Great updates. Even though Tito was not in his prime, it would have made no difference. Winky was so good. Thanks for all of the great info. I am SHOnuff ready for tomorrow's card.
Holyfield's a true legend who gave us some of the most exciting fights/occasions we've seen.
But he made his debut just after the LA Summer Olympics - 37 years ago. He's almost 59 years old. If he wants to move around in an exhibition for 6 rounds, 2 minute rounds are fine. As are 16 oz gloves and chunky headguards.
Similar with De La Hoya - great champion with a true fighting heart. But he has addiction issues - the kind of which his body won't forgive him for at his age. So again, a true exhibition is fine.
If these older guys actually fight - 3 mins rounds, small gloves, no headguards - one of them is going to get hurt at some point. As an older guy myself, I don't want to see that.
Subject of Olympics: Only 4 boxers in US Men's Team - what's that about?!
On a lighter note: Fundora vs Garcia should be entertaining.
As for heavy weights today. Fury, Wilder, Tyson, and Joshua all had less than 40 amateur fights each. It only seems Tyson and Fury have faired well. But a prime Tyson vs Fury. Forget about it. Or Fury against Smokin Joe, Ali, Foreman. The list goes on. Your best have 100 plus amateur fights. Some have 350 plus, including Vasil and GGG. Canelo over a 100. Bottom line, Joshua is toast against Fury. You cannot sell what you do not have. As for Wilder, done.
Roman is going to be a great fight could steal the card Sat Nite, he did not have to take his last fight for a few reasons but he showed and showed well it was close again for reasons. I am looking towards this fight the Heartbreaker has got to really break somebody up in the ring in this bout. I do not think he has it but I like being proven wrong when it comes to fights. I know the kid can take punishment but I do not now if he is going to be able to deliver it.
Billy Walsh was Head Coach of the Irish High Performance Boxing Programme between 2003 and 2015 in which he coached Katie Taylor amongst others to success.
Great updates. Even though Tito was not in his prime, it would have made no difference. Winky was so good. Thanks for all of the great info. I am SHOnuff ready for tomorrow's card.
I thought Roman beat Akhmadaliev.
Appreciate you including the purses again Dan, now when do we begin the Friday Chats?
Holyfield's a true legend who gave us some of the most exciting fights/occasions we've seen.
But he made his debut just after the LA Summer Olympics - 37 years ago. He's almost 59 years old. If he wants to move around in an exhibition for 6 rounds, 2 minute rounds are fine. As are 16 oz gloves and chunky headguards.
Similar with De La Hoya - great champion with a true fighting heart. But he has addiction issues - the kind of which his body won't forgive him for at his age. So again, a true exhibition is fine.
If these older guys actually fight - 3 mins rounds, small gloves, no headguards - one of them is going to get hurt at some point. As an older guy myself, I don't want to see that.
Subject of Olympics: Only 4 boxers in US Men's Team - what's that about?!
On a lighter note: Fundora vs Garcia should be entertaining.
Good fight that poses dangers but Roman should come thru this.
Some great upcoming bouts, i thought Roman drew with Akhmadaliev but it was close so i haven't a problem with the scores.
As for heavy weights today. Fury, Wilder, Tyson, and Joshua all had less than 40 amateur fights each. It only seems Tyson and Fury have faired well. But a prime Tyson vs Fury. Forget about it. Or Fury against Smokin Joe, Ali, Foreman. The list goes on. Your best have 100 plus amateur fights. Some have 350 plus, including Vasil and GGG. Canelo over a 100. Bottom line, Joshua is toast against Fury. You cannot sell what you do not have. As for Wilder, done.
I'm impressed with the ambition shown by Joshua Buatsi in going out to the US to work with Virgil Hunter.
His opponent tonight, Dos Santos, may look the part and appears to be able to punch however almost all the opponents he's beaten had losing records.
Josh should be able to show some of the stuff he's been working on with Hunter with this level of opponent.
Roman is going to be a great fight could steal the card Sat Nite, he did not have to take his last fight for a few reasons but he showed and showed well it was close again for reasons. I am looking towards this fight the Heartbreaker has got to really break somebody up in the ring in this bout. I do not think he has it but I like being proven wrong when it comes to fights. I know the kid can take punishment but I do not now if he is going to be able to deliver it.
Billy Walsh was Head Coach of the Irish High Performance Boxing Programme between 2003 and 2015 in which he coached Katie Taylor amongst others to success.