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Anyone else looking forward to this?
I hope Conor drops Eubank Jr and stops him. He's got the same arrogance and attitude about him that his old man has.
The funny thing about it is the fact that he's not half the boxer his old man was so it's just irritating. Hopefully Conor retires the over-rated Pratt.
Totally agree with you.
However, just feel that Eubank jnr has stacked all the advantages on his side in terms of weight class and experience.
I appreciate that Eubank has some significant attitude but I really don’t believe this 60% is all he needs stuff as he must be taking this seriously as a loss probably finishes his career.
If I were a betting man then it would all be on Eubank but Benn does have some power so if he catches him , you never know.
Benn is every bit as arrogant as Eubank tbh
Agreed, he'll be as close to 100% as he can be, he won't take it lightly, it's all mind games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Majorblue
What worries me about Conor is that he'll let his emotions get the better of him. He's been very calm until recently, but when they did the face off around the table, you could see it bubbling up in him :hehe:
If he fights smartly, I think he has a decent chance. I hope he doesn't just run in swinging though, I think that just hands Eubank an even bigger advantage.
Hes worse. Eubank Jnr I find quite funny.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Hes getting to Connor big time.
Eubank Jnr irrespective of the weight is far too good.
Like his father Eubank jnr has a solid chin. If a big punching super middleweight like Groves cant floor him then a welterweight isnt knocking him out.
Benn has been really protected and spoon fed opponent's by Hearn. I find the fight bizarre.
I cant see anything other than an easy nights work for Eubank and hope he wins as well. Benn will be unbearable if he wins.
It is bizarre, and clearly all about the money, I get the impression both lads are set to make a pretty packet for themselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
It's an intriguing fight though.
I think Benn does have a chance if he boxes smart, but Eubank's ability to box at range may well stifle him.
Hopefully it won't be one-sided, if they do trade and Conor can go to the body, I think he has the power to hurt Eubank for sure.
I won't be watching this one live - feels more like a pantomime.
Benn for me. Eubank Jnr has had his limitations exposed a few times. No where near as good as his Old nan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whisperer
I don't agree. Eubank has to boil down to 157, and there's a rehydration clause that sees him done 100k for every pound he's over. He fights at 160 so he probably enters the ring at 175. Eubank for me though, I like him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Majorblue
He won't hit 175, but he probably will weigh in around 160. Probably fight at close to 165.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
Not sure why so many people like Eubank, he thinks he's better than he actually is. 32 or 33, lost a couple already and nowhere near top level. He probably still wins on paper, but it's interesting!
he always looks in incredible shape but I've never been that impressed with him when Ive seen him (which admittedly isn't much)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
Yeah, 165-168 on fight night, Groves used to go up to 180 at super middleweight! I like him because he's articulate, and he has changed his character as he has got older, he's a bit more relaxed than he used to be. Decent enough fighter and a great chin. If he loses to Benn then he's ****ed. Benn doesn't really have much to lose, just pop back down to welterweight. I hope Eubank gives him a good beat down.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
It makes for a fascinating fight
Back in the nineties when they’re dad’s we’re boxing was an amazing time for British boxing
I admired both fighters to be honest.
There was the sad fight with Michael Watson and the incredible fight with the yank Gerald McClellan where Benn was sitting through the ropes after the first round looking completely gone to come back and knock him out in the tenth
Our very own Joe Calzaghe beating Eubank on his way to world honours and an unblemished record.
Plus who can forget the Irishman Steve Collins who conned Eubank into thinking he’d been hypnotised pre fight and taking his belts
I’ll definitely be sitting on the fence for this one 😃👍
Thats true but you can say the same about Benn.Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder
Eubank lost a split decision to the very talented Billy Joe Saunders plus George Groves. Thats World level.
Hes been in fights at British level and won convincingly.
Benn has had no fights at all of any standard near Eubank.
Washed up name fighters. He was even calling out the shell of Amir Khan while completely avoiding British and European level fighters who have been calling him out.
I give him credit for taking this but I think Eubank is too big and too good.
It was a great time. I was at Eubank Benn 2 at Old Trafford and saw him fight Stretch in London.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunnysideup
Big Time boxing free on ITV those were the days.
Im calling Conor out as having no chance but I had a bet on Mclellan to ko Benn in round 1 so what do I know.😂😂
Saying that I was very close to a payout.
Great days for boxing they were, I still think Calzaghe would have beat anyone in that era :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunnysideup
Eubank Snr has pulled Jnr out apparently
The question now is whether he listens to his old man.
It is a drop in weight, but if they're that confident then it shouldn't be that great a problem.
It's not like Jr will be coming in resembling a skeleton ffs.
Not known many timid boxers, the arrogance ,attitude, showmanship is part of the fighters tools and used to intimidate and wind up the opposition, lots of fighters feed off the crowds dislike of them .. Eubank Snr was a class act ..
That wont happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox
I think that it's more to do with Hearn and the bbboc not really giving a shit about the boxers. This fight really shouldn't be happening, it only makes sense in terms of money.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
I don't know, I don't believe the weight is really the issue though, it's not a dangerous drain for Jr although apparently there's a rehydration clause which would be a concern depending what the terms of that are.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
It sounds more like Senior wants to build the fight up over the next 12 months and make more money. Jr basically says as much in the face off.
All cash related tactics I suspect.
I've read that Jr gets done 100k for every pound he is over. Don't know if that's correct though. Yeah, the rehydration clause is the difficult bit i would have thought, he's not going to be able to refuel in the hours after the weigh in as there's another private weigh in on the day of the fight, how close to the fight i don't know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
That's pretty much my take on it really, he's unlikely to come in under about 160, he'd probably struggle to make that if he really is munching buckets of KFC :hehe:
Either the rehydration clause is the issue, as in, the fight is void and called off if he doesn't hit it, or it's a publicity stunt to drag it out and build the hype.
Benn's claiming the weight was decided by Jr's camp too...
I hope it goes ahead in October, it's an intriguing fight. Benn would be daft to agree to much of a higher weight though for obvious reasons. Maybe make it a solid 160 and a rehydration clause of 165.
It's still a disadvantage to Benn but he was always going to be at least a stone lighter anyway so that wouldn't make a huge difference.
According to a report in The Sun, if either come in at 158.5 then the fight is off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
Just reading now that the rehydration clause was apparently 162 on the day of the fight. Up the weight to 160 and the clause to 165, Jr should make that and problem solved!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
Yeah, but i don't know if benn could get close to that weight. It doesn't sound a lot, does it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
It's a big jump but I think he might already be popping the body building pills judging by his latest Twitter pics...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
Eubank Snr definitely trying to get the fight called off due to the catchweight.
I think this is getting called off.
The British Boxing Board are going have to monitor this. If Snr who was due to be in the corner is saying the weight and rehydration clause is dangerous then I cant see how it goes ahead.
I was just thinking why not give both fighters 5lb leeway from a catch-weight of 160?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
Benn never going to make 160 but would do 155 ok I reckon. Allow Eubank 165 fully rehydrated, with both fighters weighed an hour before the fight.
If Eubank is over 165, fight is off and he pays compensation to Benn. Likewise, if Benn is below 155.
Obviously Benn is still at a disadvantage but probably more comfortable and he's obviously happy to concede weight. Jr is definitely able to make 165 without trouble if he makes the effort.
Yep, old Nanna Eubank took some stopping!!Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder
Benn can literally do whatever weight he wants below 157. I reckon he walks around heavier than that. The weight isnt an issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
The big issue is Eubank jnr safely making the weight after rehyrdating. His father is saying its not safe and the BBBOC will really have to look at it now.
Benn usually fights at 147 so even 155 is half a stone above his optimum weight. He looks like he's been working towards the extra anyway though so 155 wouldn't be an issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
Eubank can make 165 safely and fully hydrated. The concern was 162 and I know 3lb isn't much, but he's fought 165 previously so he can do it if he puts down the bargain bucket :hehe:
:hehe::hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker