Comments Thread For: Carl Frampton Beats Leo Santa Cruz, Wins WBA Belt in a War

[ThomasJK]

After watching this fight a few times on my DVR, I think the decision was spot on. I don't agree with the Draw from the Italian judge, and I didn't see the wide margin by one of the other judges either. What I did see is Frampton getting the better of Cruz with quick counters that landed solid. Many times over, alot of the punches thrown by Cruz hit air, were blocked by Frampton's gloves, or were lunging/off balanced glancing blows that failed to land effectively. But the same can also be said for Frampton. The difference was that Frampton simply connected with more solid shots than Cruz. Hence the victory went to Framton. There is no doubt these two will have a rematch, but I'd rather see them fight other opposition before then.

[hitking]

IMO Crawford would be above Frampton on ability - as the eyes see it and not necessarily on results as I think a win over LSC trumps a win over Postol. But, as good as Frampton was tonight, I feel Bud has more upside.

But if you polled NSB I reckon 90% are more looking forward to Frampton's next fight than Crawford's but Crawford would 'n could have changed that perception if he'd have gone for the knockout against Postol.

That all sounds good. But, P4P isn't based on entertainment value. Its based on skill and resume. According to your logic, Gatti should have been P4P ahead of Floyd. I'm sure 90% of here looked forward to watching Gatti fight more than they did Floyd. But, look at what happen when you put them in the ring together.

[thecomedian2]

King Frampton is home!

Where have you been hiding Aztekkas? King Chocolatito is about to crush another Mexican and take his 0 on his fourth division , you have been quite about it.

[fredhopple]

What a great fight and little Frampton deserved the huge win

Credit to Frampton for coming to America and beating Leo decisively in a clear victory in a close fight. Frampton came and took the belt from Leo fairly and with no doubt. What a great win for all of Ireland which has little to cheer for in its bleak history of despair and sadness. Little Framp came and beat Leo.

[hitking]

Those who CAN'T teach or judge... you remind me soo much of this DOUCHEBAG I know who finds FAULTS/FLAWS in every fight or fighter... Even the GREATEST fights in HISTORY!!! I believe your head just went further up your ass. Fight of the year and it's not GOOD enough for this Bi@TCH!!!

You like talking about bets. I bet you anything, face-to-face, man-to-man, you can't treat me like a b1tch......B1TCH!!!!!!

[NC Uppercut]

That was a wonderful fight! Even though LSC lost in the ring he went out like a warrior. Frampton really surprised me!!!

[NearHypnos]

I honestly thought Leo took it by about a point or two. There was a lot of action and big punches he'd land inside (especially left hooks) that wouldn't be called. Frampton would sometimes land what looked like a big shot and the replays would show Leo would actually step away and only get grazed and counter. The fight was really close but in terms of effective punches it seemed about even to me but I thought Carl's legs would stiffen at times and showed a good poker face. There were times where his feet would literally not move and he'd just try to lean away and it seemed like he was hurt at times.

Again, either could have won but Leo did a lot more than he was given credit for. A lot more. I'm sure the crowd helped but that's how venues are and thats whats supposed to happen. I really thought Leo had a razor thin close fight or a draw. That Carl won isn't the issue but 9-3? :/

[pvj]

Great fight, I thought Leo would win decisively, wow did frampton have other ideas. I thought it was close enough to go either way, wouldn't have complained with any outcome (although the scorecards spoke of a much different fight).

Do it again, hell let's put this rematch and the thurman/porter on the same card and call it a night. .....a great night!!!

[Shadoww702]

You like talking about bets. I bet you anything, face-to-face, man-to-man, you can't treat me like a b1tch......B1TCH!!!!!!

I still be down to fight your FAT FKN @SS!!! Out weigh me buy 100 lbs EASY... But that's you MO! Prison PUNK!

[Shadoww702]

I honestly thought Leo took it by about a point or two. There was a lot of action and big punches he'd land inside (especially left hooks) that wouldn't be called. Frampton would sometimes land what looked like a big shot and the replays would show Leo would actually step away and only get grazed and counter. The fight was really close but in terms of effective punches it seemed about even to me but I thought Carl's legs would stiffen at times and showed a good poker face. There were times where his feet would literally not move and he'd just try to lean away and it seemed like he was hurt at times.

Again, either could have won but Leo did a lot more than he was given credit for. A lot more. I'm sure the crowd helped but that's how venues are and thats whats supposed to happen. I really thought Leo had a razor thin close fight or a draw. That Carl won isn't the issue but 9-3? :/

Yeah even the round two hit was the top of the head??? Still AWESOME FIGHT!!!!