Seagull58
In the Algarve
It was Benn's head that cut his eye. It might have been punches that reddened his cheek but could just as easily have been the head again.
[Other Sport] Eubank v Benn
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Thank god actual boxing judges don’t judge the winner by “who’s got the more hurty looking face”
there was a clear clash of heads which caused the damage to Eubanks eye. Benn showed a lot of heart tonight but a lot of inexperience it was windmills at times. Lots of punches doesnt equal scoring punches
- Aug 8, 2005
- 27,795
I had Eubank up by four rounds and therefore agreed with the judges. He was picking off Benn all the time after the first 3-4 rounds. Amazing effort to keep it going as well for those last two rounds. He nearly finished it in round 12.
- Oct 17, 2008
- 17,394
That’s bonkers, that is
completely agree. Once he found his range and Benn’s head and body movement slowed, there was only one winner. As usual the toss pot Eddie Hearn disagrees with a decision and tries to make it controversial when one of his fighters loses.
Cotton Socks
Skint Supporter
- Feb 20, 2017
- 2,574
Humour me here as it's the 1st fight I've ever seen since Eubank vs Watson. I instantly question Eubank & Benn's fathers & would strongly suggest that they are getting their kids to fight their battles which is morally wrong! Yeah whatever I watched it anyway. 
I do however have questions....
1) Has it always been acceptable for an American (in the UK, between 2 British fighters) announcer to say 'Lets get ready to rumble'?, as I thought that was for wrestling.
2) Who was the Saudi(?) guy that featured heavily on the TV?
3) Is the dancing around for the 1st 3 rounds looking like you're a couple of 17 year olds on West St after 1 to many fruit Kopparbergs on the beach, the new 'normal'?
4) How much was a ticket to go to the fight & how much to watch on TV?
5) How quickly will the rematch be announced? I assumed rematches were for draws but this appears to no longer be the case!
Edit to add. I thought that Eubank deserved the win, from a completely neutral position of not giving a s**t. Benn looked wasted at times although the camera didn't show how wasted Eubank did/didn't look.
I do however have questions....
1) Has it always been acceptable for an American (in the UK, between 2 British fighters) announcer to say 'Lets get ready to rumble'?, as I thought that was for wrestling.
2) Who was the Saudi(?) guy that featured heavily on the TV?
3) Is the dancing around for the 1st 3 rounds looking like you're a couple of 17 year olds on West St after 1 to many fruit Kopparbergs on the beach, the new 'normal'?
4) How much was a ticket to go to the fight & how much to watch on TV?
5) How quickly will the rematch be announced? I assumed rematches were for draws but this appears to no longer be the case!
Edit to add. I thought that Eubank deserved the win, from a completely neutral position of not giving a s**t. Benn looked wasted at times although the camera didn't show how wasted Eubank did/didn't look.
clapham_gull
Legacy Fan
- Aug 20, 2003
- 26,530
I have a Forest pal who can also hold a conversation using just Partridge, the nights fly by
Anyway my supper is ready, “beans in a cup”
I'll avoid the rematch, I have a regular meet up with Nick Knowles at Gatwick Airport.
Lenny Rider
Well-known member
- Sep 15, 2010
- 6,494
CompuBox stats: Chris Eubank Jnr UD-12 over Connor Benn
Chris Eubank Jnr and Connor Benn went to war over 12 rounds
www.boxingscene.com
Quite telling stats
- Jul 17, 2003
- 21,031
I didn’t watch this fight but i think you might have meant this guy, he’s the Saudi Sports Dude who sorts all the stuff out, Billionaire ofc and apparently is seriously looking at buying ‘Massive’ and actually making them proper Massive.
1 yesHumour me here as it's the 1st fight I've ever seen since Eubank vs Watson. I instantly question Eubank & Benn's fathers & would strongly suggest that they are getting their kids to fight their battles which is morally wrong! Yeah whatever I watched it anyway.
I do however have questions....
1) Has it always been acceptable for an American (in the UK, between 2 British fighters) announcer to say 'Lets get ready to rumble'?, as I thought that was for wrestling.
2) Who was the Saudi(?) guy that featured heavily on the TV?
3) Is the dancing around for the 1st 3 rounds looking like you're a couple of 17 year olds on West St after 1 to many fruit Kopparbergs on the beach, the new 'normal'?
4) How much was a ticket to go to the fight & how much to watch on TV?
5) How quickly will the rematch be announced? I assumed rematches were for draws but this appears to no longer be the case!
Edit to add. I thought that Eubank deserved the win, from a completely neutral position of not giving a s**t. Benn looked wasted at times although the camera didn't show how wasted Eubank did/didn't look.
2 Turkey
3 that wasn’t really what was happening
4 too much
5 surprised it hasn’t been already
Jackthelad
Well-known member
- Mar 31, 2010
- 1,351
I did not know he was only early 40’s! I thought he was late 50’s they treat him like some emperor or something. It’s embarrassing how boxing hails him and acts around him.
- Jul 17, 2003
- 21,031
Talksport specifically Jordan & White live in his colon, not the outer holding chamber, oh no, they’ve crawled so far up it would be quicker for that cnunt Jim White to exit through his mouth.
TWOCHOICEStom
Well-known member
Didn’t think the commentary on Sky did a good job at all last night. Could clearly see Eubank landing but they were so fixated on Benn coming back at him if you just listened you’d have thought Benn was going to win!
TomandJerry
Well-known member
- Oct 1, 2013
- 12,927
Talksport commentary was spot on
Just heard Steve Bunce say both fighters had to go to a place they’d never been to before, so at least they both got to tick off another football ground.
Lenny Rider
Well-known member
- Sep 15, 2010
- 6,494
Apparently it’s September at White Hart Lane, date subject to EPL fixture list and the Billy Ray Cyrus stadium tour.
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
- 12,897
Humour me here as it's the 1st fight I've ever seen since Eubank vs Watson. I instantly question Eubank & Benn's fathers & would strongly suggest that they are getting their kids to fight their battles which is morally wrong! Yeah whatever I watched it anyway.
I do however have questions....
1) Has it always been acceptable for an American (in the UK, between 2 British fighters) announcer to say 'Lets get ready to rumble'?, as I thought that was for wrestling.
That is Michael Buffer’s (the ring announcer in question) catchphrase. He owns the trademark to it and uses it for every show he announces. It’s definitely more of a boxing thing than wrestling.
The reason Ant and Dec has to call their song Let’s Get Ready to Rhumble was to avoid any copyright issue with Buffer.
I also believe the wrestling film Ready to Rumble could only use that title cause Buffer appeared in the film.
I'd never heard that Ant and Dec titbit. Will store in my useless trivia cache
