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Hi guys,long time I've been on here folks,been busy In life,still in tune in the noble art game as usual.Looking forward to this great of love boxing,especially John Murray vs Rios and Martin Murray vs Felix Sturm,not to mention Cotto vs Margarito too.Seen a bit of the Murray vs Sturm weigh in earlier and Murray looked nervous.Hope Murray does uk proud.Could someone post the weigh in video on here for me due to only seeing bits of it and I'm interested in viewing it closer,thanks a lot;)
Not too long ago, I stated that Murray is a live underdog but upon further review, I changed my mind..
He's tailor made for Sturm..
I expect Sturm to have his way with him and i think he might even score a KO..
I"m surprised this fight hasn't got more attention on these boards. I believe Sturm is slipping and any of the up and coming middleweights could knock him off his perch. However, I don't believe Murray is that guy. I can't lie though I don't know too much about him.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Strum is holding that title hostage. When will he ever fight a worthwhile fight?
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Gennady Golovkin is his mandatory. Now that's a legitimate middleweight fight. Gennady looks to be real.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ant Live
I think Murray may be totally outclassed here. He's not like a Macklin type that will go all guns blazing.
I didn't think he was considered close to Macklin or Barker's class before he landed this shot.
Sturm wins an uneventful PTS decision or late stoppage
Sturm is rock solid , and a better boxer , he also looks bigger and stronger.
Murray doesnt hit hard, so i really cant see how it is possible for him to win.
Sturm tko 11
The only way to beat him is macklins style but with Calzaghe/froch type stamina otherwise keep away from him and pick him off which is an unlikely task
Murray is young. He has to outwork Sturm and be consistent. He must target Sturm's sides and forearms so that it is he, Murray, who dictates when Sturm stops covering up and starts fighting. It is a big ask and a massive step up for Martin Murray but if he can get Sturm to throw more, and keep out of his way when he does, he can outlast him. I thought Murray may have had a chance of a KO with a perfectly planted hook to Sturms' body but Al is right. Murray doesn't hit that hard so i think fitness may be the key. Murray on Points, after Sturm fades. Sturm came on strong against Macklin in the latter stages but Matthew faded. I think Martin Murray can keep Sturm busy for all 12 rounds and win on points. In Germany that's one hell of an ask, but he can do it by being emphatically busier. Go for it Martin.:box3:
Anyone watching this fight? I just started, but the British announcers seem to think Murray is holding his own here.
FWIW, I gave Murray rd. 6
murray looks good. i sense sturm is starting to tire...
I've been in and out, but I get the feeling that Murray could have been well ahead by now if he was just a bit busier.
murray is throwing more but sturm's punches are certainly harder.
well....if you don't knock 'em out in germany...you lose. thats the rule right?
Yup.Quote:
Originally Posted by ruthless rocco
I'm wishing I had taken Sturm by PTS instead of UD in the Prediction Contest now though.