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a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 08:23
by rhino222
Who is the current boxer you always tune into? not necessarily because of their skill set but because they always 'bring it'
My current guilty pleasure is Alan the savage Babic. He is limited, doesn't give a shit and just goes in there throwing bombs.
Historically it was Carl 'the cat' Thompson and of course Nigel Benn. And please, im not comparing Alan Babic to either of these 2 guys, i just tune in to watch him.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 08:43
by jwfg
rhino222 wrote: ↑07 Apr 2024, 08:23
Who is the current boxer you always tune into? not necessarily because of their skill set but because they always 'bring it'
My current guilty pleasure is Alan the savage Babic. He is limited, doesn't give a shit and just goes in there throwing bombs.
Historically it was Carl 'the cat' Thompson and of course Nigel Benn. And please, im not comparing Alan Babic to either of these 2 guys, i just tune in to watch him.
Inoue is the one for me. If I can't tweak the rota, I put a day of annual leave in to watch him fight. Seriously considering blowing my post divorce savings on a Tokyo trip.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 09:10
by jameswilson
You are right about Babic. I think you can say the same about Johnny Fisher, he’s very popular but I can see certain people not liking the Essex thing and wanting him to lose and where he’s going to reach a level where he either spectacularly KOs guys or gets spectacularly KOd I think he will be in exciting fights.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 09:19
by Glass Joe
Inoue and Tim Tszyu on the world scene
Domestic probably Sam Gilley and Liam Davies
Domestic back in the day going to their fights live Jamie Moore and John Murray.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 09:38
by rhino222
Always interesting to hear peoples views on who gets their bum on an arena seat or their own sofa.
Johnny Fisher is a good call. Bosh or be boshed, i like watching him fight too. Wayne Alexander was another one in the old Nigel Benn style, however much he was hurt he always had the equalizer.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 11:20
by Spud
Clinton Woods & Carl Froch and throw Pottsy in the mix too
Re: a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 15:06
by samwbr
Inoue and his daft mid week times.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 15:44
by Syntax Error
Joseph Parker for me.
I am enjoying his renaissance.
I thought he was declining and felt he might be done after Joyce smoked him, but how he has come back.
Not only does he look like he's in the form of his career, he's also doing something that most top guys don't seem to do these days; fight regularly, against opposition that can hit back!
I wish Andy Ruiz would take note, as he's another I used to like watching, but he seems to be semi retired.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 17:01
by Coco
Joshua is always a good watch, Zhang too
Re: a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 17:13
by SeanBrennan
Dave Allen for me. And Joe Hayden
Re: a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 17:31
by Coco
Also Wardley is always in a good fight
Re: a must watch
Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 17:40
by margaret thatcher
love me some willy zepada. drink every time he throws more than 100 a round and you'll be hammered pretty soon
his output vs jo jo diaz was the craziest ive ever seen in boxing. he averaged like 130 a round for 12 rounds (that's almost a punch every second), not slowing at all at the end, still with steam in his shots. not arm punches either. poor maxi was the latest to get a taste
throws more a round than some hws do a fight. just an insane gas tank, makes me wonder if he couldve been a standout endurance athlete
Re: a must watch
Posted: 08 Apr 2024, 12:01
by SeanBrennan
margaret thatcher wrote: ↑07 Apr 2024, 17:40
love me some willy zepada. drink every time he throws more than 100 a round and you'll be hammered pretty soon
his output vs jo jo diaz was the craziest ive ever seen in boxing. he averaged like 130 a round for 12 rounds (that's almost a punch every second), not slowing at all at the end, still with steam in his shots. not arm punches either. poor maxi was the latest to get a taste
throws more a round than some hws do a fight. just an insane gas tank, makes me wonder if he couldve been a standout endurance athlete
the first four words made me chuckle, my maturity shining through here.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 08 Apr 2024, 13:16
by THEBUTCH
Currently, AJ springs to mind !
Re: a must watch
Posted: 08 Apr 2024, 13:17
by margaret thatcher
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑08 Apr 2024, 12:01
margaret thatcher wrote: ↑07 Apr 2024, 17:40
love me some willy zepada. drink every time he throws more than 100 a round and you'll be hammered pretty soon
his output vs jo jo diaz was the craziest ive ever seen in boxing. he averaged like 130 a round for 12 rounds (that's almost a punch every second), not slowing at all at the end, still with steam in his shots. not arm punches either. poor maxi was the latest to get a taste
throws more a round than some hws do a fight. just an insane gas tank, makes me wonder if he couldve been a standout endurance athlete
the first four words made me chuckle, my maturity shining through here.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 08 Apr 2024, 13:41
by veriton
Leigh Wood and Liam Davis in the UK
Gervonta Davis and Diego Pacheco on world stage.
Honourable mention to Katie Taylor too
Re: a must watch
Posted: 08 Apr 2024, 14:02
by si7dog7
“Currently”
British
Leigh Wood, Adam Azim (enjoying the ride so far).
Sunny showed a lot more in his last fight so will look forward to his next.
Cheli, Buatsi and Wardley.
World
Bud. Will always watch this dude. Usyk coz he just seems like a genuine guy and I want him to do well. Beterbiev - nuff said.
Loma. Jeez where do I start?
Loads more but these are the current ones.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 08 Apr 2024, 15:38
by SeanBrennan
I'll add Chelli to it too, really good ambassador for the sport and his Pa is lovely.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 08 Apr 2024, 18:11
by a force
On the domestic scene it’s got to be Liam Davies.
World scene Inoue & Usyk
Re: a must watch
Posted: 08 Apr 2024, 18:23
by SeanBrennan
love Inoue, Japanese fights are always at brilliant daytime times for UK too.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 08 Apr 2024, 18:23
by SeanBrennan
a force wrote: ↑08 Apr 2024, 18:11
On the domestic scene it’s got to be Liam Davies.
World scene Inoue & Usyk
good shout on all 3 there.
Re: a must watch
Posted: 09 Apr 2024, 04:15
by THEBUTCH
Yep, Inoue and Beterbiev are my "must watch" overseas fighters.