Erislandy Lara v Chris Eubank Jnr in the UK

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  1. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    This is next according to Rick Glaser's X account.
    Not a bad match up Lara is the better boxer but is over 40 he did well to KO Zerafa and Garcia. Eubank will likely provide a tougher test but I can see Lara winning this if it is indeed next.
     
  2. Smoochie

    Smoochie Combat sports fanatic Full Member

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    Interesting match-up
     
  3. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Great opponent for Eubank Jr and good timing to face Lara as well.

    Presumably this will be in the UK, as Eubank Jr is the bigger draw. Eubank Jr will be the favourite here to win a decision, and Lara will need to go after a stoppage to get the W.
     
  4. peter_uk

    peter_uk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Even with a 40 year old Lara, Eubank will be sucker for his straight left. It wouldn't surprise me if the old man sprung the upset.
     
  5. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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  6. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    Decent fight tbh. Never rated Eubank Jr highly and still don't. Lara is leaps and bounds ahead of him technically and punches hard enough to dent that cracked chin he's got. Even ancient Lara has enough left to beat Eubank.
     
  7. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Tough fight for Eubank, Lara is very technical and Eubank has struggled against technical fighters as we saw against BJS and Groves.

    I can see Lara doing enough to get the decision but the judges will give it to Eubank. I am curious to see what the odds are.
     
  8. Bubba

    Bubba Pay $5 / month or I will be let out of the cage Full Member

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    If Glaser said it, then it must be true.
     
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  9. Willie Maeket

    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    Lara is the last of the Mohicans for real. The most robbed man in boxing. Hope he wins.
     
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  10. Shazzar23

    Shazzar23 Demetrius Bivol Full Member

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    Yeah, I reckon his chin is cracked too. He's taken a few beatings.
     
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  11. Izakaya

    Izakaya Member Full Member

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    Not a major fan of either guys but it actually might be a decent fight for UK. The biggest positive of this fight is that depending on the date, it hopefully kills the stupid Canelo vs Eubank Jr idea for next May.
     
  12. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    Decent fight tbh.

    Lara is having a real Indian summer.