What is it about the Yanks and why they just cant make a fair fight of it?
https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/dodgy-scales-blamed-for-horn-weighin-drama-as-champ-makes-it-third-time-lucky/news-story/6f243547fe0357792b048b1ba3bf05ed

What time is it on?

Redmond Neck wrote on Jun 9^th, 2018 at 2:41pm:

What time is it on?

Foxtel Main Event coverage starts at 10.00 am tomorrow.  Gotta pay a tad under $50.00 to watch it.  I coughed so I'll be watching.

Aussie wrote on Jun 9^th, 2018 at 3:32pm:

Redmond Neck wrote on Jun 9th, 2018 at 2:41pm: What time is it on? Foxtel Main Event coverage starts at 10.00 am tomorrow.  Gotta pay a tad under $50.00 to watch it.  I coughed so I'll be watching.

I am thinking of going to one of the local clubs if they have it on the big screen for an early happy hour!

Horn got flogged in the ring.  Crawford is the real deal and Horn never hurt him or looked in contention.  The only chance Jeff had was to get lucky enough to knock him out.

Grendel wrote on Jun 11^th, 2018 at 8:40am:

Horn got flogged in the ring.  Crawford is the real deal and Horn never hurt him or looked in contention.  The only chance Jeff had was to get lucky enough to knock him out.

Yeah ... the dodgy scales story is a dodgy story.

Horn wasn't in the hunt ... he got thoroughly toasted.

This what's wrong with Australian boxing ... they have hopefuls fight hasbeens or nobodies ... then send them off to the US to test their real metal .... & they get smashed.

Horn was lucky with the Pac Man.

Whose entourage also claimed he was robbed.

Jeff is a brave & tough young bloke but he wasn't in the same class.

Horn just did 9 rounds with one of the most experienced and best boxers in the world and ended on his feet. I certainly wouldnt write him off as "not in his league" Id say that if he treats this as a learning experience he has a real chance of claiming the belt again.

Not a fan of boxing, but the little bit I saw showed that the other guy had very quick arms and fists...  Horn could train and get more with it and do a comeback were my thoughts... it's like State of Origin - they go from NRL to the toughest League game in the world and it's a steep learning curve.  Learn the lessons, train for it at a higher level, and come back...

yes, Crawford is very quick, and I think Horns extra weight worked against him.

1.
Horn exhibited more 'mental' prowess than 'physical' ability - which, might have proved superior outside the ring and suited the Australian Media's needs. But in the Ring, it proved the undoing. He should have forgot about being a 'Teacher' and learn a few things like ...not being 'cocky'.

2. Crawford exhibited an exceptional 'different' performance compared to his previous fights. He exhibited a fight as if he was on performance enhancing drugs. His work-rate was far higher than previous fights.

3. TARVER admitted to having used 'Steroids' and other Performance Enhancements' against DANNY GREEN of who he absolutely SMASHED around the ring. But the fight was done and dusted and just added more sting to the defeat to Green that there was nothing Green could do about it and Tarver laughed it off for being able to get away with it.

4. Australian 'Down Under' sport is an 'groveller' to USA for want of being a defiant 'convict' rebel against the UK.  ::) So little wonder USA fighters are not 'challenged' by the Aust Boxing Assoc, regarding drug use. Its all about "DA MONEY"  ;)


Conclusion: Horn was too 'in his head' to be any 'physical' threat and Crawford exhibited every sign of being totally 'roided up' like Tarver against Green.

Horn could only fight forward. Get him on the back foot and he opens up.
Crawford worked this out by the 3rd. He knew to stay away from horns hook too, and he did.
Experience paid off.