The Boxing Thread

[Gilly?]

No one will want to take on GGG, he's a freak of nature. Murray is the best he's face and he's pretty much powered him into submission.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

GGG would splatter Cotto in my opinion.

 

[Nath]

I'm buzzing for the Mayweather v Pacquiao fight. I agree, it's been late coming, but it still promises to be a great fight. Mayweather has avoided Pacquiao for years, knowing he posed the biggest threat to his record. Pacquiao has declined, however he'll be looking to settle the debate and I expect this will be the most focused/hungry Pacquiao we've seen in years. I think Mayweather is an exceptional boxer but Pacquiao has always been one of my favourites and I really hope he can pull it off.

47-1

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

I've always been a fan of Pacquiao too, but Mayweather will probably just have too much. I think he'll win on points.

 

[Gilly?]

Khan vs Brook talks underway.

As it stands, Khan on points.

 

[spireite]

I think I'd expect Khan to KO Brook.

 

[Anaconda]

Agreed because providing he does not get too sloppy his hand speed will be far to much for Brook

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

I like Brook, but Khan is a level above to be honest.

 

[GodsGift]

Easy win for Frampton against Avalos in his first title defence. He's probably my favourite British fighter.

Elsewhere good wins for Tyson Fury and Eubank Jr.

 

[Abertawe]

Frampton & Eubank Jr both looked class tonight.

 

[Gilly?]

Frampton is the best in the division. Only Rigondeux may have the upper hand.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

I thought he was outstanding. Can't wait to see a unification bout between him and Scott Quigg.

I think both fighters want it, but it sounds like Barry McGuigan is playing hardball over it. Which is a shame because I think Frampton would destroy Quigg.

 

[M Dogg]

I went last night. Was looking forward to seeing Eubank Jr again as I thought he was unlucky against BJS.

The guy has a lot of learning to do. On the offensive he looks like he can be devastating but don't think Chudinov offered a huge amount in all honesty. Against a better fighter he will get exposed as he is far too open and doesn't look to have too refined a style just yet.

Needs to step out of his old mans shadow as well. His dad's vicariously living through him.

 

[M Dogg]

Fury is cumbersome and awful to watch but his size and technique make him very, very difficult to beat.

 

[Anaconda]

According Sky Sports News Froch is going to be fighting Ward again in the summer

 

[GodsGift]

Doubt it'll get made. Ward won't leave the States and Froch knows there's no money to be made in the US and won't stand much of a chance either.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

I'd say Froch would have a decent chance against Ward at the minute. Ward has been inactive for quite a long time and that could play into Froch's hands.

Having said that, I'd be very surprised if the fight did come off. It just doesn't make sense financially.

 

[Master D]

Ward hasn't fought for yonks. Did he get stripped of his Ring belt in the end?

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

I'm pretty sure he was stripped of it fairly recently actually.

 

[GodsGift]

So Matchroom has lost the purse bid for the DeGale v Dirrell fight meaning he'll probably have to travel to the US now, despite it being announced that he would be fighting on the April 25 show at the O2.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

Has a date been confirmed yet?

 

[Gilly?]

Think this is a good fight. Both southpaws but with DeGale being a switch hitter he could cause a few issues.

Adrian 'the bellend' Broner has called out Amir Khan on Instagram, Khan would eat him alive at 147.

 

[Abertawe]

Had to laugh. Broner gets himself into endless shit with his CAN retorts and then he posts this https://instagram.com/p/0DhZSIu4W0/

Good victory for One Time this weekend just gone.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

Khan would pummel Broner.

Wouldn't mind seeing Broner vs. Brook though if Amir goes down another route.

 

[Gilly?]

Andre Berto is slowly getting his career back on track. He stopped Josesito Lopez last night, albeit it be dubiously. I think another fight against someone like Porter (who also stopped his punching bag) could put either of them back in the mix for some big fights.

 

[Nath]

I really hope Broner/Khan happens. Would be highly satisfying watching Broner get his head punched in, again.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

Someone referred to Broner the other day as 'Diet Floyd' which did make me chuckle.

 

[Walkley_Owl]

Don't rate Khan and would love to see Kell knock him out, decent little interview with my cousin who's been sparring with Brook ahead of Saturdays fight http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/boxing/sam-happy-to-help-kell-defend-his-title-1-7170153

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

Mayweather - Pacquiao to be shown on Sky Box Office for £20. I'm happy with that.

 

[Master D]

Kell Brook with his first world title defence tonight, on SS1 about 10pm. If he defends there will be talk of that all too rare occurrence in boxing these days, a genuine unification fight with Mayweather/Pacquiao.