Chris Eubank post-Hatton/Pac '09

[berry]

'Ricky was reckless. I imagine he didn't listen to the trainer, Floyd Senior. But when he did counter punch after the first round, Ricky was doing good before he lost his control again.

'He may have possessed a faster foot speed than Pacquaio, but Pacquaio was in control enough to use multi-directional foot movement that caused Hatton to keep having to change direction once he'd got close to catching up with him. Ricky would then get frustrated, throwing wild punches to try to close the distance, and Pacquaio's masterful movement would come into play in that as soon as he'd land on Ricky, he'd weave and side step to avoid exchange.

'Ricky wanted to fight, Manny wanted to box and punch. Pacquaio has the discipline and conditioning to weave and side step after almost every punch or combination he throws. Maximo Pierret taught this to me and I put it into practice in one of my best wins against Graciano Rocchigiani.'
-CE

[Dark Lord Al]

Its insulting that the clown Eubank spouts his bullshit , Ricky got hammered fighting the best 2 fighters on the planet.
Eubank didnt fight G-MAN / Toney / Jones JR / Mcallum / he kept it in the UK , i really cant stand him.

[erics44]

Its insulting that the clown Eubank spouts his bullshit , Ricky got hammered fighting the best 2 fighters on the planet.
Eubank didnt fight G-MAN / Toney / Jones JR / Mcallum / he kept it in the UK , i really cant stand him.

You know what the pitty is, things have changed and eubank would get the same respect now unless he did travel

His career would probably be very different

[Master]

Eubanks was a solid fighter when he fought Benn and Watson, but after that near fatal fight he took the Sky money and fought wasters. Cannot blame him for that but I cannot credit him for it either.

[Dia bando]

Eubanks was a solid fighter when he fought Benn and Watson, but after that near fatal fight he took the Sky money and fought wasters. Cannot blame him for that but I cannot credit him for it either.

He was getting good pay day's off Sky, I don't think he feared any fighter he was a showman
come on you lot he was entertaining.

[beerjelly]

I always liked him. He was my favourite when I was a kid. You can understand how a fight such as his with Watson could change a fighter, he was never the same after that.

[berry]

Its insulting that the clown Eubank spouts his bullshit , Ricky got hammered fighting the best 2 fighters on the planet.
Eubank didnt fight G-MAN / Toney / Jones JR / Mcallum / he kept it in the UK , i really cant stand him.

Well, Ricky got paid £17,000,000 to fight the best fighter - Eubank maybe didn't even get offered £1,700,000 to do the same.

He fought Pacquaio 12 years into his career. Eubank fought Calzaghe 12 years into his career, on 11 days notice for about £200,000. He then moved up not one but two weight divisions, and dominated a 210lb ripped warrior twice before his eye shut both times - knocking the 210lb ripped warrior down twice in the first fight, and in the second fight lifting the 210lb ripped warrior clean off his feet with an uppercut.

No comparison mate.

[Althugz]

Its insulting that the clown Eubank spouts his bullshit , Ricky got hammered fighting the best 2 fighters on the planet.
Eubank didnt fight G-MAN / Toney / Jones JR / Mcallum / he kept it in the UK , i really cant stand him.

Well, Ricky got paid £17,000,000 to fight the best fighter - Eubank maybe didn't even get offered £1,700,000 to do the same.

He fought Pacquaio 12 years into his career. Eubank fought Calzaghe 12 years into his career, on 11 days notice for about £200,000. He then moved up not one but two weight divisions, and dominated a 210lb ripped warrior twice before his eye shut both times - knocking the 210lb ripped warrior down twice in the first fight, and in the second fight lifting the 210lb ripped warrior clean off his feet with an uppercut.

No comparison mate.

Exactly. Dont forget on that weeks notice he also held his own against Calslappy. 8 rounds to 4 is no shame on a weeks notice.

Eubank was awesome..I know his record sucked but he and Benns rivalry was legendary and they did a lot for British boxings popularity. Eubank also knew how to entertain..He was cut from that same Ali cloth in the way he would do or say whatever he felt.

I never understood why us Brits get so butt-hurt when someone gives an honest assesment about a Brit fighters performance. It's immature and Eubank gave a near perfect assessment of what went down during Hatton and Pac. He's also perfectly placed to make that call with his experience and achievements

[berry]

His record sucked?? He fought teak-tough Eric Holland in just his 4th fight, world-rated Anthony Logan in just his 12th fight, useful Hugo Corti (who knocked out legendary Hugo Corro and v.nearly had Pyatt out in the first round), Benn twice, Watson twice, future world champs (Malinga, Rocchi), former world champs (Lindell, Rocchi), heavy hitters Thornton 'n' Wharton, Euro champ Close, Collins, Calzaghe... and Thompson four weights higher than he fought Holland at... His record certainly didn't suck!

[Master]

Eubanks experience will be invaluable when he brings a long his son. That will be a great partnership to see grow and develop.

[AdamGB]

Its insulting that the clown Eubank spouts his bullshit , Ricky got hammered fighting the best 2 fighters on the planet.
Eubank didnt fight G-MAN / Toney / Jones JR / Mcallum / he kept it in the UK , i really cant stand him.

What he said was pretty much spot on?...

[Dia bando]

Eubanks experience will be invaluable when he brings a long his son. That will be a great partnership to see grow and develop.

I would expect Jr, to have top class sparing and coaching and I no it's early day's but to me he look'a a quality fighter.

[Master]

Eubanks experience will be invaluable when he brings a long his son. That will be a great partnership to see grow and develop.

I would expect Jr, to have top class sparing and coaching and I no it's early day's but to me he look'a a quality fighter.

That was the best debut i have ever seen of any boxer.

[Dia bando]

Eubanks experience will be invaluable when he brings a long his son. That will be a great partnership to see grow and develop.

I would expect Jr, to have top class sparing and coaching and I no it's early day's but to me he look'a a quality fighter.

That was the best debut i have ever seen of any boxer.

When you have seen lot's of fighter's, over many year's you no a good one when you see one and
that's Jr I agree.

[Althugz]

His record sucked?? He fought teak-tough Eric Holland in just his 4th fight, world-rated Anthony Logan in just his 12th fight, useful Hugo Corti (who knocked out legendary Hugo Corro and v.nearly had Pyatt out in the first round), Benn twice, Watson twice, future world champs (Malinga, Rocchi), former world champs (Lindell, Rocchi), heavy hitters Thornton 'n' Wharton, Euro champ Close, Collins, Calzaghe... and Thompson four weights higher than he fought Holland at... His record certainly didn't suck!

Meh, I guess sucked was a strong word but it could have been a lot better. Trust me, I wish it was because I still love Eubank and that time in British boxing.

I suppose the case can be made that he beat Benn who beat a few World rated guys..and he beat future world champs. His jump to Cruiser at an advanced stage in his career has to be admired too. Wish he taught Calzaghe a lesson while in his peak though. Calzaghe the charisma void would have warmed up the undercard for every Eubank main event if their careers were on parallel paths.