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Who wins this one then? Been a long time coming....

One of the best british title fights that can be made, if Craig sticks to his boxing it's his to lose.

I'm not sure on this one. I think Kennedy is great going forwards, but terrible defensively. Goes back in straight lines with his chin up. I think he relies on the other gut not having reach to get to him.
Askin often spoils, but has been in with some good boys.
I think it's one of those fights we'll know after a round.
If Askin starts holing and mauling then Kennedy will do him. If Askin tries to box and bang then I think he'll stop Kennedy.

Askin is a solid all round fighter, whereas Kennedy is a good front foot fighter but struggles under pressure. Cant see how Askin can lose this.

Think Askins experience will see him win on points after a good battle. Looking forward to this. I've seen a few comments suggesting it's going to be dog shít but I actually think it will be a fun fight. Fingers crossed anyway.

Always good to have some domestic boxing on a Friday night. Like a wee appetiser for tomorrow

I originally thought Askin would win on points but now have a feeling he'll stop Kennedy along the way

Can see Askin being too strong on the inside and Winning by clear points or maybe a late stoppage.

Kennedy isn't hard to hit. Fun fighter though.

handsofstone wrote:I originally thought Askin would win on points but now have a feeling he'll stop Kennedy along the way

That wouldn't surprise me either mate. Is this the main or is it Selby? The undercard is on Spike til 9pm then they break for an hour. Main event on 5 at 10pm. Think i'll record the boxing hour and watch that in between.

She's gonna go menstrual this weekend man! Boxing two nights in a row, cup finals etc....

Stuarty30 wrote:

handsofstone wrote:I originally thought Askin would win on points but now have a feeling he'll stop Kennedy along the way

That wouldn't surprise me either mate. Is this the main or is it Selby? The undercard is on Spike til 9pm then they break for an hour. Main event on 5 at 10pm. Think i'll record the boxing hour and watch that in between.

She's gonna go menstrual this weekend man! Boxing two nights in a row, cup finals etc....

Haha same here bud, I just like to always remind her that she should be grateful for boxing because it keeps me in at the weekends

Think Selby is maybe main event

Tough one to call but a very nice match indeed, really looking forward to it.

leejonesjnr wrote:Tough one to call but a very nice match indeed, really looking forward to it.

You ever fought any of em Lee?

Stuarty30 wrote:

leejonesjnr wrote:Tough one to call but a very nice match indeed, really looking forward to it.

You ever fought any of em Lee?

Nah I'm not good enough and I keep getting the plague or injured.

anybody put any money on Askin?

First time I have seen Kennedy - was that a typical performance?

He didn't look like a 16-0 boxer to me.

Can't be surprised with the result given Kennedy's previous fight...

Not usually as poor as that.

He's always hung his chin out and not been the best at defensivlely moving, bit he usually comes forward a lot better and has been able to hurt opponents.

He pretty much dodged a bullet against Fry, where a knockdown or two gave him the win.

Thought he struggled against that tall belgian too.

The corner was a bit chaotic tonight too. Too many voices and not enough coaching.

CharlesListon wrote:Not usually as poor as that.

He's always hung his chin out and not been the best at defensivlely moving, bit he usually comes forward a lot better and has been able to hurt opponents.

He pretty much dodged a bullet against Fry, where a knockdown or two gave him the win.

Thought he struggled against that tall belgian too.

The corner was a bit chaotic tonight too. Too many voices and not enough coaching.

Enjoyed watching the big Belgian! Surprised he's not been back over!

wesshaw1985 wrote:anybody put any money on Askin?

Ye had a points double with him and Selby.

I knew his chin was fragile but never seen him that tentative and gun shy before.

bripez wrote:First time I have seen Kennedy - was that a typical performance?

He didn't look like a 16-0 boxer to me.

He's not usually that poor, but he's always looked a bit chinny and wide open defensively. The knockdown in the first round set the tone last night, Kennedy never really recovered from it.

Askin looked impressive last night. He has not had it easy in his career FairPlay to him.

Naandrew wrote:Askin looked impressive last night. He has not had it easy in his career FairPlay to him.

[quote="Naandrew"]Askin looked impressive last night. He has not had it easy in his career FairPlay to him.[/qu


he's been passed from pillar to post in the past matty with coaches.
Hes settled now and that's showing in his performances.
3 unbeaten prospects beaten,(knocking all 3 down and stopping 2 of them early) just goes to show.
the best is yet to come. and the new!

was really pleased to see askin win last night.you could see what it meant to him at the end. cracking performance from him as well,that was as sharp as i have seen his jab.

rab wrote:was really pleased to see askin win last night.you could see what it meant to him at the end. cracking performance from him as well,that was as sharp as i have seen his jab.

it was the jab that impressed me.

Richie Woodhall, too.

Counter-puncher wrote:

rab wrote:was really pleased to see askin win last night.you could see what it meant to him at the end. cracking performance from him as well,that was as sharp as i have seen his jab.

it was the jab that impressed me.

Richie Woodhall, too.

i know sometimes he gets a bit of stick on here, but i really like woodhall .proper blokes bloke and as game as they come when he was boxing.