Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Lucian Bute v. Fulgencio Zuniga
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 6:34 PM EDT
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ound-by-round starts tonight at 11pm ET. Pretty nice fight to kick off a two-card weekend. The referee, by the way, is Lindsey Page Jr.
| LUCIAN BUTE Ring Magazine No. 2 (168) IBF Titlist |
FULGENCIO ZUNIGA |
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| 23-0 | Record | 22-3-1 |
| 18 | KO | 19 |
| Montreal, PQ (Galati, Romania) | Hometown | Padilla, Colombia |
| 29 | Age | 31 |
| 6'2" | Height | 5'10" |
| 70" | Reach | 70" |
| Librado Andrade (UD-12) Alejandro Berrio (TKO-11) Sakio Bika (UD-12) |
Notable Wins | Victor Oganov (TKO-9) Jose Luis Zertuche (SD-10, D-12) David Lopez (TKO-12) |
| Notable Losses | Denis Inkin (UD-12) Kelly Pavlik (TKO-9) Daniel Santos (UD-12) |
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Mmm
No FNF tonight because of March Madness. Forgot about that.
If I get Telemundo, I might tune in for the Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. fight. I think my cable charges extra for all the Spanish language channels though, which is a pain.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
The Abraham-Simon card (which is a solid card from top to bottom, including Brewster-Sprott and Cecilia Braekhus in a women’s unification bout) is on ARD, which usually merans that there’s a legal live stream of it available somewhere if you can find it. If I can track down that link, I’ll try posting it here; could be a decent free alternative to buying Khan-Barrera (or if you’re crazy like me, you can stream one on the computer while you watch the other one on TV).
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ARD is like the ABC is there right?
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much
However, I found out that when ARD worked out a deal with Setanta to put all their boxing shows as small PPVs in the UK, they stopped putting their boxing shows online. Oh well. I probably watched 4 or 5 of Abraham’s fights that way.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t really like Setanta sports…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The boxing matches that are announced on that channel stink, not as bad as the Fillipino channels tho :). Pc!
by cylee1180 on Mar 13, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm fairly under the weather
So if my scorecard is just way off, blame that. Don’t blame me!
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whatever you say, Teddy
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t recall him thinking he might be wrong.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever you say, Hurruld
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JIM THIS COULD GO EITHA WAY
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we're live
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bell Center is full…. damn…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the Bell Center comes full
I think this is the 6th consecutive time Bute has sold out the Bell Center, before he even held a belt. He’s become a major draw there.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn… I noticed that his neck was on the ropes….
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can understand Zuniga. He doesn’t speak gibberish.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
12,000 people in house
Nice entrance and music for Zuniga… holding Colombia and Canada flags.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you think every time he tries to pick up a broad at da cluuub he has the DJ play “Ms. New Booty”?
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he tries...
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bute coming out...
Lights turn off
People going apeshit…..
Lightshow…..hot chicks….
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They do some of the best ring entrances for him
It’s like Arthur Abraham without all the homosexual smurf innuendoes
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t diss the smurf hat…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the same promotional team that put this propoganda together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdvkTAPjL-k
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah… over the top but I like/love it.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not just the hat
there was actually an entrance where he walked in with a bunch of scantily clad blonde women who were painted blue while they played the Smurfs theme over the PA system. Can’t find the video though.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ranked 10th by the IBF? Eek… I will be surprised if Bute doesn’t outclasses him.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
11th I think
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He lost to Pavlik and Inkin
But did well against Zertuche and exposed Oganov. He is what he is, not world class, but better than a gatekeeper.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Oganov always sucked.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reyes gloves
Interesting. Maybe Bute won’t take it easier this fight.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bute is 6’2 1/2? damn….
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bute-Zuniga R1
Zuniga coming right at Bute, who’s working the jab in. Bute also throwing the straight left. Doubles up on the jab. Zuniga kind of fumbling his way inside with right hands. Right hook Bute. Bute trying to counter punch, comes up a hair short. Zuniga with a right. Zuniga trying to snap Bute back whenever he gets the chance, but it’s not there too much. Bute stings him with a counter. Stiff counter jab by Bute. He gets him with a left after. Good opening round for the hometown guy.
Bute 10-9
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Bute's body movement beginning to remind anyone else of Calzaghe?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
little bit
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I got that impression in that round.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They need better mics in the corners
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zuniga isn’t going to win the match if the fight is in the middle of the ring.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Bika couldn't get Bute on the ropes, then neither can Zuniga
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dully noted…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bute-Zuniga R2
Zuniga trying to land his jab and his right, but not finding much. There’s a shot to the dick from Bute. No call by the referee. Bute with a counter left. And now he goes inside on him. Bute with a few shots, Zuniga backs down. Left to the body by Bute. Stings him upstairs. Zuniga doesn’t look like he has much to offer. Counter right from Bute again. Zuniga in and caught, but he’s throwing a little bit. Left hand down the pipe backs Zuniga down once more. He’s having all kinds of stylistic problems with Bute. Left hand from Bute.
Bute 10-9
Bute 20-18
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to say
Bute looks like he’s really improved a lot technically in the past couple years. He’s putting on a masterclass so far, more convincing than what Pavlik or Santos did.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has Zuniga even landed a punch this round?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see a clear connect once the whole round
Bute’s gotten slick
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bute-Zuniga R3
Bute backing down Zuniga over and over. Zuniga’s just getting nothing of note off. Zuniga covering up and the crowd comes alive. Zuniga’s fighting with no purpose whatsoever. Left hand down the pipe again. Left to the body again. Bute backs him down once more with a wild left and then a jab. Zuniga misses FOUR shots just horribly. Bute is peppering him at will. This is a total mismatch thus far.
Bute 10-9
Bute 30-27
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is getting out of hand… Zuniga doesn’t look like he belongs in the ring. Just hitting air.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nirvana… Smells like Teen Spirit
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
<----startng the BLH Lucian Bute fan club
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would have liked to seen Bute vs Calzaghe.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn… low blow
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see it low...we'll see the replay
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
looked like it was on the belt to me
and his belt is a little high
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEah… I want to see the reply. They are saying it isn’t a low blow.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bute-Zuniga R4
Bute is taking Zuniga apart. His punching is just awful tonight. He’s not even close to hitting Bute. Bute backs him down again, and stings him AGAIN just after. The left hand is landing at will. Low blow! Low blow!
They’re counting him. That looked low.
Jeez, it’s a knockdown. It’s over for all intents and purposes. Dude, stop the fight. Well nevermind, Zuniga starts throwing with all he’s got.
Bute unloading on Zuniga, and finally they stop it.
Lucian Bute TKO-4
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If I can say it
Monster balls for Zuniga for getting back up within 10
by schraubd on Mar 13, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zuniga has come major cajones… not clinching…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or he's not a smart fighter
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He usually doesn't get hurt
I’ve never seen Zuniga clinch though
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well let's see the replays
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is over…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
U2 music at the ending…lol…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's his theme song
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is a nice touch for a ending… I wish they would do that more often. Play the winners song.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Music blasting between the rounds was kind of annoying though
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a weird round
The count was slow and then I think he stepped in a bit early, right?
by JasonTryp on Mar 13, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the ref wasn’t sure as well.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they said it was no low blow
It’s often hard to tell live, of course.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HBO would have had a replay up by now
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah… you are correct and you would also get the family crying and a bad translator.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep totally legal
Beautiful body shot.
"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler
by SC on Mar 13, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn… that was amazing.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally a legal blow
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 13, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is funny to compare this stoppage to what happened in the 12th round vs Andrade.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bute wants to fight Andrade… My respects to him.
Anyways.. props to Showtime for airing this special showbox on friday.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Mar 13, 2009 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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