NEM Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Finally a bit of class from wilder tonight - released a statement congratulating Fury on his win Link to comment
Jocky Balboa Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 9:28 PM, NEM said: Ha ha as if that would apply if he was white ? Aye nobody was beating Mike Tyson if Cus D’Amato hadn’t died. An absolute wrecking machine Respectfully disagree. Tyson was exciting in his day, that is for sure, but his record - when properly scrutinised - doesn't support this. He deserves massive credit for cleaning up a weak division and for his early 4 year spell, but the cold, hard fact is that the heavyweight opposition was poor and he never beat an all-time great at the top of their game (Larry Holmes was 38, semi-retired and coming off the back of two defeats). On paper, I'd say his victories against the dangerous and underrated Razor Ruddock were his best. He was also taken the distance in his prime by several larger guys, who could hold him at bay, guys who weren't in the same league as Holyfield and Lewis. IMHO the latter two (who are both older than Tyson, let's not forget, before people use the age excuse for him again) would have still beaten him had he remained at the top of his game. A great fighter for sure, but as people like Teddy Atlas and many other top pundits have said, he came undone when he faced people who weren't afraid of him and who really, really stood up to him. Douglas was the first and despite being an underdog, was no mug and having lost his mother just before the fight, gave the performance of his life. He was probably the first to out-bully the bully and thus destroyed the hype and mystique. Link to comment
NEM Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 18 minutes ago, Jocky Balboa said: Respectfully disagree. Tyson was exciting in his day, that is for sure, but his record - when properly scrutinised - doesn't support this. He deserves massive credit for cleaning up a weak division and for his early 4 year spell, but the cold, hard fact is that the heavyweight opposition was poor and he never beat an all-time great at the top of their game (Larry Holmes was 38, semi-retired and coming off the back of two defeats). On paper, I'd say his victories against the dangerous and underrated Razor Ruddock were his best. He was also taken the distance in his prime by several larger guys, who could hold him at bay, guys who weren't in the same league as Holyfield and Lewis. IMHO the latter two (who are both older than Tyson, let's not forget, before people use the age excuse for him again) would have still beaten him had he remained at the top of his game. A great fighter for sure, but as people like Teddy Atlas and many other top pundits have said, he came undone when he faced people who weren't afraid of him and who really, really stood up to him. Douglas was the first and despite being an underdog, was no mug and having lost his mother just before the fight, gave the performance of his life. He was probably the first to out-bully the bully and thus destroyed the hype and mystique. You make some good points but Tyson before D'Amato died and he was jailed etc would have beaten Lewis and Holyfield imo. We'll never know either way though Tyson was scoofing champagne in his dressing room before the Douglas fight and would have won if not for a slow count from the ref. Link to comment
minijc Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Not boxing but fuck me, what a beauty from Superbon. Link to comment
Guest milne_afc Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Nae need for the celebration. I’d get somebody to batter him for that. Link to comment
NEM Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 3 hours ago, minijc said: Not boxing but fuck me, what a beauty from Superbon. Absolute beauty. One championship probably called it a draw ? 1 Link to comment
maryhilldon Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 5 hours ago, milne_afc said: Nae need for the celebration. I’d get somebody to batter him for that. Yep, what an arsehole. No idea who he is but I hope he gets leathered next time. Link to comment
NEM Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 It is a pretty classless reaction but to be fair it was a huge upset win - the Thai beating the greatest kick-boxer of all time under his own rules Link to comment
Jocky Balboa Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 19 hours ago, NEM said: You make some good points but Tyson before D'Amato died and he was jailed etc would have beaten Lewis and Holyfield imo. We'll never know either way though Tyson was scoofing champagne in his dressing room before the Douglas fight and would have won if not for a slow count from the ref. Again, it's supposition on both sides. People do forget however, that also Ali had a 3+ year layoff and came back to conquer all, despite an initially sluggish start. He also had to contend with Foreman, who was arguably as ferocious as Tyson ever was (see how he demolished guys who went the distance with Ali and how he lifted Frazier off the floor) and prevailed. I think Ali would have beaten a prime Tyson and there is little doubt he is the GOAT in the heavyweight ranks at least. I think a young Foreman would have also beaten Tyson. The Douglas fight was a perfect storm IMHO; Douglas was no mug and a decent contender, completely written off by the Tyson hype machine (and Tyson himself) who fought the fight of his life for his recently departed mother (notable that he lost his first defence to Holyfield and faded into obscurity after, though). What it did do however, is expose the fact that Tyson, for all his devastating knockout power, didn't have a Plan B and really struggled when someone really, really stood up to him. Baddest man on the planet? No, biggest bully, who struggled when his opponent had no fear. I still agree with Teddy Atlas and co. who have pointed out that he never actually beat an all-time great at their peak, never got off the canvas to win a fight (most recently, Fury is seemingly an expert at this) and never avenged any of his defeats (he was on his way to another defeat by Holyfield, hence his ear-biting tactic to get out of it). Lewis was also the type Tyson always struggled with, even in his early years and IMHO would still have won (why did Tyson's camp pay Lewis "step aside money" in the 90's??) Top 10 heavyweight for sure, maybe even top 6, but nowhere near GOAT. Link to comment
maryhilldon Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 11 hours ago, Jocky Balboa said: Again, it's supposition on both sides. People do forget however, that also Ali had a 3+ year layoff and came back to conquer all, despite an initially sluggish start. He also had to contend with Foreman, who was arguably as ferocious as Tyson ever was (see how he demolished guys who went the distance with Ali and how he lifted Frazier off the floor) and prevailed. I think Ali would have beaten a prime Tyson and there is little doubt he is the GOAT in the heavyweight ranks at least. I think a young Foreman would have also beaten Tyson. The Douglas fight was a perfect storm IMHO; Douglas was no mug and a decent contender, completely written off by the Tyson hype machine (and Tyson himself) who fought the fight of his life for his recently departed mother (notable that he lost his first defence to Holyfield and faded into obscurity after, though). What it did do however, is expose the fact that Tyson, for all his devastating knockout power, didn't have a Plan B and really struggled when someone really, really stood up to him. Baddest man on the planet? No, biggest bully, who struggled when his opponent had no fear. I still agree with Teddy Atlas and co. who have pointed out that he never actually beat an all-time great at their peak, never got off the canvas to win a fight (most recently, Fury is seemingly an expert at this) and never avenged any of his defeats (he was on his way to another defeat by Holyfield, hence his ear-biting tactic to get out of it). Lewis was also the type Tyson always struggled with, even in his early years and IMHO would still have won (why did Tyson's camp pay Lewis "step aside money" in the 90's??) Top 10 heavyweight for sure, maybe even top 6, but nowhere near GOAT. Good post. Link to comment
Jocky Balboa Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 15 hours ago, maryhilldon said: Good post. Thanks, I'm just trying to get across that it's possible to laud Tyson for his achievements (youngest ever heavyweight champion, a record unlikely to ever be beaten) while also recognising that he is, in many respects, overrated. Link to comment
minijc Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Navarrete v Joet Gonzalez was a quality scrap the other night, the pace that they went at was ridiculous and Joet is a tough cunt but Navarrete was just too good. Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Roberto said: Dillian Whyte with a shoulder injury... Clearly playing the game as I firmly believe Wallin is a dangerous fight for him. Aye. Looks like he's been tipped off that he's next in line to face Fury so he's protecting his mandatory status Link to comment
NEM Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Roberto said: Cracking fight this weekend. Hoping Canelo loses but just can't see it happening. The fight card in the UFC looking good also. Also got charity boxing on Sunday at Pittodrie. Busy weekend. No chance Plant is beating Canelo Colby will hopefully smoke the fake newsman Goosey for the win Sunday Link to comment
NEM Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Just now, Roberto said: Yeah I don't think even Plant believes it. He is not convincing anyone that he isn't just there for the money. 3 good scraps on the card IMO. Looking forward to the Gaethje fight as well. Yeah - seen he was doing work with you, you going? I've got ticket through Coops. Looking forward to his scrap as well. Monday will be a write off. Nah would have for sure but in Manchester this weekend for the wife's birthday Link to comment
Poodler Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Eubank Jr v Williams Dec 11 Hopefully CE-J Gets his face panned in and shuts his dad up. Can’t see him winning a world title Link to comment
NEM Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Good scrap that Williams is solid Good win for local loon Dean Sutherland at the ballroom tonight. Opponent made him work for it Link to comment
minijc Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 8 hours ago, NEM said: Good scrap that Williams is solid Good win for local loon Dean Sutherland at the ballroom tonight. Opponent made him work for it That's good to hear, incredible what he has achieved and still young, huge potential. Link to comment
Zeus Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Hud at. Dinna like Galahad at all. Link to comment
Poodler Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Size of the ref made them look even smaller haha. anyone pay for Dazn? Link to comment
NEM Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Poodler said: Size of the ref made them look even smaller haha. anyone pay for Dazn? I did until they put the price up. Hesgoals from now on ? Link to comment
NEM Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 50 minutes ago, Captain Caveman said: What level do you think Dean can reach NEM? British and European definitely. Possibly World he’s still young. Be the best boxer to come out of Aberdeen Link to comment
maryhilldon Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 5 hours ago, NEM said: British and European definitely. Possibly World he’s still young. Be the best boxer to come out of Aberdeen Harder than Dayts? Link to comment
NEM Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 5 hours ago, maryhilldon said: Harder than Dayts? Don’t be daft ? 3 hours ago, Captain Caveman said: Would be great to see the city host a genuine world title fight Yeah some big nights ahead. Even a genuine British title fight (Lonsdale belt) would be class. Don’t think that’s been done before although Lee fought for the European at the exhibition centre. Link to comment
The Cockney Don Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Randy to win by stoppage tonight. Rounds 8-10. Link to comment
The Cockney Don Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 On 11/20/2021 at 7:20 PM, The Cockney Don said: Randy to win by stoppage tonight. Rounds 8-10. Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Porter put up a valiant effort as always. But when Crawford smells blood he's a ruthless finisher. Another trainer might have let him go on a wee bit longer but there was only going to be one outcome. Link to comment
NEM Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Roberto said: Teofimo Lopez LOL. Brilliant fight, well worth the 3:30am alarm. Superb performance from Dode Kombosis. Lopez is a fucking helmet ? Link to comment
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