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The 'lost' middleweight generation (1987-1994)
Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Jel, . After Sugar Ray Leonard dethroned Marvin Hagler in April 1987, with Leonard's immediate retirement and Hagler's extended hiatus (soon to be confirmed as retirement too), the middleweight title was split into three with the WBC, WBA and still recent IBF setting up matches for the vacant titles. The WBO would join the fold the following year but their version of the title would take some years to gain any level of legitimacy.
Ricky Hatton Dead
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by JacK Rauber, . Terrible tragedy. Much too young. RIP, Ricky. This content is protected Damn, what happened? I know he didnt have the healthiest lifestyle but to die at just 46 is crazy. RIP Hopefully he is finally at peace. JacK Rauber said: ↑ Terrible tragedy. Much too young. RIP, Ricky. This content is protected Click to expand... This is very sad. From the police statement released seems they don’t view this as being suspicious.
Crawford RAN Too Much against Canelo.
He was running all night long. It's a fight not a race. He had his running shoes on all night. Some of them rounds they had given to Crawford he was excessively running and constantly avoiding engagement. There was a lack of effective aggression, I scored numerous of them rounds a draw.
Does the loss to Crawford damage Canelo’s standing?
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Does the comprehensive loss by Canelo at his favoured 168 pounds to a guy Crawford who started his career at 135 pounds as a Lightweight damage Canelo’s standing? He clearly thought this was easier money by ducking David Benavidez. Let’s debate This content is protected Only if you previously considered Canelo to be a top shelf elite fighter. I never did. So to me his stock hasn't dropped much.
Crawford official weigh in at 167.5 pounds
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . We have a fight ladies and gentlemen: This content is protected Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Andre Ward vs Antonio Tarver
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Nigel_Benn, . Ward. Just an overall better fighter. Dre wins. He is called SOG(Son of God) for a reason. Hopkins dominated Tarver. Ward takes a UD Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
The President Ike Ibeabuchi is back
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Looking good for a 52 year old. Not bad after 26 years absence from the ring. Very charismatic fellow Ike “the President “ Ibeabuchi. This content is protected Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Itauma genetics.
One thing we must not overlook is Moses Itauma’s genetics and heritage The late great Emmanuel Steward in predicting the demise of the American heavyweights said the future heavyweight champions would come from Eastern Europeans and Africa especially places like Nigeria.
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . These are great fantasy matchups. Who have you got in these? The one I am certain is Marvelous Marvin dissects and destroys Canelo. This content is protected Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Happy birthday to the legendary Azumah Nelson
Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Wishing Uncle Azumah Nelson the great boxing legend of Africa a very happy birthday. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Conor Benn needs a reality check
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . This content is protected I agree with Benn that he has more heart and balls than Shakur. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
AJ to become Boxing Ambassador for Africa
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . AJ transcends boxing. A multimillionaire icon beloved in the UK, across Africa and the Middle East and Asia. AJ is not just a boxer and champion, he is a champion with global mission. This content is protected This content is protected Good for AJ! The man is a credit to whatever he does. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Azumah Nelson interview today in Ghana with Talksport
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Such a wonderful dignified man. One of the greatest fighters ever. This content is protected Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Right.... I'm calling it!!!
Okay so if Floyd is on his A game we expect him to find a way around the excellent Marquez, then we all hold our breadth for perhaps the best boxing match up since .... well since God knows when! Best moment of the post fight was the usually idiotic Colin Hart stopping the even more lamentable Nelson in his tracks when he got on his new hubby horse and proclaimed that Manny beats Floyd,like it was as clear as crystal. I'm ready to give my early thoughts on this.
Vassily Lomachenko Appreciation Thread
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Now I know many of you will be shocked that I am creating a Loma appreciation thread. However to know me The African Cobra and by my special designation as The Right Honourale Lord President of the Council is that I KNOW BOXING. Loma was an outstanding fighter. Alongside Mark Breland and Teofilio Stevenson he is arguably the greatest amateur boxer in the history of the sport.
The ‘Body Snatcher’ Mike McCallum has died
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . I have just learned with sadness that the great Mike McCallum the Body Snatcher has died and gone to greater glory. May his blessed soul rest in perfect peace. Such a fantastic fighter. 2 wins standout for me when he defeated 2 of my favourites. Specifically him knocking out my hero the great Don Curry and Michael Watson. What a fighter McCallum was! This content is protected Foreman, Benvenuti and now McCallum. Bad year for boxing.
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Legendary Boxers Amateur Records makes interesting reading. Shows the importance of learning your trade and craft in the amateurs: This content is protected Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Chris Eubank up and about in London. Clearly the people’s Champion. Rastafaria! This content is protected The Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announces during an interview that Pacquiao is fighting Mario Barrios for the WBC title! Wow! This content is protected Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Video of Chris Eubank Jr in his own words
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Back in the day I was supporting Nigel Benn against his father Chris Eubank Snr however I must say over the years Jr has really grown on me. He is a very intelligent cerebral fellow and a really tough fellow with the mindset the type who will never quit. On Saturday despite all the tricks of the dehydration clause, weigh in shenanigans etc he would not be denied.
History repeats itself Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Poll
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . [url] [/url] This content is protected I have been giving this a lot of thought going into fight week. Both seem in excellent physical condition having trained very well. All things considered my prediction is Christopher Livingstone Eubank Jr will defeat Conor Nigel Benn by stoppage inside of 10 rounds. Henn winning would be very unpopular Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now.
History repeats itself Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
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Was Anthony Joshua past his prime when he fought Daniel Dubois
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Oncee, . I have seen people say Joshua was past his prime and it wasnt the real Joshua in there is this true Would a prime version have beaten Dubois Oncee said: ↑ I have seen people say Joshua was past his prime and it wasnt the real Joshua in there is this true Would a prime version have beaten Dubois Click to expand... He still might beat Dubois! Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now.
Who was more talented: Audley Harrison or David Price? Poll
Clearly, as an amateur, Audley Harrison was far superior. Alexei Lezin was a ferocious amateur and two-time Olympian. (In the amateurs, Levin beat Wlad twice, Valuev and Povetkin.) Harrison knocked off Levin in the opening bout of the 2000 Olympics. In the finals, Harrison stopped another two-time Olympian Dildabekov. Price, on the other hand, lost to most names he fought as an amateur, often more than once. Helenius owned him in the amateurs. Stiverne stopped him.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . This is beautiful done. Full credit to His Excellency and Ring Magazines. Some of the best graphics I have seen: This content is protected This content is protected This content is protected Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Hail Mayweather Intimidator In Chief!!!
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Azumah1, . Floyd doesn't scare or get to boxers before the fight, like a Mike Tyson or Sonny Liston. However once inside the ring opponents very quickly become intimidated by the sheer realisation of the task infront of them, and the realisation that they didnt quite expect this. Ortiz like so many recent Floyd foes goes in there and gets shocked.
Showtime Shawn Porter vs Mr Forklift Ray Jackson May 17th in Las Vegas
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Looks like it’s happening in a gym in Vegas when former 2 time world champion Showtime Shawn Porter will take in arch troll “Mr Forklift” Ray Jackson. This content is protected https://youtu.be/pq1I54EYAgc?si=3RdNhKwDuCzq4ZHn Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
The 'Is Bivol is ducking Benavidez' thread
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IsaL, . Does he actually believe that? As things stand Beterbiev might be the relatively easier fight have got 24 rounds of data on him as well as more financially lucrative fight as his Excellency is prepared to pay a fortune for it again out of sync with the true market value. Benavidez is a tough nights work for anybody. It's pretty clear, thinking isn't the strong suit of those Tszyu boys. African Cobra, ATP, IshidaRyuken and 6 others like this.
Robin Reid interview
Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . I always like Robin Reid. Enjoy his interview, such a likeable chap. Very much a down to earth guy. This content is protected Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Shocking how he stopped scoring knockouts after testing was compulsory which created suspicion: This content is protected Exposed? LOL GTFO that’s just Crawford’s opinion. Deep down Floyd fans know that he ducked Manny for years. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Great podcast Andre SOG Ward interviews Super Joe Calzaghe
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Mayweather analysis of Usyk vs Parker
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . I'm not familiar with Mayweather's fight analysis, is he one of the ex-boxers who is normally pretty sensible and on the money with his predictions? Or is he one of those guys who doesn't really pay attention and just say any old thing? Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . CEJ has called Eddie Hearn’s bluff by accepting the £1 Million bet on the fight with Conor Benn. The amount to go into escrow. This is how confident and determined Jr is to end Conor for failing the drugs test. Is Eddie going to put up his personal cash as requested instead of company cash? This content is protected Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Tank vs Roach PPV sales over 500K proves Tank is the face of boxing
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Tank vs Roach have done the largest gate at the Barclays Center we find out did over 500,000 PPV buys proving once again that Tank is the face of boxing. We now understand why Tank and Uncle Al Haymon will never bend the knee to His Excellency Turki the way the British promoters did now he and Dana White are running them out out of town: This content is protected He isn't in the p4p rankings any more.
Tank Davis dropped from Ring ..
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by LenHarvey, . Davis has been dropped from the top 10 P4P rankings following the Roach performance.. thoughts? He shouldn't have never been there to begin with. LenHarvey said: ↑ Davis has been dropped from the top 10 P4P rankings following the Roach performance.. thoughts? Click to expand... BS. Did the drop Canelo after being outclassed by Bivol. Tank does not **** with Turki that’s why this decision was made.
Who wins in their prime Andre “SOG” Ward vs Super Joe Calzaghe
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . who wins both both great fighters in their prime between Andre SOG Ward vs Super Joe Calzaghe the Welsh Italian devil: https://x.com/*******/status/1898816777255112731?s=46&t=klDiJ-BdcVYDOsfRJRWj4Q Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Azumah Nelson’s knockout of Pat Cowdell in the UK.
Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . This first round knockout is what made Barry McGuigan and his management avoid Azumah Nelson like the plague: https://youtu.be/DlcbGICE38c?si=MHmy9UHrcc0LpzfD Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
The WBA have spoken on Tank vs Roach controversy
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . The WBA statement confirms the referee and judges did nothing worn so that closes the matter. Weep and cry: This content is protected That's just the opinion of the writer. Mendoza, the president of the WBA, has come out and said as such himself. This content is protected This content is protected This content is protected With all due respect, you a cocksucker. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account?
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Loma doesn't fight bums...Once again you show you're nothing but a casual. What is Loma now? pushing 38 years old? Remember when Floyd openly managed a duck on Tanks behalf of Loma Jackman65 and Oddone like this. African Cobra said: ↑ Tank vs Loma. Time to put up or shut up! This content is protected Click to expand... 2 words for ya......Roach rematch! Jackman65 and Young Terror like this.
Claressa Shields is a clean transparent athlete
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Documents speak: This content is protected Her urine could be used to strip paint off cars Perhaps others naming no names should be equally transparent. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Murtazaliev vs Ortiz could happen this year
Murtazaliev can't seem to find an opponent after his demolition of Tim Tszyu, but Ortiz may be up for it. He is calling out Ortiz. Both guys have 23 victories... which is why it's 23 vs 23. This could end up being one of the best fights of 2025. This content is protected
Tank vs Roach post fight press conference
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . This is very instructive especially when you listen to Tank coaches Barry Hunter and Calvin Ford. This content is protected Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
There were two prominent fab Fours from the same era many years ago Pacquiao,Barrera,Marquez and Morales. Trinidad,De La Hoya,Mosley and Vargas Pacquiao is obviously the most accomplished winning world titles in 8 weight classes. Vargas had a very good career but is 0-4(4 kos) in his fights with the legends in his group so obviously there is no point in including him in this poll
Please give your honest thoughts on Joshua Buatsi
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Please give me your honest thoughts on Joshua Buatsi. He is one of these guys who is physically very strong, has power, some speed and technically good but mentally seems to switch off in fights and does not fight a full 3 minutes a round. Yes I am not a particular Callum Smith fan who is a tad overrated though the best of the Smith brothers.
Beterbiev refuses to shake hands post fight
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by UniversalPart, . This is what Sky Sports made a huge deal over This content is protected African Cobra and pacas like this. As I mentioned on @CroBox29 thread about how disrespectful Beterbiev is to Bivol. His nice guy act is just that, the man is an a-hole and now you can add diva to that list. CST80 said: ↑ Because Beterbiev's nice guy act is a crock of **** and he's a scumbag.
The word from Gervonta Tank Davis
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Another instructive podcast. Listen to the words from GTD the great pound for pound fighter. https://youtu.be/t_mx2uB2Kms?si=PTdXqbImDdyUqKUB Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Watch carefully it was no knockdown the referee called it wrong as it was clearly a slip. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFkVAdgP__7/?igsh=c211eXN5Zmt4azNs I noticed that last night re watching some high lights, looked like a textbook southpaw vs orthodox foot tangling Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Martin Bakole reveals all.
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . Martin Bakole sounds very confident and makes sparring revelations: This content is protected Greatest sparring heavyweight of all time. I heard Bakole ko'd Mike Tyson in sparring in 1990 prior to the Buster Douglas loss. So its Bakole who should get credit for what Douglas did. GOAT. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
Ken Norton was a magnificent physical specimen.
People may think of AJ , Wladimir Klitschko, Evander Holyfield but we+should all be able to admit like George Foreman said in Champions Forever that Kenny Norton was the most amazing physical specimen: This content is protected
His Excellency Turki Alashaik really loves AJ
Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, . I have been saying it for a while and for a few years now that the Saudis and His Excellency Turki Alashaik really love AJ. Proof is here: This content is protected Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Stay logged in
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