It's ****ing boxing, I like them to be a little arrogant. They get in the ring to beat the **** out of each other.
Awesome talent, reminds me of a young Calzaghe a little, said this from his first pro fight. Think that with a good head, decent management style, he could be a huuuge star.
Smith was far too slow and didnt know how cut the ring off properly, nevertheless DeGale did his own job with all alot of illegal tactics.
Round 1 McKenzie rips off a few nice strong jabs from his hip. Bellew waits until the thirty second mark before executing his first punch, also a left jab. McKenzie blocks a jab with double forearms and leans against Bellew but takes an overhand right atop the head as Bellew steps out. Bellew misses a big 1-2 while following McKenzie. A stiff jab from Bellew is blocked. McKenzie abandons a jab halfway through and confuses Bellew with feints and shoulder wiggles. McKenzie lands a right hand rabbit punch, and Bellew is down! He got shaken but beats the count. McKenzie keeps his arms spread wide down low at his sides. He gets into Bellew's chest and headbutts him into the ropes in a clinch. McKenzie fires off a combo of straight punches that Bellew leans away from on the ropes. 10-8 McKenzie
Round 2 Bellew is warned for holding and hitting on the break. Bellew throws a right down low and misses. The two jab from outside and fall short. Both move their heads while measuring each other. BIG RIGHT HAND PUTS BELLEW DOWN!!!!! McKenzie comes right back at him when he's up, and misses a huge 1-2. Bellew punches straight through the running smashes of McKenzie, who settles down after a second try. McKenzie waves his gloves at his hips, getting geared up while stalking Bellew. McKenzie is warned for holding and rabbit punching. Big 1-2 from McKenzie grazes. 10-8 again 20-16
Round 3 Bellew jabs from too far out. McKenzie is coming in just close enough to taunt Bellew, hands dropped low, but still out of reach. McKenzie keeps edging his way in. Bellew misses a 1-2. McKenzie fires a lead right hand on the turn. Bellew misses several jabs. He starts a combo but McKenzie ducks in and grabs. Light body jabs by McKenzie. Bellew falls short with a double jab. McKenzie misses a can-opener left hook as Bellew ducks down below the waist. McKenzie lands a stiff jab but misses the follow-up right cross. 30-25
Round 4 Bellew is finding his range now, catching McKenzie at the end of his straight punches. McKenzie loops a few shots but can't find Bellew. Big right hand from Bellew over a McKenzie jab. BIG right hand again by Bellew. McKenzie leans his body to the right, trying to come in from awkward angles. Bellew keeps his jab trained on McKenzie's face. Bellew landing one or two punches at a time. McKenzie is getting in a few jabs on the turn but almost nothing with power. Nice uppercut by Bellew as McKenzie skirts the ropes. 10-9 Bellew 39-35 McKenzie