Linares vs Crolla 2

[Master]

I thought the fight was going to be closer that it turned out to be.

[Beanz]

I thought the fight was going to be closer that it turned out to be.

So did Ryanman

[Fenster]

For a totally one-sided fight it was good to watch. Two superduper cracking fellas. Respect.

Always been a big Linares fan... not sure he'd hold up too well against Garcia whacking him though. Even there he looked a little fragile when Crolla got some decent thumps through to the body and he got away (through his own excellence) with his face not blowing up.

[ryanman]

I thought the fight was going to be closer that it turned out to be.

So did Ryanman

You gotta speculate to accumulate.

Think I've done my speculating so from here on in I'm confident it will be mostly accumulating.

[ryanman]

[Dean Duke]

Felt a bit sad for Crolla, Linares just had his number, at top level you need an equaliser and unfortunately Crolla don't bang hard enough. Garcia rips Linares a new arshole.

[Alpha]

I also see Garcia bombing out Linares

[powerpuncher]

Linares is like many of these fighters over the years with great ability but no chin. He boxes so smoothly. He looks so pretty in there. His problem is that you can tell that he gets bothered with pressure. Crolla had a few moments where he looked to bother Linares a bit.

Linares is a great boxer but his lack of chin and fading late in fights has cost him a top spot in the sport. Garcia will stop him. No doubt in my mind.

[Alpha]

For now I think Crolla should remain at lightweight and seek out guys like Cardle or Dodd to get some confidence back before eventually migrating towards Flanagan or Campbell.

[Master]

Crolla can come again and his story is magnificent which no one can dispute.

Linares is far more experienced now and I think he has a chance of winning against Garcia. It is far from a formality.

[Memphis]

I defended Crolla/Gallagher after fight one over the tactics they used and stick they got. I cant this time around. I think they took it to heart and tried to come up with something new for the sake of trying something new, which is mental. Other than spontaneous human combustion there's only the one scenario where Crolla beats Linares, and thats by putting him under unbelievable pressure in the hope that he breaks down. How you do that by bouncing around like an idiot I dont know. Maybe subconsciously Gallagher was trying to keep Crolla out of harms way, which is odd because although I had the sound off and couldnt tell exactly what was being said, he seemed to have no trouble inviting Marcus Morrison to go back out round after round to get his head punched in.

Linares was class as you'd expect. The knockdown was a thing of beauty, he was hitting Crolla with shots he wasnt seeing coming, he was at least two steps ahead at all times. You could add up all of Crolla's good moments and make for one good round.

Linares Garcia will be tasty if it comes off. Two absolute top drawer operators keeping belts warm for Terry Flanagan.

[Primo Carnera]

You Gotta love Crolla , but Linares is a top notch quality fighter, and also a top bloke. Can't wait to see him against Garcia. Now somebody please tell me, who deserves the more money ? These guys , or guys like Haye , Bellew and Eubank Jr.?

[ryanman]

You Gotta love Crolla , but Linares is a top notch quality fighter, and also a top bloke. Can't wait to see him against Garcia. Now somebody please tell me, who deserves the more money ? These guys , or guys like Haye , Bellew and Eubank Jr.?

I'm reading between the lines here, but I think you're angling for 'Haye'?