Rodriguez-Escalera, Del Valle-Darchinyan, B.A.D RBR & Discussion thread

I really don't see anything overwhelmingly good about Rodriguez as a boxer, though. Just like in the power department. He's just a good, solid boxer-boxer/puncher. In fact, I think Rosinsky might actually be a better pure boxer, but Rodriguez is just a naturally bigger man with more of a punch. Pavlik has shown he can box as well. Pavlik has the bigger punch. ALso think Robert has him really working that left hook better now, especially to the body. It's an interesting fight, but I slightly favor Pavlik. Really hope they make it for January or something. Funny that you mentioned that cause I don't think Pavlik does anything special himself except his power. And how good is it really at 168 now? Sure he dropped Rosinsky but he couldn't get the smaller guy out of there. I expect Rodriguez to make Pavlik miss as much as he did Escalera.

http://www.realclearsports.com/blognetwork/rcs_sidelines/Edwin%20Moses%20hurdles.jpg Who is this guy? I must know.

THey don't know how to build up a fighter, 13 fights in the ring with a top 10/15 guy at 168? 16 fights figthing a hall of famer? you make it seem like either of them is/was canelo or jr for godsake. neither guy is ever going to be a big time draw. its a gamble worth the risk. these are the sorta fights that get you into the conversations of those divisions.

But Pavlik clearly beat Rosinsky. I'd recommend watching Rodriguez/Rosinsky. . . Many thought Rosinsky won that fight. . I thought Rodriguez barely nicked it, or probably a draw. roskinsky is a good little boxer in his own right, he's "pesky" enough to make some boxers look average. Im not arguing with that but remember styles make fights and I don't think Pavlik can beat a boxer like Rodriguez. Who can match him in size and length as well.

THey don't know how to build up a fighter, 13 fighters in the ring with a top 10/15 guy at 168? 16 fighters figthing a hall of famer? They thought Vic was shot. When really he lost to good opponents.

first fight was ok..darchinyan vs del valle was pretty good , but onesided...rodriguez and escalera sucked

cause talent means nothing? THey don't know how to build up a fighter, 13 fights in the ring with a top 10/15 guy at 168? 16 fights figthing a hall of famer?

As a fellow Edwin, I gotta support Rodriguez. We only have Edwin Hubble in the list of famous Edwins. http://www.realclearsports.com/blognetwork/rcs_sidelines/Edwin%20Moses%20hurdles.jpg

If you a Puerto Rican fighter and want to be a star like Cotto or Calderon don't go to Dibella Entertainment... cause talent means nothing?

Really, Edwin Rodriguez should be looking at giving Will Rosinsky a rematch. . . It bothers me that he didn't really beat a feather fisted, average boxer like Rosinsky. But I like him, and he's got solid fundamentals. I just don't see anything special about him; no part of his game is world class. I didn't like his absence of punch variety when he had his man dead on the ropes. There should have been a finishing hook to the body. Or a crisp uppercut.

As a fellow Edwin, I gotta support Rodriguez. We only have Edwin Hubble in the list of famous Edwins.

I got Pavlik over him if the fight happens. . . Pavlik struggled big time vs a much smaller and slick Rosinsky. I can't see him beating Rodriguez.

Well, we all saw DiBella in the back nodding his head saying yes so when a fight shows up for Rodriguez he better take it. Impressed by Rodriguez. His previous fight I felt he was getting hit more than necessary and today he did a magnificent job of hitting and not getting hit even tho he had the huge size advantage.

Roy Jones is the master of run on sentences.

If you a Puerto Rican fighter and want to be a star like Cotto or Calderon don't go to Dibella Entertainment...

Good win. Not sure if he'll dominate the division but he looked really solid.

Edwin's wife >>>>

He literally beat up a grocery store manager. But props to Rodriguez. Supermarket my man, get it right. It's actually a step up from grocery store. :rofl:

Good stoppage. Surprised his corner didn't step in earlier.

The famous kiss on the cheek from smoger lol He's the man!