The let's throw IIunga Makabu under the bus express for losing to Bellew

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  1. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Bellew was very close to getting clipped himself as they were standing trading with each other shortly before the finish. Makabu's bombs weren't missing by much at all. I think Bellew's size advantage helped him out a bit there.
     
    Serge, May 29, 2016
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  2. Jacko

    Jacko Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Before Makabu fell back into the ropes at the end he was a whisker away with a left hook. Unlike most of the pounding he took that round he actually had his weight on his front foot when he threw the hook.

    I was half expecting a replay of round 1, but fair play to Bellew, he took a risk and it paid off this time.
     
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  3. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    With the other 200lbers all big men. Makabu is a titchy cruiser
     
    lepinthehood, May 29, 2016
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  4. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    I'll have to watch it again, but there was one point they both just stood there swinging away at each other with reckless abandon and I recall seeing big shots with bad intentions fly by from both of them that barely missed the target. Luckily for Bellew it was him who came out on top in this instance.
     
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  5. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Yeah he's small for the weight. I think he's too big to drop down to 175 though. He can still come again at CW of course. I feel sorry for him hopefully he can rebound and won't have a problem securing meaningful fights.
     
    Serge, May 29, 2016
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  6. Serge

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    Just watched it again. I didn't even realize at the time Makabu was out cold, like completely out. He looked devastated sitting on his stool in the corner too. Bellew wouldn't shake his hand everytime he offered it to him during the pre-fight press conferences and weigh in and he refused to touch gloves at the end of round 2. To be fair to Bellew he was very gracious to him after the fight but I don't like seeing fighters do that.
     
    Serge, May 29, 2016
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  7. Grooveongreg

    Grooveongreg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Bollox bellew soon as he spotted a dip in his legs put the afterburners on. Was no swinging for the fences he was in total control leading up to the finish.
     
    Grooveongreg, May 29, 2016
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  8. Cafe

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    I honestly think he got caught cold, a few more rounds Makabu would have won but that's what can happen, he'll bounce back, he's good enough.
     
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  9. Gannicus

    Gannicus 2014 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Don't like Bellew, don't support him. Want to see Usyk or the others retire him.
     
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  10. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    Agree as he had him right where he wanted him and....:bbb
    He will be back and GOD HELP his next opponent :deal
     
    Bustajay, May 29, 2016
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  11. Mr. Bunny

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    Looks to me like he didn't have the greatest punch resistance. :yep
     
    Mr. Bunny, May 30, 2016
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  12. benbo1445

    benbo1445 mombasa Full Member

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    I don't know what fight U guys were watching. Makabu caught him with the perfect punch in the first and bellew got straight back up as if nothing happened wasn't even hurt. but every time bellew landed Makabu wobbled.
     
    benbo1445, May 31, 2016
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