What did you think of it? I thought it was a bit funny, referee turned his face after checking with an official and straight away giving his verdict without making too much assessment after 8. He could have let it on for a couple of seconds.
I thought it was too early. I think James Cook mucking about with his gumshield didn't do him any favours though.
Reasonable stoppage in my mind. After it was stopped Bami slumped back down onto the bottom rope, he was clearly gone.
I'm not convinced that Pryce's punch resistance is still there. He's been in so many tough fights, lived a full life and the sparring he does day to day has taken it out of him. I hope I'm wrong because I love watching him fight, he's full of intent and is always in exciting fights. But against Hall and other fights since he's looked very shaky early on. Brook is too young and quick now.
Pryce needs a few more fights at this level before fighting Brook. Barrie Jones, Mark Lloyd, Lomax are the fights he needs to be looking for. Then he should go for Brook, Jennings, Watson and O'Donnell.
I like Pryce and I really think he would give Brook a lot of problems. I know Brook is good but it would really benefit him to take on these guys like Pryce and Jennings etc - they are excellent step ups and a good barometer of how good Brook really is before he even thinks about world level.
