Boxing Thread

[STREET FIGHTER]

Well it sounds like Lee v Saunders is gonna be made with Thomond Park the venue in September. Tough one for Lee but he should have enough, probably the most profitable fight for him out there at the moment.

Saunders not dangerous?

Beat Eubanks Junior easy enough thee a while back.....

Did he win easy enough? Was hanging on a bit in the second half of that fight!

Looks like Paul Smith has made a bit of a joke of himself for tonight's fight with Andre Ward. Missed the 172 catch weight by over 4.5lb. Agreed with Wards team on a weight of 181 for the AM weight check and came in at 184.4. Fight goes ahead but losing 25% of his purse. Surely it's a major fcuk up for a boxer not to make weight!

Eubank left it late but thought Saunders bossed him.

[nrico2006]

Eubank was the better fighter for the majority of the second half of the fight.

As for Smith, it was too much to be a mistake.  I would say that he went in heavier than he should have to have a bit more weight behind his punches.

A lot of catch-weight fights recently which are making a joke out the weights, there are valid reasons for certain catch weights but there are others which are taking the hand as they are heavily suiting one fighter and putting another at a deadly disadvantage.  Porter had to drain away down for the Broner fight, thankfully he came through. 

Also surprised that not more of these AM weigh-ins are performed as it is a joke that for years you had fighters coming in at possibly a stone or more heavier than an opponent on the day of a fight in comparison to what they weighted during the official weigh-in. 

[CiKe]

Unbelievably there are reports of De La Hoya making a cone back. Supposedly only wants to fight the best and see May weather and GGG mentioned. Was never a DLH fan but for his sake I hope this is a joke. Scary to think what GGG would do to him

[omaghjoe]

He's full of it.

There's been alot of shite talked lately regarding GGG: Froch, Mayweather, Ward now DLH. At least Cotto has pretty much said he wont fight him.

As much chance as Mayeather fightin him as delaHoya.... in other words none!

Don't know whats behind it all, think that Golovkin is desperate for a fight so he is upping the slabbering. Not sure it will get him a fight tho as its doesnt change things.... lower rated fighters know they are on hiding to nothing and the big guys dont want to be taken of their perch

[gerrykeegan]

Another great victory for Katie. Never in doubt

[laoislad]

Another great victory for Katie. Never in doubt

She's brilliant.

I think there is a guy from Laois fighting for Gold today aswell?

[Main Street]

Another great victory for Katie. Never in doubt

I missed the final, I supposed that the semi final was the real final
Strange enough I thought, that only 2 of the 3 judges gave her the last round in that semi final, I thought she had that last round by a clear margin
Not strange in a dubious way because that judge was the only one who gave her the nod in round 2.

[laoislad]

GOLD for Laois!!

[Atticus_Finch]

Ref Pat Russell had a bit of a nightmare in the Bradley vs Vargas fight there now.   Bradley had a fairly comfortable points cushion going into the last round.  vargas had Bradley out on his feet in the final seconds of the round. Ref mistook the 10 second clapper for the bell and signalled the end of the fight.  Vargas thought he had just been awarded a TKO and was celebrating like mad.  After the confusion had been cleared up they went to the cards. Bradley was awarded the fight on the cards 117 - 111, 116 - 112, 115 - 112. Max Kellerman's first post fight interview was with the ref not either of the fighters.  I say the ref will be calling it a day after that, fair play to him for facing the cameras straight afterwards.

[Hound]

GOLD for Laois!!

O'Reilly was great. Massive underdog against the Azerbaijani, even after the first 2 rounds, though the other lad looked a shade classier, but a super last round from O'Reilly got him the deserved victory.

I thought Katie was blessed to get the decision in the semi, but was very good in the final

[omaghjoe]

Hmm... just spotted that the next Frampton fight is on FTA (Terestial) TV in the states.
Great for myself, however Im not sure if its a great move by his promoters, the fight is on the undercard of the Chavez Jr fight, but from what I understand it wont be shown on that package. This means that they'll be relying on the exposure of the FTA TV and their own marketing (Which is not likely to be much) and not piggy backing on the Chavez Jr marketing. Still I suppose maybe he gets his own (albeit limited) independent exposure.
When you consider where Carl is coming from to the level this fight is in the states you gotta wonder if its worth it. At that weight etc ATM there isnt the interest. Rigondeax is the best fighter in the division but he aint a big draw in the states so if he was gonna fight him it would likely be in Belfast. The most money he would generate is likely from a Quigg fight but it also is a fight that would take place In Ireland/England

On a side note Chavez Jr is a great draw but he aint no chip of the old block!

[Milltown Row2]

Hmm... just spotted that the next Frampton fight is on FTA (Terestial) TV in the states.
Great for myself, however Im not sure if its a great move by his promoters, the fight is on the undercard of the Chavez Jr fight, but from what I understand it wont be shown on that package. This means that they'll be relying on the exposure of the FTA TV and their own marketing (Which is not likely to be much) and not piggy backing on the Chavez Jr marketing. Still I suppose maybe he gets his own (albeit limited) independent exposure.
When you consider where Carl is coming from to the level this fight is in the states you gotta wonder if its worth it. At that weight etc ATM there isnt the interest. Rigondeax is the best fighter in the division but he aint a big draw in the states so if he was gonna fight him it would likely be in Belfast. The most money he would generate is likely from a Quigg fight but it also is a fight that would take place In Ireland/England

On a side note Chavez Jr is a great draw but he aint no chip of the old block!

Bit mystified with this fight myself.... Be very little fans heading over also, so completely on his own... Is it purely American exposure (now limited if you're right) and big purse??

[The Iceman]

Hmm... just spotted that the next Frampton fight is on FTA (Terestial) TV in the states.
Great for myself, however Im not sure if its a great move by his promoters, the fight is on the undercard of the Chavez Jr fight, but from what I understand it wont be shown on that package. This means that they'll be relying on the exposure of the FTA TV and their own marketing (Which is not likely to be much) and not piggy backing on the Chavez Jr marketing. Still I suppose maybe he gets his own (albeit limited) independent exposure.
When you consider where Carl is coming from to the level this fight is in the states you gotta wonder if its worth it. At that weight etc ATM there isnt the interest. Rigondeax is the best fighter in the division but he aint a big draw in the states so if he was gonna fight him it would likely be in Belfast. The most money he would generate is likely from a Quigg fight but it also is a fight that would take place In Ireland/England

On a side note Chavez Jr is a great draw but he aint no chip of the old block!

Bit mystified with this fight myself.... Be very little fans heading over also, so completely on his own... Is it purely American exposure (now limited if you're right) and big purse??

I looked in to going from Seattle. It's not the handiest spot to get to, it will be hotter than hell and it's a rough town, close to the border, known for it's problems.
it's not the platform I would launch US exposure from but who knows what the master plan is here lads...

[omaghjoe]

Wouldn't be the handiest place to get to now old El Paso and it suffers a bit of rep due its proximate to Juarez don't know whether its justified or not, but it is a place that seems to host a lot of fights. Im guessing the opportunity came on the under card of Chazez Jr and they took it, not considering alot about the location, opponent etc just the chance to get the foot in the US door. Although if its not actually going to be shown with the Chavez Jr fight, it seems to take alot of that benefit away

Not sure if the promoters have a full understanding of how it works in America. I would hate to see a repeat of the McGuigan fiasco where one of our best fighters is cajoled into fighting in unfavourable conditions and loses against a mediocre opponent, especially when the rewards may be futile.

[BennyHarp]

Wouldn't be the handiest place to get to now old El Paso and it suffers a bit of rep due its proximate to Juarez don't know whether its justified or not, but it is a place that seems to host a lot of fights. Im guessing the opportunity came on the under card of Chazez Jr and they took it, not considering alot about the location, opponent etc just the chance to get the foot in the US door. Although if its not actually going to be shown with the Chavez Jr fight, it seems to take alot of that benefit away

Not sure if the promoters have a full understanding of how it works in America. I would hate to see a repeat of the McGuigan fiasco where one of our best fighters is cajoled into fighting in unfavourable conditions and loses against a mediocre opponent, especially when the rewards may be futile.

Funny, that ran through my head too. The money for this division doesnt seem to be in America.