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What a good fight this should be!

Get in. About time it happened. Ooooh who wins?

This should be a cracker. Hall has the aggressive style to really disrupt McDonnell early on and I do wonder how much longer Jamie can continue to drag his frame down to 8st6. In contrast, McDonnell's very gritty and has shown he can be versatile. He's beaten better men than Hall and I wonder if Stu has been slightly flattered by his wins over (a faded) Martin Power, (a dangerous but limited) Gary Davies and (the totally outgunned) John Donnelly.

Ironically neither man convincingly beat Ian Napa, but at least Hall can say he ultimately deserved to. Jamie's come on leaps and bounds since the Napa victory. He needs to start more purposefully and not concede ground like he did against the Kenyan recently. If he's slow out of the blocks again then I really favour Hall. If he utilises his better assets though I think he can pull through a topsy-turvy 12 rounder to snatch a close points victory.

I'll go with McDonnell, for now, just.

Ben Carey wrote:This should be a cracker. Hall has the aggressive style to really disrupt McDonnell early on and I do wonder how much longer Jamie can continue to drag his frame down to 8st6. In contrast, McDonnell's very gritty and has shown he can be versatile. He's beaten better men than Hall and I wonder if Stu has been slightly flattered by his wins over (a faded) Martin Power, (a dangerous but limited) Gary Davies and (the totally outgunned) John Donnelly.

Ironically neither man convincingly beat Ian Napa, but at least Hall can say he ultimately deserved to. Jamie's come on leaps and bounds since the Napa victory. He needs to start more purposefully and not concede ground like he did against the Kenyan recently. If he's slow out of the blocks again then I really favour Hall. If he utilises his better assets though I think he can pull through a topsy-turvy 12 rounder to snatch a close points victory.

I'll go with McDonnell, for now, just.

I'm going with Hall. I don't agree that McDonnell has beaten better men than Hall (unless you mean he's beaten better men than Hall has beaten, which I do accept). Blimey, I went into stujones mode for a minute there (no offence Stu) :P

Very close fight, a proper 50/50 pick 'em and that's what the fans want to see.

I slightly shade Hall but do agree maybe some of his stoppages flatter him, Donnelly was a sacrificial lamb basically, coming from a weight below and didn't even have any power at that weight. However he out-strengthed Napa and Davies is also a decent operator at british level. McDonnell I think did really well to find a way to win against that very decent looking Belgian kid, but I think Hall gives him the most problems he will have faced in a while.

Still just about pick Hall to win this.

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:

Ben Carey wrote:This should be a cracker. Hall has the aggressive style to really disrupt McDonnell early on and I do wonder how much longer Jamie can continue to drag his frame down to 8st6. In contrast, McDonnell's very gritty and has shown he can be versatile. He's beaten better men than Hall and I wonder if Stu has been slightly flattered by his wins over (a faded) Martin Power, (a dangerous but limited) Gary Davies and (the totally outgunned) John Donnelly.

Ironically neither man convincingly beat Ian Napa, but at least Hall can say he ultimately deserved to. Jamie's come on leaps and bounds since the Napa victory. He needs to start more purposefully and not concede ground like he did against the Kenyan recently. If he's slow out of the blocks again then I really favour Hall. If he utilises his better assets though I think he can pull through a topsy-turvy 12 rounder to snatch a close points victory.

I'll go with McDonnell, for now, just.

I'm going with Hall. I don't agree that McDonnell has beaten better men than Hall (unless you mean he's beaten better men than Hall has beaten, which I do accept). Blimey, I went into stujones mode for a minute there (no offence Stu) :P

I expected nothing less from a Darlo lad. To much to ask for the fight to be at The Dolphin Centre.

Excellent, well done to Jamie for taking the fight but he'll have to keep busy and on the move all night 'cos Hall has the power advantage in this one!

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:

Ben Carey wrote:This should be a cracker. Hall has the aggressive style to really disrupt McDonnell early on and I do wonder how much longer Jamie can continue to drag his frame down to 8st6. In contrast, McDonnell's very gritty and has shown he can be versatile. He's beaten better men than Hall and I wonder if Stu has been slightly flattered by his wins over (a faded) Martin Power, (a dangerous but limited) Gary Davies and (the totally outgunned) John Donnelly.

Ironically neither man convincingly beat Ian Napa, but at least Hall can say he ultimately deserved to. Jamie's come on leaps and bounds since the Napa victory. He needs to start more purposefully and not concede ground like he did against the Kenyan recently. If he's slow out of the blocks again then I really favour Hall. If he utilises his better assets though I think he can pull through a topsy-turvy 12 rounder to snatch a close points victory.

I'll go with McDonnell, for now, just.

I'm going with Hall. I don't agree that McDonnell has beaten better men than Hall (unless you mean he's beaten better men than Hall has beaten, which I do accept). Blimey, I went into stujones mode for a minute there (no offence Stu) :P

Yep, I meant McDonnell's beaten better men than Hall has beaten to date, IMO. Without getting too carried away, I can't recall a domestic title fight that was this hard to call since, well I just can't remember. With that fascinating insight I'll sign-off.

Should be a belter. I fancy McDonnell but Hall will be there til the end i reckon. lose fight but Mcd by dec.

keithmoonhangover wrote:

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:

Ben Carey wrote:This should be a cracker. Hall has the aggressive style to really disrupt McDonnell early on and I do wonder how much longer Jamie can continue to drag his frame down to 8st6. In contrast, McDonnell's very gritty and has shown he can be versatile. He's beaten better men than Hall and I wonder if Stu has been slightly flattered by his wins over (a faded) Martin Power, (a dangerous but limited) Gary Davies and (the totally outgunned) John Donnelly.

Ironically neither man convincingly beat Ian Napa, but at least Hall can say he ultimately deserved to. Jamie's come on leaps and bounds since the Napa victory. He needs to start more purposefully and not concede ground like he did against the Kenyan recently. If he's slow out of the blocks again then I really favour Hall. If he utilises his better assets though I think he can pull through a topsy-turvy 12 rounder to snatch a close points victory.

I'll go with McDonnell, for now, just.

I'm going with Hall. I don't agree that McDonnell has beaten better men than Hall (unless you mean he's beaten better men than Hall has beaten, which I do accept). Blimey, I went into stujones mode for a minute there (no offence Stu) :P

I expected nothing less from a Darlo lad. To much to ask for the fight to be at The Dolphin Centre.

The good thing about having boxing at the Dolphin Centre is that there's always an unscheduled undercard amongst the audience

Ben Carey wrote:

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:

Ben Carey wrote:This should be a cracker. Hall has the aggressive style to really disrupt McDonnell early on and I do wonder how much longer Jamie can continue to drag his frame down to 8st6. In contrast, McDonnell's very gritty and has shown he can be versatile. He's beaten better men than Hall and I wonder if Stu has been slightly flattered by his wins over (a faded) Martin Power, (a dangerous but limited) Gary Davies and (the totally outgunned) John Donnelly.

Ironically neither man convincingly beat Ian Napa, but at least Hall can say he ultimately deserved to. Jamie's come on leaps and bounds since the Napa victory. He needs to start more purposefully and not concede ground like he did against the Kenyan recently. If he's slow out of the blocks again then I really favour Hall. If he utilises his better assets though I think he can pull through a topsy-turvy 12 rounder to snatch a close points victory.

I'll go with McDonnell, for now, just.

I'm going with Hall. I don't agree that McDonnell has beaten better men than Hall (unless you mean he's beaten better men than Hall has beaten, which I do accept). Blimey, I went into stujones mode for a minute there (no offence Stu) :P

Yep, I meant McDonnell's beaten better men than Hall has beaten to date, IMO. Without getting too carried away, I can't recall a domestic title fight that was this hard to call since, well I just can't remember. With that fascinating insight I'll sign-off.

Ben, opinions are devided on Fury-Chisora. Who do you fancy?

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote:

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote: I'm going with Hall. I don't agree that McDonnell has beaten better men than Hall (unless you mean he's beaten better men than Hall has beaten, which I do accept). Blimey, I went into stujones mode for a minute there (no offence Stu) :P

I expected nothing less from a Darlo lad. To much to ask for the fight to be at The Dolphin Centre.

The good thing about having boxing at the Dolphin Centre is that there's always an unscheduled undercard amongst the audience

keithmoonhangover wrote:

Ben Carey wrote:

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote: I'm going with Hall. I don't agree that McDonnell has beaten better men than Hall (unless you mean he's beaten better men than Hall has beaten, which I do accept). Blimey, I went into stujones mode for a minute there (no offence Stu) :P

Yep, I meant McDonnell's beaten better men than Hall has beaten to date, IMO. Without getting too carried away, I can't recall a domestic title fight that was this hard to call since, well I just can't remember. With that fascinating insight I'll sign-off.

Ben, opinions are devided on Fury-Chisora. Who do you fancy?

Ooh, that's another tough one, Keith. Chisora for me - faster, better mobility and punch variety. Came through an impressive gut check against Sexton in their return which I think stands up better than Fury's comparative struggles with John McDermott. Neither are huge hitters, both have sturdy chins, so it could come down to who has the better stamina which makes me side with Chisora.

I've heard one or two unsubstantiated gym rumours about Chisora over the past couple of years. Had I not heard the unconfirmed rumours I would be even more confident that he'll prevail. Fury's preparation has often left plenty to be desired, he's not the banger some initially thought he was and he dod struggle against McDermott's workrate and relatively quick hands. Chisora for me, UD.

Who do you fancy?

Ben Carey wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote:

Ben Carey wrote: Yep, I meant McDonnell's beaten better men than Hall has beaten to date, IMO. Without getting too carried away, I can't recall a domestic title fight that was this hard to call since, well I just can't remember. With that fascinating insight I'll sign-off.

Ben, opinions are devided on Fury-Chisora. Who do you fancy?

Ooh, that's another tough one, Keith. Chisora for me - faster, better mobility and punch variety. Came through an impressive gut check against Sexton in their return which I think stands up better than Fury's comparative struggles with John McDermott. Neither are huge hitters, both have sturdy chins, so it could come down to who has the better stamina which makes me side with Chisora.

I've heard one or two unsubstantiated gym rumours about Chisora over the past couple of years. Had I not heard the unconfirmed rumours I would be even more confident that he'll prevail. Fury's preparation has often left plenty to be desired, he's not the banger some initially thought he was and he dod struggle against McDermott's workrate and relatively quick hands. Chisora for me, UD.

Who do you fancy?

Fury all day long mate. I think it'll be an easy fight for him, but there are plenty of others on here that think I'm wrong.

keithmoonhangover wrote:

Ben Carey wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote: Ben, opinions are devided on Fury-Chisora. Who do you fancy?

Ooh, that's another tough one, Keith. Chisora for me - faster, better mobility and punch variety. Came through an impressive gut check against Sexton in their return which I think stands up better than Fury's comparative struggles with John McDermott. Neither are huge hitters, both have sturdy chins, so it could come down to who has the better stamina which makes me side with Chisora.

I've heard one or two unsubstantiated gym rumours about Chisora over the past couple of years. Had I not heard the unconfirmed rumours I would be even more confident that he'll prevail. Fury's preparation has often left plenty to be desired, he's not the banger some initially thought he was and he dod struggle against McDermott's workrate and relatively quick hands. Chisora for me, UD.

Who do you fancy?

Fury all day long mate. I think it'll be an easy fight for him, but there are plenty of others on here that think I'm wrong.

Interesting. What makes you so confident that Fury wins? Most see a close fight either way so I'm intrigued. I know we're going off topic.

Back to the OP, seriously happy this fight is on, can't wait for it.

The bald warrior goes marching on for me

Ben Carey wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote:

Ben Carey wrote: Ooh, that's another tough one, Keith. Chisora for me - faster, better mobility and punch variety. Came through an impressive gut check against Sexton in their return which I think stands up better than Fury's comparative struggles with John McDermott. Neither are huge hitters, both have sturdy chins, so it could come down to who has the better stamina which makes me side with Chisora.

I've heard one or two unsubstantiated gym rumours about Chisora over the past couple of years. Had I not heard the unconfirmed rumours I would be even more confident that he'll prevail. Fury's preparation has often left plenty to be desired, he's not the banger some initially thought he was and he dod struggle against McDermott's workrate and relatively quick hands. Chisora for me, UD.

Who do you fancy?

Fury all day long mate. I think it'll be an easy fight for him, but there are plenty of others on here that think I'm wrong.

Interesting. What makes you so confident that Fury wins? Most see a close fight either way so I'm intrigued. I know we're going off topic.

Confidence, power, reach, movement, skills and most importantly, uppercut. He a future world champion mate (I'm going to get so much stick on here if I'm wrong ).

Crazyboy wrote:Back to the OP, seriously happy this fight is on, can't wait for it.

The bald warrior goes marching on for me

How ya doin,good night lastnight! Your lasses dad is funny as fornicate!!
Cant wait for stueys fight,day before he goes away to get married.Good omen as the stag do was the day after the donnelly fight.
We are back down london for murray fight on the 9th,are you goin?

hall for me fight acedemy

keithmoonhangover wrote:
Confidence, power, reach, movement, skills and most importantly, uppercut.

What, the uppercut with which he almost knocked HIMSELF out?

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote:
Confidence, power, reach, movement, skills and most importantly, uppercut.

What, the uppercut with which he almost knocked HIMSELF out?

Showing my age, but I remember Greg Page hitting himself with a cracking shot in the Mark Wills rematch.

I might be giving the wrong impression. I live in Darlo, I object to the word Gypo and I support Fury. Maybe I'm a Hawker and I don't know it.

keithmoonhangover wrote:

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote:
Confidence, power, reach, movement, skills and most importantly, uppercut.

What, the uppercut with which he almost knocked HIMSELF out?

Showing my age, but I remember Greg Page hitting himself with a cracking shot in the Mark Wills rematch.

Yeah Fury's not the first to do it, apprently Wladmair Klitchsko uppercutted his own nose which opened up a cut whilst warming up jn the dressing room. The cutsman Stich was called in to close it before his entrance.

How ya doin,good night lastnight! Your lasses dad is funny as eff!!
Cant wait for stueys fight,day before he goes away to get married.Good omen as the stag do was the day after the donnelly fight.
We are back down london for murray fight on the 9th,are you goin?

nah then matey!! was a great night, you lads were great company. i'll mention you to our lass's Dad when i next see him, he'll be made up that you said that haha. He's not exactly pc i know but very funny when he's had a few whiskies down him. We ended up getting indoors and watched the whole night again on Sky +, opened a bottle of wine as well (like we needed that!).

Hope ya back up Darlo safe, long fookin drive that one

With regards to the Murrey fight, i'll let ya know matey, if your definately coming down let Stuey know and we'll meet up if i can make it.

Top lads, see ya soon pal

[quote="tear up"]hall for me fight acedemy [/quote

Well soon as we get out the ring first thing i will do is give you a shout.... so you can come have a pic with US AND ALL THREE BELTS and i can post them on here we cant wait mate going to be a cracking fight Halls and his people have had a great year on the British circuit and so have we on the European........ May the best camp win my friend