The official RBR thread 7th June 2014

[crusader]

Two in a row for Hall on my card.

[Autobarn]

is hall making a fight of it, applying any pressure yet?

[crusader]

Three in a row for Hall.

Reminding me a bit of Cotto-Margarito I.

[expe]

68-66 Butler

[lefty]

Three in a row for Hall.

Reminding me a bit of Cotto-Margarito I.

I dont think Butler is getting quite as bashed up as Cotto was though lol

[Autobarn]

heated up yet? we've had outstanding battles at bantam, McDonnell-hall, hall-malinga, McDonnell-ceja. does this have similar intensity?

[Datsue]

is hall making a fight of it, applying any pressure yet?

He's... Being Stuey Hall. Incredibly slow start, heavy jab, massive physical presence but he's definitely been bothered by the cut & Butler's athleticism. Looks about two weight classes bigger. Hurt Butler more than he managed to do to Haskins imo. But a similar pattern to the fight, Hall just not quick enough.

He needs to push, & hard, if he's gonna come away with a win here.

PPS: Like he's doing now!

[lefty]

is hall making a fight of it, applying any pressure yet?

He's... Being Stuey Hall. Incredibly slow start, heavy jab, massive physical presence but he's definitely been bothered by the cut & Butler's athleticism. Looks about two weight classes bigger. Hurt Butler more than he managed to do to Haskins imo. But a similar pattern to the fight, Hall just not quick enough.

He needs to push, & hard, if he's gonna come away with a win here.

PPS: Like he's doing now!

Lumbers around like lurch to be honest but definietly doing better in these later rounds.

[Datsue]

Three in a row for Hall.

Reminding me a bit of Cotto-Margarito I.

[gilgamesh]

Stuart Hall is really coming on strong in the last few rounds. The fight is probably even now.

[expe]

78-75 Butler

[crusader]

Three in a row for Hall.

Reminding me a bit of Cotto-Margarito I.

I dont think Butler is getting quite as bashed up as Cotto was though lol

No, but like that bout a small, faster, more skilled fighter dominated the early rounds with boxing, while the relatively slow and clumsy but stronger fighter is now imposing himself.

4 in a row for Hall

[Autobarn]

that's what I like to hear, lads. sounds like he needs to seriously slow his man down with body shots then set up the big hooks and crosses to head.

[lefty]

Three in a row for Hall.

Reminding me a bit of Cotto-Margarito I.

I dont think Butler is getting quite as bashed up as Cotto was though lol

No, but like that bout a small, faster, more skilled fighter dominated the early rounds with boxing, while the relatively slow and clumsy but stronger fighter is now imposing himself.

4 in a row for Hall

Yeah the way it's playing out is very similar.

[Autobarn]

is butler going to do anything about it - any signs?

[gilgamesh]

Round 9 was close, I'd probably still favor Hall in that, but it was close.

5-4 Hall

[expe]

87-85 Butler

[ShadrachSimmo]

is butler going to do anything about it - any signs?

Looks to be slowing down and he looks worried.

[jameswilson]

Hall is now the betting favourite.

[lefty]

Do you think Butler would stay at the weight even if he won?

[Autobarn]

hall doing any serious damage?

[JC]

Butler's style looks like it will use up a lot of energy over the course of a fight.

[crusader]

Good 10th for Hall

[expe]

96-95 Butler

[ShadrachSimmo]

Hall is now the betting favourite.

Bet365 offering 5/6 both fighters right now end of 10th.