Crolla v Campbell

Taansend · Post by **Taansend** » 26 Mar 2017, 00:06

First off, I didn't get to see tonights fight yet.

But with Crolla getting so completely outclassed (from what I hear) I doubt if he'll be getting another shot at a title anytime soon.

I don't think he's been struggling at the weight so a move up doesn't seem likely.

It seems to me that the biggest fight out there for him right now is Luke Campbell, although I'm not sure if Eddie would want to pit the pair of them together.

But if he did, how do you see it turning out?

Otherwise, what else do you see Crolla doing next?

Ossyrules · Post by **Ossyrules** » 26 Mar 2017, 04:52

It's not easy to call that fight.

Crolla, whilst being mega fit and strong as he can be, committed to fight and to the body, hasn't got the skill set to be the best at his division. Linares showed he is a level above in their two fights.

Campbell, whilst looking fast and at times punching hard enough to certainly keep his opponents honest and put them away often, did get beat by the higher level guy he fought, who also was decent punching Campbell to the body, he didn't like it.

Campbell seems to have reacted well to defeat with some good performances. He's southpaw, tall and rangey, fast, he has a lot going for him. If he was able to keep crolla off him I think he'd have a good chance of taking a points win here

davie · Post by **davie** » 26 Mar 2017, 06:14

Linares is a level above Campbell.

Think Campbell could cause Crolla problems but if he sticks at it I could see Crolla working and pressuring his way to a tight decision

Counter-puncher · Post by **Counter-puncher** » 26 Mar 2017, 06:26

At this point Crolla must have significantly more wear than Campbell, he's been stopped before and in severe tough fights and he's been hurt in both his last two. I think that would be a major factor

Stuarty · Post by **Stuarty** » 26 Mar 2017, 06:27

Good fight from Campbell's perspective but a step back for Crolla. If they could make it as some sort of eliminator then it would make more sense for both guys. As someone said above, it's a hard one to call. I slightly favour Campbell because of his better skills but Crolla's pressure and experience would no doubt cause Luke no end of problems.

I'd like to see Campbell in with Mendy again soon and I also still want to see Flanagan v Crolla if it can be made.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » 26 Mar 2017, 12:19

Last night took a lot out of Crolla I can't see this fight happening.

Still interesting where Campbell goes. Eddie likes a vacant belt or a weak champion and there aren't any. Luke has been going the WBC route when they were probably targeting Zlaticanin.

Now Mikey has the belt I think they will shift towards Robert Easter.

samwbr · Post by **samwbr** » 26 Mar 2017, 12:27

Would prefer Crolla v Flanagan. But I think Crolla needs a decent spell out, he looked fucked in the press conference after last night.

lefty · Post by **lefty** » 26 Mar 2017, 14:02

I think Crolla would cause Campbell problems. That said, I think Campbell gets knocked out by the first decent puncher he faces. I saw Hearn mention that Campbell was interested in fighting Garcia due to him having the green strap. Yeah, good luck with that one. Campbell would be getting picked up off the canvas.

samwbr · Post by **samwbr** » 26 Mar 2017, 15:22

IT wrote:I think Crolla would cause Campbell problems. That said, I think Campbell gets knocked out by the first decent puncher he faces. I saw Hearn mention that Campbell was interested in fighting Garcia due to him having the green strap. Yeah, good luck with that one. Campbell would be getting picked up off the canvas.

I like Campbell but Mendy was hard as nails and messed him up. Would like to see a rematch but I doubt they'll go there.
Garcia will clean the division out.

lefty · Post by **lefty** » 26 Mar 2017, 15:27

samwbr wrote:
IT wrote:I think Crolla would cause Campbell problems. That said, I think Campbell gets knocked out by the first decent puncher he faces. I saw Hearn mention that Campbell was interested in fighting Garcia due to him having the green strap. Yeah, good luck with that one. Campbell would be getting picked up off the canvas.
I like Campbell but Mendy was hard as nails and messed him up. Would like to see a rematch but I doubt they'll go there.
Garcia will clean the division out.

Yeah, Campbell is a skillful boxer no doubt and he seems to have relatively decent pop. That said, he's been dropped twice now by guys that aren't really big punchers in Mendy and Mendez. I'm not sure he's got the most sturdy chin.

ShadrachSimmo · Post by **ShadrachSimmo** » 26 Mar 2017, 16:26

Talk of Crolla moving up to fight burns now

lefty · Post by **lefty** » 26 Mar 2017, 16:46

ShadrachSimmo wrote:Talk of Crolla moving up to fight burns now

I can't imagine that being a particularly aesthetically pleasing fight to watch.

brian13 · Post by **brian13** » 26 Mar 2017, 16:49

After last night I would have to lean towards a Campbell points win. Campbell is a good enough boxer to fight in a similar way to the way Linares fought last night.

PredatorHayds · Post by **PredatorHayds** » 28 Mar 2017, 06:12

I'd pick Campbell to beat Crolla. Got to worry about the miles on the clock for Crolla now.

No weak champions in that division. I'd like to see Campbell-Linares. I'd give Campbell a chance.