NSB PICK EM 2022 #9 SATURDAY 19th FEBRUARY

[Tatabanya]

dont make early predictions what i've learned

I usually decide my definitive pick right after the weigh-in, typically after thinking all week.

However, I will admit that this particular time my last-minute change was influenced by Cliff Rold's Stats And Stakes article. Generally, he's spot-on... not this time. My bad... 40 points and a x5 thrown away just like that.

[NC Uppercut]

Can someone tell me why this fight was for 12 rounds

My only guess is that they wanted to gain fan interest in Khan getting slaughtered for 12 if it went the distance.

[Tatabanya]

Can someone tell me why this fight was for 12 rounds

They could have scheduled it for 50 rounds, well aware that it would not last beyond a few ones (well, except for me and Cliff Rold anyway )

Seriously, I remember the two Tyson vs Ruddock fights - which had no title involved - were also on the 12-round distance. As of now I can't recall other similar examples, though, but for sure there are many.

EDIT: looking at the days of my childhood, George Foreman's non-title fight vs Jimmy Young was also a 12 rounder.

[SteveM]

Which are the next pick em fights? ------- licking lips

I see that Stanionis vs Butaev is a new addition for May - any in the next 2 weeks?

[Tatabanya]

Which are the next pick em fights? ------- licking lips

I see that Stanionis vs Butaev is a new addition for May - any in the next 2 weeks?

This weekend we have Taylor vs Catterall, Colbert vs Garcia and Okolie vs Cieslak... but I don't know if they're usable for the Pick Em.

[SUBZER0ED]

He looked like someone who may not be able to effectively control the hate. Also, I looked at his eyes, and they look quite unfocused. Perhaps his problems with depression, drinking etc. have taken a toll. Of course he might fool me and knock Khan out cold...

What say you now sir?

[Tatabanya]

What say you now sir?

You didn't follow my own saga... I had picked Brook KO mid after all this bullshėt talk of mine, as he looked great at the weigh-in... but STILL changed my mind and took Khan DEC with a x5 for good measure!

Anyhow, Khan was shot to smithereens, but Brook didn't look exceptional. He should retire as well.

[MulaKO]

They could have scheduled it for 50 rounds, well aware that it would not last beyond a few ones (well, except for me and Cliff Rold anyway )

Seriously, I remember the two Tyson vs Ruddock fights - which had no title involved - were also on the 12-round distance. As of now I can't recall other similar examples, though, but for sure there are many.

EDIT: looking at the days of my childhood, George Foreman's non-title fight vs Jimmy Young was also a 12 rounder.

Yes but in those days they were 15 round fights for a title
Just can’t see why this fight was12rnds