Sprott-Virchis fight and undercard

E · Post by E » 13 Dec 2005, 14:19

On Eurosport now.

Just showed Dennis Boytsov blasting out an unathletic Zoltan Petranyi.

Am potentially impressed with Boytsov, though thi sfight didn't show it. Seems almost like Dennis was carrying him - felt like he could get the KO at any time, but looked like he fancied a light warm up first.

Boytsov reminds me in style of Tyson - he is 6ft and stalks his man. He is powerful and fast. Definitely one to watch.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 13 Dec 2005, 14:44

Sprott during good so far, I have him up 49-46 after 5 rounds but then again, its not his technic that Virchis is know for.

E · Post by E » 13 Dec 2005, 14:55

Yeah Virchis is looking very stationary....but Sprott can fade.

Abbo · Post by **Abbo** » 13 Dec 2005, 15:06

Come on Michael, one more round fella.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 13 Dec 2005, 15:12

Danish commentator have it 2-3-4 rounds for Sprott (Thas what he said!)

krikit · Post by **krikit** » 13 Dec 2005, 15:16

I had Sprott by 2 rounds, sucky decision.

But sprott gave up alot of rounds on being lazy with his workrrate. Bu

E · Post by E » 13 Dec 2005, 15:16

Well Virchis wins the decision.... watching on Eurosport I had Sprott by one round - thought Holdsworth's commentary and scoring was very biased and misleading though.

Sprott's shots were more eye catching, but I thought Virchis landed a lot of clubbing blows and body shots.

Thought Sprott edged it, but just not the robbery Steve claims.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 13 Dec 2005, 15:26

I had Sprott 115-113.

SteveO · Post by **SteveO** » 13 Dec 2005, 15:28

Yes, Sprott got robbed - I had him winning by at least 2 rounds.

Abbo · Post by **Abbo** » 13 Dec 2005, 15:29

I thought Michael won by 4 clear rounds. At least. That was a crap decision

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 13 Dec 2005, 15:30

That last guy was impressive... really impressive.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 13 Dec 2005, 15:37

I have a "rule" that I can accept my card +/- two round for each fighter, so I can just accept the 115-113 for Virchis.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 13 Dec 2005, 15:46

Disagree, I scored it with my "Spotlight" hat on - 7-5 Sprott.

I cannot see it any less than that, some of those five could have been to Sprott or level also - none of those seven could have been level or too Virchis.

I couldn't accept a Virchis win, although did expect it.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 13 Dec 2005, 16:02

I agree that Sprott won his rounds more clear, and should I just pick a winner it would be Sprott.

Hellephant · Post by **Hellephant** » 13 Dec 2005, 16:04

When Matt Zegan lost, due to a horrible decision, to Artur Grigorian, I swore to God that I would never again watch a fight promoted by Universum or Sauerland. I did not keep that promise, I've seen lots of fights, and lots of horrible decisions since then. Today I witnessed another one, Sprott vs Virchis. When I look at the names of the judges I see that two of them robbing Zegan back then, now robbed Sprott. Joachim Jacobsen and Arthur Ellensohn. Kohl and Sauerland just keeps on doing this, on and on and on. They are laughing, and their saliva sprinkles in the air, and we can do nothing about it. We love boxing, they love money. There is nothing we can do about it, all we do is listening to Kohl's and Sauerland's laughter, and getting their saliva on our faces. Will they ever pay for this?

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 13 Dec 2005, 16:08

Zegan vs Grigorian was really really bad, in my top 3 robberies altime.
I think one of the reasons that Sauerland left BDB was due to some of the officials. IMO it has been a long time since I have seen a robbery on a Sauerland card (Have not seen Kursawa vs Mock).
Ellensohn is now president of BDB.

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 13 Dec 2005, 16:15

Hellephant wrote:When Matt Zegan lost, due to a horrible decision, to Artur Grigorian, I swore to God that I would never again watch a fight promoted by Universum or Sauerland. I did not keep that promise, I've seen lots of fights, and lots of horrible decisions since then. Today I witnessed another one, Sprott vs Virchis. When I look at the names of the judges I see that two of them robbing Zegan back then, now robbed Sprott. Joachim Jacobsen and Arthur Ellensohn. Kohl and Sauerland just keeps on doing this, on and on and on. They are laughing, and their saliva sprinkles in the air, and we can do nothing about it. We love boxing, they love money. There is nothing we can do about it, all we do is listening to Kohl's and Sauerland's laughter, and getting their saliva on our faces. Will they ever pay for this?

Beautiful post.... passionate, knowledgeable and so so true

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 13 Dec 2005, 16:20

Your missing a rare treat Freiheit, Kurzawa-Mock is a classic robbery.I had Sprott winning this fight but was shocked by how poor and generally crap Virchis was, bloody hell he was dire!!

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 13 Dec 2005, 16:22

shame about the end of the 5? when sportt had him on jelly legs. another 1 minute left and he could of stopped him or force and ocuple of knock downs.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 13 Dec 2005, 16:34

REAL_DEAL wrote:shame about the end of the 5? when sportt had him on jelly legs. another 1 minute left and he could of stopped him or force and ocuple of knock downs.

True, but why did Sprott come out so slowly at the start of round 6? He should have jumped straight on him at the start of that round. He barely threw a shot for the first minute in that round.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 13 Dec 2005, 17:00

steve689 wrote:Your missing a rare treat Freiheit, Kurzawa-Mock is a classic robbery.I had Sprott winning this fight but was shocked by how poor and generally crap Virchis was, bloody hell he was dire!!

Do you know what I was thinking about halfway through..... cause I knew Sprott would need a KO to get a draw.

I was thinking (and please crucify me).... "Here is an avenue for Audley to comeback".

Virchis was poor, didn't expect him to be that bad. Way overated power and was struggling to hold Sprotts shots at times. I thought he was hurt on two or three occasions.

If Audley can get this fight in Britain he'll win a decision... Virchis was worse than Williams.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 13 Dec 2005, 17:09

Look for Virchis to be fed to Dimitrenko or maybe fighting an Universum eliminator vs Chagaev.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 13 Dec 2005, 18:01

stujones wrote:
steve689 wrote:Your missing a rare treat Freiheit, Kurzawa-Mock is a classic robbery.I had Sprott winning this fight but was shocked by how poor and generally crap Virchis was, bloody hell he was dire!!
Do you know what I was thinking about halfway through..... cause I knew Sprott would need a KO to get a draw.

I was thinking (and please crucify me).... "Here is an avenue for Audley to comeback".

Virchis was poor, didn't expect him to be that bad. Way overated power and was struggling to hold Sprotts shots at times. I thought he was hurt on two or three occasions.

If Audley can get this fight in Britain he'll win a decision... Virchis was worse than Williams.

One Virchis punch on the button and Harrison would get knocked cold.

holyfields_ear · Post by **holyfields_ear** » 13 Dec 2005, 18:49

A win over Koc and arguably two wins over Vidoz and Virchis surely means Sprott is now the best heavyweight from these isles? Would love to see him in with Skelton again and he would have Williams easily based on Danny's performance Saturday night.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 13 Dec 2005, 18:54

IMo Sprott wasnt nowhere near the victory vs Vidoz.