David price has no chin

[Dark Lord Al]

That's HW boxing for you. Unless you last name is McCall, Chuvalo or Mercer you certainly can be stopped with one punch. We're talking about a 250lb guy who really only lost to Wlad before, with 25 KO's in 37 wins. You get hit with the right punch from a guy like that and you're going on your ass, no question.

Price is at a crossroads now that we've seen HUNDREDS of fighters at before. Either he'll learn from the experience and become better for it, or he'll go to shit before he really even hit his prime. Hopefully it's the former, as HW boxing really needs a big, strong guy like him in the ranks.

Exactly. I cant believe how fast boxers get shit canned these days. It was his 15th fight or something against a cagey vet left hander who caught him with a punch he didn't see. That is boxing. That is why we tune in. The unknown. In addition the punch landed on the ear/temple area not his chin. I'd wager that shots to that area have caused as many stoppages as those on the button. Again Sanders caught Wlad with a very similar punch. Wlad has been down almost as many times as Patterson and he has now been undefeated in 10 plus years and is closing in on Louis. I'm not a fan of Price but dam cut the guy some slack.

I do see your point , however Thompson isn't a real dangerous puncher like sanders.And this wasn't a monster punch, I'm not giving up on price but it was worrying the way he got one punch koed from an ordinary looking punch.

[IamInuit]

That's HW boxing for you. Unless you last name is McCall, Chuvalo or Mercer you certainly can be stopped with one punch. We're talking about a 250lb guy who really only lost to Wlad before, with 25 KO's in 37 wins. You get hit with the right punch from a guy like that and you're going on your ass, no question.

Price is at a crossroads now that we've seen HUNDREDS of fighters at before. Either he'll learn from the experience and become better for it, or he'll go to shit before he really even hit his prime. Hopefully it's the former, as HW boxing really needs a big, strong guy like him in the ranks.

Exactly. I cant believe how fast boxers get shit canned these days. It was his 15th fight or something against a cagey vet left hander who caught him with a punch he didn't see. That is boxing. That is why we tune in. The unknown. In addition the punch landed on the ear/temple area not his chin. I'd wager that shots to that area have caused as many stoppages as those on the button. Again Sanders caught Wlad with a very similar punch. Wlad has been down almost as many times as Patterson and he has now been undefeated in 10 plus years and is closing in on Louis. I'm not a fan of Price but dam cut the guy some slack.

I do see your point , however Thompson isn't a real dangerous puncher like sanders.And this wasn't a monster punch, I'm not giving up on price but it was worrying the way he got one punch koed from an ordinary looking punch.

Agreed but looks can be deceiving and that was a 260 pound plus man who caught him perfect. Even his legs were not ready for it or shall I say his feet were in the wrong place. He did look a little Carnera in there almost like he looked past Thompson towards the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Hopefully he learns, dust himself off and gets on with it. I also think he should go for an immediate rematch and not take on some soft touch. After all Thompson was supposed to be a soft touch.

Cheers

[Kirkland Laing]

That's HW boxing for you. Unless you last name is McCall, Chuvalo or Mercer you certainly can be stopped with one punch. We're talking about a 250lb guy who really only lost to Wlad before, with 25 KO's in 37 wins. You get hit with the right punch from a guy like that and you're going on your ass, no question.

Price is at a crossroads now that we've seen HUNDREDS of fighters at before. Either he'll learn from the experience and become better for it, or he'll go to shit before he really even hit his prime. Hopefully it's the former, as HW boxing really needs a big, strong guy like him in the ranks.

Exactly. I cant believe how fast boxers get shit canned these days. It was his 15th fight or something against a cagey vet left hander who caught him with a punch he didn't see. That is boxing. That is why we tune in. The unknown. In addition the punch landed on the ear/temple area not his chin. I'd wager that shots to that area have caused as many stoppages as those on the button. Again Sanders caught Wlad with a very similar punch. Wlad has been down almost as many times as Patterson and he has now been undefeated in 10 plus years and is closing in on Louis. I'm not a fan of Price but dam cut the guy some slack.

I do see your point , however Thompson isn't a real dangerous puncher like sanders.And this wasn't a monster punch, I'm not giving up on price but it was worrying the way he got one punch koed from an ordinary looking punch.

Not only was it an ordinary punch, he was rolling on his back like a turtle for four or five seconds before he even tried to get up. Even Khan and Enzo Mac haven't been that badly out of it when they've had knockdowns. It's going to make all his future fights worth watching if nothing else.

[Dark Lord Al]

[QUOTE=Kirkland Laing;1135510]

That's HW boxing for you. Unless you last name is McCall, Chuvalo or Mercer you certainly can be stopped with one punch. We're talking about a 250lb guy who really only lost to Wlad before, with 25 KO's in 37 wins. You get hit with the right punch from a guy like that and you're going on your ass, no question.

Price is at a crossroads now that we've seen HUNDREDS of fighters at before. Either he'll learn from the experience and become better for it, or he'll go to shit before he really even hit his prime. Hopefully it's the former, as HW boxing really needs a big, strong guy like him in the ranks.

Exactly. I cant believe how fast boxers get shit canned these days. It was his 15th fight or something against a cagey vet left hander who caught him with a punch he didn't see. That is boxing. That is why we tune in. The unknown. In addition the punch landed on the ear/temple area not his chin. I'd wager that shots to that area have caused as many stoppages as those on the button. Again Sanders caught Wlad with a very similar punch. Wlad has been down almost as many times as Patterson and he has now been undefeated in 10 plus years and is closing in on Louis. I'm not a fan of Price but dam cut the guy some slack.

I do see your point , however Thompson isn't a real dangerous puncher like sanders.And this wasn't a monster punch, I'm not giving up on price but it was worrying the way he got one punch koed from an ordinary looking punch.

Not only was it an ordinary punch, he was rolling on his back like a turtle for four or five seconds before he even tried to get up. Even Khan and Enzo Mac haven't been that badly out of it when they've had knockdowns. It's going to make all his future fights worth watching if nothing else.[/QUOT

Yes at one stage I thought Price was about to do a back spin. That would have made
Adolfo "Shabba Doo" Quinones or Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers proud, but it wasn't to be , it was just the upturned turtle!

[Domiko]

Prices defence is what is worrying, mabey this is the best thing that could happen to him, because when in a mini shootout with another fighter especially a veteran you dont go square on and throw a right uppercut while letting your left hand dangle below your arse like a drunk trying to gather fallen change. Thts why he got knocked out he isnt terminator he hits hard but now he knows i need to remember i can get hit and hurt BAD.

[Dark Lord Al]

Prices defence is what is worrying, mabey this is the best thing that could happen to him, because when in a mini shootout with another fighter especially a veteran you dont go square on and throw a right uppercut while letting your left hand dangle below your arse like a drunk trying to gather fallen change. Thts why he got knocked out he isnt terminator he hits hard but now he knows i need to remember i can get hit and hurt BAD.

This is a fair point , maybe Price was to used to steam rolling people, and yes his hands where very low indeed , if your chin is dodgy then a good defence is vital.