Boxing/UFC 2018-24

[Pin-seeker]

Can’t believe how many people are taking it as a given that Khabib beats Ferguson.
This is going to be Khabib’s toughest fight by a long way imo.

 

[Dan2501]

Everyone Ferguson fights look like they've been in a car accident post-fight. Khabib isn't going to like that. He's deadly from his guard, with his elbows and with his Jiu Jitsu, so Khabib might not want the fight to be there, he's not going to be able to wrap Ferguson up like he has everyone else. Then on the feet Khabib is getting lit up and cut up. Ferguson won't be scared of the takedown and so will be throwing with reckless abandon, as he always does. He also has a crazy gas tank and can push a pace that Khabib might struggle to keep up with. This is without doubt Khabib's toughest fight and the only way he wins it is by taking Ferguson down and wrapping him up. Can't see him finishing Ferguson or beating him on the feet. Excited, just hope it happens this time.

 

[Fromtherough]

Close fight between Jones and Reyes. I think they both got 2 rounds each clearly. I don’t think the result is controversial, it could have went either way. A decent showing from Reyes though. Jones did well in the later rounds, but think Reyes was shattered by then. Those championship rounds are telling.

I think the judges should be interviewed after the fight, to justify their scoring. One of them was way off last night. I’d like to understand what weighting they put on striking, takedowns, damage and octagon control. There should be way more transparency, it would improve the sport. If the scores aren’t collected/input at the end of each round, why not? Is there a reason the scores couldn’t be shown round by round? Would it encourage more action from a fighter behind, knowing the had to engage?

I truly think Reyes thought he was 3 rounds ahead. He was tired but was also perhaps staying out of trouble defending what he thought was an insurmountable lead (bar KO or a 10-8).

What next for Jones? I doubt he’s keen to re-run the Santos or Reyes fights. Does he move up now?

 

[Pin-seeker]

Close fight between Jones and Reyes. I think they both got 2 rounds each clearly. I don’t think the result is controversial, it could have went either way. A decent showing from Reyes though. Jones did well in the later rounds, but think Reyes was shattered by then. Those championship rounds are telling.

I think the judges should be interviewed after the fight, to justify their scoring. One of them was way off last night. I’d like to understand what weighting they put on striking, takedowns, damage and octagon control. There should be way more transparency, it would improve the sport. If the scores aren’t collected/input at the end of each round, why not? Is there a reason the scores couldn’t be shown round by round? Would it encourage more action from a fighter behind, knowing the had to engage?

I truly think Reyes thought he was 3 rounds ahead. He was tired but was also perhaps staying out of trouble defending what he thought was an insurmountable lead (bar KO or a 10-8).

What next for Jones? I doubt he’s keen to re-run the Santos or Reyes fights. Does he move up now?

Joe Rogan pointed out that one of the judges didn’t watch one of the other fights for 30 seconds.

 

[BubbaP]

Assuming we are keeping this one going (in 2020), the big heavyweight boxing match up is only a few days away.
I'm thinking it's unlikely to live up to the first one.
Keep flip flopping, today am leaning towards Wilder have worked a couple of things out and to catch Fury again but with a combination.
But then again....

 

[Cherry13]

what are people predictions for tomorrow then? I know little about boxing, but this has me well and truly suckered in, might even buy for the first time. For what it’s worth my moneys on wilder, but my heart is hoping fury gets it done.
Also, what a great job BT have done of the build up, some of the stuff on social media has been fantastic.

 

[IanM]

This is being mass marketed on the Networks that have paid for the rights, and to be honest, am getting very tired about all the pre-amble. Boxing is the prime example of what happens when the key events are pay-per-view.... the sport becomes marginalised.

I couldn't tell you what either boxer looks like and I couldn't tell you the last time I watched any boxing. I have massive respect for anyone brave enough to do it, but in essence, it's two folk trying to bash each other and hence it's of limited appeal.

The volume of posts about it here my suggests I might be right! (cue flood of posts saying otherwise! )

 

[Ye Olde Boomer]

I'm rooting for your guy against Wilder.
Fury is a more interesting personality, and while his technical skills have one scratching one's head, he somehow gets the job done.

 

[gmc40]

This is being mass marketed on the Networks that have paid for the rights, and to be honest, am getting very tired about all the pre-amble. Boxing is the prime example of what happens when the key events are pay-per-view.... the sport becomes marginalised.

I couldn't tell you what either boxer looks like and I couldn't tell you the last time I watched any boxing. I have massive respect for anyone brave enough to do it, but in essence, it's two folk trying to bash each other and hence it's of limited appeal.

The volume of posts about it here my suggests I might be right! (cue flood of posts saying otherwise! )

You know nothing about either boxer and you don’t watch boxing??

Attention seeking post.

 

[Piece]

To help Fury win I’ll say Wilder wins by KO. ?

 

[Pin-seeker]

Wilder 8th or 9th

 

[Fromtherough]

Wilder by KO inside 5 rounds, although I’d like to see Fury win. Their last fight was amazing. Can’t see this one living up to that though. Fury doesn’t have the one punch power to stop Wilder in his tracks. Wilder is possibly the biggest puncher of all time.

Fury boxed his head off last time and still got caught twice. I see him also getting caught tonight too, but no miracle recovery this time around. Since their last fight, both have fought twice. Wilder’s opponents were Breazeale and Ortiz, which he dispatched of more than convincingly. Fury has faced Schwartz and Wallin. I think that is quite telling in itself.

I hope I’m wrong as Fury has something about him that makes you want to watch him (even though some of his fights have been awful). Wilder is box office too. Just a freak show of power. For years pundits and experts have been saying Wilder’s style shouldn’t work, he’s too wild, leaves himself too open and punches not straight enough. That right hand though. If it lands it’s almost certainly (bar Fury’s freak recovery) game over.

I’ll be covering myself with the draw and Fury on points, but my big bet will be going on Wilder round 4.

 

[Beezerk]

Heart says Fury on points, head says Fury doesn't look convincing in the pre fight interviews, almost nervous so Wilder by KO.
Hope I'm wrong.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Fury got a bad cut in his last fight,probably won’t take much for that to open back up.

 

[Ye Olde Boomer]

No predictions here, but put this Yank in the Fury corner.
Trust me. The UK is more like home to me than is Alabama.
I've been to the former twice and the latter once...by accident.

 

[pokerjoke]

Fury on points for me
What times the fight allegedly

 

[fundy]

Fury on points for me
What times the fight allegedly

5am if it starts on time

 

[Sats]

Fury needs to focus on not allowing Wilder to get off those power punches. I wouldn't be surprised if Fury been working on footwork, speed drills and chasing a chicken around the garden.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Fury on points for me
What times the fight allegedly

Have you seen the prices for Fury to win on points,or Wilder by Ko?
Terrible.

 

[pokerjoke]

Have you seen the prices for Fury to win on points,or Wilder by Ko?
Terrible.

No I haven’t but after the first fight those two options are favourite.
Would love to see Fury do it in 2 as he predicted.