Boxing thread

[Jumby]

Degale looks like such an idiot now.

As for Joshua, I have absolutely no doubt that, at some point in his life, he's been on the juice, no question in my mind. But he's got away with it, it might have happened before turning pro, but it's done now. I've read some of his nutrition plans and it just doesn't add up, his body has had something in it that encourages muscle growth.

[Nesticles]

At this stage of their careers, DeGale Eubank tomorrow should be a good scrap

[Patito]

As for Joshua, I have absolutely no doubt that, at some point in his life, he's been on the juice, no question in my mind. But he's got away with it, it might have happened before turning pro, but it's done now. I've read some of his nutrition plans and it just doesn't add up, his body has had something in it that encourages muscle growth.

Outstanding genetics + nutrition, he'd be able to eat tonnes without adding much fat to that big 6'6 frame. Wouldn't surprise me either way though to be fair. He is very gifted genetically though, he clocked 11.6 seconds in the 100metres when he was in year 9. :shock:

[York Ham(mer)]

Tonight’s fight card at the O2 Arena includes James DeGale v Chris Eubank Jr (super-middleweight); Joe Joyce v Bermane Stiverne (heavyweight); Lee Selby v Omar Douglas (lightweight). Card begins at 7pm; DeGale v Eubank expected to begin after 10pm. Live on ITV Box Office at £19.95 a pop, don’t think I’ll be going for that.

Edit : Have just realised some of the undercard before 7pm is on ITV4.

[simon hammer]

Managed to get a stream...but it's just the build up advert and not the actual boxing. Has it started yet...can't find any info about the undercard anywhere!

[Georgee Paris]

Any links would be good

[York Ham(mer)]

Lee Selby bt Omar Douglas, unanimous decision. That’s at lightweight.

[Mr_incredible]

This Joyce fight is ridiculous...its like some cartoon fight where they just stay there and take turns in having free swings at each others head....no way this goes very long.

[York Ham(mer)]

Stiverne is rather <ahem> large. Joe Joyce can’t miss ....

Joyce bt Stiverne, rsf 6th.

[Mr_incredible]

well thats that....wasnt Stiverne the dude that wilder took out in brutal fashion.... round one was brutal, they both went toe to toe for 2 rounds..but Stiverne especially tired....and did eventually just turn into a moving punchbag. First time ive seen Joyce fight.....not sure hes as great as id been led to believe...hes very direct and has quite the work ethic for a heavyweight..throws lots of shots...but thats probably slightly to his detriment. This guy deserved putting away quicker but as hed throwned so many there wasnt enough to get him outta there

[Mr_incredible]

might add...he certainly has a chin too cos he got found with some BIG shots in round one and walked thru them. interesting to see where he goes from here...maybe dillion whyte would be interesting..id probably recommend looking at the defensive side of things

[Mr_incredible]

uk fight of the year or two guys that are just not quite good enough. starting now
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[Mr_incredible]

degale down in rd 2

[York Ham(mer)]

DeGale was in a spot of bother in that second round.

[Mr_incredible]

degale a bit all over the place...think hes getting a bit carried away with him being the better technical boxer. a lot of switching from southpaw.. instead of being smart and keeping Eubank behind the jab. Degale has had one good moment....this isnt ove but degale has to change something...both are cut from numerous head clashes

[Mr_incredible]

after 6 rounds Im struggling to make a case for Degale winning more than 1. This is gonna take some turnaround...of course the way eubank is..anything is possible

[wolf359]

after 6 rounds Im struggling to make a case for Degale winning more than 1. This is gonna take some turnaround...of course the way eubank is..anything is possible

Agreed Degale seems to need a KO already, hardly landed a meaningful punch all fight.

[York Ham(mer)]

Eubank was quicker out of the blocks tonight than he was against Groves or Saunders. He’s learnt something.

[Mr_incredible]

this is a bloody ugly fight...think degale needing snookers already after round 8...hes gonna have to find a way out of this

[Mr_incredible]

As YH says, very different approach from eubank from previous fights. degale down again..hes made the end of the round but degale is finished..regardless of how this fight finishes..which will be a loss im sure..hes done