Comments Thread For: Lara Floors Rodriguez, Cruises To Decision Win

[OnePunch]

he sure didnt do his marketability any favors with that dreadful performance. Had a dead man in front of him, primed for a highlight reel KO, but instead decided to **** the bed.

He must drive his management and PR people insane.........

[joseph5620]

he sure didnt do his marketability any favors with that dreadful performance. Had a dead man in front of him, primed for a highlight reel KO, but instead decided to **** the bed.

He must drive his management and PR people insane.........

Lara is not a "highlight reel KO" type of fighter and never has been. This sentiment that unless a fighter scores a knockout he is unimpressive or "dreadful" (regardless of a dominating performance) is tiresome and old.

[OnePunch]

Lara is not a "highlight reel KO" type of fighter and never has been. This sentiment that unless a fighter scores a knockout he is unimpressive or "dreadful" (regardless of a dominating performance) is tiresome and old.

A fighter doesnt have to be a "highlight reel KO" fighter to dispose of an overmatched foe. If Lara had enough pop to put Delvin on the floor in the 6th, then he had enough pop to turn up the gas and get rid of him.

The sentiment that its perfectly fine and dandy for a fighter to simply coast and stink out a decision in a non-competitive fight against a woefully overmatched opponent is tiresome and old.

[Fetta]

Lara is not a "highlight reel KO" type of fighter and never has been. This sentiment that unless a fighter scores a knockout he is unimpressive or "dreadful" (regardless of a dominating performance) is tiresome and old.

The may/pac effect.

Mentality has changed.

[TaurusJ27]

That fight has my vote for biggest mismatch of the year

[Ringlife]

This was a win for Lara, but I stopped watching after the 7th round, I agreed with what Tarver was saying about Lara needing the KO last night, I mean Lara fought a punching bag last night. I was expecting Lara to knock out Rodriguez last night.

[joseph5620]

A fighter doesnt have to be a "highlight reel KO" fighter to dispose of an overmatched foe. If Lara had enough pop to put Delvin on the floor in the 6th, then he had enough pop to turn up the gas and get rid of him.

The sentiment that its perfectly fine and dandy for a fighter to simply coast and stink out a decision in a non-competitive fight against a woefully overmatched opponent is tiresome and old.

Fighters shouldn't have to change their style because some so called "fans" only want to see knockouts. If a fighters wins and dominates for 12 rounds you shouldn't expect more if the fighter is not a KO artist. "Stinking it out" or whether or not the fighter was " ready to go" is your interpretation. You weren't in the ring fighting. It's easy to sit back in the comfort of your chair and make these comments.


The one who truly "stunk" it out was Rodriguez. He's the one you should be criticizing.

[Teetotaler]

haha did anyone expect anything different? I'm just shocked lara didn't ko that bum and chose to play it safe. ****ing pathetic. Also for those saying "wow lara is so great it sucks his skills aren't appreciated" Yeah no sh it. Who the hell isn't going to look good against bum rodriguez

[OnePunch]

Fighters shouldn't have to change their style because some so called "fans" only want to see knockouts. If a fighters wins and dominates for 12 rounds you shouldn't expect more if the fighter is not a KO artist. "Stinking it out" or whether or not the fighter was " ready to go" is your interpretation. You weren't in the ring fighting. It's easy to sit back in the comfort of your chair and make these comments.


The one who truly "stunk" it out was Rodriguez. He's the one you should be criticizing.

well duh, OF COURSE it is. This is an internet forum. Thats what the purpose of this medium is.

But you are missing the overall point. If Lara and his team prefer him to stink it out and play it safe winning decisions, thats fine, and thats his right. Just dont expect 99.8% of boxing fans (other than 8 hipsters on a boxing forum) to care whether or not they ever see him fight again, and dont expect any marquee fighters to express any desire to fight a guy that brings absolutely nothing at all to the dance......

[ИATAS]

Lara is not a "highlight reel KO" type of fighter and never has been. This sentiment that unless a fighter scores a knockout he is unimpressive or "dreadful" (regardless of a dominating performance) is tiresome and old.

Actually that's not entirely true. Prior to signing with Haymon you may recall a string of 5 first round KO's. Granted it was against poor opposition but for a while there he was gaining a reputation for being one of the hardest hitters at 154. There was a buzz at the time as Lara possibly being the best and most entertaining of the big Cuban three (Gamboa and Rigondeaux were getting most of the attention at the time). Then he stepped up in opposition and got a draw against Molina. After that was the P-Will robbery followed by another 1st round KO of Ronald Hearns.

It's not that he needs to score KOs to be impressive I actually think he needs to be more aggressive to be a BETTER fighter. He could have beat Canelo if he let his hands go more. He let that fight slip away because of his inactivity. He could have KO'd Rodriguez inside 5 rounds and created a buzz (good for his career). It's not just about not taking risks, it's fighting smarter. In his case, being more aggressive would make him a better fighter, imo. It's a little frustrating for me when I watch Lara because I feel like he could be much better if he'd let his hands go more.