Joshua vs Whyte confirmed for August 12th, if he wins he's fighting Wilder in December.
Usyk vs Dubois August 26th confirmed.
Hopefully Usyk wins and it'll be Fury vs Usyk for undisputed the same night as Joshua vs Wilder. Talk of it being in Saudi.
I miss Rjinn. She would have been all over this thread. RIP 💐😞
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou, October 28th in Saudi Arabia.
Boxing is a great sport ruined by nonsense. Top heavyweight in his peak fighting a non boxer instead of Joshua or Usyk. It's absolutely outrageous. What a waste.
Spence vs Crawford was pretty good.
It was a one sided beating and the ref stopped it. I understand why they do it but it's a bit boring imo, I want to see someone get hurt. That's why people are drawn to these sports.
Good fight though.
Quote from: jimmy jazz on Jul 30, 2023, 04:19 PMI want to see someone get hurt. That's why people are drawn to these sports.
Isn't MMA a little more exciting? At least there seems to be a little more blood on the floor and perhaps fewer strikes to the head (I'd consider this good), although I might be wrong about that.
Quote from: Guybrush on Aug 08, 2023, 12:00 AMIsn't MMA a little more exciting? At least there seems to be a little more blood on the floor and perhaps fewer strikes to the head (I'd consider this good), although I might be wrong about that.
It is but timing is a problem for me as the events are always 4am and also the big events just don't excite me like a big boxing fight does.
UFC is run way better though. Boxing is a joke in that respect.
I was vaguely interested in Cecilie Brækhus, but now I'm not even sure if she boxes anymore.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecilia_Br%C3%A6khus
The only UFC fight I saw was Holly Holm vs. Ronda Rowsey. That was great, of course, as Rowsey was an undefeated, smack talking favorite and got her ass handed to her by underdog Holly.
I remember that. I've seen a few.
When I was younger, one of my mates from school who I hung around with in the area started a group. They did music but also got up to no good. One of the lads in it was Leon Edwards. We're from the same part of Brum, I've followed him for a while and his second fight vs Usman is one of my all time sporting highlights.
Was amazing to see someone from here become the world champion.
A gym I used to work out at in Montreal years ago tried branching out into boxing and it didn't really work for them. The owner was really enthusiastic and tried to have me attend the trainings but I did the "polite but firm" thing.
Maybe I should've given it a shot. The one thing that kinda bugs me about doing just weight lifting is that you never do any rapid motions. I tried playing footb soccer in the park after years of only going to the gym and boy it was rough. I lost all the mobility I used to have and really struggled with how quick everything suddenly was.
Yeah I'm more into watching random MMA fights than boxing. If I watch a boxing match it has to br relative amateurs.
The past two years they had this event called Creator Clash. They set up a bunch of Twitch Streamers and Youtube personalities to box against each other for charity and I love it.
Quote from: DJChameleon on Aug 18, 2023, 11:34 AMYeah I'm more into watching random MMA fights than boxing. If I watch a boxing match it has to br relative amateurs.
The past two years they had this event called Creator Clash. They set up a bunch of Twitch Streamers and Youtube personalities to box against each other for charity and I love it.
Can understand MMA > Boxing generally but the big fights for me are immense. I'd rather watch a superfight than 99% of football matches. Fury vs Wilder trilogy was 🔥
The YouTube thing is weird to me but not just the boxing, the whole thing. Suppose its just what kids are into now. YouTube is the new platform like film and sports were. YouTube stars are the new rockstars.
Usyk vs Dubois next weekend BTW that should be great.
Usyk vs Dubois tonight lads.
Massive heavyweight title fight.
Winner fights Fury next year.
Usyk on points for me.
🇺🇦
Quote from: jimmy jazz on Aug 26, 2023, 02:28 PMUsyk vs Dubois tonight lads.
Massive heavyweight title fight.
Winner fights Fury next year.
Usyk on points for me.
🇺🇦
I've no idea who either of them are 😄
I guess it's like football where you need some expensive subscription to watch the Premier League?
Quote from: Guybrush on Aug 26, 2023, 05:05 PMI've no idea who either of them are 😄
I guess it's like football where you need some expensive subscription to watch the Premier League?
It is on PPV but you don't need a sub. I stream everything and have done for about 15 years. There are ways to watch for free. It's like with music, you can buy it but if you're a scumbag like I am you will get it for free.
Usyk holds three of the belts. Undefeated and moved up to heavyweight after dominating the division below.
Dubois is a British heavyweight, in the top 10 and is the mandatory defence for Usyk.
Usyk is the strong favourite and rightly so. But it should be a good fight.
About to start.
Good luck Usyk 🇺🇦🥊
Quote from: jimmy jazz on Aug 26, 2023, 11:07 PMAbout to start.
Good luck Usyk 🇺🇦🥊
Hey, how did it go?
And shouldn't you be rooting for Dubious Dubois?
Quote from: Guybrush on Aug 27, 2023, 01:28 AMHey, how did it go?
And shouldn't you be rooting for Dubious Dubois?
Usyk knockout in the 10th round.
And na, I like Usyk and how he's shown he will fight anyone, how he conducts himself, and want to see Usyk vs Fury for undisputed. Hopefully that should happen now.
I looked it up and saw there was some controversy / drama where Dubois claims a victory was stolen from him in 5th round after Usyk was downed by a shot to the stomach. It was deemed as a low blow, but Dubois' team claims it was legal.
Do you have a take on that? Was it a low blow?
Quote from: Guybrush on Aug 27, 2023, 08:39 AMI looked it up and saw there was some controversy / drama where Dubois claims a victory was stolen from him in 5th round after Usyk was downed by a shot to the stomach. It was deemed as a low blow, but Dubois' team claims it was legal.
Do you have a take on that? Was it a low blow?
It was low but even if it was the wrong decision, Usyk would have got up before the count so I don't accept that it was a robbery.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/66962430
FINALLY SIGNED AND CONFIRMED.
My cock is so hard right now lads.
The biggest fight in boxing is finally happening. Bigger than Mayweather vs Pacquiao for me.
Two massive, undefeated bald bastards going at it for the undisputed Heavyweight title.
Should be December 23rd.
Quote from: jimmy jazz on Sep 29, 2023, 05:49 PMhttps://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/66962430
FINALLY SIGNED AND CONFIRMED.
My cock is so hard right now lads.
The biggest fight in boxing is finally happening. Bigger than Mayweather vs Pacquiao for me.
Two massive, undefeated bald bastards going at it for the undisputed Heavyweight title.
Should be December 23rd.
I barely know who they are, but this sounds fun and interesting.
Also a nice little Christmas treat if it happens on the 23rd 🙂
How did ya feel about this one,
@jimmy jazz ? 🙂
Ngannou, with that physique, looks like an absolute beast.
It was the right decision but a really embarrassing night for Fury. Whether he underestimated Ngannou or didn't prepare right, I don't know. But no way should that have gone the full 10 rounds nor should he come out of it looking worse off.
People online overreacting massively cos they never expected Ngannou to be so good/Fury so bad, one person says its rigged and before you know it they all think it.
Fury vs Usyk confirmed and announced.
February 17th, 2024 in Riyadh.
All belts on the line.
QuoteHistory will be made on 17 February in Riyadh.
Never has there been a four-belt heavyweight undisputed world champion.
Fury and Usyk have sat firmly at the top of the division ever since the Ukrainian dethroned Joshua. The winner will now cement their legacy as the greatest of their generation.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/67406398
🇬🇧🇺🇦
Wilder was piss poor last night. I've warmed to him a lot though. He's much more respectful and gracious in defeat now.
I was actually rooting for him because I want him to smash AJ. I think that's probably the end for Wilder unless the fight with AJ is guaranteed next, he doesn't have any reason to continue really and he's a shadow of what he was.
AJ vs Wallin I listened to on the radio and it sounded like a one sided beat down. I'll catch it when it gets uploaded somewhere.
Fury vs Usyk February 17th, excited for it already.
Isn't also boxing day soon upon us?
Sounds like a day when Brits go around giving eachother gut punches.
Quote from: Guybrush on Dec 24, 2023, 11:30 PMIsn't also boxing day soon upon us?
Sounds like a day when Brits go around giving eachother gut punches.
Yes we do. It's the day after Christmas BTW.
In the queues for the shops or over the football that is played.
Not sure why it's cled Boxing Day tbh.
AJ vs Ngannou confirmes for this year.
Should be Wilder vs AJ. Anyway I'll probably watch it because I'm a knob.
Just over a month until Fury vs Usyk 8)
Quote from: jimmy jazz on Jan 05, 2024, 11:15 PMAJ vs Ngannou confirmes for this year.
Should be Wilder vs AJ. Anyway I'll probably watch it because I'm a knob.
Just over a month until Fury vs Usyk 8)
Tyson looks kinda like your average dad, but I guess he's a beast in the ring?
Could he beat Mike Tyson in his prime?
Quote from: Guybrush on Jan 08, 2024, 09:39 AMTyson looks kinda like your average dad, but I guess he's a beast in the ring?
Could he beat Mike Tyson in his prime?
Fuck I missed this.
Fury is a freak in that he moves like a lightweight despite being 6 ft 7. He also has an exceptional boxing IQ. He has been boxing since he was a child and comes from a family of boxers.
Yes he would beat Mike Tyson imo. He's a superior boxer and he would take Mike's punching power. Fury would land more shots and win on points.
It's the big one this weekend.
Fury looks in GREAT shape. This must be the fittest and meanest he's ever been.
His dad headbutted someone at the press conference yesterday.
I can't wait to watch this.
I respect and like both fighters so I'm not too bothered who wins but it would be great for Fury to bring all the belts home.
Quote from: jimmy jazz on May 15, 2024, 01:36 AMIt's the big one this weekend.
Fury looks in GREAT shape. This must be the fittest and meanest he's ever been.
His dad headbutted someone at the press conference yesterday.
I can't wait to watch this.
I respect and like both fighters so I'm not too bothered who wins but it would be great for Fury to bring all the belts home.
Sorry, but who is he boxing this time?
Not his dad, I hope.
Quote from: Guybrush on May 15, 2024, 11:51 PMSorry, but who is he boxing this time?
Not his dad, I hope.
Usyk mate. The one I've been banging on about for a year or more.
Its finally happening on Saturday night. Biggest fight this century easily.
Quote from: jimmy jazz on May 16, 2024, 12:15 AMUsyk mate. The one I've been banging on about for a year or more.
Its finally happening on Saturday night. Biggest fight this century easily.
Oh right, I thought that happened in February already.
Sounds interesting!
Quote from: Guybrush on May 16, 2024, 06:38 AMOh right, I thought that happened in February already.
Sounds interesting!
It was scheduled for February 17th and then a couple of weeks out, Fury cut his eyebrow in training so they pushed it back three months to allow it to heal.
https://talksport.com/sport/1829138/tyson-fury-cut-oleksandr-usyk/
Absolutely brilliant fight.
Had a sneaky feeling Usyk might just do it. Felt like his time.
Never seen Fury as hurt as he was in the 9th.
Usyk is a worthy winner and a great champion.