Nathan Heaney vs. Brad Pauls | TNT Sports - 16 March 2024

[Glass Joe]

Heaney found his level a rematch wouldn't be a bad shout. Done well to survive last 2 rounds

[rd350lc]

Draw as Coco said on the money.
Fvck knows what Woodhall was watching .

[692546]

Pleased the judges gave this as a draw. Neither deserved to lose that fight.

[handsofstone]

Cant split them, 114-114, tremendous fight swung back and forth, Heaney sharper out the blocks but Pauls came into things, dangerous with that right hand and they leaping lefts to the head and body, had Heaney reeling in the 8th and 11th rounds, how he never went down I'll never know, incredible set of stones, he showed a lot of heart to pull out the draw on my card, he's fit as a fiddle as well Heaney, his work lacked quality but he landed his fair share, Pauls raised his game and earned a rematch, brilliant watch

[rd350lc]

Might be a Saudi rematch for them .

Heaney British level, but we already knew that , he's going to get ironed out throwing with someone one day .

[handsofstone]

Comms were terrible all night, Woodhall and Fletch, too focused on the home fighters disregarded work from Pauls, Strand and Zeuge, even when Cooper battered James the whole fight all they talked about was Ethan James, Cooper has fought on Warren's shows a few times now but they treated him like an export whose upsetting the local lad, trash

[578222]

Brilliant fight. Thought Pauls was let down by the ref a bit and the commentators must have got caught up in the atmosphere. I thought Pauls edged it but if you listened to those 2, you would have thought he was getting hammered.

I'd watch that again no bother.

[JamesPhilips]

It's because the comments would all be calling Dev offensive names.

True dat

[JamesPhilips]

It’s tough for big Joe, he had one superpower and that’s been blown apart in the last fight

aye, let's just hope Zhang was his kryptonite. He was really honest in interviews saying no chance would he fight him again - has not claimed bad luck, injury or divine intervention. Honest guy is Joe.

Yeah, Joe is a really nice guy. My friend has met him because he works with Joe’s mum. I think he’s got a brother who is exactly the same size

His brother is tiny. Looks 11 stone. Or less. He’s some rapper I think. Unless I have the wrong photo. Was on insta

[veriton]

Might be a Saudi rematch for them .

Heaney British level, but we already knew that , he's going to get ironed out throwing with someone one day .

Doubt it will be Saudi, a rematch would sell a lot of tickets for a fight that is of no real worldwide significance. It has to be in front of a crowd here.

[rd350lc]

Might be a Saudi rematch for them .

Heaney British level, but we already knew that , he's going to get ironed out throwing with someone one day .

Doubt it will be Saudi, a rematch would sell a lot of tickets for a fight that is of no real worldwide significance. It has to be in front of a crowd here.

Don't bet on it , if the lads get a chance to make top dollar they'll do it and the Turkey geezer seems to know British fighters very well . It was a great watch and he's got his finger in the pulse.

[sweetmagee]

Popping backwards and forwards to Saudi to hand deliver tickets could be problematic for Heaney's preparation.

[veriton]

As well as singing My Delilah to a bunch of over-rich and mainly disinterested Saudi oil barons.

Actually seeing a good British crowd at boxing last night made me realise how gash the Saudi experience is in comparison

[tony1234]

Joyce fight drained me and I taped the rest of the show. It's not entertaining when these cards drag on past midnight

[MightyWarrior]

Yeah I turned in after the Liam Davis fight. Just watching the replay on TNT this morning. Thankfully they’re showing the Davis fight, as well as highlights of Nathan Heaney. ( wisely not Joes fight )

I really like fletch on commentary, I think he’s gonna be one of the best around. Yeah I’m sure it was a bit biased. I was watching highlights so probably overlooked that…guess it’s all subjective isn’t it…

Blatant house ref with the gumshield shenanigans, letting the corner take forever when Nate was in big trouble. Frank will definitely be inviting that ref back …probably not the two judges that scored a draw though

The brain donor ref in the Davis fight was lucky, he said walk towards me..The guy staggers...and he waves Davis in for the kill. Luckily he didn’t land anything too damaging.

[rd350lc]

Popping backwards and forwards to Saudi to hand deliver tickets could be problematic for Heaney's preparation.

Didn't think of that .
He is very dedicated though.

[MightyWarrior]

aye, let's just hope Zhang was his kryptonite. He was really honest in interviews saying no chance would he fight him again - has not claimed bad luck, injury or divine intervention. Honest guy is Joe.

Yeah, Joe is a really nice guy. My friend has met him because he works with Joe’s mum. I think he’s got a brother who is exactly the same size

His brother is tiny. Looks 11 stone. Or less. He’s some rapper I think. Unless I have the wrong photo. Was on insta

Yes you’re quite right, I don’t know why I thought they were two giants, I must’ve just liked the idea of it my mate just said yeah he’s tiny compared to Joe and in the music biz

[handsofstone]

Just seen boxing journo John Evans say refs should keep a water bottle on their wasteband to rinse gumshield to save time, fckn genius if you ask me

[Coco]

Just seen boxing journo John Evans say refs should keep a water bottle on their wasteband to rinse gumshield to save time, fckn genius if you ask me

And rinse it in the middle of the ring?

Or take it back to the cornerman for him to hold the spit bucket up so nothing will get on the canvas?

[SeanBrennan]

Yeah, Joe is a really nice guy. My friend has met him because he works with Joe’s mum. I think he’s got a brother who is exactly the same size

His brother is tiny. Looks 11 stone. Or less. He’s some rapper I think. Unless I have the wrong photo. Was on insta

Yes you’re quite right, I don’t know why I thought they were two giants, I must’ve just liked the idea of it my mate just said yeah he’s tiny compared to Joe and in the music biz

Torann Opara is his brother, little fella.

[SeanBrennan]

his mum was nice to Ali after, always good to see respect afterwards.

there's even a documentary about Joyce's mum, trailer here rest is on YouTube in sections.

[handsofstone]

Just seen boxing journo John Evans say refs should keep a water bottle on their wasteband to rinse gumshield to save time, fckn genius if you ask me

And rinse it in the middle of the ring?

Or take it back to the cornerman for him to hold the spit bucket up so nothing will get on the canvas?

Do it middle of the ring so the canvas gets soaked and both keep slipping

[THEBUTCH]

I do love a bit of sarcasm

[THEBUTCH]

This was a really good night of boxing from W@rren

Exciting British middleweight title fight between Heaney and Pauls. Fair play to both fighters for putting on a great battle

The ref was very poor in the 8th or 9th round stopping the action to replace Heaney's gum shield That was hardly a lull in the action and Pauls had Heaney in all sorts of bother.

As disappointed as Heaney was with the draw at least he retained his British title. If I was Nathan I'd stick to defending the British title and try and win a Lonsdale belt outright or if a European or even a world title shot presents itself...take it !

Not a vintage performance from Joyce but got the job done...eventually. Joe's incredible ability to soak up punches looks fine after being shattered by Zhang. As shite as Ali is, he can bang with the right hand.

Joe was playing with Kash at times, but Joyce didn't look in tip-top shape. The best thing that could happen for Joyce is being out again in the next 2 or 3 months so he can sharpen up.

Good win for McCann claiming the British title against a good, ambitious & undefeated opponent. Dennis needs to stay grounded and not run before he can walk because in time he could definitely go further.

Liam Davies is on a serious run of form and his accuracy was pinpoint in dispatching Robles. Lethal finishing

I'm having doubts about how much further Zack Parker can go now. Since running into Ryder he's looking more shaky and world class looks like it will be a bridge too far

[SeanBrennan]

This was a really good night of boxing from W@rren

Exciting British middleweight title fight between Heaney and Pauls. Fair play to both fighters for putting on a great battle

The ref was very poor in the 8th or 9th round stopping the action to replace Heaney's gum shield That was hardly a lull in the action and Pauls had Heaney in all sorts of bother.

As disappointed as Heaney was with the draw at least he retained his British title. If I was Nathan I'd stick to defending the British title and try and win a Lonsdale belt outright or if a European or even a world title shot appeared...take it !

Not a vintage performance from Joyce but got the job done...eventually. Joe's incredible ability to soak up punches looks fine after being shattered by Zhang. As shite as Ali is, he can bang with the right hand.

Joe was playing with Kash at times, but Joyce didn't look in tip-top shape. The best thing that could happen for Joyce is being out again in the next 2 or 3 months so he sharpen up.

Good win for McCann claiming the British title against a good, ambitious & undefeated opponent. Dennis needs to stay grounded and not run before he can walk because in time he could definitely go further.

Liam Davies is on a serious run of form and his accuracy was pinpoint in dispatching Robles. Lethal finishing

I'm having doubts about how much further Zack Parker can go now. Since running into Ryder he's looking more shaky and world class looks like it will be a bridge too far

agree with this. I don't think Zach is going to make it further. And I agree re getting Joe out again quickly.