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Since you are not very humble and cautious, since you boast and brag, I want to know some things. What are the weaknesses of a prime Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvelous Marvin Hagler? (Technically, not physically) Also, with you introducing yourself with your past posts, and ending every post with "I know boxing", are you trying to get acclaim for your knowledge and skillful writing? If not, why would you include your past posts in your introduction? If you are a good writer and "know boxing", don't you think people will notice it straight away and remember you because of it? Unless you're trying to imprint in people's brains that you "know boxing", what's the point? I think that you come across as immature because you seek confirmation that you are a good writer and "know boxing". "If you don't agree with me it means you haven't been listening" -That kind of suits you :) I really dont boast or brag, and Im sorry you got that impression. Being knowledgeable doesnt mean you're conceited. And I acknowledge that everything I say is my contribution and my opinion, not the word of God. But to answer the questions you posed, SRL had a small tendency to overestimate his abilities. The main reason he lost to Duran was becuz he standed in and traded with him instead of using his movement, like he did in the rematch. By laying on the ropes and being flat-fooded, against a fighter who excels from that same posture, he put himself at a disadvantage. He also commonly dropped his hands and didnt protect himself, which cost him against Kevin Howard, Camacho, Norris and Lalonde. MMH on the other hand would sometimes not be more offensive. In bouts he lost by close decision, he didnt do enough to pull out the victory. There was never that sense of urgency with him in his fights cuz he thought he was well ahead. Sort of like Winky Wright. He also would rush in with his head out which would make him suceptible to getting hit unnessasarily. I introduced myself and my past posts so that I can get better acquainted with people on the board and so that everyone can see that Im here to make valid contributions to the board. Im sure people will notice that im knowledgeable when it comes to boxing. I dont seek confirmation in any way, becuz even if u dont agree with me, you can tell by the nature of my posts that im not pulling what i say out of my ass. Just my 2 cents. I know boxing. (Call it my avatar if you will)

Ha, I like Mayweather just as much as he appears to, but I am realistic and unbiased. I know all fighters strengths and weaknesses. Since you are not very humble and cautious, since you boast and brag, I want to know some things. What are the weaknesses of a prime Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvelous Marvin Hagler? (Technically, not physically) Also, with you introducing yourself with your past posts, and ending every post with "I know boxing", are you trying to get acclaim for your knowledge and skillful writing? If not, why would you include your past posts in your introduction? If you are a good writer and "know boxing", don't you think people will notice it straight away and remember you because of it? Unless you're trying to imprint in people's brains that you "know boxing", what's the point? I think that you come across as immature because you seek confirmation that you are a good writer and "know boxing". "If you don't agree with me it means you haven't been listening" -That kind of suits you :)

I know ma dude where I am from we say the same thing. I always tell ma friends to keep it 100 so we get no bullshit and just keeping it real. I don't really know who she is actually I saw the pic and I was like DAMN gotta avi that shit. lolz no doubt yo shorty was fly as fuck dogz.. yea though a lot of people don't be knowing what I mean by 100 they be asking me why I say that, I guess it's a slang that is popular but not everybody knows.

i think ud have fun talking to Horus (the guy in my sig links). Ha, I like Mayweather just as much as he appears to, but I am realistic and unbiased. I know all fighters strengths and weaknesses.

In terms of Mayweather's career, hes had an illustrious one. You cant take away from his natural abilities or his P4P status. What bothers me is the criticism he is receiving from the boxing world on his opposition lately. I wish that he would move to focus more on fighting the best fighters out there, instead of the most financially beneficial fighters. I mean, IMO Mayweather beats Cotto, Mosley, Cintron. I just wish he would fight them becuz that would further his legacy and add more great fights with fighters in their prime to his career. All in all, his career has been great, but not as great as it could be becuz of the caliber of fighters he has faced as of late. But, his career isnt over yet and I hope he fights more fighters in their prime so that he can silence the naysayers. Just my 2 cents. I know boxing. i think ud have fun talking to Horus (the guy in my sig links).

Welcome mr darkvladimir. Just wondering if you're a black guy who's rooting for wlad. Or maybe a black russian. I say you know your boxing man. Thanks. Black guy from Boston, born and raised. Haitian descent.

Welcome mr darkvladimir. Just wondering if you're a black guy who's rooting for wlad. Or maybe a black russian. I say you know your boxing man.

what got u banned in the first place? i remember there was this vladimir who was a real floyd nuthugger You talking about me? I never got banned.

Oscar could beat Floyd if... He worked on his conditioning, utilized his jab for the duration of the fight, and attacked at a steady but consistent pace. You cant wait for Floyd and let him set himself up. You do that and he just picks you apart. Oscar fights flat fooded to conserve energy. What he doesnt realize is that by doin that, u give more of a stationary target to your opponent. If he works in his conditioning, he'd be able to fight on his toes, coupled with a consistent jab, and he has a really good chance. But honestly, the strategy to beat Floyd is nothing new. Problem is, no one has been able to consistently go through with the strategy. You saw Oscar do it for 4 rounds, Zab Judah do it for 5. Bare in mind the last prime fighter Floyd has fought is Ricky Hatton, a natural junior welterweight. Before that, Phillip N'dou is 2003. I think he beats Cotto due to speed, beats Cintron due to speed/intelligence, beats Mosley due to prime skills, but will have fits with Margarito and Williams, big guys who have the height/reach advantage, big punch outputs, and good speed. I agree that Floyd is picking a safe fight to pad his pockets. They made stupid money in the first, and lets be honest, if any of us were floyd we'd naturally want to make stupid money again. Regardless, I feel Floyd has a few holes that can be exploited. Its up to Oscar to successfully do that. I think Floyd should be trying to unify. Regardless ill be the first to order this one. Boxing is my life. Thats my 2 cents. I know boxing. Jones Jr: "I'll Fight Pavlik Anytime Anywhere"Jones-Pavlik is a bout I doubt will happen. Pavlik moving from 160 to 175 would naturally slow him down, it wouldnt make him faster. The weight would suit him well becuz of his tall, lean frame, but it would hinder his speed. You cant really say if his power would increase/decrease. In any case, Jones is the natural LH and would obv have the speed advantage. Speed kills, unless nullified by power or ring generalship. Pavlik's work rate would enable him constantly apply pressure to Jones, but the added weight might limit the amount of punches he can throw. Jones also has the intelligence on his side, whereas Pavlik is pretty one dimensional (double jab- right hand). Jones' speed, intelligence, and weight advantages could give him a really great chance to win this fight. Pavliks reach, height, power and punch output advantages give him a really great chance as well. All this makes for a great fight. Unfortunately, I seriously doubt itll happen. Win lose or draw Pavliks fighting Duddy later with a unification with Abraham later in the year. Im thinking Jones will be sidelined and face the winner of Calzaghe-Hopkins in his next fight. Just my 2 cents. I know boxing. Best of the LW fab 4 a while ago... Casamayor. Really good handspeed, good boxing skills, ring generalship, defense and intelligence. Really good fighter in his prime. Just my 2 cents. I know boxing. Roy jones at 154 to face mayweather??? Wouldnt happen, 154 is too low for Jones. We need to have more fighters engaging in competitive bouts in their respective weight classes. All this catch weight business is saturating the game. Jones should work within the confines of his division, Floyd should do the same. Moving up or down a weight division is fine, as long as its not at the fighters expense. Just my 2 cents. I know boxing. Should Floyd be stripped? The belts at stake for Mayweathers defense against hatton were the WBC and Ring magazine WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. Thats a fact. Now, the fact that Hatton is a natural junior welterweight is another issue, but it doesnt discount that this was a welterweight defense. We have to stick to the facts and adhere to the rules when we form our opinions. Granted, I agree that Floyd should be fighting natural WW fighters in their prime, it doesnt change the fact that he became linear WW champ when he beat Baldomir, was allowed to fight at junior middleweight against Oscar, and then came back to WW to defend against Hatton. I believe the WBC should be enforcing its mandatories upon Mayweather instead of giving him repeated extensions. And Mayweather, as a true prize fighter and champion, should be constantly seeking to fight the best. floyd would need to give up his belts to fight Oscar, or be stripped, unless the WBC gives him an extension for the Oscar fight. In which case he would have to agree to defend against his mandatory WBC fighter Andre Berto. The Ring belt he has couldnt be stripped becuz The Ring doesnt strip its champions. Just my 2 cents. I know boxing. *EA* announces TWO new Boxing games! ummm last time i checked, EA sports studio in chicago, which handled FN 1, 2, 3 was shut down. Meaning FNR4 was shelved for the moment being. My info is courtesy of Game Enforcer mag. I checked the source link on the first post in this thread and it mentions nothing of FNR4, only Facebreakers. So unless someone can provide credible info stating that FNR4 is in development, dont hold ur breath. It aint happening. :sleeping:...

what got u banned in the first place? i remember there was this vladimir who was a real floyd nuthugger who got banned? I wasnt. This is my first time on here.

Darkvladimir How can you rate Joel Casamayor above Juan Diaz given Casa's last performance and Diaz's last 2 performance? Also, what DO you think of Floyd Mayweather's career as of now? I didnt rate Casamayor over Diaz. The thread in question was asking for opinions on who was the best LW in the past. The 4 in question were Casamayor, Castillo, Corrales and Freitas, to which i felt Casamayor in his prime due to his handspeed, his punch output and ring generalship. In terms of now, Juan Diaz all the way. In terms of Mayweather's career, hes had an illustrious one. You cant take away from his natural abilities or his P4P status. What bothers me is the criticism he is receiving from the boxing world on his opposition lately. I wish that he would move to focus more on fighting the best fighters out there, instead of the most financially beneficial fighters. I mean, IMO Mayweather beats Cotto, Mosley, Cintron. I just wish he would fight them becuz that would further his legacy and add more great fights with fighters in their prime to his career. All in all, his career has been great, but not as great as it could be becuz of the caliber of fighters he has faced as of late. But, his career isnt over yet and I hope he fights more fighters in their prime so that he can silence the naysayers. Just my 2 cents. I know boxing.

Darkvladimir How can you rate Joel Casamayor above Juan Diaz given Casa's last performance and Diaz's last 2 performance? Also, what DO you think of Floyd Mayweather's career as of now?

nah it is catchy though, u right though I got a signature too I just ain't been using it because it's really a farewell/compliment that we use around my hood, if you keep it 100 you being 100% honest and if you end a conversation with 100 it's respectful farewell after you've said everything you need to say about an issue, don't know if you knew that but in case not thats why I use that.. suttin I don't know yet though WHO IS THAT CHICK?! lolz I know ma dude where I am from we say the same thing. I always tell ma friends to keep it 100 so we get no bullshit and just keeping it real. I don't really know who she is actually I saw the pic and I was like DAMN gotta avi that shit.

If you're looking for mature discussion and thoughtful debate, you'll get some of that here.. but don't spazz out when you find name calling and insane ideas.. Ive already noticed alot of nuthuggers and ballbuddies but good looks for the heads up

You only say that because you have a signature line as well..........100 nah it is catchy though, u right though I got a signature too I just ain't been using it because it's really a farewell/compliment that we use around my hood, if you keep it 100 you being 100% honest and if you end a conversation with 100 it's respectful farewell after you've said everything you need to say about an issue, don't know if you knew that but in case not thats why I use that.. suttin I don't know yet though WHO IS THAT CHICK?! lolz

Shane Mosley-Ricardo Mayorga in Talks For May Me personally, Mosley has already stated he wants to remain at welterweight cuz that is where he feels most comfortable. Going back to 154 to fight Mayorga is pointless, and accomplishes nothing. For Mosley to remain a serious contender in the WW division, he needs to face a really good WW. Clottey sounds like a really good opponent, though hes Cintrons mandatory. Cintrons busy with Margarito, so Clottey should step up for Mosley. Id even rather see Judah-Mosley even. Lets try to keep the best fighting the best, and move toward linear champs. Thats my 2 cents. I know boxing. Paul Williams reach is greater than Wladimir Klitschko's Williams' 82 inches is longer than any of the four current reigning heavyweight champions, including 6'-6 1/2 " Wladimir Klitschko, who stretches an inch less and longer than our P4P King’s, which is only 72 inches. This is just my 2 cents. I know boxing. If Hopkins beats one of the best fighters in boxing at 43 years old... A Hopkins victory over Calzaghe, at this stage of his career, furthers his legacy. And beating Calzaghe is no ordinary feat. But we have to bare in mind that it also depends on how Hopkins wins. A win reminiscent of his victory over Wright isnt going to go over well with a couple people. A win similar to his victory over Trinidad or even Tarver makes a statement. And lets not discount the caliber of fighter that is Calzaghe. Hes a P4Per, top 4 in most lists. A win for either guy cements their respective legacys, but becuz of the intangibles stacking against Hopkins, it would be sweeter for BHOP. Also lets bare in mind the winner of this bout undoubtedly meets Jones, which is a even better fight. This is just my 2 cents. I know boxing. Malignaggi, Torres on The Ricky Hatton List Ricky Hatton's next opponent should and will naturally be a tune-up. Coming off not only your first loss but also a knockout destructive loss can have serious ramifications on a fighters psyche. Given Hattons strengths, and most importantly his weakness, bouts with Malignaggi, Torres, or Witter are by no means "walk in the parks". A bout with Rees, now we're talking. Though Hatton has some attributes that could allow him to beat all the aforementioned characters (speed, unorthodox movement, steady aggression), he also possesses some defiencies that would allow him to potentially lose to the aforementioned fighters (lack of technique, ring generalship, questionable defense). Rees is by far his easiest fight, and makes the most sense financially, economically, and spiritually, as it would ensure victory and uplift not only Hatton following his devasting first loss, but also his fans. This is just my 2 cents. I know boxing. Gomez: "I'm a Faster, Better Boxer Than Cotto"Guys, a Cotto-Gomez fight in theory is nothing new in boxing. For many years, superstar fighters have been given breaks in between mega fights with bouts known as TUNE-UPS. They feature superstars against contenders (no pun intended) vying for the spotlight and a paycheck. This fight is in the same vein as that. Gomez "earned" this opportunity by being 6-0-1 in his last 7 fights, the last 2 being broadcasted on major networks. Also bare in mind boxing isnt just wat goes on in the ring between fighters. Financially this fight makes sense for all parties involved, and also allows not only Arum but also Cotto the safe opportunity to keep Cotto active, pending a mega fight with the Margarito-Cintron II winner. Now dont get me wrong, Id love to replace Gomez with Mayweather, Williams, or Cintron, or even a Clottey or Bonsu, but boxing is not 100% tailored to the wants of the fans. It could be worse. We could have had Cotto side-lined until the mega fight, like our P4P King is for his. Lets just appreciate that we get to see Cotto continue to display his craft for us. This is just my 2 cents. I know boxing. Does Andre Berto Matter?I personally feel they dont develop fighters the way they used to. As the purses get bigger and the stages to superstardom become more glamorous, its far to often nowadays that we see fighters rushed to prominence without ample time to completely mature. Though I fear this is the case for Berto, I really hope it isnt. Berto is an amazing prospect with great handspeed, sharp combinations and good skills. As they step up his level of competition, I hope they allow him to develop as a fighter. Just because a fighter beats one step up, it doesnt necessarily mean hes ready for the next. Case in point HW contender Povetkin, who at 15-0 has handlers seriously trying to have him face Wladimir! Let these guys grow into the shoes they have on now before you try to get them to fill up a champions shoes. That way you'll have more Pavliks, Jones, and Mayweathers (fighters who were brought along meticulously) instead of Brocks, Julios, and Grants (fighters who were rushed to stardom and couldnt hang in the sky with the other stars). Just my 2 cents. I know boxing. Floyd Mayweather Jr is not a true championThe argument surrounding Floyd Mayweather is one that will be discussed endlessly in various forums, media outlets and critics in the boxing realm. The reason being is that some boxing viewers are convinced of his greatness, and others arent. In any competitive sport, the only way to truly gauge your superiority above the rest is to test your skills with the best. It is the proverbial survival of the fittest statement: we know the lion is king of the jungle because of his ability to kill the other animals. And we know he has that ability because he has killed those other animals, with witnesses to recount the battles. While some feel Mayweather has fought the best and is fighting the best, others feel that though he may have fought the best, he hasnt done so recently. Im not going to tell you what I think, (if you really want to know, ask me) but what I will do is produce a article/argument that I recently read courtesy of ESPN, which has a great balance of objectivity and subjectivity. I invite you all to read it. What I will say is, this author makes a very good point, which I find very hard to ignore. Just my 2 cents. I know boxing A golden age of welterweights, a gold standard for Mayweather What we all need to realize, that includes Mayweather lovers and Mayweather haters, is that the main purpose of the article is simply that great fighters live in infamy because of the great fights they engage in with great fighters. SRL, a great fighter, had great fights with other great fighters (Duran, Hearns, Hagler, etc). DeLaHoya, a great fighter (yes he is great, no one who can generate as much interest and money in the sport could be anything less), again engaged in great fights with other great fighters (Hopkins, Trinidad, Mayweather, Whittaker, Mosley, etc). Now for Mayweather to attain the type of glory, the type of recognition, the type of legacy that he wants, that I PERSONALLY WANT, and that we all want him to have, he must engage in MORE great fights with GREAT FIGHTERS. Not only does the fighter have to be great, but the fight itself must be great. We all know and CAN NOT deny that Mayweather is the best fighter in the sport. The argument that is being made against him though is that he should be doing more with his greatness, pitting it against the BEST AND GREATEST that is out there now. Personally, Mayweather beats Cotto IMO. Definitively. But, just the credential of having a KO against him will further his legacy, and stamp his greatness even more. And ultimately thats what we want from our Pound 4 Pound Best Fighter in the world. To continously remove and repel doubt that he is the best. Just my 2 cents. I know boxing. Floyd SHOULD fight Oscar Again, and I Would too it is advantageous for Floyd to fight Oscar. And if you're wondering what it is, Im sure Floyd would be happy to give you the 25 million dollar reasons he had for the last fight, and now the rematch. Floyd also believes he can win, so there no virtually no risk, high reward for him. Now, granted you, the fans, might not like his decision, and we are all entitled to our opinions. But the rematch will be the most viewed fight in the sport this year, he will make around the same amount of multiple millions this year, and the WW division will ultimately produce a single challenger for him to eventually fight. All in all, we are just fans. He is the boxer. He had a right to navigate his career in the direction that he wants. We can offer our opinions in forum threads til we are blue in the face. But lets not pass judgment. the fact is Mayweather is fighting DeLaHoya again. If you agree with the decision, watch the fight and support the event. If you dont agree with the decision, dont watch the fight and dont support the event. We all have our opinions. No one is right or wrong. Just my 2 cents. I know boxing. Steward Wants Andy Lee To Fight Winky Wright I admire Steward for his faith in his fighters, but Wright is a top 5 MW. Lee has not even faced a top 15 MW. I believe at this stage of his career, Lee would be unable to defeat Wright. When a promoter/manager rushes their fighter, you deny them the ability to completely develop within the parameters of the upper echelons of their division. I personally feel Lee v Duddy would be a tremendous bout, putting 2 unbeaten Irish prospects face to face for serious contender status. In terms of Wright and Pavlik, I personally feel Lee's wings arent strong enough yet to fly amongst the big birds. Just my 2 cents. I know boxing. If you're looking for mature discussion and thoughtful debate, you'll get some of that here.. but don't spazz out when you find name calling and insane ideas..

Why do you end everything with "Just my 2 cents. I know boxing."? You should try. "and that's the bottom line, cause Stone Cold said so" I hear that really caught on. Green K your way for that one, lol.

yea I remember you cuz of that line, some catchy ass shit right there homie, also I remember reading a few of your posts too and you know your shit.. you should post more often yo we need more respectable people, there's a lot of respectable dudes on here but theres a lot of idiots too, you'll notice who's who as you post.. 100 You only say that because you have a signature line as well..........100

yeah I see what your saying and I wasnt trying to be an ass. The other thing is that if you are a boxing writer it goes without saying that you know boxing. Thats cool. THe thing im noticing is some people think theyre opinion is God and that just becuz theyre avatar has calvin brock that hes the best fighter to ever lace up gloves lol. We gotta check those stans man.

Everything we post is our opinion, our 2 cents. Now, i fashion myself a knowledgeable person when it comes to boxing. So, me stating that this is my 2 cents i know boxing is me merely saying that though i this is my opinion, i know the sport well enough to formulate a good, concrete opinion substantiated on more knowledge than bullshit. yeah I see what your saying and I wasnt trying to be an ass. The other thing is that if you are a boxing writer it goes without saying that you know boxing.