Boxing

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Fury looked coked up

[Zapater]

Good scrap, went around how I expected it to stylistically. More exciting than I expected, though. Highlight reel stoppage too.

I like Joyce, he understands his limitations and implements gameplans effectively with that in mind. Obviously his strong chin helps matters too. I would normally say he shouldn't be near championship level but in the present he could have half a shout. Usyk is head and shoulders above him but his heavy hands could make it tough for a small man, although I think Usyk would box rings around him. Whereas you'd think he'd have a decent chance against Fury. If more sportsman (across all codes) used their heads more, they would be able to achieve above their athletic or technical ability.

Parker has a great chin and serious heart, many others would've been out of there a lot earlier. Not a great boxer but it shows where determination can get you. I've said it before, he negates his main asset (good speed for a big man) by telegraphing punches and cocking hands before punching. No idea how he's gotten to this level without that being coached out of him. I don't think we'll see much more of him after tonight, that's the kind of fight that takes your soul, he probably won't be the same in a boxing ring again.

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Benn has failed a drug test for a PED
He had been removed from WBC rankings earlier this year for not enrolling in their drug testing program.
Fight will no doubt still go ahead.

[Bender]

[ame]https://twitter.com/eddiehearn/status/1577620678542499842[/ame]

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Fights off?

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/05/conor-benn-fails-drugs-test-before-boxing-showdown-against-chris-eubank-jnr

BBoBC aren't sanctioning it.

You can bet Eddie Hearn is reaching out to the Luxembourg board as i type this. Shenanigans afoot and the fight will go ahead sans BBoBC sanctioning.

As for the fight itself? ****ing waste of time

[Bender]

Total Shambles

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At least Benn won't get pregnant.

[Bender]

At least Benn won't get pregnant.

ps In the 21st century i wouldn't rule it out

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ps In the 21st century i wouldn't rule it out

Congrats Bender - I thought you were still in the 1900's

[Bender]

Congrats Bender - I thought you were still in the 1900's

I upgraded my Processor

[Shaggy]

[ame]https://twitter.com/Lawton_Times/status/1578018349644128256[/ame]

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Eddie Hearns thoughts on allowing boxers who have failed drug tests to fight.....


[ame]https://twitter.com/GeorgeMaac/status/1577669878655455232[/ame]

[Shaggy]

[ame]https://twitter.com/5liveSport/status/1578039710118658048[/ame]

[Le Chef]

Eddie Hearns thoughts on allowing boxers who have failed drug tests to fight.....


https://twitter.com/GeorgeMaac/statu...69878655455232

Price tag Eddie

[Le Chef]

Could be wrong here, but I've heard there is a 10% cancellation purse fee in boxers contracts. Just imagine you have done a 12 week camp only to be told you are getting between £5-10K on the undercard. Boxing is corrupt as ****.