David Haye V Enzo Maccarinelli - Running Thread

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 18:39

We did this on the night of Calzaghe-Kessler and it seemed to work pretty well. Just to keep the unfolding action alongside Setanta running and so we all stay on the same page so to speak

The show has started, the cliches are flying, Claude Abrams is looking skeletal, Buncey certainly isn't, i am sure we are ready to hear the same predictions, same chat and reheated waffle for the upcoming 5 hours or near. Enjoy and comment away

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 18:44

2.30am main event start seemingly, not good for Freeviewers :( Paul Smith V Cello Renda coming up after the break.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:03

Expert MC Mark Birdis introducing the fighters...don't be afraid to post now

I am backing Smith in five rounds.

gkt999 · Post by **gkt999** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:03

steve689 wrote:2.30am main event start seemingly, not good for Freeviewers :( Paul Smith V Cello Renda coming up after the break.

Freeviews swap from chn 38 to 34 or vis versa cant rememeber, all the issues should now be resolved with the 3am cut offs.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:09

I didn't realise that Gareth...excellent news mate

gkt999 · Post by **gkt999** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:14

steve689 wrote:I didn't realise that Gareth...excellent news mate

It a recent thing yesterday or today Setanta started telling people about it. I noticed on their website earlier and its posted on a few other boards. Hope it work for you guys, I'm cable so I'm ok.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:20

Renda seems to be ahead after 4 rounds. Maybe Smith isn't quite as good as we first thought, or just an off night?

nufc16 · Post by **nufc16** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:22

smith was shit against cheka aswell. ever since the contender fights he's looked terrible. doesnt look like its working with him and mcgirt, not at the moment anyway.

nufc16 · Post by **nufc16** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:27

smith wins in the 6th by tko. renda taking shit loads of flush punches with little coming back. perhaps a little early as renda wasnt really out of it, and was ahead on points.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:28

smith looked awful for 5 rds.

finally woke up in the 6th.

i've always thought maybe smith could win a british title.

not on that form.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:28

HaHa he made me eat my words with that finishing salvo in the 6th round. McDonnell could have jumped in at different points with shots smashing Renda's head back and forward. Smith needs to be taken off the back burner, he is in danger of going stale. Must aim for Elcock or Barker next, not the inevitable WBO Intercontinental title.

Mukel · Post by **Mukel** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:31

Smith I think is one of those boxers that fights to the level of his opponent, and will look better as he steps up, i may be wrong,
he looked awful until the 5th round, but nice 6th round from him.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:32

Looked a bit fleshy too and his face didn't look too clever at the end. Another case of a fighters career being held back to the point of going off the boil. Drop the WBU International crap and get in line of the British IMO.

nufc16 · Post by **nufc16** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:32

if smiths training in the states, might be best for him to have a few fights against the higher standard of opposition over there. dont really think these domestic fights are really helping him at all.

n1ebf · Post by **n1ebf** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:36

steve689 wrote:Looked a bit fleshy too and his face didn't look too clever at the end. Another case of a fighters career being held back to the point of going off the boil. Drop the WBU International crap and get in line of the British IMO.

always.

SticknMove · Post by **SticknMove** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:44

Smith seemed a bit sluggish tonight and lacks snap in his punches. His conditioning seems to be an issue as well. Even when he loaded up he left his chin out on offer whilst falling in on his punches.

Disappointed with that performance from him but he got the win which I'm happy about - he seems to be a absolute top notch fella.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:54

Good stuff. Vinny Mitchell V Jon Baguely up next. Good job that score wasn't ruined on another thread

:P

Razor · Post by **Razor** » 08 Mar 2008, 19:55

Anyone got a link for me please?

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 20:42

Kevin Mitchell V Carl Johanneson coming up next

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 21:05

Johanneson is very slow and sluggish. Must be banking on Mitchell slowing up as he is a bit open to the left hook. Johanneson's chin holding up well though.

PR · Post by PR » 08 Mar 2008, 21:21

Im watching this in australia anyone got any friends at the show, get them to tell that sheila at ringside to shutup. Annoying bitch

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 08 Mar 2008, 21:39

Was that Mitchell's mum maybe? Or his missus, they are the shouting types and always vocal and annoying at ringside.

gkt999 · Post by **gkt999** » 08 Mar 2008, 21:45

steve689 wrote:Was that Mitchell's mum maybe? Or his missus, they are the shouting types and always vocal and annoying at ringside.

his Mum this time, looks like his wife has heard there was money on her head if she opened her trap again.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 08 Mar 2008, 21:45

Abrams does look gaunt it's true.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 08 Mar 2008, 21:50

Goz wrote:Abrams does look gaunt it's true.

Don't look well does he, hope he's ok, maybe he just cycles 40 miles a day or something.