[Other Sport] Tommy Fury vs KSI

[jordanseagull]

Fair play to them for effectively duping promoters, broadcasters and the public into buying into it all, and hats off for getting the money they both are, but is it really good for Boxing?

IMHO no, Tommy is a fledging pro whilst KSI would barely be classed even as a novice in traditional professional boxing in the UK.

My overriding hope, is that Tommy’s superior ability doesn’t end up with KSI going to hospital seriously hurt.

 

[BevBHA]

I'm a fan of boxing now. I only started watching because of YouTube/influencer boxing. I'd say it's not a bad thing to get new eyes on the sport.

That being said. It should probably just stay at influencer level. Pros like Tommy Fury should stick to their own lane.

If YouTubers want to call out Fury he has every right to fight them. He’s not even close to world level and most likely never will be, so he’ll never have big money fights. Perhaps a British title is his best hope but even then at his current level he’s nowhere near Mikael Lawal at Cruser or Dan Azeez at Light-heavy. These fights are minimal risk and HUGE paydays

 

[Wellesley]

Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks. I'm not sure exactly what or who I'm watching, but it's f***ing brilliant. What a fight.

 

[StonehamPark]

Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks. I'm not sure exactly what or who I'm watching, but it's f***ing brilliant. What a fight.

Same here, never heard of them but very entertaining fight.

 

[Justice]

As kids we had Bruno, Benn, Watson and Eubank on terrestrial telly. That got us into boxing. My 15 year old lad is more likely to recognise Tommy over Tyson Fury.

Like it or not "YouTube" boxing is the future. When the Saudis get bored and we all pop off, no one is paying 25 quid to watch the likes of David Haye.

Eubank/Benn fights brutal, I use to like that small fella Prince Naseem Hamed cocky entertainer and as you say all fights on the tele.

 

[Rodney Thomas]

That Dean v Walid fight was as good as you'll see on most traditional boxing cards.

 

[Rodney Thomas]

Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks. I'm not sure exactly what or who I'm watching, but it's f***ing brilliant. What a fight.

Ya dig?

 

[Billy the Fish]

Agree, that last bout was very entertaining.

Surprised there's another undercard though, what f**king time does this finish!!! Thought Dannis v Paul would be on now

If this one's shit I'm going to bed.

 

[StonehamPark]

I think this is the last fight before the co-main events.

 

[Guinness Boy]

I might watch on the stick would never pay, don’t know much about boxing although from what I’ve seen Tommy Fury isn’t that good at it.

You should see ksi….

 

[HeaviestTed]

if anyone fancies settling a bet between me and the boy - can you tell me what time the fight actually kicks off at? I would be extremely grateful.

 

[StonehamPark]

It’s been a long time since I’ve heard the USA national anthem booed that much.

Paul Dannis kicking off now.

 

[HeaviestTed]

On a separate note I can’t help thinking that they ham up the arguments and actually they are probably all friends.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Bookies are actually putting up prices on this nonsense.

 

[Hugo Rune]

On a separate note I can’t help thinking that they ham up the arguments and actually they are probably all friends.

I think you are right. It’s part of promoting the fight which is all about money and nothing about sport. It’d be no surprise if the bout is scripted too like wrestling.

 

[Pevenseagull]

It’s been a long time since I’ve heard the USA national anthem booed that much.

Paul Dannis kicking off now.

Debbie McGhee will be disappointed about the activities of his ghost.

 

[HeaviestTed]

Debbie McGhee will be disappointed about the activities of his ghost.

I went to the peacock near uckfield today and there is a photo of Paul and Debbie in the pub - weird coincidence seeing it and someone mention her.

 

[BNthree]

Funny seeing KSI’s lot acting surprised Fury won it.

 

[herecomesaregular]

Shit fight and a very dodgy win given by the judges from my seat...

 

[jordanseagull]

KSI won 1/2, Fury 4/5/6. 3rd could go either way. Obviously not a robbery, I imagine the judges took a dim view of KSI clinching relentlessly for 50% of the fight. And yes it was shite.