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Krasniqi vs Thompson RbR
Posted: 14 Jul 2007, 16:15
by Freiheit
Its over 12 rounds in a WBO heavyweight eliminator
Krasniqi 225lbs 6'3½" 30-2-1 (14ko)
Thompson 248 6'5" 29-1 (17ko)
Referee: Mark Nelson | Judge: Chuck Giampa | Judge: Manfred Küchler | Judge: Paul Thomas ~
Posted: 14 Jul 2007, 16:20
by Freiheit
Round 1
Thompson is a southpaw
Quite first minute
Thompson have the middle of the ring
Both only throws a few jabs
They exchange a few punches
close round - Ill give it to Thompson but I wouldnt be surprised if the round is a "split decision" on the judges cards
10-9 Thompson
Posted: 14 Jul 2007, 16:24
by Freiheit
Round 2
Both lands some punches but nothing serious have been landed.
They change turn to go forward and try to land
Krasiniqi just stands a the ropes and lets Thompson lands up to 10 punches, It looks totally weird, I could understand if it was in round 12, but in round 2...
Suddenly Krasniqi goes forward and lands some good punches
Round Thompson
20-18 Thompson
Posted: 14 Jul 2007, 16:24
by Loynesy
thanks Freiheit - always enjoy your Round-by-Rounds.
Hopefully we'll meet for a beer at Calzaghe v Kessler
Posted: 14 Jul 2007, 16:28
by Freiheit
Round 3
Krasniqi again standing at the ropes, but this time he has a defense.
Both lands some decent single punches.
Krasniqis defense sucks big time.
The "level" of this fight is low. Neither will win in a WBO title fight.
30-27 Thompson
Posted: 14 Jul 2007, 16:32
by Freiheit
Round 4
Krasniqi lets Thompson lands some punches.
Online votes from the german public haev it 2-1 Thompson (round 1 was 58-42 to Krasniqi, the other two with over 80% to Thompson)
Krasniqi is not even euro top 10 tonight, Thompson isnt good, but Krasniqi really sucks. The german commentator says the same thing just in a nicer way.
40-36 Thompson
Posted: 14 Jul 2007, 16:35
by Freiheit
The ref tells Krasniqi and his corner that Krasniqi needs to defend himself
Round 5
Im really amazed of Krasniqis level tonight - and by the looks on his trainers face, he is too
He is just standing in the ring, doesnt throw any punches.
Thompson lands some punches
Ref jumps in and stops it
Thompson TKO5
Posted: 14 Jul 2007, 16:40
by Freiheit
Ill make a bold statement - Julius Francis would have beaten Krasniqi tonight
The crowd really boos Krasniqi and they cheer when Thompson is annonced the winner.