Quote Originally Posted by Taffster View Post
Great fight that.

But was Joe doing at the end??!! He was not winning as comfortably in my book as he was in his 😰

I was expecting a split decision draw with the time it took for the cards to come in. Rakhimov was a very decent boxer. Not sure about the 116-111 scorecard, but I wouldn’t have quibbled if he’d have nicked the result. His work rate and success rate in the latter half was fantastic. Especially after the mid-fight round where Joe buggered up Rakhimov’s eye.

Great fight. Rakhimov deserves another go I reckon.
Yup, 116-111, c'mon, Rakhimov didn't win 9 rounds. I gave it to joe simply because he looked the one who was in control more and his punches were more damaging, calculated. Great fight though.