Burns / Crolla fight

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by jarama, Oct 11, 2017.


  1. jarama

    jarama Active Member Full Member

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    I know some on here had it different to others.

    But I thought it was a good fight and Burns looked better than he has done for a long long time.

    I thought it would be a bit of a walkover for Crolla as Burns has looked terrible in some recent fights and looked like he never wanted to be in a boxing ring.

    But I thought he fought very well and I feel if he had of stepped it up he could have won, he looked stronger than Crolla and was taking the shots better.

    For me Crolla won but only just and I would pick Burns for a rematch, Crolla looked a bit jadded and ring worn to me and I think it is time he thought about packing it in. He has been a credit to the sport and a world champ, nothing more to prove.

    Amazingly Burns looked fresh tight and in control of himself, and if he went back to his old trainer Billy.. I think he could be a force in the World Class again.

    Anyone agree or think I am talking s***e
     
  2. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    I didn't actually watch it. I don't know anyone who watches fights weekly who really enjoyed it to be honest but the majority of sensible people seemed to score it for Crolla too. I don't personally have any interest in a rematch; Burns isn't going to improve at all. Let him stay domestically against someone else (Not Taylot, I think he eats Burns up now). As for Crolla, him and Campbell is a decent fight.
     
  3. im sparticus

    im sparticus There Ye Go. Full Member

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    It wasnt a bad fight but nothing to write home about. I wouldnt have much interest in a rematch. Burns might in a rematch nick it off crolla but so what...maybe then a decider.
    Anymore would just be a money spinner imo
     
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  4. DJN16

    DJN16 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I never saw the fight. Don't think a rematch is really necessary. I would like both guys to retire, they ain't beating the boys at the top and they have done themselves and their country proud. Every extra head shot they now take could have lasting consequences, so time to leave the game. Financially though, I could understand if they carried on.