Klitschko vs Chisora: Live Stream, Results, and Round-By-Round Coverage
by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 1:30 PM EST
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Vitali Klitschko defends his WBC heavyweight title today in Munich, Germany, facing Britain's Dereck Chisora in the main event from Olympiahalle.
BoxNation in the U.K. will be going live sometime around 2:30 p.m. EST, while U.S. viewers can watch live on Epix and stream live on EpixHD.com at 4:30 p.m. EST. RTL in Germany is also carrying the card.
Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO) the heavy favorite in the fight, as expected against Chisora (15-2, 9 KO), a brash greenhorn in comparison. The mouthy Brit raised some buzz yesterday by slapping Klitschko during the weigh-in, which Klitschko has promised to repay today in the ring.
As usual, the Klitschko undercard isn't of much interest to most, but here's the lineup:
Heavyweights, 12 Rounds
Johnathon Banks (27-1-1, 18 KO) vs Nicolai Firtha (20-9-1, 8 KO)
Junior Welterweights, 8 Rounds
Serhiy Fedchenko (29-1, 13 KO) vs Laszlo Fazekas (8-0-1, 6 KO)
Featherweights, 8 Rounds
Stephen Smith (12-1, 6 KO) vs Arpad Vass (7-2, 5 KO)
Welterweights, 6 Rounds
Timo Schwartzkopf (5-0, 4 KO) vs Andre Deobald (4-2-2, 3 KO)
Junior Middleweights, 4 Rounds
Tony Harrison (4-0, 4 KO) vs Suleyman Dag (9-31, 4 KO)
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BoxNation broadcast
just started.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
David Haye
part of the broadcast team.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
woo!
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Klitschko-Chisora ring walks expected around 4 pm EST
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Now Warren says 5 p.m. EST
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
That sounds more like it – 10pm our time.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
yep
Makes sense since US TV goes on at 4:30 EST
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
A good start by Boxnation, using the Stone Roses – nice.
And then they ruin it by playing some biggidy-biggidy-bong shit.
The Streets
Haha.
He soon faded into oblivion. :)
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Just watching highlights of Chisora with “the Streets” soundtrack and by God, he wings his punches wide.
Vitali is generally a straight puncher and i just see him taking D apart through the middle.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Haye says he would have avoided the slap. “It was a well-cultured slap, I would say. As far as slaps go, it was top-notch.”
I still think he’s funny.
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Bunce: “We put the Klitschkos on this pedestal, almost like they’re from the U.N. and not the Ukraine. Someone slapping the Klitschkos, it’s like spitting on the Queen Mum. It’s absurd!”
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Haha
I just noticed how big Bunce is. No wonder they call him big daddy.
He’s at least as tall as Haye and, judging by the gut, i reckon he’s tipping the scales at around 18 1/2 stone/ 260lbs approx.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Yeah, I didn’t know he was that tall either. I usually see him sitting down, or next to other guys whose height I don’t know.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, about. It was a bit surprising to see him right around Haye’s height, though.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe Haye was stooping a little bit, or not standing comfortably.
I wonder what could have caused that?
Insert dodgy David Haye gag here
Probably was slumped to a side. (sigh) Sore toe joke. Damn it. I try so hard to not make any of those.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
Haha
I found it auite uncomfortable when he called Amir Khan Naseem Hamed, then corrected himself, then said it again a few minutes later.
Some would say that’s borderline racism. :)
I bet he loves getting on the lash with Buncey.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
It will never compare to when Jim Rosenthal called Tessa Sanderson a spear thrower. I was genuinely shocked.
Today in the US, we had ESPN run a headline “Chink in the Armor” — about Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks losing a game.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
It’s kind of hard to imagine it being a slip, I think. Just my opinion.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
Fight happening behind Frank Warren as he talks at ringside.
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Warren finds Jose Sulaiman a bit questionable. I don’t have enough room for my thoughts on that.
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Oh God it’s Jennifer Lopez
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She’s pretty, but not an all-time beauty/sexy thang.
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 2:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Fair score
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 2:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Going on a beer run
Will be back later.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Chisora being interviewed running down the stairs after the slap is kind of hilarious. Constantly looking back to see if anyone’s behind him. He’s such a goon.
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Maybe it’s just me, but he looked really…I don’t like to say scared, but…
He looked more shaken up than Vitali did, let me put it that way.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
So what the hell’s the plan here for airing fights? Are they going to Denmark for Magee-Markussen at some point prior to Vitali?
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Mayweather-Cotto preview. Even makes me excited.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
Cotto in five!
No but seriously, probably Mayweather dominating from start to finish.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, good, getting to some undercard fights. Stephen Smith is up first.
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I was tipping Smith to be a world champion about 5 years ago when he was still in the ams. He’s not quite progressed how I thought he would.
a few good judges were
maybe not all as early as you though! Wonder what went wrong for him…
I actually Have no filter.
I don’t know. Shockingly Golden Boy’s not wild about sending me press releases.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
I guess since I think Oscar’s a doofus, they can’t use the free press. Oh well.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
Well this was an evenly-matched bout.
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We have to pay for epix right?
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 2:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
So US epix is free?
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 2:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 2:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Where’s your wife? What kind of question is that?
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
Bunce says they’ll need 80,000 stadium for Vitali-Haye. What a load of shit.
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Vince exaggerating with the “they would need 80,000 for Vitali-Haye.”
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 2:27 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Who the hell is Vince? Bunce, not Vince. Dang phone. Ha.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 2:28 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Ha ha, yep. It’s been kicking my arse two ways up the street today.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 2:33 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Listening to these guys, I would almost think that a Haye-Klitschko fight is an exciting future possibility.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
You are watching a network that is bigging the next Cleverly fight. They can do anything.
Nobody will read this and care and why should they?
by Eoin_not_ian on Feb 18, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
bigging up
Nobody will read this and care and why should they?
by Eoin_not_ian on Feb 18, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
“Do you regret getting your broken toe out after the fight?” Haye does not.
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Haye: “I’m not interested in warm-up fights.”
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“Do you regret getting the broken toe?”
Another inexplicable question. Are all British broadcasts like this?
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
BoxNation has a lot of time for gab.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Haye has been in the gym getting his toe as strong as possible! I’d love to see what exercises they are.
Bunce’ voice is getting so high my dog just ran in to the room,
by Phill on Feb 18, 2012 2:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Ah yes. Short, squat Shannon Briggs.
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Look, David Haye took on the class of the division when he was A Champion. Audley Harrison, Monte Barrett, John Ruiz, and he lifted his title from the great Valuev.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
STAND
Thanks a lot, Jim!
TURN
Adam!
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TURN!
Thanks very much, and back to them triple-hitters upstairs!
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Boy. I’d pick this Kirk Johnson over just about anyone out there today.
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I can’t take a whole lot more BoxNation gab right now. Buncey on mute while listening to Primus = gold
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Oh hey, a fight!
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“Some geezer pushing his head on your head.” Is that what Bunce said?
Does “geezer” mean something else in British English than it means i n American English?
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
Yeah – it just means, like, “dude” there.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
Serhiy Fedchenko (29-1, 13 KO) vs Laszlo Fazekas (8-0-1, 6 KO) – eight rounds, junior welterweights.
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No, it is not “debatable” if Tim Bradley or Amir Khan is the best junior welterweight in the world. What the fuck
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Kaizer Mabuza: THE! South African.
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Fedchenko looks pretty good, nice mix of body and head shots.
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--- Goethe, Faust
He’s an OK fighter.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
Fedchenko 10-9
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Who’s co-calling, the fighter, which one?
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Fazekas stinks. but he’s undefeated so you KNOW he’s good. What I want to see is Wladimir vs Malik Scott
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Well, that explains it. I don’t know anything about either of these guys, but that doesn’t stop me from talking.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
I didn’t know Fazekas either. He’s game but looks sorely outclassed to me.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
Fedchenko 30-27
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Fedchenko, says Paul Smith, looks as though he’s just after the rounds and just trying to look good. ?!
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Paul Smith says the Klitschkos are “massive in the States.” That must be why they’re on a premium channel no one has.
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Fedchenko 4-0, 40-36
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lol so i’m that beiber shit on epixhd, how are y’all watching these fights?
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 3:13 PM EST reply actions
The internet. That’s as much as can be shared.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
oh well i wasn’t implying that. i thought epix were airing the undercard too instead of the random shit i’m watching right now
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
No Epix doesn’t air undercards. Prepare for hot Dan Rafael action at 4:30 though.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
The Klitschkos are massive in the States, aye Smith? Yeah…sure buddy. Ha.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 3:13 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
kind of funny having beiber playing drums on mute with the new meshuggah track playing instead. ALMOST synchs up perfectly
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 3:14 PM EST reply actions
Just a useless historical observation:
When I was a kid in the 1950s, and boxing rivalled baseball, this is the kind of fight we would watch every weekj. Nothing special, sometimes awful.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
Ancient. I remember telling William that Claudius should not be the focus.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
My buddy Thomas Didymus summed it up pretty well in a letter to me. It’s in the Nag Hammadi Library.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
I remember when the world switched from black and white to color. We were appalled at the color schemes we’d chosen for our rooms.
And our clothes? OMG. We could have died right there.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
Actually, I iinvented it. But I used my powers only for good.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
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by DrRck on Feb 18, 2012 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ah, DrRck
if we were in the same country I would buy you many beers. Properly funny times. Had a break and just caught up :)
I actually Have no filter.
You must be European. I can tell by your sense of humor, and also by the fact that you appear to like my comments.
I would like to move in with you at my earliest convenience.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
by DrRck on Feb 18, 2012 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
awesome
you won’t need to pay any rent. Just be you. I will keep the fridge well stocked with beer and wine :)
British…US born but grew up the other side of the pond!
I actually Have no filter.
I've never been called European before
sounds So much more sophisticated! :)
I actually Have no filter.
I knew you were/are European by the fact that you offered to buy me “many beers,” which is characteristically European, as opposed to “a shitload,” which is typically American. I can’t imagine wanting anything that would be measured in terms of some unit called a “shit.” Twenty shits of bread? How much bread is that? Could I carry that much, or little, in my pockets or a bag, or would I need a truck? More importantly, how much would a “shitload” of beer be? A jelly jar? A bottle of Five Hour Energy? Would it fill my bathtub?
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
that’s not fair to us yanks
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
Fedchenko shutout through six.
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Scott, could you, perhaps be a little less animated?
by Phill on Feb 18, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Shavers is a nice bloke. He’s really friendly. He has weird eyes though. I couldn’t tell if he was talking to me, or the bloke next to me.
Had it 80-72 for Fedchenko. Fazekas tried but wasn’t near good enough. Took a bit of a beating overall.
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In Germany judging is bad! In the UK you have pros like Howard John Foster, Dave Parris, and the incredible Ian John Lewis.
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Didn’t catch the scores because they smugly did not read them in English, but Fedchenko won.
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I love how they always show Buster Douglas before a Klitschko fight. Is tonight the night?….no probably not.
It’s Banks vs Firtha. Oh goodie
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Yes.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
hmmm I’m not sure about that. Tough one to call. Vitali is really old and Lenny was very, very good.
Actually can you think of a case when a fighter coming off a loss one the heavyweight title. Other than in a direct rematch?
Banks-Firtha is the gem I expected.
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Sas it all doesn’t it. The fight’s so good, the commentators are discussing the pros and cons of spelling Johnathon with an H.
I like Paul Smith as a commentator much more than i do as a fighter.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
yes, have got the supplies in.
i like how he describes the action and i agree with him about Price – Fury.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
He’s 100% right about Fury-Price. It’s unfortunate, but what can you do? TV deals are a big issue for these guys, especially promoters like Hennessy and Maloney who only have a couple of “big” fighters.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
I was referring more to who he thought the winner would be, but i agree with what you mention too.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I must have missed that part – who’d he pick?
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
Banks caught him a couple times that round. He’s in control. Firtha’s a nice guy, just not good enough.
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You know, I’m not saying he’s great, but is Banks really any worse than someone like Dimitrenko?
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I think he’s got a tidy style.
I’m trying to remember how the Adamek fight went.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
He was quite competitive vs Adamek.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, he looks more cruiser than heavy to me.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Was an amateur light heavy.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
Paul Smith would “love to” visit Detroit. No idea why.
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Firtha’s hanging around. Not threatening to win or anything, but hanging around.
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Plus Booth vs Galahad
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
Loads of fights flying under the radar today. Loads of fights period.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
Dave
I just thought i’d mention i’ve been working with Karl Place this week.
He’s an apprentice bricklayer on our site as well as doing his boxing.
Nice lad. Quiet and humble and typical of what people say about a lot of boxers.
He’s still only 23 and he’s confident of avenging his loss to Steve Williams, where he says he got stunned by a headbutt, then overwhelmed.
I rated him as a pretty good prospect before the Williams fight, and still do.
He just got caught.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I remember that one. I liked Place going into that fight, too.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
Place seems like a nice lad. I’ve never been massive on him as a prospect, he’s a decent fighter but he doesn’t get my juices flowing.
I didn’t recognise him at first until somone told me he was a boxer.
He’s got an Audi A3 and im thinking how the fuck can he afford that on apprentice wages. :)
Then i was told his sponsor bought him it.
I think he could get to British title level.
The Williams fight was an eliminator was it not?
Williams is a pretty tough kid domestically though.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Williams is a decent fighter, certainly no disgrace in losing to him. British level seems about right for Place.
My patience for this fight has dropped considerably.
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Whoa, Wladimir having words with Chisora’s camp.
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finally something exciting
shiatsu black belt
by Shnoobles McShnoobington, Esq. on Feb 18, 2012 4:05 PM EST reply actions
Uh-oh
Paul Smith just went down in my estimations when he said Tyson was hte best heavy of all time. :)
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
heavyweight
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I’m sure he said in his opinion Tyson was the best heavy ever, and that he would have beat Ali.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I’ve always thought, at his best, Tyson would be a huge challenge for Ali……………………..but for longevity, it’s hard to say Tyson is the greatest
I eman, i’m only joking. He’s entitled to his opinion. I just don’t agree with it.
Even the peak Tyson was not up there with the very,very best, imo.
Top 15-20 all time heavies, imo.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Wladimir says he’s wraps inspector. Arguing with Warren.
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Nice mind game by Vitali, sending Wlad as the hand wrap inspector.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 4:06 PM EST reply actions
It’s what they always do, really. Vitali inspected Haye’s, as they mentioned.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not a huge Klitschko fan (I like them fine) but I want one of those swank Team Klitschko jogging suits.
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If you dress in a Klitschko suit, you can do anything.
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by DrRck on Feb 18, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Haye says Chisora is in an uproar backstage. Criticizes Klitschko tactics.
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Haye should be too embarassed to leave his house after how he failed to deliver on his promises.
What a surprise, he sounds as cocky as ever.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Charlie Giles of BBBofC tells John Rawling it’s “been sorted” backstage. No more issues.
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Haye: Vitali said, " I had my boxer shorts on, Vitali sadi ’you’ve got a good body but i hate you’"
What?
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Haha
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Hahaha yeah. That was hilarious. Vitali, in his hatred of me, complimented my fit six-pack!
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Warren: “We’ve got a fight. His hands have been wrapped. … It’s all a game.”
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getting in a brit mood and having a massive bowie marathon. this should be starting up soon on epix right?
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 4:23 PM EST reply actions
Ring walks sometime after 5 p.m. EST, probably. Slight delays.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
so it’s the “hot dan rafael action” at 3:30 CT then?
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
yes
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
30min
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
Ok thanks. This undercard works better than sleeping pills
by Eugene Banks on Feb 18, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
40 min-ish
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
So has Steve Lillis been around the boxing scene for a while or what, ‘cause I don’t think I’ve seen him before boxnation started? Is he Frank Warren’s cousin or someone he knows from back in the day?
I’m not a fan of his anyway. Never seems to know quite whats happening.
by I'm going slightly mad on Feb 18, 2012 4:26 PM EST reply actions
TURN!
Adam!
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
Lillis looks like he’s scared of his own shadow.
It’s probably the DT’s from the marathon booze sessions Buncey drags him on.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
He writes for the Daily Sport i think.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I always love the front page of the son. A terrorist attack has happened and all papers go with that, not the Sport though, they’re going with ‘Busty Mandy’s Lesbo Love Games’. You can’t buy class like that, well you can, for about 20p or however much it costs to buy that shit-rag.
yeah I was just thinking
and figured what you meant as your correction came in :)
And yeah, who knows who buys the Sport apart from teenagers!
I actually Have no filter.
and to think the Sun’s the biggest selling paper in the country…not being bad or snobbish, but I don’t think it says a lot. But then more people read tabloids anyway
I actually Have no filter.
I was half-joking. :)
But i wouldn’t be surprised. I know one of their sports writers knocks about on the boxing scene.
Might be Kevin someone or other. Can’t remeber his name now.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
120-108, 119-109, 119-109 for Banks
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'He writes for the Daily Sport i think.'
Sweet Jesus.
by I'm going slightly mad on Feb 18, 2012 4:28 PM EST reply actions
Ah. The aperitif. I love Europeans.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
by DrRck on Feb 18, 2012 4:29 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Wladimir just pulled some incredible attitude at Steve Lillis.
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Who is this well-to -do old chap?
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Ah
He didn’t sound very Welsh.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Saw Curtis Cokes at the FNF in Arlington last night. He was the highlight of the night yet said nor did anything, just sat there and waived his hand once when they called his name.
That was one of the most brutal fight cards I’ve watched live. Estrada is one unlikeable creature.
"While he may strike hard blows, he is not at liberty to strike foul ones." J. Sutherland.
those are some badass gloves that chisora has got on during that press conference
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 4:37 PM EST reply actions
is chris mannix standing on something or is he that tall?
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 4:39 PM EST reply actions
3 or 4 rounds of energy and mental energy? That sounds a bit much.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 4:40 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
A kiss on the cheek would have been more noteworthy than the slap.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
Whats the deal with Boxnation? Im not a subscriber but can still watch it as of now. I thought this was encripted after half 9
by Nonpariel Barry Punchbag on Feb 18, 2012 4:42 PM EST reply actions
It’s free tonight because they had problems sorting out new subscribers’ sets.
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by Oli Goldstein on Feb 18, 2012 4:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
They were having a ton of problems, as I gathered on Twitter. People trying to subscribe but couldn’t.
Fair play to them.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
Trying to sign up for the Epix HD free trial…Hit Start Watching 15 min ago and still aint connected me.
"Kristy Alley...Val Kilmer...global warming...." - Matt in Cleveland
working for me…
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Easy now.
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by Oli Goldstein on Feb 18, 2012 4:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I just ask because to me that means something like “calm down” and obviously it doesn’t fit in this situation
Haha – sorry it was meant as a form of colloquial speak “hello”! Realise now that it does look a bit funny…
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by Oli Goldstein on Feb 18, 2012 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
Due to high traffic volume on http://EpixHD.com we are experiencing technical difficulties. Working on it, will keep u posted!
Hey, first time they’ve ever admitted it.
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You can get it with a two-week trial. Not ONCE have they ever been prepared for the server demand. Not one single time. I don’t even bother trying anymore.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
I was having troubles getting it to work until about 5-10 minutes ago, but EPIX is working perfectly for me now.
I can see Chisora getting disqualified. If everything is against him I think he will do something stupid similar to Victor Ortiz
by Nonpariel Barry Punchbag on Feb 18, 2012 4:47 PM EST reply actions
Yeah that seems to be the popular opinion. Well, I guess more anticipated than any other fight where there might be a DQ. I’ve got Chisora biting Klitschko’s nipple in the 3rd.
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Chisora comes off so phony. Like he’s trying to remember the lines he’s rehearsed.
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I’m Ron Burgundy?
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
I find it kinda funny that Haye said Vitali wouldn't look for the knockout
You don’t get the highest knockout rate in heavyweight history without looking for it.
by Patrick L. Stumberg on Feb 18, 2012 4:50 PM EST reply actions
run the graphic!
Higher than MARCIANO! Can you believe it, folks?!
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
Heee hee. Get ready for next week on FNF. They’ll show that graphic when they talk about this fight and show the highlights.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 4:54 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Didn't see that graphic
Just making a generic observation.
by Patrick L. Stumberg on Feb 18, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
Thinly veiled trash talk
That doesnt work at all
Greatest lover ever during the day, Trainyard Sleeper at night.
I dont know much about Chisora
But I hate his haircut
Greatest lover ever during the day, Trainyard Sleeper at night.
erk epixhd was working fine until you guys mentioned its ineptitude. now it’s constantly buffering
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 4:53 PM EST reply actions
I can’t tell if I got the feed or not. I’ve got Roach, Rafael and some other dude in a booth. Is that what you’re seeing?
"While he may strike hard blows, he is not at liberty to strike foul ones." J. Sutherland.
yeah that’s it.
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
There’s always some people who get in OK early and then it goes to shit. They do this every time. It’s getting close to bait-and-switch. “Sign up! You will see the fight!” And then you never do because it does not work.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
well shit…
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
no I
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
er "not I"
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
NO
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I put a grand on Vitali
So no, I don’t think so.
by Patrick L. Stumberg on Feb 18, 2012 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
Fuck, more insults for the Klitchkos?
Who the fuck else are they supposed to fight, you idiots? What possible matchup exists at heavyweight that hasn’t been summarily obliterated by Vitali or Wlad?
by Patrick L. Stumberg on Feb 18, 2012 4:55 PM EST reply actions
It's not that the division is bad
Nope, not at all
Greatest lover ever during the day, Trainyard Sleeper at night.
I hear Alexander Dimitrenko, because he is Tall, would give them a real run for their money.
“LOL”
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
I tolerate and sometimes even like Buncey but,
Jesus, he makes it difficult.
by abcdefghijklost on Feb 18, 2012 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
In opposite world to Epix and their BS, BoxNation pulls a real stand-up move giving the fight away for free after their payment system screwed up and couldn’t accept new subscribers today.
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Fo ranyone who’s interested, the Brian Magee – Rudy Markussen fight should be on BoxNation after Vitali – Chisora.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
it has also already ended, so for those who don't want to know results
for Magee-Markussen
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
So as a Brit currently stuck in America, am trying to watch it on Epix but stream is failing for me. Anybody know a way to watch it on BoxNation? Can’t watch the BoxNation official stream due to territory issues.
Oh, and Vitali to win on wide points with Chisora wobbled but not down)
No stream sharing. sorry.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
Epix down for me again...
Looks like I’ll be relying on the Bad Left Hook crew for play by play and color commentary
it’s just roach on the mitts. not sure if he’s doing a fight plan a la teddy since i have epix on mute. david bowie trumps rafael
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Christina Perri singing some kind of love ballad for some fuck reason.
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COLLECTING A JAR OF HEARTS AND TEARING LOVE APART
YOU’RE GOING TO CATCH A COLD FROM THE ICE INSIDE YOUR SOUL
lmao
loijwegpojwpojrwpo
arpojaporwjhoaerjh
holy shit!
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
this is the most hilarious fucking song I’ve ever heard
Your move, Rebecca Black!
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
this song speaks to me, man. it’s almost as if it was written for me
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
This was not the music I was expecting to hear when I turned the sound back on.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 5:01 PM EST reply actions
I’ve nothing against the singer but this is boxing, so kindly fuck off and get the boxers in the ring.
Nothing says BOXING a FIGHT, teo men slugging it OUT like a…love song…
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 5:01 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
so besides the shit service what’s to stop us from using multiple emails to sign up for infinite free trials on epixhd?
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:01 PM EST reply actions
We are being lulled into a false sense of stupifaction.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
Oh my GOD. This is AMAZING. THERE’S A FIRE HEART ON THE PIANO. I’M GOING TO DIE.
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i'm listening to Archers Loaf very loudly over this,
who is this attractive cat?
by abcdefghijklost on Feb 18, 2012 5:03 PM EST reply actions
urgh. it's Boris Becker now.
kindly disregard.
by abcdefghijklost on Feb 18, 2012 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
boris!
shiatsu black belt
by Shnoobles McShnoobington, Esq. on Feb 18, 2012 5:04 PM EST reply actions
Well, there’s worthless. The hell was the point of that? Some love song, in the middle of the ring? The hell? At least get the Scorpions out there pump it up a bit. That was nonsense.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 5:05 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Watching SPORT in Polish? What a LEMON.
Ahem. I didn’t capitalize those words for any reason, honest.
Boris Becker: The slap is not gentleman like. Yep, and neither’s fucking a young girl in a cupboard, Boris. Y’know, just sayin’.
There was a delay with the hand wrap business and then CHRISTINA PERRI took up some time
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
hey! a commercial for a fight that i’m about to watch, awesome!
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:11 PM EST reply actions
If Chisora is mentally in the building, this could be awesome.
Really, really hoping he’s all together in there tonight, because I’m worried he just falls apart.
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if this was any other country than the incredibly polite Germany, i’m sure the fans would be raining all sorts of debris down on Haye for having the nerve to show his face in their country again.
Different story if the Klits were Argentinean. :)
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Chisora on his way in.
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Fighters in general
Not many of them are known for awesome entrance songs
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say what you will about the fights but these klitschkos sure know how to do a ring walk
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:14 PM EST reply actions
I love this shit.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Since no doubt there are delays for many of us who aren’t watching on a television, please try not to post anything about knockouts/knockdowns until a round summary has been posted.
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got it
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
They do know how to put on big events in Germany, don't they?
"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."
Good point.
"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 Feb 18, 2012 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
only bute rivals this, but i’m just a sucker for that U2 song. smaller scale too obv, but my god does that U2 song destroy my soul
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
Chisora
told this story the other day about how he had bought a London cab for £1000, had had work done on it and kitted it out with a mini-bar in the back.
Said he was gonna pay a man to drive him around London.
It’s not liek a London cab is a limo. he would have no room. The driver would just become annoying after a while.
Bad idea, imo. :)
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Klitschko ring walks are awesome. These guys couldn’t look more imposing and awe-inspiring if they tried.
"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."
Yeah it’s his signature song.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 5:20 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
yes
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
Vitali has my favorite entrance in boxing. I love Wladimir’s, but Vitali’s is so menacing — in part because Vitali is menacing.
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vitali #1, bute #2 (WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME), wlad #3, enzo #4 (tom petty ffs), and #5?
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah Bute’s would be my #2 as well.
Ricky Hatton used to be up there for me when he just used “Blue Moon.” I didn’t like the Ricky Fatton entrance. Just lacked something.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
Funny song, though.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
i was going to put hatton at #5 but i figured since he’s retired he’d be out of place
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
Abraham, Sturm, Sylvester. They put on quite a show.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 5:22 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
still haven’t seen sturm fight much less his entrance……
i really should youtube his two epic fights from last year
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, the Germans know their ringwalks.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
Admiral Ackbar
split them up.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Del Boy wants it!
"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."
This is seriously the biggest atmosphere for a fight in recent memory. Huge chants, very tense.
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Yep – it feels huge, no matter how qualified (or unqualified) Chisora is as a challenger.
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by Oli Goldstein on Feb 18, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
chisora looks like a badass with those robes
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:21 PM EST reply actions
When
are they going to change our shite anthem?
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I’ll say this, Chisora seems to know what a huge opportunity this is for him.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 5:21 PM EST reply actions
yes
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
Chisora is walking around like a powder keg.
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I'd be scared too
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
Been stoked for this fight for a while now.
Hope it lives up to expectations.
euro-gals dressed as southern dames? hell yeah
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:23 PM EST reply actions
When Buffer retires, it will be hard to conjure this kind of excitement.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
Vitali Klitschko: Stoic. Calm. Looks like he wants to gentlemanly kill someone.
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\He's got a Man U shirt on
Thats sesaled his fate. :)
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
sealed.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Fritz Sdunek
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
Chisora spit water in Wlad’s face. Geez.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 5:26 PM EST reply actions
good god
Chisora spit water in Wladimir’s face
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he got a death wish!
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
he'll think of something
Wlad grabbed his balls or something.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
WOW.
Chisora spits water in Wlad’s face.
Brave or just being a twat: I can;t make up my mind.
He’s a twat.
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Chisora is about to find out just how small his island actually is.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 1
Chisora coming out and marching forward, throwing his hands. Vitali flicking his jab out. Chisora spins him around a bit as they tie up. Klitschko shoots a right hand after a left lands. Klitschko throwing his right hand, but it’s slow getting off. Klitschko with a jab, then a right. Chisora fires a haymaker and misses, but he’s there to throw back. Chisora gets one in. Tied up, Chisora punching when they’re clinched.
Right to the body from Vitali. Chisora walking into shots now, but not getting hit totally flush. Chisora eats a left hand. Chisora throwing. This is a fight – he’s here to fight. There’s no doubt about that right now.
Vitali with a chopping right hand, then a right to the body, hits some elbow. Left hook is blocked by Chisora. Right hand from Klitschko. That right is warming up. Chisora continues to walk forward. Chisora misses another wild right.
Klitschko 10-9
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Vitali just picking apart Chisora as he comes in.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 5:30 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
10-9 Vitali
Chisora pressuring well early in the round, even though he wasn’t landing much. Second half, he was walking in without throwing punches, and Vitali was able to tee off a bit.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 5:30 PM EST reply actions
vitali is going to fuck chisora up, holy shit
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:31 PM EST reply actions
Chisora is as game as they come. Struggled to close the distance later in the round – Vitali might have hurt him a little – but Del Boy is a serious fighter.
"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."
Chisora has done better than most so far
He hit Vitali with a couple of overhands that landed.
Most than many
by Mohammedini Hussein on Feb 18, 2012 5:31 PM EST reply actions
Already gained respect for Chisora.
At least he is trying to walk the walk, unlike coughcoughDavidHayecoughcough other heavyweight contenders.
epix just jumped 15 seconds. this shit sucks
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:31 PM EST reply actions
Bit one sided imo.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Still good though, but Vit is the one landing mostly.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I disagree, in that second round, but hell, it's not a big issue.
I’m enjoying it, anyway.
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 2
Chisora comes out throwing a long, slightly sloppy jab, but again showing no fear. Not being backed down. Vitali chants go up. Vitali with another chopping right, now Chisora letting his hands fly. Chisora takes another little right. He can’t get back very well. I mean, this is interesting, but one man appears clearly better to me.
Left hook Klitschko, then a right hand follows. Chisora gets close on a wild right, clips him with it. Klitschko lands again. Right hand gets in. Chisora starting to jump at him now. Right hand Klitschko. Jab and another right. Another right. Another right. Another right. They’re trying to call this round for Chisora, but, erm, no.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 20-18
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closer than rd 1 at least
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
10-9 Vitali, 20-18
Chisora working hard, but if he doesn’t bring his lead hand up a bit, he’s gonna be eating overhand rights all night.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 5:34 PM EST reply actions
I think he’ll be eating them anyway. That right hand comes in from all sorts of nasty angles.
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by Oli Goldstein on Feb 18, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
“Chisora’s had his moments.” The hell is Rawlings watching? Not even close. Vitali is just picking him apart.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 5:35 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
exactly
he may be staying active buyt he’s landing very little.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
How is everyone stream on epix by the way?
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
shit. choppy and shitty.
"While he may strike hard blows, he is not at liberty to strike foul ones." J. Sutherland.
thought it was my isp… it is their stream then…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
nope, it’s epix. same for me. i missed the majority of round 3
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
It’s Epix. It is always Epix. Every time.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
I guess Epix still has not gotten it yet that there will be thousand of ppl who will log on for the fight.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
click on “stream info” then click on “maximum/locked” under quality, it started working a lot better. Unless, you tried that already…
thanks for the tip
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
it’s workin a LOT better. thanks again
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
true
lot of pressure.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 3
Chisora looks every bit as good here as he did against Helenius, for the record.
Dereck might want to start throwing to the body. Klitschko popping him with that right hand again. Chisora with a left to the body after one upstairs is easily blocked. Uppercut from Klitschko. Chisora eating this stuff, but how long can he?
Shot to the body from Vitali. Right hand again, then Chisora misses a left hook. Right hand from Chisora is blocked. Chisora’s workrate has dipped majorly this round. Klitschko lands again. Chisora jumps with a left hook and misses, then misses a right.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 30-27
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Well, Klit’s winning this clearly, but Chisora’s doing some things right, in there.
"While he may strike hard blows, he is not at liberty to strike foul ones." J. Sutherland.
10-9 Vitali, 30-27
Chisora walking forward, but not throwing. Just eating shots. Good chin, but he ain’t gonna win like this.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 5:39 PM EST reply actions
Klitschko has made Chisora look like he really is, whcih is to say entirely mediocre.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
Del’s left hook to the body is there, if he wants it. This is still exciting to watch. As Don Charles says, he is definitely getting in to range.
"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."
Klit has the most wooden showboating in all of boxing.
Interesting scrap so far. Chisora forcing Klit to fight at a pace he doesn’t appreciate while getting a minor beating for this troubles. Not familiar enough with Chisora to know if he can maintain that pace while throwing more. I’m guessing not?
by abcdefghijklost on Feb 18, 2012 5:40 PM EST reply actions
Chisora moving well, bobbing and weaving but just doens’t have the skill/knowledge
to capitalise in his openings.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I would love to see Huck-Klitschko
given Huck wins next week,sure, he’ll lose, but it’s an interesting fight
beautiful counter by vitali
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:42 PM EST reply actions
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 4
Klitschko landing, Chisora not. Not always the biggest shots, but just doing more. Chisora’s really trying, but the gears are turning now. He’s thinking a lot. Chisora nearly knee clips him on a lunge with the left hook. That could have been Haye’s knee injury Chisora win.
Chisora missing badly again. Klitschko’s volume dropping this round, but he’s still winning the round. Right hand Klitschko. Klitschko successfully tying him up when they get close. Chisora lunges with another left, doesn’t land.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 40-36
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WBC open scoring
40-36, 39-37, 40-37 for Klitschko
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:43 PM EST up reply actions
wait, vitali was a kickboxer?
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:43 PM EST reply actions
Wasnt he knocked out by Pele Reid?
by Nonpariel Barry Punchbag on Feb 18, 2012 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
according to rafael, vitali has never been down or truly KO’d
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
that’s awesome
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
yes
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:43 PM EST up reply actions
10-9 CHisora, 39-37 Vitali
Close round, but Chisora did some good body work. When he throws punches, he has some success.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 5:43 PM EST reply actions
Ha ha. “I’ll give a share” HA. Naaahhh.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 5:43 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I wish our commentators would not let their national bias not cloud their judgeement – for once.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Not that bad really. Just Paul Smith saying he would give a round as even when i thought Vit won it pretty clearly.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
They are always biased. Plus i said it was nothing thaty big
how old are you 12 or something?
Got off your jingoistic high horse and get real.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I wish our commentators would not let their national bias not cloud their judgeement – for once.
Right. Thanks for now slurring me for asking a question.
This is the way to welcome new members to the site, I suppose?
For someone like you, from someone like me
YES
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
stop
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stop
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
they're always heavily biased
an unknown bum beats a can in an unconvincing decision and he’s the next big thing in their eyes
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 5
Klitschko moving around a lot. Chisora getting hit with little right hand pot shots, then tied up. Right hand from Klitschko. Another chopping right. Chisora walking him down and then not doing anything with it. Vitali outworking him and outlanding him, even constantly on the back foot.
Chisora throwing now near the end of the round, but he’s tied up again.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 50-45
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This is getting more interesting just because of its length.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
10-9 Vitali, 49-46
Same story. When Chisora walks forward without throwing, he gets worked over. When he throws, he stands a chance.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 5:47 PM EST reply actions
Chisora caught him with some nice body shots there. Not enough volume, but he’s working bloody hard to keep Vitali on the back foot.
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he's good and yelling at Chisora at least
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
I'll give Chis some credit
He’s making this a fight
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 5:49 PM EST reply actions
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 6
Vitali moving around — now walking, though, instead of bouncing. Chisora gets in and lands a few shots. He’s having mild success in close now. Slapping right from Chisora gets in. Klitschko comes back with a right hand, then throws two more but doesn’t land.
Big right from Chisora, Klitschko felt that one. Right to the body from Chisora. Klitschko really going backward this round. Chisora’s pressure is getting results now. Right from Vitali, then a left to the body, but Chisora lands a better shot to the body. Right hand from Vitali.
Chisora tries an uppercut as they tie up. Body shot again from Chisora.
Chisora 10-9
Klitschko 59-55
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I’m amazed. Chisora has lasted this long, and is still actually trying to fight.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
both of these dudes
are landing solid
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 5:53 PM EST reply actions
Chisora was having a tough time early, but then he seemed to do something that changed the pace of the fight.
Just when ideas fail, words crop up.
--- Goethe, Faust
Man, this is a 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."
pretty good round there
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:55 PM EST reply actions
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 7
Right to the body from Chisora, and he’s really pushing forward now. Right hand Chisora. He seems to smell something here. He’s REALLY coming forward to start the seventh. Caught Klitschko a bit cold. Left hook Chisora.
Chisora eats a right, and man — oh man, Chisora’s really coming alive the last two rounds. Vitali is in a fight here. Klitschko trying to get some distance and take a bit of a breather. But now he’s coming forward and Chisora lets himself get walked into the corner just a bit — perhaps baiting him a bit, and he does come out of there throwing.
Klitschko being worked here. Right hand from Vitali, his best punch in a bit. Chisora walks through it. Left hook, then a right from Vitali. Ending the round well. Chopping right from Vitali gets in just before bell.
Chisora 10-9
Klitschko 68-65
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10-10, 68-66 Vitali
Even round. Chisora did good work in the first half, Vitali in the second half.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 5:55 PM EST reply actions
This is actually a good heavyweight fight!! Amazing.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Seems like a lot of Chisora's headshots
are glancing off the top
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 5:58 PM EST reply actions
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 8
Chisora just keeps pushing forward, jabbing to the body. Klitschko trying to jab back, but he’s just constantly going back. This has turned into quite a fight. Left hook upstairs from Chisora, Vitali throws a right back. Chisora getting there again and again. Really pushing him back now. The wild swings are clipping him at this point.
Chisora with a left in return. Vitali’s landing, Chisora right back at him. Chisora bangs away to the body a bit, but then a really nice right to the body from Vitali. Klitschko chants coming alive. Right hand Chisora. Klitschko holding on. Hey now. Hey now.
Vitali’s throwing, but he cannot discourage this guy. This is becoming VERY interesting. Right hand from Vitali chops its way in.
Chisora 10-9
Klitscko 77-75
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different fighters but: how do you folks reckon chisora wouldve done against wlad if he fought like this?
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 5:59 PM EST reply actions
10-9 Chisora, 77-76 Vitali
CHisora pressuring well, landing a lot, and Vitali doesn’t have the same snap on his punches.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 5:59 PM EST reply actions
That would've been an amazing statement to me 24 hrs ago.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Feb 18, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta say, Vitali is trying to stifle this fight now. He’s really looking to grapple with Dereck when he’s not throwing.
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jiggery pokering
good job, UK commentary
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 6:00 PM EST reply actions
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 9
Chisora still just barreling forward, but not throwing as much in the first minute of this round. Right hand Vitali, and then a better one. Chisora not letting his hands go this round, which is too bad. A minute left in something of a slow round, but slow for this fight is still a good heavyweight round.
Jabbing from Klitschko. right hand Klitschko. Another right! That one got in nicely. Chisora tiring now. Klitschko with another right. Klitschko solidly takes this round in the final minute.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 87-84
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Now they get to after 8 open scoring: 79-74, 79-73, 79-73. Chisora needs a KO.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
I got it Klitschko 86-85.
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Those scores are appalling. 79-73 all three ways?!
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10-9 Chisora, 86-86
Wiiiiiiiiide scores.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 6:03 PM EST reply actions
Home cookin for Klit
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 6:04 PM EST reply actions
79-74, 79-74, 79-73 for those that missed it
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
I missed a lot of this because of my stream, but from what I've seen, those are plausible scores.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I think it's a little closer than that
I’d have said 78-75 at the end of 8 personally
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
I would too, but I wouldn't call a one round discrepancy home cooking, personally.
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79-73 is 2 imo
it was actually two of those and one 74. just sayin
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
Vitali will win this by UD, but he does not look great in there. He has lost a step in terms of speed.
Well, he IS 40 yrs old…
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by FrankinDallas on Feb 18, 2012 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
he’s a tough guy,,,,deserves props.
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by FrankinDallas on Feb 18, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
He is not getting a decision in Germany
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Odds that Vitali retires after this fight?
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 6:05 PM EST reply actions
Not immediate — he’ll still try to get Haye.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
beautiful avatar, and i say 80% if rafael is right and vitali’s left hand is injured. about 45% if he’s just old/chisora’s awesome effort
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 10
Vitali starting to land again. He might have saved a bit for the final three rounds. Chisora’s output has dropped the last two rounds, too. Right hand Vitali, now bobbing around and avoiding Chisora’s shots.
This has slowed down, and that is favoring Vitali Klitschko in a big way. Chisora sort of one at a time right now. Nice body shot Chisora, and Vitali pops him back with a right. Chisora made a little push in the final minute, but I go to Vitali again.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 97-93
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I must be missing the impressive work from Chisora during the skips and rebuffering pauses, because I am mostly seeing another one sided win for K.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I can honestly say that I believe if you’re not seeing this smoothly, you’re missing a lot.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
I'm definitely not seeing this smoothly, missing about 30% of it.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
To be honest, I think both are true… Chisora is doing a lot better than any other opponent in a while… but Vitali is still winning handily IMO
yeah, that's what I am seeing too
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I gotta say this
this is the first Klits fight from either brother that’s been a decent match to watch in years.
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 6:10 PM EST reply actions
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 11
Chisora still coming forward. Klitschko still effective going back. Chisora wildly swings, misses. Right hand Vitali. Right hand again. Arm punches for sure now. Not a lot of leverage.
Vitali warned quickly for a rabbit punch. Good shot from Vitali stings Chisora. Another big right from Vitali. He’s taking over again, proving his quality. Chisora just having a lot of trouble putting together any momentum the last few rounds.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 107-102
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Chisora should push hard for a Tyson Fury rematch, because this version of Chisora would take Fury no problem.
no way Fury’s management let him fight del boy again….unless a belt is at stake.
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by FrankinDallas on Feb 18, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
I have a shutout for Vitali, but that may be bias
Chisora had good rounds, but he never landed clean while pressing forward.
by Patrick L. Stumberg on Feb 18, 2012 6:12 PM EST reply actions
Oh please ko him vitali, please
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I'd bet the house
that doesn’t happen
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
I would like to see Chisora vs Wlad!
by Nonpariel Barry Punchbag on Feb 18, 2012 6:14 PM EST reply actions
Klitschko vs Chisora Round 12
They touch gloves to start the round, but I’m not sure how friendly it was.
Vitali throwing hard rights, but missing. body shot from Chisora, then up top. He’s going for the KO. Clips him with a right hand. Klitschko sort of playing it safe here, and rightfully so. The fight is his. No need to get reckless and lose a fight you’ve won.
Little left from Vitali. Chisora bulls him to the ropes. Lunging at him now. Shoots an uppercut, doesn’t come close to landing. Right hand from Vitali, and now they wrestle into the ropes. Chisora swings with everything he has on a right and left, but doesn’t land, and it’s over.
Chisora 10-9
Klitschko 116-112
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 6:15 PM EST reply actions
I have it 115-113 Vitali.
Del Boy’s a twat, but he’s a fighter.
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doing better than Vitali's recent opponents isn't saying a whole lot,
but yeah, Chisora did that.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
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You’re really going to want to download this fight and watch the middle rounds later, with some actual picture quality. They were even entertaining.
sounds good. Will do.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
117-111
Klitschko. Good effort from Chisora. He brought it as best he could. Nothing more you could have asked for.
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 6:16 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
you beat me to that thought.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
10-9 Chisora, 115-114 Vitali
Chisora has no real argument to get the decision. I can see it as wide as 117-112; any wider would be silly.
Chisora is good, has a big-time chin, and has heart, but his lack of power really hinders him.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 18, 2012 6:16 PM EST reply actions
Wladimir and Chisora’s team trading words.
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Wladimir has been testy tonight, and Chisora spit in his face in the ring before the fight. So he’s right to be hot-headed right now.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
Frank Warren breaks up the bullshit. “Enough is enough!” Thanks, Frank.
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Two very good and very similar performances back-to-back from Del Boy. He’s rugged, has a really legit beard and loads of stamina. Solid HW.
Same guy in both fights, IMO. Just Vitali much better than Helenius.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 18, 2012 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
118-110
118-110
119-111
Vitali Klitschko by unanimous decision
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Those scorecards are pathetic, in all honesty. Del Boy never stood a chance. He didn’t deserve to win, but still.
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Vitali and Chisora jawing again. Someone needs to get Chisora out of here. He’s a clown.
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David Haye how does it feel to watch someone TRY against a Klitschko??
by Sammlung on Feb 18, 2012 6:20 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
no excuse to slap his brother, and spit in his face
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
true
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
I'd like to see Chisora v. Vlad
Vlad’s better technically, but I’ve also questioned his chin, and compared to Vit, his heart.
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lol @ povetkin being battle tested
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 6:21 PM EST reply actions
he's a battleship?
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by Cory Braiterman on Feb 18, 2012 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
Sunk.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Feb 18, 2012 6:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i can watch povetkin-huck with this free trial right? don’t have to register again?
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by battle axe of doom on Feb 18, 2012 6:21 PM EST reply actions
“I have the blueprint…he wouldn’t be standing…” Hmm…now where have we heard that one before? Hmm…
by TheDemolitionDan on Feb 18, 2012 6:24 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
about to close this thread
Thanks for joining, recap up momentarily.
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Chisora’s not giving a bad interview at all. He’s not a nice guy, but he’s a serious fighter and he deserves a lot of respect for that effort, IMO.
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