Given the fact that pretty much every heavyweight is a joke in the skills department except for Wlad, I would say go balls out and go for the chin. It has worked for subpar fighters before, and nobody out there is going to win through any other method than to exploit Wlad's lack of durability.
What if you could "build a perfect boxer" to take on Wlad? What do you think your guy would need to beat him?
Yesterday morning I would have definitely said "selling", but I was really impressed with what he did against Mares. I thought for sure Mares would expose LSC, but the kid looked good.
If I could change one thing in boxing, it would be this. As others have said, being afraid to lose means you won't take on good competition, which means we don't get to see great matchups. I wish more guys were willing to challenge themselves.
It's true...but it seem to me, being American, that the UK is way more fanatical about boxing then us...seems like UFC is taking over now, especially with the young crowd...when I watch fights from the UK, like Framtopn-Quigg, or the Last Joshua fight, I'm amazed at the atmosphere in the arena with the chanting and stuff...I wanna go to a fight over there so bad, hopefully I can do it someday...
This is so true! Watching the Frampton-Quigg fight on TV was awesome... I can't imagine how it would be to actually be there! The closest I've seen are the MLS games we have here in the States. The crowd was chanting and beating their drums the entire time. It was pretty great. You rarely get that here.
Amir Imam - Adrian Granados
I don't know how tough Imam was thought to be, but it was really fun to watch Granados outlast Imam's power and wear him down.
I on the other hand really like the commentary that HBO brings, I think Lampley and Kellerman are doing a great job. I'm always happy with them, except the few obvious times, like Bradley Pac 1 and 2. But that's what happens when you cast every big fight. You can't be accurate 100 % of the time.
Roy Jones is really and insightful too, so I like that it's two commentators and one analyst.
British commentators are really good too.
I like Kellerman and Lampley too. I like the commentary in general, but that's because I've only been watching boxing for about eight months. I learn a lot from watching the fights and I learn a little more from the commentary. Obviously some are better than others, but I enjoy it all.
I see where the OP is coming from, though. I've watched a lot more American Football than boxing, and I usually watch that on mute so I don't have to hear the commentary. But since I'm still learning boxing, I like to hear what they have to say about it.
There is no need for it. How can you be angry about gay marriage. It does not effect you?
That's exactly how I feel. Why should straight people even have an opinion?? It has nothing to do with us! And I hate when people say gay marriage "ruins the sanctity of marriage". You know what else ruins it? Cheating whore wives! Yet they're still legal! Why don't we outlaw them???
Sorry, that hit a little close to home there, lol.
I kind of had the feeling that Ali was fighting over his head a little. Like he was fighting the absolute best fight he possibly could to pull out that win. Which made it really, really fun to watch.
Crawford felt like the real deal but I wasn't sure how good Gamboa was. He sure seemed tough, though. I can't wait for Saturday's fight. I'm excited to watch Ali again, too. I'll be rooting for him for sure.
Thanks for the responses!
Who the **** has Imam beat to make you think that? People always do this with skilled young fighters. Until I see Imam face adversity, adjust, take control, and win a bout it remains to be seen who he can beat. I have seen Crawford and Postol both show that ability recently.
I agree. I'm a TC fan so I admit I'm biased, but I haven't seen Imam really be challenged yet. I think Crawford could take Imam's power early on, then fight back, and if that happens how will Imam react?
Lundys scraps? lol ok bro. Lundy was hitting the air all night unless you count head butts...
Yeah I know. I just think it's funny that TC has two straight fights against guys that just beat Lundy.
McDonnell didn't win so much as Kameda lost. Kameda never went all out, he landed the better punches and backed off, finessed his own downfall. Desire is as much as generalship, leaving it to the judges is always a bad idea. Some judges don't understand artsy, stay away boxing.
I agree with this. I thought Kameda won the fight easily, but the whole time I was thinking that he was backing up too much. Kameda landed more and (in my opinion, at least) landed the better shots until the KD, but he was backing up all night and McDonnell was coming forward. The judges obviously rewarded the coming forward part.
When Stevenson left HBO, he signed with Showtime (and Al Haymon). I don't remember Stevenson fighting in a 'PBC' card.
I think he fought twice on PBC. Vs. Sakio Bika and Tommy Karpency. The Bika fight was one of the first PBC fights on CBS I think.