Boxing Thread

The Claw · March 18, 2012, 02:57:37 AM

Missed the Hatton fight - didn't expect much from him against the class of Brook.

That Rodriguez lad looked decent? I'll be honest, that was the first I heard of him. Only 26 and now has a record of 21-0.

Atticus_Finch · March 18, 2012, 03:09:33 AM

That atmosphere looks unreal, would love to be there. I didn't really watch the Rodriguez fight. Might watch it tomorrow - he's in one of the toughest weight classes in boxing. Strugging to stay awake here been a long day - hopefully once it kicks off that won't be a problem.

Atticus_Finch · March 18, 2012, 03:11:30 AM

Why is that clueless w**ker Khan commentating ..... i might put this on mute

The Claw · March 18, 2012, 03:13:00 AM

He did give Macklin a chance though!
Atmoshpere unreal!

Atticus_Finch · March 18, 2012, 03:15:59 AM

Good opening round from Macklin - definitely starting a lot more cautious than he did against Sturm ... wasn't a lot in that round at all

The Claw · March 18, 2012, 03:23:01 AM

I give the first two to Martinez. I'd probably call the third a draw but Macklin might have shaded it.

Atticus_Finch · March 18, 2012, 03:25:06 AM

Second definitely Martinez .. didn't think there was an awful lot in the first but would give Martinez the benefit of the doubt. Third i think Macklin did enough. Macklin starting to find a bit of rhythm

The Claw · March 18, 2012, 03:30:58 AM

Great round.
I have it Mart, Mart, Draw, Draw, Macklin

Atticus_Finch · March 18, 2012, 03:38:44 AM

Go on Macklin !

The Claw · March 18, 2012, 03:42:55 AM

I have Martinez a round ahead with 2 to go. Come on Mack!!

The Claw · March 18, 2012, 03:43:39 AM

Edit - forgot it was 12 rounds!

The Claw · March 18, 2012, 03:56:19 AM

Great show from Macklin, showed great courage and really gave Martinez a run for his money. Martinez is just a class above. Well done to Macklin. Right decision from him / his corner not to come back out.

Atticus_Finch · March 18, 2012, 03:57:54 AM

Ha, thought my stream was well behind. Back at the folk's place here and no sky and left my laptop which had Sky go on it.

Brave performance from Macklin but unfortunately he once again ran out of steam again in the later stages. Martinez left counter won him the fight.

The Claw · March 18, 2012, 03:59:28 AM

Where do you think his career goes from here Finch? Can he keep going giving these guys good fights?

Atticus_Finch · March 18, 2012, 04:03:26 AM

I can see him getting a rematch with Sturm and it taking place outside of Germany.

There are a lot of options for him closer to home. Him and Darren Barker have been scheduled to fight on a few occasions but it has fallen through for one reason or another. Would love to see who would come out on top between him and Andy Lee.