Terence Crawford vs. Jose Benavidez Jr. - October 13, 2018

[ironbeard]

maybe, but never go on little snips and interviews

didnt he just get arrested for assault or drunken disorder? i wonder if that was legit

No idea. That’s why I said “seems.” Could be a zombie ax moyderer for all I know.

[ironbeard]

Commentators claiming Benavidez is 6’.

[ironbeard]

TC has a handful of kids at 31. ESPN is trying to makeup for their lack of promo of the fight in dead time due to Shakur’s 1st round ko. TC’s mom vs Khabib’s dad is the fight.

[ironbeard]

We have been “moments away” for 35 minutes.

[ironbeard]

Finally, the entrances. Benavidez with a black skull mask.

Warren Buffet in the crowd.

TC understated as always. Almost too relaxed, imo.

[ironbeard]

Rd 1 = Benavidez is huge. Snapping jab to gloves. Close round but TC steals it late, although it could go either way. Nothing significant.

10-9 Crawford

[ironbeard]

Rd 2 = Benavidez difficult for TC. Again close. I think TC shaded it but I am giving it to Benavidez because both rounds have been pretty eventless.

19-19

[Deadendgeneration]

Rd 2 = Benavidez difficult for TC. Again close. I think TC shaded it but I am giving it to Benavidez because both rounds have been pretty eventless.

19-19

Thanks for the updates, out of the house so unable to watch it.

[diddy]

Crawford is just doing what Crawford does. Dissecting you early before he starts taken you apart. This will be no different. He’s got the best boxing mind and ability to adjust than I’ve seen since Mayweather and Hopkins. Such a smart fighter.

[ironbeard]

Rd 3 = TC a bit more busy. Going bod. TC nibbling away. Clear TC round.

29-28 Crawford

[ironbeard]

Rd 4 = nice right Benavidez. Good right to the body Benavidez. Crawford landed welll middle but I give it to Benavidez. He is making Crawford miss. Crawford not so sharp.

38-38

[ironbeard]

Round 5 = Benavidez solidly in this. TC picking at him again. Fairly close but TC shades it. TC having very hard time getting inside.

48-47 Crawford

[diddy]

TC is having trouble getting inside Benavidez who is basically a light middleweight and also a really good counter puncher. Fight is even for me thru 6 but in Nebraska you assume Bud is ahead. Benavidez is a good fighter.

[ironbeard]

Rd 6 = Crawford should be moving more. Ood right Benavidez. Now Crawford comes on. Crawford finally got going a bit. But this fight is still up for grabs.

58-56 Crawford

[squiggy]

I've got 58-56 Crawford, but he's certainly not dominating.

[KiwiRider]

I didn't expect it to be this close

[diddy]

Crawford is starting to take over. Easily won round 7. He’s probably up 5-2 on the cards. 4-3 at worst.

[squiggy]

He's showing signs of pulling away now though.

[ironbeard]

Rd 7 = TC working a bit better. Crawford more slick. Figuring it, but having more trouble here than I have ever seen.

68-65 Crawford

[diddy]

Rd 6 = Crawford should be moving more. Ood right Benavidez. Now Crawford comes on. Crawford finally got going a bit. But this fight is still up for grabs.

58-56 Crawford

Crawford isn’t moving much because he knows JBJ is slowing down.

[diddy]

JBJ is tired. Fighting Crawford is mentally exhausting. As exhausting as the body work.

[ironbeard]

Rd 8 = Crawford pecking. Benavidez looking for nothing but big shot and he is not throwing enough. Ben keeps shaking his head but taking pecks. Ben nice flurry. But Bud comes on. Pulling away on points now.

78-74 Crawford

[ironbeard]

Rd 9 = ben looking to right clock Bud. Bud pecking him apart. Ben sits for right hand. Good left Benavid. Bud just pointing him to death now.

88-83 Crawford

[ironbeard]

Rd 10 = Crawford pecking. Ben trying to set trap for right hand. Crawford piling points. Ben comes on a bit but not enough.

98-92 Crawford

[KiwiRider]

I would have thought the younger guy had a bit more in the tank than this.
Crawford is racking up the rounds now.