Thinking about the fight and how I scored the last round. I had it Usyk 106-103 going in and, while close, kinda gave a pity round to Fury,
I had it 3-3 after 6. Then Usyk basically won every round except maybe 1 the rest of the way. Usyk took over and by round 9 it seemed like Fury had no answers and was just running out the clock and trying to get to a decision. At no point did you feel like Fury was in control of the flight from basically the 6th round on
I love that Fury has said after both fights that he "won't cry over split milk" right before or after complaining about the decision, like the words have no meaning
Watching some highlights and I had forgotten about this but Fury switched to southpaw at one point and immediately eats a huge left hand from Usyk. Fury then switches right back to orthodox.
Nothing else until Wednesday, January 8 Gold Coast Convention Center, Broadbeach, Australia (DAZN) Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara, cruiserweights, 12 rounds, for Opetaia’s IBF title Inoue fight delayed a month
In So we were basically the same half way through. I had 9-10-12 for Fury. But honestly to me the rounds were very razor thin close that it didn't shock me anything on the cards
He tried to switch a few more times and basically immediately was in danger so switched back. Was very funny
no no no he gave us everything but let’s be honest Usyk one of the greatest boxers in this generation and he proved it with big names … and Tyson have a part in my heart and he is one of the important reasons that boxing is still keeping its legacy… after the fight I heard great words from the champion Usyk about Riyadh and my country , my leaders , the crown prince god bless him and the Saudi people , ok it’s business of course but they are from inside their heart appreciate the opportunity and the support … I look to the fighters as brothers and members of the family … Usyk told me he is ready to do any fight in the future , we agreed he rest for now and nothing before the result between Dubois and Parker … and about Tyson I am waiting after he rest and take time his decision and I will understand if he retires if not I will be glad to do fights with him … and about some results yesterday I think Itauma has great potential in the future and I hope to see him the youngest heavyweight champion of the world … the fight between Fisher and Allen I counted differently and it’s my own opinion shouldn’t be considered as judgment… there is something personal I would like to say … I am planning to do Ring Magazine card in London and USA to promote the magazine and u could watch it when u subscribe to the magazine… I say it’s personal because i own it my self as Turki and its not related to Riyadh season. I hope you enjoyed last night event and I am excited to the card in Feb. ( The Fans are in my heart)
Insane chin, fast forwarded close to where Lewis hit him flush with an uppercut that would've floored literally anyone else
Different parts of the 90s but Tyson, Lewis, Holyfield, and Bowe were elite on their best days plus guys like Ruddock, Tua, Moorer, Morrison, Big George Foreman, etc. Tua may have had the best 1 punch power ever along with possily Earnie Shavers
Bud only had one flight this year and was only meh in it. I'm a Bud stan but he prob should have dropped
There's this BS Dec. 27: Managua, Nicaragua Felix Alvarado vs. Tobias Reyes, 10 rounds, flyweights Lesther Espino vs. Israel Lopez, 8 rounds, welterweights Maxwel Montez vs. Marcio Soza, 6 rounds, junior lightweights Jerry Simons vs. David Calvo, 6 rounds, lightweights Juan Mendoza vs. Moises Garcia, 6 rounds, featherweights Alex Vallecillo vs. Saydin Amibeck Garcia, 4 rounds, featherweights Dec. 31: Tokyo Title fight: Fernando Martinez vs. Kazuto Ioka, 12 rounds, for Martinez's WBA junior bantamweight title Hayato Tsutsumi vs. Rene Alvarado, 12 rounds, junior lightweights Joe Shiraishi vs. Tsuyoshi Sato, 8 rounds, junior bantamweights Masato Shinoda vs. Kenshin Oshima, 8 rounds, featherweights Areji Kato vs. Masahiro Suzuki, 8 rounds, lightweights Hanyun Wu vs. Yoshimitsu Kimura, 8 rounds, lightweights Mao Tameda vs. Tsukuru Midorikawa, 6 rounds, middleweights Sora Takahashi vs. Hayato Aiko, 4 rounds, featherweights Masahiro Nakata vs. Yuki Yamashiro, 4 rounds, junior featherweights
Yep also a good one Tyson said that Ruddock hit him the hardest out of anyone and described it as a "mule kick". Guy fell in love with big punches while neglecting other aspects, he got blasted by Lennox Lewis but the ko of Michael Dokes (no slouch himself) was brutal.
Despite Hearns losing to Leonard he's the ultimate nightmare matchup at 147 and his era had same day weigh-ins. Duran fight was at 154 and while Duran was clearly hurt before the big shot it remains an incredible one punch ko. When comparing eras the weigh in requirements don't seem to be noted as much as they should, Hearns could've stayed at 147 a lot longer with 30ish hours between weigh in and fight.
Wednesday, January 8 Gold Coast Convention Center, Broadbeach, Australia (DAZN) Date: Wednesday, January 8 Time: 8 am GMT / 3 AM ET / 6 pm AEST Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika main event ringwalks (approx): TBC David Nyika +650 Jai Opetaia -1100 Title fight: Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika, 12 rounds, for Opetaia's IBF cruiserweight title Justis Huni vs. Shaun Potgieter, 10 rounds, heavyweights Austin Aokuso vs. Leti Leti, 10 rounds, light heavyweights Max McIntyre vs. Abdulselam Saman, 10 rounds, super middleweights Ben Mahoney vs. Fan Zhang, 10 rounds, junior middleweights Taylah Gentzen vs. Shauna Browne, 10 rounds, women's lightweights Tony Ingram vs. Runqi Zhou, 8 rounds, junior lightweights Teremoana Jr. vs. Osasu Otobo, 6 rounds, heavyweights Billy McAllister vs. Jordan Towns, 4 rounds, light heavyweights DAZN, 3:00 am ET, Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika. Fun in prime time for Australia, breakfast entertainment for our European friends, and an overnight fireworks show for the Americans, as Opetaia and Nyika fight for Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title. Opetaia broke through in a big way with a Fight of the Year level battle against Mairis Briedis back in July of 2022 that left Opetaia with his jaw cracked on both sides and dangling loose, but a world title belt around his waist. Opetaia was originally set to face IBF mandatory Huseyin Cinkara here, but Cinkara broke his ankle, allowing David Nyika to step up to the opportunity in just his 11th pro fight. Two notable heavyweights in action on the undercard, with Justus Huni in the chief support, and Olympian and super-prospect Teremoana Junior deeper on the running order.
What time does Opetaia vs Nyika start? The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 AM UTC at Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Australia, which is 6:00 AM EST or 3:00 AM PST on the West Coast of America, or 11:00 AM GMT in the UK.