Crawford looked awful

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  1. box4life11

    box4life11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Losing 4 of the first 5 rounds to A b- fighter can only impress people so much
     
  2. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Not only does he beat Pacquiao I think he could beat Andre Ward with ease, in all probability he stops him late. It would be a Piece of Cake.:deal
     
  3. Just Rik

    Just Rik Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's funny how many people are repeating what the commentating was saying about him being "in control" He was not in control of much unless you believe losing the majority of the early rounds is a good game plan. Looking calm for the majority of time does not equate to control. Amazing how much influence clearly biased commentating persists to have.
     
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    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    And being Puerto Rican doesn't bias you in the least right Rik? Come On, Dulorme sucks just admit it.
     
  5. newby johnson

    newby johnson Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :D You're dumber than Roy.
     
  6. 6'4south

    6'4south Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Crawford looked good, it looked liked he knew he could hurt Delourme by a the 2nd round. He hit Delourme with a body shot, that not even the HBO crew noticed, that changed Delourme's demeanor, I could see he was visibly hurt. From that point on it seemed like he just picked his spot, great patients by him.
     
  7. punisher

    punisher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think he did exactly what his corner told him to. No more...no less. The fight was about even going into the 6th or maybe he was down a round. And he seized the moment perfectly.
     
  8. Estes

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    Or alternatively, it's amazing how much influence actual knowledge and experience of how cautious counter-punchers fight in a new weight class has.


    You noticed the way Crawford was off his stool 20 seconds early for the sixth round? Because he had finished his studies.
     
  9. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I thought he looked great. He stuck to the game plan of boxing and not getting careless against the bigger man who starts out fights expending a lot of energy. Everyone knew Crawford would let Delourme burn out a bit the first 5-6 rounds then come on later. Anytime you have a bigger guy coming in with explosive punches, you have to be careful. But you could tell Crawford is always thinking in there. Like Mayweather, perhaps collecting data and adjusting.
     
  10. Ol' Bub

    Ol' Bub Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah, the way he feinted the jab then turned it into a hook followed by the right hand was some real garbage can sh*t:rofl
    What f*cking hype job:patsch

    (I hope you picked up on the sarcasm, because I was laying it on pretty thick)
     
  11. Just Rik

    Just Rik Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The post is about observers thinking Crawford was somehow in full control (of the fight, not himself) the entire time , nothing more, nothing less. Which clearly he wasn't, and apparently you agree with by admitting he was "cautious" and your "new weight class" statements. A person in control imposes their strategy better than the opponent does theirs to "win rounds" that was Dulorme in the early going. Now to you and CST, quit assuming things when I already made it clear what I was talking about.
     
  12. newby johnson

    newby johnson Boxing Addict Full Member

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    And I hope you pick up Ebola, because you're just too goddamn stupid.
     
  13. Tancred

    Tancred Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Crawford looked average for most of the fight but still won the fight sign of a good fighter
     
  14. BIG MIKE

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    You guys got no clue Crawford is a crisp fighter natural power in both hands switches easily without confusing himself good on the inside great long range good foot work dedicated he's a fret to all boxer he brawls and times and execute boy there's no pleasing you guys when there's talent in front of your eyes boy oh boy