing but Kell Brook really needs to blow this guy away and get some more seasoning/tougher step up fights.
Looks like Mike Jones is rematching Karass so that liekly won’t be happening in early 2011.
Odd choice of music for Kotey
Walks in to “Omen” by Prodigy
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this'll be a decent enough way to nurse a hangover
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UK people - what is this track DeGale is walking in to?
Sounds like Skream or something, I’ve heard it on mainstream radio a few times, but I’m fairly into the dubstep scene but have never heard a club DJ play it…
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Yeah, I mean Brook
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Thank you
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There it is
Oddly, not available on US ITunes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhPYj-5rIY
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Ah, and there's Benga
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Early on this is already the Brook I hoped we’d see against Jennings.
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Brook should be able to blow this guy out
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This is great stuff. DOWN HE GOES
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10-8 Brook, but why score, this won’t last long. Brook looks spectacular.
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There we go
Nice round for Brook. I’m glad he’s finally looking dominant against a class of fighter he should be able to dominate. Often he’s seemed tentative even when he’s facing someone much worse than him.
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Really nice short left hook
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And that’s that.
Kell Brook TKO-2
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Ole Danno must be about 30 seconds ahead for you
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Well he’s a UK fighter with any style and flash at all, so Hamed is always the immediate comparison. :)
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
I know he didn’t look great against Jennings and this fight just now didn’t prove much but i don’t remember Jennings demanding a rematch.
As i said at the time Jennings cornerman stopped it,not the doctor,who usually stops it on cuts.
He would have TKO Jennings within 2 more rounds,imo.
boy I hope Macklin gets a good fight soon
Or that this one today surprises me. Whichever.
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He’s got great leverage and balance has Brook.
I would like to see that Khan fight down the line if possible too.
We’ve got “Chunky” and “Beefy” on this card. Next month Frank Warren presents the pro debut of celebrated flyweight amateur Thom “Lardass” Williams.
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Not only is he beefy, but he's Autism as well
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Hmm
Alcoholic ginger beer….that don’t sound half bad. Maybe mixed with a little Crown Royal anyway.
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Macklin walking out now
Starting off with the mismatches this time, which I guess is better than Mag 7, where they led off with the best fights.
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Yeah. I got it and all (long show, have the best fights happen while the fans are still excited, save hometown boy’s crap fight for last) but it did make for shit TV watching.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
Much closer than I would have expected
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yeah not a bad fight at all so far
Varon surprising me. Glad to see it.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
He's not looking particularly crisp
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Not sure he was ready for this pace.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
Not that
i ever thought Macklin was all that great but this fight is showing me he isn’t true world class.He’s too slow and takes way too many,especially considering the opponent.
At the pace things are going
Either Varon will win or get robbed
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Macklin’s really fading, it appears.
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I have Varon up already
In England, I’m sure he’s down 5-2 plus the deduction or something though
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Either Varon is making Macklin look bad,
or Macklin is making Varon look good, but he’s not right in there, I think he may get stopped.
meh
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Missed a round
Had to switchski
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Just noticed Cleverly’s opponents nickname,“Iron Djib”.
Apparently this means “Iron ribs” in Kazahkstan.
Good thing his chin is shaky
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Nah
I deleted my original comment that you replied to. I thought it was a tad too off colord
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How the hell did they score Round 5 10-9 Macklin?
Either it’s 9-9 or 10-8
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perhaps it would have been 10-10
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
I had Veron winning 115-112
If Macklin wins by a round or two, I won’t complain too hard, but if it’s more than that, it’s home cooking.
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How did the commentators give round 12 to Macklin?
Veron had him on queer street
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I feel Barker-Belghecham coming all over again
Maybe Macklin and Barker can finally fight each other so at least only one of them can win by robbery ;-)
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116-111
116-113
117-111
All to Matthew Macklin
Complete bullshit cards. With scores like that, the judges filled out their cards before they walked into the arena.
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16-13 doesn’t seem awful to me, but 17-11 is hideous.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting to see a fighter's reaction
After winning a BS decision.
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Did anyone see that window advert?
That was pretty funny.
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Hahah!
I think that the standards of our ads are going to give SC a poor impression of our countries!
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by Drunken cutman on Dec 11, 2010 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
Haha!
Your hero JC was on just then Phill.
I’m off to watch the fight now cos i end up on here more than watching the actual fight lately.
Not fat
Beefy
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Big boned?
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by Drunken cutman on Dec 11, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure why you're wearing that silly blue tuxedo, George
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Nelson
makes me forget just how terrible a fighter he was,with how he talks about fighting.
His punditry lately is reminding me just how bad he was though.
They're going to whore out this Maths Degree
Like HBO did with Diaz’s law qualifications.
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I am finding this very boring
Let’s get to some fighting, please.
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This French guy looks like something out of a bad porn
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
This French guy beat Tomasz Adamek
Look it up on boxrec ^^
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The other one...
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I know...
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by Drunken cutman on Dec 11, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Heheh
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by Drunken cutman on Dec 11, 2010 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
That’s a uh. Interesting entourage.
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This could be fun
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
I suspect he winn someday
But no reason to rush it. He’d be pretty feather fisted at cruiser.
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Clev fighting a lot smarter in this one
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Clev needs to use more jabs
Then again, I pretty much always think that…
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This is a bit dull
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Not as entertaining as I would have hoped
Clev is trying to box on the outside, and since Djib got tagged early, he’s been tentative since then
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Hi fella’s.
Just got back from a job early (wasn’t expecting to be back untill 2mrw – so didn’t buy the card ).
Thought It’d be fun to just get the business from you guys .
Just caught up with the posts above so I now know what’s happening so far …..over to you .
ps Can we try to be a bit more professional now I’m on …cheers .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 5:35 PM EST reply actions
Haha
and hello from me SJD.
This Cleverly fight not too great,due to the opponent running,ducking and jiving and doing everything but fighting.
And to think he has the nerve to label himself “Iron Ribs”.
Suprised he’s still not banned Phil :-)
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
Haha bollocks …What’s happening mate ? How’s Clev looking ?…do tell .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 5:37 PM EST reply actions
Like paint drying
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by Drunken cutman on Dec 11, 2010 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
Really ?
That bad ?
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
To me
He barely doing anything but paw with the jab.
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by Drunken cutman on Dec 11, 2010 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
He's holding a lot
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by Drunken cutman on Dec 11, 2010 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
LOL -
Doing a Floyd is the popualr phrase at the moment .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
Who's Floyd?
That criminal guy?
I kid, I kid…
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by Drunken cutman on Dec 11, 2010 5:42 PM EST up reply actions
It seems like Clev's trainers want him to use this fight to focus fighting on the outside
So he’s mostly just been controlling the distance. Djib got nailed in the first round, and he’s been tentative since then.
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What rnd we at guys?
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 5:40 PM EST reply actions
closing the sixth
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Mid point
Clev’s getting hit a little now.
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by Drunken cutman on Dec 11, 2010 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
I'm off out
Have a good night, guys.
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Whatever their plan was, it’s time to set Cleverly loose now.
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Glad I’m not watching …I think
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
10-8 round for Mohammedi there
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"You are blowing it son"
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Now it's starting to turn into a fight
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Of course
What a twat ( me)
Tired ….long , long 2 days .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
Frankwarren.tv is also streaming the audio broadcast for free
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Thanks Brick ..got it
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
Why 10-8 . Not a knockdown ?
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 5:51 PM EST reply actions
Cleverly deducted a point
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tHANKS
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
Refs have been very liberal with calling low blows this card
Varon got deducted for a “low blow” that was clearly on the belt as well
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Seems like a smart gameplan for Mohammedi
Conserved a lot of energy in the early rounds, and Clev won the first five, but Mohammedi has really come on since then and arguably he’s only down a point now.
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Or arguably even
Because of the deduction
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Consdiering how tired Cleverly looks
Maybe he’ll be moving up sooner rather than later. He’s behaving like a fighter who drained too much.
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Nah, they're just French
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oh hey, Dave Parris' final round as a referee
Hopefully he’ll quit “judging” as well.
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I reckon Mohammedi needs a knockout still
I have it a draw right now on my card – winner of the last round takes it.
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The loathsome one is English though .
He’s just hiding out in France I think :-)
Frankwarren tv comm’s"I’ll be glad to see the end of this one " – never heard that about a Clev fight b4
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:04 PM EST reply actions
This is disappointing
Close fight and neither guy is trying to win the 12th round
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crowd boos at the final bell
Really was a pretty shit fight, to be fair.
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Fringlish indeed .
Bet he’s at odds with himself 24/7 .
I can hear the boo’s
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:06 PM EST reply actions
Seems Cleverly nicked it
The crowd boos when the fight ends
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Someone just said Clev 117-111?
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:07 PM EST reply actions
Cleverly-Mohammedi Scores
115-112, 116-111, 115-113
All for Cleverly
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Indeed.
I just like the words "winner from Wales "
I don’t get to hear that very often these days .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:09 PM EST reply actions
not his best performance to say the least
But a short-notice opponent and he got through it in the end. Can’t change it now.
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When you train for A and it’s B it can be very , very off-putting .
Esp. if your the kinda guy / camp that likes to sit and watch the hours ‘n hours of vid’s of the other guy , bring in sparring thats of that build and style etc. etc.
Everyone has bad nights .
I don’t think the big sharks at the other end of the pond will be too worried given what I’ve just heard though .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
A smattering of boos when Cleverly is announced the winner as well
If Mohammedi fought for 12 rounds like he did for rounds 6 – 11, he would have won.
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I'm with ya Phil !!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
If he does back it all up
I think I’ll get behind him but at the moment I really do not like the fella .
That guy would honestly last less than an hour in my local before someone showed him the window . He just rubs me up totally the wrong way , much like Audley did .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
He's flashy and he is good... and I've got a bad feeling about this one...
Buuuuut…… first impressions and all that. My first impression is of a cocky fuckwit.
and me !
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
I can hear the boo’s
Why o why does no one like him ?
Just can’t understand it .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:25 PM EST reply actions
Shit music also .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:27 PM EST reply actions
crowd very pro-Smith, as you would likely expect
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indeed
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:33 PM EST up reply actions
Smith’s got soooooo much more ex.p.
This is gonna be very interesting .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
DeGale's tagging him pretty easily so far
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The difference in class is evident...
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
Smith-DeGale R1
Atmosphere is really high for this one. First minute passes without much of note. DeGale pawing with his lead hand. DeGale trying to find range, Smith swipes a left hook but misses. DeGale landing pretty much at will when he does throw, as Smith just does not have the reflexes or speed to battle him. DeGale ripping him late in the round and Smith looks well overmatched in terms of talent there. BIG left by DeGale.
DeGale 10-9
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That is not good
There could be some crowd issues here if Degale ko’s him early .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:35 PM EST reply actions
Smith-DeGale R2
Smith targets the body, which he’s going to have to punish if he wants to win this fight, I would guess. Smith doing better work this round, but it’s still all DeGale when he lets his hands go. His speed is just too much, his class too much. Smith’s a good, solid fighter. But DeGale has legitimate world class tools. Whether he fulfills potential is one thing, but I wager if he doesn’t, it’s not going to be against a guy like Smith. DeGale’s just looking too talented.
DeGale 10-9
DeGale 20-18
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Honestly
i’ve never rated Smith much.His brother Stephen is better.
I thought his experience wouldn’t make it all that easy for DG but i’d still expect Smith to lose within 8 rds,although i took the points win in TBB cos the odds were worth it.
me 2 Phil !
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
Smith is a level though .
It’s obviously much more about DeGale than Smith .
Your knowledge of the UK game is appriciated Matt mate .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
Did the referee just warn DeGale for punching Smith in the face?
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Did this guy ever referee a Joe Calzaghe fight?
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OH NO !
Sven Oktte !
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
Ment for Bricks " warning for punchin’ "
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
Smith-DeGale R3
DeGale neutralizing him with his speed yet again. Smith gets in close and throws, though. Smith is fighting well. About as well as he can. Smith having moments again this round. DeGale might have allowed himself to get too comfortable. Could wind up being Smith’s best round of the fight. Or maybe he just might get back in this.
Smith 10-9
DeGale 29-28
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Smith
is definitely a natural middleweight.
The size difference is obvious with these two and Smith’s back fat still jiggles a bit when he punches still.
Smith-DeGale R4
Referee really isn’t thrilled with DeGale’s tactics, holding and fouling and all this. DeGale with good work inside, head and body, then he backs down. Smith is cut — shocker! Pretty good cut, too. There’s something about DeGale…I think he’s a great talent, but something about him really does make me wonder how he’ll deal with someone who isn’t way too slow for him and will give back more than this. This was an easy DeGale round.
DeGale 10-9
DeGale 39-37
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LOL
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
I forget
Under BBBoC rules, is a fight stopped on a butt the same as unified, e.g. it goes to the cards after the 5th? Or is it like Thailand, where it’s a no contest no matter what?
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after the 5th
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
I remember he had the same problem early with Dodson
I hope he’ll be fine to get through it though
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Smith-DeGale R5
Smith pressing a bit more. The crowd rises every little moment he has, but DeGale is outboxing him without much trouble.
DeGale 10-9
DeGale 49-46
It just feels like we’re waiting on the inevitable.
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Don’t say that !
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
DeGale's definitely getting too confident when he starts turning orthodox like that
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I would never guess!
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
Really ?
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
That's the third "low blow" this card where the referee gave time and the punch was on the belt
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I'm with Phil
and about 95% of UK fight fans .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:54 PM EST reply actions
Ha!
No matter how good he is, what he wins, how successful he becomes… I just cant take to him and prob’ never will.
I get the feeling I’m going to be that way with Andre Ward. I recognize how good he is, but I just don’t like him. I do like watching him fight, though.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
I'm wondering how Ward-DeGale would play out in a few years
They have a LOT in common
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yeah that could be a really good one
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Right now
Ward would fillet him.
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
by Drunken cutman on Dec 12, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
Smith-DeGale R6
Smith is really trying his ass off now. Both guys landing good shots, but DeGale winds up getting the better of it. DeGale goes low, time called. I couldn’t see if it was really low or not.
DeGale 10-9
DeGale 59-55
Not a bad fight, and the exact right test for DeGale. He’s proving out.
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when does he not....
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Nicky Piper is a VERY nice fella .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
agreed
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
He's at the very top of the "boxers who dont look like boxers" list
To dress up as Harry Potter for Halloween , he just needs to draw a lightning bolt on his forehead.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
lmfao
I’ll tell him that one nest time I see him . Funny as FUCK !
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
“s” is near “x”
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
he does seem a nice enough guy
he’s not like my favorite commentator or anything though.
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Brain mate , your right , he’s not the best .
He’s a great guy though , does quite a bit , for nowt , trying to progress youngsters in the sport .
Believe me , if you had a pint with him , you’d like him .
Comes across as a twat sometimes though !
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
lol
You see the exchanges where the crowd was going crazy in slow mo, and they’re all like Smith misses two shots, then DeGale nails him with a hard counter.
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Smith-DeGale R6
This is really not nearly as close as Nicky Piper thinks it is. It’s a gulf in class. DeGale totally dominates the first two minutes of this round. Smith just can’t do anything with him, and it’s not for lack of effort or grit. DeGale falls on a half a jab or something, but it’s ruled a slip.
DeGale 10-9
DeGale 69-64
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Off topic and very lazy (but I’ve had a few), what time is Khan on EST? I’ll be following on BLH as I’ll be out and about in the city
by Flashpacker on Dec 11, 2010 6:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That show starts at 9:30 but I figure Khan will start around 10:30 EST.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
in our time please............(i also have had a few)
Comic Book Guy: The Internet King? I wonder if he could provide faster nudity…
Homer: Oh, so they have Internet on computers now!
2:30/3:30
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good man,pity about the heavyweight card from germany,wonder what they are gona show in between
Comic Book Guy: The Internet King? I wonder if he could provide faster nudity…
Homer: Oh, so they have Internet on computers now!
There still should be Bellew-McKenzie coming up
After that, I dunno
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Card starts at 9:30 EST, fight probably around 10:30
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Smith-DeGale R8
Smith gets rocked hard on an uppercut about two minutes into another good round from DeGale. This is what it is now. DeGale isn’t being overly aggressive about anything, just plying his trade and winning the fight.
DeGale 10-9
DeGale 79-73
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Smith
looks like he dare not throw in case he gets countered much of then time.
As a seasoned pro though,he’s showing a good chin and heart.
If Smith wasn't fighting at home, this would have been stopped by now
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Smith-DeGale R9
Straight left by DeGale to start the round. DeGale unloads with a combination. Smith really can’t even get out of the blocks anymore. Well there he goes, throwing, and they say, “That’s better from Smith!” and I suppose it is in that he’s throwing punches, but he’s not landing them. Smith nailed with a left! DeGale going for the finish! Smith rocked again, but he holds on! DeGale really stalking and throwing shots when he closes the distance now. I think he smells blood in the water. Nasty left hook by DeGale and another AND THE FIGHT IS STOPPED!
James DeGale TKO-9
Fine stoppage.
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Degale had better show some respect in the interview.
by Phill on Dec 11, 2010 7:05 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
it would be nice, yes
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
Here's hoping
Comic Book Guy: The Internet King? I wonder if he could provide faster nudity…
Homer: Oh, so they have Internet on computers now!
I think he will ;)
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Good stopage
Comic Book Guy: The Internet King? I wonder if he could provide faster nudity…
Homer: Oh, so they have Internet on computers now!
Great stoppage.
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
I think I'll start working on the post-fight roundup for this show
And I’ll post it whenever the Tony Bellew fight ends, then get ready for the night’s US cards.
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Not a shock but a twat never-the-less .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 7:07 PM EST reply actions
definitely
big coming out party for DeGale, and he went outside his comfort zone in London to do it
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
indeed
Disarm you with a smile ....
by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
We are lost Phil .
Thanks guys . Out .
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by Sir Jack Daniels on Dec 11, 2010 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
Best interview yet!!!!!!
Comic Book Guy: The Internet King? I wonder if he could provide faster nudity…
Homer: Oh, so they have Internet on computers now!
Is it wrong that I’d like Bellew to lose this?
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If he’s the future, I don’t want to watch boxing in a couple years.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 11, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Bellew down for a second time
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The absolute best thing about this is that they’re acting like Ovill McKenzie (18-9, 7 KO) is some massive puncher because of a goddamned Prizefighter tournament. Where BTW he went 3-0 (1 KO).
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That’s an absolutely appalling stoppage. Bellew is flat out crap. I hope Frank Warren feeds him to Clev, just so we can see him sliced up and knocked out. What a prat.
Such were the days, still, hot, heavy, disappearing one by one into the past, as if falling into an abyss for ever open in the wake of the ship; and the ship, lonely under a wisp of smoke, held on her steadwast way black and smouldering in a luminous immensity, as if scorched by a flame flicked at her from a heaven without pity.
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