What was I thinking? Back to back weeks choosing upsets? Turns out the massives were right, Bradley would outwork Devon and use his come forward attacking style to rack up the rounds.
I'm sure that everyone watching the fight last night also was so devastatingly disappointed with the fight ending before we had to watch another few rounds of a boring "action" fight.
Did you ever hear the crowd even cheer? Why didn't the HBO booth do some UFC tricks and turn up the stadium mics?
The stoppage is going to be the most intriguing topics in boxing circles. Devon seemed like he didn't want to go on because of stinging in his eye. Certainly, he is going to have critics saying that he quit and he could have continued. However, I saw something different. Throughout the fight Alexander and his corner never changed their fight plan, which was incredible to me. It didn't really feel like they HAD a fight plan coming in. Perhaps, they didn't feel as though they were ACTUALLY losing on the score cards.
Also, all the rounds were tough to score. Perhaps the corner was making a shrewd decision to see if they can get out of there with a split decision or even a draw. If the fight continued, it would be hard to see Alexander actually winning another round.
All in all. Disappointing fight. I labeled this as a great boxing match. Yet, these fights are exactly why the boxing critics from MMA scream and yell how boring our sport is.
PS. Thanks but no thanks says HBO on the rematch.
Told you boxing sucks....J/K
ReplyDeleteLOL, yea boxing can be disappointing sometimes, but you cant say MMA isnt sometimes disappointing as well
ReplyDeleteWhat are you talkin bout..........................
ReplyDeleteMMA is always disappointing!