posted Aug 14, 2008

Because of the reach advantage he definately needed to take it to him on the inside, but instead of lunging he should have closed him with his gloves up. Just think he was a bit nervous and desperate, and needed to vary his punches more.

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posted Aug 14, 2008

I think pecadillo hit the nail on the head, in a pro fight both boxers would have beaten tir opponents. The problem is this isn't a pro fight and you have to box in a certain way, Bradley didn't and really paid for it. Billy Joe was a bit unlucky but should learn from the cuban boxer how to make your punches score.

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posted Aug 14, 2008

Thanks for the response Scottrf, but sorry I should have worded it better, I was wondering on Pecadillo's opinion on how Saunders should have fought the fight as he feels his he had no game plan, which could be correct to be fair. Agree with what you're saying though.

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posted Aug 14, 2008

I was expecting Bradley to just maybe not lunge in as much,it all seemed a bit predictable, i accept the problem he had with reach advantage, but everything seemed a little rushed.He also seemed intent on spoiling his opponents work rather than trying to slip punches and counter.The same goes for Billy Joe.I dont know whether they felt they needed to go for the KO or not, but i feel in the amateurs, you need to feel your opponent out a little in the opening round and then up the workrate rather than going out all guns blazing

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posted Aug 14, 2008

Nah joe murray was out boxed

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posted Aug 14, 2008

Saunders never had a chance with those judges today. The amount that he got in that were not counted was unreal. The French lad also had a load of his punches counted that he didn't connect properly with.

That may sound biased but I say what I saw. The boxing judges are a shambles.

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posted Aug 14, 2008

I don't think you can question the judges' scores in Bradley's fight. However, I was a bit perplexed when Bradley admitted after the fight he hadn't done his "homework" on his opponent. He fought with his "heart and not his head". When the Head coach agreed about his attitude it makes me wonder if this gentleman should be in charge of the team, partic as he sent somebody home for being over weight!

I hope we win medals but we need to examine why some of our boxers are not achieving what is expected of them.

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posted Aug 15, 2008

Bradley was beaten far and square, but the scoring in general inm Beijing has been suspect to say the least!

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posted Aug 15, 2008

Well put "willtellyouthis". The way our boxers were being hyped up beforehand, you (and the boxers)could be forgiven for thinking that all they had to do was turn up and the gold was theirs! Fun-time Frankie didn't think even that was necessary!! Run it past me again, how much of OUR money are they being paid? Still never mind, we can always have the consolation of blaming the scoring system,dieticians etc, after its all over. Not forgetting of course that this is only a rehearsal (for our boys that lost or were overweight)for the London olympics in 2012. Well bang a gong and bring them on!(more excuses that is)

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