Boxing Off-Topic

[JayBee74]

Quote: Originally Posted by SHAKYR

I agree; Usyk could make the heavyweight division more interesting.

I can see Wilder and Fury chomping at the bit for a big money fight with Usyk because they are so much bigger but it's still interesting.

[pk500]

Quote: Originally Posted by JayBee74

I can see Wilder and Fury chomping at the bit for a big money fight with Usyk because they are so much bigger but it's still interesting.

Usyk is FAR more skilled than Wilder. So, you bet, that fight would be interesting.

[JayBee74]

Quote: Originally Posted by pk500

Usyk is FAR more skilled than Wilder. So, you bet, that fight would be interesting.

Hope the fight happens sooner than later, but Wilder has Ortiz 2/Ortiz 3 or Ortiz/Fury before he fights anyone else. Fury would be free if Wilder loses to Ortiz. Would the Usyk team rush him into those fights?

A GREAT light-heavyweight bout between Artur Beterbiev and Oleksandr Gvozdyk for each other's belts Friday night on regular ESPN. Although a slight underdog I'd pick Beterbiev by mid-round KO.

[allBthere]

excited for this fight, you best believe I'm watching boxing

RIGHT NOW

[JayBee74]

Great fight-Beterbiev is an animal.

[allBthere]

Quote: Originally Posted by JayBee74

Great fight-Beterbiev is an animal.

my thoughts exactly - I was happy to hear all the 'forget the zero losses' talk - it's about time. I'd even be happy if they did it again - Ukrane had some really good spots and moments. That fight was close to me.

I will say as a side note - boxing is getting more and more popularity again, but that crowd # was weak! there are more peopel at the events I cover with lesser fighters. Kinda weird to see - they tried to cover it up a little bit but there was like 1500 people there tops

[JayBee74]

Quote: Originally Posted by allBthere

That fight was close to me.

Through nine rounds Gvozdyk was up on two cards (87-84, 86-85) and down on one (83-87).


I would be closer to 87-83 Beterbiev partly on the strength of what I thought was a 10-8 ninth round in his favor. **

After being battered in the ninth Gvozdyk told Atlas he didn't want to continue but Teddy would have none of that.

This I know-Gvozdyk has one heck of a chin.He had nothing left due to those gut-busting body shots.


EDIT: The judge who had it 87-83 Beterbiev was the only one who scored the ninth round 10-8.**

[Money99]

Quote:

After being battered in the ninth Gvozdyk told Atlas he didn't want to continue but Teddy would have none of that.

Considering what's taken place over the past year, I don't think this is right.
What if this guy suffered a brain haemorrhage?
If he did, I would hold Teddy 100% accountable.

He sent him out there for the 10th where he got blasted 3 times.

Teddy should be investigated for forcing a clearly hurt fighter back into the furnace.