Bad Left Hook Live Results and Coverage: Burns vs Cook and Murray vs Mitchell
by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 3:37 PM EDT
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Sky Sports is live at 4 p.m. EDT today with a nice card featuring a double main event in the 130 and 135 pound divisions.
At super featherweight, titlist Ricky Burns (31-2, 8 KO) puts his WBO trinket on the line against Nicky Cook (30-2, 16 KO) in an intriguing matchup that could land Cook his second major title. Cook held this belt before briefly, beating Alex Arthur, but lost it in his next fight to Roman Martinez, the man Burns unseated.
At lightweight, John Murray (31-0, 18 KO) has given up his European title to chase a major belt on the world stage, but will first have to deal with returning countryman Kevin Mitchell (31-1, 23 KO). Mitchell, 26, hasn't fought since a TKO-3 loss in May 2010 to Michael Katsidis, and since then has had a bad run outside of the ring, drinking his money away, while currently he's due up on some fairly serious drug charges. He'll try to put that aside and get his career back on the right track.
Also in action today: Welterweight prospect Frankie Gavin (10-0, 8 KO) faces Curtis Woodhouse (15-2, 10 KO), and light heavyweight Tony Bellew (15-0, 10 KO) faces Ovill McKenzie (18-10, 7 KO) for the second time.
Bad Left Hook will have live, round-by-round updates and scoring, with immediate post-fight analysis. Join us this afternoon for some UK fights!
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Apparently, Poland are terrific at something called “Speedway.”
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I'll be watching the Huck fight
so I’ll tell you guys how that goes,also,I just found out that Arthur Abraham is returning to 160.
Yeah I saw that too. Good for him, I guess. I don’t think he beats any of the best fighters there either, but whatever.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Well if they do that, then I’m fine with it. Big fight in Germany, obviously. But I would like to see Macklin get his rematch first.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Kind of. Basically Wolak vs Rodriguez kept me awake against all odds and I passed out right after ShoBox for a while, then was up a while, and then got some real sleep. So I feel more "refreshed’ than anything today.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
McKenzie coming in
So this is up first. I do know the Gavin result already but if you don’t and they plan on showing it on delay or anything, I won’t spoil.
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Bellew vs McKenzie Round 1
McKenzie slips early, both guys bouncing around and feinting a lot. McKenzie with a little charge, arms flailing, nothing really landing. Bellew gets off the ropes with one shot. McKenzie with a right to the body. Bellew looking to land at range, but he can’t get there. Nobody really landing much of anything so far.
10-10
I guess you could give it to McKenzie on activity but none of that shit landed.
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Bellew vs McKenzie Round 2
This is slop. It really is. McKenzie is wound up really tight and Bellew is just bouncing around the ring. Nobody’s doing much at all.
10-10
20-20
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Bellew vs McKenzie Round 3
I mean nobody is landing anything much clean. I’m tired of hearing about how this is “cagey” and how I “can’t blame them.” Whatever, man. I didn’t sign up to watch a “cagey” Tony Bellew fight. Shut it, Watt.
I’m sorry, but this is a crap fight so far.
Bellew 10-9
Bellew 30-29
I could have gone 10-10 again but McKenzie flailed less.
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I’m not watching, but I’m feeling remarkably smug that this one sounds like it’s going how I fancied. Bellew just isn’t very good and tricky fighters (I say tricky but McKenzie is more just awkward) are always going to be a nightmare for him.
"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 Jul 16, 2011 4:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bellew not only isn’t good, but now he’s not even putting on a “fun” fight. This stinks.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahhh how happy I am to be in NYC this weekend. Managed to catch Wolak-Rodriguez and managed to miss Bellew-McKenzie. It’s good to be a Brit on holiday.
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by Oli Goldstein on Jul 16, 2011 4:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Bellew vs McKenzie Round 4
HEY! It’s the same crappy round again. I guess Bellew is landing the better punches again. McKenzie is awful, to be fair to Bellew — I mean, Bellew isn’t very good either (Cleverly vs Bellew is rather laughable, to be honest), but McKenzie sucks. There’s a body shot from him though. And that’s it!!
Bellew 10-9
Bellew 40-38
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Maybe Watt is right………….bellew would be better off in the cruiser division…….making weight might be tough for him
I really just think he isn’t anything more than a domestic-level fighter no matter what he weighs.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
And that “much vaunted power” is just a myth. The guy really doesn’t hit that hard, he just kind of says that he does.
"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 Jul 16, 2011 4:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Bellew vs McKenzie Round 5
It would be just GREAT if Bellew would uncork his right hand at any point. McKenzie with a late round rush but nothing comes of it.
Bellew 10-9
Bellew 50-47
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Bellew vs McKenzie Round 6
McKenzie finally lands some good shots and Bellew complains to the referee. What the hell is with him tonight? Bellew now trying to land a right in counter.
McKenzie 10-9
Bellew 59-57
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Bellew vs McKenzie Round 7
Watt is harping on McKenzie constantly as if Bellew is doing fucking anything either.
10-10
Bellew 69-67
This really, really sucks.
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In reality Bellew just ain’t that good. Never understood the little hype he got
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
I appreciated that his crappiness and ballsiness made for some fun fights. This is exactly what I don’t want to see with a Tony Bellew fight.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly. Stick to watch at least made you watchable. Reminds me when John Duddy all of a sudden wanted to box instead of slug
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 16, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Bellew vs McKenzie Round 8
ugh
Bellew 10-9
Bellew 79-76
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Huck coming out to a live performance
not as good as the Klitschkos and No,it’s not the Scorpions,lol
Bellew vs McKenzie Round 9
Hahaha Jim Watt thinks that this fight can’t lead to a world title shot. He should ask Frank Warren.
Bellew 10-9
Bellew 89-85
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I just hope McKenzie doesn’t some how get this and than pushes for a trilogy
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
That doesn’t really reassure me
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 16, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Bellew vs McKenzie Round 10
Finally Bellew actually leads some real action, but then he doesn’t knock McKenzie out so he gets away from McKenzie. referee talking to Bellew about heads coming together. Bellew looks crazy disinterested in this fight. Just aloof.
Bellew 10-9
Bellew 99-94
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it's up there
This is real bad. Bellew is delusional.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I love the commentary. “Bellew feels he’s putting on a masterclass. There’s certainly two schools of thought there.” No, there’s one school of thought. If I said, “Hey, George Bush is Puerto Rican,” it doesn’t mean there’s two schools of thought on that. He’s not.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
At least
Jim Watt has admitted what a joke any mention of Cleverly v Bellew would be.
Bellew couldn’t have “sold” himself in a worse way.
I love how Scott’s round by round is two sentences long….tells you all you need to know lol
#1 Devon Alexander hater
And he’s actually showing the fight love by making it 2 sentences.
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 16, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Bellew vs McKenzie Round 11
Awful, awful fight.
McKenzie 10-9
Bellew 108-104
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Bellew vs McKenzie Round 12
Finally there’s two seconds of real fire, first since the opening round. All people expected here was a fun little tear-up and we got nothing of the sort. Bellew dropped his own stock, and he’s done more complaining than effective punching tonight.
Bellew lets out a big scream at the end of the fight. Worst celebration scream I’ve ever seen.
Bellew 10-9
Bellew 118-113
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McKenzie 36/361
Bellew 78/392
I’ve never seen a guy go this crazy about landing 78 punches over 12 rounds.
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Bellew is … so hilarious here. Holy shit he’s out of his ass.
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Who won between Gutknecht-Di Giacomo?
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 16, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 16, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
God I missed the scores. My brain checked out.
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Last one was 119-110
Other two were 118-something.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
That was painful.
Not sure what Bellew’s so excited about. If you had that much energy maybe you could actually, you know, hit your fucking opponent.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
Wasn’t one of them 119-110?
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't wait to see
this delusional idiot come crashing down.
What a surprise, the “King of Stinkouts” Johnny Nelson thinks Bellew fought a good fight.
Barry McGuigan and I have a different definition of “perfect.”
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On his first fight after his honeymoon Huck will get knocked out
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 16, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I have no idea. It was actually a joke about how him never having sex leading to his aggressive style.
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 16, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, the first hour or so was a waste
Here’s hoping for something better to come.
I have to say i wouldn’t be surprised if all these fights are disappointing though.
Cook and Mitchell both have question marks against their names, as far as i’m concerned.
Hopefully they come to fight.
I don’t expect a lot of thrills with Burns vs Cook, but Murray vs Mitchell would be disappointing if it’s not at least “entertaining.”
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I disagree that this 90s music is nice.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hilarious choice of entrance music.
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by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 5:20 PM EDT reply actions
I expected Burns-Cook to be the last fight. I was hoping for Murray-Mitchell first
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
Yeah I did too, considering this was booked to be a Burns vs Cook building.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
There are reports that the Burns/Cook fight is fixed...
we shall see… Burns to win in three.
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
Ah, I see. Just saw.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
where’d you hear that? I’m just curious.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting, Dafs. I had not heard that.
If Burns gets a stoppage in 3 the fix is definitely in. He hardly ever gets a KO, never mind and early one.
Why? What has Martinez done? He’s just sat on his ass since then.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I should say I wouldn’t object or anything, but “needs” is a bit strong. Martinez “needs” to fight at all.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
From what i heard some time ago he was recovering from an injury. Shoulder I believe. And it’s not like Burns is defending against any one good
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 16, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone want the Purdy vs Watson II result?
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Burns vs Cook Round 1
Uh… oh boy. Six seconds in and Cook is down. Cook … oh boy. This…oh boy. Oh boy. Cook down again and … oh boy.
Oh boy.
Oh boy. Towel in.
Ricky Burns TKO-1
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there was no way he was fit to fight
did he not spar?
I have my doubts that he would pass a medical.
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What the hell am I watching here?
I mean seriously. Is this some sort of elaborate British humor I’m just not catching on to?
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 5:30 PM EDT reply actions
After what Dafs just said, this looks dodgy
Maybe Cook knew he was injured this week so they bet on the KO.
I would guess that someone on Cook’s team knew he wasn’t fit to fight and leaked the info – which lead to the big bets, fix rumors.
TheBoxingBulletin.com
At least it went over 7 1/2.
Try and make up for the awful Cook pick.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Disgusting. Blame should fall on both sides. Burns for even taking a fight with Cook. Who I guess earned it be going the distance with 8-33 fighter. And Cook for even getting in the ring. He knew he was hurt and limited. Why get in there? People there live paid money for a fight. Not a charade
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
betting was suspended for this fight
perhaps word got around cook’s back was shot??
…yeah, why is the BBBofC already on TV? They’re never on TV this fast.
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To help Frank with the cover act… How the hell are they satisfied that he was fit to fight?
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
There’s a lot about this that seems a little off. Officials are never on TV this fast to address something like this, and they really never make statements like “farce is a strong word” and “obviously the boy’s got an injury.”
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
A much better Huck than during the last two fights. Much more discipline, better tactics, and still winning on those great bullrushes.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
Haha
I’d say that’s about evens. I wouldn’t bet against it anyway.
KM did look sharp on the pads just then but it wouldn’t surprise be if he does a “Kermit Cintron” at the first sign of trouble.
His Ma’s probably got the lines racked up in the changing room already. :)
Fingers crossed for a good fight.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 5:59 PM EDT reply actions
Even an OK fight.
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by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Murray vs Mitchell Round 1
Mitchell does look here to fight, in decent shape and his arms look bigger than they used to, I think. Mitchell with nice, digging body shots, Murray right there to fight him. Wow: “Mitchell says with the help of his parents, he’s got it back.” He and his mom are up on drug charges right now. Come on.
Anyway.
Tangling inside, both wrestling with the arms. Good right by Murray, Mitchell back with an uppercut. Both throwing with intent. Already the best fight of the night. Good trade on the ropes! Murray with a right. Mitchell firing back nicely. Mitchell jabbing. Body shot by Mitchell again. Good start.
Mitchell 10-9
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Thank God.
Mitchell up one.
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by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 6:04 PM EDT reply actions
10-9 Mitchell
good start for mitchell he looks really sharp but murray will start to get more into this fight but i can sense a tear up
Murray vs Mitchell Round 2
Mitchell still looking sharp, landing nice shots. Nice right hand by Murray hurts Mitchell!! Mitchell dodging and trying to get his legs back, and he might have done it. Murray’s right is definitely chopping its way in there. Murray backing Mitchell down now, has him on the ropes and landing shots! Mitchell taking right hands, and ties up. Another right at the bell.
Murray 10-9
19-19
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Even fight, great stuff.
Murray’s bullying him a bit.
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by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 6:08 PM EDT reply actions
10-9 murray 19-19
well murray is starting to land well it’s easy for jim watt to say mitchell’s fighting the wrong fight but i bet it’s harder when your in there with murray
Murray vs Mitchell Round 3
Murray’s right hand is the key weapon so far. Mitchell is fighting well, but Murray’s pressure has been quite effective and he’s marching through Mitchell’s offense nicely. This is the best Murray has looked in recent fights, I think. He looks very sharp. I think Brandon Rios would braek him down within five (just because my mind wanders), but it would be a good toe-to-toe fight. Mitchell closes the round strong with some good shots, but it’s another to Murray. Good fight.
Murray 10-9
Murray 29-28
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10-9 murray 29-28 murray
closer that round but murray seemed to do the better work could have gone either way
Close round, I lean towards Mitchell but I could see either.
Guess that’s 29-29 then.
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by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 6:12 PM EDT reply actions
Murray vs Mitchell Round 4
Mitchell hanging right there with Murray, nice combination of uppercuts. Some scrappy wrestling in close as neither is keen on backing down. Murray walking Mitchell down, Mitchell trying to find a little range. Good right by Murray, now he has Mitchell on the ropes.
Mitchell 10-9
38-38
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Another close round, I favor Mitchell though.
39-38 Mitchell
Ref looks a bit like the Baptist from Lock Stock.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 6:16 PM EDT reply actions
Shame this fight got moved tp Liverpool. The crowd dont seem to appreciate it much.
They likely mostly here to see Bellew for some reason.
Maybe you do. I never much liked Courtney Burton personally.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Murray vs Mitchell Round 5
Great uppercuts from Mitchell. Murray laying on the pressure constantly, though. Body shot by Mitchell. Right to the body by Murray, now trying to land upstairs but Mitchell moves hsi head nicely. Uppercut by Mitchell. Another one. Another one. That punch is money so far, a left uppercut. Right hand by Murray. Mitchell working off the ropes. Left hook and right hand from Murray. Left uppercut again by Mitchell. Murray’s right eye swelling up. They’re calling this round for Murray and I just don’t see it. Mitchell has banged him up pretty damn good this round. Murray is right there with him and doing fine work, but I tip this one to Mitchell despite Watt’s disagreement.
Mitchell 10-9
Mitchell 48-47
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I wish my doofus streamer would stop switching to Argentina vs Uruguay after every round. The 40 seconds of soccer isn’t that interesting.
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Gotta go with a UK guy.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Liked Mitchell's work off the ropes.
49-47 Mitchell
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Murray vs Mitchell Round 6
Mitchell has gotten breathing room this round. But he’s not landing as many good shots as last round, though at the same time he’s boxing well and keeping Murray at bay a bit more. Still a good fight, which is most important. Little uppercut inside from Mitchell. Left hook by Murray.
Mitchell 10-9
Mitchell 58-56
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10-9 mitchell 57-57
much better from mitchell but he’s getting caught too much on the ropes which is allowing murray to wear him down
10-9 Mitchell
57-57
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
I liked Murray more in that round. Maybe I'm crazy.
58-57 Mitchell
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by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
I thought it was much closer than they let on.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Murray vs Mitchell Round 7
Murray really chasing after Mitchell now. Mitchell bouncing around the ring very well and keeping Murray off of him. Good shots by Mitchell! Uppercut again! BIG uppercut stings the hell out of Murray late in the round! He’s hurt! HERE COMES MITCHELL! SAVED BY THE BELL!
Mitchell 10-9
Mitchell 68-65
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I don’t think he gets into the double digit rounds at this rate. He’s banged up.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Eduard Gutknecht vs. Lorenzo Di Giacomo
119 – 107
119 – 107
120 – 105
Gutknecht defending his European Title in a rather ugly fight. Giacomo basically trying to survive from round 6 onward.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
Mitchell has won the fight with that uppercut ALL night...
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
10-9 mitchell 67-66 mitchell
murray was gone he’s walking onto to many punches has he ever heard of head movement
Mitchell was ahead before that punch but that sealed it for him.
68-66 Mitchell
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by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 6:28 PM EDT reply actions
Murray vs Mitchell Round 8
Murray comes CHARGING at Mitchell to start the round, but Mitchell gives him some OLE BULL-SHIT. Mitchell tearing into Murray at center ring! Uppercut again! Murray with a left hook! Mitchell shaken! Murray just plowing toward Mitchell now, throwing everything he’s got. DOWN GOES JOHN MURRAY ON A BIG SHOT FROM MITCHELL! HE’S IN A BAD WAY! Right eye is bad, and it will go on!
Mitchell going to close the show AND IT IS OVER!!!!!!!!
Kevin Mitchell TKO-8
What a great comeback win for Kevin Mitchell.
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I was originally going to go, sounds like (apart from Mitchell/ Murray) I didn’t miss a whole helluva lit. ;)
To be fair
Mitchell v Murray was a domestic FOTY contender, imo, but the rest of the card was just terrible. Really bad.
I don’t think anyone sane ever thought he was good, but he made for fun fights. Now he’s apparently not even going to do that, with his “masterclass” boxing against Ovill McKenzie (who stinks).
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Very little if any. He looked better than ever. Lots of fire in his belly.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
great fight! sometimes you gotta kiss a few frogs in boxing, that one was great.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
I think Katsidis has dropped enough for Mitchell to beat him if they rematch…
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
well you answered before I even asked
Get out of my head
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
IMO
Either Mitchell really was off form and/or fought the wrong fight that night or he’s just not world class.
I’m still not sure he beats Kat tbh, but i’d like to see it.
Here’s a quick question: After that, and with how Katsidis has looked lately, who would you pick in a potential rematch?
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Mitchell looked great everywhere.
Good stuff. Made up for the other two “fights”.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Jul 16, 2011 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
Soto’s going to 140.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Mitchell
showed a lot of class and respect to Murray in the interview.
Two good Brit fighters. No trash talk crap.
I really do like Kevin Mitchell. I really do hope he doesn’t go to jail. I really do hope he has his life in order. People fuck up. People get caught in life’s shitty riptides. It happens. They can correct it. I hope that’s the case, because he looked terrific today.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too
I agree. I have had a bit of a laugh at his expense over the drugs but i don’t mean it nastily.
He seems like a good guy and i hope he makes the most of his abilities.
He’s got power, speed and skills.
I was a bit surprised to learn that he hit harder than Murray, considering that he’s a small lightweight who was at 130lbs for a long time. The speed and accuracy probably make his punches more damaging.
Soto will get nowhere near Manny, but 135 was definitely getting too hot for him. He can snag a WBC belt at 140 if they decide to strip Tim Bradley and then he can defend it against nobody in Mexico for a while.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Right now I agree. Theophane is underrated, Gavin is overrated and I’m starting to think both doesn’t work hard and expects boxing to be easy.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
And when I say Gavin is overrated, I mean he’s been overrated by people like me.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 16, 2011 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
The Sky panel just confirmed that Gavin has bad eating habits and doesn’t take the game seriously enough. Everyone knows he should be no higher than 140.
McGuigan really laid down the law on him.
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