Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook

[powerpuncher]

Brook did what he needed to to win but I will disagree with some people. I think that porter did get exposed. I actually mentioned a while ago that I had thought that porter got a lot of unwarranted hype. He beat Alexander convincingly and then beat paulie. Both were good wins but nothing to warrant him to be the next big thing.

Porter showed that he has huge weaknesses. I don't think that he will ever raise to the top of the division. He has a style which lends itself to look impressive with some fighters but exposes huge flaws against others. He will probably stay around top 5 in the division for a while but that's about it I think. It's still a good win for brook though.

[Rantcatrat]

Brook did what he needed to to win but I will disagree with some people. I think that porter did get exposed. I actually mentioned a while ago that I had thought that porter got a lot of unwarranted hype. He beat Alexander convincingly and then beat paulie. Both were good wins but nothing to warrant him to be the next big thing.

Porter showed that he has huge weaknesses. I don't think that he will ever raise to the top of the division. He has a style which lends itself to look impressive with some fighters but exposes huge flaws against others. He will probably stay around top 5 in the division for a while but that's about it I think. It's still a good win for brook though.

Part of it could be that Alexander and Malignaggi aren't big welterweights and both aren't big punchers. Porter can walk through their punches to get inside and do his work. With Brook, he faced a solid, natural welterweight, who has enough pop to keep Porter honest. Brook shook Porter a few times in the fight, which was impressive.

I like Porter though and I hope he can learn from his mistakes, move forward, and get on another good streak.

[TitoFan]

Shawn will have a place among the top welters as long as he's active. His Tazmanian Devil style simply overwhelms most opponents, and coupled with his physical strength and stamina, it was simply too much to handle for the likes of the Magic Man and Devon ("HeadButt") Alexander. But Kell kept his poise, counter-punched beautifully, and imposed his own size and power on Shawn. From a fan's perspective, Shawn's style is not for me. I'd much rather watch the smooth, slick Brook any day of the week.


An improved version of Naz, AND..... without the flying magic carpet rides, half-hour disco dances, and annoying big mouth.
Kell's got himself a new fan.

[Master]

For the British posters who stayed up, what time did you go to sleep and are you feeling tired today?

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I'm done with staying up. I have two little boys and my life just can't accommodate with these late nights any more I honestly find that the best way to watch these fights is as soon as they finish (set alarm/ guess work) and catch the early uploads before they get taken down.

I'm an hour behind everyone else but I'm not tired and/ or drunk

[Beanz]

For the British posters who stayed up, what time did you go to sleep and are you feeling tired today?

I recorded but watched the Sunday morning repeat so that I did not have to fast forward through the usual krappy American undercards before Brook. I can not stay up to some ungodly hour anymore my health prevents me and it was my Grandsons 3rd birthday party Sunday lunchtime.

Very Happy for Brook, hopefully he will have a chance to demonstrate his top boxing skills next time out with a less ungainly opponent.

[Master]

For the British posters who stayed up, what time did you go to sleep and are you feeling tired today?

I recorded but watched the Sunday morning repeat so that I did not have to fast forward through the usual krappy American undercards before Brook. I can not stay up to some ungodly hour anymore my health prevents me and it was my Grandsons 3rd birthday party Sunday lunchtime.

Very Happy for Brook, hopefully he will have a chance to demonstrate his top boxing skills next time out with a less ungainly opponent.

Sky was showing the fight for free because of the football starting. I stayed up and watched Omar Figueroa vs Daniel Estrada which was a very good fight and kept me awake. Bika v Direll was poor and the sky channel went off at 4am before the Brook fight. I was annoyed. Kirland gave me a link but I went to bed.

[Beanz]

For the British posters who stayed up, what time did you go to sleep and are you feeling tired today?

I recorded but watched the Sunday morning repeat so that I did not have to fast forward through the usual krappy American undercards before Brook. I can not stay up to some ungodly hour anymore my health prevents me and it was my Grandsons 3rd birthday party Sunday lunchtime.

Very Happy for Brook, hopefully he will have a chance to demonstrate his top boxing skills next time out with a less ungainly opponent.

Sky was showing the fight for free because of the football starting. I stayed up and watched Omar Figueroa vs Daniel Estrada which was a very good fight and kept me awake. Bika v Direll was poor and the sky channel went off at 4am before the Brook fight. I was annoyed. Kirland gave me a link but I went to bed.

Do you not have Sky Sports then?