Zetterberg is God 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Just got a ticket for Pacquiao-Diaz. It'll be my first live fight and Pacquiao's one of my favorite fighters so it should be fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maztinho 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 De La Hoya is getting a statue at Staples Center. Like, what the fuck. Why? That's so random. I say this not knowing if there's some "Great Athletes" statue museum at the Staples Center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Just Magic and Gretzky...but I guess the guy's an LA LEGEND or something. I hate his guts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 BOOOOO! They should put a Mosley statue instead! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted May 7, 2008 De La Hoya is getting a statue at Staples Center. Like, what the fuck. He's probably the one paying for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 24, 2008 We've got Hatton/Lazcano and Malignaggi/N'Dou on Versus here in the States, at 3:30 eastern. Should be academic, but I'll watch anyway. If Hatton wants to do the whole hold n hit Hatton thing, I'll just change the channel. It'll probably be a brawl, though. I saw Lazcano beat lose to Vivian Harris in Vegas, but that was 15 months ago. He hasn't fought since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2008 Hatton def. Lazcano via Unanimous JD (120-110, 120-108, 118-110) Hatton looked pretty average despite the scores, getting rocked a few times by Lazcano and benefitting from some erratic reffing. Granted, Lazcano's no bum, but for a rusty former lightweight who was supposed to be a bounce-back opponent after the Mayweather KO, he gave Hatton more scares than he was supposed to. Volume-punching pressure fighters rarely have long careers, and when they start going downhill, it happens quickly (Ouma being a recent example). There seemed to be hints in the fight that Hatton could be on a similar downturn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I thought Hatton looked ok, but this fight showed even more than the Mayweather fight that Hatton needs to stay at 140 for the rest of his career. Even though Malignaggi sucked today, needed a haircut in the middle of his fight, broke his hand, I still want to see him fight Hatton. Malignaggi's got no power, but he's got a great chin and a lot of heart. He could beat Hatton, but I doubt it. Still would like to see it. After that, Hatton needs to clean up the division, look for someone coming up from 135 like Juan Diaz or even Amir Khan if we're talking about a few years down the line, and retire. I don't think Hatton could get through Ricardo Torres, but the outlined plan above is ideal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 Floyd retired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 7, 2008 Hopefully for good, unlike the last time. He just holds things up with his ridiculous demands... But I think this'll only last for a month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike wanna be 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2008 Why would he come back, though? I mean, I know he's retired and come back a couple times before, but he won't make any more money than he would already have made in Mayweather v. De La Hoya II (which is the only fight I could see him coming back for), he's already beaten De La Hoya the first time around, and he's undefeated. If he comes back I don't think it'll be unless he Tysons and blows all his money on drugs & shit and ends up needing the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted June 7, 2008 He doesn't strike me as an outrageous criminal like Tyson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted June 8, 2008 Kelly Pavlik just beat the tar out of some ugly Welshman named Gary Lockett. Haha, what a slaughter. Have a watch, it's quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 Anyone watch Paul Williams destroy Carlos Quintana last night? Saying I was impressed with Paul Williams is an understatement, I hope to see more performances like that come from him in the future. The 1st Quintana fight was an off night. Sergio Mora also beat Vernon Forrest... I give Mora alot of credit for showing heart, but if Forrest stuck to his plan(using his great jab to set up his hard right) like he was for the 1st half of the fight he would've won. I personally scored the fight a draw, but glad Mora got the desicion due to Forrest basically doing jackshit the 2nd half of the fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 29, 2008 Tye Fields just got destroyed by Monte Barrett on the UC of Pacquiao/Diaz. Thank God. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterberg is God 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Tye Fields just got destroyed by Monte Barrett on the UC of Pacquiao/Diaz. Thank God. Yeah, that was awesome. Anyway this card was my first live event and it was awesome. Solid action for the most part even though I thought the DQ in the Soto fight was complete bullshit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Oscar Diaz is in pretty bad shape after last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted July 26, 2008 Any Cotto/Margarito predictions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 Cotto by close but clear decision. This from fightnews: Former IBF super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy, expected to face former Olympic teammate Jermain Taylor on November 15, now says he's retiring. "There will be no fight between me and Jermain," Lacy told the Tampa Tribune. "I'm just retiring," he said. "I'm done. This business is dirty. That's all I have to say. This is a very dirty business. I would advise anyone who has kids not to ever let them fight in this business." Lacy (24-1, 17 KOs), who won a hard fought ten round majority decision over Epifiano Mendoza on Wednesday, did not go into specifics. If he sticks to it, he went out with a good win in a gutsy fight. He avoided being the David Reid of his class after the beating at the hands of Calzaghe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 27, 2008 Cotto by UD. Not close, not wide. I know the internet train is always on Margarito, but he won't be able to hang with Cotto's attack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warriorfan 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 I like Cotto's aggression but his defense is terrible as evidenced by the Zuda and Mosley fights. I don't think he will be able to negate Magaritto's reach and power by being assertive and he will take too many shots. Maragarrito by 10th RD KO P.S. Of course this could all be residual anger from Mosley not getting the decision over Cotto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 I'm drunk, but what fucking ever: iVIVA MEH-HEE-KOH, cabrónes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warriorfan 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 I would like my title to now be Dean of boxing after tonights fight. I thank you in advance for your consideration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 Guess that says a lot about Paul Williams... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warriorfan 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 Since I'm on a roll. Mosley vs Judah Judah showed that his skills are still intact in the Cotto fight and in similar fashion Mosley proved the same thing in his controversial loss to Cotto. I think Judah will be able to match Mosely in the eary rds but by RD 6, Mosley's superior strength will come through and he will rock Judah. Mosley 9th TKO P.S. Dean of boxing is still curiously absent from my title Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 Isn't Judah fighting Joshua Clottey? How can you be the "Dean of Boxing" when you don't even know which fights are taking place... LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 28, 2008 Yeah, he is. And Clottey should clean ol' boy out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 I'm picking Clottey but it'll probably go decision, and I can see Judah getting a gift. I think Mosely is going to fight, and destroy, Ricardo Mayorga. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warriorfan 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 Isn't Judah fighting Joshua Clottey? How can you be the "Dean of Boxing" when you don't even know which fights are taking place... LOL Obviously, the Dean was testing the boxing knowledge of those in this thread. I am happy you passed grasshopper. Mosley vs Mayorga- Mosley is too fast and too strong for Mayorga. Mosley 8th RD tko Judah vs Clottey- this is tough. I see Judah getting his usual fast start and struggling to hold on. Judah by split decision Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Mosley's going to fuck Mayorga up. Mayorga's best asset that I've seen is catching people with their pants down on a power punch. Mosley's hard to hurt and way too fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
