Tapology Talks Boxing

I am surprised that no one has started this thread yet.

I know this is an MMA website but I bet that there are some Boxing Fans out there.

I just love the sport of fighting in general and I have been raised by boxing.

So in this Thread we can discuss the "Sweet Science"

such as
Past Fights
Upcoming Events
Favorite Fighters
and Historical Figures in the Sport


Because like MMA in the US, Boxing started out illegal. But where it took MMA less than 25 years to gain the General populations approval, It took boxing over 100 years.

Discuss and have fun.

Your thoughts on this potential fight?

Past Prime Pac (39) coming off a decent win over Matthysse facing a faded stock of Broner, should be interesting an a definite test to see if the loser still continues to fight. Cause at this point with Crawford and Spence Jr ruling the roost, it will show if Broner (29) can ever "comeback" to being at the elite hype level he was at before Maidana (Name wise, a win over the legendary Pacquiao could read good for casuals). Where as Pacquiao is just looking for those good sized purses. 

At this point, even after the Draw that AB had with Jessie Vargas (imo Vargas won) Broner can basically can try to talk his way in whatever fight he can get and majority of people would still watch to see him lose. (In regards to the narrative that AB tries to push as the heel)

Good points. And Matthysse has only been knocked out twice. Pacquiao and Postol in 2015 and in that fight he was outboxed immensely. To me Lucas has only lost to Garcia, Postol, and Pacquiao truly. With Alexander and Judah being the response of home-cooking (in my opinion). I'd still think he would give AB problems truly. He still has one of the highest KO percentages for a reason.

I see it turing out like the Maidana fight for AB honestly. Maidana's output was high and he is not as close to being as fast as Pac was and currently is (barely, but still a good amount quicker than Marcos). I could see this as an overwhelming assault in the middle rounds I'd say 4-5, and might get the finish in round 7-8. If AB does escape those rounds, I agree, he has a better chance of picking up a decision.

But then again, I am optimistic for a great Pacquiao resurgence, but much like a lot of boxing greats, father time is always undefeated, and if the fight goes ahead with the time, Pacquiao would be under 2 weeks until 40 years old and this would be his 70th fight. Got to be realistic with myself and know this fight will be closer than expect.

And true about Crawford and Spence Jr. Although, for both of them I would put my money on AB losing against them both.
   

One of the most anticipated Heavyweight Championship fights in recent memory. And it's about time that I finally got to say that. The Undefeated Lineal Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury faces against Undefeated WBC Champion Deontay Wilder.

Fury looks to reclaim the title that he never lost after a 2 year absence. 200 pounds and 2 tune-up fights later, he steps in the ring against a hungry Undefeated Champion with a 97.5% Knockout Percentage.

Predictions and thoughts!

Ups for Tyson "The Gypsy King" Fury

Downs for Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder

I strongly doubt this fight reaches the judges score cards, and I doubt this will be a boring fight. Fury is too technical with timing and footwork, and Wilder shoots to kill when he sees his shot.

I see this fight ending in the middle rounds. Wilder in round 1 will come out guns blazing and fight hard and put Fury on the back foot. I would not be surprised if he actually drops Fury in round 1. Fury will weather the storm, and from round 2 on, it will be all Fury using his range and matador style of baiting and evading Wilder. One thing I see happening is a deceptive set up by Wilder. Wilder's past couple of fights (especially with Ortiz) shows that he is willing to work for a KO even if it means taking a few hits. An overhand right will cause a hard knock down to Fury much like it did against Steven Cunningham when they fought. Wilder is much more powerful than Cunningham so it might be good night if it lands flush, and Wilder will get that range by awkward lunging steps, where it looks like an overstep, but it sets up for a shot that Fury would not be able to see coming.

If Fury can truly endure after 8 rounds, I see Tyson winning on points. Tyson has not fought anyone with the length and power that Wilder holds, but if the sparring partners on twitter he posts show, he is adapting and readying for this. Not surprised.

Same with Wilder, Tyson is the tallest and more endured opponent. Ortiz was a great test that he passed and shut a lot of critics up. Out of all his opponents Ortiz probably has the most experience with boxing in my opinion. The decorated status with the Cuban team speak for itself.

Want Fury to win, his comeback story and journey is awe inspiring and is amazing.

Think Wilder will win, because of the power and ways to always find that spot in the most awkward of ways. Counter right hand over the top in round 6 or 7 win for Wilder.

Tyson fury next wbc champ!