The Diego Defense

[DiegoFuego]

Hi, guys. A lot of heat has been put on me lately for making "outrageous" statements and fighting arguments by resorting to insults. The fact of the matter is that what I do here is the complete opposite of that. My red karma bar means I have an opinion. Your blue karma bars (typically) mean you don't.

Now, I was watching Castillo-Corrales again today and I noticed that before the 7th round, Joe Goosen mentions "the mouthpiece" but says "not yet". This is proof that Corrales and Goosen both planned on strategically losing the mouthpiece should Corrales find himself in trouble. And why not? Freitas did the exact same thing to them, and Goosen was irate over it. But this is boxing where actions speak louder than words. Goosen realized he couldn't do anything about Freitas spitting out his mouthpiece. Freitas was rightfully penalized, and that was it. Being the genius he is, Goosen noted that Corrales would now spit out his mouthpiece the next time he was in trouble himself. Like I said, crying doesn't get you very far so I suggest all Castillo fans claiming foul or anybody namecalling Corrales "Cheapo Corrales" please stop whining. It shouldn't have mattered whether Corrales spit out his mouthpiece against Castillo. He was penalized just like Freitas was. So why didn't Castillo win the fight? Corrales still beat Freitas after all. I'll tell you why: Corrales is better than Castillo.

In that fight, you can't help but notice Al Bernstein continuously point out the success Corrales has while fighting from the outside. Corrales dominated half of several rounds (something only done by Corrales in this fight) by hammering Castillo with shots from the outside. Corrales will do this the entire fight the next time around and either win a decision or stop Castillo late once again, but Castillo will NOT win this fight. You can't beat someone with the skills and heart of Corrales. The package is truly unstoppable for most opponents to handle.

Now, respond with your one-sentence insults and send the red karma my way, but I proved my point, and I think any of you would be hardpressed to disagree with any statement I've made here. But for some reason, I'll still be chastized and told I'm the worst poster on the site.

[BLOODSHED]

I agree there somewhat.

Hi, guys. A lot of heat has been put on me lately for making "outrageous" statements and fighting arguments by resorting to insults. The fact of the matter is that what I do here is the complete opposite of that. My red karma bar means I have an opinion. Your blue karma bars (typically) mean you don't.

Now, I was watching Castillo-Corrales again today and I noticed that before the 7th round, Joe Goosen mentions "the mouthpiece" but says "not yet". This is proof that Corrales and Goosen both planned on strategically losing the mouthpiece should Corrales find himself in trouble. And why not? Freitas did the exact same thing to them, and Goosen was irate over it. But this is boxing where actions speak louder than words. Goosen realized he couldn't do anything about Freitas spitting out his mouthpiece. Freitas was rightfully penalized, and that was it. Being the genius he is, Goosen noted that Corrales would now spit out his mouthpiece the next time he was in trouble himself. Like I said, crying doesn't get you very far so I suggest all Castillo fans claiming foul or anybody namecalling Corrales "Cheapo Corrales" please stop whining. It shouldn't have mattered whether Corrales spit out his mouthpiece against Castillo. He was penalized just like Freitas was. So why didn't Castillo win the fight? Corrales still beat Freitas after all. I'll tell you why: Corrales is better than Castillo.

In that fight, you can't help but notice Al Bernstein continuously point out the success Corrales has while fighting from the outside. Corrales dominated half of several rounds (something only done by Corrales in this fight) by hammering Castillo with shots from the outside. Corrales will do this the entire fight the next time around and either win a decision or stop Castillo late once again, but Castillo will NOT win this fight. You can't beat someone with the skills and heart of Corrales. The package is truly unstoppable for most opponents to handle.

Now, respond with your one-sentence insults and send the red karma my way, but I proved my point, and I think any of you would be hardpressed to disagree with any statement I've made here. But for some reason, I'll still be chastized and told I'm the worst poster on the site.

[Dr.Depravity]

All I know is that if Diego wants to actually box in the re-match he should have a fairly easy go at Castillo. Diego wanted to prove to the fans that he could brawl. When he stayed outside and boxed he was picking Castillo apart. I expect a smarter fight in the rematch.

[enadeus]

Can everyone do us all a favor and not reply to this post following my post.

[DiegoFuego]

Can everyone do us all a favor and not reply to this post following my post.

nice counter argument! keep it up, bro! you're a great poster!

[SUPER ZAB FAN]

Hi, guys. A lot of heat has been put on me lately for making "outrageous" statements and fighting arguments by resorting to insults. The fact of the matter is that what I do here is the complete opposite of that. My red karma bar means I have an opinion. Your blue karma bars (typically) mean you don't.

Now, I was watching Castillo-Corrales again today and I noticed that before the 7th round, Joe Goosen mentions "the mouthpiece" but says "not yet". This is proof that Corrales and Goosen both planned on strategically losing the mouthpiece should Corrales find himself in trouble. And why not? Freitas did the exact same thing to them, and Goosen was irate over it. But this is boxing where actions speak louder than words. Goosen realized he couldn't do anything about Freitas spitting out his mouthpiece. Freitas was rightfully penalized, and that was it. Being the genius he is, Goosen noted that Corrales would now spit out his mouthpiece the next time he was in trouble himself. Like I said, crying doesn't get you very far so I suggest all Castillo fans claiming foul or anybody namecalling Corrales "Cheapo Corrales" please stop whining. It shouldn't have mattered whether Corrales spit out his mouthpiece against Castillo. He was penalized just like Freitas was. So why didn't Castillo win the fight? Corrales still beat Freitas after all. I'll tell you why: Corrales is better than Castillo.

In that fight, you can't help but notice Al Bernstein continuously point out the success Corrales has while fighting from the outside. Corrales dominated half of several rounds (something only done by Corrales in this fight) by hammering Castillo with shots from the outside. Corrales will do this the entire fight the next time around and either win a decision or stop Castillo late once again, but Castillo will NOT win this fight. You can't beat someone with the skills and heart of Corrales. The package is truly unstoppable for most opponents to handle.

Now, respond with your one-sentence insults and send the red karma my way, but I proved my point, and I think any of you would be hardpressed to disagree with any statement I've made here. But for some reason, I'll still be chastized and told I'm the worst poster on the site.

MY BAR WAS BLUE , Until i called a certain Klitschko nut hugger a **** rider .


It is all good though , hopefully this next fight will be just as good as the first .

[DiegoFuego]

Yes, insulting a fellow boxingscene member will get you a red bar, but you can still have one even if you don't cuss.

All you need to do is say Morales is better than Barrera, and you will get red karma.

If you say Mosley isn't one of the best fighters in the world, you will get red karma.

If you say Corrales TKO10 Castillo, you will get red karma.

If you say Corrales has been in more than 2 big fights in his career, you will get red karma.

If you say you think Rahman can beat Klitschko, you will get red karma.

These are just accounts of the red karma I received in the last day.

[legend]

Hi, guys. A lot of heat has been put on me lately for making "outrageous" statements and fighting arguments by resorting to insults. The fact of the matter is that what I do here is the complete opposite of that. My red karma bar means I have an opinion. Your blue karma bars (typically) mean you don't.

Now, I was watching Castillo-Corrales again today and I noticed that before the 7th round, Joe Goosen mentions "the mouthpiece" but says "not yet". This is proof that Corrales and Goosen both planned on strategically losing the mouthpiece should Corrales find himself in trouble. And why not? Freitas did the exact same thing to them, and Goosen was irate over it. But this is boxing where actions speak louder than words. Goosen realized he couldn't do anything about Freitas spitting out his mouthpiece. Freitas was rightfully penalized, and that was it. Being the genius he is, Goosen noted that Corrales would now spit out his mouthpiece the next time he was in trouble himself. Like I said, crying doesn't get you very far so I suggest all Castillo fans claiming foul or anybody namecalling Corrales "Cheapo Corrales" please stop whining. It shouldn't have mattered whether Corrales spit out his mouthpiece against Castillo. He was penalized just like Freitas was. So why didn't Castillo win the fight? Corrales still beat Freitas after all. I'll tell you why: Corrales is better than Castillo.

In that fight, you can't help but notice Al Bernstein continuously point out the success Corrales has while fighting from the outside. Corrales dominated half of several rounds (something only done by Corrales in this fight) by hammering Castillo with shots from the outside. Corrales will do this the entire fight the next time around and either win a decision or stop Castillo late once again, but Castillo will NOT win this fight. You can't beat someone with the skills and heart of Corrales. The package is truly unstoppable for most opponents to handle.

Now, respond with your one-sentence insults and send the red karma my way, but I proved my point, and I think any of you would be hardpressed to disagree with any statement I've made here. But for some reason, I'll still be chastized and told I'm the worst poster on the site.

I agree. Chico was the better fighter that night. Mouthpiece or no mouthpiece, Castillo should have recognized Corrales wasn't so hurt after all and not went after him. Corrales turned into a killer after the knockdowns knowing exactly what he had to do: score a KO. Castillo should have stayed away and boxed for the last two rounds instead of going after him.

[DiegoFuego]

I'm confused by the lack of red karma being sent my way and the negative one-sentence insults being flung back at me? Maybe, feeling exposed, they choose not to respond?

[mic573]

Corrales was not picking Castillo apart from the outside. If you go back and look Corrales was throwing his jab and righthand but how many actually land. It kept Castillo outside for a few seconds but it wasn't nearly as effective as Al Bernstein would suggest. Castillo picked the majority of them off with his gloves. Castillo also showed a better jab outside when he threw it. His jab was snapping Corrales' head back. Corrales' jab wasn't doing that to Castillo.

This fight will be fought like the first fight because Castillo will not be kept on the outside all night. If Corrales does try to box I would give it two or three rounds before Castillo warms up and gets inside the way he always does.