Sam Eggington

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  1. rorschach51

    rorschach51 A Legend & A Gentleman Full Member

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    I really like Egg, felt bad when it happened, but if you're gonna fight that stupid all the time then things like this are gonna happen.

    I'd like to know what's next for Hassan Mwakinyo? Does he get Kell Brook :stirrpot
     
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  2. David Human

    David Human New Member Full Member

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    He got absolutely hammered, bloke that knocked him down was like a raging bull!!
     
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  3. im sparticus

    im sparticus There Ye Go. Full Member

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    Thing is with eggington is that he doesn't give much away with his facial features and I'm talking body language here, he has the same look on his face, no matter What S happening.
    Because of this it was hard to discern what was really going on, Sat night.
    Was it ego?, was it incompetence ?, was he near enough out on his feet?
    These 3 scenarios are prime candidates but which one it was I and seemingly others can't state as fact.
    Out of them 3, I most likely lean towards, out on his feet. I think his brain was scrambled in that period of time and he ended up not been in a position (mentally) to defend himself
     
  4. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    The ref should have stopped it a bit earlier imho. There were about 7 flush shots to his head in the barrage before it was stopped.

    Massive setback for egg. He's got skills but seems unable to deal with come forward strong fighters.
     
  5. CutThroatFade

    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    The ref knew the Rios fight was at stake. I think it should have been stopped earlier but given what was at stake for Sam I can understand why he let it go a bit longer.
     
  6. Birmingham

    Birmingham Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Couldn't of said it any better.. He had the swagger of someone that was cool and take my time, this aint nothing kinda attitude...Way way too casual..I don't think he should retire, I think that's peoples anger with him and I understand that. If I was his trainer I think as soon as we hit the dressing room i'd of gave him a dig, a judas even, i'd be hopping with anger..He has some fantastic attributes but some god awful ones too..I like the bag head looking **** though
     
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  7. Birmingham

    Birmingham Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Thing is he takes them in every fight, he took flush combo's off Gavin and Malignaggi, like 3/4 hooks in a row for fun, I know they are light punchers but its his mentality, its like hes showing off his chin in every fight to the public, he can avoid a lot of what he catches imo
     
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  8. Birmingham

    Birmingham Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    It was going to catch up with him wasn't it..Hard man, but this is pro Boxing, he was very stupid !
     
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  9. Octolony shore

    Octolony shore Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He was trying to get his nose punched back into shape, what a dumb ass.
     
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  10. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Eggington looked terrible Saturday, I mean really terrible and he didn't look too clever in the Mimoune fight last year either. Personally I've never been sold on him but,

    Does it amaze anybody else Eggington has won..

    BBBofC Midlands Area Title
    BBBofC British Title
    Commonwealth Title
    EBU European Title

    Also a few other titles, WBC International Silver Title, WBC International Title, IBO Continental Title.

    All he hasn't had his hand on is a World Title, watching him over the weekend I find that absolutely amazing.
     
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  11. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    The one time I decide to not bother with a card we get a huge upset and a good domestic dust up, as well as Khan being floored. ****ing typical!
     
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  12. BluenoseBxingFan

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    To think Frankie Gavin, one of our best amateurs and high-hopes got KO by this guy! What a fall from grace when he signed for Hearn.

    Eggington is very average. Skeete schooled him ffs.
     
  13. dellboi94

    dellboi94 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The reputation of Eggington having a great chin and being tough got to his head and as a result has made no defensive improvements since he burst onto the scene. Also, him having a great chin is a myth, he was a massive Welter who was fed non punchers and shot fighters and he still got buzzed a few times and even hit the deck. His durability has always been overrated, and at 154 that will be apparent. I like Sam, but he needs to take a break and do some sole searching as he's taking a lot of punishment and he's only 24. I would also suggest a new trainer. Eggington is never going to be a slick fighter, but a nice tight high guard would be a ****ing start and learning how to clinch when hurt is also a must.
     
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  14. lepinthehood

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    I called it! Im going to blow my horn continuously for the entire week. The thing is it could be any that would do that to eggington, no fighter in there right mind does that. Does he think his brain and head will last longer than a padded fist inside a glove? Rofl
     
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  15. Draperys

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    Can’t believe I’m saying this but Joe Gallagher would be a good move for him. tight, high guard is his specialty
     
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