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Post by realview on Jun 16, 2019 7:17:35 GMT
Tom Hilton: Hello ladies and gentlemen, this weeks BBU action saw some possible interesting moments with the Lioness stable, while Wembley Stadium hosted some great fights.
Today show will discuss the following: *Robin Holkzen vs Sophie Howard* *Yasmin Verheijen vs Nabilla Benattia* *Nicola Mimnagh vs Peta Todd* And *An interview with Stella Maxwell*
We hope you enjoy today's show, a big thank you to everyone who takes the time to read these posts.
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Post by realview on Jun 16, 2019 7:18:59 GMT
Part 1: Robin Holzken vs Sophie Howard This fight took place on Tuesday with plenty of eyes on how the rookie Robin going into her third fight, with some wondering how safe Sophie really is in the Lioness Club stable.
In the build up most of the talk was on Robin, which I can tell you upset Sophie when she spoke to us before the fight, not understanding the hype of the younger fighter.
When that bell rung Robin showed Sophie what she can do, with at first her defence on show; blocking the headhunting punches from the veteran, before she came firing back with some crisp counter punching.
As the fight wore on Sophie couldn't find any answers for the more physical fighter, with the punishment finally coming to the end in the fourth round as a hooking barrage sent Sophie to the canvas flat out.
After the fight was definitely a spectacle or to be precise Sophie made herself one, she stormed out the ring pushing some jeering fans in the front row after she was seen arguing with some of them, it'll be interesting to find out if the BBU board spoke to her and the Lioness stable over that.
Her anger was most likely born out of the rumours she might be replaced by Robin, well this fight didn't exactly show she deserves her spot if it is up for grabs, which her stables management are telling me right now isn't.
While Robin deserves credit for this performance, which has leveled her overall record now to two wins and two defeats, she had a wide range of punches and looked great on defence, which is the perfect building blocks for a future of an elite fighter.
If she does get backing then she might achieve her potential, right now it is going to be interesting to see how she does as a free agent.
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Post by realview on Jun 16, 2019 7:20:40 GMT
Part 2: Yasmin Verheijen vs Nabilla Benattia Grudge fights sell; so do two hot women, this was a fight that would sell anywhere in the world, which luckily happened in Wembley Stadium.
Basically the story starts with Nabilla knocking out Yasmin's friend in the BBU Jessica Michibata, Nabilla was let's say not so flattering about Jessica which made Yasmin want this want this fight even more.
Nabilla didn't hold back verbally about Yasmin going into this fight, while Yasmin was reportedly fuming but wanted to let her actions do the talking.
It seemed when the action kicked off that Yasmin might have been letting her temper control her, she fought her opponents slugging style to start and got caught with some nasty hooks across her face.
It took the third round for Yasmin to have any real success, which was halted by a dirty low blow from Nabilla, which forced the referee to step in to give the Dutch woman a breather, while give Nabilla a warning.
After that low blow though Nabilla simply powered forwards and Yasmin looked in no shape to stop the assault, with a left hook sending her to the canvas for a count of eight.
The next round saw the demise of Yasmin in this fight, her nose was bloodied before she was sent down for the count, with Yasmin probably asleep for a hundred count to be honest.
I like Yasmin but her head wasn't in the right place going into this fight, the whole revenge mission mixed in with the taunts in the build up from her opponent led her into going down the garden path into snooze land.
Though the one big mark on this fight for Nabilla was the low blow, it could be argued that Yasmin was on the road to recovery in the fight till the blow come in, Nabilla I know will claim it was an accident, the footage tells a different story.
While it is Yasmin's other friend and possible future team mate Robin Holzken that might have stole the headlines from both, after the fight she challenged Nabilla to a beach boxing bout, which was duly accepted.
I hope Robin learns from Yasmin's mistakes or it could end up being deju vu for the Dutch girls against Nabilla, we'll see possibly next month that fight so keep your eyes peeled for that.
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Post by realview on Jun 16, 2019 7:21:27 GMT
Part 3: Nicola Mimnagh vs Peta Todd Nicola has been lost in the shuffle sadly, as she has started well in her career going into this fight unbeaten after her opening two fights, we have had her on her the show so admit we are bias towards her.
Peta meanwhile has had a slow career let's say like her style, she has two wins on her record too, the difference is she has ten defeats as well, but she has fearsome power when she can land it.
When the fight started they traded mostly single punches, Peta did land a hard right hook in the opening round, she didn't land much more though as Nicola deftly dodged her with better footwork in the round.
Nicola nearly had Peta down in the second with a nasty looking uppercut, which knocked the head back of the English lass, forcing her to hold on for dear life.
The fight sadly descented into a clinch fest as Peta didn't seem like she had come to fight, more audition for Strictly Come Dancing as she kept holding Nicola, then just worked with single punches when she did fight, her feet planted as always.
It was the fifth round when something major happened, Peta got caught with a right across her cheek, making her tumble into the ropes then the canvas.
She did beat the count but frankly the referee could have stopped it then, with Nicola charging in to just batter Todd, making the referee have to step in as Peta was out on her feet.
It was far from a great performance for Nicola against a lackluster opponent, she got the win and shook off ring rust is all her camp will care about, though she needs more confidence I feel in her impressive footwork as she hasn't the raw power of her divisional rivals.
The main person I believe they want to see Nicola against Rozanne Purcell, they have had words before and their similar backgrounds and styles would make an excellent contest.
While the bigger news with Peta was her arguing with her manager Samantha Fox, if we get more news on the repercussions of that I will of course report it.
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Post by realview on Jun 16, 2019 7:22:13 GMT
Final Part: an interview with Stella Maxwell (Michelle Joy Phelp sits with Stella Maxwell on a photoshoot set, both smiling as they have a cup of coffee)
Michelle: I am honoured to be sitting with the beautiful Stella Maxwell for this interview.
Stella: (waving to camera) hey guys.
Michelle: OK so we like to show videos where we can of our ladies, here is a special one you did for Victoria Secret to show why you are one of the most popular models in the world.
Michelle: I have to ask how does it feel to do this job?
Stella: well it is my dream, every time I get to do a shoot I get to travel the world, see my friends and get to feel beautiful, I know I have been blessed.
Michelle: OK I better ask you about boxing before I get sacked (laughs) you made your debut in 2016 against Jenny Frost, how did it feel getting into the ring the first time around?
Stella: oh God it feels so long ago, I had spoke to Alessandra (Ambrosio) and Adriana (Lima) about boxing, they gave it to me straight that yes it will hurt, but the thrill of fighting in front of large crowd would be something I'd never forget.
Once I had knocked out Jenny I knew what they meant, before that I was well... Let's say a bundle of nerves that I tried my best not to show.
Melanie: since then you have had a mixed fortune, I don't want to be harsh but what do you think is holding you back from reaching your potential?
Stella: (looks slightly annoyed) I won't pretend that I have had great success because that would be a lie, if you look at my record when I win I have stopped opponents in the early rounds.
I just wish that I had backing to help me out, I do a little sparring with friends but it isn't the same as full time training, I will just keep doing what I am now till something chances.
Michelle: a little good news for you at least, we can announce that next month with it being Crossover month, that you will be fighting Jaimie Alexander on the Crossover preview card, how are you feeling about that?
Stella: I mean Jaimie is tough, you see her play these bad ass roles on TV and I know from people who have fought her that isn't just a character for, she really is tough.
The thing is though that physically I feel with my youth over her and hand speed, if I fight smart I will stop her, it will be an exciting fight I can definitely tell you that.
Michelle: we haven't much more time so my final question is who is the person you'd love to fight the most?
Stella: hmm... Well there are several girls in my mind, I'd love to put that Yasmin Verheijen in her place after she luckily beat me.
The one who I'd love to fight is Miranda Kerr, she has done a lot without management behind her, that's a fact I respect but I feel I can take over from her, do what she can't and win the gold in the FCBA.
Michelle: thank you Stella for taking the time to talk to us.
Stella: (blows a kiss to the camera) thank you all.
Michelle: that's all we have time for this week, I hope you enjoyed this weeks episode, thank you to everyone who took the time to read these posts and we hope to see you next Sunday morning for our next edition.
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Post by Miranda Kerr on Jun 16, 2019 14:34:37 GMT
Hello everyone, As a former bantam & lightweight BBU champion I'm proud to confirm that Stella's request has been noticed! She's a nice girl but not exactly in my league yet! Let's hope she does better than Elsa Hosk last time around! (giggles). It's admirable Stella tries to keep her PR going on both sides of the Atlantic but somehow I don't think she erases the smile off my face! No offense Stella but you're not ready for THIS!
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Post by Stella Maxwell on Jun 18, 2019 23:33:26 GMT
Hey Miranda! While I am glad you think I am a nice girl, I am also someone on the way up babe, I get better in the ring with each fight and I am in great shape. Yes you have had a great career that I respect as I have said, the thing is though is I am going to do what you couldn't, I will win gold in this country and America. Judging by way you are talking you are after a fight with me, so since I will be beating Jaimie's ass early in July, how about we go to America and the FCBA, the big lights on the PPV card and I show you how ready I am for you. You won't like the answer though I warn you, so if you secretly want to call me to back out, claim you have a tummy ache for the public, I won't hold it against you. This is the new face of Victoria Secret boxing
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