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General Boxing Thread
Dubois really laid down a marker tonight. On previous showings I thought he was missing that edge that turns good fighters into elite level fighters. But he showed that he might just have it.
People will inevitably talk about his power, but to me his biggest positive tonight, was his ability to stay calm & controlled. Even when Gorman was in trouble, I like that Dubois didn’t pounce on him. Gorman had caught him a couple of times with decent counter shots, and was looking for that left hook all night. Dubois had the sense to wait for the right moment, instead of putting himself in the firing line & trying to force it.
Also good to see he looks like he’s got some stamina about him. I know it was only 5 rounds, but he looked fresh, wasn’t blowing & his footwork was still sharp.
Only criticism I can give, is that his defence needs work. As I mentioned. Gorman caught him a couple of times, which was due to inexperience more than anything.
The rest of the HW division were just forced to sit up & take note.
People will inevitably talk about his power, but to me his biggest positive tonight, was his ability to stay calm & controlled. Even when Gorman was in trouble, I like that Dubois didn’t pounce on him. Gorman had caught him a couple of times with decent counter shots, and was looking for that left hook all night. Dubois had the sense to wait for the right moment, instead of putting himself in the firing line & trying to force it.
Also good to see he looks like he’s got some stamina about him. I know it was only 5 rounds, but he looked fresh, wasn’t blowing & his footwork was still sharp.
Only criticism I can give, is that his defence needs work. As I mentioned. Gorman caught him a couple of times, which was due to inexperience more than anything.
The rest of the HW division were just forced to sit up & take note.
Floval Flyer
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Dubois is a good prospect at just 21*
Another fighter Antony Joshua will avoid at all costs ! Lol!
*Mike Tyson was undisputed world champ at that age though...
Another fighter Antony Joshua will avoid at all costs ! Lol!
*Mike Tyson was undisputed world champ at that age though...
Floval Flyer
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Pernell Whitaker remember him?
4 weight world champ dies in road accident!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/48996920
4 weight world champ dies in road accident!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/48996920
Remember him? Sweet Pea is one of the greatest of all time.
Unfortunately his style wasn’t truly appreciated by everyone at the time - in the same way Mayweather is regarded as boring now - but he was one of, if not the best P4P fighters of his time.
I remember he fought Oscar De La Hoya in the late 90’s, to decide who was the best P4P fighter on the Planet. Anyone being mentioned in that regard, against someone of ODLH’s calibre, instantly commands respect.
I think it’s still on YouTube, and is worth a watch.
Many people over the years, have considered prime Whitaker Vs prime Mayweather, to be a dream match up. Don’t think a fight has ever gone 12-rounds without a single punch landed, from either fighter
No VADA testing, it’s got a Pacquiao win written all over it.
Pac’s the narrow favourite with the bookies.
I think those slashing jabs of his will win him enough rounds, but he’ll have to avoid Thurman’s KO shot. Tough to split them here.
If Pac’s still got enough in the tank, he’ll edge a points win. Got a sneaky feeling though, that Thurman can win this via late stoppage
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why will KHan get another world title shot if Pacman wins.I think acman will go after Crawford should he defeat Thurman
Because that’s what he seems to think! He’s obviously got some Saudi money knocking about and if he can get £8m to fight Billy Dib think about the money he will have to offer with Pacquiao! There is a big Philippines contingent out in Jeddah and they want to see him fight Khan. Don’t be surprised if Pacquiao's next fight is Khan regardless of if he wins or loses on Saturday.
I disagree, money wise he would earn more fighting Khan in Saudi than he would for fighting Crawford in the US. Khan got £8m for fighting a featherweight who had retired. The oil rich tycoons will throw money at this fight.
Don’t ask me why, but this was just too tempting....
And this is the (somewhat) more sensible back-up....
That was a devastating stoppage. Up there with KO of the Year, easily.
Szpilka was out cold after that first overhand right. Instinct kicked in, and he managed to get his hands up, but his eyes were all over the place & he simply couldn’t see those punches coming. Brutal finish by Chizzy.
Szpilka was out cold after that first overhand right. Instinct kicked in, and he managed to get his hands up, but his eyes were all over the place & he simply couldn’t see those punches coming. Brutal finish by Chizzy.
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