There was very few positives about that telecast. Too much horrible music, garbage fights. Outside of Al Bernstein, the commentary was trash as well. The guy from Saturday night live with down syndrome, was disrespectful and annoying. Oscar was an unexpected surprise. He was blitzed, and having a blast. I can't hate on that. I hope to see him again doing what ever he wants.
He needs to go to prison.
People like him are a threat to the community. They go out starting problems and what makes things worse is that they can throw hands.
The natural response to witnessing **** like that would be to intervene. The average man would get sparked clean trying to stop Broner and if I'm not mistaken their is footage of him knocking out a complete stranger.
You would be correct. He was walking the streets, drunk out of his mind. And sucker punched some guy minding his own business. Broner is nothing more than ghetto trash, who let his boxing skills erode.
Lewis tries to remain relevant by making all these off comments from time to time. In regards to Lewis not being intimidated, he wasn't 2002. I wonder if the same can be said if it was 1988. Lewis was a great heavyweight, but suspect chin would more and likely be exposed against a prime Tyson.
Not a big Wilder fan here, but most of his knockouts are true one punch night enders. I feel Wilders lack of popularity, is due in part to his amateur like technique and his inability to be effective pre big right hand.
Wilder has a better chance of losing. I'm favoring Fury in the rematch. While Wilder's saying holds true so far "My opponent has to be perfect for 12 rounds I just need 2 seconds". I believe Fury is Wilders kryptonite. A really good technical boxer, who can take the fight of out a guy.
Tyson always had issues with tall guys with a good jab..Douglass, Mitch Green, Tony Tucker He didn't have any issues getting past Golota's jab and decking him with that homerun overhand right. A punch Lewis went to sleep from in the past.
As far as Canelo is concerned, he's the best fighter in the world P4P. Fights 3 to 4 times a year (Were lucky if a champ fights twice in a year), most loaded resume of any current belt holder, and is fighting the 1 or 2 guy next at light heavy etc...
If I had my choice, I would go Charlo or Beterbiev. Though Bivol is a solid choice as well, just not exciting enough for me to see paying ppv money for. I cancelled my DAZN a few months ago, for them going back on their word of no PPV and lack of scheduled fights.
This isn't a new phenomenon. In sports and in life, true competitors look for an edge to get ahead. I understand boxing is more brutal, and can result in graver consequences for their opponents. I feel Miller served his time. Yet, you had guys fighters like Evander "Evan Fields" Holyfield, cheating since the early 90s juiced up on roids and HGH. Basically taking the stack Lee Haney, his personal trainer and multi winning Mr. Olympia provided for him. Yet, noone talks about him ruining Tyson's comeback to greatness or others he gained an edge over the ring. Yet, never once paid for his blatant cheating.
The old David Tua formula except it was that big left hook. KO’d 4 former world champions including 2 in under a minute yet never won a title & only got 1 shot at a belt…
I was a fan of Tua growing up, watched him live when completely melted Michael Moorer. Unfortunately, David was only 5'9 and lost too anyone who can actual box and can stick a jab in face. As long as you didn't square up (Ike ibeabuchi the only exception), you will probably stay upright.
Didnt he get a second title opportunity against Bryd a few years after Lewis? I remember watching that fight live, and Bryd toyed with him all night and gave him a boxing lesson.
Roy in his prime, "Cant be touched". I agree with Roy on this one. Wilder cant get past being blown out and embarrassed by Fury the way he did. So excuses are all he knows.
As a once hater of Wilder and someone who questioned his Mythical right hand power. I have to admit he grew on me. The man could of took the easy rode out and accepted the 20 million step aside money that was offered to him by Furys team, so he can fight AJ. Instead, he was a true warrior and would stop at nothing to seek his revenge.
The fight itself played out like a Hollywood movie, and it was the most entertained I been watching a heavyweight title fight I seen live. Wilder, for all his flaws. Gave an awe inspiring performance, to the brutal end. The guy made me a fan of his that night, going out his shield like a true champion after a tough fight that showcased not only his devastating power but his will to win.
Broner has always been "The Problem". Hitting women, sucker punching innocent people while drunk "On youtube", and banging opponents side pieces to drum up publicity for a fight. The guy is far from a decent human being, and probably needs a wakeup call in life.
To be fair, a lot of that clinging to 20th century British nationalism is why a lot of UK fans are glossing over and fawning over a guy who served a two-year retroactive suspension for using a PED (which he’s never convincingly explained), made ****phobic and misogynistic remarks (which he’s never truly apologized for) and publicly bragged about his friendship with someone who now has a $5 million bounty on his head for being a suspected international crime boss (which Fury has still yet to genuinely address).
Yet these same “fans” come on here and mock and deride a former heavyweight champ like Wilder - who has none of the shameful baggage Fury carries.
Come on Roj. Boxing is corrupt, and the top fighters are far from good people. My favorite fighter as a little kid growing up was Mike Tyson. The man told a female reporter he don't do interviews with women unless he fornicates with them. And also made homophobic slurs/suggestive language to a guy in the crowd, f me to you love you a F*got. Among others. He got a free pass. In regards to steroids, Holyfield was juiced to gills and got away with it from the early 90s until 2007 when the DEA made the infamous phone call to "Evan Fields". Speaking of Evander. He cheated on his wife countless times, and what six other kids out of wedlock. Yet, the media painted him as this God fearing role model.
Tyson Fury isn't perfect, but he does resonate with alot people around the world. And I would be lying if I said I didn't think he was inspirational person. His story can help those struggling with depression, drug and or alcohol addiction, weight problems, as well as those with suicidal thoughts etc... Hes also a great fighter that was knocked down many times in life, in and out of the ring. And always managed to pick himself up, before a Wilder right hand or life defeated him.
This is one heavyweight fight I would love to see. I will give the edge to Wilder. More proven against top opposition. Joyce may have an iron chin, but against the biggest one punch hitter the division has seen. I can see joyce walking into a vaunted right hand, and being rocked to his boots. I see him being stopped on his feet, taking a Morrison like beating on the ropes.
I do give Joyce a solid chance, if he can weather the hurricane storm early and land some shots inbetween. Wilder will fade as the fight goes into the later rounds. My I can see Joyce turning on the after burners late, and stopping Wilder in the 11th of a epic battle of two monster heavyweights colliding.
As a big Fury fan, I would of rather seen him face another opponent. Chisora has been fun watching for a decade, but his book should of closed after Parker bounced him all over the ring in the rematch.
I would rather Ortiz face chisora and make it a retirement match. The Loser never has another pro match again
Good post. Agreed. Ortiz had him dead to rights, and got over excited when he had him hurt. If he took a half of step back, and then unloaded. I think he could of got a legit KO or ref stoppage. Even though we can blast Wilder for his weak excuses and limited boxing tool set. Yet we cant question the guys toughness in the ring. He never gave up and laid out on the canvas or quit on his stool. I respected the fact he wanted to go out on his shield, like a true warrior. It's sad he couldn't walk away that night, and acknowledge the loss for what it was.
Wilder is right, but that doesn't make it the right decision. In the first fight, Fury went down extremely hard. His head hitting the back of the canvas, turning out his lights momentarily. I think we all assumed the fight was over, and the count wasn't neccessary. Thankfully, we had the best ref in boxing making the call to give the lineal champ the benefit of the doubt. Fury shocked us all, by not only surviving the the
round. He would dictate the action for the remainder of it.
Im all for Saudis taking over the fight game. Can give a F less about corruption, I live in the most corrupt country in the world (US). In regards to Arum, show the old jew the money and I guarantee will see the fight get made.
I hear what you're saying, and I don't disagree entirely with the narrative of your post. However, Andrade won convincingly against a tough fighter. I would give his performance a B. He showed good power, foot movement, and ring generalship etc... The only criticism I have is, he didn't close the show/leave an explanation point at the end of the fight. That will garner enough buzz to get a GGG or a Canelo to fight him. The most he can hope for is a Charlo or Hurd. Even that may not happen.
For the record. His post fight interview was great. Respectful, honest, and to the point. He can't make anyone fight him. The problem is, he's not a big name. Hes what Crawford was 3 or 4 years ago. Dominant, but little fan fare in comparison to the bigger names. Andrade is the perfect example of "High Risk, Low Reward". Maybe Eddie Hearn can make it happen, but is pride to high to a he won't take a significantly lower percent to fight a big name this year or next?
At first it looked like he did hit. Actually, if you watch the replay, it's only the twisting back of his neck.
Not that it's fundamental, though... What's impressive is that Fury got up from that double hammer.
I have been watching boxing for nearly 20 years, and I never seen a heavyweight get up from such a devastating punch in a championship fight. I turned to my buddy and said it's over, no need to even count. Then when he did, I couldn't believe it. In my dad's era, it was Ali getting up against Frazier.
Big Chisora fan here. I enjoyed watching him fight for the last decade. Ton of heart and always made for good tv. However, Wilder would have a punching bag infront of him. And if Wilder lands the big right hand just right, he may get that body he's been asking for on his record. I hope for Del Boy' sake, this match never happens.
In reality, Fury never hit the head on the canvas. The very blows thrown by Wilder were the cause of his momentary sleep. I will rewatch the knockdown again, but I remember the back of his head hitting the canvas as well. Wilders punch certainly could of been the culprit.
Based on styles, Fury has a far better chance of beating Wilder. Once Joshua felt the first big right hand of Wilder, the fight would be over. On the other hand, Joshua's style can present more problems for Fury. Which is why he's lobbying so hard to be Tyson's sparring partner.