Someone said it in the match thread at the time. Was obvious we weren't getting anything from the game, why risk it. Could understand if we were pushing for an equaliser.

Few prediction sites I look at sometimes, not one of them has us down for a win. 4 sites = 0-1, 1-1, 0-2, 1-1. Even the neutrals have lost confidence in us. ??

Yeah, let's see how AJ does v Pulev. Depending on the performance I would maybe take Usyk for the win for a bit of fun. I've just lost all confidence in AJ. Not because he got decked by Ruiz. Hey, it's heavyweight boxing, can happen to anyone. I don't subscribe to the fat mexican BS. It's more AJ's mindset. He was fighting so scared in the rematch. And not just that, it's the interviews he's done since. I look in his eyes and I'm not sure he even has the same confidence in his abilities. I'm not a hater. I like the guy. Think most of the hate comes from jealousy of the astronomical sums of money he's earnt. That, and everyone loves seeing someone knocked off their pedestal. If he looks good v Pulev and I see the confidence back, he may win me over. But a weak performance where he looks scared of getting hit, and I'll be starting to think he's never going to get a Champion's mindset back.

Yeah, fair point. Hadn't really thought about it like that. He certainly seems to get a pass for the testing furore and ban, whereas other boxers are tarred and feathered. Haven't said what the bets gonna be yet. ? Not welshing, but for example, my offer might be he definately lasts 8 rds and is also up on cards at that point. Seems you two think he gets blasted out in 5 or something. Anyway, would all depend on the opponent. Let's see what the future brings.

If boxing was just about size then we'd all be rich from picking the winner of a fight everytime. It's a bit wordy, but if you're interested read the first couple of posts in this thread. He breaks it down well. https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/a-helpful-guide-in-processing-the-win-over-chisora-by-the-charismatic-enigma-that-is-oleksandr-usyk.657740/ A few highlights: So Del Boy knowing all of this, came out guns blazing, trying to impose his size on Usyk and ragdoll him around the ring. And unlike most fighters at Heavyweight, Chisora is actually capable of executing this strategy to perfection, since it's literally his style... Take the style that gave Fury issues, like Wallin, well Usyk does everything better than Wallin. The style that gave AJ problems, like Parker and Ruiz, Usyk does everything better than they do. The styles that have given Wilder issues, slick southpaws, Szpilka and Ortiz, Usyk is far slicker, with far better stamina than both of them. But the people who seem to have convinced themselves that it will be a walk in the park for the Big 3, you're deluding yourselves. I agree with at lot of what he says. I reckon Usyk could be a real contender in the heavyweight division, for the next couple years at least. If I end up with egg on my face for saying that, then so be it. Tell you what, if/when he gets matched with one of the big boys, come back to me, we'll have a little charity bet. He's a very accomplished boxer, and to be quite frank, AJ is massively overrated. No-one likes to hear it, but Joshua was expertly managed by Eddie Hearn during his pro career after the London Olympics. His achievements far outweigh his talent. His bank balance certainly does. Hearn may not be good be for boxing fans, but he's a magician for most of his fighters. Tony Bellew has double digit millions in the bank for instance.

Dubois is the next Mike Tyson though. All aboard the hype train....choo choo! I'm in carriage C getting stuck into the drinks trolley. ? I think you and Tomphil maybe getting me wrong. I'm not saying some of them don't beat him, it was the term "ragdoll" I was struggling with. He's got far too much experience and ring IQ for that to happen imo. If the likes of AJ and Wilder beat him, it's probably Rd 5/6 onwards with him up 4 rds up, and then yes, their power may take over and put him to sleep. I don't see them bullying him like some folk say. He's not that bloody small. And if gets to later rounds with him well up on points then fighters will start getting desperate. And he could well take advantage of that and pick them off. Imagine if the supposed small fry sparked out one of the main contenders. ??? Anyway, shud be fun to watch, let's get it on.

I guarantee you Wilder and AJ don't get anywhere near to ragdolling Usyk. He's 6"3 btw. Wilder could well "ice" him, but he can do that to anyone. Hughie Fury?! My word, Usyk is so many levels above him it's not even worth putting on. You're right, no way anyone pays to sanction that fight. Parker maybe. But at 33 Usyk doesn't have time to piss about. He wants to fight the best, so let's crack on and do it.

Seems like there's an echo in here. The same echo I've been hearing for years and years - (it's a hell of a big cave we all inhabit, and boy is it dark!) So how come us average joe fans can see this clear as day, but the experienced professionals paid millions of pounds struggle to see the light?! We all joke how we concede 2 goals every game, and therefore need 3 goals to win. Last 5 matches = 10 goals conceded (And I suggest if Coventry hadn't gone down to 10 men so early they would have bagged 1 or 2 goals too). So, I console myself with the notion that we're good attackers nowadays, we bang in the goals right?! That's what it feels like. Last 6 matches = We've been nilled 3 times. So we're only scoring in 50% of matches. Then my head gets in a spin.....I lose the will to live..... and come to the conclusion that we're just generally......SHIT!! And have been for a long time. Then I remember how excited and optimistic i was a mere 3 weeks ago on deadline day, the anger and rage builds up inside of me, and I go sit in the corner of a dark room and gently rock. ??? Happy pre lockdown Sunday everyone! ?

I think he has a good chance against AJ. Fury would easily beat him.

Absolutely, I get sucked in everytime. What can I say, I love the sport. And like with Rovers I'm an eternal optimist. Always think a humdinger of a scrap will break out and I'll miss it. Pretty sure I paid for Bellew Cleverley. ?‍♂️?‍♂️?‍♂️ Yep, folk like me are the reason Eddie drives a Bugati, I'm fully aware of that.

For 1st time this season I'm not paying to watch. Want to do the boxing tonight, and can't justify £30 on live TV sport in 1 day. I'd prefer to pay to be entertained as a neutral tonight, than pay this afternoon just to be angry and disappointed. I think we'll lose. If we win a barn storming 4-3 thriller, I'll be gutted to have missed it, but will be over the moon to be back on track for playoffs.

Seem pretty obsessed with height which is a bit odd. They planning on peppering the box with long balls and crosses or something. I thought Swansea were a ball on the floor, passing team anyway.

I figured you were talking about us.

Ah, that'll explain the big hole at the back then.

Who dived in on the halfway line for the 2nd? That started it all.

3-1 done. Great finish for 3rd from outside the box, in off the post. Keeper had no chance.

Gutted to concede. Relieved to still have 11 on the pitch mind.

Where is the River Hum? Is the fishing good there?

Mines perfect. Not dropped at all.

You need to download and login to the ifollow app. Seperate to where you buy it. I think.....that's what I do.

?? Don't think you're factoring in 2nd half subs - SG, Evans, and Bell. ??

They say it's the hope that kills you. And I've got a lot of hope after seeing that team.

So frustrating. And doesn't help to dispell the notion that sometimes we aren't the most well prepared, professional outfit. I'll be honest, I'd never heard of Sarr before yesterday. Not popped up on my radar. But having done my research since I can see he was MOTM last December when they beat Man U 2-0 with one newspaper stating "A Sarr is born." So it was hardly a secret. And we seemed to have zero plan to deal with it.

My biggest problem with yesterday: A few weeks ago it was said Cardiff nullified us by having a plan and doubling up on Dolan to plug that outlet. No offence intended, but in reality, Dolan is still a no-mark free transfer from a mid table Championship club. Yesterday we were up against, I assume, the most expensive winger in the League at 30 million. What was our plan to counteract this? As far as I saw, it was to play an incredibly high defensive line (pretty much halfway line), and leave Sarr 1 on 1 with the weakest member of our back 4. And repeatedly let him run at said defender.....in space.....without giving any assistance. And then everyone appeared shocked with the predictable results this tactic produced. I'm fine with Rovers adopting this high line, high press approach in general. It's exciting to watch and will help us win games over the season. But you have to adapt to your opponents, and yesterday, that tactic played right into Watford's hands.