Boxing Thread

[CiKe]

Should be an interesting fight on Saturday night, Kell Brook v Shawn Porter. Haven't seen much of Porter but living over in Yorkshire I've followed Brook's career closely and been to one of his fights so I'd like to see him do it. A win could set him up for a few big fights next year, I'd love to see him spark out Khan.

Would like to see KB do well this weekend but the way Shaun Porter dispatched Paulie M you'd have to worry.

Looked to have serious strength.......

Would like to see him do it just so he is then on a par with Khan at least in negotiations and maybe even has Khan chasing him. A nice repeat of Prescott or Garcia please. Shame that don't think he will though.

[ziggy90]

Should be an interesting fight on Saturday night, Kell Brook v Shawn Porter. Haven't seen much of Porter but living over in Yorkshire I've followed Brook's career closely and been to one of his fights so I'd like to see him do it. A win could set him up for a few big fights next year, I'd love to see him spark out Khan.

Id love to see anyone do that.

[Syferus]

Should be an interesting fight on Saturday night, Kell Brook v Shawn Porter. Haven't seen much of Porter but living over in Yorkshire I've followed Brook's career closely and been to one of his fights so I'd like to see him do it. A win could set him up for a few big fights next year, I'd love to see him spark out Khan.

Id love to see anyone do that.

Haven't been watching too closely so, Ziggy!

[J OGorman]

Should be an interesting fight on Saturday night, Kell Brook v Shawn Porter. Haven't seen much of Porter but living over in Yorkshire I've followed Brook's career closely and been to one of his fights so I'd like to see him do it. A win could set him up for a few big fights next year, I'd love to see him spark out Khan.

Id love to see anyone do that.

Preferably one of the Klitschkos

[ziggy90]

 

[BennyHarp]

Great performance from Kell Brook!

[Atticus_Finch]

Still am yet to watch the fight but from what i've heard most quarters seem to feel that Brook deserved the decision.

It is some accolade for Brook to say that the other belt holders in my division are Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao !

It will be interesting to see where Brook goes from here.  A fight with Amir Khan would be lucrative enough and Hearn would do all he could to market it like another Froch vs Groves II, although I doubt that it would fill Wembley.  The wembley sell out needed that spark of controversy in the first fight to really whet the boxing public's appetite.  Aso neither Brook or Khan would command the same sort of following as Froch would.

Would be a good fight if it is made all the same.

[gallsman]

Still am yet to watch the fight but from what i've heard most quarters seem to feel that Brook deserved the decision.

It is some accolade for Brook to say that the other belt holders in my division are Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao !

It will be interesting to see where Brook goes from here.  A fight with Amir Khan would be lucrative enough and Hearn would do all he could to market it like another Froch vs Groves II, although I doubt that it would fill Wembley.  The wembley sell out needed that spark of controversy in the first fight to really whet the boxing public's appetite.  Aso neither Brook or Khan would command the same sort of following as Froch would.

Would be a good fight if it is made all the same.

I saw from sixth round on and had brook winning all but one of them. Not pretty but tough and enjoyable. Porter walked through his jab a lot and tried to outwork him on the inside. All the better punching from range came from Brook. Halling and Watt were saying he was pretty much beaten up in the earlier rounds. Nasty cut on Brook's eye was from a butt. Sounds like the right decision (possibly a draw) but one judge had it 117-111 which was way off.

[BennyHarp]

I thought Brook won the fight comfortably enough. I was following Showtime on Twitter during the fight and even their score card has him 6/7 rounds up. Jim Watt's analysis throughout the fight was a bit strange to say the least and appeared to be giving Porter credit for doing very little. I was disappointed with Porter, he is strong and game but very untidy and although it took Kell a few rounds to come to terms with his aggressive style, once he did he picked him off easy enough and had the presence of mind to hold on when Porter charged in looking to get close. All in all, I was impressed by Kell Brook and he has definitely earned himself the right to be in some mega money fights next year. On the point of selling out Wembley for a fight against Khan, Matchroom and Eddie Hearn are on the crest of a wave at the minute and seemingly can do no wrong, I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled off another sell out - they could do with a big undercard though. Perhaps Quigg v Frampton as a joint main event.

[gallsman]

I thought Brook won the fight comfortably enough. I was following Showtime on Twitter during the fight and even their score card has him 6/7 rounds up. Jim Watt's analysis throughout the fight was a bit strange to say the least and appeared to be giving Porter credit for doing very little. I was disappointed with Porter, he is strong and game but very untidy and although it took Kell a few rounds to come to terms with his aggressive style, once he did he picked him off easy enough and had the presence of mind to hold on when Porter charged in looking to get close. All in all, I was impressed by Kell Brook and he has definitely earned himself the right to be in some mega money fights next year. On the point of selling out Wembley for a fight against Khan, Matchroom and Eddie Hearn are on the crest of a wave at the minute and seemingly can do no wrong, I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled off another sell out - they could do with a big undercard though. Perhaps Quigg v Frampton as a joint main event.

Neither of those fights belong in Wembley.

[BennyHarp]

I thought Brook won the fight comfortably enough. I was following Showtime on Twitter during the fight and even their score card has him 6/7 rounds up. Jim Watt's analysis throughout the fight was a bit strange to say the least and appeared to be giving Porter credit for doing very little. I was disappointed with Porter, he is strong and game but very untidy and although it took Kell a few rounds to come to terms with his aggressive style, once he did he picked him off easy enough and had the presence of mind to hold on when Porter charged in looking to get close. All in all, I was impressed by Kell Brook and he has definitely earned himself the right to be in some mega money fights next year. On the point of selling out Wembley for a fight against Khan, Matchroom and Eddie Hearn are on the crest of a wave at the minute and seemingly can do no wrong, I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled off another sell out - they could do with a big undercard though. Perhaps Quigg v Frampton as a joint main event.

Neither of those fights belong in Wembley.

That's why I suggested it may need two headline fights. Each fight would prob bring 20-25,000 and it would be up to the promoter to fill the rest. Matchroom have proven that they can fill venues and after the success of Froch Groves I'm sure they will try and recreate that.

[Milltown Row2]

Carl Frampton would have to win his fight on the 6th before that would be happening, also Hearns and McGuigan didn't get on well after their last dealings so Quigley fight may never happen

[BennyHarp]

Carl Frampton would have to win his fight on the 6th before that would be happening, also Hearns and McGuigan didn't get on well after their last dealings so Quigley fight may never happen

Absolutely! But if he does, money talks - PPV at a packed out Wembley?? I'm sure they'd find a way to resolve their differences. Anyway, it's just speculation but I for one would love to see it.

[GJL]

I'm heading up with a few friends on Sat night. Kind of new to this kind of event. Not a lot of info so far on the internet with regards to times of earlier fights etc. Any pointers?

[Milltown Row2]

I'm heading up with a few friends on Sat night. Kind of new to this kind of event. Not a lot of info so far on the internet with regards to times of earlier fights etc. Any pointers?

I'm going also,  Weather to be grand, this website should help

http://www.cyclonepromotions.com/news/