Joshua vs. Ngannou: Knockout Chaos

The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!

This has sneaked up on me a little!!  Didn't even realise it goes down on Friday, not Saturday!!! Which I love because it doesn't clash with UFC299,

Tasty week of Combat coming up!!! I am starting to get that big fight buzz!!!

I think People are not using there brains in this fight they just want Francis to win that is why hes votes are so high, AJ will win this take the moneyline 

@SovietNathan 

I think Joshua wins but there is no one in the world I would pay -500 against Ngannou.

MADRIMOV 🆚 KURBANOV IS BACK ON CARD 

@Nexter92 

glad to see that. A bit weird that a  bunch of headlines came out Sunday/Monday saying Madrimov failed his pre fight medical???

Like I said, glad this fight is still on as I am hoping Madrimov whoops Kurbanov ass!!! Kurbanov should have at least 2 defeats on his record.  LiaM Smith beat him in 2021(although Smith left it too close to get  decision in  Russia! ) and his last fight Michel Soro absolutely beat his ass!!!! Had him hurt and wobbled multiple times and clearly won 8 if not 9 rounds. Really bad decision, even worse for Soro he aslo fought Madrimov x2. 1st time fight was close with the end of the 9th round approaching when Soro was caught but the bell rang to end the round. The referee never heard it and Madrimov landed an 8,9 10! Punch connection, every punch landing after the bell rang to end the round!!!   Referee awarded Madrimov a KO victory when it clearlclearly was a No Contest.  To make it worse for Soro he got the rematch only for the fight to end after less than 2 rounds due to a cut Soro suffered after a headclash!! 

All 3 of those fights where WBA Eliminators!!  Soro should be boxing for the World Title yet all 3 ended with some ********!!!!

I see no one is talking about Novytskyi vs Torres. The bout is probably thought of as a forgone conclusion. I see Torres possibly giving Novytskyi a little trouble and making it a little rough but I can see Novytskyi taking a step back and giving a quick 1-2 to the end fight. I tried to find his debut video with no success. However, I seen people quit fighting him on YouTube. This will probably be his toughest test to date outside of Silgado. Bet365 has bout if anyone is interested.

Madrimov vs. Kurbanov
Magomed Kurbanov, DEC
Incredible match making kurbanov’s tiughest fight was vs Soro, but the last finish Madrimov got was against sorobut in gonna stick with my gut and pick kurbanov at +220

Huni vs. Lerena
Justis Huni, DEC
Everytime I seen lerena fight I’ve picked against him, but tbf I’ve only seen his last 3 fights and could prove me wrong again

Fury vs. Švarc
Roman Fury, DEC
Roman wasn’t born to be a boxer where as the other fury’s I wouldn’t disagree it

Fury vs. Švarc
Martin Švarc, TKO, R4
Not picking a cruiser

FanDuel has the bout now at -1600. Everything else has gone up, -3300/-3500

Joshua vs. NGannou
Anthony Joshua, DEC
They need better promo for this fight, didn't know it was this weekend.

Ngannou going to surprise us again! 

Big Bang Zhang may have won the weigh-in with that Banger

Joshua vs. NGannou
Francis NGannou, TKO, R8
Ngannou wins the mental battle and gets AJ out of there in the eighth round

Zhang vs. Parker
I go with Zhilei Zhang at -230. He has an excellent mentality. Zhang won't bake the TV audience.

Vargas vs. Ball
I embrace Nick Ball at -190. He has a zingy back mount. Ball shall embarass the underdog.

Gwynne vs. Chamberlain
I am taking Mark Chamberlain at -270. He has a radioactive ouchi gaeshi. Chamberlain could guess the counteragent.

Al Maayouf vs. Flores
I trust Ziyad Al Maayouf at -1100. He has a natural palm block. Al Maayouf might ignite the underdog.

Huni vs. Lerena
I take Justis Huni at -400. He has a bonkers finger lock. Huni should nullify the rival.

McGann vs. Greene
I choose Jack McGann at -275. He has a quixotic diet and a yellow-bellied dragon sleeper. McGann is gonna handle the opposition.

Joshua vs. NGannou
I am loyal to Anthony Joshua at -350. He has a reliable head coach. Joshua shall seize the dissentient.

Madrimov vs. Kurbanov
I lean towards Israil Madrimov at -400. He has a perfect level change. Madrimov must usurp the unthinkable. Mark my words!

Fury vs. Švarc
I love Roman Fury at -5000. He has a passionate liver kick. Fury could quiet the dissentient.

Novytskyi vs. Torres
I adopt Andrii Novytskyi at -2400. He has an intelligent powerbomb and a groundbreaking inverted facelock. Novytskyi ought to modulate the production.

5'2" vs 5'10" should be an interesting style clash. Not too often you see a guy with an 8 inch height disadvantage as a decent favorite on the money line. 

@UNDER SURVEILLANCE 

 ayo no hate at all, i have never seen you pick an underdog on your last 12 predictions or so may i ask why? Imo no fun in chosing all the fights the oddsmaker chose

 

4m ago
Luke Brown
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Managing Editor, News

Justis Huni beats Kevin Lerena on points

Yup, Justis Huni gets it done. Two judges have it 96-94. One has it 98-92. Which is utterly ridiculous, but there you go, it’s boxing.

What a big win for the 24-year-old! He was one punch away from his first ever professional defeat there. Instead, he improves his record to 9-0 and picks up the WBO Global belt, to boot. 

@Sexy Beefer 

So am I. Joshua has to get the respect early, or he will have to run for the rest of the fight

@Dstone 

 I don't base my picks on anybody in/on this site. I may look at some of the picks people make. I choose the fight and the way I see it ending. Everybody has their own way it looks. I think of the weight/height/reach of the fighters. The previous fights they have been in and try to visualize that. I have no knowledge of the fighters of today or yesterday or on their stance, they prefer. Nothing. I play it in what feels right to me, nobody else. Some of my fights have been disasters oh well. Move on to the next fight/card. I've put in cards with all Decisions. In fact the other day. Round 2 was popular on another card. And you know I think is, you guys looking at how I pick are laughing your ass off or saying what ah dunb f.ck. And I laugh about that. I am only human. We all have are +'s and -'s. I do hope I answered everybody's question. If not hit me up and ask. I have nothing, but time. 

Kurbanov got completely outclassed, as usual  

Only difference was this time he was in with a legit puncher who didn't give the judges a chance to save Kurbanov.  

total joke Kurbanov was undefeated coming into this