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I didn’t see it, but I don’t mind the trash talk from Hutchinson. On the one hand, because he did the same thing in the fight where he got beat, you’d think he’d reign it in, but on the other hand, it’s good he’s got his confidence back. Seemingly.

Makes things interesting. In all other sports it’s
“I’ll just try my best, he’s a great opponent, it should be a good contest” but in boxing they lay it on the line, really setting themselves up for a big fall.

When they’re both sitting there going I really respect this guy, he’s a great boxer, I’ll try my best…nobody talks about it.

forcefraser wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 05:39

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑30 May 2024, 14:41

jwfg wrote: ↑30 May 2024, 09:00

I thought Hutchinson was drunk at the reveal presser.

I didn't see it, what was he saying? Richards always come across calmly and has a far better resume.

He was making threats that overstepped the mark. Overly aggressive.

It's on you tube somewhere

Cheers Fraser found it and seen it now. Definitely unnecessary.

Richards was funny responding that Willy's actually from a posh area.

Dammit even the fifth best fight has got a bit of an angle to it. Looks I’ll be buying this tomorrow night.

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 12:03 Richards was funny responding that Willy's actually from a posh area.

Triggered all the Scots in the comments.

jameswilson wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 13:30

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 12:03 Richards was funny responding that Willy's actually from a posh area.

Triggered all the Scots in the comments.

Hahha I bet!

Hope everyone is well. It's my 40th today, no idea how that happened!

Weigh in coming to an end now.

Everyone making weight by more or less a lb who needs to make weight. Only thing I think is of significance was Hutchinson coming in at 172 wearing a cap and jogging bottoms. Think he will be outweighed a bit by the spider.

Zhang just come in at 282 and Wilder 214.

I did think there would be a huge weight difference here.

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 14:10 Hope everyone is well. It's my 40th today, no idea how that happened!

An explanation about the bird and the bees’ is long overdue.

cutsman wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 15:46

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 14:10 Hope everyone is well. It's my 40th today, no idea how that happened!

An explanation about the bird and the bees’ is long overdue.

hahahaah I was conceived behind the pub on my estate between a barmaid and a traveller, I am staying blissfully ignorant as to the finer details mate!

Ball points
Sheeraz KO
Richards KO
Hrgovic KO
Zhang KO


Bivol UD obvs

lol i forgot about bivol fighting on this

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 14:10 Hope everyone is well. It's my 40th today, no idea how that happened!

Happy birthday young Sean .

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 15:47

cutsman wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 15:46

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 14:10 Hope everyone is well. It's my 40th today, no idea how that happened!

An explanation about the bird and the bees’ is long overdue.

hahahaah I was conceived behind the pub on my estate between a barmaid and a traveller, I am staying blissfully ignorant as to the finer details mate!

happy birthday and have a good one.

Ford
Williams
Hutchinson
Hrgovic
Wilder

Picking Williams just because Sheeraz basically has no experience fighting southpaws. Six low level professional rounds.
Last fight is a coinflip. Both unpredictable, both old, both have no future on world level. Going with Wilder because Zhang likes to hang around in mid range without moving his head much.

This card is looking a real cracker, well worth paying and watching. Hats off to the Saudi's for delivering. Frank and Eddie firing on all cylinders with this card.

Ford - Decision
Richards - Decision
Sheeraz - Decision
Hrgovic - TKO/KO
Zhang - TKO/KO

Plenty of toss ups here. The hardest pick is Hrgovic but after watching some more footage of him, I think he'll force the stoppage late after Dubois tires. It'll be very competitive. Zhang will drop Wilder and probably finish the job. Wilder has no defense and will be an easy target. One big one and Wilder will be on shaky legs. Won't look great for Fury after Wilder takes another L.

Looking forward to the big night.

Any idea of times for this?

samwbr wrote: ↑01 Jun 2024, 06:52 Any idea of times for this?

I’d love to know. Usually Ruthless is on point here.
Anyway here are my (not very confident ) predictions.

1. Williams by KO
2. Zhang early Ko
3. Hrgovic late rounds ko
4. Ford on points
5. Richards points

And
Bivol by UD

No idea what that means in terms of the 5v5 showdown, don’t really care about that gimmick

samwbr wrote: ↑01 Jun 2024, 06:52 Any idea of times for this?

Main card starts at 7pm.. will post RBR soon.. and it's the order from matchroom official.
lets say one fight per hour..

7pm - Willy Hutchinson vs Craig Richards
8pm - Raymond Ford vs Nick Ball
9pm - Hamzah Sheeraz vs Austin Williams
10pm - Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad
11pm - Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic
12pm - Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang

cutsman wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 17:57

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 15:47

cutsman wrote: ↑31 May 2024, 15:46

An explanation about the bird and the bees’ is long overdue.

hahahaah I was conceived behind the pub on my estate between a barmaid and a traveller, I am staying blissfully ignorant as to the finer details mate!

happy birthday and have a good one.

Thanks mate much appreciated

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑01 Jun 2024, 08:39

samwbr wrote: ↑01 Jun 2024, 06:52 Any idea of times for this?

Main card starts at 7pm.. will post RBR soon.. and it's the order from matchroom official.
lets say one fight per hour..

7pm - Willy Hutchinson vs Craig Richards
8pm - Raymond Ford vs Nick Ball
9pm - Hamzah Sheeraz vs Austin Williams
10pm - Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad
11pm - Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic
12pm - Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang

Ball points
Richard’s KO
Williams KO
Hrgovic KO
Zhang KO

Interesting match ups with very little confidence in my predictions.
I could quite easily be persuaded to do a 100% swing !

Expecting an interesting night ..Hope the event doesn’t disappoint.

Fight 1. Raymond Ford
Fight 2. Austin Williams
Fight 3. Craig Richards
Fight 4. Filip Hrgovic
Fight 5. Zhilei Zhang

Fun thread..

Fight 1. Ford
Fight 2. Williams
Fight 3. Richards
Fight 4. Dubois
Fight 5. Wilder

Absoultely buzzing about this card. Settling down for it now. Some really tough calls here, but I'm going for:

Ford outpoints Ball
Ammo outpoints Sheereaz
Richards outpoints Hutchinson
Hrgovic stops Dubois
Wilder stops Zhang