That was odd

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by McGrain, Jul 12, 2008.


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  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    What a weird fight.

    Did Thompson just go mentally?

    Klitschko was a cut above mind.
     
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  2. Echoes

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    The last 4 or 5 minutes were really bizarre.
     
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  3. TFFP

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    I think Thompson was a combination of tired and mentally lacking in confidence. He was looking for a way out.
     
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  4. El Borracho

    El Borracho Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thompson was done. I think the clinching may have sapped his strength and the right hands really discouraged him.
     
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  5. LightningJoe

    LightningJoe The Filipino Flash Full Member

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    Thompson looked like he had given up after the 9th. An remember folks, these are two of the best conditioned heavies out there ATM. And they were both totally gassed. It wasn't like it was a fast-paced fight either.
     
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  6. Jazzo

    Jazzo Non-Facebook Fag Full Member

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    No.

    He just was too tired and too hurt and wanted a way out but could not think of one.
     
    Jazzo, Jul 12, 2008
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  7. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    thompsons corner made an already demoralised fighter even more morose.

    thompson was looking for a way out
     
    sean, Jul 12, 2008
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  8. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    these Hw fights are awfull.
     
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  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Richie Woodhall, commentating for Setanta, pointed out that Thompson needed g-ing up in the corner and instead just kept getting roasted. I feel it's a valid point. Thompson looked lonely in the ring. I don't think his corner helped him, particularly.
     
    McGrain, Jul 12, 2008
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  10. Jazzo

    Jazzo Non-Facebook Fag Full Member

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    Maybe, maybe not.
     
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  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I agree, almost McCallesque.

    (Someone put that in the ****ing urban dictionary for me please).
     
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  12. Outboxer

    Outboxer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thompson just left himself open and then refused to get up on time, because he just didn't care anymore. There was no desire whatsoever.
     
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  13. FourtyOunce

    FourtyOunce Stick Ninja Full Member

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    He was looking for a way out
     
    FourtyOunce, Jul 12, 2008
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  14. TFFP

    TFFP Guest

    Indeed, they were awful. Not only did they take the wrong approach and fail to realise the state of mind their man is in, but the advice wasn't even constructive from a tactical viewpoint

    Sounded like a crackhead too.
     
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  15. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    woodhall called it well throughout the fight and was good as the anylyst in this fight with his comments.
     
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