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ThrowdownFantasy.com is the first draft-style fantasy boxing game and only game powered by CompuBox, official stats provider for boxing. It's simple and free to play.
1. Sign up for free at ThrowdownFantasy.com. You'll get 1,000 Throwdown Points that can be used to enter into the monthly freeroll game
2. Choose 5 fighters from upcoming fights. Each fighter is assigned a salary based on projected performance. Get points if your fighter wins (bonus for knockout wins) and for the fight stats (punches landed, connect pct., etc.)
3. Win real cash. Most games last 1 weekend. The monthly freerolls have real cash prizes that range of $250. Cash games payout up to $10,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQbV...ature=youtu.be
Breakdown of Scoring
Fantasy Previews for DeGale-Dirrell and Khan-Algieri
James DeGale ($4,700) vs. Andre Dirrell ($5,100) - Draft Them Now (link this)
For Dirrell to win he must establish his long-range game with his flashing jab and superior mobility while firing occasional combinations. Lots of boxing mixed with timely slugging will be key, as well the mature mindset and execution he demonstrated against Derek Edwards in his last fight. For DeGale to win he must assert himself early as he did in his last two fights against Brandon Gonzalez and Marco Antonio Periban and not fall into his previous pattern of trying to figure opponents out early before striking. He is fighting away from home and an early lead is key. Also, his overhand lefts and right hooks will be vital, especially when Dirrell turns lefty.
Our suggestions: DeGale may be worth a chunk of your money given his underdog status and the fact that he has shown his best form in his last two fights against Brandon Gonzales and Marco Antonio Periban. But Dirrell is fighting in his native land, has shown maturity and has plenty of speed and tricks at his disposal.
Bottom Line: DeGale (upset)
Amir Khan ($5,700) vs. Chris Algieri ($4,100) - Draft Them Now (link this)
For Khan to win he should do everything Algieri does well — fight at long range, fire long and accurate jabs and produce good volume — but do it at the higher level that he occupies. After he does that, land his power shots with precision and superior impact. He can also afford to take a few more chances because Algieri’s fists do not produce great power in comparison to his peers. For Algieri to win he must out-hustle Khan in terms of volume and use angles to force Khan to reset instead of planting his feet and delivering his power. In-and-out movement, semi-circular movement and timely flurries that build points will be imperative.
Our Suggestion: This perpetual candidate for a Mayweather fight will again be motivated to turn in an excellent performance and since he is facing one of the few fighters who isn’t a mortal threat to his chin he’ll likely take even more risks — and probably score more points.
Bottom Line: Khan (big advantage)
Play fantasy boxing for free at www.ThrowdownFantasy.com
1. Sign up for free at ThrowdownFantasy.com. You'll get 1,000 Throwdown Points that can be used to enter into the monthly freeroll game
2. Choose 5 fighters from upcoming fights. Each fighter is assigned a salary based on projected performance. Get points if your fighter wins (bonus for knockout wins) and for the fight stats (punches landed, connect pct., etc.)
3. Win real cash. Most games last 1 weekend. The monthly freerolls have real cash prizes that range of $250. Cash games payout up to $10,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQbV...ature=youtu.be
Breakdown of Scoring
Fantasy Previews for DeGale-Dirrell and Khan-Algieri
James DeGale ($4,700) vs. Andre Dirrell ($5,100) - Draft Them Now (link this)
For Dirrell to win he must establish his long-range game with his flashing jab and superior mobility while firing occasional combinations. Lots of boxing mixed with timely slugging will be key, as well the mature mindset and execution he demonstrated against Derek Edwards in his last fight. For DeGale to win he must assert himself early as he did in his last two fights against Brandon Gonzalez and Marco Antonio Periban and not fall into his previous pattern of trying to figure opponents out early before striking. He is fighting away from home and an early lead is key. Also, his overhand lefts and right hooks will be vital, especially when Dirrell turns lefty.
Our suggestions: DeGale may be worth a chunk of your money given his underdog status and the fact that he has shown his best form in his last two fights against Brandon Gonzales and Marco Antonio Periban. But Dirrell is fighting in his native land, has shown maturity and has plenty of speed and tricks at his disposal.
Bottom Line: DeGale (upset)
Amir Khan ($5,700) vs. Chris Algieri ($4,100) - Draft Them Now (link this)
For Khan to win he should do everything Algieri does well — fight at long range, fire long and accurate jabs and produce good volume — but do it at the higher level that he occupies. After he does that, land his power shots with precision and superior impact. He can also afford to take a few more chances because Algieri’s fists do not produce great power in comparison to his peers. For Algieri to win he must out-hustle Khan in terms of volume and use angles to force Khan to reset instead of planting his feet and delivering his power. In-and-out movement, semi-circular movement and timely flurries that build points will be imperative.
Our Suggestion: This perpetual candidate for a Mayweather fight will again be motivated to turn in an excellent performance and since he is facing one of the few fighters who isn’t a mortal threat to his chin he’ll likely take even more risks — and probably score more points.
Bottom Line: Khan (big advantage)
Play fantasy boxing for free at www.ThrowdownFantasy.com
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