Truscott V Akaba

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 09 May 2008, 16:31

Anyone watching this? Sounds like a decent enough fight, good for a Friday evening. I've put a bet on Akaba to win by TKO or KO , at 11/4.

for the braver gambler, 12/1 on Truscott winning inside the distance might work- he doesn't have a rep as a puncher, but these things can happen!

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2008, 16:32

Yeah this should be interesting.... brave bit of promoting this.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 09 May 2008, 16:36

Is It on sky? my virgin media says It's only football on?

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 09 May 2008, 16:37

Should be good- a real 50-50 fight, exactly what boxing should be about. No harm done to either man if he loses , if he wins Truscott may well be looking at the British title- who holds that at the moment? Is John Simpson?

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 09 May 2008, 16:39

Max Molyneux wrote:Is It on sky? my virgin media says It's only football on?

My guess would be its part of their Friday Night fight night series- but just guessing. The betting (ie when the market closes) has a nominal start time of 10.10 pm.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2008, 16:40

Sky Sports 1 at 10 pm.

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 09 May 2008, 16:43

Would be good if someone could do a round by round, please.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2008, 17:17

Round 1.

Truscott being busy, Akaba looks strong, more accurate at the end of the round.

10-9 Akaba.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 09 May 2008, 17:19

Akaba looks a handful.

The Middlesbrough stylist has his work cut out tonight.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2008, 17:19

Round 2

Akaba looking strong, not looking very good.

Truscott picks it well at the end of the round, some lovely accurate punches.

Truscott's round.

10-9.

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 09 May 2008, 17:22

Sounds like a good be would be truscott on points? Is Akaba hurting him?

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2008, 17:24

Round 3.

Close round - Akaba coming forward, more acurate - Truscott busier on the back foot.

difficult to score.

10-10 (or maybe Akaba's round).

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2008, 17:25

whicker wrote:Sounds like a good be would be truscott on points? Is Akaba hurting him?

Not yet, but he is the stronger man.

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 09 May 2008, 17:26

Also- any undercard results from this evening?

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2008, 17:27

Round 4.

Akaba's round..... superior accuracy - Truscott not as busy... is he starting to feel the strength?

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 09 May 2008, 17:31

Well, if it is an Akaba stoppage, i'm a richer man! But then, i could have got much better odds at skybet, I'm daft really.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 09 May 2008, 17:31

Olympian Bradley Saunders is watching from ringside and he looks nervous/concerned for Truscott in there.

Paul looks like he will get over whelmed eventually to me.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2008, 17:32

Round 5

Good round for Truscott - he can win this.... boxed well, made Akaba miss a bit.

Truscott face is starting to cut up though.

10-9 Truscott.

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 09 May 2008, 17:34

sounds like a really well matched fight

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2008, 17:35

Round 6.

Okaba looking more tired - trying to let Truscott come forward with mixed success. Strength is going from Akaba.

10-9 Truscott.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 09 May 2008, 17:36

Aftre 6 I have given Truscott 3.

He's coming into it. Go on Trussy!

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 09 May 2008, 17:36

Truscott boxed really well in the last round (6) I hope he has enough in the gas tank.

Go on Truscott!

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2008, 17:39

Round 7.

Good round for Truscott again! Its looking good, Akaba is tiring.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2008, 17:44

Round 8.

Akaba going for it a bit more, throwing punches with evil indent.... missing wildly occasion, but lands the more eye catching shots.

10-9 Akaba.

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 09 May 2008, 17:45

Just curious- how closely does your scoring match that given by the sky team?