I've been gone for a while...

[Addition]

Hmm, I guess Warp did a pretty good job filling me in on all of this... I thought there would be more.

No, thank you very much Precision, you gave a pretty thorough rundown on what's been happening.

God I'm ecstatic that Dirrell got Froch first... I can't think of an easier step up in class... Dirrell will be an undefeated champion by beating another undefeated champion easily.

I am worried if and when he has to face Kessler, Ward and Abraham though... Taylor shouldn't be too tough of a fight.

Kessler has the experience and the jab that could take Dirrell's athleticism out of the game. Ward has the slick style that could give Dirrell major problems. Abraham is a huge puncher, and Dirrell has absorbed a clean blow here and there, plus his chin is kind of in question from some that I've talked to.

Either way, I'm super excited about this tournament.

You wanna bet?

[Pugilistic™]

Hmm, I guess Warp did a pretty good job filling me in on all of this... I thought there would be more.

No, thank you very much Precision, you gave a pretty thorough rundown on what's been happening.

God I'm ecstatic that Dirrell got Froch first... I can't think of an easier step up in class... Dirrell will be an undefeated champion by beating another undefeated champion easily.

I am worried if and when he has to face Kessler, Ward and Abraham though... Taylor shouldn't be too tough of a fight.

Kessler has the experience and the jab that could take Dirrell's athleticism out of the game. Ward has the slick style that could give Dirrell major problems. Abraham is a huge puncher, and Dirrell has absorbed a clean blow here and there, plus his chin is kind of in question from some that I've talked to.

Either way, I'm super excited about this tournament.

Froch is the least skilled fighter in the tournament.

Dirrell certainly has the skill set to outbox Froch to a decision.

Froch's only chance of victory really is if the question mark about Dirrell's chin is true. Froch will certainly test his chin, whether or not Dirrell can take them or not..... i have no idea, If he can he will win clearly.

I haven't seen enough of Ward to make a prediction on a fight between him and Dirrell but it would be a interesting matchup.

Dirrell has the ability to beat Abraham if he can avoid his burst of flurries and set a high pace, thats a tough fight to pick though.

Direll would beat Taylor also, That bad stamina of Taylor's would cost him again against Dirrell.

Now Kessler..... Personally i think Dirrell is screwed if he goes up against Kessler.

I got Kessler taking the whole tournament.

This tournament has got me really excited.

These matchups are great.

[Fox McCloud]

i'm a MOD now...any anti-larry merchant comments will result in your immediate banning....you've been warned...welcome back


-management

He's an idiot and I'm glad he will retire soon.

From Hopkins-Tarver:
LM: I don't like they way they look together.
JL: Meaning it's an edgy fight.
LM: Meaning wake me up when something happens.

Wow, Larry, I have to tell you, I wasn't enjoying this fight until you told me how boring it was. There is nothing that makes a boxing match more enjoyable than someone bitching about how boring it is.

Ban me mother ****er, I dare you, I'll have you taken out of power. I've got my contacts.

[ßringer]

I will...

You pretty ecstatic by the news that Hopkins wants the winner of Dawson-Johnson 2, which will so clearly be for The Ring belt?

I know I am. Hopkins is going to have another ridiculously impressive win on his resume, especially if Dawson wins.

Absoloutely.

People were giving him **** for a while but I never paid any attention to it ; I knew eventually Hopkins would make the decision to fight either Dawson, or Johnson.

And once they signed for the rematch I knew it was only a matter of time before Hopkins made his move.

I can't wait to see it.

I don't see either of them troubling Hopkins much at all. Especially not Dawson ; kid is green as hell, his workrate is nothing like what people make it out to be, and Hopkins will have a field day with his ass.

If Hopkins could cut Calzaghe's workrate in half, just think of what he's going to do to Dawsons.

Right hand leads all night, son.

I hope he sticks to following it up with the left hook, like he did so often with Pavlik.

I think that will really throw Chad off balance ; everybody is used to Hopkins throwing 1 shot at a time, and never throwing anything behind the right lead down the middle.

[ßringer]

He's an idiot and I'm glad he will retire soon.

From Hopkins-Tarver:
LM: I don't like they way they look together.
JL: Meaning it's an edgy fight.
LM: Meaning wake me up when something happens.

Wow, Larry, I have to tell you, I wasn't enjoying this fight until you told me how boring it was. There is nothing that makes a boxing match more enjoyable than someone bitching about how boring it is.

Ban me mother ****er, I dare you, I'll have you taken out of power. I've got my contacts.

I actually love Larry, and I'm a B-Hop fan.

He's been very hard and negative when it comes to Hopkins throughout Bernard's entire career though, and I can't say I liked any of that.

I did like how moments after Larry said that though ; Hopkins scored the knockdown.

[-MAKAVELLI-]

He's an idiot and I'm glad he will retire soon.

From Hopkins-Tarver:
LM: I don't like they way they look together.
JL: Meaning it's an edgy fight.
LM: Meaning wake me up when something happens.

Wow, Larry, I have to tell you, I wasn't enjoying this fight until you told me how boring it was. There is nothing that makes a boxing match more enjoyable than someone bitching about how boring it is.

Ban me mother ****er, I dare you, I'll have you taken out of power. I've got my contacts.

decaf D.....try it for a week

[Fox McCloud]

You wanna bet?

I already got a 250K bet... sorry man, had you gotten to me like 20 minutes earlier, I wouldn't have posted in Rocky...'s thread about it.

You'll find some action... this is one of the most even fights in how people are picking that I can remember.

[Fox McCloud]

i will laugh at you when froch knocks dirrell the **** out. you completly overlooked him and froch is going to teach you not to overlook any boxer.

Location: Stoke, England.

I'm just shocked that is where you are from, considering you think Froch is god's gift to boxing... :wank:

[Pugilistic™]

Absoloutely.

People were giving him **** for a while but I never paid any attention to it ; I knew eventually Hopkins would make the decision to fight either Dawson, or Johnson.

And once they signed for the rematch I knew it was only a matter of time before Hopkins made his move.

I can't wait to see it.

I don't see either of them troubling Hopkins much at all. Especially not Dawson ; kid is green as hell, his workrate is nothing like what people make it out to be, and Hopkins will have a field day with his ass.

If Hopkins could cut Calzaghe's workrate in half, just think of what he's going to do to Dawsons.

Right hand leads all night, son.

I hope he sticks to following it up with the left hook, like he did so often with Pavlik.

I think that will really throw Chad off balance ; everybody is used to Hopkins throwing 1 shot at a time, and never throwing anything behind the right lead down the middle.

Damn i wasn't even aware that Hopkins said that.

I think Hopkins beats both clearly, Dawson is overated especially in the workrate department, people also forget that Dawson seems to forget what he's doing in the ring at times which costs him rounds.

You can't give away rounds against Hopkins.

[Fox McCloud]

Froch is the least skilled fighter in the tournament.

Dirrell certainly has the skill set to outbox Froch to a decision.

Froch's only chance of victory really is if the question mark about Dirrell's chin is true. Froch will certainly test his chin, whether or not Dirrell can take them or not..... i have no idea, If he can he will win clearly.

I haven't seen enough of Ward to make a prediction on a fight between him and Dirrell but it would be a interesting matchup.

Dirrell has the ability to beat Abraham if he can avoid his burst of flurries and set a high pace, thats a tough fight to pick though.

Direll would beat Taylor also, That bad stamina of Taylor's would cost him again against Dirrell.

Now Kessler..... Personally i think Dirrell is screwed if he goes up against Kessler.

I got Kessler taking the whole tournament.

This tournament has got me really excited.

These matchups are great.

You see it exactly like me... great minds think alike.

Absoloutely.

People were giving him **** for a while but I never paid any attention to it ; I knew eventually Hopkins would make the decision to fight either Dawson, or Johnson.

And once they signed for the rematch I knew it was only a matter of time before Hopkins made his move.

I can't wait to see it.

I don't see either of them troubling Hopkins much at all. Especially not Dawson ; kid is green as hell, his workrate is nothing like what people make it out to be, and Hopkins will have a field day with his ass.

If Hopkins could cut Calzaghe's workrate in half, just think of what he's going to do to Dawsons.

Right hand leads all night, son.

I hope he sticks to following it up with the left hook, like he did so often with Pavlik.

I think that will really throw Chad off balance ; everybody is used to Hopkins throwing 1 shot at a time, and never throwing anything behind the right lead down the middle.

The right hand lead is going to rock Dawson's world... what with his chin problems, I would not be shocked at all if Hopkins got his first stoppage since Oscar De La Hoya.