Boxing Thread

gallsman · May 08, 2016, 11:37:47 AM

A lot of people on here don't like Khan but he deserves huge credit for what he attempted last night. He had the right gameplan early on and even though the fight had started to turn, he was still well in it.

His speed carried very well at the higher with and had Canelo bothered early on. Back to 147 and hopefully fights with the likes of Brook, Thurman and a Garcia rematch. Would love to see Crawford move up again and join them all as I think he's probably the best fighter of the lot.

square_ball · May 08, 2016, 11:41:04 AM

I don't think it was a chin issue with Khan last night. A man that much heavier if he connects clean it's lights out. Khan got hit because he lost concentration for a second. There's a clip I seen and his hands were all over the place and canelo seen the opening. I guess Khan still has plenty of options including Garcia and Brook. I still fancy him to beat Brook for some reason. The thing I don't understand with Khan he's too busy chasing big fights and just doesn't get himself in the ring. Not every fight has to be this mega fight just get in the ring and fight (obviously boxing politics may come into it I don't know).

Canelo v GGG may be the next mayweather v pacqaio (sp) in that will it ever be made while they are both in their prime. I would say canelo does want it but Oscar DLH may not want to risk his Mexican cash cow!

omaghjoe · May 08, 2016, 04:32:19 PM

Well De la Hoya says Golovkin better pick up his phone tomorrow and Canelo says weight is not an issue.

Not sure if they can really dodge the issue for much longer with talk like that..... still tho.... the proof is in the pudding

nrico2006 · May 08, 2016, 09:02:17 PM

Alvarez and De La Hoya will say the correct things in the limelight after a fight, the ducking and avoiding will start over the next few weeks in the back pages away from the spotlight

lurganblue · May 09, 2016, 12:34:26 PM

really enjoyed watching the Crolla fight this weekend. First two rounds i thought he was gonna be in for a long night but credit to him, tactics were brilliant. What a performance.

The Chisora fight beforehand was crap.

Dont think anyone expected a different outcome in the Khan fight. All it took was one mistake. Canelo v GGG has to happen next.

omaghjoe · May 10, 2016, 05:22:45 AM

Feck me I just remembered why I dislike Khan so much.

He now says he is to big a name to fight Kell Brook and the fight will never happen

I remember he was slabbering the same shite after the McCloskey fight, add that into the cringe worthy appearances at Mayweather fights makes him a right bollocks in my books.

Taking the Canelo fight shows how hungry he is for the smell of a pound. Glad he never got that easy payday with Mayweather.

lurganblue · May 10, 2016, 10:01:56 AM

Quote from: omaghjoe on May 10, 2016, 05:22:45 AM
Feck me I just remembered why I dislike Khan so much.

He now says he is to big a name to fight Kell Brook and the fight will never happen

I remember he was slabbering the same shite after the McCloskey fight, add that into the cringe worthy appearances at Mayweather fights makes him a right bollocks in my books.

Taking the Canelo fight shows how hungry he is for the smell of a pound. Glad he never got that easy payday with Mayweather.

Hope he fights Garcia again and catches another early left to the chin. Brook would probably beat him too.

JimStynes · May 11, 2016, 09:24:13 PM

Khan should fight him but at the same time he is getting big name and big money fights in Vegas. Brook is fighting crap in Sheffield Area ffs. Brook and Khan would be massive over here but I couldn't see it doing much in the USA. Disappointed Brook's team hasn't tried to make him more of a name in the states and get some big name fights in Vegas. Begging Khan all the time is getting a bit desperate. As much of a p***k that Khan is, he has done really well in his career to get the calibre of fights that he has been in.

JoG2 · May 12, 2016, 03:53:20 PM

a great warrior

http://www.the42.ie/matthew-macklin-retires-2765399-May2016/

Mikhail Prokhorov · May 12, 2016, 10:18:10 PM

for future reference re alarm clocks and big vegas fights

,

the start time is always listed as "not before 4am" (8pm in nevada)

the actual start time depends on duration of undercard fights and how much they want to drag the promotion out

the main event can be on anytime after 4 but not before

Walter Cronc · May 13, 2016, 04:06:57 PM

Think Canelo v GGG has been confirmed for September 17!!

The Iceman · May 13, 2016, 04:31:25 PM

Lads if you're not already follow "Belfast Boxers" on Facebook - a fantastic resource run by well known local Hugh O'Halloran

JimStynes · May 13, 2016, 06:31:10 PM

Quote from: The Iceman on May 13, 2016, 04:31:25 PM
Lads if you're not already follow "Belfast Boxers" on Facebook - a fantastic resource run by well known local Hugh O'Halloran

It's great. Been watching fights live on there and everything.

JimStynes · May 13, 2016, 11:34:46 PM

Read that Canelo weighed in at 181 and Khan weighed in at 160 on fight night. That is ridiculous if it is true. What sort of boxer is Jason Quigley? He's a fighter I don't know much about apart from a few highlights in his last few fights. Has made a good start to his career, 11 fights and still only 24.

The Iceman · May 14, 2016, 12:43:06 AM

haven't seen anything of him live just highlights like yourself - has a good attitude, nice combinations, good boxing - he's getting decent exposure and being moved up slowly be Oscar De La Hoya I think he'll do alright. Is he a little small for the weight? I think to look at him he could drop down a division? Irish boxing is thriving at the moment!