Abraham-Murray/Crolla-Perez Plus Undercard. Saturday. 8pm. SKY. Fact.

The big problem for Murray is getting a decision against AA - not because of "dodgy German judges" because Abraham is an expert round stealer. He does eff all for two minutes then unleashes a couple of 20 second bursts that get the crowd cheering and his opponent back peddling. Only Froch and Ward have wiped the floor with him in his hundred year career.

Murray is not a big puncher but a respectful one, fundamentally sound, defensive minded and hard-as-nails. Looks certain this fight will go the distance (although AA obviously has a serious clump on him). Murray has looked better than ever since moving up in weight - albeit against limited opposition. He arguably beat Martinez and Sturm, and went 11 rounds with GGG (bloody victory in itself). He's proved himself to be a world-class fighter.

General prices

AA is 4/5 to win, 6/4 PTS.

MM is 6/5 to win, 13/8 PTS.

Draw - 20/1

Mug patriotic punt on Murray pulling it off. Plus Draw saver.


Crolla-Perez rematch.

Just about everyone thought Crolla was "robbed" last time although in reality it was a close fight. Two judges had it a draw even though Perez was docked two points for briefly turning into Andrew Golota. Who will improve from the first fight?

Crolla is a much better mover but Perez was able to land eye catching combinations, and looked the heavier handed even though he was the one turned half-drunk early.

The general feeling seems to be it's a cert that Crolla will be superior this time but i'm not sure. In these type of rematches I always think of the great In-Jin Chi immediately coming back to England/Manchester to give Michael Brodie a savage hiding. Perez team said he was ill last time (which is probably bollocks) but were more than happy to comeback for the rematch even before the alphabet gang ordered it.

General prices

Crolla - 8/11
Perez - 13/10

Unpatriotic punt on Perez being better this time around.

Surprised this is not ppv with international and domestic world title fights in the same night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=kueFTzGaGmg

My dad phoned me up earlier complaining about how shit the card is for this, I argued and said I'm looking forward to it...then he said that 'Quigg just wiped the floor with that useless bastard Martinez'

It was only then I realised he was watching the Crolla v Perez part 1 on sky sports 2 thinking it was live

A little part of me wanted to leave him to waste his night watching fights that were months old.

Murray is nothing special but he is tough and durable. AA is limited but is strong and heavy handed. I hope Murray pulls this one out.

If this on sky sports tonight? The Fight Night live says the crolla fighs on but sometimes they cut to Germany for events... Is that the case?

I believe it is, 10pm it says on the sky sports news app

I've got Abraham winning on points

Yes I believe it will come after the Crolla fight.

Yes sky sports is showing both but for some reason the description only states the Crolla fight


Prediction for what it's worth... Abraham on points but I'm no Nostradamus

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Originally Posted by GAME

Yes sky sports is showing both but for some reason the description only states the Crolla fight


Prediction for what it's worth... Abraham on points but I'm no Nostradamus

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Yes we have noticed. ;D

Murray-Abraham is before Crolla.

Murray: 9.45pm

Crolla: 10.45pm

think Murray can get a decision? If he deserves it that is

Jenkins v Nurse on now

Did sky really just say Murray vs Golovkin was a brave effort and close? Brave yes but it couldn't have been more 1 sided. I don't think Murray won a round & he was floored multiple times before getting stopped?!

Anyway Carl & Khan are ringside. Should be interesting as they aren't each other's biggest fans

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Originally Posted by GAME

Did sky really just say Murray vs Golovkin was a brave effort and close? Brave yes but it couldn't have been more 1 sided. I don't think Murray won a round & he was floored multiple times before getting stopped?!

Anyway Carl & Khan are ringside. Should be interesting as they aren't each other's biggest fans

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Murray took a fearful beating and deserves some respect for that.

Khan and Froch which ego is bigger?