Bad Left Hook Fight Day: Amir Khan v. Marco Antonio Barrera
by SC on Mar 14, 2009 2:03 PM EDT
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| AMIR KHAN |
MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA |
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| 19-1 | Record | 65-6 |
| 15 | KO | 43 |
| Bolton, UK | Hometown | Mexico City, Mexico |
| 22 | Age | 35 |
| 5'10" | Height | 5'6" |
| ?? | Reach | 70" |
| Michael Gomez (TKO-5) Graham Earl (TKO-1) Willie Limond (RTD-8) |
Notable Wins | Rocky Juarez (UD-12, SD-12) Robbie Peden (UD-12) Erik Morales (MD-12, UD-12) |
| Breidis Prescott (KO-1) | Notable Losses | Manny Pacquiao (UD-12, TKO-11) Juan Manuel Marquez (UD-12) Erik Morales (SD-12) |
| NICKY COOK Ring Magazine No. 5 (130) WBO Titleholder |
ROMAN MARTINEZ Ring Magazine No. 8 (130) |
|
| 29-1 | Record | 21-0-1 |
| 16 | KO | 122 |
| Dagenham, UK | Hometown | Vega Baja, Puerto Rico |
| 29 | Age | 26 |
| 5'6 1/2" | Height | 5'8" |
| ?? | Reach | 67" |
| Alex Arthur (UD-12) Cyril Thomas (KO-9) |
Notable Wins | Walter Estrada (UD-10) Daniel Jimenez (KO-12) Francisco Lorenzo (SD-12) |
| Steven Luevano (KO-11) | Notable Losses | |
| ENZO MACCARINELLI Ring Magazine No. 6 Contender (200) |
OLA AFOLABI |
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| 29-2 | Record | 13-1-3 |
| 22 | KO | 5 |
| Swansea, Wales | Hometown | West Hills, CA (London, England) |
| 28 | Age | 28 |
| 6'4" | Height | 6'3" |
| 75" | Reach | 75 1/2" |
| Mohamed Azzaoui (TKO-4) Wayne Brathwaite (UD-12) Mark Hobson (UD-12) |
Notable Wins | Eric Fields (TKO-10) Orlin Norris (TKO-7) |
| David Haye (TKO-2) Lee Swaby (KO-3) |
Notable Losses | Allan Green (UD-4) |
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toss up main event
BLH picks:
Khan: JasonTryp, keyz, sonofapsycho, Upstait, Brickhaus, sigidy, bazzlad, dinkman, Pops Daniels, Brett87, missmanners, jrok, BrianBrock, Matt Miller, DRose87
Barrera: SC, 3zilla, Sickle, Chaos100, sdsuaztec, TXroyal, battle axe of doom, bp, thebitb, Zocalo, BabyBull1289, lcollins1
"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 14, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the two undefeateds are firmly on the side of Khan. This could be a momentum breaker or cementer
by lcollins1 on Mar 14, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To buy or not to buy, that is the question…
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, I’m in, what the hell. It’s not like our economy is in a recession or anything…
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the spirit!
"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 14, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the price sold me
Plus the timing. I love afternoon boxing.
"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 14, 2009 3:59 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 14, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a strange open. Some guy talking while we’re 500 yards from the ring.
"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 14, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this commentator is obnoxious
If he overly rolls another R I’m gonna lose it.
First fight is Matthew Hall (21-1, 14 KO) v. Bradley Pryce (27-6, 17 KO) for the Commonwealth 154-pound title
"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 14, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh… is this a 12 rounder?
"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 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it is :(
"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 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll do this one, too, what the hell
It’s a legit fight.
"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 14, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pryce-Hall R1
Uppercut Pryce. Hall’s a hometown boy. If I recall Pryce was one of Enzo Calzaghe’s fighters that fell apart after a hot start. Nice left hook by Pryce. He looks much quicker of hand than does Hall. They’re bringing some solid first round action. Pryce with a combo, and another one following a jab. Hall starts banging away on the inside, hitting the arms when targeting the body and landing a glancing blow upstairs. Hall with a hard jab, then goes to the body.
Yeah, there’s Enzo.
Pryce 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 14, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pryce-Hall R2
Pryce uses the clinch pretty well. He’s no Joe Calzaghe with the clinch, but he’s pretty solid with it. Hall starts banging away, and DOWN GOES PRYCE ON A RIGHT HAND! What a great shot!
Pryce up, and we’ll go on!
Well fuck this is a fun start to the show.
Hall unloading, Pryce on bad legs. Right hand! Pryce just trying to get away and reset with the jab. Hall just FIRING with big shots, and Pryce clinches up. Hall digging to the body, and misses a right haymaker. Pryce leaning and falling into Hall now. BIG left hook to the ribs by Hall! He’s just pounding away. There’s a minute left in the round.
Hall is catching him behind the head as he leans down. Hey, it happens. Hall has slowed down a bit, but THERE IT IS AGAIN! BIG SHOT AND PRYCE DOWN ONCE AGAIN!
30 seconds to survive the round.
Hall pressing and firing on the ropes. Pryce just trying to find a way to clinch up or hang on. BIG right! AND ANOTHERA ND DOWN! IT HAS TO BE OVER!
THEY’RE CALLING IT! Good LORD that was a show!
Matthew Hall TKO-2
"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 14, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 14, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did the screen just freeze for you guys?
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what the fuck
They cut right away and go back to the 500 yards away shot. Horrid production.
"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 14, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn… now that was a knockout.
"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 14, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
guess it was just a video blip on their end
Because they’re back to the ring. Man Pryce got WAXED. Looks like he’s OK, but being checked out. Great show, Matthew Hall.
"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 14, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"And let's go to Amir Khan!"
(dead air)
"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 14, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Make you appreciate HBO more and more…
"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 14, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh fantastic
They’re showing an Amir Khan video package from when he was 17-0. He’s the next great star! He’s undefeated!
Fuckin’ come on.
"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 14, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Frank Warren for you…
"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 14, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something tells me there’ll be little mention of Prescott beating Khan’s ass.
"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 14, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Amir Khan v. Bum
Amir Khan v. Bum
Amir Khan v. Bum
"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 14, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure am glad I’m seeing like half of Khan-Gomez.
"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 14, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was an epic win you know…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 14, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a great fight. I think I had it in the top ten for ’08. #8 or #9 or something.
"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 14, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you over look the quality of the opponent.
"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 14, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gomez is tougher than all get-out
Past his prime but still tough.
"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 14, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is there a women's fight going on right now?
"Count on us! We sponsored Margarito for several years." - CEMEX [Mexico's largest cement company.]
by Sickle on Mar 14, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
"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 14, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think these jackasses at the bar ordered the Abraham fight and confused itwith the Barrera.
"Count on us! We sponsored Margarito for several years." - CEMEX [Mexico's largest cement company.]
by Sickle on Mar 14, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you might be seeing the German feed for the Abraham fight.
"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 14, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh lord now what
A man wearing a grass skirt
"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 14, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it’s just hard to root for a guy in a grass skirt.
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s a huge fashion misstep there, that’s for sure
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
four-rounder
Craig Lyon (4-0, 2 KO) v. Anwar Alfadie (0-0, 0 KO)
"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 14, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not RBRing this one
"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 14, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So far what this fight has proven is that men with bald spots should not wear the same outfit as Annette Funicello in Beach Blanket Bingo.
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
this show could really use a second commentator
"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 14, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he also keeps calling Craig Lyon "Craig Lyons"
"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 14, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alfadie has him just where he wants him
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 14, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah for once can read this at a more normal time in the Uk....
cannot wait, me a few friends debating for about an hour re Khan earlier…all nervous
by BrianBrock on Mar 14, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
STOP SAYING LYONS
"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 14, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Either Lyon can’t punch for shit or Alfadie is tough.
"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 14, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lyon has no power...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 14, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
stunner
Lyon wins a shutout
"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 14, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
more goddamn video packages
"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 14, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell
Barrera speaks English?
all his interviews oer there were in spanish wierd.
"Count on us! We sponsored Margarito for several years." - CEMEX [Mexico's largest cement company.]
by Sickle on Mar 14, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not terribly well
It’s rare to see him not speak in Spanish.
"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 14, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they’re actually switching to the proper Sky broadcast now.
YES! Awesome.
"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 14, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just logged in
Looks like I didn’t miss any of the big fights,.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The title they chose for this fight, “Coming of Age,” sounds more like porn than a boxing match.
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cook-Martinez up next
"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 14, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't understand this commentator
It reminds me of Mike Myers…
….if it’s not Scottish, it’s CRAP!
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy Lemon jr !!!
"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 14, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that they show the odds before the fights on Sky. I also like Rocky’s Puerto Rico WBC jersey.
"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 14, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whoa
i might have to watch this on mute that guys accent is killing me
"After this, I'm gonna kick Bob Arum's ass."
-George Lopez
by thebitb on Mar 14, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cook-Martinez R1
Martinez with a right hand about 40 seconds in. Martinez working at a distance, kind of tentative. Cook trying to jab in. Cook misses a right. Martinez comes in, Cook ties him up and takes some pot shots. Body shot by Rocky. Jab by Cook. Cook to the body with a right. Martinez seems a little more laid-back than you might like, but it’s the first round.
Now they bang a little, Cook with some body shots. Cook holding him behind the head and throwing to the body, no call, but that’s just how the English refs are a lot of the time. Pryce got hit behind the head 10 times earlier.
Cook 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 14, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cook round IMO
but both guys showed some good points.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My god… these guys are riding Khan cock like a slutty pornstar…
"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 14, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much..
but thanks for the image
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 14, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, because Luevano was bullying Cook....
Cook doesn’t need to be bullied to go down…
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cook-Martinez R2
Cook throwing with some purpose, and stings Rocky with a nice right uppercut. Martinez looks a little tight to me. He’s just being beaten to the punch most of the time. But there’s a right from Martinez. Very tactical fight thus far. If you looked at their records and made a stereotypical guess it would be what’s transpired thus far. Body shot from Rocky.
Left hook Rocky, mostly blocked. Right by Cook. Martinez misses a big right, and Cook stings Martinez with a left hook! Man I thought he was down. Bad non-call.
Cook 10-9
Cook 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 14, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How was that not a KD?
It looked like Martinez’s hand touched the canvas there.
Could be a 10-8 round anyway.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i couldnt see it clearly on the replay
but did his glove touch?
"After this, I'm gonna kick Bob Arum's ass."
-George Lopez
by thebitb on Mar 14, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The camera wasn't looking low enough to tell
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cook-Martinez R3
Cook bangs away with a shot to the body and a big right upstairs. Martinez just hasn’t found any rhythm whatsoever and they’re right that he looks like the smaller man by far. Cook goes for a double-leg takedown and now he’s got a patch stuck on his face.
Another round that Nicky Cook controls with solid work. Martinez has given him little to worry about thus far at all. Martinez and Cook both warned to keep the shots above the balls after the bell sounds.
Cook 10-9
Cook 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 14, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MAB has a gigantic family
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cook looks done
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cook-Martinez R4
Martinez WINGING leather to start this round. Just ducking low and throwing huge shots. Cook throwing big bombs now too. Neither of them are landing much. RIGHT hand by Cook, with authority. LEFT UPPERCUT MARTINEZ, DOWN GOES COOK! AND HE DOES NOT LOOK GOOD!
He’s up at nine, and he’ll go on. A minute left!
LEFT HOOK AND DOWN AGAIN! That has to be it. He’s finished. Up at nine, and they wave it off!!!
Roman Martinez KO-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 14, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ouch..
that uppercut was perfect
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 14, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Upset!!!!
How he fell was just wrong….
"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 14, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Martinez was the favorite in the books over there
"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 14, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That seemed like an early stoppage though
I don’t doubt that Cook would have been KOed later in the round, but Cook probably could have gone one more time. Give the home fighter and the champion that benefit of the doubt.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised they waved it off
He picked himself up. 97% chance he goes down again, but maybe he doesn’t.
"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 14, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that is a L for me today….
"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 14, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the first one I've gotten right where I wasn't with the majority...
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
official time: 2:20 of round 4
Roman “Rocky” Martinez your new WBO junior lightweight titleholder
"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 14, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
stream went to shit and i missed it
just great
"After this, I'm gonna kick Bob Arum's ass."
-George Lopez
by thebitb on Mar 14, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Evidently
Since Calzaghe left him, Warren only signs guys with below average chins…
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maccarinelli-Afolabi on deck
"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 14, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
An upset on a turnaround KO wouldn't shock me with this one either
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wouldn’t stun me. It’d surprise 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 14, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a little over 20,000 at the MEN Arena tonight
"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 14, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez… that many people went to see Abraham face a tomato can?
"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 14, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MEN is teh Khan/Barrera fight
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry…. was thinking about the SAP arena in Hamburg…
"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 14, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. Back to the Integrated commentator.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone tell me anything about Afolabi? I have never seen him.
by IainLiddle on Mar 14, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awkward style. Probably hits a little harder than his KO rate.
"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 14, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awkward slick
Throws like 30 punches a round, one big looping shot at a time. Keeps his hands low and tries to avoid punches with body movement. Decent but not great puncher. Kind of flat footed.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. I don’t like the tactic of anyone keeping their hands low against Macca if they don’t have KO power themselves.
by IainLiddle on Mar 14, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has enough power to KO Macca
And he wings huge shots on counterpunches, so I think he’s a live dog. He’ll probably get dominated other than that though. Macca’s chin is pretty sketchy as well.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Part of me hopes Maccarinelli loses just so he makes the transition to MMA sooner rather than later.
by IainLiddle on Mar 14, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dino Duva is a slimy creature
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
non-controversy
One of Afolabi’s corner men went to go wrap Amir Khan’s hands and they’re like WHAT’S GOING ON IN HERE THEN? Dino Duva, looking like an extra on The Sopranos, diffuses the situation.
"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 14, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If I have learned one thing in this world, it is not to trust someone called Dino Duva.
by IainLiddle on Mar 14, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JESUS CHRIST
Pryce-Hall replay.
"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 14, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t we see this fight?
"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 14, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a good stream available for this card? Can’t seem to find one on justin.tv
by DoubleL on Mar 14, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can't give it out
PPV in the UK, PPV in the US. Sorry.
"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 14, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if i could pm you
id help you out
"After this, I'm gonna kick Bob Arum's ass."
-George Lopez
by thebitb on Mar 14, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man. I just bet SC on this fight...
it’s like he knew what was going to happen…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 14, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope the timing works out
The PPV ends at 8. If they don’t start the fights soon and they go the full 12, the end of the main event might get cut off…
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW
Brewster beat Sprott
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOW Macca-Afolabi is up
"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 14, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOW I remember why I kinda like Enzo. Tom Petty walk-in.
"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 14, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Technical problems all 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 14, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The crowd doesn't like Awful Lobby
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 14, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maccarinelli-Afolabi R1
Afolabi snapping the jab right after the bell. Jab, jab, jab. Macca is just swatting it down. Pretty much Afolabi snapping the jab that does nothing for the entire first half of the round. Enzo throws some purposeful shots there, and Afolabi resets.
Vicious body shot by Macca, and Afolabi resets once again. Enzo with a couple shots, and Afolabi plays to the crowd at the end of the round despite doing absolutely nothing of note at all. I mean I guess he avoided getting hit much.
Maccarinelli 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 14, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Afolabi throwing a lot more jabs than I remember
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maccarinelli-Afolabi R2
Macca working to land some hard body shots, and Afolabi keeps jabbing at air. Macca catches him as Afolabi tries to artfully dodge, but nothing too big. Afolabi misses a haymaker. Body shot Enzo. Afolabi showboats some more. The jab has gone away this round and he’s trying to be cuter. Macca catches him open, and there are some heavy shots. Afolabi with a clubbing right.
Maccarinelli 10-9
Maccarinelli 20-18
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by SC on Mar 14, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably with the minority here
but I gave Afolabi that last round. I think he controlled most of the round and landed the more effective punches, just they were inside and thus harder to see.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I gave it to Afolabi as well...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 14, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way
Abraham-Simon is on at http://www3.mdr.de/biathlon_live/live_tv1.asx
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BAD non call – that should have been a knockdown. Macca held on to the ropes.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes he did
I didn’t even notice that on the live because it went so fast.
"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 14, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh!
wow…that was close
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 14, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maccarinelli-Afolabi R3
Ola bends back with a Matrix move to avoid a shot, and then he gets caught. Ola REALLY playing it up. Macca might let him get into his head. I mean Ola is a clown in there. Defensively Afolabi can be quite fun to watch, and he’s keeping Enzo from finding much in the way of combination punching. There’s a right from Afolabi. I think he’s pulling some momentum. MACCARINELLI IS HURT AND HANGING ON! Reset at center ring, and Ola is going for it! Oooh, the round ends. Wow, Macca’s in trouble.
Afolabi 10-9
Maccarinelli 29-28
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by SC on Mar 14, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Afolabi 29-28 on my card..
but I’m not smart
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 14, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
second could've definitely gone to Ola
"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 14, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now Afolabi is fighting more like I've sween him fight in the past
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maccarinelli-Afolabi R4
Enzo Calzaghe slaps Macca in the face in the corner. That’ll help a guy with an iffy chin.
Maccarinelli throwing now. Ola is luring him to the ropes and waiting to throw one from left field. Right hand misses, and Ola just starts playing around with Macca’s mind again. I say this in the nicest way: Afolabi is a fuck in the ring.
Maccarinelli with two shots, but Afolabi slipped a lot of the power there too. Macca stings him a bit. Afolabi’s foot was off the ground. Afolabi is an exceptionally awkward defensive fighter. He’s so loose it’s ridiculous. He’s calling Macca in and waiting for him on the ropes.
Uppercut Afolabi as Macca comes in and rubs skulls with him. Afolabi warned for…talking. He shrugs. Enzo with three lefts.
Afolabi 10-9
38-38
"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 14, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Macca looked a bit like Calzaghe toward the end of that round with his light quick jabbing to the top to set up a power shot to the body. I guess that makes sense, given his training.
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have the same score as Scott, btw, and I’m none too happy about Cook getting his ass whupped like that. So much for my perfect record on the calls.
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maccarinelli-Afolabi R5
Maccarinelli with two left hooks (head and then body). Now he’s throwing a bit more, letting it go. Afolabi is taking this all wonderfully, however. His chin is really quite good. Enzo can punch.
Right hand Ola, and they trade a little. Four shots from Maccarinelli in close. Uppercut and a left hook from Macca. He’s smothering now. Three more shots. Ola seems to love this leaning game. Macca takes another round to get some momentum back I think.
Maccarinelli 10-9
Maccarinelli 48-47
"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 14, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Afolabi pretty much took that round off
and Macca got a lot of good work in to the body. I suspect that will affect Ola’s slickness later in the fight.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Macca had him hurt there for a while, but he looked too gassed to capitalize on it.
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maccarinelli-Afolabi R6
Pretty ugly fight, really, but not uninteresting. Rather it’s quite interesting to watch Afolabi’s style at work. THREE big shots from Maccarinelli, and Afolabi barely shows any response. Body work again. Uppercut and a left hook as Afolabi holds a tight, high guard with the gloves. Rest of the round is Afolabi laying and praying basically.
Maccarinelli 10-9
Maccarinelli 58-56
"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 14, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Afolabi putting in some great work on the body the past couple rounds
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Macca cut over his left eye now
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Never mind
Don’t see it now. Maybe Afolabi is cut and there was some blood there. Or maybe it was tiny and they took care of it.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NM there it is again
but it’s a bit to the side, so not dangerous.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maccarinelli-Afolabi R7
Afolabi working to the body inside, then tries an overhand right. These guys are right on one another. Afolabi working more this round, but then with about 40 seconds left Enzo starts firing and landing some decent shots. Tough round to score.
Maccarinelli 10-9
Maccarinelli 68-65
"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 14, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maccarinelli-Afolabi R8
Good jab by Maccarinelli. Afolabi has turned this into a bit of a stinker. Maccarinelli trying to work from distance now, but he feels the breeze of an Afolabi right and goes back to the skull rubbing. Afolabi has done a decent job proving he’s a solid opponent in this fight, but what more is there than that? Maccarinelli has won most of this fight and Afolabi has all but given him some of it.
Maccarinelli 10-9
Maccarinelli 78-74
"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 14, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maccarinelli-Afolabi R9
Afolabi’s tape is coming loose for the second time. While there’s a moment I should note that Macca is looking a bit tired in there. I don’t know that it’ll play into much, but it’s worth noting.
Afolabi winging shots. There’s an uppercut and Macca backs down. His exhaustion MIGHT play into this, and soon. Macca backed down AND HOLY SHIT HE GOES DOWN ON A MONSTER RIGHT! A MONSTER RIGHT! IT’S CALLED OFF! HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!
Ola Afolabi KO-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 14, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Macca got KNOCKED DA FUCK OUT
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
….and I’m no longer undefeated. Congrats, Ola.
by schraubd on Mar 14, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think anyone picked Afolabi.
I considered it, but then I would have been picking 3 upsets.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something tells me that all of us took a hit on that one. Anyone call Afolabi?
Afolabi showed a lot of heart there, and I wish him the best, despite fucking up my boxing picks record. Glad I hesitated and didn’t put money on that fight.
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I picked Afolabi
because even though it seemed like he did not have a lot of power he had never been stopped and I had a hunch that he could hold up against Enzo’s power and come on later. I think I was a round off, I believed I picked the 10th.
by JasonTryp on Mar 14, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, Ola only tried in two rounds and he knocked him down in both. Time for Johnny Nelson to come out of retirement and stand up for British cruiserweights.
by IainLiddle on Mar 14, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glass Joe vs Marco Antonio Barrera on deck
"Count on us! We sponsored Margarito for several years." - CEMEX [Mexico's largest cement company.]
by Sickle on Mar 14, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Marco wins
Does this become “Night of the Glass Jaws”?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it does now
"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 14, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kristallnacht
Night of Broken Glass
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expect credit on that one
Kidding.
"Count on us! We sponsored Margarito for several years." - CEMEX [Mexico's largest cement company.]
by Sickle on Mar 14, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Took him for granted. Took him too easy.” — Enzo Maccarinelli
"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 14, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There is no joy in Manchester, lucky Macca has struck out.
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW
Abraham-Simon is a close fight, now in the 11th.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Abraham’s taken over. Simon gave him scary moments in rounds 8 and 9, and shown great heart (much respect), but Abraham has got the momentum back.
by schraubd on Mar 14, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ominous signs for Khan so far.
btw, any boxing fans on here have a twitter/? does the overlord SC have one?
by IainLiddle on Mar 14, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there's a BLH Twitter
It updates automatically and just contains our headlines and such: http://www.twitter.com/badlefthook
"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 14, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how all of a sudden they are pointing out Interm INTERM, INTERM!!!! title.
"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 14, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
Those scores seem a bit wide compared to what I had read. Heard Abraham looked like crap most of the fight.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I picked up around Rd 4
So I can’t speak to the first part of the fight. I think Simon clearly won rounds 8 and 9, and there was one (maybe two) relatively nondescript where I think he outworked him.
Abraham’s defense was really, really tight, but he was getting clipped some. Still, it looked to me like he was firmly in control.
by schraubd on Mar 14, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barrera coming out to “Stronger” by Kanye.
"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 14, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um… que?
"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 14, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The dirty punk ass bitch is being cheered….
Viva Morales !!!!!!
"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 14, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mixed reception for Khan
The crowd was 100% behind Cook and Macca, a lot of folks booing Khan.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Khan getting a lesser reaction than Barrera, perhaps
"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 14, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who the hell still uses stones..
"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 14, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I heard different things, but Barrera got boo’ed unanimously and Khan fot cheered. To my ears at least.
by IainLiddle on Mar 14, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Both had mixed reactions. Barrera may have simply gotten some cheers out of pure respect.
"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 14, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, 2 English judges
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Khan and Barrera in the ring
Intros are up and we’re close to the action.
"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 14, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is Showtime!!!!
"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 14, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah there are a lot of cheers for Barrera. I really do think a lot of that is just real respect for what he’s done.
"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 14, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lot of boos for Khan.
"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 14, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lotsa booing for Khan
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 14, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There are boos for Khan… I think alot of people just want him to fail.
"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 14, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THERE ARE A LOTTA HATERS IN MMA
ER, BOXING
I heard from Gary Shaw.
"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 14, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dom't hate the player, hate the game
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gash on Barrera's gforehead
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a really bad cut, getting in his eyes
clearly from a butt. Not sure what the rules on this are in the UK.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Khan-Barrera R1
Khan misses two shots right off. Throwing his hands, though, and keeping his gloves high. Barrera short on a left hook. Man Khan just towers over Marco.
Marco misses an uppercut. Jab from Khan. Right misses from Khan. Barrera wobbled a bit in a firefight at center ring. Right hand Barrera, Khan shoots back with two punches. Khan looks fast as always. He’s such an offensive talent. Barrera blocking a lot of it and slipping a bunch of the rest, too.
Barrera wobbled, and that cut from Jan. is opened up already. Terrible idea, that fight. Khan is all over him with his speed and reach advantages.
Right hand Khan, Barrera wobbled again. I just don’t think MAB can find him looking at this. We might be watching a legend go. Khan looks totally in control.
Barrera takes shots at the end of the round. That’s a lot of blood.
Khan 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 14, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Khan has a small cut too. Left eyelid. The cut was from a clash of heads.
"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 14, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MAB looks shot in my opinion….
"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 14, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
He looks extremely slow compared to Khan. But don’t forget he didn’t look so shot against JMM about a year ago.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
two years ago
"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 14, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Khan-Barrera R2
Barrera might get desperate and fast.
Khan using his speed, moving around the ring, charging in and throwing, and he’s out so fast that Barrera just can’t do anything with him. This is a genuine physical mismatch so far. Khan digging to the body and dancing back out. Three jabs from Khan. Barrera probably should’ve stayed retired.
Khan unleashing shot after shot, and NAILS Barrera with a right! Left hook from MAB isn’t even close. They’re wondering why Barrera’s corner didn’t do more with the cut; it’s not a cut you’re going to stop from bleeding. It’s on his hairline basically.
Khan is just way too fast for MAB. Barrera keeps having to cover up and he throws one wild left hook. Left hook does land this time, and Khan takes it pretty well.
Khan 10-9
Khan 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 14, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That cut looks awful
If I was the doctor, I’d stop the fight.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is a HORRID gash.
"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 14, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG… Khan took the shot…lol… Miracle. Amazing….
LOL the Sky people…
"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 14, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
IT WAS A LEFT HOOK AND HE DIDN'T FALL DOWN!!!!!!!
"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 14, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MAB needs to fight dirty.
"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 14, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Give some rabbit punches… low blows… you know…
"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 14, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Khan-Barrera R3
Barrera stalking in the first minute, but Khan is moving around well, and now he charges with a flurry. Barrera on the ropes and gets his head rocked around before Khan lets him off. Barrera trying to get rough inside. He has to. If ever there was a time for MAB to show his trademark dickishness, it might be now.
Khan flurries again. Blood is pouring down Barrera’s face, just pouring out of the gash. Khan lays into him again. In, punches, out, reset, in, punches, out, reset. Barrera has done nothing.
Khan 10-9
Khan 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 14, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's no Robert Guerrero
"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 14, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“That’s like something you’d expect in a road accident. That’s horrendous.”
"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 14, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn…. long as cut…
"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 14, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it shouldn’t be left up to him. If any fight should be stopped due to a cut, this one should
by lcollins1 on Mar 14, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A superstar is being born… my god…
"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 14, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i kno huh?
they are going too far with the ass kissing
"After this, I'm gonna kick Bob Arum's ass."
-George Lopez
by thebitb on Mar 14, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Khan-Barrera R4
Barrera looks like he’s just trying to time Khan now. Khan is just all over him though. Left hook by Khan stings Barrera. Khan showboating a bit now. And he’s ready to finish Barrera, it would seem. He’s coming hard this round.
The action is stopped and they’re looking like they’re going to stop this thing. Barrera’s pointing at the cut, they’re talking.
Barrera’s going to FIGHT ON! Jesus, that is unreal pride.
And he’s cracked right off. Barrera has to make a charge. Khan keeping him at bay with good shots. He’s rocking MAB’s head around pretty hard. This is a total physical mismatch. I can’t say that enough. I’m not sure what this REALLY proves about Khan, but he looks a lot better here than he did against Michael Gomez, and that’s a fairly similar opponent all things consdiered.
Khan 10-9
Khan 40-36
"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 14, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this might get stopped between rounds
I mean it’s a God awful cut and he’s getting tagged in there.
"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 14, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shades of Angulo/Rivera?
Tough Mexican vet that will never quit, even though he’s being torn to pieces … you just hope he doesn’t get seriously hurt.
by schraubd on Mar 14, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that’s right. He won’t quit, but this is a shame. He cannot see shit
by lcollins1 on Mar 14, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling this fight would be over if it was Khan who had a cut like that….
"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 14, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how convenient. The cut didn’t get bad enough til we finished 4
by lcollins1 on Mar 14, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have the same thought, dude.
"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 14, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Khan-Barrera R5
I’m really pretty surprised this is going on. Khan charges him pretty quickly again. It’s all hand speed and footwork. He’s been excellent. Barrera is out of his depth.
They tie it up at mid-ring, Khan gets the better of it as he has all night. Khan chases him into the corner and pounces, then moves back out. He probably could have finished Barrera off there had he wanted to. Khan stung with a right! Khan firing back though, and finds his range again. Barrera’s moment was only that: a moment.
They’re going to look at the cut again. There’s no way this keeps going.
They’re stopping it.
Amir Khan TKO-5
"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 14, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
khan was annoying
hands up everytime he makes it through a clean shot to his chin…I suppose he should be happy.
-Brian
by bp on Mar 14, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's a big deal when you're Amir Khan
LOOK I STAYED UP!
"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 14, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is a superstar… don’t you know that?
"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 14, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was weak as hell
Why was it a TKO as opposed to going to the cards anyway?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they’re going to the cards actually.
"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 14, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still
It was absolutely BS for them to stop it then, but not stop it before the end of 4. That should have been a NC.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or alternatively
they should have let it keep going until Khan actually hurt Barrera. As it was, they just dragged out a fight until it counted as a win for Khan, then stopped it.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Mar 14, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kinda liked MAB and how he performed under such a cut…
Khan just joined MAB on the punk ass bitch club with how he is acting…
"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 14, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah MAB shows who he is. Tough as all hell
by lcollins1 on Mar 14, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know MAB is one mean and ugly Mofo…. I hate him but respect 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 14, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Khan by TD-5
"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 14, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
All of them were right!
BUTE
MARTINEZ
OFABI
&
KHAN
I’m sort of proud of myself ;P
by JasonTryp on Mar 14, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had a god awful predictions…
"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 14, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s pretty impressive. Big ups.
"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 14, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m off guys, thanks for the conversation and the info on guys I wasn’t aware of.
by IainLiddle on Mar 14, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really...REALLY should have been a NC
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 14, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah… you are correct…
"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 14, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grats to Jrok for overtaking me at first in the picks.
Nicky Cook, you let me down.
by Matt Miller on Mar 14, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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