Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022

[Kilburn]

My wife made the salient point that you can tell Rocky isn't that bothered because he's come in with a hairy back in 2022. A fair point...

She's not silly.

[cormack]

My wife made the salient point that you can tell Rocky isn't that bothered because he's come in with a hairy back in 2022. A fair point...

that would rule me out then ..

[skanksta]

My wife made the salient point that you can tell Rocky isn't that bothered because he's come in with a hairy back in 2022. A fair point...

Mrs Flump reading the fight well - looks a matter of time.
You can't do 12 rounds against a British Champ if you're not up for it..

[Kilburn]

Fielding still in this, letting go with punches inside on cue, no hesitation.

Azeez is a machine.

[My T Sharp]

It’s classic rope a dope from Fielding. Waiting for the lactic acid to kick in

[Kilburn]

A little more hesitation from Fielding in the 5th. I wonder if his contribution is going to start to resemble defiance.

That head must be be pissing him off as well.

[KiwiRider]

Fielding doesn't seem to have anything on his punches, and where is his jab?
With height and reach in his favour, pumping out a jab to keep Azeez off him is the logical appe

[KiwiRider]

Anyone else thinking Fielding might get stopped late here?
He is eating a lot of punches and Azeez isn't slowing

[Kilburn]

The ref is obviously keeping a close eye on the heads, but I feel he is also braced for Fielding suddenly falling apart.

[NoScoutingReports]

Anyone else thinking Fielding might get stopped late here?
He is eating a lot of punches and Azeez isn't slowing

Definitely, Azeez is relentless and has landed clean a lot so far.

[KiwiRider]

Jamie giving Rocky one more round to show something

[Kilburn]

All over, towel came in predictably.

[samwbr]

Dan is good

[My T Sharp]

Poor version of Fielding but Azeez did the job well

[littlepug]

What round?

[My T Sharp]

What round?

Eight

[NoScoutingReports]

All over. Azeez is a tricky night for anyone around this level, great engine and decent variety. Good to watch.

[Flump]

One of those veteran v hungry fighter match ups. Azeez did well though, does look to.have good fundamentals and a great engine.

[littlepug]

What round?

Eight

[skanksta]

Yeah - good British champ.
He'll need to improve to go much beyond that, but no reason he can't find some improvements...

[KiwiRider]

With all that loose skin, it looked like Rocky dieted to make weight, and bypassed the gym

[rd350lc]

Fielding doesn't seem to have anything on his punches, and where is his jab?
With height and reach in his favour, pumping out a jab to keep Azeez off him is the logical appe

Exactly this , no pop , no timing , signs he's had he's day . Good career with limited tools .

[NoScoutingReports]

Azeez comes across well, hope he goes on to pick up the euro title, be a quality run of championships, the old school route if you like.

[skanksta]

CBS in 2-3 rounds, he'll be a stone or more heavier on the night, plus he's better.

Would be good to see a WT fight in Bournemouth..!

[Kilburn]

All these years in boxing and a Sky's viewer poll looks like "Can (insert boxer) win a world title?"

That could mean anything, depending on which belt and who is holding it.