Post by HBO's Boxing At The Asylum on Mar 31, 2022 12:11:23 GMT -6
BEFORE:
"This girl has potential," Kristin admits. "But, she's not in MY league, as she's about to find out."
"Kristin is definitely a girl to measure yourself against," says Billie. "The good news is, it's just as easy to
ROUND ONE:
O'Dell: "Back at ringside and that's 'Scotty Doesn't Know' by Lustra, and here comes former Unified Flyweight Champion Kristin Kreuk..."
McCarthy: "Weirdo must be going soft, because this is a REAL fighter here..."
Tess: "Although Kreuk has certainly been struggling since leaving HISC..."
O'Dell: "Kristin into the ring and helped off with the robe to reveal a sky blue number and a well-trained body, and that's 'You Should See Me in a Crown' booming through the arena, and that can only mean the singer of that tune, 'Buxom' Billie Eilish, is on her way to the ring..."
Cassie: "Another of our 'juniors', and Billie's definitely looking to do some big things in 2022..."
O'Dell: "Eilish into the ring and helped off with the robe by Jewel and Neve, and Billie in that emerald number has the crowd popping as usual. And, the ladies are about ready. Time for some picks. Tess likes Billie. Mac?"
McCarthy: "Kreuk's no tomato can. Kristin!"
O'Dell: "Cassie?"
Cassie: "I agree with Tess!"
O'Dell: "Split panel for the second time in three fights. Eilish immediately working forward as we get underway. No surprise there. Billie very physical. And, no surprise that Kreuk is looking to go technical here. She's working the left, moving the feet, making herself a difficult target..."
McCarthy: "And, more importantly, she's getting busy."
O'Dell: "Is, indeed. She's dropping rights in off the jab, keeping the left in Eilish's face, all while keeping the feet moving. It's all about angles and distance for the former champ, as Krissy shows all that boxing skill that took her to the flyweight title. For Eilish's part, the aggression is there, but she's not getting much done..."
Tess: "Is not. At the moment, Kreuk a little too slick for the less-experienced Billie..."
O'Dell: "And, we're down the stretch in the first. It's been an excellent round for Kristin, who's having things very much her way at the moment. Eilish keeping after her, but not getting to spots and getting touched up when Kreuk gets off. There's the bell. Kristin and wide in the first."
Cassie: "And, Krissy takes the early 10-9 lead."
ROUND TWO:
O'Dell: "Second begins with more effective aggression from Billie. American working the feet more, showing some angles to the Canadian, slipping that jab, stepping to, backing Krissy up with some hard right hands. Now, this is the game Billie wants to play, Mac. Bring that bantam power to bear..."
McCarthy: "As I've talked about before, lots of fights are all about terms and who can get the ones she wants."
O'Dell: "Krissy got hers in the first. Here in the second, Billie's changed that. She's pressuring, forcing Kreuk back, getting those hard right hands on target. Canadian not hurt, but she's definitely coming off second best at the moment. GOOD right hand from Billie and that got Kreuk's attention..."
Cassie: "Eilish never lacks confidence, but it has to be growing right now."
O'Dell: "And, her LEAD is also growing. The American's got it going on all cylinders and she's taking the fight to the older woman in a big way. We've got about ten seconds to go in the second round. ANOTHER good combination from Eilish and there's the bell. No doubt again. But, this time it's Billie wide."
Tess: "And, we're even at 19."
ROUND THREE:
O'Dell: "Ladies back to work. Kruek giving a little more ground behind that jab now. She's using the drop step, snapping the jab out, then moving laterally. Working to slow down Eilish, give herself some space, and, it's working in spots. Canadian has a little breathing room at the moment..."
Tess: "But, not a lot, because Billie's still working forward."
O'Dell: "Indeed, she is. And, when Eilish can close and bang, it becomes a different fight. Both fighters getting some, but not all of what they want here. Krissy getting the better of things when she can hold the American at range and box her, while Billie's scoring much more on the inside..."
McCarthy: "Ref had better watch low blows in there. Campbell helps train this girl, after all..."
O'Dell: "We're down to just fifteen seconds in a fast-paced third round and there's not a lot in it. Billie scores with a solid right hand, but Krissy steps back and bounces right, getting the jab on, doubling up, landing a good right hand and there's the bell. Very close, but Kreuk."
Cassie: "And, Krissy goes back on top 29-28."
ROUND FOUR:
O'Dell: "Beginning of the fourth looking a lot like the third. Billie pressuring, effective when she gets inside. Krissy working the feet and the jab to create space, getting the better of things when she's able to box at range. GOOD right hand there by Kreuk, maybe her best punch of the fight so far..."
Cassie: "Slowed Billie down, but didn't stop her..."
O'Dell: "Did not. Eilish still working forward and ROCKING KREUK WITH A RIGHT HAND! Krissy stumbles and nearly goes down and Billie going all in! American letting the hands go in a major way as she batters the Canadian back into the ropes and then begins a concentrated body attack..."
McCarthy: "Kreuk keeping the guard high, looking to ride this out..."
O'Dell: "Billie working hard to bring that guard down, banging ribs and midsection, going upstairs, but then right back down. Twenty seconds to go in the round. Kreuk tying up. Eilish shoves her off, works that tummy right to the bell. No doubt about it in the fourth. Billie and wide."
Tess: "And we're even again at 38."
ROUND FIVE:
O'Dell: "Eilish moving in for the kill now. She's walking Kreuk down behind that jab, sitting down on right hands behind it. Krissy willing to trade space for time right now, needs to get those legs back under her, but, even with wobbly gams, she's managing to use her veteran wiles to stay off the ropes..."
Cassie: "And, that's important right now..."
O'Dell: "Sure is, because the American is definitely trying to finish this thing right now and SHE STAGGERS KREUK WITH A LEFT HOOK! Krissy's knees give a shimmy and BILLIE DROPS HER WITH A RIGHT HAND! A power-hitting right from Eilish, and DOWN GOES KREUK!"
Tess: "And, that might do it..."
O'Dell: "Billie quickly to a neutral corner. Kreuk down on her right side parallel to the ropes. Referee's count at three. Four. Five. Krissy rolls to her left side at six. Seven. Grabs the middle rope. Eight. Pulls herself to a sitting position. Nine. TEN! It's OVER! Kreuk still trying to climb the ropes as the count passes her by and it's OVER! And your winner by KO5 is 'Buxom' Billie Eilish!"
McCarthy: "Lucky punch!"
AFTER:
O'Dell: "Let's go up to the ring and Tess Valmore!"
Tess: "I have our winner, Billie Eilish, and, Billie, this is a big win for you..."
Billie (nodding): "Sure is. That's a former champion I was in there with, a girl with a LOT more experience than I have. But, I got her out of there, got the job done."
Tess: "Obviously shaping up to be a big year for you. What's next?"
Billie (smiling): "I don't concern myself with that. I go to the gym and work hard every day. I let management worry about the rest."
"This girl has potential," Kristin admits. "But, she's not in MY league, as she's about to find out."
"Kristin is definitely a girl to measure yourself against," says Billie. "The good news is, it's just as easy to
ROUND ONE:
O'Dell: "Back at ringside and that's 'Scotty Doesn't Know' by Lustra, and here comes former Unified Flyweight Champion Kristin Kreuk..."
McCarthy: "Weirdo must be going soft, because this is a REAL fighter here..."
Tess: "Although Kreuk has certainly been struggling since leaving HISC..."
O'Dell: "Kristin into the ring and helped off with the robe to reveal a sky blue number and a well-trained body, and that's 'You Should See Me in a Crown' booming through the arena, and that can only mean the singer of that tune, 'Buxom' Billie Eilish, is on her way to the ring..."
Cassie: "Another of our 'juniors', and Billie's definitely looking to do some big things in 2022..."
O'Dell: "Eilish into the ring and helped off with the robe by Jewel and Neve, and Billie in that emerald number has the crowd popping as usual. And, the ladies are about ready. Time for some picks. Tess likes Billie. Mac?"
McCarthy: "Kreuk's no tomato can. Kristin!"
O'Dell: "Cassie?"
Cassie: "I agree with Tess!"
O'Dell: "Split panel for the second time in three fights. Eilish immediately working forward as we get underway. No surprise there. Billie very physical. And, no surprise that Kreuk is looking to go technical here. She's working the left, moving the feet, making herself a difficult target..."
McCarthy: "And, more importantly, she's getting busy."
O'Dell: "Is, indeed. She's dropping rights in off the jab, keeping the left in Eilish's face, all while keeping the feet moving. It's all about angles and distance for the former champ, as Krissy shows all that boxing skill that took her to the flyweight title. For Eilish's part, the aggression is there, but she's not getting much done..."
Tess: "Is not. At the moment, Kreuk a little too slick for the less-experienced Billie..."
O'Dell: "And, we're down the stretch in the first. It's been an excellent round for Kristin, who's having things very much her way at the moment. Eilish keeping after her, but not getting to spots and getting touched up when Kreuk gets off. There's the bell. Kristin and wide in the first."
Cassie: "And, Krissy takes the early 10-9 lead."
ROUND TWO:
O'Dell: "Second begins with more effective aggression from Billie. American working the feet more, showing some angles to the Canadian, slipping that jab, stepping to, backing Krissy up with some hard right hands. Now, this is the game Billie wants to play, Mac. Bring that bantam power to bear..."
McCarthy: "As I've talked about before, lots of fights are all about terms and who can get the ones she wants."
O'Dell: "Krissy got hers in the first. Here in the second, Billie's changed that. She's pressuring, forcing Kreuk back, getting those hard right hands on target. Canadian not hurt, but she's definitely coming off second best at the moment. GOOD right hand from Billie and that got Kreuk's attention..."
Cassie: "Eilish never lacks confidence, but it has to be growing right now."
O'Dell: "And, her LEAD is also growing. The American's got it going on all cylinders and she's taking the fight to the older woman in a big way. We've got about ten seconds to go in the second round. ANOTHER good combination from Eilish and there's the bell. No doubt again. But, this time it's Billie wide."
Tess: "And, we're even at 19."
ROUND THREE:
O'Dell: "Ladies back to work. Kruek giving a little more ground behind that jab now. She's using the drop step, snapping the jab out, then moving laterally. Working to slow down Eilish, give herself some space, and, it's working in spots. Canadian has a little breathing room at the moment..."
Tess: "But, not a lot, because Billie's still working forward."
O'Dell: "Indeed, she is. And, when Eilish can close and bang, it becomes a different fight. Both fighters getting some, but not all of what they want here. Krissy getting the better of things when she can hold the American at range and box her, while Billie's scoring much more on the inside..."
McCarthy: "Ref had better watch low blows in there. Campbell helps train this girl, after all..."
O'Dell: "We're down to just fifteen seconds in a fast-paced third round and there's not a lot in it. Billie scores with a solid right hand, but Krissy steps back and bounces right, getting the jab on, doubling up, landing a good right hand and there's the bell. Very close, but Kreuk."
Cassie: "And, Krissy goes back on top 29-28."
ROUND FOUR:
O'Dell: "Beginning of the fourth looking a lot like the third. Billie pressuring, effective when she gets inside. Krissy working the feet and the jab to create space, getting the better of things when she's able to box at range. GOOD right hand there by Kreuk, maybe her best punch of the fight so far..."
Cassie: "Slowed Billie down, but didn't stop her..."
O'Dell: "Did not. Eilish still working forward and ROCKING KREUK WITH A RIGHT HAND! Krissy stumbles and nearly goes down and Billie going all in! American letting the hands go in a major way as she batters the Canadian back into the ropes and then begins a concentrated body attack..."
McCarthy: "Kreuk keeping the guard high, looking to ride this out..."
O'Dell: "Billie working hard to bring that guard down, banging ribs and midsection, going upstairs, but then right back down. Twenty seconds to go in the round. Kreuk tying up. Eilish shoves her off, works that tummy right to the bell. No doubt about it in the fourth. Billie and wide."
Tess: "And we're even again at 38."
ROUND FIVE:
O'Dell: "Eilish moving in for the kill now. She's walking Kreuk down behind that jab, sitting down on right hands behind it. Krissy willing to trade space for time right now, needs to get those legs back under her, but, even with wobbly gams, she's managing to use her veteran wiles to stay off the ropes..."
Cassie: "And, that's important right now..."
O'Dell: "Sure is, because the American is definitely trying to finish this thing right now and SHE STAGGERS KREUK WITH A LEFT HOOK! Krissy's knees give a shimmy and BILLIE DROPS HER WITH A RIGHT HAND! A power-hitting right from Eilish, and DOWN GOES KREUK!"
Tess: "And, that might do it..."
O'Dell: "Billie quickly to a neutral corner. Kreuk down on her right side parallel to the ropes. Referee's count at three. Four. Five. Krissy rolls to her left side at six. Seven. Grabs the middle rope. Eight. Pulls herself to a sitting position. Nine. TEN! It's OVER! Kreuk still trying to climb the ropes as the count passes her by and it's OVER! And your winner by KO5 is 'Buxom' Billie Eilish!"
McCarthy: "Lucky punch!"
AFTER:
O'Dell: "Let's go up to the ring and Tess Valmore!"
Tess: "I have our winner, Billie Eilish, and, Billie, this is a big win for you..."
Billie (nodding): "Sure is. That's a former champion I was in there with, a girl with a LOT more experience than I have. But, I got her out of there, got the job done."
Tess: "Obviously shaping up to be a big year for you. What's next?"
Billie (smiling): "I don't concern myself with that. I go to the gym and work hard every day. I let management worry about the rest."
