He has power, if not as much as his record suggests, but he was just too predictable, he didn't really have much other than a 1-2 (Gassiev is also made of iron tbf, very appropriate nickname on many levels). First three rounds Gassiev was feeling it out, but after that, all it took was some decent footwork and a basic guard and Dorticos was struggling to land much of note to the head. He's got heart in buckets though, he didn't just lie down when he was tiringRandall wrote:Think Usyk will win the cruiser weight.Kimmy wrote:Groves and Eubank Jr should be good in the first smw semi-final in a fortnight.Randall wrote:Picked the right fight then.Kimmy wrote:Okolie and Chamberlain surve up one of the worst fights ever witnessed.
May 11th definitely a date for the diary.
The other semi-final not so much.
Russian last night was very easy to hit, the Cuban just had no power.
An arm puncher used to winning amateur fights with flashy combinations but doing no damage.
Power comes from your shoulder.
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The Cuban was brave, took a lot. Deserved to hear the final bell.
As a contest it was obvious who was going to win after two rounds though.
The Cuban must have fought some chinny fighters
As a contest it was obvious who was going to win after two rounds though.
The Cuban must have fought some chinny fighters
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Sadly, I chose to watch Okolie and Chamberlain over the Super Series. I was kicking myself afterwards.
Looking forward to Groves vs Eubank in a few weeks.
Looking forward to Groves vs Eubank in a few weeks.
HalloweenJack wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:09 pmMaybe he could have dragged Taylor down, we will never know.
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Probably have a look for a stream, not paying £17 for it.sennafan24 wrote:Sadly, I chose to watch Okolie and Chamberlain over the Super Series. I was kicking myself afterwards.
Looking forward to Groves vs Eubank in a few weeks.
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A wise choiceRandall wrote:Probably have a look for a stream, not paying £17 for it.sennafan24 wrote:Sadly, I chose to watch Okolie and Chamberlain over the Super Series. I was kicking myself afterwards.
Looking forward to Groves vs Eubank in a few weeks.
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I paid for the first tyson/Bruno.Kimmy wrote:A wise choiceRandall wrote:Probably have a look for a stream, not paying £17 for it.sennafan24 wrote:Sadly, I chose to watch Okolie and Chamberlain over the Super Series. I was kicking myself afterwards.
Looking forward to Groves vs Eubank in a few weeks.
Sky said it was a one off.
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I paid for a load of Lewis fights, think it was a tenner back thenRandall wrote:I paid for the first tyson/Bruno.Kimmy wrote:A wise choiceRandall wrote:Probably have a look for a stream, not paying £17 for it.sennafan24 wrote:Sadly, I chose to watch Okolie and Chamberlain over the Super Series. I was kicking myself afterwards.
Looking forward to Groves vs Eubank in a few weeks.
Sky said it was a one off.
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Would never pay to watch Lewis.
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racistRandall wrote:Would never pay to watch Lewis.
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I was never a massive fan of Lewis.Randall wrote:Would never pay to watch Lewis.
But I do rate him very highly as a fighter. His best wins flew under the radar a bit, whereas his highest-profile wins are not that impressive when you consider the context.
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Me either, Bruno out boxed him for ten rounds.sennafan24 wrote:I was never a massive fan of Lewis.Randall wrote:Would never pay to watch Lewis.
But I do rate him very highly as a fighter. His best wins flew under the radar a bit, whereas his highest-profile wins are not that impressive when you consider the context.
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Tyson was also a shell of his former-self when Lewis fought him. Holyfield wasn't at his peak either. He got the job done on all three occasions against them, but I think other heavies could have done an equivalent job.
Lewis's wins over Golota, Morrison and Ruddock are impressive though. I would add the Tua win as well, but Tua was made for him really. Shame the Bowe fight never happened when they were pros.
Lewis's wins over Golota, Morrison and Ruddock are impressive though. I would add the Tua win as well, but Tua was made for him really. Shame the Bowe fight never happened when they were pros.
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Tyson was pretty much shot post 1988.
A read of his biography tells you all you need to know.
By 2002 he was a joke.
A read of his biography tells you all you need to know.
By 2002 he was a joke.
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The Tua fight was sublime, a real lesson in the noble art. Lewis knew Tua had the power to spark him out and had a plan to avoid getting hit. Was a masterclasssennafan24 wrote:Tyson was also a shell of his former-self when Lewis fought him. Holyfield wasn't at his peak either. He got the job done on all three occasions against them, but I think other heavies could have done an equivalent job.
Lewis's wins over Golota, Morrison and Ruddock are impressive though. I would add the Tua win as well, but Tua was made for him really. Shame the Bowe fight never happened when they were pros.
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Aye.Randall wrote:Tyson was pretty much shot post 1988.
Cus and Rooney brought out the best of him. After that, he regressed as a fighter.
His trainer for the 2nd fight with Holyfield did a decent job in adding more layers to his game, but by that point, he was impossible to discipline and easy for an opponent to sway off-course.
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Gichetti got him back on track for the ruddock fights but post jail he was shot.sennafan24 wrote:Aye.Randall wrote:Tyson was pretty much shot post 1988.
Cus and Rooney brought out the best of him. After that, he regressed as a fighter.
His trainer for the 2nd fight with Holyfield did a decent job in adding more layers to his game, but by that point, he was impossible to discipline and easy for an opponent to sway off-course.
What a fighter he was 85-88 though.
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Aye.
The Michael Spinks fight is legendary. The Holmes win is still impressive, even if Holmes was knocking on a bit. Tubbs and Tucker were decent wins as well.
The Michael Spinks fight is legendary. The Holmes win is still impressive, even if Holmes was knocking on a bit. Tubbs and Tucker were decent wins as well.
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Anyone got a stream for the eubank fight?
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Conflicted as to who I want to win.
I like Groves but the Eubank clan massively humour me.
I like Groves but the Eubank clan massively humour me.