Spoiler - Audley v Wilder

[crusader]

I watched it again, and Audley was down for at least ten seconds, so he shouldn't have been allowed to continue even if he looked capable of doing so once risen.

[Kilburn]

No way should Audley have been allowed to continue.

Unfortunately we know nothing more about Wilder other than he can beat overmatched opponents outside of America too.

[loaded_gloves]

Another Terry O'Connor officiating disaster, to add to the long, long, long list of his abortions.

Stood back gormlessly letting Wilder hit Harrison when down.

Waves it off when he's on his feet.

Not saying Wilder wouldn't have won, in the first, but Terry looked to have played a role in the result. Not for the first time.

Richard Keys was a disgrace. What a repulsive man he is. I'd pay anything to see him in the ring with Audley.

[loaded_gloves]

I watched it again, and Audley was down for at least ten seconds, so he shouldn't have been allowed to continue even if he looked capable of doing so once risen.

It's a ten count, not ten seconds.

[Rockys gum shield]

I watched it again, and Audley was down for at least ten seconds, so he shouldn't have been allowed to continue even if he looked capable of doing so once risen.

It's a ten count, not ten seconds.

Is this a serious answer?

haha!

[damianhucker1]

Another Terry O'Connor officiating disaster, to add to the long, long, long list of his abortions.

Stood back gormlessly letting Wilder hit Harrison when down.

Waves it off when he's on his feet.

Not saying Wilder wouldn't have won, in the first, but Terry looked to have played a role in the result. Not for the first time.

Richard Keys was a disgrace. What a repulsive man he is. I'd pay anything to see him in the ring with Audley.

x2

[crusader]

Each count is one second.

Audley was down for over ten seconds once O'Connor stepped in and I don't think he was capable of rising faster than he did.

[lefty]

Another Terry O'Connor officiating disaster, to add to the long, long, long list of his abortions.

Stood back gormlessly letting Wilder hit Harrison when down.

Waves it off when he's on his feet.

Not saying Wilder wouldn't have won, in the first, but Terry looked to have played a role in the result. Not for the first time.

Richard Keys was a disgrace. What a repulsive man he is. I'd pay anything to see him in the ring with Audley.

Great post! I would say that as you've mirrored my thoughts!

[dondada]

Another Terry O'Connor officiating disaster, to add to the long, long, long list of his abortions.

Stood back gormlessly letting Wilder hit Harrison when down.

Waves it off when he's on his feet.

Not saying Wilder wouldn't have won, in the first, but Terry looked to have played a role in the result. Not for the first time.

Richard Keys was a disgrace. What a repulsive man he is. I'd pay anything to see him in the ring with Audley.

I've no idea what it was like on telly but I was only a few feet away from the corner Audley was sagging in. He looked gone. He might have regained his senses a bit by the time the ref waved it off, I dunno, but he was only going to get badly f***ed up. Fair stoppage, IMO.

[Final round]

As much fun it has been following Audley, who seems a nice enough chap. He's had more chances than most and enough is enough. I'm sure he'll get another gig on PF and he deserves it but that's about it.

[lefty]

Another Terry O'Connor officiating disaster, to add to the long, long, long list of his abortions.

Stood back gormlessly letting Wilder hit Harrison when down.

Waves it off when he's on his feet.

Not saying Wilder wouldn't have won, in the first, but Terry looked to have played a role in the result. Not for the first time.

Richard Keys was a disgrace. What a repulsive man he is. I'd pay anything to see him in the ring with Audley.

I've no idea what it was like on telly but I was only a few feet away from the corner Audley was sagging in. He looked gone. He might have regained his senses a bit by the time the ref waved it off, I dunno, but he was only going to get badly f***ed up. Fair stoppage, IMO.

It wasnt the stoppage Ian, it was the fact that O'Connor let Wilder hit him with a number of shots before calling a count even after Harrison was down!

[crusader]

Another Terry O'Connor officiating disaster, to add to the long, long, long list of his abortions.

Stood back gormlessly letting Wilder hit Harrison when down.

Waves it off when he's on his feet.

Not saying Wilder wouldn't have won, in the first, but Terry looked to have played a role in the result. Not for the first time.

Richard Keys was a disgrace. What a repulsive man he is. I'd pay anything to see him in the ring with Audley.

I've no idea what it was like on telly but I was only a few feet away from the corner Audley was sagging in. He looked gone. He might have regained his senses a bit by the time the ref waved it off, I dunno, but he was only going to get badly f***ed up. Fair stoppage, IMO.

He also looked quite unsteady walking to the corner immediatly after the bout. I think Audley would've been hurt much worse if the bout continued.

[Rockys gum shield]

Have we suddenly developed a Bruno type love for him though, a few years a go he was seen as a bit of a prick, now all of a sudden he's loved because he's a loser who keeps coming back.

Truth be told he's more than likely milked the sport to a level not many have in the past, basically taken the piss out of the sport and stuck two fingers up not once, not twice but a third time now.

[Mimmy]

So I was right again, I must be able to see Fraudly's future not many thought he would lose tonight. Fact. Another few tens of thousands of pounds safely tucked away.

[SamWise72]

The moment Audley was stopped was when Wilder drew the big right back. You look at it; he sees it and actually seems to scream or yelp; his reflexes were fine, but instead of blocking or moving his head, he literally turned and tried to leg it! I've never seen a fighter look as scared. Wilder is appropriately named; he's out of control when he's attacking, but man, he throws some big levers. Audley wanted no part of it, "Oh no, he's gonna hit me!" was written all over his face.

[flatnoseflynn]

Audley. obviously got what he wanted or didn't want who knows? only you know the real answer. The universe answered your question?

[loaded_gloves]

Each count is one second.

Audley was down for over ten seconds once O'Connor stepped in and I don't think he was capable of rising faster than he did.

You're simply wrong.

A count is not supposed to be ten seconds.

[crusader]

How many seconds is a ten count supposed to be? Can the ref decide on his own?

[Rockys gum shield]

Each count is one second.

Audley was down for over ten seconds once O'Connor stepped in and I don't think he was capable of rising faster than he did.

You're simply wrong.

A count is not supposed to be ten seconds.

Is this the most retarded comment of all time, what can a ref drag out the 10 for about a minute to allow the boxer the chance to get up?

10 count is ten seconds, it can't be anything else lol!

[loaded_gloves]

Check the boxing rule book, do some research into boxing history, in fact even look into the Douglas/Tyson false 'long count', where the fact that a count is the time it takes the ref to count to 10 and not 10 seconds was one one of the main points that destroyed the Suilaman/King/Tyson axis of evil.

[Syntax Error]

There was no need to put 'Spoiler' in the title: It was Audley Harrison versus someone that is better than him!

I really hope Wilder can step up his level of competition now.

Splattering the likes of Audley Harrison doesn't prove anything; Harrison gets KO'd by his own reflection shaving every morning!

[Finn]

i think if we are all honest we knew the outcome of this fight before it happened i even nearly covered my small bet with some money on wilder in the 1st but couldnt bring myself to bet against the guy i support.

Maybe Audley should look at having a fairwell fight against someone then at becoming a trainer and seek a world title that way, he's certainly got more to offer in boxing.

Incidentally apart from getting his words muddled up and pronouncing fury wrong i thought Wilder came across as very likeable and did what he was expected to do with passion.

[keithmoonhangover]

Another Terry O'Connor officiating disaster, to add to the long, long, long list of his abortions.

Stood back gormlessly letting Wilder hit Harrison when down.

Waves it off when he's on his feet.

Not saying Wilder wouldn't have won, in the first, but Terry looked to have played a role in the result. Not for the first time.

Richard Keys was a disgrace. What a repulsive man he is. I'd pay anything to see him in the ring with Audley.

I've no idea what it was like on telly but I was only a few feet away from the corner Audley was sagging in. He looked gone. He might have regained his senses a bit by the time the ref waved it off, I dunno, but he was only going to get badly f***ed up. Fair stoppage, IMO.

This. Audley was out of it. Being able to protest a stoppage and being in good enough condition to continue getting punched in the head are two different things.

[loaded_gloves]

90% likely a fair stoppage - but one of the reasons Audley was in such bad shape is because he was down and still getting battered as Terry O'Connor stood and watched.

[Syntax Error]

i think if we are all honest we knew the outcome of this fight before it happened i even nearly covered my small bet with some money on wilder in the 1st but couldnt bring myself to bet against the guy i support.

Maybe Audley should look at having a fairwell fight against someone then at becoming a trainer and seek a world title that way, he's certainly got more to offer in boxing.Incidentally apart from getting his words muddled up and pronouncing fury wrong i thought Wilder came across as very likeable and did what he was expected to do with passion.

I'm not sure a farewell fight for Harrison is wise or warranted.

Farewell fights are for celebrated fighters that have earned it.

Harrison has conned enough money out of boxing & just needs to go away & seek alternative employment, while he still has his faculties & considerable wealth intact.