Ricky Burns Round by Round

[ShadrachSimmo]

Benn wastes a lot of movement and slaps with many of his shots. Seeems to have good speed and I like the consistency to the body, but overall he looks like the fairly inexperienced fighter he is.

Very slappy with his punches. Keleher seemed to land the cleaner shots at times.

[brilo33]

A great learning fight for Conor Benn. You couldn't ask for more from a 19 year old.

good couple of fights tonight , McCarthy looked good i thought, benn looks like a livewire

[Tangerine]

well done to them both that was decent.fair play for taking that opponent that soon.benns gots loads to work on but hes shown a bit of balls there to take that on.im a connor benn hater aswell

[handsofstone]

Wasnt a great performance from Benn really,far too open defensively,if he doesnt taper his style and tighten up his defence the he'll get KO'd before too long

Im trying to forget the Benn name and the fact its on a big Matchroom show,and trying to remember its a 19 year old guy with little amateur experience having only his 2nd fight with a lot of pressure on his shoulders

He's as fun as hell though and i cant wait to see him again,showed a decent chin,engine and attitude though

[Tarkus]

From all the useless Jrs we have seen this could be the worst yet.

[reggaereggae]

Keleher was a very tough opponent for a 2nd fight. Benn looks really athletic and fast, though gets caught a bit. Problem is he fights like a puncher but is not (yet) a puncher

[Tangerine]

the standard was absolute toilet but it was evenly matched and thats what more prospects (if thats what you can call benn) should be doing having evenly matched fights or at least game ones who fight back like keleher.quite a step up from his debut opponent gets my respect for that.

[Rexob]

Keleher was a very tough opponent for a 2nd fight. Benn looks really athletic and fast, though gets caught a bit. Problem is he fights like a puncher but is not (yet) a puncher

That's it, I bet Nige wasn't the puncher he turned out to be when he was 19, big Benn didn't turn pro until he was 24 and a mature man, Conor has plenty of time and maturing to do. I thought he was pretty good for his age and experience.

[Neil Gee]

It's hard to believe Limond is still boxing. Seem to remember him announcing his retirement after losing to Amir Khan in 2007.

[Neil Gee]

Not a comfortable first round for Nurse.

[mickey1975]

I said Luke was tough...

[reggaereggae]

Keleher was a very tough opponent for a 2nd fight. Benn looks really athletic and fast, though gets caught a bit. Problem is he fights like a puncher but is not (yet) a puncher

That's it, I bet Nige wasn't the puncher he turned out to be when he was 19, big Benn didn't turn pro until he was 24 and a mature man, Conor has plenty of time and maturing to do. I thought he was pretty good for his age and experience.

Yeah it took time for Hamed to develop his punch. I do think everyone's being a bit hard on Connor, he's only 19 with limited amateur experience. Plenty of time to develop. If it wasn't for his name, he wouldn't be so much in the spotlight.

[lefty]

Not sure I understand Hallings logic in saying gavin was a good sparring partner to prepare for Nurse. Similar elusiveness yes but Gavin is a southpaw isn't nearly 6 with very long arms like Nurse.

[Neil Gee]

Second round to Nurse, showed better skills, but he's not comfortable in there yet.

[lefty]

Keleher was a very tough opponent for a 2nd fight. Benn looks really athletic and fast, though gets caught a bit. Problem is he fights like a puncher but is not (yet) a puncher

That's it, I bet Nige wasn't the puncher he turned out to be when he was 19, big Benn didn't turn pro until he was 24 and a mature man, Conor has plenty of time and maturing to do. I thought he was pretty good for his age and experience.

Yeah it took time for Hamed to develop his punch. I do think everyone's being a bit hard on Connor, he's only 19 with limited amateur experience. Plenty of time to develop. If it wasn't for his name, he wouldn't be so much in the spotlight.

To be fair though, they're also playing on that and using it to their advantage. You have to expect the bad with the good ie the criticism with the higher than usual profile for a novice.

[handsofstone]

Not sure I understand Hallings logic in saying gavin was a good sparring partner to prepare for Nurse. Similar elusiveness yes but Gavin is a southpaw isn't nearly 6 with very long arms like Nurse.

I thought that myself

[Neil Gee]

Nurse more comfortable in round 3. I didn't realise Limond is 37.

[mickey1975]

Chris can't help himself.

[Monte Fisto]

hotting up lovely this little number.

[Neil Gee]

I give Limond the 4th, just. The crowd go crazy when he lands which must be a real lift.

[Tangerine]

yep could be a cracker this,limond couldnt miss with the right in that rnd

[Rexob]

Great little scrap this.

[Neil Gee]

Nurse taking over. I think the 4th was Willie's last hurrah!

[Rexob]

Shut up Amazing!

[mickey1975]

Very well schooled, Tyrone. The Yorkshire way.