Bad Left Hook Live Results and Coverage: Felix Sturm vs Matthew Macklin
by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 3:08 PM EDT
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Today at 3:30pm EDT, Sky Sports goes live with a double-header from Sheffield and Germany. Bad Left Hook will be here with live, round-by-round coverage, scoring and analysis, followed by immediate post-fight analysis.
In what amounts to the "main event" of the show, Felix Sturm (35-2-1, 15 KO) defends his middleweight title in Germany against Matthew Macklin (28-2, 19 KO). Sturm is the fairly heavy favorite and is making the 10th defense of his WBA belt against the visiting Macklin, who is a two-time European champ and former British champ at the weight, now getting his first major title shot.
That fight is expected to go on around 4:30 EDT. In the United States, Epix and EpixHD.com will be providing coverage starting at 4pm, as will SAT1 in Germany. But we're watching the Sky broadcast to take part in another notable fight today, which will open their show.
Welterweight prospect/contender Kell Brook (23-0, 16 KO) will look to become the first man to stop 18-year pro Lovemore N'dou (48-12-1, 31 KO) in Sheffield. Brook is hoping for a step up to world stage after this, and left Frank Warren when he felt that wouldn't happen there, favoring the growing Matchroom Sport.
Join us this afternoon!
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Haha, clips of Malignaggi vs N’dou II and Paulie’s stupid hair.
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about to get going with Brook vs N'dou
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Brook vs N'dou Round 1
Brook working his jab, landing with a right here and there, shooting the punches. N’dou not doing much for the first half of the round, just playing defense pretty effectively overall. N’dou with a body shot. Combination from Brook, right hand gets through but not flush. N’dou starting to pick it up late in the round, but Brook takes the 10.
Brook 10-9
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This looks like it's going to be a thriller.
:/ zzzzzzzz
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 3:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
N’dou fights always are.
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Just can see the pattern of the fight so clearly already. .. And as I type, Brook lands a load of right hands!
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 3:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Brook’s defense is extremely casual at times, but he’s just that much fresher and quicker.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 3:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Brook vs N'dou Round 2
N’dou starting to press a little better this round, and landing some left hands. Brook jabbing and now opening up! Good stuff from Brook there with a lot of nice shots landing. Nice body shot by Brook with the straight right. Good round for Brook, and I can now see him turning it up and getting N’dou out if he finds the opportunity.
Brook 10-9
Brook 20-18
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Brook vs N'dou Round 3
Brook with a nice shot to start the round, and he’s starting to put punches together, head and body. I think Brook is really gaining supreme confidence here. He’s getting a little more aggressive as this goes forward and starting to pick his spots nicely. N’dou is there to fight him, but Lovemore just doesn’t have the power at 147 to really trouble anyone. Brook with some good shots, N’dou lands a right hand.
“Very close couple of fights N’dou had with Paulie Malignaggi” — no??? The first one was a fucking shutout.
Brook still just doing more, but N’dou is hanging around as expected.
Brook 10-9
Brook 30-27
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Brook vs N'dou Round 4
I really like Brook looking to the body here, but it gets him caught with a right from N’dou. Tape comes loose on Brook’s glove. I really like the way Brook is just taking control with these flurries — N’dou coming back at him, and this has turned into a pretty decent fight. N’dou doesn’t look great at the end of the round.
Brook 10-9
Brook 40-36
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Brook vs N'dou Round 5
Well then! N’dou comes out hard this round and lands some very good shots. Now Brook coming back and pushes N’dou back to the ropes, but that doesn’t last. Brook’s defense, as noted before, could stand to be tightened up. N’dou landing little counter shots here and there, and then he’ll come in with a good lunge. I could see one of those lunges paying off if Brook is 5% slower going back than he has been. Brook goes southpaw and pitter-pats away at N’dou. Brook definitely does want the stoppage here, and I think he’s wearing N’dou down gradually.
Brook 10-9
Brook 50-45
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Brook vs N'dou Round 6
N’dou looks like the gas tank is starting to empty a little bit. He’s still there to fight, but Brook is just fresher and much quicker. Chopping right by Brook, pushes N’dou back, and the crowd comes alive. BIG UPPERCUT BY BROOK! N’dou with a left in return! N’dou getting hit cleaner and harder, he might be hurt! 15 seconds left in the round and N’dou looks spent! Brook coming at him! Right hand! N’dou hangs on and throws a right in return! N’dou survives a rough round!
Brook 10-9
Brook 60-54
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Is there a legal stream for this or do I have to trek over to Dan Tucker's house?
"The bell that tolls for all in boxing belongs to a cash register."
-Bob Verdi
EpixHD.com has Sturm, but Brook is just on Sky
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Brook vs N'dou Round 7
N’dou still has a ton of grit, but he just can’t handle Brook’s speed and ability to put punches together. Still, he looks better this round than last, and is landing some shots of his own. He might be going into the very last reserve tank the way he looks flat-footed though. Another round for Brook, but I wouldn’t call this cruising.
Brook 10-9
Brook 70-63
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Scott………Kim and Montoya are saying Don King told them Alexander and Mattyssee is a 10 rd’r…………..could change many picks
...but it's an eliminator, supposedly
Jesus, that would be so weak.
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s embarrassing. Just shows how little faith they’ve got in Devon, IMO.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 4:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
exactly
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was 12?
What’s actually going on, because if it is 10, I think Alexander might do enough.
"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 Jun 25, 2011 4:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He’s always got a hangdog look about him, Lovemore. I remember against Matt Hatton he looked positively knackered after the sixth round. He’s still got some left in the tank, but that right hand of Brook is getting through far, far too often.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 4:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Brook vs N'dou Round 8
Brook still just landing more, working more. Now he’s got N’dou in the corner with 45 seconds left, but lets him out. I really think he should go at him when he corners him like that. N’dou doesn’t have a lot of energy left, but Brook is looking a little laid back this round.
Brook 10-9
Brook 80-72
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Brook vs N'dou Round 9
N’dou chopping and slapping away as he tries to get into this thing. Brook has slowed his pace. A little blood from Brook’s nose. Uppercut from Brook, but N’dou comes right back at him and lands to the body. Right hand by Brook. N’dou takes the round.
N’dou 10-9
Brook 89-82
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hahaha actually so true
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 4:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
man, when Brook puts those punches together he is awesome to watch at times
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 4:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Brook vs N'dou Round 10
Brook coming back stronger to start this round, throwing in combination again. BIG SHOT AND N’DOU IS HURT! What an uppercut! N’dou hangs on. Goddamn, he is tougher than all hell. I don’t care if he does get stopped. He’s 39, fighting heavy, and taking shots from a guy who does have power. 45 seconds to go and N’dou starts coming back with rights and lefts. Great round for Brook.
Brook 10-9
Brook 99-91
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Good eve lads. :)
I’m away camping. Am I missing anything spec-tac-u-laaar?
by Phill on Jun 25, 2011 4:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Not yet, but this is a fun scrap. Brook’s winning my fandom, N’dou is in standard, maybe upper-standard rugged form.
Nice one. I always think Kell needs a bit more nastiness in his work. But N’dou is one tough bar steward.
by Phill on Jun 25, 2011 4:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Any mention of camping just makes me think of the Inbetweeners camping trip.
What a show.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 4:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Good show that, Oli. It’s like an X rated Grange Hill.
by Phill on Jun 25, 2011 4:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Haha that is such a brilliant way of putting it. Enjoy the camping, mate – hopefully Matt Macklin brings back a belt for the Brits tonight!
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 4:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Brook vs N'dou Round 11
N’dou just will not go away and refuses to run. He’s holding some, but that’s about it. Brook is shooting for the stoppage, though. Right hand hurts N’dou at the end of the round! god, he’s tough. All that remains to see is if Brook tries to close in the 12th.
Brook 10-9
Brook 109-100
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I really hope Lovemore makes it to the scorecards.
Not only because I’ve got money on the decision, but because if anyone deserves to maintain that no stoppages record, it’s him. What a tough, tough guy.
"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 Jun 25, 2011 4:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Brook vs N'dou Round 12
Brook is coming for it indeed. Uppercut lands and Brook trying to close in on him. N’dou looks gone physically. Brook to the body. N’dou tying up trying to maintain his never stopped record. N’dou caught and hurt again! That uppercut is wide open. N’dou desperately hanging on. I don’t think he can survive this one. Brook firing that uppercut again. Loose tape on Brook’s glove again, and N’dou gets a quick breather.
Half a round left. I don’t know what the referee is doing with his yelling at Brook. N’dou is initiating everything inside. Brook with a body shot. I think Lovemore WILL make it. Referee is helping in a way. N’dou is doing nothing but hugging up now. 30 seconds to go.
Uppercut rocks N’dou again, but the fight is over!
I give that a 10-8 as N’dou did absolutely nothing, but N’dou deserves credit for his toughness.
Brook 10-8
Brook 119-108
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Brook vs N'dou Scores
118-111
119-110
119-110
Kell Brook by unanimous decision
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Referee was a joke
Brook looked very good, imo, even considering N’Dou’s age. Alvarez or anyone else had not beaten him that convincingly.
Brook does need to tighten up his defence but he also showed the one thing that i was mainly looking out for: That he can take a shot.
Brook and Cleverly are definitely the best genuine world title prospects in the UK, imo.
That he can take a shot.
Not that N’Dou is a great puncher or anything, but he landed some pretty decent shots that had no effect on Brook really.
I agree
N’dou isn’t feather-fisted and landed some good, clean shots. I laughed when after the fight they suggested Brook fight Malignaggi. I can already tell you how that goes, and I like Paulie.
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
What a ridiculous choice of opponent. I’d never heard Malignaggi even mentioned before. I can understand that they don’t want to throw him in with the likes of Berto right away, but he should go for the WBA champ or Mike Jones next, imo.
BTW, i lost connection to BLH in the fight, but that 12th rd was terrible referreing.
N’Dou was holding on for dear life, yet the moren ref kept warning Brook for some idiotic reason. He was close to stoppong him, imo.
That many people want to watch Felix Sturm?!
Jesus, never underestimate a boring fighter from Germany with a world title belt.
"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 Jun 25, 2011 4:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Jim Watt’s the only person who heard that Felix Sturm was looking to fight Sergio Martinez…
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 4:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Watched Sturm-De La Hoya the other day preparing to see this one.
It reminded me some of Kotelnik-Alexander, in that I can understand why both fights were scored completely wrong, insomuch as idiots can’t tell punches landed from punches thrown, and can’t keep how the fight went away from how they thought the fight would go.
It’s not duty, per se, when you’re getting paid that much to do so little. Guess his German has improved over the years, though.
He’s big in commercials as well
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
He either did some Calvin Klein work or he just refuses to not wear Calvin Klein boxer-briefs in photos constantly. And honestly neither would surprise me.
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He still sounds like he’s got a mouth full of cotton wool when speaking German.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 4:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wladimir Klitschko’s weird Muhammad Ali entry was at least quite cool. Seeing Felix Sturm brush his teeth is just weird.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 4:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
“His favorite band, Linkin Park…”
yeah, go Macklin.
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if you thought Sturm’s entrance was something,Klit’s entrance next week is gonna be just something else.
David Haye’s is pretty great too, though. There’s just something about “Aint No Stopping Us Now” that works so well.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 4:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Blue Point here. Good local summer fodder
by Flashpacker on Jun 25, 2011 4:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Does Sturm try to copy AA now?
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Off-topic
But Koeln (Cologne) is such a great city, really enjoyed my 6 months there.
by Flashpacker on Jun 25, 2011 5:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
That right to the body was there all round for Macklin, but Felix is also marking him up already with the jab. Very interesting stuff.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sturm vs Macklin Round 1
Macklin digs to the body to start the fight. Really going at the body. Now Sturm drops his elbows, but Macklin still digging away. Right to the body by Macklin. Sturm is turtled up in a big way as Macklin just keeps throwing, and a lot of those body shots are really landing clean and hard. He’s happy to go to the body. Sturm with a jab which gets a rise from the crowd. Sturm throws to the body now, unleashes a hook up top. There’s another one that misses. Nice sneaky right from Sturm catches Macklin wide open. Jab from Sturm, body shot from Macklin. Hey this is a fun little first round. Macklin back to digging into the body. This is a big pace from Mack the Knife. He takes the round.
Macklin 10-9
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that right hand Sturm snuck in caught Macklin hard and could be a real weapon. Macklin is not exactly a defensive wizard.
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I’ve always felt Sturm punches harder than his record shows. If Macklin can’t dent him, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a late stoppage, what with Macklin’s history of gassing big.
"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 Jun 25, 2011 5:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
me too
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
What it is, IMO, is that when a fight is easy for Felix, he’s generally never felt any need to risk anything, so he just jabs and cruises. He’s not a risk-taker.
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Sturm vs Macklin Round 2
Another right to the body by Macklin. Sturm starting to let his hands go more, pumping that jab out, missing, but getting it moving. Right hand misses for Sturm. Right tot he body again by Macklin. Macklin coming on VERY hard here! This is a hell of a star for Matthew Macklin. He sure as hell came here to win, and he’s trying to break Sturm down physically.
Sturm just not busy enough. Even when Macklin takes a little breather, Sturm is just waiting for Macklin, and he’s not even counter punching him, which he could. Now there’s a nice rally from Sturm, with a left to the body and one upstairs. Macklin comes back on him. This is phone booth stuff. This is my kind of fight if it gets any nastier.
Good chopping right by Sturm. He’s coming alive late in the round. Macklin with another shot to the body. Macklin’s round, but closer this time, and getting very interesting.
Macklin 10-9
Macklin 20-18
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This is a serious fight. Damn.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sturm vs Macklin Round 3
Sturm with a good left hook catches Macklin as Macklin lands one. Sturm’s was better. Sturm’s jab coming into play more and more. Not like he likes to use it, but he’s throwing more now. he knows he’s in a fight. Left hook by Sturm. Macklin to the body, then a hook upstairs doesn’t get past the glove. Sturm blocking uppercuts inside now. Sturm starting to turn it up, finding his openings, timing Macklin, and landing good shots, and taking Macklin’s offense away somewhat. Macklin coming back to the body now, just bulling him to the ropes as Sturm holds that guard high.
Sturm with a right, Macklin to the body but those aren’t landing as hard as they were before. Jabs from Sturm, now he has some range for the jab. Macklin chopping away and rocks Sturm’s head with a right hand. Macklin closing the round hard, but this one was Sturm’s, who COMES BACK!
Hey now — hey now. We have a good fight here.
Sturm 10-9
Macklin 29-28
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Back to the body please Matthew - that left side of Sturm's body is begging to be hit.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sturm vs Macklin Round 4
Macklin going back to work, now trying to rip through Sturm’s gloves upstairs. And he’s having some success, too. Macklin lands a right hand. Sturm’s pace back to normal in the first half of the round. Right counter by Sturm, not flush. There’s a nice combo from Sturm, but Macklin eats it and just comes right back to dig to the body. Sturm starting to come alive, and Macklin might have already taken too much out of himself with the pace. It likely won’t come up immediately, but the punches from him — as Watt says — don’t have the snap they did earlier. But Macklin just KEEPS ON COMING. Uppercut from Sturm, Macklin comes back again. Sturm again lands hard, Macklin again fires right back.
This fight…kicks ass?
Sturm 10-9
38-38
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Its looking as if Macklin’s just swapped Jamie Moore for… Felix Sturm? Never thought I’d say those words.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Is Sturm rope-a-doping? He gave the face of absolute exhaustion to Macklin for a second there…weird.
Sturm vs Macklin Round 5
Macklin eats a nasty uppercut from Sturm, but walks through it. Another shot snaps Macklin’s head back. Macklin’s activity dipping this round as Sturm has managed to find distance and start to work his game better. Sturm looking very strong this round. Body shot from Sturm. Two rights. Three. Macklin crowding Sturm but not throwing as much now. But he’s right there, and throwing enough for sure. Macklin coming hard now late, trying to steal the round.
Sturm 10-9
Sturm 48-47
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I’ve seen many having the same card. Who knows?
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I got Macklin 48-47
But I think I’d prefer to be Felix Sturm here. I can’t see Macklin conceivably keeping up this pace, and Sturm is landing a lot of hard, clean punches.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
John Rawling calls it "perverse judging" that would have Sturm up.
He ever heard of a close fight?
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sturm vs Macklin Round 6
Sturm comes off the stool slow and was said to be “slumped on his stool” in the corner. Again Macklin starting quicker. Sturm really looks well out of his comfort zone this round. This is not his type of fight. That said, he’s doing fine in this type of fight. Sturm’s body is all pinked up. Macklin back to outworking him, though Sturm is landing good shots here and there. I will say I think Sturm is a better puncher than reputation, but I don’t know that he’s such a good puncher he can really hurt Macklin without something big. Big right by Sturm near the end.
Macklin 10-9
57-57
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I’m hoping for a KO one way or another here. The only satisfying end to what’s been a very entertaining war of attrition. Oh, for a 15-rounder.
Yeah, I miss 'em.
Those three additional rounds could really make a difference.
When Sturm doubled up that jab, he must have felt like he was back in the old days. But hey, no time to start getting nostalgic for Giovanni Lorenzo, Sturm is fighting a serious guy and this is great to watch.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sturm vs Macklin Round 7
Sturm fighting his fight this round. This is his pace, his style. Macklin has let him do it, too. Macklin and Sturm both land, and here comes Macklin with a flurry. Now it’s back to Macklin’s fight. Macklin tagging the body again, and going upstairs. Now it’s a Macklin round, but there’s a big right by Sturm! Boy this is some seesaw shit. Sturm marking up quite a bit, but he’s coming with good offense at times, same as Macklin. Just barely to Sturm for me.
Sturm 10-9
Sturm 67-66
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A round off for Macklin maybe? Preparing himself for a big final quarter perhaps…
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
I’m fearful of some absurd 118-114 card for Sturm
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Sturm vs Macklin Round 8
Macklin busier, Sturm laying off a little. Pace seems to be on both of them at this point. And what a fight this has become. Sturm trying to find the jab. Macklin laying back more than early on, but he couldn’t have kept that up. Still, I think he’s outworking Sturm this round and landing just as much. Both are doing some nice work defensively considering that Macklin has been a little reckless and Sturm has been hit a lot.
Macklin 10-9
76-76
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I don’t mind Macklin taking that round off. Didn’t take too many punishing shots, but he can’t let Sturm get into a rhythm with the jab.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thought he tried to take it off and still just outworked Sturm, who didn’t do as much as Watt was saying IMO.
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
All of these rounds are tight. It’s a very interesting fight.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Macklin can’t let a gap develop between him and Sturm. Needs to stay with his head on Sturm’s chest and stop him pumping out that jab.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
can’t keep Macklin far enough away often enough, I think
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Even when he lands it at range, if Macklin wants to come forward, he just walks through it.
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Sturm vs Macklin Round 9
Macklin back to his earlier pace, or closer to it, and pressing inside on Sturm again. Sturm with a jab, Macklin just goes through it and keeps walking him down. Double jab by Sturm, Macklin’s mouthpiece is out. Quick break, back to Macklin pressing the action and digging away. I like what Macklin’s doing this round. HEEEEY round ends about 12 seconds early by the Sky clock.
Macklin 10-9
Macklin 86-85
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Sturm vs Macklin Round 10
Sturm trying to find his rhythm still. Might be a little late for rhythm finding when it’s a rhythm like Sturm enjoys. Macklin finding himself at arm’s length, though, and Sturm is taking this round. There’s a nice uppercut from Sturm. Half a round left to go, who knows what Macklin comes with from here. Macklin digging again, mostly blocked by Sturm. Macklin coming hard again with under a minute left, and Sturm backs into a corner, then turns it around and starts winging rights — BIG ONE LANDS! Macklin hangs on and just fights back! What a fight this is! Another right catches Macklin coming in. That right hand is ALL THERE for Sturm now!
Sturm 10-9
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Huge round for Sturm.
Macklin is dog tired, but he has to get closer to Sturm, otherwise it is Felix’s fight from here on in.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
What a stunning fight.
So much sustained action, it’s been magnificent to watch.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sturm vs Macklin Round 11
Sturm landing hard again, but Macklin is right there. Blood from Sturm’s mouth. Sturm battering Macklin when he lets it go. Just starting to outbox and outfight Macklin, who is still there to fight. Great uppercut by Sturm, Macklin just GOES THROUGH IT. I mean Macklin is just going through some really good shots, and they’re hard, clean shots. He’s just that tough. He’s also blocking most of Macklin’s flurries now. Macklin with a left, then a right does land. Left hook by Sturm.
Sturm 10-9
Sturm 105-104
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Sturm 105-104
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
That’s close
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WHAT A FIGHT
115-113 Sturm, but that was FOTY stuff.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 25, 2011 5:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sturm vs Macklin Round 12
Sturm starting with big shots, Macklin trying to find his way in but can’t land the way he was earlier. In the latter rounds his body work has really gone away. Macklin just firing away! Sturm just landing the better punches now, has been for the last few. Macklin going at Sturm to the body again. Macklin throwing everything he has but most of this is being blocked. Right hand by Sturm. Macklin comes back hard! This is another tight round. Right hand by Sturm, Macklin back again! More rights from Sturm! STURM ENDING THE FIGHT WITH A MASSIVE RALLY!
Good God, what a brawl. What a fucking fight.
10-10
Sturm 115-114
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I’ve seen 118-110 Macklin cards. Lou DiBella is already screaming bloody murder. All I’ll say is, when Jim Watt — JIM WATT — has it a draw, if you’re going 10-2 Macklin, y’might really be showing reverse German bias more than anything.
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Truly great fight. Legit FOTY contender.
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Sturm vs Macklin Scores
115-113 Macklin
116-112 Sturm
116-112 Sturm
Felix Sturm by split decision
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A great fight. A great, great fight. Macklin’s best performance to date and he has nothing to be ashamed of. Will say now Macklin is moving up in our MW rankings. I’d love to see a rematch.
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116-112 is in the realm of possibility. Let’s not get all up in arms when the more appropriate score would probably be 115-113 Sturm. It’s one round, people.
It could have been a draw. I had Sturm ahead by one round, wouldn’t have argued hard about it.
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Dan Rafael and Lennox Lewis crucifying the judges over on Epix. I have to agree with them, in that I can’t see how Sturm won eight rounds. I thought Macklin won 115-113.
He had this one for Berto
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We’re not talking about 118-110 scores here. Which some of the Germany-hating Macklin boosters are claiming for Macklin.
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by Scott Christ on Jun 25, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I was a bit suprised by how educated Macklin is. He was studying law at university but dropped out to pursue his boxing career. He also speaks German fluently, as you mention.
Yes, it seems he has quite a few string to his bow.
After all, it wasn’t really a good fight by Sturm. He didn’t capitalize on his strenghts enough. Probably that’s what made it a great fight in the end.
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And there lies my fear if there was a rematch. With some separation, as in the most percussive parts of the last rounds, Sturm landed some wicked blows. Imagine a fight that starts with five rounds of that.
Didnt really rate Sturm before this but wow.
With so much stuff to hate about boxing these days I’m glad theres still guys that put on a show like this and make me a fan of them. Great stuff by both.
by Shitali Klitschko on Jun 26, 2011 4:21 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
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