Did Anyone Think Eubank Looked Better Against Carl Thompson Than He Did vs Calzaghe ?

[ICB]

I know i will get a lot of stick for this but i think Eubank looked better against Thompson in there 1st fight, Eubank's combination punching was superb and his hand speed looked very impressive as well, he did slow down at the end of the fight, but thats obvious because of Eubank moving up two weight classes. But whats your opinions fellas ??

[Scrap]

Having time to prepare and not kilkling himself making weight, had something to do with it I think .

[Fenster]

I think maybe another reason is with Thompson being the bigger man it really forced Eubank to FIGHT.

It's also ironic people downgrade Calzaghe's win over a "past it" Eubank (dropping weight and late notice is fair, i guess, but everyone has excuses) considering he gets so much credit for the performance directly after it.

[Macho]

In that fight with Thompson , Eubank looked better with his consistence Jabs............

[BIG H]

I think his performances in defat against Calzaghe and Thompson were better than most of his winning performances - seriously!!

He had it his own way in far too many fights, but like Fenster said in these fights he was forced to fight!

[donnydarkoIRL]

Eubank always ignited when he tasted his own blood.

[ICB]

I think his performances in defat against Calzaghe and Thompson were better than most of his winning performances - seriously!!

He had it his own way in far too many fights, but like Fenster said in these fights he was forced to fight!

Yes Eubank was the kind of fighter that if you didn't force him to fight he would be happy with just doing enough to win, when fighters like Watson, Benn, etc. Forced him to fight you saw the best in Eubank, but the problem is most of Eubank's opponent's didn't force him to fight so a lot of Eubank's fights were awkward boring fights thats why i could never be a fan of Eubank. Plus didn't really like his style.

[GAME]

I still to this day blame Warren for making the rematch with Carl so soon after the 1st fight cuz his eye obvioulsy hadnt heald. If it had he may have hung on for 3 more rounds and won on points .

Anyway . I think Joe is better than Carl and Eubank struggled to make super middle weight so Chris defo looked better in the Thompson wars . Both great fights.