: Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:21 pm  

It was a draw at best for Fury IMO. Still, he proves he's got heart and a decent chin, but his footwork, and timing needs alot of work. Still when you consider he's 20 and he's only fought 16 rounds as a pro before tonights its impressive. He needs a top trainer who will be able to get him in shap, boost his power, and help him learn how to use his physical advantages to full effect.

: Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:18 am  

The Nihilist wrote:

It was a draw at best for Fury IMO. Still, he proves he's got heart and a decent chin, but his footwork, and timing needs alot of work. Still when you consider he's 20 and he's only fought 16 rounds as a pro before tonights its impressive. He needs a top trainer who will be able to get him in shap, boost his power, and help him learn how to use his physical advantages to full effect.

He's young and will learn. Not sure his people would want to get bogged down in a re-match (though with the uncertainty about whether he won I can see why he himself would want another go at him).

He's about 10 years younger than your average top heavyweight so if he can keep his interest and motivation fighting journeymen/has beens over the next 3 or 4 years then he might be ready to fulfill his potential but if they try to push him too far too early all his undoubted promise might go to waste.

: Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:16 am  

You could back Fury at 10/1 with Bet 365 at the end of round 9.

: Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:33 am  

Sthelens RLFC wrote:

You could back Fury at 10/1 with Bet 365 at the end of round 9.

I would not have done so in a month of sundays

As the ref raised Fury's hand whilst they were still tangled together somewhat I felt sure he was going to realise he had grabbed the wrong man but as the ref has to mark each round as he goes along it must have tied in with what he was handing to the officials after every round.

Very strange though.

: Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:59 am  

shocking call by o'connor

: Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:54 am  

espanyolswan wrote:

I would not have done so in a month of sundays

As the ref raised Fury's hand whilst they were still tangled together somewhat I felt sure he was going to realise he had grabbed the wrong man but as the ref has to mark each round as he goes along it must have tied in with what he was handing to the officials after every round.

Very strange though.

Wouldn't have backed him at 100/1. One of the worst decisions I've ever seen. It's not like the ref showed any shame and scored it 96-95 or anything like that either! 98-92. Bullshat.

: Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:57 am  

marvwoodburn wrote:

shocking call by o'connor

Even more so as McDermott should have been the winner of the first Danny Williams fight too and I feel was robbed by that points decision also.

: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:14 pm  

R.I.P Darren Sutherland

: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:16 pm  

MrPhilb wrote:

R.I.P Darren Sutherland

Is he the lad who thought De Gale in Beijing?

Sad news RIP

: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:17 pm  

-DAZ- wrote:

Is he the lad who thought De Gale in Beijing?

Sad news RIP

Yes in the Semi Finals