Originally Posted by lcarus:
We're all hoping Mike knocks the dude out, but I think anyone expecting that will be disappointed. I remember the Tyson vs Jones Jr fight from 4 years ago. It was boring as shit. I fully expect this fight tonight to be about the same.
Yeah I remember that fight being a dud. It felt like they were both trying to get through it without getting hurt. Maybe I'm naive but I just feel like they're both motivated to try. Even if it means Tyson exposes Paul quickly because of his inexperience or Paul wallops Tyson immediately because tysons old that would still be a hell of a lot of fun to watch [Reply]
Originally Posted by dmahurin:
The co main will probably be a "better" fight. It's the second time Taylor and Serrano are fighting for actual belts. Probably the two best female boxers alive right now.
Originally Posted by lcarus:
We're all hoping Mike knocks the dude out, but I think anyone expecting that will be disappointed. I remember the Tyson vs Jones Jr fight from 4 years ago. It was boring as shit. I fully expect this fight tonight to be about the same.
Rewatch that fight at 3/4 speed. Watch Tyson's hips when he throws punches. He's playing tag. He's not trying to hurt Roy. In fact, I'd go as far as to say he carried Roy from pretty much the 1st rd. Imo, he could've dropped Roy at any time during that "fight." [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mecca:
Paul however isn't even a journeyman level boxer.
Can't say that I know shit about boxing, but when I watched a few rounds of Paul vs Tommy Furry it sure looked like Jake Paul had a clue and could box. Based on that fight the best case scenario is Tyson survives. Worse case scenario it Paul knocking out a legend of the sport and then talking shit to Tysons people and acting like he's Canelo. Will be infuriating. Tyson must really need the money. [Reply]
I'll take Mike in a 5th round TKO.
Somewhere between the 3rd and 4th rounds. Tyson will open a cut above Paul's left eye. And by the 5th it will be stopped.
If this fight is more than a publicity stunt that is? [Reply]
Originally Posted by seamonster:
Can't say that I know shit about boxing, but when I watched a few rounds of Paul vs Tommy Furry it sure looked like Jake Paul had a clue and could box. Based on that fight the best case scenario is Tyson survives. Worse case scenario it Paul knocking out a legend of the sport and then talking shit to Tysons people and acting like he's Canelo. Will be infuriating. Tyson must really need the money.
Watch it again. Paul is literally looking at the canvas when he throws his punches, which is why so many miss. Then compare that to Tommy Fury; he’s looking his punches in. Which is why Tommy is able to split Jake’s gloves repeatedly. And Tommy isn’t a great boxer. Better than average at best.
Paul’s a brawler at best, not a boxer. He belongs in those old Toughman contests. [Reply]