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Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:20
by Kilburn
Flump wrote: ↑17 Dec 2022, 17:19
My wife made the salient point that you can tell Rocky isn't that bothered because he's come in with a hairy back in 2022. A fair point...
She's not silly.
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:23
by cormack
Flump wrote: ↑17 Dec 2022, 17:19
My wife made the salient point that you can tell Rocky isn't that bothered because he's come in with a hairy back in 2022. A fair point...
that would rule me out then ..
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:25
by skanksta
Flump wrote: ↑17 Dec 2022, 17:19
My wife made the salient point that you can tell Rocky isn't that bothered because he's come in with a hairy back in 2022. A fair point...
Mrs Flump reading the fight well - looks a matter of time.
You can't do 12 rounds against a British Champ if you're not up for it..
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:25
by Kilburn
Fielding still in this, letting go with punches inside on cue, no hesitation.
Azeez is a machine.
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:26
by My T Sharp
It’s classic rope a dope from Fielding. Waiting for the lactic acid to kick in
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Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:30
by Kilburn
A little more hesitation from Fielding in the 5th. I wonder if his contribution is going to start to resemble defiance.
That head must be be pissing him off as well.
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:30
by KiwiRider
Fielding doesn't seem to have anything on his punches, and where is his jab?
With height and reach in his favour, pumping out a jab to keep Azeez off him is the logical appe
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:34
by KiwiRider
Anyone else thinking Fielding might get stopped late here?
He is eating a lot of punches and Azeez isn't slowing

Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:36
by Kilburn
The ref is obviously keeping a close eye on the heads, but I feel he is also braced for Fielding suddenly falling apart.
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:36
by NoScoutingReports
KiwiRider wrote: ↑17 Dec 2022, 17:34
Anyone else thinking Fielding might get stopped late here?
He is eating a lot of punches and Azeez isn't slowing
Definitely, Azeez is relentless and has landed clean a lot so far.
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:38
by KiwiRider
Jamie giving Rocky one more round to show something
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:40
by Kilburn
All over, towel came in predictably.
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:40
by samwbr
Dan is good
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:41
by My T Sharp
Poor version of Fielding but Azeez did the job well
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:41
by littlepug
What round?
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:41
by My T Sharp
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:42
by NoScoutingReports
All over. Azeez is a tricky night for anyone around this level, great engine and decent variety. Good to watch.
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:42
by Flump
One of those veteran v hungry fighter match ups. Azeez did well though, does look to.have good fundamentals and a great engine.
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:42
by littlepug
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:45
by skanksta
Yeah - good British champ.
He'll need to improve to go much beyond that, but no reason he can't find some improvements...
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:45
by KiwiRider
With all that loose skin, it looked like Rocky dieted to make weight, and bypassed the gym
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:47
by rd350lc
KiwiRider wrote: ↑17 Dec 2022, 17:30
Fielding doesn't seem to have anything on his punches, and where is his jab?
With height and reach in his favour, pumping out a jab to keep Azeez off him is the logical appe
Exactly this , no pop , no timing , signs he's had he's day . Good career with limited tools .
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:50
by NoScoutingReports
Azeez comes across well, hope he goes on to pick up the euro title, be a quality run of championships, the old school route if you like.
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:55
by skanksta
CBS in 2-3 rounds, he'll be a stone or more heavier on the night, plus he's better.
Would be good to see a WT fight in Bournemouth..!
Re: Round-by-Round: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj | Sky Sports - 17 December 2022
Posted: 17 Dec 2022, 17:57
by Kilburn
All these years in boxing and a Sky's viewer poll looks like "Can (insert boxer) win a world title?"
That could mean anything, depending on which belt and who is holding it.