Rocky didnt beat Barrios, The city of Houston did...

I could tell most all of you never followed Rocky before. Rocky did good early on, got tentative a bit then picked it up. Still has to put a lot more combos together. But he was winning some round with the sole jab, just by jabing he was snapping Barrios head back, thats powerfull jab. Imo, I could see Rocky did step it up this time around from the last time. He jab consistantly and really let his hand go in the later rounds. Still he needs to pick up the punch output. But Ronnie Shields has really been upping the training on Rocky cause i thought he didn't look that bad with his output rate from last time. Im surprised nobody cared that Barrios didn't come out swinging. He would have gotten ko'd earlier if he did so. Once again people understand Rockys power is for real he just got to add more combos in the mix.

after the ko http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f114/TexanBaller713/DSC02965.jpg?t=1220803093 What KO? Peaple are talking like if Rocky Knocked out Barrios Amir Khan Style... He knocked him down yes, but barrios shook his head and stood right back up with no problem. The Doctor stopped it. TKO my friend from the cut thats gonna have him looking like the joker.

after the ko http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f114/TexanBaller713/DSC02965.jpg?t=1220803093

Im glad most of you guys feel me on this one... Im not hating on rocky, even tho the man goes to sleep in the ring in almost every fight but they just did Barrois Bad! The ref, the judges (if he would have made it to the 12) beat barrios mentally wich lead to his defeat. Rocky still dont have the skill and output to beat the top contenders espeacilly out side of Houston.

sounds like somene on here is pissed at rocky for some reason, mabe you bet against him or someshit. ref was a joke, even the blind saw that, rocky knocked barrios down and ripped his lip nasty, on top of that barrios had nothing left, it was a good win, and well deserved.

First let me say that I was pulling for Rocky but I have to admit that the ref might have played a huge part in Barrios altering his fight plan. IMO a few factors have to be considered that led to the eventual stoppage and eventual outcome of this fight. Most obvious were the points taken away from Barrios for the so-called low blows, which Juarez never complained about once. Barrios was actually boxing rather than his usual style of brawling non-stop winging. Rocky admitted after the fight that this is what they were expecting and had trained for. Barrios as usual threw a high number of punches in every round including the jab. This high output might have had Barrios sucking wind in the latter parts, breathing through his mouth and exposing his jaw and teeth. Barrios corner were telling him he was behind which might have been why he started winging wildly when he got caught and had his upper lip ripped open leading to the stoppage. Good stoppage by the ring doctor. IMO Barrios was winning the fight to this point. I'd like to see a rematch!!

i thought barrios was definitely up, but some of those rounds were a lot closer than the hbo team were making them out to be. you gotta figure some of those went to the hometown kid, plus with the point deduction... it's all moot anyway. rocky came on STRONG in those last 2 rounds and took his man out.

Barrios got destroyed in the last round. I thought Rocky was way too gunsh. But I think it was part of his plan. It was very risky thoguh because his rally started very late into the fight. The last two rounds he tore up Barrios. What was funny was watching Rocky in the first half of the 11th. He went right back into being gunshy. Then all of a sudden he came like a fucking hurrincane and blasted Barrios. Rocky is a major let down. He could have gotten Barrios out much earlier. He's just far more technically skilled compared to Barrios. He had plenty of opportunities to do damage but he was just too reserve early on.

Come on the ref was so bias it was ridiculous.. If it wasnt for the ref taking points away Barrios never would have tried to go for the knock out in such a crazy manner... and even if he did go 12 after all that hard work. The judges still had juarez up WTF!? How? Yeah rocky did knock him down and cut him.. OK... but the next time he fights someone on that level he's not gonna have the city behind him... and with no offense in that ring he wont get the decision... this is how rocky looks in the ring :bigeyes: Oh by the way ive been to houston about 100 times.. That city is badass! lol agreed that the ref and judges were fucking bias towards to hometown fighter

First, i was to say that stoppage was bullshit. But then HBO showing the replay, the stoppage was correct. As far as a few members in here saying it was a KTFO win, no it is not. Barrios got up but the fight was stopped due to a cut in the lips. Team Juarez did a good job. By telling Rocky not to land punches in the first half of the round(the last 2-3 rounds), making Barrios gas. Then Rocky counter punching was a smart tactic. I was wrong to say it was a bullshit stoppage. The stoppage was correct due to the cut in lips. Rocky won fair and square. What was bullshit though is the scorecards of the judges. Up to the stoppage, Barrios should be at least up 3 rounds. But i want to see a rematch though.

I agree the ref was so bias it was ridiculous and Rocky was loosing the fight but he deliver in the late rounds and got a well earn Victory! If he would have fought like that from the 2nd round on i wouldnt care, good earned victory but damn he dont do shit!.. its like he daydreams. And the man always has to bring up barrera goddamn it get over it you lossed.

Come on the ref was so bias it was ridiculous.. If it wasnt for the ref taking points away Barrios never would have tried to go for the knock out in such a crazy manner... and even if he did go 12 after all that hard work. The judges still had juarez up WTF!? How? Yeah rocky did knock him down and cut him.. OK... but the next time he fights someone on that level he's not gonna have the city behind him... and with no offense in that ring he wont get the decision... this is how rocky looks in the ring :bigeyes: Oh by the way ive been to houston about 100 times.. That city is badass! lol I agree the ref was so bias it was ridiculous and Rocky was loosing the fight but he deliver in the late rounds and got a well earn Victory!

Rocky came back and got the job done. The ref on the other hand had Team Juarez on the back of his uniform. Rocky still dont have offense.. his defense is good I'll give him that much but he still wont be champ. He just dont go away DAMN

Juarez got the job done so he earned the victory. I agree though that the ref was totally on his side. Not once did I see him warn Juarez for anything and when Barrios did anything remotely wrong he was warning him.

Rocky came back and got the job done. The ref on the other hand had Team Juarez on the back of his uniform.

yeah that ref was so horrible, them 2 points that were taken away did fuck with his mind u could tell. them judges were garbage 2 how the fuck u have huarez up rounds??? most of the time he wasnt even doing anything. rematch definately needed.