Yes, I think the fact they haven't operated yet is a good sign that it's not life threatening but still terrible. Often it seems you are better to lose to a guy with big power who KOs you with a couple of shots than someone with good not great power who just keeps connecting all night with heavy blows. Same as with Magomed Abdusalamov. Hopefully this is not quite so serious as that, not least because the medical attention seems to have been better.
I was surprised Blackwell's corner weren't more concerned with the damage he was taking. Think it was their call more than the ref's. But always easy with hindsight.
I did think ref was going to step in and stop the fight in the ninth but i blame the corner if anyone.
Whos fighting next week Crow? And if Joshua doesnt get that guy out there in 3 do you like the upset?
Broner vs Theophane
Helenius vs Duhaupas
Cardle vs Dodd
Smith vs Mohoumadi
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I actually can see Martin winning it if Joshua doesn't get him out of there early. We don't really know how well Martin can take a solid shot as he haven't seen him take a lot so far in his career. We've seen Joshua get staggered by Whyte, so it will be interesting to see what happens if Martin lands clean on him. I will certainly be live betting should it go past 3-4 rounds. Martin actually has a great chance here.
Adrien Broner is currently wanted for an armed robbery in Ohio as of four days ago. Assuming he makes the fight this Friday any chance this distraction or any fallout from it gives Theophane an edge that makes +2000 have some value?