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Amazing that Coral actually had Fowler the favourite for that fight.

Fowler looked terrible!

Lu Bin was pretty unlucky but him and Barnes both out in the same division makes it an interesting day in some ways given they were among the medal favourites.

Think Russo was lucky and the Russian who fought the Brazilian was fortunate too IMO

Cholo_cws wrote:Amazing that Coral actually had Fowler the favourite for that fight.

Was there a reason why some people were high on Fowler? I've seen him a few times and he's always looked...terrible. Was it just that he was a Scouser with mates who were pros?

I didn't see his fight, but Russo has benefited from questionable judging and reffing for years.

Levit is a fornicating monster! That was sensational!

crusader wrote:I didn't see his fight, but Russo has benefited from questionable judging and reffing for years.

Graham Houston ‏@fightwriterone 6h6 hours ago
Judges give Russo Rd 2. Don't agree. "Sentimental" scoring for popular Italian veteran

Russo won round 3, first was close, 2nd was deffo to the other guy

Boxing Prospect wrote:

Cholo_cws wrote:Amazing that Coral actually had Fowler the favourite for that fight.

Was there a reason why some people were high on Fowler? I've seen him a few times and he's always looked...terrible. Was it just that he was a Scouser with mates who were pros?

I've never been able to work out how he wins fights. He doesn't look fast or sharp or strong even, just, I've never seen feck-all from him, no offence like lah.

Boxing Prospect wrote:Levit is a effing monster! That was sensational!

Meh, the Chinese kiddy literally fought like a girl, ill reserve judgement on Levit

The Brazilian fans are exactly sporting are they, booing at every opportunity if they don't like a country

Old bones Ian wrote:The Brazilian fans are exactly sporting are they, booing at every opportunity if they don't like a country

Well you'd expect them to boo the argues, who else have they booed?

Think they booed the Russians too

Looking forward to seeing this Argie get beat!

Boxing Prospect wrote:Think they booed the Russians too

They're fair game.

Counter-puncher wrote:

Old bones Ian wrote:The Brazilian fans are exactly sporting are they, booing at every opportunity if they don't like a country

Well you'd expect them to boo the argues, who else have they booed?

Couple of the other south American countries, I don't think it's malice, just bit of misplaced horseplay

The commentary is really crap >_<

Savon is 26??? Looks 40

Counter-puncher wrote:

Boxing Prospect wrote:

Cholo_cws wrote:Amazing that Coral actually had Fowler the favourite for that fight.

Was there a reason why some people were high on Fowler? I've seen him a few times and he's always looked...terrible. Was it just that he was a Scouser with mates who were pros?

I've never been able to work out how he wins fights. He doesn't look fast or sharp or strong even, just, I've never seen feck-all from him, no offence like lah.

Seen some great performances in the WSB from Fowler. The fact that he qualified is an achievement in itself, same for all the GB squad.
Looking forward to seeing him in the paid ranks. He's had tougher fights than he will get early so expect Matchroom to build his record quickly.

Boxing Prospect wrote:

Cholo_cws wrote:Amazing that Coral actually had Fowler the favourite for that fight.

Was there a reason why some people were high on Fowler? I've seen him a few times and he's always looked...terrible. Was it just that he was a Scouser with mates who were pros?

I get that impression, not trying to run him down he's still obviously a very good level boxer but he seemed to get most the attention from all the GB team when in my opinion theres plenty better than him. Can only think as you say its because he mixes with certain pro's.

Dont know how the fornicate fowler qualified for the olympics,it must of been a dream come to true to get there but an absolute knightmare of a first fight,crossing his legs,plodding around the ring,hitting at the back of the head,swinging and missing like a novice. I just dont see what his game plan was in this fight but who ever gave it to him shouldnt even be at the greatest spectacle in the world

samwbr wrote:

Counter-puncher wrote:

Boxing Prospect wrote:
Was there a reason why some people were high on Fowler? I've seen him a few times and he's always looked...terrible. Was it just that he was a Scouser with mates who were pros?

I've never been able to work out how he wins fights. He doesn't look fast or sharp or strong even, just, I've never seen feck-all from him, no offence like lah.

Seen some great performances in the WSB from Fowler. The fact that he qualified is an achievement in itself, same for all the GB squad.
Looking forward to seeing him in the paid ranks. He's had tougher fights than he will get early so expect Matchroom to build his record quickly.

Out of interest, want to name some of those WSB performances? When Matchroom sign him they'll be full of hype but in all honesty I see him being the next Ogogo, media friendly guy who goes no where quick. He's had tough fights but has he actually shown anything in them?

Boxing Prospect wrote:

samwbr wrote:

Counter-puncher wrote:
I've never been able to work out how he wins fights. He doesn't look fast or sharp or strong even, just, I've never seen feck-all from him, no offence like lah.

Seen some great performances in the WSB from Fowler. The fact that he qualified is an achievement in itself, same for all the GB squad.
Looking forward to seeing him in the paid ranks. He's had tougher fights than he will get early so expect Matchroom to build his record quickly.

Out of interest, want to name some of those WSB performances? When Matchroom sign him they'll be full of hype but in all honesty I see him being the next Ogogo, media friendly guy who goes no where quick. He's had tough fights but has he actually shown anything in them?

Couldn't name the opponents now but he looked decent and he won.

Well see how he goes, I hope he does well.

thechump wrote:Dont know how the eff fowler qualified for the olympics,it must of been a dream come to true to get there but an absolute knightmare of a first fight,crossing his legs,plodding around the ring,hitting at the back of the head,swinging and missing like a novice. I just dont see what his game plan was in this fight but who ever gave it to him shouldnt even be at the greatest spectacle in the world

He was there on merit, all the GB squad are. 2 years of graft.

Counter-puncher wrote:

Old bones Ian wrote:The Brazilian fans are exactly sporting are they, booing at every opportunity if they don't like a country

Well you'd expect them to boo the argues, who else have they booed?

The Hong Kong boy got booed in the Fencing. The Brazilian was ranked 33rd best out of 34 in the competition but won 8 of the last nine stabs. They don’t sound sporting at all. Still, diverts the attention from all the half-inching going on.

samwbr wrote:

thechump wrote:Dont know how the eff fowler qualified for the olympics,it must of been a dream come to true to get there but an absolute knightmare of a first fight,crossing his legs,plodding around the ring,hitting at the back of the head,swinging and missing like a novice. I just dont see what his game plan was in this fight but who ever gave it to him shouldnt even be at the greatest spectacle in the world

He was there on merit, all the GB squad are. 2 years of graft.

I know they qualify over a period of time but he lookes like a fish out of water

Cordina is almost as bad as Fowler...How the hell has he managed to get to the Olympics? He qualify for the sprinting or something and got lost?

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Bad afternoon for @JoeCordina_91 in a scrappy brawl with tough Uzbek. Cordina breezed first, judges disagreed, then it was tight for last 2.