Klitschko, Fury, Parker, Takam & Joshua

[Frank]

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<p>i bet you saw that name, clicked on it, and were really, really disappointed</p>
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<p>Why?</p>
<p>I don't understand.</p>
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[SammyC]

<p>Kind of agree,</p>
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<p>But it's also a bit of a myth imo. It was true during the late 90's, but not so much in his younger year that I'm referring to</p>
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<p>Tyson had power, amazing speed of hand and excellent defensive ability..... Mike was outboxing and outjabbing good boxers with a massive reach advantage. It takes exceptional skill to do so.</p>
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<p>Later on in his career, his skills were diminished somewhat, then he did rely on intimidation.  But before his prison stretch whether or not you feared him, he'd find a way to beat you.</p>
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<p>Look at the Razor Ruddock fights, he wasn't scared yet Tyson found a way.</p>
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<p>Although the second Bruno fight and Spinks were 100% won before he even stepped in the ring.</p>

[antipodean]

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<p>Tyson is only 5'10. </p>
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<p>In his prime I'd back him to destroy Klitscko</p>
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<p>Easily. Tyson's entire career was fighting taller guys with more reach and a lot of them could actually box.</p>
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<p>Maybe. Tyson relied on scaring the shit out of guys he faced. </p>
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<p>A well deserved reputation.</p>
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[kiwiinmelb]

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<p>Tyson is only 5'10. </p>
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<p>In his prime I'd back him to destroy Klitscko</p>
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<p>He was a machine , </p>
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<p>But he relied on blowing  guys away early , its whether he could get inside him , would that big jab and frame keep him out for those early rounds , </p>
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<p>I would back Klitschko to finish him off if it went to middle rounds </p>

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<p>Fury is a good talker and knows how to sell himself but is limited and not a real boxer. But he is huge and though cliched all heavyweights just need to land one punch to shock the world.</p>
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<p>Wlad by decision .</p>
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<p>Wow that host is terrible. Kellerman is a master in these building the tension to sell the fight, this fellow seemed to try and diffuse any tension with nervous jokes and laughter.</p>

[MiketheSnow]

<p>Fair play</p>

[Talisker]

<p>I can't say I saw that coming, but it was a well deserved win.</p>
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<p>Tyson Fury, heavyweight champion of the world,</p>
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<p>well I never.</p>

[MiketheSnow]

<p>Karaoke King :music:</p>

[taniwharugby]

Wow!

[MN5]

After confidently and correctly picking via the fern that Shane Cameron wouldn't get past round two vs Tua I've been brought down to earth with a crashing halt. Never saw that one coming in a million years.

[canefan]

Did anyone on TSF come out and back Fury? He just shocked the world

[antipodean]

<p>Well that's egg all over my face. Astonishing.</p>

[Bovidae]

<p>This fight has just been bizarre from the start.  First we had a postponement due to injury, then the controversy over the gloves and canvas, and now the result.  I suppose we shouldn't be surprised.</p>
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<p>You have to admire Fury for backing up his bravado.</p>

[kiwiinmelb]

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Did anyone on TSF come out and back Fury? He just shocked the world</p></blockquote>
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Not me , but I think it's good for the sport and good for Joseph ( not that he is ready yet ) as the door opens a little more with klitchko career pretty much finished now

[raznomore]

<p>heavyweight boxing is so sad</p>

[hydro11]

<p>It's surprising but Wlad is getting old. Age had to catch up at some point, I just didn't think it would be this point. I would probably love to see Wilder vs Fury or Fury vs Joshua. Fury is quite choosy about who he fights.</p>

[Rancid Schnitzel]

How on earth did one of the judges get 116 to 111? Was a very close fight, but imho Fury didn't do enough to win it.

[JK]

Wow didn't see that coming. Thought fury had no chance but yeah wlad is aging and his time was due soon.<br><br>
Guess there is a rematch if he wants it?

[nostrildamus]

<p>Fury has a very weird way of boxing, I suspect that put Klitschko off, hard to box when the opponent is all over the place.</p>
<p>Edit: looks like he will take up the rematch option.</p>

[Bovidae]

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<p>Fury has a very weird way of boxing, I suspect that put Klitschko off, hard to box when the opponent is all over the place.</p>
<p>Edit: looks like he will take up the rematch option.</p>
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<p>Yes, Fury also switched between orthodox and southpaw.</p>
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<p>I didn't even realise the match was live on SS2 this morning.  By all accounts it was a borefest - Fury averaged 7 punches landed per round, Klitschko averaged a little under 4.5 punches landed per round.</p>
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<p>It would be good to see a unification fight with Wilder but boxers tend to avoid eachother.</p>