Those two guys were on a collision course when they were undefeated. The losses and Kirkland going to jail almost derailed that fight. We were lucky that we got it and both guys were at the same level when they met
Hell ya!
Crazy thing is, there's about 6 potential fights or more off the top of my head that will post results just like last night.
I'm hopeful 2012 is used to build up fighters and make better fights. With versus in the game and no NBA there is plenty of room for good fights on regular cable. I'm thinking this will improve the quality of HBO/SHo fights which should in turn make ppv cards better, considering prices are going up.
MArtinez, Canelo, Kirkland, PWill should all be considered for the undercard on MAy 5th, of course assuming Martinez isn't in main.
Good man Dunn.
How you been man?
Cool. Hope all is well. Man great ****ing fight last night. How great would it be on May 5th if floyd fought pac and kirkland/canelo was the 2nd main? I must still be sleep dreaming.
Kirkland is wide open to eat right crosses from an orthodox opponent who has decent timing and keeps them tight, but shockingly, if it's even possible... He's even moore vulnerable to short left hooks.
He's been leaving that chin out to dry since he started boxing, I'm amazed he got as far as Ishida without it getting checked. Watching him verse Brian Vera, he was literally waving it at Vera. He hasn't had to adapt because he's always been physically stronger and generally larger than his opponents. None of this will be the case against Angulo who is roughly the same size in terms of height and reach as well as being a world class albeit limited to what he's good at fighter. Fortunately, what he's good at is perfect for what Kirkland brings to the table.
Also, Kirkland hasn't gone more than 2 consecutive rounds since March of 2009(He's only gone 10 rounds once).. AND he's fighting in Angulo's home country of Mexico. Talk about a stacked deck. With that said, your opinion is your opinion. I don't generally bet e points b/c I'm lazy, but if you'd like to bet like 10 million or w/e I'm all for it.
The main ch**k in Perro's armor in this matchup would be the excessive scar tissue above Angulo's right eye. However, IMO Kirlkand throws his left cross from too far away for it to land with any authority and exploit it. Kirkland will be jabbing with his right, so that won't open the cut either. If a headbutt opens it and it goes to the cards, it's all but certain Angulo will be up fighting in Mexico..
Anything is possible in boxing, so I'll be really shocked if Kirkland finds a way to win this.
More fights are won in the weeks leading up to the fight during training camp then the fight itself.
They are both complete nightmares for each other. Angulo isn't the best defensive fighter by any means. Neither is Kirkland.
I think Kirkland will be better preprared for this fight. I think it will be a war, but I see Kirkland winning. TBH, I wouldn't put money on either fighter.
Kirkland is wide open to eat right crosses from an orthodox opponent who has decent timing and keeps them tight, but shockingly, if it's even possible... He's even moore vulnerable to short left hooks.
He's been leaving that chin out to dry since he started boxing, I'm amazed he got as far as Ishida without it getting checked. Watching him verse Brian Vera, he was literally waving it at Vera. He hasn't had to adapt because he's always been physically stronger and generally larger than his opponents. None of this will be the case against Angulo who is roughly the same size in terms of height and reach as well as being a world class albeit limited to what he's good at fighter. Fortunately, what he's good at is perfect for what Kirkland brings to the table.
Also, Kirkland hasn't gone more than 2 consecutive rounds since March of 2009(He's only gone 10 rounds once).. AND he's fighting in Angulo's home country of Mexico. Talk about a stacked deck. With that said, your opinion is your opinion. I don't generally bet e points b/c I'm lazy, but if you'd like to bet like 10 million or w/e I'm all for it.
This is the fight James been wanting now he gets it. This would be fight of the year but i dont see Angulo making it past the 9th. Kirkland gets Comeback FOY.
Cant wait till November to see this.
To be fair he does quite a bit of dazzling as well!
THE DARING DAZZLER!!!!
LLS just watched Skysports Kirkland vs Ishida and the commentator saying Joe COrtez is not Ricky Hatton's favorite referee!!!
I think I am going to have to go with Angulo on this one
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LLS just watched Skysports Kirkland vs Ishida and the commentator saying Joe COrtez is not Ricky Hatton's favorite referee!!!
I think I am going to have to go with Angulo on this one
"Daring" because he dares TO BE GREAT.
http://static.boxrec.com/wiki/thumb/7/7a/Darren_Barker_Domenico_Spada.JPG/617px-Darren_Barker_Domenico_Spada.JPG
Look at that.
To be fair he does quite a bit of dazzling as well!
lol isn't it "dazzling" darren barker? Dazzling is a pretty badass nick-name.
"Daring" because he dares TO BE GREAT.
http://static.boxrec.com/wiki/thumb/7/7a/Darren_Barker_Domenico_Spada.JPG/617px-Darren_Barker_Domenico_Spada.JPG
Look at that.
lol isn't it "dazzling" darren barker? Dazzling is a pretty badass nick-name.
I don't even know, I just through it on there. Dazzling is even better though, noted!
I think NSB needs more picture analysis. No words, just images. Btw it's funny everytime I see Angulo in the collar, it never misses.
:rofl:
I co-sign both sentiments.
http://www.neaca.com/images/Noritake_5473_Dogwood_3_.JPG + http://i.cdn.hbo.com/assets/images/sports/boxing/fighters/alfredo-angulo-300.jpg = http://media.cnbc.com/i/CNBC/Sections/News_And_Analysis/_News/_SLIDESHOWS/_ASIA_SLIDESHOWS/Japan%20Eathquake_2011/RESIZE2.jpg
I think NSB needs more picture analysis. No words, just images. Btw it's funny everytime I see Angulo in the collar, it never misses.
Angulo KO5. . . Kirkland will make it interesting - his newfound stamina with Wolfe will keep him alive longer than a normal human being should (taking that kind of punishment from Angulo). . . Angulo ends it with a jab/vicious overhand-straight right DIRECTLY on the chin. . . Kirkland's eyes disgustingly roll back in his head like YORGEY's, and he slumps up into a helpless heap on the canvas. . . Wolfe rushes in and starts nursing Kirkland back to consciousness. . . Angulo then, being the nice guy he is, goes over to check on Kirkland - LOL like he did for Yorgey.
Then someone from Angulo's corner runs over and puts his studded dog(bondage) collar back on.
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