Groves-Di Luica/Ryder-Khomitsky/Hibbert-Martin - Saturday/Sky Sports. Fact.

Two cracking even money fights plus Groves get a confidence booster.

Apparently Groves recent "poor" form was all Paddy Fitzpatrick's fault (trainer gets the blame, who'd have known?). Di Luica has been picked to get chinned, but when? He went four rounds with Bute before jumping on the deck and looks like he quit against Rebrasse after seven. I think this will go similar to the Bute fight.

Groves rd 3 (7/1) rd 4 (6/1) rd 5 (6/1)

Sergey Khomitsky - who works for Blofeld when not boxing - is much better than his record suggests. If you're not borderline world-class he'll expose you - as Buglioni and Etches found out. He's hard as nails with a dig in either hand. The only man to stop him is GGG (surprise!!!), but even then he went out on a knee looking at his corner with a "i've had enough of getting clumped by this fucker" expression on his face.

Ryder is the 1/2 favourite. Is Ryder good enough to box on the move for 12 rounds? Probably. He was boxing well against Blackwell before surprisingly getting chinned and gave Billy Joe Saunders a close-ish fight. If it goes the distance I would expect Ryder to be in front. He's generally 6/4 to win on PTS. However, he has to make the finish line.

I'll take the Bond villain by KO at a general 5/2.

John Wayne Hibbert is coming off two cracking up-and-downers for the Commonwealth title against Dave Ryan - lost the 1st, was a bit "jammy" to win the 2nd. Being 10 years older than 21-year-old Martin he obviously has an edge in experience. He's the heavier hitter and will look to put pressure on the young fella. They have sparred hundreds of rounds - Martin thinks he has Hibberts number through that. Martin is quick and will look to box on the outside. Although not a big whacker I quite fancy the young pie and mash kid to pull off a late-ish stoppage.

Martin by stoppage at a general 3/1

the ryder fight is the one im looking forward to

the groves opponent doesn't look like he will cause any problems, looks like a case of how fast George can knock him out

and I agree with you, the khomisky KO is a very good bet

I like Khomitsky because I backed him as the underdog to beat Buglioni and Etches. Remember him retiring Jamie Moore, giving Murray two tough fights (turned Murray into a drunk the first time).

The funker doesn't know he's meant to lose and thankfully the promoters keep bringing him back.

Khomitsky Etches was a good fight

the more I think about it the more i'm certain ryder is going to get beat

buglioni fought khomitsky at super middle , i'm not sure ryder would handle buglioni like that

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Originally Posted by erics44

Khomitsky Etches was a good fight

the more I think about it the more i'm certain ryder is going to get beat

buglioni fought khomitsky at super middle , i'm not sure ryder would handle buglioni like that

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I'm getting confused here. Ryder hasn't gone up to SMW has he? could be a good scrap. I hope Ryder gets back on track, but it's a tough fight.

Ryder doesnt have enough to beat this fellow.

He made a fool of Buglioni and showed where he is at world level. Nowhere.

Quality fights, surprised Hearn has not made this ppv.

Hall looking very comfy in the first live fight of the night.

Halling waffling like it's a competitive fight. Hall winning easy

Stoppage bit early for me but shut out up til there for me.

Looking forward to next 2 fights.

"Agyei-Dua is comfortable on the ropes" - he's getting his head smashed in for gawd's sake

Hall impressive stoppage.

Hall had stamina issues in the past. Reason? He was living off beans on toast :D

Sky need to get new commentators in. Paul Smith be decent I think.

Evening @Fenster / Chaps

Just fucked the missus off to the bedroom ;D so watching this.
Should be a good fight this Ryder one.... think Ryders getting banged out in this one

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Evening @Fenster / Chaps

Just fucked the missus off to the bedroom ;D so watching this.
Should be a good fight this Ryder one.... think Ryders getting banged out in this one

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Ryder grinds a points win here for me

He's cut already

Nasty cut too so should liven things up :)

Clash of heads

The Bond villian putting it on him

Only a matter of time before the heads clash again

This could be 3 all regardless of what the comms are saying

I have it 4-3 Ryder through 7

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I have it 4-3 Ryder through 7

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Odds looking very short on Ryder. Tempted on the draw at 33/1

That cut looked bad but nit been a factor (so far)

I covered the draw from the start. Ryder looks like winning though

The fuck! 2 minute round

This Nick Halling cunt is the worst comm ever. Fact.

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This Nick Halling cunt is the worst comm ever. Fact.

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I dont know Jim Watt isnt any better.

I had it 115-114 scoring one round even. Cards probably widers as close rounds likely given to home fighter.

Well at least one of the judges had it closer than those biased clowns.

Not a good fight but that was the way Ryder had to win.

Was happy with 115-113 or 116-112. Only giving Khomitsky 3 rounds too wide for me. Righy guy won though.

Bad start by Martin.

Was 2 not a clear Martin round? Sky making out Hibbert won it?

2nd round was Martins. Jim liked what Hibbert was doing getting smashed in the mush

Martin coming back into this. Think hell take the remaining rounds for a win.

Good fight. Hibbert wilting a bit

Hibbert up 1 on my card through 9

What happened?

Bizzare stoppage

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What happened?

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What happened is me surging ahead in the prediction contest.