Random Boxing Thoughts/News v. 8

[Guest Jimbo_Tsuruta]

I've already resigned myself to Fury v Joshua being a pipedream but if Tyson beats Wilder and ends up fighting David fucking Haye next then this is officially the worst era of boxing ever.

https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12405726/david-haye-called-out-tyson-fury-after-his-comeback-win-i-know-his-kryptonite

[zendragon]

what a timeline we ended up on

[Guest Jimbo_Tsuruta]

Riddick Bowe v Lamar Odom on October 2, travesty.

[Jiji]

In what world is Lamar Odom cleared for a boxing fight? Darkest timeline. All 15 people who order that need help. 

Meanwhile you got Canelo weaving his head outta the way and firing back with a counter (was it a slap?) at the press conference yesterday. Now that's awesome. 

[Guest Jimbo_Tsuruta]

Mercifully Bowe has pulled out.

[Elsalvajeloco]

On the undercard of Joshua vs. Usyk, Callum Smith tried to get all the bad juju from his fight with Canelo and subsequent terrible performance out with one horrifying KO.

WARNING: MIGHT BE NIGHTMARE FUEL

[Jiji]

 

 

[The Natural]

Man, that was a tough KO to see with how Lenin Castillo's body reacted to getting KO'd by Callum Smith.

[The Natural]

Sounds like Alexander Usyk's beaten Anthony Joshua for Joshua's three belts. Usyk would be only the third man to win a world title at Cruiserweight and Heavyweight joining Evander Holyfield and David Haye. Usyk won all four belts at Cruiserweight to be unified champion.

Edited September 25, 2021 by The Natural

[The Natural]

Alexander Usyk by unanimous decision wins the WBA, WBO and IBF World Heavyweight Championship! Perfect record as well!

Edited September 25, 2021 by The Natural

[Elsalvajeloco]

Usyk had a hell of a performance. Joshua turned it into a fight in the middle rounds and starting to change the tide. That's when Joshua usually takes over and really puts the coffin nails in. Usyk just decided he wasn't going to let Joshua turn him back. 

If I'm AJ, I would hold off on that rematch clause. His chances only hinge on Usyk getting tired. He got tired, but not to the point where Joshua could land consistently on him. When Usyk decided to stop punching, AJ was doing good. However, when both guys were active, Usyk had the much better work. AJ had some good body shots that seem to have some effect and a short right on the inside, but that's not enough to take rounds. Against Usyk, for him, it's knockout or bust. He isn't taking seven rounds off Usyk in a boxing match.

[Ultimo Necro]

Usyk outclassed Joshua.  Joshua spammed the jab all night and hardly threw any big shots.  Usyk was seconds from a KO at the bell in the 12th.

[odessasteps]

Wonder how fired up he was after the Ukranian anthem was booed by the Enhlish/London/Spurs fans. 

[Jiji]

Man, Joshua was an easy target getting hit with how many lead lefts throughout the fight? Incredible head movement and footwork. Beautiful fight from a man who moved up from cruiserweight against a powerful heavyweight. 

[Raziel]

You know a KO is bad when you can't find a replay of it anywhere.

[twiztor]

2 hours ago, The Natural said:

Alexander Usyk by unanimous decision wins the WBA, WBO and IBF World Heavyweight Championship! Perfect record as well!

i guess that puts the final nail in the coffin of Joshua vs. Fury. to quote myself,

On 5/17/2021 at 6:53 PM, twiztor said:

fucking boxing.

 

[The Natural]

4 hours ago, Raziel said:

You know a KO is bad when you can't find a replay of it anywhere.

It's a really bad KTFO. If you or anyone hasn't seen it, I'd advise against it. I said that to my Dad.

4 hours ago, twiztor said:

i guess that puts the final nail in the coffin of Joshua vs. Fury. to quote myself,

 

Yeah.

[Guest Jimbo_Tsuruta]

Usyk fought a great fight. Wlad and Ruiz cracked Joshua's chin, turned him into an overly-cautious fighter. I'd back Usyk in the rematch and hopefully we can get Usyk v Fury or Wilder too.

Edited September 26, 2021 by Jimbo_Tsuruta

[The Natural]

Journalist Dan Rafael tweeted: "I texted Lenin Castillo’s manager to see how Lenin was doing after the KO by Callum Smith.

"Here’s the response I received overnight: 'He was released after a few hours. They did a brain scan. Everything fine. He’s at the airport now.' Good news."

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That's a relief. One of the worst KO's I've seen in how the unconscious fighter reacted, shaking like that.

[Guest Jimbo_Tsuruta]

Lopez v Kambosos is off apparently.

[Elsalvajeloco]

11 hours ago, Jimbo_Tsuruta said:

Lopez v Kambosos is off apparently.

Where is this from?

[The Natural]

Will have to watch this.

[Guest Jimbo_Tsuruta]

6 hours ago, Elsalvajeloco said:

Where is this from?

My mistake, moved from 4th to 16th.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.badlefthook.com/platform/amp/2021/9/26/22694735/lopez-vs-kambosos-date-now-listed-october-16-brooklyn-triller-fight-club-boxing-news-2021

[Elsalvajeloco]

25 minutes ago, Jimbo_Tsuruta said:

My mistake, moved from 4th to 16th.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.badlefthook.com/platform/amp/2021/9/26/22694735/lopez-vs-kambosos-date-now-listed-october-16-brooklyn-triller-fight-club-boxing-news-2021

The reason why I asked is it seems like Triller is dead set on not canceling since this is really the biggest "legit" fight they ever promoted. They've moved it 5 or 6 times and did 3 or 4 venue moves. Unless they fail to live up to their contractual obligations after winning the purse bid, the fight will stay together. However, it's clear they're not a promotional outfit that's got their shit together. 50 and Jay's Z attempts at promoting boxing didn't go this awry. This is bordering on shockingly disastrous. They cannot decide what country, what city, what date, or whether or not to do it on Saturday or go against a major NFL game on Sunday or Monday. I've never seen these types of gaffes before in rapid succession. 

[Elsalvajeloco]

Oh speak of the devil