Paul Truscott v John Simpson RBR - Commonwealth Featherweight Title

[Tito BHB]

I think Simpson's finest fight was probably his robbery loss to derry mathews..

and hey.. 19-5 as a record certainly seems alot better then 18-6.. especially when you put in the work but didnt get rewarded

[superheavyrhun]

I think Simpson's finest fight was probably his robbery loss to derry mathews..

and hey.. 19-5 as a record certainly seems alot better then 18-6.. especially when you put in the work but didnt get rewarded

As I recall I did that one also as an RBR, and I agree that Simpson got it right in the bumhole in terms of the scoring. Matthews was deducted two points and was also knocked down, however one judge had him at 118 and another had him at 117 on the cards. Quite frankly it was a farce, and I must admit there was a part of me that thought justice was served when Tsevenpureev did what he did later on.

[CutMeMick]

Good to see you back Rhun...

Top stuff.

Upperhand to Simpson here I think he's fought the better opposition of the 2 and I think it will show in the fight.

[Saddo]

nice to see the return of the rd by rds

[superheavyrhun]

Just as an addendum to my original post, the action gets underway 10pm UK time, so in around four hours from now. European time means it will be starting around 11pm, and for the US, here's a little something Killersheep taught me:

5pm EST
4pm CST
3pm MST
2pm PST
1pm AKST
12pm HST

Thanks Greg....

[CutMeMick]

Rhun your thoughts on the fight?

[superheavyrhun]

Rhun your thoughts on the fight?

I must admit, I really like John Simpson, he's got loads of heart and he'll keep going until he's got nothing left in the tank, but I think his lack of power might be the factor here tonight. Truscott's a good boxer, and will try and stay behind the jab, which was decent for him against Akaba and try and avoid getting into the kind of battles that Simpson's well known for. Truscott on points is how I've called it, but he'll be in with his toughest opponent so far, and now doubt it'll be the first time he'll have fought a come-forward fighter of Simpson's caliber.