[CLIP] Barkley v Darrin Van Horn knockdown

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by mrkoolkevin, Jan 27, 2018.

  1. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2014
    Messages:
    18,440
    Likes Received:
    9,555
    https://streamable.com/to5hn

    Random, I know. Exhibit 3,800 on the importance of keeping your right hand home when you're in against a big left hooker. Considering that Van Horn got clipped right on the button by a big hook that he never saw coming, while his chin was fully exposed, I'm kind of amazed that he was able to get up so quickly. Showed a lot of courage that fight, though his strategy left Nigel Benn appropriately puzzled: https://streamable.com/45qg6
     
    mrkoolkevin, Jan 27, 2018
    #1
    red cobra, reznick and Rock0052 like this.
  2. TornGloves

    TornGloves New Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2018
    Messages:
    47
    Likes Received:
    22
    Great example of the importance of keeping the right hand up. I'm surprised he got up at all, with how stiff he was when he went down. Barkley was such a dangerous fighter.
     
    TornGloves, Jan 27, 2018
    #2
    mrkoolkevin likes this.
  3. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 5, 2016
    Messages:
    2,231
    Likes Received:
    1,650
    At the time I.was amazed van horn took on the blade ! Lamb to the slaughter.
     
    lloydturnip, Jan 27, 2018
    #3
    red cobra and mrkoolkevin like this.
  4. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2009
    Messages:
    22,530
    Likes Received:
    24,723
    DVH was a B-level fighter with A-level heart and determination. An honest prizefighter without a cowardly bone in his body. Nothing but respect for him.
     
    Saintpat, Jan 27, 2018
    #4
    lloydturnip, red cobra and mrkoolkevin like this.
  5. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2004
    Messages:
    38,042
    Likes Received:
    7,513
    Lol,...a serious, no ****, badass knockdown, if there ever was one. I'm surprised Van Horn got up too.
     
    red cobra, Jan 28, 2018
    #5
    mrkoolkevin likes this.
  6. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2004
    Messages:
    38,042
    Likes Received:
    7,513
    Yes, but Van Horn was a fighter...not some overly protected, chicken****, cowardly cherry picker type that we've seen so much of over the years.
     
    red cobra, Jan 28, 2018
    #6
    lloydturnip likes this.