Super_A Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Benn-Kelly is the fight that should be made. Kelly/Booth won't take it though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Benn doesn’t need to box and could just go back and live on his dad’s money, so maybe he can be a bit bolder in terms of future opponents. Definite shades of his old man with the way he throws that straight right hand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargsTON Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 14 hours ago, Abby Normal said: Benn doesn’t need to box and could just go back and live on his dad’s money, so maybe he can be a bit bolder in terms of future opponents. Definite shades of his old man with the way he throws that straight right hand. Bolder? I don't think anyone can question his ambition. There were plenty writing him off after his draw with Peinar, including some on here. He's the most improved fighter in the country along with Okolie. I'd back him to beat the likes of Khan, Brook or Porter tomorrow and with a degree of comfort at that. He's THE hot ticket in British boxing right now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, LargsTON said: Bolder? I don't think anyone can question his ambition. There were plenty writing him off after his draw with Peinar, including some on here. He's the most improved fighter in the country along with Okolie. I'd back him to beat the likes of Khan, Brook or Porter tomorrow and with a degree of comfort at that. He's THE hot ticket in British boxing right now. Don't think its fair to bracket Porter with those two tbf. Benn would probably beat Khan or Brook since both are beyond done, but Porter is a totally differnt beast to those two. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargsTON Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Don't think its fair to bracket Porter with those two tbf. Benn would probably beat Khan or Brook since both are beyond done, but Porter is a totally differnt beast to those two. I actually meant to say Broner but either way I'd back him to beat either one of them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 39 minutes ago, LargsTON said: I actually meant to say Broner but either way I'd back him to beat either one of them. I would certainly give him a shot against Broner. No one beats Shawn Porter easily though and he could be called unlucky in some of his losses. Hes a brute, and murderises an inexperienced fighter IMO 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMDP Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Some wild takes here. At present, Shawn Porter scuds Benn from pillar to post. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargsTON Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 26 minutes ago, JMDP said: Some wild takes here. At present, Shawn Porter scuds Benn from pillar to post. Nonsense. Granted Benn is still a relative novice in the bigger picture but in no way would he be "scudded from pillar to post." Benn is going to be a special talent in years to come and other than the likes of Spence and Crawford I think he's capable of giving anyone under that top tier a run for their money already. Be interesting to see who he fights next cos I can't see the likes of Khan or Brook wanting any of that work at this stage of their careers and Josh Kelly can forget it. A fight with Florian Marku would be a real crowd pleaser but I can't see that one coming off unfortunately. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Porter gave Spence a belter of a fight 2 years ago? I'd make him favourite to beat Benn but not by much. I dont see either Brook or Khan taking the fight. Does he go against a hungry opponent in the likes of Marku or Mckinson? Does he beat Avenysyan? Very excited to see what happens next. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I also think a 1 round blowout is a dangerous place to hang your hat in terms of how good he is tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargsTON Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: I also think a 1 round blowout is a dangerous place to hang your hat in terms of how good he is tbh. It's not just that (although nobody else has dealt with Vargas in that manner that im aware of). It's everything about the guy. The massive steps he's made in such a short period of times defies what virtually anyone thought he was capable of. The way he carries himself. The hunger, desire, the way he speaks and conducts himself. Sometimes you can just sense when a fighter has something special about him. And we've not even spoke about the Benn DNA yet. I realise I'm making very bold predictions but I'll "hang my hat" on him taking a major scalp in the next 12-18 months. Edited April 13, 2021 by LargsTON 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Iv been buckled watching training footage of Ben Askren recently. For a high level sports competitor, for whom striking should have been part of his training for years, he doesnt seem to be picking boxing up so well [emoji23] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 36 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Iv been buckled watching training footage of Ben Askren recently. For a high level sports competitor, for whom striking should have been part of his training for years, he doesnt seem to be picking boxing up so well He's known in MMA for being one of the worst strikers in the history of the sport. His game is all wrestling and as far as I'm aware he didn't work on striking as he had no need to use it. The Paul lad will probably spark him but I read an interview with Pantoja (MMA fighter paid to spar with Paul) who said that if Askren protects himself and attacks the body he'll win easily. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 fucks given? none 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Rob1885 said: fucks given? none Minter. Bigger minter if he loses to a Youtuber though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Minter. Bigger minter if he loses to a Youtuber though. Honestly, get these fights so far to f**k. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Just now, 8MileBU said: Honestly, get these fights so far to f**k. Agreed, but money talks unfortunately. This is whats happening to top level boxing. A pure circus act. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Stewart Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I’ve no problem with fights like this as long as the cards aren’t just full of them and there’re actual boxers on the undercards to gain exposure. To use this one as an example, Prograis is in the co-main, that’s great exposure for an exciting talented American fighter, will raise his profile and hopefully get him some big fights. Equally, if he puts on a show, the people watching this predominantly for Paul, might just become fans and start following the sport with a bit more interest.As long as you’re not taking it particularly seriously and they don’t end up impacting scheduling for actual proper fights (world champions or contenders seeing dollar signs in smashing the piss out of youtubers) then just ignore it and let them make their money. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMDP Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Quite enjoyed Andrade-Williams there, had it a wee bit closer than judges did at 116-112 but Andrade clear winner despite all the holding. Infuriating fighter, has all the punches in the book but can also look terrible. Shock first round KO of Majidov too, looks like he has totally fucked his ankle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Was shouting at the ref to grow a pair and start taking points for the holding. Even when told to break Andrade wants another 10 seconds before letting go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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