What did everyone thing of Carl Thompson's performance last night. Whilst it was good that he got the rounds is, because he definately looked rusty.
He seemed fit and there still looks like there's bounce in the legs (which is the first thing I look for). He's never had the greatest hand speed, but he did look a bit slower in that department since his glory days of Piper and Rochigianni (Ralf).
The chin looks gone though, whilst I only saw the last 3 rounds (on the BBC) there was one time, I think it was in the 5th round, where Bonson caught him and I was thinking "he's gone" and that the only reason the Beeb were showing it was so McKenzie could say "that was the greatest upset of all time".
But fair play, Thompson (as usual) recovered and took control of things again in quick fashion. Also, I applaud him for his condition, what a well sculputured specimen he is (especially considering his years).
Still think Carl's assement of his abilities is about right, I think he can still go on to win the European crown, World honours are too much for him. But he can challenge Hobson next year and I can't wait for that clash.
Carl Thompson last performance.
Garry Delaney also struggled to outpointed Bonson in a warm-up for his big Southern Area title showdown with David Haye next week. So if Haye bombs out Delaney (which I'm not sure about; he might have to go a few rounds), then we can perhaps argue that Haye would also bomb out Thompson.stujones wrote:That fight wouldn't last long - IMO. You have to fancy Haye's chance, its all okay getting stunned, hurt and KO'd by Ezra Sellers, but getting hurt by Paul Bonson??
Just a moot point.
If Delaney wasn't badly hurt in his match up with Bonson then it safe to assume that if Haye can take out Delaney in quick fashion, then he has the power to do Thompson early.
However, I'm not sure Haye can win early, Delaney is okay and has campaigned at Heavy. I see haye winning easily but working hard for the stoppage.
Haye Ko 8-10.
Incidendly, what's Mark Delaney up to these days?? Which brother did everyone think had the most talent.
However, I'm not sure Haye can win early, Delaney is okay and has campaigned at Heavy. I see haye winning easily but working hard for the stoppage.
Haye Ko 8-10.
Incidendly, what's Mark Delaney up to these days?? Which brother did everyone think had the most talent.
Not sure what Mark's doing. Garry was always a bit better in my opinion. Next Friday's Southern Area title fight between him and Haye is quite interesting. On paper, it's a big step up for David. In fact, compared to some of the oppponents Haye has fought in his brief pro career: it's a huge step up. The 33-year-old Delaney is a former Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion who brings a record of 31-6-1 (17) to the fight, including good wins over Lee Swaby, Darren Griffiths and Dominic Negus at cruiserweight. He outpointed Negus over 10 rounds for the Southern Area cruiserweight title in 2000 - and also holds wins over current British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion Peter Oboh (disqualification), Franco Wanyama, Sergio Merani and Ernest Mateen.
Haye vs Thompson would be an interesting match.... while I think Haye is a great prospect I am worried by his defence and I was also alarmed by how long it took him to recover after he was knocked down in his most recent fight. (I can't remember the opponents name). It may be too early to judge but I have a sneaking suspicion that Haye is one of those boxers not blessed with the greatest of recovery times when hurt.
Certainly if he left himself wide open against Thompson then Carl has the power and experience to catch him and finish him. Not too much should be read in to Thompsons last fight, he needs a big fight to really get him 'up' for it. While I don't think Thompsons chin will have got any better with age, I think he still has a lot left, including the hunger.... and he would relish a big fight in which he would be the underdog with nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Certainly if he left himself wide open against Thompson then Carl has the power and experience to catch him and finish him. Not too much should be read in to Thompsons last fight, he needs a big fight to really get him 'up' for it. While I don't think Thompsons chin will have got any better with age, I think he still has a lot left, including the hunger.... and he would relish a big fight in which he would be the underdog with nothing to lose and everything to gain.