Round-By-Round - Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko - April 29th 2017

[lefty]

[Taansend]

Who's next up? Is it the main event?

Yes. I think Klitschko walks into the ring around 9.35pm

[lefty]

Quigg looked too gung ho tonight.

[handsofstone]

Smith must really struggle to contain his inner beast when these kind of matchups occur.

Surprised he's not offered Froch out for a dust up on the Cobbles.

I think Smith is conflicted over Froch. On the one hand he respects his career and toughness, on the other hand the fierce competitor and warrior spirit in Smith yearns to prove himself the better fighting man and to force Froch to give best to him, an alpha like Smith simply cannot abide even the implication that another man is his equal

Ultimately though I think he suspects that whether Ina straight or dirty go, a fight between he and Froch would mean neither man would ever be the same again, Smith doesn't want that to be his legacy like Holmes had with Ali, so he cuts Froch some slack.

[handsofstone]

Yeah this doesnt look close to 90k for me so far.

Froch was on Soccer AM today and actually mentioned his 80,000 spectators - I reckon he will be going round later doing a headcount with one of them clickometer things!

Imagine it

[lefty]

Smith must really struggle to contain his inner beast when these kind of matchups occur.

Surprised he's not offered Froch out for a dust up on the Cobbles.

I think Smith is conflicted over Froch. On the one hand he respects his career and toughness, on the other hand the fierce competitor and warrior spirit in Smith yearns to prove himself the better fighting man and to force Froch to give best to him, an alpha like Smith simply cannot abide even the implication that another man is his equal

Ultimately though I think he suspects that whether Ina straight or dirty go, a fight between he and Froch would mean neither man would ever be the same again, Smith doesn't want that to be his legacy like Holmes had with Ali, so he cuts Froch some slack.

That was too good huh

[rd350lc]

They have badly £ucked up with the undercard here .

[Stuffs]

Peak Quigg in that interview after.

[Limmo]

Thats the undercard done and dusted.

[Go Faster Stripes]

What were cards please I'm at the dogs with no sound on.

[handsofstone]

I think Smith is conflicted over Froch. On the one hand he respects his career and toughness, on the other hand the fierce competitor and warrior spirit in Smith yearns to prove himself the better fighting man and to force Froch to give best to him, an alpha like Smith simply cannot abide even the implication that another man is his equal

Ultimately though I think he suspects that whether Ina straight or dirty go, a fight between he and Froch would mean neither man would ever be the same again, Smith doesn't want that to be his legacy like Holmes had with Ali, so he cuts Froch some slack.

That was too good huh

RBRs on Matcchroom cards is my favourite thing on Boxrec, pure comedy gold, they always end up giant pisstakes

[Stuffs]

What were cards please I'm at the dogs with no sound on.

117-11 (x2) + 115-113

[Tangerine]

if anybody gets a link to the showtime commentary can you pm me cheers

[Counter-puncher]

That was too good huh

RBRs on Matcchroom cards is my favourite thing on Boxrec, pure comedy gold, they always end up giant pisstakes

I'm just listening to the radio coverage with my mom while my dad finished watching some football game or other, we've got Ronald McIntosh

[Neil Gee]

My Son only has time for football, he's never shown any interest in boxing, but he will be watching this tonight with his mates, just shows what a crossover fight this is, how many casual fans it will reach.

When there's a 'big' fight it's amazing how it just eclipses all other sports. It was the same with Mayweather-Pacman.

That fight proved over-hyped and i fear this one will too.

So many will just tune in for that one fight and then turn even further away from boxing if it disappoints.

[Go Faster Stripes]

What were cards please I'm at the dogs with no sound on.

117-11 (x2) + 115-113

Thanks I thought latter was closer.

[lefty]

Handsofstone- I recall your "humble in the jungle" quip some time back. I wonder if they will name an event that if they do end up in Africa lol

[handsofstone]

Handsofstone- I recall your "humble in the jungle" quip some time back. I wonder if they will name an event that if they do end up in Africa lol

[tony1234]

Shame how empty it is really

Thousands of tickets still on Stub Hub

[milpool]

I'd sooner watch Lawrence Okolie do a couple of rounds than this predictable filler.

[lefty]

Handsofstone- I recall your "humble in the jungle" quip some time back. I wonder if they will name an event that if they do end up in Africa lol

You deserve a fee

[lefty]

This feels like some benny hill sketch ffs.

[asdfjkl]

Surprised to see how many people voted Wlad to win

[Neil Gee]

I don't know if AJ will gas but I want him to win for the sake of heavyweight boxing. There's no way I fancy the 'Klitschko era' being extended by a couple of years tonight.

[lefty]

Tend to agree with Bellew's take on the fight though.