Bad Left Hook Live Results and Coverage: Sam Webb vs Prince Arron
by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 3:45 PM EDT
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Today at 5pm EDT, Sky Sports has a Friday live boxing presentation with a main event for the British junior middleweight title.
In the night's big fight, champion Sam Webb (17-1, 5 KO) makes his second defense of the belt he gloriously lifted a year ago from Anthony Small, facing Lancashire's Prince Arron (20-3-1, 3 KO). Arron's KO rate is dismal, but he's stopped his last two and appeared to really mature when winning a Prizefighter tournament in February 2010. He hasn't lost since 2007, when John Duddy beat him in a regrettable mismatch in Ireland, a fight that came on short notice when Arron was just 19 years of age.
In a release press release interview, Webb offered his take on this fight:
Arron is one of the best kids in the division. Then again saying that, does winning the Prizefighter justify boxing for a British title, you know? My last five fights have all been against top ten fighters and I’ve had to beat all top ten fighters to be where I am. Arron won a Prizefighter, you know Bradley Pryce is all shot to bits, Brett Flournoy is not that experienced as a pro and as everyone knows George Hillyard don’t live the life. Prizefighter was made for him, being disrespectful towards him or not I don’t care what he thinks, that’s my opinion and we’ll see how good he is on Friday. I’m the best in the division bar Ryan Rhodes, there’s no one else I’d have sleepless nights over.
Webb, 30, lives in Kent and will have home court advantage at Medway Park Leisure Centre for this fight. But Arron is a 6'3" junior middleweight, and as usual will have a massive height advantage over the 5'9" Webb. Arron has also started to learn to fight tall, and at 23 might be ready to make his mark on British boxing.
It's an intriguing matchup, I think, and we'll be here with live results and coverage for the card. Join us this afternoon!
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This will either be an absolute mess, or a really good fight. Its sure as hell very interesting. I’ve gone with Webb by decision, but I imagine it’ll be very tight, and I can certainly see the case for Arron too. They both generally like to throw lots of punches, and I think a lot will rest on whose stamina and fitness levels will last out 12 rounds.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 4:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It looks like Sky will be showing heavyweight Tom Dallas first, against journeyman (and occasional upsetter) Zack Page.
Maloney’s put Dallas in with Zack Page? I wouldn’t be very surprised about the upset there, at all. Dallas is very wooden and robotic, and is just waiting to be beaten IMO.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 4:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hopefully I'll have photos soon
But Chris Arreola weighed in at 234, apparently.
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that's stunning
Arreola at 234 is a real, genuine contender. Exciting stuff.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Page is a bit past his better spoiler days anymore so I wouldn’t worry too much if I were Malone and Dallas, but no I don’t put Dallas up there with Fury and Price. I do like that Tom Dallas basically is Frankenstein’s monster in interviews.
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Not gonna RBR this one, but will the main event.
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I’ve seen Dallas blow himself out before inside six rounds against Daniil Peretyaenko (can’t remember the surname, but he’s the fat Russian bloke who beat Olubamiwo a few years back). I wouldn’t be surprised, the way Dallas is hitting air right now, if he’s heaving by the sixth round. Page landing some nice shots when he throws.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
10-9 Page
Even Jim Watt liked Page’s work. Dallas’ trainer with the old “double up the jab and back with the right”, Jack Loew-style.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Well through two it looks like a good fight for Dallas at this stage. He’s not having it easy but the second makes it look like his size and youth should carry the day.
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Page taking the third comfortably, IMO. Dallas is so predictable.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yep
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Dallas
reminds me of a kid i used to hang around with when i was younger.
It’s just his dopey style that rings a bell.
The kid was nicknamed “Eggy”, i think it was cos he had an egg shaped head.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone as slow as Dallas to limber up. He’s literally no looser than he was at the start of the first. David Price must be tearing him to shreds in sparring.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I was really quite suprised when i saw they had got page in for this fight cos Fury only fought him not long ago…He gave Fury a decent fight and Fury is both better and a bit more experienced than Dallas.
Me too. I figure Dallas gets the decision here (Ian John Lewis probably has Dallas up by 10 points, knowing his judging) but he’s been made to look pretty awful.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Recc'd that,
Its Saturday morning so thats why :)
by Sweet science on May 14, 2011 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ve really enjoyed his commentating to be honest. Better than hearing Adam Smith tell stories and ignore the fight.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
tell stories and ignore the fight.
The Lampley
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, at least Jim spots punches every once in a while.
BANG BANG BANG there’s another one BANG and another BANG
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by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’ve got this 4-2 for Page so far.
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Eddie Hearn has the same.
Gary Lockett: “Jesus Christ – some people fight like they’ve got concrete gloves on!”
I love Twitter during a fight.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m 3-3, but Page is edging the 7th for me. Dallas sucks.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Halling
He’s more subdued on here though,which is a good thing really.
He can get a bit controversial and sometimes seems to talk before thinking on the NFL coverage.
Him and Kev Cadle are entertaining on there though…They bounce off each other well.
He’s actually been great. I’ve really enjoyed his sniping sarcasm. I emailed Sky to complain about the commentary recently – I might email again and say Halling and Woodhall have made things somewhat better!
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
5-2 Page, so 68-65 for me through seven. He’s gonna get screwed.
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80-64 Dallas on Ian John-Lewis’ scorecard.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
"Zack Page has taken him to school tonight"
And Ian John Lewis gives it to Tom Dallas. What a joke.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
John-Lewis
is an embarassment.
Hopkins might knock him out next week for “not being black enough”, if he doesn’t get the decision.
Dallas knows for a fact that he got a gift.
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And so does the crowd.
Something has got to be done about Ian John-Lewis.
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You know what, fuck Ian John-Lewis. That was never, ever Tom Dallas’ fight, and Ian John Lewis should be brought before the BBBoC again after that debacle. Dallas lost only 2 rounds – are you actually kidding me?!
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lousy fight, lousy referee, lousy result.
by Phill on May 13, 2011 5:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bernard Hopkins might want to petition for a new referee. IJL is solidified as inept. Even Marlon Wright would be better.
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I guess my stream is slow—I thought you were joking. That’s fierce.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
yeah mine's a bit behind the folks watching on TV too
So guys if there’s a KO or something in the next fight, please hold back until we post a round result.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
brilliant
After Tom Dallas says he definitely won, Frank Maloney says he was lucky. What a joke. Can’t say we didn’t tab this earlier in the night!
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Tom Dallas “I got a bid bored”….WTF??
at least little Frank was honest.
by Phill on May 13, 2011 5:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Jamie Moore looks well bigger than RR, good lads those two, what a good fight they had!
by Phill on May 13, 2011 5:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
What a stunning fight that was. Its a shame that wasn’t for a world title really, but hopefully Ryan Rhodes will cash in that shot 18th June! Canelo’s in for a tricky night methinks.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Tony Bellew: “I swear we are going like the Germans for decisions”
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Easy for Tony Bellew to say after Ovill McKenzie got screwed in their fight.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
(Even if that was a referee’s call, but still – same sentiment)
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
What a strange thing to hate.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, I can see why. But Twitter is really what you make of it. My Twitter experience is mostly just talking boxing with people and then occasionally arguing about Bruce Springsteen.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Except there’s Oscar de la Hoya on there to provide the “insightful 15 year old girl” comments all day.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
“Pissed pub singer” probably could describe 90% of my favorite artists.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought you were being sarcastic.
No, i definitely hate twitter and all the bullshit spouting morons who use it.
Not in that case you mentioned but in general i just don’t care that someone has just been to the shops and is now watching the tv.
yeah fuck that nonsense
I really couldn’t care less if someone went to McDonald’s earlier and got sooo mad at the cashier.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Right, leaving you all for the main event – hopefully it’ll be a cracker!
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on May 13, 2011 5:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
haha
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Webb-Arron R1
Webb has nice head movement early on, staying on the outside and slipping everything Arron throws. Neither landing anything because Webb is going to have to get inside and he’s not really trying yet. Arron misses two jabs and a right hand. Right hand by Webb doesn’t land square, but backs Arron down. Uppercut counter inside by Arron. Tactically I like what both did this round. But nobody landed anything really.
10-10
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Webb-Arron R2
Webb starting to land some good shots here in the second round, and Arron just staying calm and cool outside. But he’s not finding anything offensively. I think Webb has the savvy and the skills to take this after this round, and I favored Arron highly coming in. Good round for Webb and he punctuates it with a stinging right.
Webb 10-9
Webb 20-19
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I bet the over
Need to see 1:31 of the 10th to collect.
BTW Webb should win. That guy is one classy operator. Good movement.
Webb-Arron R3
Webb starting to really outclass Arron overall. Being tricky, being slick, just outboxing him to death. Webb landing these pot shots, then he backs Arron down and comes right at him. Arron can’t figure out anything to do offensively and he’s getting more and more reluctant to throw and miss.
Webb 10-9
Webb 30-28
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Arron is leaning forward more and more. He can’t land anything.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Webb
was a good amateur and i think that shows in his style.
My only worry for him here was how he would deal with the height/range.
As far as talent goes, Webb all day for me.
Webb-Arron R4
Webb just on a clear different level than Arron. I really thought Arron would be able to do better work than this, but Webb is at least a level above Arron, which tells me Webb — should this keep up, knock on wood — is definitely ready for Euro level. If his stamina holds I can’t see Arron coming back in this thing at all.
Webb 10-9
Webb 40-37
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What the hell is this porn commercial on Sky?
Oh man that ruled. I especially liked the way she emphasized the phone number. “68…69.” OHHHH! No she didn’t!
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Webb-Arron R5
ARRON NAILS WEBB AND SUDDENLY WEBB IS HURT AND HE IS DOWN! HE’S IN A BAD WAY! YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!
I should have knocked on wood HARDER! Arron suddenly just tearing away and he CLUBS ARRON WITH A HARD RIGHT IN RETURN! Webb just trying to survive. Big left by Arron! Arron chopping away! Webb taking rights and lefts! Uppercut gets in! Long right! Webb hanging on! ARRON HURTS HIM AGAIN! Now Webb slips (legs gave out) on a shove.
Right uppercut! Referee taking a good look. Webb throwing back when he can! Webb might be getting his legs back! Right hand by Arron. Arron might have thrown too much. HERE COMES SAM WEBB! Corner screaming at Arron to finish him off! He still doesn’t have legs, Webb.
Wow what drama. What a round for Arron and what a survival by Webb. Arron with another big right! Webb leaning on the ropes and FIRES BACK! Webb closing the round stalking Arron! HELL YES! HELL YES!
Arron 10-8
Webb 48-47
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Webb-Arron R6
SAM WEBB COMING AT ARRON NOW! Looks like the legs are back. Webb is getting more aggressive and all of a sudden we have a fight, by God. Left uppercut by Arron, but Webb is landing the better shots and putting the pressure on Arron very well. Well this is turning into a hell of a fight. Arron catching him coming in, but he seems to have lost some zip from the last round. Webb lands again. Body shot by Webb. Webb has turned into an output monster this round.
Webb 10-9
Webb 58-56
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Webb-Arron R7
Uppercut by Arron. Webb is definitely there to be hit more than earlier. That fifth round has turned him into a different fighter. Webb backs him down with a right again. Arron winging power shots. This round was sloppy but aggressive, and I liked it.
Arron 10-9
Webb 67-66
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The praise for referee Victor Loughlin is well deserved.
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Webb-Arron R8
Webb’s rare body work has been very effective. His legs seem to be coming and going on him as much as anything. Arron back to not finding much offensive success. Left lands hard for Webb, now back to the body. Heads clash a little, but Webb is just BRINGING IT to Arron to close the round. Webb cut open high on the forehead.
Webb 10-9
Webb 77-75
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Webb-Arron R9
RIGHT HAND and — ruled a slip? Ooh, bad call. Webb lucky. Another good right by Arron. Another one, and that one hurt Webb, who is backing down and now he’s on the ropes. I don’t know if Webb, good as he is, can hang on for three+ more rounds of this if Arron is smart about his attack. Arron’s arms are so long that he sometimes looks awkward just missing aggressive right hands.
Arron 10-9
Webb 86-85
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Webb-Arron R10
Webb mostly just hanging on IMO at this point. I mean he’s trying hard to stay, but he’s got very little left physically and Arron is landing the better punches constantly.
Arron 10-9
95-95
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Webb-Arron R11
Arron nails Webb with another right and presses again. Webb just doesn’t look like he can hang on any further. Hurt on another right. But Arron doesn’t follow up very well on these either. Another right. Another right. Another right. Another right. Webb’s legs starting to go. Webb is in bad shape. Uppercut by Webb but nothing on it anymore. Arron in total control now. I agree with Watt (and A.F.‘s comment that just popped up) that Webb is looking OH WHAT A BIG RIGHT BY WEBB! Arron stumbles and Webb falls when Arron’s weight hits him. Another right by Arron. Webb is getting hurt so much. I hate seeing guys hang on like that. It’s admirable, but rough to watch.
Arron 10-8 (w/o knockdown)
Arron 105-103
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This could be very damaging for Webb long term, imo.
Quite a few times this could has been very close to being stopped.
should have been stopped. during 11
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Webb-Arron R12
Webb is just consistently on bad legs. Another right by Arron. And another. Webb turns him around and throws a hard right, but Arron avoids it. There’s a right over the top, and now Webb gets caught on a left uppercut counter and he’s down. Moments later Arron rips Webb and finally it’s stopped. Finally.
Prince Arron TKO-12
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A damn good fight, and Sam Webb is a tough, tough guy. Congrats to Prince Arron.
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Good win for Arron. Seems likes he’s ready for world level. Since the Duddy fight he has won prizefighter and now this big win. Admirable.
World stage would be rough on him yet, I think. Still very young and has flaws that can be corrected defending at Brit level a few times and then going to Euro.
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