Despaigne not only was faking the 'injuries', he actually worked on this tactic in the gym! This comes from a very reliable source. I don't doubt it. I think it backfired since the DQ win did nothing for him.
Not sure what fight you were watching nycsmooth, but I saw it completley differently. Miranda was just starting to come on strong and his body work was slowing down Despainge. ****, if Despainge couldnt hurt Miranda with 8 free shots to his head than I am not sure he was going to be able to do anything to slow Miranda down.
As far as Miranda's career goes, he is at a very low point right now. Sure he can revive it, but it will take more than this one win against Despaigne. He will have to upset some top 5 fighter and than do the same in against a belt holder. It is a long road, but no doubt if he gets in with the right opponent and pulls of 1-2 good wins after Despainge he could have yet another life.
Before Feb rematch they both are fighting on the Ward/Froch undercard to keep busy.
Not sure what fight you were watching nycsmooth, but I saw it completley differently. Miranda was just starting to come on strong and his body work was slowing down Despainge. ****, if Despainge couldnt hurt Miranda with 8 free shots to his head than I am not sure he was going to be able to do anything to slow Miranda down.
As far as Miranda's career goes, he is at a very low point right now. Sure he can revive it, but it will take more than this one win against Despaigne. He will have to upset some top 5 fighter and than do the same in against a belt holder. It is a long road, but no doubt if he gets in with the right opponent and pulls of 1-2 good wins after Despainge he could have yet another life.
Before Feb rematch they both are fighting on the Ward/Froch undercard to keep busy.
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