Part 3: Shona McGarty vs Lacey TurnerOK I won't pretend I know anything really about soap operas, so I won't patronize anyone by looking up these two's characters on google
But I have both of these girls fight in the BBU and it has to be said that these girls are not the biggest bantamweights by any stretch but they have a hell of a punch on them as their past victims can attest too.
The interesting bit in the build up was that Lacey was undefeated, while Shona had only lost 1 fight in her career, leading to some wondering if the winner might actually get a title shot at our new BBU bantamweight champion Helen Flanagan, which would be another soap opera battle.
Surprisingly for all the vile talk before the fight that I won't repeat; the fight actually started with a whimper, either they respected each others power or simply were afraid to really go for it, with Shona arguably getting the better of the action with smarter boxing technique.
It was round 3 when the fight lit up; Lacey baiting Shona to fight like a woman, leading to a vicious exchange, one Shona came out worse as her left eye begun to swell from a right hook.
After that the fight really came to life! Both took a tumble in round 4, with both really getting to feel each other power, which I think in turn led to them losing their tempers, which led to what can only be described as brawling around the ring.
As the fight wore on; Shona would go down twice more, she showed her incredible toughness to keep getting up, that's till round 9 when Lacey finally found an off button with cross punches putting her down for the count.
The after fight scenes was as unrepeatable as the build up, with Lacey humiliating Shona and almost getting us taken off air for the night because of it.
The main thing to discuss is that the fight was one of the best so far this year, back and forth went the fighters in an absolute war, with both deserving a round of applause for effort.
Lacey continues to look good in getting the win, still though there are issues that I think keeps her from elite level, she has powerful fists but even with her small size for a bantamweight, she isn't quick on the canvas, just loading up punches all the time, which a smarter boxer will someday take advantage of and punish her.
On Shona; she started the fight off with a good gameplan, she was too easily taken off that plan by simple words from her opponent, hopefully her manager sits her down and gives her a lecture on not letting her temper get the better of her because I think she is a good talent.
Again Shona loads up a little much on her punches instead of timing her punches better, but at least for two rounds here she showed she has actual technical boxing skills if she actually wants to use them.
On a side note; it looks like Samia Ghadie wants a clash with both women; I don't fancy her chances against these two powerhouses as her chin isn't what it was, just some friendly advice.
Shona McGarty :Best of luck to
Lacey if
Samia is dumb enough to step through the ropes against her,i have beaten the snot out of the skank twice,time for another EastEnder too oblige.
As for me i will hit the gym and wait for my next victim to emerge if anyone dares to face me.