NBA Playoffs + Boxing =

[Southpaw Stinger]

how do you know?

A guess. But anything could happen.

[Brassangel]

I have to say that round 2 has started out pretty interesting. Both fights went about as expected; Foreman with a bit more spring in his step against a slightly greener Ali would probably have that shock value. Louis's slow starts would probably put him at a disadvantage against Tyson. Even so, I'm sure the rematches will be "shocking" and each series will go 5-6.

I give a woo hoo! to butterfly for the beginning of this round. I still predict that he will have the finals be Ali vs. Liston.

[butterfly1964]

Hello, and welcome to Playoff boxing! we have some great matchups here, so here they are!

Western Conference

2. Jack Dempsey vs. 3. Jack Johnson - Stockyards Stadium in Denver, CO for fight #1.

Eastern Conference

2. Rocky Marciano vs. 6. Sonny Liston - Boston Garden in Boston, MA for fight #1.

hope you enjoy them. let's send our camera crew out to Denver, CO.

[butterfly1964]

vs.

Hi, an welcome to this second round western conference playoffs. we have a great match here in The Stockyards Stadium in Denver, Colorado, where Jack Dempsey will take on Jack Johnson. these two were recognized in the first quarter of the twentieth century as the two greatest hw's of all-time, and now they're locking horns! dempsey came in at an in-shape 188 1/2, and johnson was 210. I had a chance to interview johnson.

butterfly1964: Well Jack what will you bring to the table tonight?

johnson: i'm gonna embarass that white boy. he hasn't fought anybody as good as me. I'll destroy him!

butterfly1964: You are really confident in this aren't you?

johnson: I'm in good shape. I should be able to handle myself.

butterfly: thank you, jack.

Well, looks like johnson's ready. and now let's go to the press conference that took place earlier.

johnson: I'm gonna punish you like I never punished before! you think tunney messed you up? well, that's nothing compared to the hurt I'm gonna put on you!

Dempsey: When my left hook connects, you'll be sorry.

That was interesting. Here is the tale of the tape.

Jack Dempsey

age: 28
height: 6'-1"
weight: 188 1/2
reach: 77"
record: 61-4-9 (49ko)

Jack Johnson

age: 32
height: 6'-1"
weight: 210
reach: 74"
record: 67-6-10 (49ko)

Even though dempsey has a higher seed than johnson, (3 and 2 respectively) the betting odds are deadlocked at 1:1. there is no clear favorite. these are my two favorite fighters of all-time going at it(besides ali of course ). this will be very entertaining.

And now Jack Johnson can be seen by the crowd and he does not exactly get a heartfelt ovation. boos can be clearly heard. Johnson is wearing a white-hooded robe and is accompanied by his trainer Pop Blanken. johnson gets into the ring and warms up by practicing his evading footwork.

The great Jack Dempsey is now in the ring and the crowd erupts in applause. dempsey holds his hands up in recognition of the crowd. dempsey is wearing a white robe. dempsey gets in the ring and warms up by shadowboxing. dempsey is with his trainer Teddy Hayes. here is our ring announcer for tonight, Michael Buffer!

michael buffer: Ladieeees aaaaand geeentlemen! presenting second round fights in the western Conference! introducing, from Galveston, TX wearing white trunks with black trim, he stands six feet one inch, weighing two hundred ten pounds, the Galveston Giaaant, Jaaack Joooohnsooon!(boos fill the arena) and his opponent, from manassah, CO, wearing solid black trunks also six one and weighs one eighty eight and a half pounds, the manassah mauler Jaaaaaaaaaaaaack Deeeeeempseeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!!!(the crowd cannot control itself as they scream louder and louder) Llllllllllllllllllets get ready to ruumblllllllllllllllllllllllllllee!!!

conn: You boys both know the rules of the Colorado Stae Athletic Boxing Commision. protect yourself at all times, and break clean. shakes hands, and come out fighting!

will dempsey be able to cach up to johnson and defeat him? will johnson be able to keep away from dempsey? we'll soon find out. Both men are ready as the anticipation mounts. Dempsey put on a stare at his corner, johnson put on his trademark golden smile.

Round 1: both men comes out. dempsey is in hiscroutch, pressing the fight, and johnson is moving and bouncing around a little. dempsey lunges, but johnson is there to tie him up. dempsey is strong, but johnson has that little extra strength to tie dempsey up in the clinches, but he can only do it for a little while, cause dempsey knows how to free himself and pound the body, which he does. johnson manages to get away and they cotinue. johnson jabs and waits for dempsey's lunges. dempsey corners johnson occasionally and work the head and body, and johnson counter punches when he can. the round is about even: dmepsey and johnson are both fresh and ready as their trainer work them over.

Round 2: Johnson lunges in with a hard right that dempsey takes. dempsey then croutches low and lunges and lunges, but johnson is fast and can anticipate what dempsey is doing. johnson is now looking better counterpunching and tying dempsey up when they get into a clinch. dempsey however does not get frustrated, but he just sticks to his game plan. johnson is landing his straight right well, and dempsey takes them. johnson looks fast and skillful, but dempsey keeps on coming. dempsey lunges with a right misses that, and then a fast left hook that drops johnson! johnson is up at 5, and the bell rings, but the round still belongs to johnson: Blanken tells johnson to watch out for his left hook more, and Hayes says to keep pressing the fight and to not get discouraged.

Round 3: johnson comes out and anticipates dempsey's moves. dempsey moves in and manages to get throught johnson's defense and lands some terrific bodyshots that hurt johnson. dempsey suddenly acts on instinct and gos after johnson like a black panther on a huge elephant! dempsey land s some hard fast shots and johnson is down again! johnson is slow in getting up, and he takes the eight-count., dempsey quickly rushes in to finish with a pulverizing left hook and an overhand right! johnson is layed out cold. the crowd goes wild as dempsey wins his fight in familiar fashion, by brutal lightning fast ko!

buffer: the winner by a knockout, at :57 seconds of the third round, Jaaaaaaaaaack Deeeempseeeeeey!!

The crowd is estatic. everyone celebrates the manassah mauler's victory. looks like johnson needs to bounce back and bounce back fast. well, that was fun! now, let's go over to the eastern conference in Boston.

[butterfly1964]

vs.

Hi, and Welcome to Boston Garden in Boston, MA, for the first meeting between Rocky Marciano and Sonny Liston in the eastern Conference. Rocky was 190 today and liston was 211. both fighters are in great shape. lets see the tale of the tape.

Rocky Marciano

age: 30
height: 5'-11"
weight: 190
reach: 67"
record: 45-0-0 (40ko)

Sonny Liston

age: 28
height: 6'-1"
weight: 211
reach: 84"
record: 28-1-0 (18ko)

On paper it looks like liston has the advantage, but rocky is the 2 to 1 betting favorite.

Now Liston makes his way to the ring, and a few boos could be heard, while he walks down the aisle accompanied by his trainer Willie Reddish. and Marciano comes in and 65,000 fans show their appreciation for the Brockton Blockbuster. Rocky is accompanied by his long time trainer, Charlie Goldman. now here is michael buffer.

michael buffer: Laddies and gentlemen, introducing from Philadelphi, PA wearing black trunks with white trim, he stands six feet one, weighing 211, The Big Bear, Charrles Sonny Liston! Liston! and his opponent, from brockton, MA wearing white trunks with black trim, standing five eleven, weighing one hundred ninety pounds, The Brockton Blockbusteeeeeeer Roooockyyyyyyyy Maaaarrcianooooooooooo!!! Marcianooooooooooooo!!(the crowd applaudes rocky) 15 rounds!

conn: protect yourself at all times. in the event of a knockdown, i want you to go to the farhtest neutral corner until I tell you to come out. three knockdown rule is waived. any questions? ok, shake hands.

can marciano break down liston and knock him out, or can liston keep marciano away from him. this has to end in a knockout one way or the other. liston puts his bone-chilling stare on marciano, but rocky is not affected by it, for he has great courage.

Round 1: marciano is in his croutch, and he tries to press the fight, but liston keeps him away with his jab. liston lands his straight right well, and marciano manages to get a goog suzieq in that liston takes. liston is jabbing and jabbing and throwing the occasional straight right and marciano is taking the punches. they clinch, and liston uses his superior strength to push marciano off. liston the lands a solid right hand and marciano is down! marciano is up at two, and liston comes after them and they both trade blows and all of a sudden marciano is down again! marciano gets up and gets knocked down three more times, the last time he is up at nine. liston moves in to finish with a left lead, a right cross and a left hook and marciano is down for the sixth time in this round. marciano doesn't beat the count. the fight is over, sonny liston shoks massachusetts as he performs a one-rond demolition of Rocky Marciano.

michel buffer: The winner by a knockout at 2:45 of the first round, Sonny Lisston!

The crowd quickly files out of the stadium in dissapointment. In Liston's corner, there is jubilation! In Marciano's corner there is consolation.

liston: I knew once i had the little guy down the first tiem, that i had it in the bag.

marciano: he's a very tugh opponent, but i'm sure i will still make it a good series.

well, that was entertaining! dempsey destoys johnson, and now liston destroys even more marciano! can johnson and the rock bounce back? find right here on "NBA Playoffs + Boxing ="! now I will say good day, once again the final scores are, Part1-dempsey ko3, and Part2-liston ko1!

PEACE!!

[butterfly1964]

Hello, this is butterfly1964, and welcome to playoff boxing! this is the second round, and we have a doubleheader for you tonight. alot of questions need to be answered in these fights. here they are!

The West

1. Muhammad Ali vs. 4. George Foreman - Houston Astrodome, Houston, TX for fight #2. (foreman leads 1-0)

The East

1. Joe Louis vs. 5. Mike Tyson - Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI for fight #2. (tyson leads 1-0)

can ali and louis, the number one seeds in this tournament bounce backl? let's find out. Now, let's go over to houston, texas!

[Yogi]

So who are Holmes, Lewis, and Frazier facing in this round, Butterfly?

[BKM-]

I think they're eliminated.

[Yogi]

I think they're eliminated.

W...WH...WHA...WHAAAT!?!?!!!!1111

[Yogi]

P.S. I'm just kidding.