Official 2012 Olympic Boxing Discussion Thread

Damned if he did, damned if he didn't.

 

Round 1

Niyazymbetovjabs and circles left. Mekhontcev is stalking and drives a hard left jab up high as Niyazymbetov springs back. Jab to the forehead by Mekhontcev marching in with confidence. Right jab to the body by Mekhontcev. Niyazymbetov taps him with a counter left hand and right hook while moving laterally up on his toes. Slapping right hook by Niyazymbetov while drifting to his right and then falling in to hold. 1-2 by Mekhontcev driving Niyazymbetov to the ropes.

IB's score: 4-3 to Mekhontcev

 

Judges' scores: 4-3 to Niyazymbetov.

 

Damn, that might be the first time the judges have turned in exactly the same averaged score as me. :yep

 

Round 2

1-2 by Mekhontcev. Niyazymbetov runs. 1-2 to the body from outside by Niyazymbetov, not following through with it. Niyazymbetov throws a high combo and Mekhontcev moves between the punches and plants the flag on Niyazymbetov's face with a hard right jab. Exchange of jabs as Niyazymbetov backs up. Mekhontcev smacks him across the back and top of the head with a right hook as Niyazymbetov bows and tries to grab him. Flush right jab by Mekhontcev. Niyazymbetov flicks a counter jab and then ties up. Mekhontcev misses a jab but crashes a left into the side of Niyazymbetov's head. Clinch. Right jab to the body by Mekhontcev, and one to the face.

IB's score: 6-3 and 10-6 to Mekhontcev

 

Judges' scores: 5-4 to Mekhontcev and knotted up at 8 apiece.

 

Round 3

Mekhontcev jabs his way in and gets held. Niyazymbetov lets go before he can be cautioned. Mekhontcev jabs aggressively at the body. Clinch. Jabs traded at long range, Mekhontcev's harder, more accurate, more active and varied in location. Niyazymbetov is pushed into a corner and holds to carry Mekhontcev back out to the Olympic logo. Mekhontcev lands the jab and carries his left hand high, threatening with it. Niyazymbetov is kept back. A pair of hooks by Niyazymbetov suddenly leaping forward and Mekhontcev counters with a straight shot. Double jab by Mekhontcev. Niyazymbetov is backed up by the jab, and clashes with Mekhontcev in the middle of the ring with forearms colliding with faces.

IB's score: 7-2 and 17-8 to Mekhontcev