It's not that they're irritating, it's just that I hear the same nonsense over and over: "Isn't boxing dead?" "We need exciting fighters like Hagler or Hearns." "Boxing is never on TV anymore." "Where are all the exciting US heavyweights?"
Oh, wait, there's some legitimacy to that last one.
A rematch? Sure. An immediate rematch. No, for a couple of reasons. First, Algieri exposed Prodonikov as a one-dimensional fighter, which is what made the Alvarado fight such an interesting match up. Ruslan has to work on his boxing, or he's going to find the same outcome with other guys who can move. The Bradley fight was so entertaining because Bradley chose (or was dragged into) Providnikov's fight. It might have been a different outcome had Timothy boxed. Ruslan himself acknowledged that he has problems with guys who move. For now, I would rather see him (RP) in the ring with Rios. Secondly, considering the slim chance we all gave Algieri, I would like to see him defend against a more well-rounded opponent.
Absolutely agree that Rose had no business being in the ring with Andrade and should not have been the main undercard. Max Kellerman had it right, when around the 6th round, he said, "I've seen enough."
I dunno if the HBO group is the worst in boxing, but I can say that I really like listening to Andre Ward. With all due respect to Roy Jones Jr, he's just painful to listen to.
Well, yes, we have seen Pac in the ring many times against JMM. And maybe we need to see a different match-up. But with Algieri? I don't think so. I want to see Pac in the ring with someone with more power. Guys like Thurman or Porter. I understand what Chris is trying to do, but it's just not a compelling match up. Yet.
Agreed. I am just not sure about him. What I am sure of is that he (currently) has no business in the ring with an elite HW. I had some doubts about him during the first several rounds of the Artur Szpilka fight. I thought Jennings looked pretty average against Perez. Considering Perez's questionable conditioning, I would have liked to see Jennings really turn in on the mid to later rounds. Even his corner was asking him to 'do more.' I want to see more out of Jennings. He looked too tentative and the more talented the opponent, the more I see his lack of experience. Currently what I see is a smallish HW with fairly limited skills. Sure, he is a good athlete, and I think that is what is carrying him. He needs to be able to put guys like Perez away if he is to be considered an authentic challenge.
Wilder? We just don't know. Fights with guys like Malik Scott and Nick Furtha don't tell me anything.
Broner. The way he acted after the loss to Maidana was nearly as shameful as his gleeful post-win comments about Paulie. The Can Man is a sore loser, but what I hate most about him is the way he talks about opponents he beats. There is no honor in that.
I was a young Marine stationed at 29 Palms back in 1989. I was bored out of my mind and one day I was at the PX and for some reason I picked up a Boxing illustrated and read it cover to cover. Started watching fights at the E-Club. Then I went to college and watched a ton of it with my roommates…Tuesday nights on USA and Thursday nights on ESPN. I've been hooked ever since. Also in college I started working out at a boxing gym, and have ever since (various places around the US). I feel privileged to now call Wild Card my home gym and I'm there 3x per week, which really makes boxing a personal thing since I now know so many professional trainers and fighters.
Thurman would be my choice. It would be a terrific test for both.
A short personal story: I was a USA Boxing judge in Akron, Ohio. As such, I was a judge for Shawn's very first amateur fight (circa 2000?), and many subsequent ones in the Cleveland/Akron area for a few years. It was fun to watch him grow as a boxer, and really fun to see him succeed.
now we all understand your hate from him, its because he is MEXICAN?
now it all makes sense I thought you were just a new boxing fan, now I know your just an idiot.
Just mentioning "South of the Border" means he hates Mexicans? I'm headed upstairs now (please don't take that to mean I hate clouds and airplanes).
The same way he beat Broner: Unrelenting pressure with big shots. The big difference will be Mayweather's ability to adjust, which will likely negate Maidana's pressure. Unless Maidana is able and willing to have an ever-changing fight plan, he won't win…that is, unless he's able to land a big one, which will likely be early in the contest.
None of my close friends are boxing fans. To get my fix, however, I've always worked out at local boxing gyms. The guys there are universally nice and everyone can and does talk boxing. These days I am fortunate that "my" gym is Wild Card and I'm there three times a week - mostly to work out - but also to watch sparring and talk boxing with some really knowledgable guys.
From a spiritual standpoint, I would have to say no; Because there was no quit in him. He displayed the heart and resiliency of a lion and showed a lot signs of life and fight against one of the hardest and strongest punchers p4p in the fight game.
Any lesser opponent would have easily quit or wilted under that kind of relentless pressure but he didn't. In addition, coupled with the fact, that he is demanding an immediate rematch just goes to show that the kid's will isn't in the least bit broken.
However on the other hand, he did absorb some very hard punches from El Chino. So just from a physical standpoint alone, it could very well be a determining factor in assessing whether or not he has sustained any long term physical trauma from the punishment he took in that fight.
Heart of a lion? He was looking for a way out, constantly complaining to the ref and way overreacting to the headbutt, seeking to DQ Maidana. There was a little voice in his head that wanted to quit...you could see it.
This match up will follow the typical Money playbook: Round 1, Floyd will lose. Round 2 will be fairly even. By round 3, he will have figured out his opponent, and will make it look easy through R12. Mayweather by UD.
Ugh. For all this talk about Mayweather-Maidana, I still really want to see a Broner-Maidana rematch. Broner-Kahn is even less interesting to me than Kahn-Mayweather.
Ugh….so, so sorry…I clicked the wrong box. I intended to choose Maidana by KO, but accidentally picked the Broner by KO box. I don't want to skew the data!
A bum? Maybe maybe not. It just too early to tell. He's been fighting no one, and until he does, we simply don't know. It is irritating that he's got 30 fights and he's still fighting guys like Nick Firtha. By comparison, Mike Tyson was fighting name opponents by his 16th fight (Mike Jaco, Mike Jameson). By his 30th fight, he had already faced Trevor Berbick, Bonecrusher Smith, Pinklon Thomas and Tony Tucker. As Lomenchenko proved, there is a reason to build up a fighter's resume, but Wilder is taking it to the extreme.
Great question. My first reaction is: No…the beating Avalrado took was just too much. On the other hand, Mike's a tough guy and after the pain (mental and physical) passes, he very well may want another crack at him. I predict the same outcome, tho.
I've always been very pleased with Ringside gloves for the quality and value. Certainly not as expensive as Reyes or Grant, and the quality is pretty good. Get 16oz as they will work for bag work and sparring.