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A big CC for that, man I've never seen Byrd look so heavy on his feet, those years are catching up with him, about time
for him to drop down to Cruiser me thinks.
..he was a lot slower and his reflexes don't look as great as they once were but byrd really didn't look all that bad against this guy, i was actually surprised they stopped the fight when they did.
Yes he did look decent, but like you said, he has slowed and I think that it's enough to nullify his chances against any top heavyweight (even today's heavyweights)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mar
no argument there.....Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep
Byrd and Brewster both have that look like they want to keep something back so they're still human enough to enjoy their families. That's when it's time to get out. I've never seen him that stationary, although he wasn't that terrible, just terrible for him. If he'd developed power throughout the years he would have put this guy on his butt. Instead he relies too much on pitty-pat punches like it's Olympic boxing.
I still say any struggle povetkin had against byrd is because byrd is a southpaw. Watch how he wants the throw a punch but seems to hesitate only because byrd's jabbing with his right hand.
From that camera angle it looked like a very bad stoppage. Byrd seemed to be giving a good account of himself up to that point.
Byrds finished. He was fighting like a man whos legs have gone. Thing is he aint quite Winky ;)
Cant blame a man for trying.
Byrd's Corner/father threw in the towel.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
Was that his son working the corner? Brutal...
Byrd is now forced to fight a style that he can't win with against the top guys, and it just exposes him to more punishment.
I hope he retires with his head held high for his against the odds accomplishments.
I read an article where byrd wasn't upset at the stoppage and told his corner he was toast after the 6th. The stoppage makes more sense to me now.
cc. Thanks for the info.Quote:
Originally Posted by lance Uppercut
Does anyone know if Povetkin has much power?
Yeah it looked like his kid was giving him advice?? Then he jumped right in the ring after the fight? The boy didn't throw the towl in did he?Quote:
Originally Posted by Myk_Myk
Byrd really should retire now. At 37 this was his last shot and he couldnt do it. Little point in trying again as the likely results probably wont be any better.