Why did Sexton keep clapping when he was dropped?

[Finch]

Fair enough, respecting a shot, but that was odd last night? Anyone agree?

It wasn't a subtle nod of appreciation, it was 7 or 8 claps, each time he got floored.

[Final round]

I know applauding the victor before he had won it. I think he saw the writing on the wall as soon as the first punch landed

[Finn]

the only chance sexton had was to go in all guns blazing and instead he wondered around until the shots started hurting clapping and nodding then he was sparked. Price looked pretty impressive when he stepped up the gears.

[Emmseegee]

Think he was trying to act like he hadnt been hurt, as if to say "Well done but im still here" was strange tho!

[nobby_nobbins]

He forgot to clap the third time he went down.

[yiddo14]

Maybe he is a little bit in awe of Price? Apparently they spent a bit of time together on England duty and Price has always been the main man domestically in the unpaid ranks.

Seemed to have a little too much respect for him. Didn't make any difference though, he was getting knocked out no matter what.

[Deserter]

Maybe he is a little bit in awe of Price? Apparently they spent a bit of time together on England duty and Price has always been the main man domestically in the unpaid ranks.

Seemed to have a little too much respect for him. Didn't make any difference though, he was getting knocked out no matter what.

This has the ring of truth about it. I watched it this morning and found his behaviour bizarre - he was basically mentally conceding his inferiority.

[JDC]

Can't beat Kevin Kelly's reaction to the first knock-down vs Hamed, that was class.

[boxerrob2005]

Eubank mouthed ' good shot' when floored by Calzaghe.

[keithmoonhangover]

It was just a bit of respect. Some guys nod politely when they get hit with with a good shot.

[jessi]

He forgot to clap the third time he went down.

[JC]

I think it's mainly out of embarrassment. Big occasion, all eyes on you, can make you very self conscious.

[jonnyyorkshu]

He forgot to clap the third time he went down.

In fairness he did clap with the back of his head

[nobby_nobbins]

He forgot to clap the third time he went down.

In fairness he did clap with the back of his head

[Jeff Thomas]

Can't beat Kevin Kelly's reaction to the first knock-down vs Hamed, that was class.

Trinidad also.... he used to be like, oh well its happened again.

[naturalmass]

Yeah, I was like WTF are you doing?! A clear indication that he was there only for as long as Price wanted him to be. And Sexton had accepted it. Shame because he could and should have put price under a bit more pressure. That said, you cant argue with the finish