Price vs Thompson 2.

All seems set for July 6th, so a good or bad move for Price?

Props to him for going for it and massive props to Thompson for letting him.

I will be pretty nervous about how it turns out though..

Massive fight and its make or break.

Great move by Price. Nothing better than beating on the man who made him breakdance. Price should win and set up a rubber match.

i fancy thompson to stop him again. imagine if he comes in better shape and more hunger to win. i think the scousers booing him resurrected his heavyweight career for him

Price won't be charging in this time. Thompson is good enough to test his chin at some stage...........

I think price will do him this time, doubt he will make the same mistake again, hel practice his defence in training, come fight night i think he will fight abit more cautiously and stop thompson between rounds 6-8. Respect for him going for the rematch straight away though.

this is massive fight for price. no excuses if he loses again. hes always looked like a guy who only just manages to stay on top of his nerves. i think he will be extremely nervous and possibly very stiff in there. if he doesnt look for the big punches, thompson could outbox him on the back foot quite comfortably, especially if hes in better shape.

thompson will have too much experience and confidence for him

If Price wins, they should cash in on him and throw him in with Wlad pdq. A fight against a ranked contender is too high risk.

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Here's mine...

They'll pay Tony Thompson to lose (he'll be retiring shortly anyway) and they'll recoup the money by building Price back up and steering him toward a huge title fight with Fury, or Wilder.... or someone?

Good move, quickest way to get back on track. I think he will stop him in later mid rounds...

What do you make of this:

"Dont believe the hype!" - Tony Thompson

We have seen in recent hours a rumour circulating that the Tony Thompson vs. David Price rematch could be very close to being made and that a date even has been set of 6th July. SylvanaBoxing.com spoke to Tony Thompson tonight to find out how much truth was behind this.  

“I really don’t know where this rumour has started! I haven’t even seen a contract yet." Apparently, "there is NO truth in this rumour at all!"

So when we asked if he was aware, no rematch will be made between Tony Thompson and David Price as of right now.

“Where is everyone hearing this at? Nope not at all, like I say, I haven’t seen a contract" so as far as he is aware, no fight is on. "Tell them you heard it from me, I haven't signed a thing, yes nothing has been signed by me" says Thompson

So it seems that this highly anticipated fight is, at the moment, nothing more than rumour and speculation! We will have to wait to see if it can be made in the future, but for now, it looks like it could be a while! "I’m not saying until I get some real offers on the table”. We heard it from Tony Thompson.

http://www.sylvanaboxing.com/tonyprice.html

That's a brave statement Tunes. We don't know how Price will handle the later rounds against a 'world level' operator. We know how he manages in the first two rounds). And unless you get caught cold in the first then your chin doesn't get better as you get more tired.

The time Price went into the second half of a fight, say against Raman Sukhaterin, his power didn't really follow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXj2wcH8U40

While his work rate wasn't immense he looked as though his energy levels were ok (and could have gone up a gear). Thompson's a different fighter to Sukhaterin however, so it'll be interesting to see what happens if it goes late.

Thompson will make Price work, even if it's purely through his movement on the outside. I can see Price being more cautious and reverting to a more amateur style, but even that's not a good idea, I think Thompson can out box him. I also think he's vulnerable to the south left over the top of his own jab. Naturally, he has a punches chance against anyone.

Props to him for taking the fight.

Strongback wrote: We have seen in recent hours a rumour circulating that the Tony Thompson vs. David Price rematch could be very close to being made and that a date even has been set of 6th July. SylvanaBoxing.com spoke to Tony Thompson tonight to find out how much truth was behind this.  

“I really don’t know where this rumour has started! I haven’t even seen a contract yet." Apparently, "there is NO truth in this rumour at all!"

I've actually heard a rumour that Wilder will be fighting Thompson??

Maloney is saying the fight is signed.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/boxing/4862602/The-Price-is-right-for-Davids-redemption.html

Maybe Wilder will fight Audley, then the Price/Thompson winner (but only if the winner is Thompson, i can't see Price squaring off against an out and out puncher anytime soon)

azania wrote:Great move by Price. Nothing better than beating on the man who made him breakdance. Price should win and set up a rubber match.

cant belive thompson has let him have a rematch so soon, he should be cashing in on the success of the first fight by taken some easy fights back in the states , then doing all he can to get fury, fantastic for price tho to put the demons to bed so soon.

There still seems to be some doubt over this fight and I am amazed if it does proceed. If it does, good luck to Price to show that it was blip, but Thompson would have to go in favourite this time.

If they had a rematch clause in the first fight contract would guess Thompson is legally obliged. Nobody particuarly wanted to see Froch Bute two but Hearn and Froch were quite clear in that if Bute asked for it in the specified period they had to go through with it.

Definitely a ballsy move from Price. I thought we may have seen him go through a tedious 'rebuilding' process, but he's straight in there for the acid test. Could be a very good or very bad move. Nice to see a fighter take this kind of risk.

About the bravest move I've seen by any HW in the best part of a decade.

Another ko loss and his career is 100% over and he'll have to watch pikey-boy steal all the glory.

TopHat24/7 wrote:About the bravest move I've seen by any HW in the best part of a decade.

Another ko loss and his career is 100% over and he'll have to watch pikey-boy steal all the glory.

I wouldn't say its particularly brave. Price is no spring chicken. I don't think he can afford to embark on a lengthy rebuilding process knocking out stiffs until hes ready for Thompson. In fairness if he's not ready for someone like Thompson now then he may as well kiss goodbye to any title dreams he has.

Thompson is ancient himself so may not be around in a few fights time and that black mark will be held against Price forever if he doesn't go out and redeem himself. Plus if Price comes out and gets rid of Thompson in spectacular style we can all get back to comparing him to Lennox (who said that...)

paperbag_puncher wrote: we can all get back to comparing him to Lennox (who said that...)

Me to annoy Gordy, you'll be pleased to know it worked. Would never compare Price to Lewis in all seriousness, Price is British.

Rowley wrote:

paperbag_puncher wrote: we can all get back to comparing him to Lennox (who said that...)

Me to annoy Gordy, you'll be pleased to know it worked. Would never compare Price to Lewis in all seriousness, Price is British.

Ah no that was a jibe at Gordy for ranting on about everyone comparing the two rather than me trying to recall someone who had said it.

paperbag_puncher wrote:

Rowley wrote:

paperbag_puncher wrote: we can all get back to comparing him to Lennox (who said that...)

Me to annoy Gordy, you'll be pleased to know it worked. Would never compare Price to Lewis in all seriousness, Price is British.

Ah no that was a jibe at Gordy for ranting on about everyone comparing the two rather than me trying to recall someone who had said it.

Terrifying to think that his ranting was somewhat justified due to jeffs impending mid life crisis

What do you mean impending Shah, I am bang in the middle of it, am going to get my ear pierced this afternoon.

paperbag_puncher wrote:

TopHat24/7 wrote:About the bravest move I've seen by any HW in the best part of a decade.

Another ko loss and his career is 100% over and he'll have to watch pikey-boy steal all the glory.

I wouldn't say its particularly brave. Price is no spring chicken. I don't think he can afford to embark on a lengthy rebuilding process knocking out stiffs until hes ready for Thompson. In fairness if he's not ready for someone like Thompson now then he may as well kiss goodbye to any title dreams he has.

Thompson is ancient himself so may not be around in a few fights time and that black mark will be held against Price forever if he doesn't go out and redeem himself. Plus if Price comes out and gets rid of Thompson in spectacular style we can all get back to comparing him to Lennox (who said that...)

Was more thinking Price could just do like Khan w/ Prescott and write-off the loss and move on sharpish. Committing to over-turning the loss is high risk low return, as in lose you lose everything, win you're no further forwards.

If Price gets beaten again he'll find it very hard to get a world title shot. He'll be consigned to domestic level in terms of his salability. Makes the decision to take this fight very brave.

Of course it might be being driven by financial necessity which would make Price a bit of a pawn.

Thompson is nearly 42 so his career is basically over, maybe 2/3 more fights max. I am guessing Thomspon wants one more shot at a belt against either wlad or vitali and if he can beat Wilder/Price/Fury in his next 2 fights he would probably get 1 last shot at a title.

Price's career should not involve Thompson in his next fight. Another loss especially a KO in his next fight and his career is basically over.

Haye had a perceived 'dodgy chin' and fought an aged competitor in a fight too much too soon. He was stopped. He didn't go for a rematch.

If careers are managed in the correct way, then a slip up doesn't stop you becoming a world champion.

If the rumour of a rematch is true (doubt it) then it's a brave move by Price and a gamble by his management.

Was it really Haye's chin that was the issue there? He just gassed after showing immaturity. Granted, Price showed immaturity too.

KingMonkey wrote:Was it really Haye's chin that was the issue there? He just gassed after showing immaturity. Granted, Price showed immaturity too.

No it wasn't Hayes chin to blame. I wasn't making any reference to that being the case. I probably didn't explain myself properly. I was simply pointing out the similarities between two British fighters who lost early in their careers against aging experienced opponents. I wasn't referring to the manner of the defeat but rather that it's possible to come back from a defeat, even with a perceived dodgy chin, if your career is managed correctly.

Thompson has no chance at another World Title shot (unless Povetkin comes a calling).

His 2nd fight against Wladamir more or less put the last nail in the coffin for him at that level. There are too many other contenders coming up for Thompson to get a sniff, plus I doubt the Klitschkos would bother trying to sell a fight against a 40 odd year old who was comprehesivly hammered twice by one of them.

Thompson will probably become a gatekeeper for the next few years, but not a cats chance in Hell he ever dances in the ring for a "proper" World Title again.

I can't really see Thompson outboxing Price off the back foot all night, the only way I could see him winning again is another hammer shot... Or erm, clip behind the ear.

Rowley wrote:What do you mean impending Shah, I am bang in the middle of it, am going to get my ear pierced this afternoon.

Impending at the time mate. We'll put a bell on you as well and get you high. Combined with your bulk = £££ from the laughing cow advertising team

AlexHuckerby wrote:I can't really see Thompson outboxing Price off the back foot all night, the only way I could see him winning again is another hammer shot... Or erm, clip behind the ear.

I'm imagining Thompson taking the sting out of shots, covering up well, moving slowly in both directions (back against the ropes) and landing meaningful southpaw counters.

If your imaging back foot boxing in the style of 'Young Ali' then me neither.

TheMackemMawler wrote:

AlexHuckerby wrote:I can't really see Thompson outboxing Price off the back foot all night, the only way I could see him winning again is another hammer shot... Or erm, clip behind the ear.

I'm imagining Thompson taking the sting out of shots, covering up well, moving slowly in both directions (back against the ropes) and landing meaningful southpaw counters.

If your imaging back foot boxing in the style of 'Young Ali' then me neither.

Can't see that one happening either really, I think he'l be covering up and waiting to time him for one shot and try and expose the dodgy chin again really, just think Price has to be more cautious, have to be fair having watched the knockout 3 million times inn disbelief, Price leaves his left hand all the way down and left himself wide open for the counter, inexplicably really.

Reborn-DeeMcK-Reborn wrote:Thompson has no chance at another World Title shot (unless Povetkin comes a calling).

His 2nd fight against Wladamir more or less put the last nail in the coffin for him at that level. There are too many other contenders coming up for Thompson to get a sniff, plus I doubt the Klitschkos would bother trying to sell a fight against a 40 odd year old who was comprehesivly hammered twice by one of them.

Thompson will probably become a gatekeeper for the next few years, but not a cats chance in Hell he ever dances in the ring for a "proper" World Title again.

if he beats wilder.price and fury in his next 2 fights then he should get a shot. he would prob be mandatory.

victorgarco wrote:

Reborn-DeeMcK-Reborn wrote:Thompson has no chance at another World Title shot (unless Povetkin comes a calling).

His 2nd fight against Wladamir more or less put the last nail in the coffin for him at that level. There are too many other contenders coming up for Thompson to get a sniff, plus I doubt the Klitschkos would bother trying to sell a fight against a 40 odd year old who was comprehesivly hammered twice by one of them.

Thompson will probably become a gatekeeper for the next few years, but not a cats chance in Hell he ever dances in the ring for a "proper" World Title again.

if he beats wilder.price and fury in his next 2 fights then he should get a shot. he would prob be mandatory.

Sod that, if he beats three fighters in two fights, give him the bloody title!

blast you. I was just about to say the same.

As you know I am a big fan of old time boxing and even I would fall short of suggesting bringing Battle Royales back.

Rowley wrote:As you know I am a big fan of old time boxing and even I would fall short of suggesting bringing Battle Royales back.

Good movie. Didn't know you were a fan of Japanese Cinema Rowlers.

I am a well cultured man Alex. Obviously it is not up there with Kes but its not too bad.

DAVE667 wrote:

victorgarco wrote:

Reborn-DeeMcK-Reborn wrote:Thompson has no chance at another World Title shot (unless Povetkin comes a calling).

His 2nd fight against Wladamir more or less put the last nail in the coffin for him at that level. There are too many other contenders coming up for Thompson to get a sniff, plus I doubt the Klitschkos would bother trying to sell a fight against a 40 odd year old who was comprehesivly hammered twice by one of them.

Thompson will probably become a gatekeeper for the next few years, but not a cats chance in Hell he ever dances in the ring for a "proper" World Title again.

if he beats wilder.price and fury in his next 2 fights then he should get a shot. he would prob be mandatory.

Sod that, if he beats three fighters in two fights, give him the bloody title!

It came out wrong but basically he has already beaten price so if he beats wilder and fury in his next 2 fights he would get a shot at a world title.

AlexHuckerby wrote:

TheMackemMawler wrote:

AlexHuckerby wrote:I can't really see Thompson outboxing Price off the back foot all night, the only way I could see him winning again is another hammer shot... Or erm, clip behind the ear.

I'm imagining Thompson taking the sting out of shots, covering up well, moving slowly in both directions (back against the ropes) and landing meaningful southpaw counters.

If your imaging back foot boxing in the style of 'Young Ali' then me neither.

Can't see that one happening either really, I think he'l be covering up and waiting to time him for one shot and try and expose the dodgy chin again really, just think Price has to be more cautious, have to be fair having watched the knockout 3 million times inn disbelief, Price leaves his left hand all the way down and left himself wide open for the counter, inexplicably really.

You say you can't see it happening then go on to describe the same as me? nice one Alex!

TheMackemMawler wrote:

AlexHuckerby wrote:

TheMackemMawler wrote:

AlexHuckerby wrote:I can't really see Thompson outboxing Price off the back foot all night, the only way I could see him winning again is another hammer shot... Or erm, clip behind the ear.

I'm imagining Thompson taking the sting out of shots, covering up well, moving slowly in both directions (back against the ropes) and landing meaningful southpaw counters.

If your imaging back foot boxing in the style of 'Young Ali' then me neither.

Can't see that one happening either really, I think he'l be covering up and waiting to time him for one shot and try and expose the dodgy chin again really, just think Price has to be more cautious, have to be fair having watched the knockout 3 million times inn disbelief, Price leaves his left hand all the way down and left himself wide open for the counter, inexplicably really.

You say you can't see it happening then go on to describe the same as me? nice one Alex!

Don't mess with Alex he works out 6 times a week and has 10% body fat not to mention he eats protein everyday.

Credit to Thompson for even accepting a rematch.

Huge fight for Price in my opinion. If he loses, he's a bit of a laughing stock and people will just say he's another Audley.

victorgarco wrote: Don't mess with Alex he works out 6 times a week and has 10% body fat not to mention he eats protein everyday.

Is he Jody Marsh?

TheMackemMawler wrote:Haye had a perceived 'dodgy chin' and fought an aged competitor in a fight too much too soon. He was stopped. He didn't go for a rematch.

If careers are managed in the correct way, then a slip up doesn't stop you becoming a world champion.

If the rumour of a rematch is true (doubt it) then it's a brave move by Price and a gamble by his management.

Exactly.

TheMackemMawler wrote:

AlexHuckerby wrote:

TheMackemMawler wrote:

AlexHuckerby wrote:I can't really see Thompson outboxing Price off the back foot all night, the only way I could see him winning again is another hammer shot... Or erm, clip behind the ear.

I'm imagining Thompson taking the sting out of shots, covering up well, moving slowly in both directions (back against the ropes) and landing meaningful southpaw counters.

If your imaging back foot boxing in the style of 'Young Ali' then me neither.

Can't see that one happening either really, I think he'l be covering up and waiting to time him for one shot and try and expose the dodgy chin again really, just think Price has to be more cautious, have to be fair having watched the knockout 3 million times inn disbelief, Price leaves his left hand all the way down and left himself wide open for the counter, inexplicably really.

You say you can't see it happening then go on to describe the same as me? nice one Alex!

I thought you meant him winnign a decision by outboxing him? I'm saying he can only win by KO.