Bad Left Hook Live Results and Coverage: Mikkel Kessler vs Mehdi Bouadla, Gavin Rees vs Andy Murray

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Kasper Bruun (10-0, 3 KO) vs Jay Morris (14-18-2, 4 KO)

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

Bruun looks OKish. Morris is game.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

Boxzanne@gmail.com cannot find this live. Only the ones starting later, 4:45 pm est.

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by BoxAnne on Jun 4, 2011 4:03 PM EDT reply actions

sent

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

thank you, I’m finally there I think.

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by BoxAnne on Jun 4, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions

middleweights

Patrick Nielsen (9-0, 5 KO) vs Joe Rea (7-3-1, 4 KO)

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 4:30 PM EDT reply actions

This is the last fight before Kessler — Dirks and Gerber fought (and won) earlier.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

And Gerber got shutout scores vs Zack Page, for whatever it’s worth.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

He's a tough guy to shut out

But who know how much of a hometown aspect there was.

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 4:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Yeah that’s what I’m wondering too.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Linky for me via FB or email so I can watch the Dane?

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
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by Matt Miller on Jun 4, 2011 4:57 PM EDT reply actions

i'll email it

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

SC, can a brother get a link? lcollins429@gmail.com

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

done

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions

This is like the fourth time I’ve sat through this 20 minute highlight reel today.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:05 PM EDT reply actions

Polsat has some long commercial breaks

by Curtis2012 on Jun 4, 2011 5:10 PM EDT reply actions

I know he won’t but I hope Kessler ends this in 30 seconds so I can watch Gavin Rees. I hate to skip a Gavin Rees fight for this tune-up shit.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:10 PM EDT reply actions

I can’t listen. Is Kessler coming in with the Viking Warrior song?

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:10 PM EDT reply actions

yes

by Curtis2012 on Jun 4, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions

…what the fuck

WHAT
EYE INJURY?

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

UNLEASHING HIS HELL
YOU WILL NOT EVEN HEAR THE BELL

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:12 PM EDT reply actions

lyrical genius.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

half a watch band

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:16 PM EDT reply actions

about to get this party starteeeed

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:16 PM EDT reply actions

What's the point of national anthems?

there’s no title on the line,isn’t Kess the champion emeritus

by Curtis2012 on Jun 4, 2011 5:17 PM EDT reply actions

Mehdi Bouadla seems like kind of a weirdo, but maybe not as weird as that Danish man(?) giving him the thumbs down and a hearty booooooo

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:19 PM EDT reply actions

Kessler has very little respect for this dude, it appears. Just right in front of him from the opening bell.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

Kessler jabbing, Bouadla finding him with some early shots. 1-2 from Kessler. Now pumping the jab at distance. Kessler controlling from the outside now, jab jab jab. Bouadla lands a couple jabs. Kessler starting to throw a few power shots, including a long uppercut. Mostly just bossing with the jab. Looks fairly sharp all things considered.

Kessler 10-9

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

yea, he could def look more sloppy.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Kess is trying to finish this as early as he can

by Curtis2012 on Jun 4, 2011 5:27 PM EDT reply actions

Kessler-Bouadla R2

Kessler unleashing the right behind the jab to start this round. Bouadla is trying to trade in there, but Kessler is mostly just picking him apart from range.

Kessler 10-9
Kessler 20-18

Storm rollin’ in in my neck of the woods.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:27 PM EDT reply actions

This Mehdi dude ever been stopped?

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:28 PM EDT reply actions

no

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

bless Kessler, maybe we’ll be in time for Rees.

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by BoxAnne on Jun 4, 2011 5:29 PM EDT reply actions

damn- nice right hook.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:29 PM EDT reply actions

taking a point?

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

Kessler-Bouadla R3

Down goes Bouadla and he is in a bad way! He doesn’t look good at all. Man Kessler isn’t fucking around here. This is as gross a mismatch as i expected – maybe more so. Kessler just hammering him now. Bouadla staggered again. Now he’s trying to pull some Naz shit, Bouadla is. Instead he just gets cornered and pounded on some more. Big right! Kessler stalking and looking to finish. Ugh, I think Bouadla’s going to survive the round.Kessler blasts a right through the gloves.

Kessler 10-8
Kessler 30-26

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:32 PM EDT reply actions

that was a 10-7, ref took a point for Bouadla spitting out his mouthpiece on the knockdown.

Not that the scores really matter lol

by uGotKTFO on Jun 4, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks, my stream cut during the mouthpiece bit and I wasn’t sure if he lost a point or not.

So 30-25

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Off-Topic: Is any one surprised that Zbik hasn't pull out of tonight's fight?

by Curtis2012 on Jun 4, 2011 5:33 PM EDT reply actions

Slightly.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

he has a history of that?

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s a Universum fighter

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions

This Mehdi guy is still pretty game. – He’s taken some shots and Kessler can hit.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:35 PM EDT reply actions

another right hand. He looks about done.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

Kessler-Bouadla R4

Bouadla really is standing in there and trying. Trouble is he doesn’t look like he can punch much and he’s not near Kessler’s class. And down goes Bouadla again with 10 seconds left in the round, just caught wide open and down he went, shaking his head. This is a pointless exercise now.

Kessler 10-8
Kessler 40-33

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

He’s game. but not competitive

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Jun 4, 2011 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

Fight should be stopped

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Jun 4, 2011 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

Fight should be stopped

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Jun 4, 2011 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

any minute, yep.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I want to see Kessler v. Bute. And I want to see Kessler kick Bute’s ass.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:38 PM EDT reply actions

I think Bute’s style is just all wrong for the robotic Kessler.

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Jun 4, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Mikkel could do well if he forces the fight inside and guts it out. Bute sucks in close. But if it’s at range, I think Bute eventually rips him.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Agree. Bute will avoid the inside as much as possible. And Kessler isn’t a relentless pressure fighter that just forces an inside fight

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Jun 4, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe. I question a few things about Bute that I think Kessler will answer in that fight.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I used to question Kessler’s heart – but not after his fight with Cobra.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Kessler-Bouadla R5

And Bouadla just keeps coming forward, trying to find a way to win. He has no hope but damn if he’s not trying. And down goes Bouadla once again. Why is this continuing? Ugh.

Kessler 10-8
Kessler 50-41

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:40 PM EDT reply actions

oh wait did they call that a slip?

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

yea, though it was caused by a punch from my take. A good punch.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

called it a slip didn’t they?

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

then 50-42!!

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, slip

by uGotKTFO on Jun 4, 2011 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

I'm outta here, this is a pitiful match up. See you all later tonight.

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by Matt Miller on Jun 4, 2011 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

Probably hard to gauge what is left of Kessler with this comeback fight.

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by jrok on Jun 4, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

what do you think of Kessler v. Bute?

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

There a difference between a tune-up and a mismatch. This is a straight mismatch. Disappointed in Kessler for taking it

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Jun 4, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

body-shot hurt him. Mehdi’s done. This should be over.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

Kessler-Bouadla R6

And another knockdown. This is awful. Enough already. Referee lets him fight on for whatever reason. And down again, and finally they stop this.

Mikkel Kessler TKO-6

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

Thank god.

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by BoxAnne on Jun 4, 2011 5:44 PM EDT reply actions

Fight really should of been Kessler TKO 3. Went on to long

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Jun 4, 2011 5:44 PM EDT reply actions

who is the dude who just hugged it out with Kessler? – in the suit.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:44 PM EDT reply actions

Is that Sauerland himself?

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Wasn’t paying close attention, but I think it was Wilfried Saurland his promoter.

by uGotKTFO on Jun 4, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

woo, didn't miss Rees vs Murray on Sky

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:44 PM EDT reply actions

Great time for the stoppage Kessler...

Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.

by Dafs on Jun 4, 2011 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

*timing on

Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.

by Dafs on Jun 4, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

wow…this fight reminded me of when i would punch my brother as he slept

by Alex1000 on Jun 4, 2011 5:48 PM EDT reply actions

Woo storm sirens going off.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:53 PM EDT reply actions

well I might be out for a bit here

This fucker’s rolling in fast.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

part of Missouri you in?

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

NW Indiana

I’m around center of that storm on top of Chicago.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

yea, that’s a dark center.

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by lcollins1 on Jun 4, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Does your laptop

work in your basement?

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by BoxAnne on Jun 4, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m third floor apartment. No basement here. I guess if it gets real hairy I’ll go downstairs with my cats and laptop. But I think the worst of it is missing me with the direction it’s moving.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions

what a world we got lately. Be safe.

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by BoxAnne on Jun 4, 2011 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Just looked at the radar again, that thing’s gonna get nasty down in central IN. Hope it just stays rain.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions

and now it's back

Huge lightning bolts. Thunder shook the building. Fuck off already.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions

This fight has been excellent that I’ve noticed.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:22 PM EDT reply actions

Rees-Murray?

by cyke on Jun 4, 2011 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Robbie Turley vs Carl Frampton

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Turley really fought hard. Very brave and energized.

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by BoxAnne on Jun 4, 2011 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright, main event time. Now it’s just flashes of lightning and spits of rain, I think I’m out of the woods. Good thoughts to those southeast of me.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:41 PM EDT reply actions

Hmm

Gavin Rees with a new nickname “The Rock” and walks into “Can’t Stop the Rock”. All appropriate I guess, although Rees is usually built a bit more like a pile of clay than a rock.

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 6:43 PM EDT reply actions

Rees has always been “The Rock”, no?

Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.

by Dafs on Jun 4, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I think so too.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe. I don't remember it fron when he fought Kotelnik, but I could be wrong.

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Massive height difference here

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

I wouldn't be shocked if this is the best fight of the weekend.

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 6:45 PM EDT reply actions

Me either. Rees has become one of my favorite guys to watch.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Rees and think he gets too much stick for being “the worst titlist of all time.” That defeat to Kotelnik doesn’t look that bad after the Ukranian’s performances against Maidana and Alexander.

Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.

by Dafs on Jun 4, 2011 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions

He was a weak titlist but I’ve softened on that, too. He’s a tough little fucker.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Not even the worst British fighter to win a "world title" in the last five years or so

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh, Dan Tucker died at the end of that one

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

Rees-Murray R1

Rees already throwing haymakers within the first 30 seconds. Nice right by Rees. he’s getting Murray leaning in. Rees moving in and out very well, slipping punches and landing that right hand. Upjab lands. Rees using the jab nicely so far, then picking him with that right hand. Murray’s going to have to adjust to the speed.

Rees 10-9

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

I think I would like some Crispy Minis.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

Rees-Murray R2

So far Rees just looks a higher class than Murray, who can’t seem to find an acceptable range. Rees doing a good job getting in, tying up, and getting out. It’s not the prettiest thing in the world, but he does it effectively. Rees easily winning this so far. Murray looks passionless in there.

Rees 10-9
Rees 20-18

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

Completely off topic

But I just discovered whipahol, and I might be addicted.

http://www.whippedlightning.com/

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

Whoa

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions

13.5% alcohol

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Jaw-dropping gastronomy…

Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.

by Dafs on Jun 4, 2011 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Rees-Murray R3

Rees going to the body now, which he didn’t do in the first two rounds. Rees totally dominating this fight, and doing so without having to really stretch himself, either. Murray has really done nothing.

Rees 10-9
Rees 30-27

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

Murray makes Rees look like a power puncher

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 7:02 PM EDT reply actions

Rees-Murray R4

Murray lands a right, same as he did last round, and then Rees gets right back to work on him. Murray just doesn’t look comfortable in there at all. Not fighting with any urgency, not trying to do anything different. Short on jabs, missing most that he follows with, then he just tries the same thing again.

Rees 10-9
Rees 40-36

And I blanked and didn’t post that

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:03 PM EDT reply actions

Gavin Rees with the worst Roy Jones impression I've ever seen there

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

Rees-Murray R5

Finally Murray starting to show some aggression. Good right by Murray, Rees rolls with it. Now Rees starts hit little hands down Calzaghe impression. Rees FIRING bombs toward the end of the round, and that steals one of the closer rounds of the fight – not that it was all that close.

Rees 10-9
Rees 50-45

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

Rees-Murray R6

Rees clearly no longer has any respect for Murray’s ability. He’s toying with him, and in doing so is winning the fight just as easily as he has been for the first five rounds. Murray has had basically zero success in this fight. Rees nailing him with big shots this round, repeatedly. Just totally in control now. Murray has nothing.

Rees 10-9
Rees 60-54

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:10 PM EDT reply actions

Hope Rees goes for the stoppage here… Its not out of reach.

Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.

by Dafs on Jun 4, 2011 7:12 PM EDT reply actions

Rees-Murray R7

Not even close at this point. Too easy for Rees.

Rees 10-9
Rees 70-63

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

Botha beat Flo Simba

So much for that.

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

Francois Botha???

What did he beat him at? Shuffleboard?

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Jun 4, 2011 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow.

Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.

by Dafs on Jun 4, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Rees-Murray R8

Murray with a little left hook. Rees maybe getting a bit sloppy at this point, maybe tiring some. Murray actually winning this round. But unless something big happens it’s probably too late.

Murray 10-9
Rees 79-73

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

Rees-Murray R9

Yeah, Rees has slowed down quite a bit, and looks lethargic. Murray pressing him to the ropes, both digging to the body. Rees loses a point because he’s getting a little dirty. Proactive referee. Rees holding and holding. He’s suddenly in dire straits for God’s sake. Rees throws, but he’s now completely exhausted. Well what in the hell. Rees throwing everything he’s got trying to get Murray out of there. He’s desperate.

Murray 10-9
-1 for Rees
Rees 87-83

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

Is this 10 or 12 rounds?

by cyke on Jun 4, 2011 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

12

Euro lightweight belt

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Rees-Murray R10

Rees looking a bit more alive this round, but he’s sloppy as hell at this point. Tired as he is I think he’s winning the round again, because he’s shutting down Murray’s offense with all the holding, and landing some good shots. Murray wobbles a bit on a left hook. Rees with another big shot.

Rees 10-9
Rees 97-92

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

Rees-Murray R11

Credit to Rees, he’s fighting with all he’s got left now. It’s ugly as boiled sin, but he’s still getting the job done and not letting Murray establish offense.

Rees 10-9
Rees 107-101

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

Rees-Murray R12

Rees with a left hook. Right hand by Rees. Another one wobbles Murray a hair. The real problem here is that Andy Murray just isn’t very good. A better fighter might have really put it down on Rees the last four/five rounds, Murray won two of them. Another right by Rees, then he ties him up and kills a few seconds. Left hook by Murray, but Rees throws and ties him up again. Murray needs a knockout here in 20 seconds, and Rees will probably hold him for 12 of those. And he has done so.

Rees 10-9
Rees 117-110

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:35 PM EDT reply actions

Just tuned in – all I know is those are my least favourite gloves out there. Sounds like the fight went as most thought it would go, to be honest. He’s always fun is Gavin Rees.

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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 4, 2011 7:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Why are Sky trying to make it out as a closer fight than what it is?

Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.

by Dafs on Jun 4, 2011 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

Rees-Murray Scores

115-112
115-112
116-112

Gavin Rees by unanimous decision
New European Lightweight Champion

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by Scott Christ on Jun 4, 2011 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

Gavin Rees vs.Gary Buckland would be fun…

Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.

by Dafs on Jun 4, 2011 7:39 PM EDT reply actions

Rees vs John Murray would be even more fun

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by Brickhaus on Jun 4, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Those Haye-Klitschko teasers have got me pumped! Still can’t believe its actually happening – DAMN!

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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 4, 2011 7:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I might be more excited to see the HBO: Face off part than the actual fight…

Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.

by Dafs on Jun 4, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Wlad’s gonna cut Haye to shreds verbally.

by The Twillness on Jun 4, 2011 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s dependent on HBO making it available for UK users… But yes, the whole thing is super exciting. Don’t think its going to be that fun to watch, but it’ll be tense, tactical and interesting.

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by Oli Goldstein on Jun 4, 2011 7:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions