Saturday 29th January 2022
Warren OH USA (UTC-5)
Ilunga Junior Makabu vs Thabiso Mchunu II
12 ROUNDS
BETTING ODDS:
Makabu: -150 Mchunu: +125
https://www.proboxingodds.com/events/2022-01-29-1534
Optional X5 Multiplier only applicable on Mchunu
Ways fighters can win:
DECISION: CLOSE (0-9), CLEAR (10 - 18), WIDE (19+)
KO: EARLY (1-4), MID (5-8) or LATE (9-12)
Examples of the ways you can state your decision:
PICK EM CREW, Mchunu, KO, Mid x3
PICK EM CREW, PETROV, MCHUNU, WIDE x5
PICK EM CREW MAKABU KO LATE
If no multiplier is specified in your pick (ie x2, x3) then it will be assumed that no multiplier is being used (x1)
If you wish to pick a Draw result, simply state your Username, both fighter names and DRAW, ie:
PICK EM CREW, MAKABU MCHUNU DRAW
NOTES:
-Picking the correct winner earns 20 pts
-Picking the correct method earns 10 pts
-Picking the correct detail is worth 10 pts
-Draws are worth 150 pts. A perfect pick without a multiplier is 40pts.
-CLOSE is 8 or fewer pts difference, eg 116 - 112, 115 -113 115 - 113 or closer. CLEAR is 9 - 17 pts difference, eg below 117 - 111 on all three cards WIDE is 18 points or over ie an average of 117 -111 or above on all three cards
-If you'd like to change your pick before the fight starts, post in this thread to do so. Ideally tag me so that I don't miss it.
-2X doubles your points and 3X triples your points. Everyone starts with 10 doubles and 6 triples to use throughout the year. If you forget how many you have left, check the leaderboard in the master thread. Every player also has 3 x5 special multipliers which can be only be used on an underdog (+100 or greater) fighter.
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If I could ask one of the mods to kindly sticky this thread and remove anything else Pick Em related except the 2021 masterthread, be greatly appreciated. And thanks once again for your help gentlemen.
-MEGA-, BostonGuy, TBear, jaded, LoadedWraps, bigjavi973
Makabu, KO late
Good to have you with us, man. Didn't notice your pick straight away... that's 20 pts in the bag to start you off and best of luck going forward.
I don't think Bam is bigger than Cuadras
:dunno: Well I don't know for sure, I'm just basing off that a guy of 22 can cut a hell of a lot more than a guy of 33 and usually they use that to their advantage.
It is an interesting fight, Jesse will be coming up in weight but that's a non issue at his age. Likely he'll be the bigger guy in the ringanyway plus he's got the ammy pedigree. On the flip side Carlos may be well past his best and ain't had a top win in years but he's still a tough, tough vet and represents a huge step up for Jesse... Real nice, and I expect Jesse to shine here...
....However I don't think it's one we need to have as a Pick Em any more, specially as we're trying to keep the numbers down this year. I reckon the 3 remaining should be plenty although possibly I'll have another think about it if we get any more cancellations (which is quite possible I gyuess).
I don't think Bam is bigger than Cuadras
Damn... invited you on board then never gave you a proper greeting. Anyways welcome to the Pick Em and great to have you involved, man. Tried to make this a nice little corner of the forum where we can discuss the fights and have a little bit of fun without all the crap that infests the rest of NSB getting it the way.
Seriously right from the start I've tried to get everyobne involved in the decison making as much as possible so if you ever got any suggestions don't hesitate to make em. In this case absolutely Choco vs JCM will be in, wouldn't miss that one for the world... but it's not until 5th of March. Threw me for second wondering how I could have missed it specially when I saw the date was the 5th but then I worked out it ain't for another 4 weeks.
What I will try and do when I fight a bit of time (and motivation lol) is work up a schedule for the next 4 or 6 weeks so everyone got a rough idea of what fights we got incoming. Got abunch of other stuff I need to do first though like getting January's scores tabulated and knocking up a new masterthread for 2022. Got a busy week on too but I reckon I can have things sorted before Saturday.
Anyways. Once more, good to have you with us Steve and hope youi enjoy it.
K
Many thanks Koba - much appreciated at this comp had flown under my radar. It's good because I don't bet money on many fights but enjoy trying to figure out how a fight might play out. You sound like you have a lot on so really no need or expectation on my part to get a welcome salutation.
Looking forward to seeing January's scores tabulated - maybe the rest of the crew can agree to you getting an extra x3 if we see the table by Saturday :)
I'm just getting started but I'd add one - Choc vs Martinez - legend vs flyweight champion stepping up
Damn... invited you on board then never gave you a proper greeting. Anyways welcome to the Pick Em and great to have you involved, man. Tried to make this a nice little corner of the forum where we can discuss the fights and have a little bit of fun without all the crap that infests the rest of NSB getting it the way.
Seriously right from the start I've tried to get everyobne involved in the decison making as much as possible so if you ever got any suggestions don't hesitate to make em. In this case absolutely Choco vs JCM will be in, wouldn't miss that one for the world... but it's not until 5th of March. Threw me for second wondering how I could have missed it specially when I saw the date was the 5th but then I worked out it ain't for another 4 weeks.
What I will try and do when I fight a bit of time (and motivation lol) is work up a schedule for the next 4 or 6 weeks so everyone got a rough idea of what fights we got incoming. Got abunch of other stuff I need to do first though like getting January's scores tabulated and knocking up a new masterthread for 2022. Got a busy week on too but I reckon I can have things sorted before Saturday.
Anyways. Once more, good to have you with us Steve and hope youi enjoy it.
K
Cuadras vs rungvisai is apparently off but jesse rodriguez stepped in for rungvisai, which actually is a really interesting fight.
It is an interesting fight, Jesse will be coming up in weight but that's a non issue at his age. Likely he'll be the bigger guy in the ringanyway plus he's got the ammy pedigree. On the flip side Carlos may be well past his best and ain't had a top win in years but he's still a tough, tough vet and represents a huge step up for Jesse... Real nice, and I expect Jesse to shine here...
....However I don't think it's one we need to have as a Pick Em any more, specially as we're trying to keep the numbers down this year. I reckon the 3 remaining should be plenty although possibly I'll have another think about it if we get any more cancellations (which is quite possible I gyuess).
Im good with all 4. Thurman Vs Barrios has fairly close odds, curious to see how the members here are seeing that fight. :boxing:
NC Uppercut has managed to persuade me against a draw, so I'll pick Thurman by KO. It's the last chance I give him. Keith "One More Time" Thurman.
All four fights are OK with yours truly, needless to say! :boxing:
Tough call... I'd say we probably want Keef vs Barrios in too, although I am kinda trying to keep the numbers down. If we got to skip one it probably would be Keith vs Mario just cos of Keiths latest massive lay-off and cos Mario's new to the division but I think I'm inclined to include all 4. AWOL or not Thruman's still got a name and only a singular loss to a legend. I think perhaps put this one to the vote... NC Uppercut got a lock on the loyalty vote for Keith I reckon so let's see which way asgarth wants to jump.
Cuadras vs rungvisai is apparently off but jesse rodriguez stepped in for rungvisai, which actually is a really interesting fight.
Tough call... I'd say we probably want Keef vs Barrios in too, although I am kinda trying to keep the numbers down. If we got to skip one it probably would be Keith vs Mario just cos of Keiths latest massive lay-off and cos Mario's new to the division but I think I'm inclined to include all 4. AWOL or not Thruman's still got a name and only a singular loss to a legend. I think perhaps put this one to the vote... NC Uppercut got a lock on the loyalty vote for Keith I reckon so let's see which way asgarth wants to jump.
You know I wanna get Keef in the vote. I really like all 4 of them. We will have some thin weeks soon. Let’s do Em all!!
Probably Rungvisai-Cuadras, Eubank Jr.- Williams and Nery-Castro next, Koba?
Tough call... I'd say we probably want Keef vs Barrios in too, although I am kinda trying to keep the numbers down. If we got to skip one it probably would be Keith vs Mario just cos of Keiths latest massive lay-off and cos Mario's new to the division but I think I'm inclined to include all 4. AWOL or not Thruman's still got a name and only a singular loss to a legend. I think perhaps put this one to the vote... NC Uppercut got a lock on the loyalty vote for Keith I reckon so let's see which way asgarth wants to jump.
Thanks for the tip, bro... I will be back asking for my money if I lose a bet on Keef :lol1:
He was having serious weight issues with Josesito and Pac. He lost 40 lbs for Lopez, When I left Florida a few weeks ago he was already at 151 lbs. and he isn’t hurt for once. I bet he gets his rounds in and boxes instead of a KO. Just a thought
:lol1: More fool me I guess... I mean I didn't forget, I knew it was a possibility, and I even said so, I just underestimated how egregious they'd be with it. I knew Thabiso would counterpunch hell out of Junior and I thought that'd be enough to overcome the house advantage.
Ah well. Lesson learned (again). Moral victory = Zero points. :nonono:
This reminded me of Reymart Gaballo vs Emmanuel Rodriguez. Sometimes you lose a fight by just throwing too little, in spite of the fact that that "little" has more quality...
Thurman is a friend of mine, he won’t be losing this fight brother! Don’t waste a pick like that!
Thanks for the tip, bro... I will be back asking for my money if I lose a bet on Keef :lol1:
I was ready to hand my King of Draws crown to you, if that had happened!
BTW, I'm thinking "draw" in regard to Thurman vs Barrios next Saturday... (wink, wink)
Thurman is a friend of mine, he won’t be losing this fight brother! Don’t waste a pick like that!
Should’ve been a draw says the guy from NC/FL/CT
I was ready to hand my King of Draws crown to you, if that had happened!
BTW, I'm thinking "draw" in regard to Thurman vs Barrios next Saturday... (wink, wink)