Bellew v Usyk

[KickMuck]

I think Bellew's brain is still scrambled, he seems to be stuck on repeat 'He's a great champion, I don't know what round it was, he's a great champion, he beat me fair and square, he's a great champion, what round was it, he is a great champion, he beat me fair and square, he's a great champion'

And then when they start booing Eddie Hearn 'NO NO don't boo him, he's a great fighter, he's a great champion' silly cunt thought they were booing Usyk

Oh not just me noticed this then.

[Batman]

I think Bellew's brain is still scrambled, he seems to be stuck on repeat 'He's a great champion, I don't know what round it was, he's a great champion, he beat me fair and square, he's a great champion, what round was it, he is a great champion, he beat me fair and square, he's a great champion'

And then when they start booing Eddie Hearn 'NO NO don't boo him, he's a great fighter, he's a great champion' silly cunt thought they were booing Usyk

Oh not just me noticed this then.

obviously not

I can't believe that 2 of the judges had him winning at the time of the knock out, that is why I stuck a few quid on an SD decision, there was always going to be one prick who was going to give it to Bellew regardless.

[Batman]

That KO will join my YouTube favourites along with Amir Khans KO's

[Master]

That KO will join my YouTube favourites along with Amir Khans KO's

Khan and his Mrs looked shocked when Bellew was knocked out. Eddie was also ready to catch Bellew as he fell.

[Spicoli]

For once I'm not entirely skeptical about a guy hyping a move up. But heavyweight is another matter for Usyk. The man has completely cleaned house so should be fun to watch. Most assuredly would take him more serious than Miller fighting faded 45 yr olds and TBAs for trinkets.

[Master]

Bellew was winning the fight?

[KickMuck]

I had a shitty streams and missed many moments while switching through trying to get one steady. But i saw Bellew win 3 rounds marginally. Missed the entire 6th but owell i didnt pay for it so i cant grumble.

I caught the end though and Tonys brain looked fried.

Looking forward to seeing how Ursyk fairs in the HW's.

[palmerq]

Bellew was winning the fight?

Yes could you not tell by him becoming mostly ineffective and tired and taking damage and then resting on the floor... that's how you win fights

[Alpha]

I'm one of Usyk's biggest fans but I gave Bellew the first 3 rounds. Other rounds were also close.

[Fenster]

I'm one of Usyk's biggest fans but I gave Bellew the first 3 rounds. Other rounds were also close.

Yeah it was only the last couple of rounds Uysk really dominated, it took him until the 4th round to get his range which is when the fight quickly went south for Bellew.

Once Uysk was consistently landing his jab Bellew was reduced to swinging for a home run. Good fight.

[Fenster]

Haye and Froch's scoring is brilliant - they give more 10-10's than me, prime Jim Watt and Reg, I advocate more 10-10 rounds in boxing, however, you're not allowed to give 10-10's just because your mate got whupped in that particular round. Hilarious.

[X]

I give Bellew some credit for his bravery, and definitely for being able to promote and build up very average matchups. The guy can talk, and he can annoy people ..... which sells tickets and PPV.

Definitely overachieved in his career.

However, in this fight, it went like this;

Bellew spends two rounds skirting the ropes, trying to draw the Southpaw Usyk onto a big straight right counter. Usyk has seen many fighters doing this standard tactic and just refuses to play ball.

Next two rounds are Usyk gets the jab going and starts to break Bellow down with hurtful right hooks.

Next two rounds, Usyk pressures Bellew constantly giving him no respite or time to take a sneaky break. He cuts off the ring, very smart footwork, and the sheer volume of accurate punches knocks the stuffing out of Bellew ..... who is only trying to survive at this point.

7 and 8 are as one sided as you are going to see at top level. Bellew just has the shit beaten out of him.

[Freedom]

Bellew was winning the fight?

Not in reality, just in the minds of the home judges.

Bellew looked good for awhile and did win a few rounds, though. I had Usyk ahead just 4 rounds to 3 after 7.

Short video of Usyk's KO

The KO from a different angle

[Hulk]

Well done, Bellew.I had him winning the fight 5-2 or 4-3 at worst, but he got caught with a beautiful punch. Bellew was a class act after the fight.

[powerpuncher]

Bellew did better than I thought he would, but I only had him winning one round. Two other rounds were pretty close that I could see be given to Bellew. Definite home town scoring with two judges having him ahead.

Usyk is just like other great fighters. He gets better as the fight continues and adjusts. Bellew fought the best fight he could. He went all out and got brutally KO’d because of it.