Boxing thread

[Georgee Paris]

My favourite fight ever.
(Hagler vs Hearns)

[taust68]

Check this one out, hearns literally took duran of his feet with the upper cut

[Shabu]

Fury v Whyte this weekend.

Will be interesting to see their plans.

Fury moved from boxer to brawler in last two Wilder fights whereas Whyte has been boxing more and using a surprisingly good jab to set things up.

What's everyone's predictions?

[York Ham(mer)]

Saw a clip of Fury at an open training session. A lot of wobbling flesh on display. Oh and he did the whole session in a southpaw stance.

[Georgee Paris]

I think Whyte has been hugely underrated same as fury has been overrated- especially since beating Wilder. I think watching Whyte vs Chisora gives the best indication as to how this goes especially when you watch Fury vs Chisora. But I really can’t shake the feeling Whyte is better than Wilder. There I’ve said it. I really rate Wilder lower than most of our boxers. Fury is good - no doubt. But Wilder was a bit rubbish.
I reckon Whyte could batter Fury. He’s a naturally bigger man than Wilder and won’t get ragdolled. He might get picked off at long range but he’s also got a decent jab and he’s not called the body snatcher for nothing. And looking at fury the last place he wants to take some pounding is his body - and we all know he’s a bit chinny. I think Whytes problem is he isn’t the best at finishing off fighters and if he clips fury I’m not sure he’ll know what to do.
I’m looking forward to it tho and would be tempted to put a few quid on Whyte at 100-1

[Clacton-ammer]

My favourite fight ever.
(Hagler vs Hearns)

One of mine too, golden generation of boxing for me.

I wasn't that fussed about Saturday but mates got tickets so looking forward to it now. Looking forward to the undercard more in truth

[Shabu]

I think Whyte has been hugely underrated same as fury has been overrated- especially since beating Wilder. I think watching Whyte vs Chisora gives the best indication as to how this goes especially when you watch Fury vs Chisora. But I really can’t shake the feeling Whyte is better than Wilder. There I’ve said it. I really rate Wilder lower than most of our boxers. Fury is good - no doubt. But Wilder was a bit rubbish.
I reckon Whyte could batter Fury. He’s a naturally bigger man than Wilder and won’t get ragdolled. He might get picked off at long range but he’s also got a decent jab and he’s not called the body snatcher for nothing. And looking at fury the last place he wants to take some pounding is his body - and we all know he’s a bit chinny. I think Whytes problem is he isn’t the best at finishing off fighters and if he clips fury I’m not sure he’ll know what to do.
I’m looking forward to it tho and would be tempted to put a few quid on Whyte at 100-1

Wilder's a strange case. Incredibly athletic, massive punch, tough as f*ck, but as much boxing skill as a two week novice.

[Morocco Mole]

Whyte is better than Wilder. No doubt. He’s stronger and with his mma background will not let Fury lean on him and grind him down in the clinches. He’s got short hooks and upper cuts and won’t be bullied. Fury won’t walk through him like he did Wilder who’s only weapon was looping haymakers. He won’t even try. Fury will control the distance and jab Whyte’s face off until he either wears him down or takes a point decision.

[DublinDave]

Fury v Whyte will be a great fight & one I'm eagerly anticipating, I do feel though that if both are still standing after round 6, Fury will win. Don't think he'll knock Dillian out as the boys a warrior but Fury will win on points...
In other news, an aberration of a fight has been announced:-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/61172683

Why..? Just why...

[DublinDave]

Saw a clip of Fury at an open training session. A lot of wobbling flesh on display. Oh and he did the whole session in a southpaw stance.

Fury had operations on both elbows after the last Wilder fight & had to have injections in both arms just to fight it, I'd say that was just smoke & mirrors from his camp to keep Dillian's team guessing...
Looks like most of the fat is over his kidneys, probably expecting Dillian to work the body hard in the early rounds & extra shock absorption might come in handy... (or he may just be a fat fecker... )

[York Ham(mer)]

Fury weighs in at 18st 12lb, 12lb lighter than against The Dosser last time out. Whyte comes in at 18st 1lb, 6lb heavier than against Povetkin.

[Puff Daddy]

Meanwhile, in the US, an airline passenger threw a bottle at ex World Heavyweight Boxing champ, Mike Tyson during a flight from San Francisco to Miami. That's not the cleverest move for anybody to make, is it ?

[Shabu]

Fury v Whyte will be a great fight & one I'm eagerly anticipating, I do feel though that if both are still standing after round 6, Fury will win. Don't think he'll knock Dillian out as the boys a warrior but Fury will win on points...
In other news, an aberration of a fight has been announced:-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/61172683

Why..? Just why...

There's been a few exhibitions involving Mexican ex fighters lately.

Not something I'd pay to watch

[Morocco Mole]

Whyte looked very small at the weigh in. The **** is 6’5

Fury is bigger, and he’s better. Hard to make a case for the other fella.

[Georgee Paris]

Fury looked very relaxed and if anything they both looked more up for the after party rather than a fight. I think they are genuine friends. Usually when friends fight it gets messy. I think this will be a proper fight. Still wouldn’t be surprised if Fury gets beaten but also wouldn’t be surprised if he jabs Whytes head off. I’ve usually made my mind up by now. The weigh in has pushed me more to Fury although I’ve still got this nagging feeling.

[Puff Daddy]

Fury looks a bit flabby for a boxer. I mean, where are the bulging muscles ?

[Shabu]

I'm going with Fury on points, 8 rounds to 4.

[Shabu]

From Spike O'Sullivan, a very funny Irish boxer and fellow Hammer, I think.

[jastons]

Looking forward to watching this tonight but I won't be paying £25...

[War Pony]

Undercard is shocking.