quickoverayard Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Yeah its not really that small, 16 stone is still a big man but cant see him troubling any of the bigger punching heavyweights. He's too good for Joyce, love to see him fight fury as hes not a massive puncher but Fury leaning on him etc would cause major issues. Cant see it happening but for Taylor i hope im wrong. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 The footwork to change angle, allied to the hand speed and accuracy makes him dangerous enough to be a serious contender anyway. If he can get through a credible, tough first opponent (eg Povetkin, Takam - the B list) he has to be a serious threat to any of the top 4 or 5. Ricky Burns already quoted to be on the AJ undercard. If the WBSS in Glasgow goes tits up then a wee trip to New York for Taylor could be a ready-made replacement fight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 The footwork to change angle, allied to the hand speed and accuracy makes him dangerous enough to be a serious contender anyway. If he can get through a credible, tough first opponent (eg Povetkin, Takam - the B list) he has to be a serious threat to any of the top 4 or 5. Ricky Burns already quoted to be on the AJ undercard. If the WBSS in Glasgow goes tits up then a wee trip to New York for Taylor could be a ready-made replacement fight. Yeah. Lomachenko isnt a hugely powerful puncher id say but he hits you flush with perfect tekkers and from angles you are still adjusting to when the shot lands. Usyk is similar in that regard and as already said, even if you are 18 stone, a perfect shot with 16.5 stone behind it is going to earn your respect. Usyks workrate is going to have you struggling to keep up, and his ability to make you miss is energy sapping. Fury would have the tank for it, so would Wilder but maybe not the chin. AJ is a maybe on both tanks IMO. I could honestly see Usyk beating or losing to those three, but what he would do to tje lower level guys like Whyte would be splendid to watch. The look of pure confusion on their faces would be Mosley-esque 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeArab Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 James Degale retires. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 17 hours ago, Bairnardo said: Yeah. Lomachenko isnt a hugely powerful puncher id say but he hits you flush with perfect tekkers and from angles you are still adjusting to when the shot lands. Usyk is similar in that regard and as already said, even if you are 18 stone, a perfect shot with 16.5 stone behind it is going to earn your respect. Usyks workrate is going to have you struggling to keep up, and his ability to make you miss is energy sapping.Fury would have the tank for it, so would Wilder but maybe not the chin. AJ is a maybe on both tanks IMO. I could honestly see Usyk beating or losing to those three, but what he would do to tje lower level guys like Whyte would be splendid to watch. The look of pure confusion on their faces would be Mosley-esque Bellew was doing quite a bit of Fury-esque bobbing and weaving and Usyk just worked out the timing and IIRC Bellew dipped his nose perfectly onto a Usyk uppercut right on the bell at the end of the 6th or 7th. Whyte has been the most vocal calling out Usyk and saying he's just ragdoll him but also said before there wouldn't be enough money in a fight with him. Different story if it's the US though, rather than as a UK PPV fight. Won't happen immediately but can see that being one big HW fight that could actually be made without too many obstacles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC90 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Wilder will fight Breazeale 18th of May. Ducker, needs to prove himself etc etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, AUFC90 said: 23 hours ago, MONKMAN said: Wilder will fight Breazeale 18th of May. Ducker, needs to prove himself etc etc. Is that actually happening? Can't see anything confirmed. Think the WBC wanted Whyte v Breazeale with the winner to fight Wilder but Wilder now at a loose end with Fury choosing not to fight him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC90 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 [emoji23] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 There’s a new guy on the scene from Leith. Saw him at close quarters today for 5 rounds. Could see him troubling Eubank Jr. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargsTON Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Shandon Par said: There’s a new guy on the scene from Leith. Saw him at close quarters today for 5 rounds. Could see him troubling Eubank Jr. Of course you could. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Shandon Par said: There’s a new guy on the scene from Leith. Saw him at close quarters today for 5 rounds. Could see him troubling Eubank Jr. Not so sure about that, only just stopped gassing now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Boostin' Kev said: Not so sure about that, only just stopped gassing now. I was on bell duty tonight - found a role that’s about my level. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeefc1783 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 James Degale retires. Notice Carl Froch staying classy as usual when talking about another boxer. Took all of 3 seconds to make it all about Carl. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ2 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 So while B’Kev is getting chased round the ring, Shandon stood watching? Who needs enemies eh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Hello my names Shandon Par, I wanted to get into the boxing, I'm a wee bit hard anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Eusebio Pedroza has been counted out for the last time. Edited March 1, 2019 by supermik 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 4 hours ago, ICTChris said: Hello my names Shandon Par, I wanted to get into the boxing, I'm a wee bit hard anyway. Of many adjectives you could use, hard isn't one for me! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Stewart Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Baranchyk’s team are making noises as if the fight is happening. Wonderful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC90 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Is that actually happening? Can't see anything confirmed. Think the WBC wanted Whyte v Breazeale with the winner to fight Wilder but Wilder now at a loose end with Fury choosing not to fight him. He could have fought Whyte tbh. He's been his mandatory for a while now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC90 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Whyte isn’t the mandatory for any belt and has turned down two final eliminators (against Ortiz & Pulev) to become one. He’s also turned down the Joshua fight for 3 belts, not quite sure what he wants...He's been number 1 in the WBC for a while has he not ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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