Bad Left Hook Live Results and Coverage: Huck v. Nakash and Peter v. Helenius
by Scott Christ on Apr 2, 2011 12:11 PM EDT
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Today at 4:15 pm EDT on the German channel ARD, Marco Huck is back in action against short-notice opponent Ran Nakash, and there's also an interesting heavyweight crossroads fight between Robert Helenius and Samuel Peter. We'll be here with live coverage and commentary, plus scoring of both fights.
Huck (31-1, 23 KO) is universally regarded as the No. 2 cruiserweight in the sport, behind only Steve Cunningham, the only man to ever beat him. Huck went on quite a run in 2010, blasting out American foes Adam "Swamp Donkey" Richards (KO-3), Brian Minto (RTD-9) and Matt Godfrey (TKO-5) before meeting real resistance in December against Denis Lebedev, in a fight many thought Lebedev deserved to win. He was supposed to face Italian veteran Giacobbe Fragomeni today, but when Fragomeni had to withdraw, he was replaced by Nakash (25-0, 18 KO), a 32-year-old Israeli fighter who was in camp training to fight Bobby Gunn. To say this is a big step up for Nakash is a huge understatement. Nobody on his record is near Huck's level; even Gunn would have been a real step up for Nakash. But you never know with a guy like this. Sure, he's untested, but so was Timothy Bradley when he went over and beat Junior Witter in the UK a couple of years ago.
The main co-feature of the card pits Helenius (14-0, 9 KO) against Peter (34-4, 27 KO) in a fight that I think depends entirely on what shape Peter shows up in, and how focused he is for the fight. Helenius is 6'6" and nicknamed "The Nordic Nightmare," but like Nakash is taking a big step forward. Helenius does have a win over the shot Lamon Brewster, but Peter isn't shot yet, he's just limited. While the Nigerian has had trouble with tall fighters in the past, I don't think it's a stretch to say that Helenius is not exactly the Klitschko brothers, and isn't as slick as Eddie Chambers, who is the only man besides Wladimir and Vitali to beat Peter. This one could be really interesting, because I can see Peter dogging it and losing a fight that I really think, talent-wise, he should win, or I could see him flattening Helenius without much trouble.
It looks like the third fight on the broadcast will be Artur Hein (14-1, 8 KO) against Tony Averlant (15-5-1, 3 KO) in 12-round light heavyweight action, but I can't guarantee that. Light heavyweight prospect Dustin Dirks (18-0, 12 KO) is also in action.
Those watching John Murray on Sky Sports, Krzysztof Wlodarczyk on Polsat, or the Hassan N'dam N'Jikam-Giovanni Lorenzo fight on Eurosport France (it appears?) are also welcome to join this thread for discussion, and I'm also about 90% sure we'll be covering Segura-Calderon II tonight, and either way there will be a thread up later for that one.
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Anybody saw Fight Camp 360 today? Impressions?
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
very different from the usual, and likely as well for it—this was much more Manny 101, not a lot of SSM but some. A lot of flashes of Phillipine ambience, really a lot of PM. Not much politics, training, not the usual stuff. Going to the White House, and coming out, a puff peice. but people really don’t know much, was a teaching piece.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Nakash teaches Israli soldiers martial arts. He is atough customer though he is in
over his heaf here. He is a Blue Horizon favorite.
I can’t remember the last time someone took this big a step up from one fight to the next. Maybe Kevin Johnson against Vitali, though I would argue he didn’t actually take the step, he just put his trunks on and went out there.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
If Huck and Wlodarczyk win their fights today
hopefully it means a unification bout is on the horizon for those two (although I want to see Huck-Lebedev 2),Does anyone know what happened to the planned Crusier Super Six?
Like most things, it seems to have fallen apart in the planning stages.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I watched the Huck v Lebedev fight for the first time on dvd only the other day.I know the word robbery gets used too often in boxing but that was a clear cut hometown decision.
I had it 118-110 Lebedev and one of the 2 rds i gave to Huck i had very close.
Huck fought scared and was very tentative in that fight.When he did actually throw he missed plenty and Lebedev was much more effective working both upstairs and down.
They say scoring boxing is subjective but i can honestly say that to say Lebedev was robbed is not just my opinion (or the opinion of many others who saw it),it is a fact.
I don’t think Marco particularly likes fighting guys that he can’t intimidate, and it was clear pretty fast that Lebedev wasn’t scared of him.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I had it a bit closer than you did (116-112, I think) but I really thought Lebedev won that fight — which is why I can’t imagine why Roy Jones is fighting him, unless Roy’s getting a pretty penny. I hope that’s the case at least, because Lebedev is going to crush him.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I’m now 100% sure that I won’t be doing Calderon-Segura later, and I might have to bail early on this, but hopefully not. But I’ll still put up a post for the fight later — just for informational purposes that fight is on Integrated Sports in the US, Premier Sports in the UK, and Super Channel in Canada.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
And apparently my ARD streamer isn’t actually going to have the fight. No way I can talk my way into staying in any longer on her rare Saturday off NOW.
For those who are going to be in, enjoy whatever fights you choose to watch. Oh and if anyone wants to do some scoring or updates or whatever, feel free.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Well
I got here a bit late, but we got some Huck – Nakash by me on my my own!!!
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Real good first round
back and forth, Huck a little tentative…gave it to Nakash 10-9. Excellent atmosphere too…
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Sky
talking Billy Joe Sauders up.
He’s been out with a hand injury and it will be interesting to see if he can catch up with James DeGale and Frankie Gavin,who he turned pro with for those who don’t know.
I’m not sure he’s quite as talented as those two but i did think he was one of our better boxers in the 2008 Olympics where he went to a good Cuban in the 2nd round.
I think he's ok
I remember seeing him a few times….
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
19-19
Nakash is trying, and he’s forcing Huck to fight. He’s very crude, but he keeps his head down and keeps coming. Not sure he’s landing muc of consequence, and Huck maybe landed the better punches but was outworked…still gave it to him though
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
29-28 Huck
He’s getting just a bit more lively, but man Huck is not very good. Its like he didn’t expect Nakash to be this relentless. He puts together a combo that hits fresh air/gloves and the auditorium explodes, so he musta got that round too.
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
I just started watching. I doubt Nakash has a hope of getting a decision, but he looks to be landing his share this round.
TheBoxingBulletin.com
yeah
he could arguably be 4 rounds up, but thats certainly not the case in reality, I imagine
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
38-38 through 4
man, is Huck not good. Nakash is very basic, and he’s easy to hit with uppercuts, but he’s not throwing enough
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
47-48 Nakash
ok, I’ve been as generous as I can to Marco, but I think he’s losing this fight. He’s going to get the decision, but…..he’s just not very good.I’ll look forward t Murray later instead….Huck landed a flurry at the end of the round but did very little otherwise
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Pretty good fight so far. I do wonder what kind of stamina Nakash has… he’s got to keep the pressure on all night.
TheBoxingBulletin.com
missed the second half, connection issues
but pretty frustrated with Huck, who seemed like he could do so much more but basically got outhustled over the first 5. In between my two over calls on the rounds and the Polish guy winning a decision (and not a stoppage) this has not been the best start to season 6…will have to hang on to the positive memories of Season 5!
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Murray's
opponent is 18-1 for this fight!
John needs to put a good show on here.I’m pretty sure the reason they are holding this in London is to build the previously matched Murray v Kevin Mitchell fighth Mitchell is once again keen on.
Mitchell should still pull in a few fans even after the terrible display against Katsidis.
I’m pretty sure Murray v Mitchell will happen later this year and i would strongly favour Murray.
I’ll say before the fight starts that i rate Murray quite highly,easily in my top 10 UK fighters.
He’s not any major talent but he’s a tough,relentless fighter with a good body attack.
I think he can make for good fights with the likes of Katsidis and maybe Antillon.
He’s much bigger at the weight than Mitchell and i really don’t see him capitulating the way Mitchell did against Kat.
I mean,Kat was obviously the superrior fighter but Mitchell is really a super feather at the most.
Katsidis vs Mitchell
really did look like man aganist boy.
Murray takes a few to give a few and would make for a good tear up with MK,imo.
Murray
not having it all his own way by any means in rd 2.
I hope i haven’t put the curse on him with my above post. :)
I just started watching. I took the under 5 1/2… which sounds like it might not have been such a good play.
TheBoxingBulletin.com
To be fair
to Murray there was no footage of Ouzghari whatsoever so they couldn’t really set a game plan.
Murray always fights this way though and regularly gets marked up.He seems to get better as the fight goes on.
The opponent is pretty tricky though.
cmon
in this fight, huck was clearly dominating in the second half, though certainly not boxing brilliantly. against lebedev he shouldn´t have gotten the score, but in this fight he certainly won, though maybe not as clear as judges scored.
I thought it would be those kind of scores
what can I say, I only saw half the fight and if he deserved it down the stretch then fair enough….I just wasn’t impressed at all by him though.
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
He did pretty well. I thought those scores were a little ridiculous, though not surprising.
TheBoxingBulletin.com
If Huck ever comes out of Germany and fights someone even just fairly good,he will likely lose,imo.
It really is the worst country for hometown decisions,though as Scot said earlier,by no means the only one.
Big IF regarding Huck though.
He’s never leaving Germany. Lucky for him Germany is the real home of the cruiserweights right now anyway, as there is no interest in the division in the US and unless I’m wrong, not much in the UK either.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Ha
Also noteworthy and closing in are: Matt Korobov, Marcus "Too Much" Johnson, Rakhim Chakhkiev, Raul Hirales Jr , Rico Ramos, Sadam Ali, Ran Nakash, Seth Mitchell, and Shawn Porter
I have to wonder is John Murray not all that good (when talking potentially fighting the best in the division),was this to do with the opponent being unknown or is Ouazghari better than he was touted to be?
Looking at his record,i don’t think it is the latter.
He was TKO’d by Daniel Rasillia not all that long ago.
I know they mentioned the weight and he has struggled with it before but when you compare him to Katsidis,he doesn’t look all that big for a lightweight.
Some can just shift it easier than others though i supoose.
Katsidis seems to have a huge head for a lightweight. He made Kevin Mitchell look like he had a pea head.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Haha
That’s exactly what i thought!
I remember the preview in Boxing News and the photo of them stood at Upton Park.
That was my immediate thought: Big Head vs Peanut…My hopes for Mitchell took a bit of a nosedive at that very moment :).
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