Matt O'Brien

If there were any doubts about those “financial troubles” stories, now we know. At 49, he gets beat up and stopped by any top-level fighter.

@linares_ca_93 Long night, indeed 🍻

‼️ It's the day, and without being disrespectful, I think it's going to be a long night for the British Fans in New York.

Incredible performance from Dalton Smith. Meant business from the off, landed solid precise shots to dominate first few rounds. Then showed proper mettle, fought fire with fire, and knocked out the division's supposed 'dangerman'. Amen, new champ. #Boxing #MatiasSmith

Wild take. Couldn't believe the commentators were watching the same fight, either. Quality fight and a great win for Dalton Smith.

Other "tops" on the list, for fun: Fighter: Bud or May Fight: JMM-Pac Round: DLH-Quartey, R6 KO: JMM-Pac Match-up: DLH-Tito Upset: Mosley-Marg. Letdown: Oscar-Tito Robbery: Pea-JCC Puncher: Tito Pure boxer: Pea Underachiever: DLH Underappreciated: Mosley Dark horse: Quartey

Going through a bit of a lull at the moment, but welter's always been a classic division. The 90s era onwards was jam-packed with quality fights. FWIW, my top 3 performances from the list: 1. Bud TKO Spence 2. Mosley TKO Margarito 3. Pac TKO Cotto

@theocogs Quality content man, great work.

I'm considering closing up shop on @80sBoxing. I started this account some 6 to 7 years ago and I've thoroughly enjoyed spreading the good word about the legendary fights and fighters of the 1980s. I've met some great folks here and learned a ton, but I've been feeling a bit burned out lately and I think I'm going to shut down the semi-daily posts of #OTD fights, birthdays and 80s boxing history. Everything I've ever posted will remain archived as long as this place exists, but I'll probably convert this account to a personal one that still may tweet some boxing content occasionally, but as part of my own broader interests rather than the primary focus. Thank you to everyone who has supported my efforts here and especially to the ones who have gone out of their way to express their appreciation. You've made it all worthwhile, but I feel that my job is done here when it comes to this subject.

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Add one more great performance to the list. What a fighter. #CaneloCrawford #Undisputed 👑

"A good big 'un always beats a good little 'un." Also, a few super-fights where the challenger jumped up two weight classes: –RJJ W12 Ruiz –Mosley W12 DLH –Duran W15 SRL –Pacquiao TKO8 DLH –Spinks W15 Holmes –SRL W12 Hagler #CaneloCrawford #Boxing

"I've never seen such a refereeing piece of nonsense!" It was #OnThisDay when thousands of Britons invaded Las Vegas to see "Hitman Hatton" challenge "Pretty Boy." Check it out: thefightcity.com/dec-8-2007-may… #Boxing #History #OTD From @Boxinphilosophy With full fight video

It was #OnThisDay, an unexpected KO and "a scintillating performance that sent shockwaves" through the sport. And in honor of the occasion, here are Lennox Lewis' Top 12 Greatest Victories. Check it out: thefightcity.com/top-12-best-le… #Boxing #History #OTD From @BoxinPhilosophy

We present here a compendium of remarkable battles from The Nineties, complete with videos. It was a decade when anything seemed possible for boxing, and more actually happened than we could have expected. Check it out: thefightcity.com/fifty-epic-fig… #boxing #history

It’s hard to believe that Terence Crawford fought Errol Spence one year ago today in what was an absolute megafight. Our @BoxinPhilosophy looks at Crawford’s virtuoso performance. Check it out: thefightcity.com/spence-vs-craw… #boxing #OTD

A year ago to the day. Gotta be up there with the best performances of the 21st Century, by one of the best boxers, in one of the most significant fights. #Boxing #P4P thefightcity.com/spence-vs-craw…

One judge gave Estrada 4 of the 6 completed rounds. Absolutely mental. Tbf, he was also the only judge to score the knockdown round correctly (Bam did not deserve to lose that round 8-10). #Boxing #EstradaBam

#OTD in 2000 Oscar De La Hoya fought Shane Mosley in what’s all too rare these days: a clash between two of the very best in the sport, pound-for-pound. And one that lived up to the hype. Check it out: thefightcity.com/june-17-de-la-… #boxing #history

What a man. #ATG

@RCFights @TeamMatchbook Split and majority decisions look like good value to me. Can't see either getting stopped and expect a close fight, with both winning their share of rounds.

Been a minute but back at it with the @TeamMatchbook previews. Strong opinion on the big one Saturday and think the price is way off 👇 insights.matchbook.com/boxing-tips/ry…

Almost time 🥊 🔥 #Undisputed