Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Froch-Taylor and Lopez-Penalosa
by SC on Apr 25, 2009 1:47 PM EDT
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We will be LIVE tonight with round-by-round coverage and scoring of BOTH of the big cards on American TV. Showtime kicks us off with Froch-Taylor at 9pm (B-side: Green-De Leon Jr.) and HBO joins the party at 10pm ET with Lopez-Penalosa (B-side: Peterson-Blain).
I think there's a decent chance I'll be able to handle, in order: Green-De Leon Jr., Froch-Taylor and Lopez-Penalosa. The timing should work out -- should. Might not, but should.
Either way, someone will be around and we'll be here. Join us for what promises to be a hell of a night of boxing.
via sports.sho.com
| CARL FROCH Ring Magazine No. 6 (168) WBC Titleholder |
JERMAIN TAYLOR Ring Magazine No. 5 (168) |
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| 24-0 | Record | 28-2-1 |
| 19 | KO | 17 |
| Nottingham, UK | Hometown | Little Rock, AR |
| 31 | Age | 30 |
| 6'0" | Height | 6'1" |
| 76" | Reach | 78" |
| Jean Pascal (UD-12) Robin Reid (RTD-5) |
Notable Wins | Jeff Lacy (UD-12) Cory Spinks (SD-12) Bernard Hopkins (SD-12, UD-12) |
| Notable Losses | Kelly Pavlik (TKO-7, UD-12) | |
via sports.sho.com
| ALLAN GREEN Ring Magazine No. 8 (168) |
CARLOS DE LEON, JR. |
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| 27-1 | Record | 21-2-1 |
| 19 | KO | 14 |
| Tulsa, OK | Hometown | Trujillo Alto, PR |
| 29 | Age | 29 |
| 6'2" | Height | 6'2" |
| 73" | Reach | 75" |
| Jerson Ravelo (TKO-8) Jaidon Codrington (KO-1) |
Notable Wins | James McGirt, Jr. (TKO-7) |
| Edison Miranda (UD-10) | Notable Losses | Fernando Zuniga (SD-8) Marcos Primera (TKO-4) |
via www.hbo.com
| JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ Ring Magazine No. 3 Contender (122) WBO Titleholder (122) |
GERRY PENALOSA Ring Magazine No. 6 (118) WBO Titleholder (118) |
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| 24-0 | Record | 54-6-2 |
| 22 | KO | 36 |
| Caguas, PR | Hometown | Manila, Philippines |
| 25 | Age | 36 |
| 5'7" | Height | 5'4" |
| 68" | Reach | 65" |
| Sergio Medina (TKO-1) Cesar Figueroa (KO-1) Daniel Ponce de Leon (TKO-1) |
Notable Wins | Ratanachai Sor Vorapin (TKO-6, TKO-8) Jhonny Gonzalez (KO-7) Mauricio Martinez (TKO-9) |
| Notable Losses | Daniel Ponce de Leon (UD-12) Masamori Tokuyama (UD-12, SD-12) In-Joo Cho (SD-12, SD-12) |
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| LAMONT PETERSON | WILLY BLAIN | |
| 26-0 | Record | 20-0 |
| 12 | KO | 3 |
| Washington, DC | Hometown | Tampon, France |
| 25 | Age | 31 |
| 5'9" | Height | 5'4" |
| 74" | Reach | 65" |
| Lanardo Tyner (UD-10) Antonio Mesquita (UD-10) Humberto Toledo (KO-1) |
Notable Wins | Daudy Bahari (MD-12) Juan Mosquera (UD-12) |
| Notable Losses | ||
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STURM-SATO
IF ANYONE HAS ACCESS TO THIS FIGHT I WOULDN’T MIND READING THE ROUND BY ROUND OF IT.
Thanks….
by JasonTryp on Apr 25, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I *might* do it
There’s Sturm-Sato and Balzsay-Masoe, but if I do bother I’ll only RBR the Sturm 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 Apr 25, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually I'm gonna pass
I half-forgot the draft.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do have it on though
I’ll update some, just not the usual RBR.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does it mean
when someones notable loss is someone else notable win, TKO-1 in fact. Probably nothing but I think Penalosa is in for a beating. Moving up in weight and taking on one of the biggest punchers in boxing.
I was refering to Daniel Ponce de Leon
by TXroyal on Apr 25, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blain isn’t from the Phillipenes. He’s from Tampon, La Réunion, France, and currently resides in Hamburg, Germany.
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know. I get sloppy when I try to rush these 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 Apr 25, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sturm-Sato update
First two rounds Sturm looks like he doesn’t really give a shit. Sato is punching slowly and trying to flurry but Sturm is just playing D on him. Decent chance he gets Sato to punch himself out.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can someone please tell me what the weigh-in results were?
Especially for Froch/Taylor.
Thanks!!
Boxing is the beginning of all sports. I'm willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight. (Omar Epps)
by Chaos100 on Apr 25, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Froch 167
Taylor 166
"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 Apr 25, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else laughing at the guy from Tampon?
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Apr 25, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Evening Chaps
I’m posting from the UK. We are supposed to buy the Froch-Taylor fight online because nobody is showing it on TV over here. I have tried but the site won’t accept my particular card type. So I will be stealing it online and enjoying the posts here with you guys!
Currently watching a card thats promoted by HayeMaker (David Haye’s promotional company). Its a British Featherweight title fight. The fighters are Paul Appleby and Martin Lindsay. If thats more info than you cared for – I apologise!
by Brett87 on Apr 25, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
never more than we care for
Let us know how it goes.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should be a tidy fight;
But I do think Appleby will stop him inside 7 rounds.
I hope so, anyway, I’ve had a fair bit of my hard-earned on it!! :)
Boxing is the beginning of all sports. I'm willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight. (Omar Epps)
by Chaos100 on Apr 25, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did u score Michael Maguire vs James Ancliff?
I had It 2-2 at very best, and i was leaning towards 3-1 to Ancliff.
*Maguire (20) is the haymaker prospect, an accomplished amateur and had a bit of hype behind him. The fight was scored to him 3-1. His opponent was furious with the scoring. Maguire was arguing with his corner between rounds and didnt look good in there at all. the matchmaker for Haymaker said he thought it was a draw and implied that Maguire needs to grow up a bit.
The other former amateur prospect looked like a decent operator. Definitely looks to have Good power to go with the technical skills. I would like to see him move up in standard a bit for his next fight.
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think it was 2-1 with one round even
Not exactly impressed by Maguire. Came in 4lb over. Thought it was a draw. Rhodes looked fairly relaxed in there. Despite what bunce said, I think he should have made the fight with Small
by Brett87 on Apr 25, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sturm has pretty well taken over. Sato is just existing 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 Apr 25, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No surprises then.
Last I saw, Stephen Hawking has faster footwork than Koji Sato….
Boxing is the beginning of all sports. I'm willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight. (Omar Epps)
by Chaos100 on Apr 25, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sturm TKO-7
Not impressive because it proves nothing.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It proves that he is KO artist vs best of the Asian continent. Asian Middleweights beware…
"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 Apr 25, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any chance Sturm fights Pavlik or Abraham?
by Brett87 on Apr 25, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is just wating for a 5 million euro offer… he is awesome.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair Enoguh
I expected you would say as much. Is it full steam ahead for Pavlik Vs. Abraham? Abraham’s promoter was on TV saying that he will go up to 168 if they can’t make the fight soon i.e. this year.
Haye is currently on TV trashing the Chagaev-Valuev fight. The fight setanta have been hyping all night which they will be showing. Oops
by Brett87 on Apr 25, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haye has every right to bash that horriable 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 Apr 25, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pavlik-Abraham has been all but set for November assuming they both win in June. I figure it’ll go like this:
1. We all assume it’ll happen because they say so.
2. They both win.
3. We wait for the announcement.
4. Money issues!??!?!
5. It’s off!
6. Pavlik looks to fight Randy Griffin in Youngstown while Abraham mulls a move to 168.
7. It’s back 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 Apr 25, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good opening round
atmosphere is great.
Come on Lindsay
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Appleby looked beter there. Looks like the stronger man
by Brett87 on Apr 25, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-1 lindsay
after 4 on my card. grueling action already
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
great performance from him
good fight all in all
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
Lindsay fought a great fight throughout. Applyby just wanted to walk him down and blast him out of there. Lindsay deserved it
by Brett87 on Apr 25, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get HBO but not Showtime
Anyone care if I do RBR on Peterson/Blain (or does somebody got that covered)?
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have no problem if you want to do it
We just wanted to make sure someone had it covered
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, just checked out your blog
Interesting stuff. Good thing you’re hoping to be a law professor – it’s a crappy time to try looking for a job in biglaw at the moment.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't I know it
I’m working as an RA this summer, but the folks who wanted firm jobs 1L summer had a lovely time looking, as I recall.
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and thanks for the compliment :-)
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think brick is doing HBO RBR including the “b-side” as SC put it
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well then I defer to my wiser elders :-)
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and we're live on Showtime
"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Showtime Championship Boxing has it, just not Shobox or “Special Shobox.”
"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any Comcast Customers here?
You might be able to get the Hatton-PacMan fight for free: http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=26536&t=1315747
I got a free PPV credit today.
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6 free ppv movies
thats what they offered me.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I got 3 choices
guess it depends on where you live or who you talk to
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
been watching freaks and geeks (not that great of a show) all day waiting for this goddamnedable RBR night. looking forward to some great fights
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The two main events are both compelling
though I don’t expect either one to be competitive.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me either
FROCH GONNA WHOOP HIM
I think your observation of a 50/50 fight with everyone firmly in favor of one or the other was a good 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 Apr 25, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good show, but its not as great as people make it out to be. thinking about deleting it as soon as i’m done but i’m only 8 episodes in (out of 18) so who knows it might turn itself around and become amazing
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This “texting stuff” is getting out of control.
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Apr 25, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hes got weak whiskers
never know with china chins.
but he should blow him away.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope this is a KO1
I want to watch Taylor-Froch live
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Green-De Leon R1
Good body shot by Green early. Nice counter right from Green. Green throwing a combo, blocked by Carlos. Body shot from De Leon. And he goes back, and then upstairs with a wild left hook. De Leon throwing a jab, then sweeps to the body with another wild left. De Leon sort of lunging at Green, but the jab is pretty effective before he swoops in. Four-punch combo by Green with about 25 seconds left. De Leon swinging the hooks to end the round, and a long, heavy right closes it out. “We’ve got a fight,” they say. They ain’t lyin’.
Green 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 Apr 25, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
De Leon means business
Unfortunately, Carlos means “not very good”
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Green-De Leon R2
GREEN WITH A HUGE LEFT HOOK. De Leon is done. About 40 seconds in and he is on bad legs, but he wants to fight on.
He won’t last if Green attacks. De Leon fires back, Green wobbles him again! AND DOWN ON AN OVERHAND RIGHT! De Leon is in bad, bad shape.
De Leon just trying to hug him now. Green lunges with a left hook, another flurry and down again! He’s getting counted again.
De Leon fights on. Ref says he has one more shot.
Two chopping rights, and it’s finally over. A beatdown!
Allan Green 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 Apr 25, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think it was OK
seemed clear he was done after knockdown #2 but I don’t think he was in serious danger
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, Lucian Bute is ringside for this one
Has said he wants to face the Green-De Leon winner as his optional in late June.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d totally dig Bute-Green.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is very dangerous fight for him before the Andrade rematch.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Green calling out Lucian Bute
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bute would KO him 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 Apr 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure about a KO
But I think he could outbox him handily. Green is heavy handed, but isn’t very aggressive.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miranda outboxed him so think of what Bute can do…
"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
will it go straight to the mainevent
or are we due some prelims?
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We won’t get any prelims, but we might get a short delay with some filler videos or whatever.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good stuff
i’m not to eager to see much of the undercard
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will give it to Green…. he is one of the few people in boxing who is very articulate.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DiBella's going to use Green as a stalking horse
So he can get Taylor a really big fight, if he wins.
Allan Green pick Froch, and talks a little shit about his stablemate.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone?
remember john david jackson vs. jorge castro?
such an awesome fight. i’ll never forget castro grabbing the ref and wiping all his blood on his face off on the tshirt of the ref.
then of course the one punch miracle knockout.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember Barrios doing that vs Freitas in a FOTY.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jackson was awesome. A bit before my time but I’ve gone back and watched some of his stuff. I really dig him.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now i feel old
and im only 28.
check it out on youtube. its worth a look.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't feel old.
I may be the BLH elder here at age 39.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 25, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I’m only 27, but I didn’t start really paying attention to boxing until I was about 16. I’d seen random stuff my grandpa watched (Tyson-Ruddock is the first fight I remember at all) but 16 or so, I started getting into it myself.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah
i’ve been watching long as i can remember.
one of first memories is john the beast mugabi vs hagler.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
journey to the centre of the earth is just about to finish, so those of you who dont’ have showtime you can watch the new episode of 24/7 after the credits
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well my stream went bye bye… so 24/7 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 Apr 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, how did Balszay look against Masoe?
Did anyone see that fight? I still haven’t seen Balszay live yet.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kessler
He needs to fight one of these guys (Taylor, Green, Bute)…
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's stuck in promotional hell right now
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And when he gets out of it, 99% chance he fights Mads Larsen next
Which would be a huge fight in Denmark.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey everybody. Here’s hoping for a great night of boxing. I’m throwing a party at my place so I might not be around as much as I would like in the thread.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 25, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Froch sounds too confident for his own good in that interview.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a bit cocky generally
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
thats a classic Froch style interview. alot of the mick hennessy promoted guys are quite cocky
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Tyson Fury is very humble
Oh wait, I forgot, he said he’s already the greatest of all time.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was meant to be on this card actually
clearly they couldnt find an opponent willing to take on the greatest of all time :-)
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Why the hell does Showtime keep putting Carlos Abregu on TV?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh
darchinyan going against ufc 100.
going to have to catch that on demand or something.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Darchinyan-Agebko should be awesome
Yuri Romanov – Fernando Angulo on the undercard should be a good one too. Not a huge Romanov fan, but Angulo always puts on firefights, even if he’s not the best out there.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
thats why im pissed i have to miss it live.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Except that I like Romanov more than you. I’m actually pretty pumped about this card.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
taylor
talks like he has a mouth full of marbles sometimes. i cant understand half of what he says
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's country
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
feels weird seeing Taylor on SHO
given his former status as HBO star of the future
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was some rather unexpected ring entry music from Taylor.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 25, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what was it?
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
picked and rooting for froch
but have no confidence in British fighters defending titles in the us.
damn look at that chick in the blue dress.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like both guys
im up for froch, as i have fo;;owed his career a long time
but i hope Jermain puts on a good performance to.
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh
Japanese judge. Interesting. They tend to score fights a little differently than other guys. Put a lot more weight on total punches landed, no matter how light they are.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Which obviously favors Taylor if it goes the distance.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 25, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pics damn you, PICS
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised so many people think Froch will get KDed
Froch has a decent beard, and Taylor doesn’t have much power.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yea...
would be a good idea for froch to throw some punches
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The speed difference is startling
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
froch landed there though
and there. taylor is there to be hit for him.
hes really slow though for sure
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's the cobra,waiting for his chance to strike
by Full Throttle on Apr 25, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"He's like a cat, when you come in, he's gonna scratch"
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R1
Nice jab from Taylor. Hard right from Taylor catches Froch flush. And another, this time a counter shot. That one wasn’t as flush anyway. Two jabs from Froch. Now they trade jabs. Taylor looking for the 1-2, misses this time. Blocked on another try. Stiff jab by Jermain. He has a MASSIVE speed advantage. Even bigger than I expected, and I was aware Froch is slow.
Froch is really eating jabs, but he’s taking everything well so far. Hard right by Froch catches Jermain and backs him off. Left hook by Taylor glances. The 1-2 isn’t landing anymore for Taylor, but that left hook does find its home. Good first round for Jermain.
Taylor 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 Apr 25, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Taylor's fighting a great fight so far
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think he's gonna have to do it for 12
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calzaghe would have destroyed Froch
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Froch is gonna have to press if he's gonna tire Jermain
by Full Throttle on Apr 25, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He landed a nice counter there
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R2
Taylor standing in the center, seems like he wants to invite Froch in for counter opportunities. Froch trying to find range for his jab. Hard clubbing left by Froch. Jermain pumps the jab now. Jermain badly misses a giant right hand. That was a haymaker of haymakers. Uppercut lands for Froch. Froch is slinging a long jab, don’t know what he wants to do with it just yet. Taylor hook misses. Froch with a right. Now they trade at center ring after the gavel lands. Tougher round to score.
Froch 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 Apr 25, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Taylor was throwing caution to the wind a bit there
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R3
1-2 from Froch, mostly blocked but the back end got in just a bit. Gus says Froch has “no rhythm.” I’m not terribly sure about that. He looked tentative in the first round but he’s settled in a bit. He’s clearly outgunned in pure skill, but he’s in there. Stiff right from Taylor, but Froch comes back! Wow, he took a vicious shot and really looked like it didn’t hurt him at all. Froch has a wicked chin for sure.
Left hook by Taylor. Stiff jab by Taylor. Hard right by Taylor sends Froch off balance. He might be hurt, he’s backing down. Jermain all over him, RIGHT HAND AND DOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HIS CAREER!
Up at seven, fighting on. This is Jermain as we haven’t seen him in a LONG time.
He’s getting himself off balance trying to charge. Taylor not fighting dumb, but drills Froch again at the end of the round. HUGE round for Jermain Taylor.
Taylor 10-8
Taylor 29-27
"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 Apr 25, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Misssed oppurtunity for Jermain
I think he could have finished him
by Full Throttle on Apr 25, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i’m wondering who i chose to win. i hope it was taylor
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off to HBO now...
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For Peterson/Blain that is — the main event gets done by the big kids
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would you like to?
You want to give Peterson-Blain a shot?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, why not
It’d be fun to try one.
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can pretty much guarantee that fight will got the full 12
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R4
Froch charging him now, and his working his jab. Froch has calmed it down again. I just don’t know if he’s going to get enough in on Jermain to make a real difference. Froch misses a lunging right as Taylor comes in at the same time. Taylor with two lefts. Froch with a long right, again just misses landing it flush. Good stuff so far.
Taylor 10-9
Taylor 39-36
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Taylor has Froch timed well
I picked Taylor by UD but the way he is fighting he might be able to win by KO
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate the bucs. Are we talking HBO boxing here?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Both Showtime and HBO
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I iknow that, Just didn't know about HBO and I don't get showtime. Thanks
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Bucs are frustrating
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The worst part is the Leftwich signing being a smokescreen and him probably being cut.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finished watching the draft (a great one for my Seahawks)
And now it’s time for boxing! Sounds like Taylor/Froch is a good one.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that tends to happen
when the team sucks balls the previous year.
think they mised the boat on crabtree.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R5
Right hand by Froch. Taylor is moving around here really well, but Froch is throwing. Good combo by Taylor, ended with a left hook. Taylor is tying him up really well when Froch comes in. It’s been very effective. Froch has gotten nothing going with consistency. Gus had it right earlier when he said he just can’t get a rhythm.
Taylor getting caught a little bit, but he gets away and goes back to his jab. Nice left hooks by Jermain Taylor. Two more jabs from Jermain, and then he defends well on a combo from Froch. He’s trying to throw three or four at a time now. Taylor back with more jabs, and they end the round throwing.
Taylor 10-9
Taylor 49-45
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pretty long round going on between taylor-froch :p
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5 min 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 Apr 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This ain't Urango-Ngodjo
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
twas poking fun at the response time from SC about the latest round
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Four minutes between one post to the last, and that’s not even accounting for seconds. Suck it! :)
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
welp sorry about that then. i guess shits been too boring lately that 4 minutes seems like an eternity
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever
Froch was also pushing his head down. Of course the punch strayed low.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Taylor got drilled there and he didn't seemto be phased
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and he's had good D most of the round
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has only been hurt by a guy with a 90 percent KO ratio…. so his chin is respectable 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 Apr 25, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This human interest story crap they're doing with Peterson right now is irritating me.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bob Papa and Max Kellerman are ringside.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peterson/Blain
Peterson’s picked up is KO percentage in recent fights, but is still primarily a slickster. Blain has 3 KOs. I’m picking the “over” on this one. But my guess is that Peterson is just a bit better all around than Blain.
Hey, turns out Peterson beat Blain in the amateurs. Well, that intrigues me. I’m a big fan of both the Peterson brothers, both because I’m a DC-area native, and because I can’t help be moved by their story.
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If GBP has anything to do about it
Victor Ortiz will be stealing their story.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Froch looked wobbled again at the end there
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R6
Froch is now throwing and landing his jab to start this round. Taylor with a right, then a left hook. Now he throws a double jab. Right hand by Froch. 1-2 by Froch. Taylor backs down a bit. Jab trade. Froch is starting to press some. Overhand right by Taylor is short. I’ll tell you, Froch is making a bit of a run this round. Taylor has a habit of getting lazy in the middle rounds…
Taylor with hooks and jabs to end the round. He finishes strong.
Froch 10-9
Taylor 58-55
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had that round for Taylor
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how is taylor not landing at will with his right hand?
froch’s left hand hasn’t moved above his waist yet.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't want to walk into it
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
accidental headbutt 30 seconds into the fight. don’t see a cut
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh great Lennox Lewis is also a part of the commentary.
Accidental headbutt opens up a cut on Blain.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R7
Taylor getting himself re-established in the first minute of this round. Right hand from Froch, partially blocked. 1-2 from Froch, again mostly blocked. Left hook Froch, but then he just eats a few shots including a stiff jab. Hard hook by Taylor. Taylor is stinging Froch with jabs. Hard jabs. Froch with a hard right. Another round in the bank for Taylor.
Taylor 10-9
Taylor 68-64
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blain's already cut...
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peterson thought the whistle meant the end of the round!
Not much to say in round 1. 10-9 Peterson.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SHO announcers
trying to paint a picture that Taylor is getting in trouble…I don’t see it
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peterson-Blain R1
Both guys come out trading jabs and one twos. And we have an accidental headcut immediately over Blain. Well, that’s one way to keep it under 12.
Peterson with a straight right as he works Blain into a corner. Blain is trying to do more movement, while Peterson is more of the aggressor. There’s something you don’t write every day. Peterson hooks to the body and Blain moves away. Body work is probably smart by both fighters.
Peterson thought the 10-sec whistle was the end of the round. That could have gone badly, but Blain doesn’t take advantage.
Peterson 10-9
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
froch
can pull this one out. taylor is sleep walking and froch is comfortable taking taylors shots now.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol peterson nearly walked away during the 10-seconds-left-whistle. i always think its amazing how robotic boxers seem stopping right when the bell rings. obviously there are exceptions when dudes keep on throwing it down afterward, but for the most part it seems so robotic
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Taylor just steal that round?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think so
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bernstein disagrees
I’m on the fence, but I think I’d still go Froch. He won about 2:50 of that round.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was close enough that those shots were juuuust enough.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R8
Froch trying to club Taylor, and Taylor gets a little off balance. Don’t know if it was so much from the shot or just stumbling period. Counter left by Froch, and that one got Taylor’s attention for sure. Jab by Froch, Taylor’s is short. Froch looks like he got something in his eye.
They’re throwing fire with about 30 seconds. Taylor throwing big at the end of the round, and a HUGE uppercut! Boy, Froch just got hammered at the end of that round. That was enough to steal it for me.
Taylor 10-9
Taylor 78-73
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
judges might have given that to him-Taylor that is
by Full Throttle on Apr 25, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
still froch round imo
reminds me of the leonard/hagler fight. leonard throws a flurry of 15 shots with only 2 of any signifagance and the judges give him the round. ridiculous.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peterson-Blain R2
Peterson starts off and bullies Blain into a corner. Blain is content to counter punch, but he hasn’t really gotten anything through Peterson’s guard. Both trade near the corner, but it’s sloppy and nothing of substance lands.
Peterson flashes a good left hook up top, and another. It’s not really hurting Blain, but they’re the only shots of substance. Now THAT upstairs downstairs combo seemed to have an effect for a moment.
Blain with an uppercut on the inside, but Peterson still controlling the action and comes back with more for whatever Blaine gives him. Another hook on the inside at the end of the round, and another round in the bank for Peterson.
Peterson 10-9
Peterson 20-18
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peterson is landing the crisper and more effective punches. Blain just seems to want to counter-punch his way to victory.
Peterson 20-18.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R9
Taylor’s jab is really good tonight. I mean really good. It’s been the biggest difference in the fight all around. Again: This is a Jermain we have not seen in a good while.
Thudding right by Froch, partially blocked. Froch is a tough son of a bitch but he’s outclassed tonight. And that speaks very well for JT’s standing at 168.
JT on the ropes, now fights his way off. He’s really starting to run away with this.
Taylor 10-9
Taylor 88-82
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Taylor's D is just excellent tonight
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
Press row all has it closer than that
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taylor best punch has always been the rocket like jab but he just doesn’t use it with authority and constant regularity.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I happened to think that Pascal sucks, and he ducked Miranda… and we all know that Miranda is a gatekeeper.
I shouldn’t be a surprise that Taylor can outclass 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 Apr 25, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Carl Froch is going to win this thing, now’s the time to go nuts. He’s out of this as a boxing contest.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
30-27 Peterson
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peterson-Blain R3
Crowd gets a little rise after Blain stumbles, but it was just tangled feet. Peterson with another combo that ends with a crisp shot to the body. He keeps ripping left hooks to the body, and they’re his most effective punch by far. There’s another one. Those are killer for someone who is so dependent on movement like Blain.
Blaine catches Peterson going straight back with his best punch of the night. Blain every once in awhile catches Peterson at the end of his combos, but Peterson is still doing the better work. Still, if Blain can start timing Peterson going in and out, he could start to close the gap.
Peterson 10-9, but a closer round
Peterson 30-27
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blain's liver is going to take some punishment tonight.
30-27 Peterson
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R10
Froch starting to lead the action. He needs to. I don’t know how much he has to throw, though. He looks really slow now, but he’s dominating this round halfway in.
Right to the body by Froch. Taylor might be taking this round off. And now Jermain throws a few and backs Carl down, but Froch fires right back. Big right by Froch. Froch round.
Froch 10-9
Taylor 97-92
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Press row has it 96-93, 95-94, 95-95 for Taylor.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
too tight IMO
I think the 96-93 is the most accurate
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so is the froch-taylor fight more exciting than the scores suggest it is?
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It has its moments
But there’s a lot of posturing by both guys.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think it is quite good actuallly
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taylor has, at times, looked like he could've ended it
Just enough of these rounds are arguably close enough that Taylor could regret not putting him away.
I think Taylor should still win, but it wouldn’t be horribly shocking iif Froch wins.
by bailorg on Apr 25, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
40-36 Peterson. Blain is slapping at times and Peterson continues to land flush to the body.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Both Ortiz and Dan have only given one round to Froch out of 10…
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
from ESPN...
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan Rafael is a horrible, horrible scorer
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great reporter, but really bad at judging talent and worse at scoring
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peterson-Blain R4
Peterson hits with an uppercut on the inside. And then they wrestle for awhile. This fight isn’t too boring, but you get the feeling nothing really dramatic is going to happen.
Blaine dancing around the ring — and gets caught with an uppercut that snaps his head back. Good hook by Blain. Kellerman keeps stressing that Peterson has to fight with an eye for making himself a marquee name, and it’s unsure if he’s doing it. They’re right that Blain is the wrong guy to try and look exciting against.
Blaine lands another uppercut while going backwards. Peterson bullies him the corner and starts landing a it more. Those body shots are going to win the fight for Peterson. And if there is a KO for Peterson, it will be because he’ll have immobilized Blain with smart work early on.
Peterson 10-9
Peterson 40-36
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
40-36 Peterson
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R11
BIG right from Froch as he dominates another first minute. Right hand again lands. Jermain misses a big uppercut. Taylor’s nose bleeding. Froch with two uppercuts and Jermain is holding. He might be getting hurt in there. Oh boy.
Taylor with an uppercut! Froch with a right! Taylor throws back! Taylor holds on. Froch left hook is blocked. Froch is ALL OVER Taylor this round. LEFT HAND TAYLOR! Wow! Taylor throwing now! Froch fires back with an uppercut! This is NASTY!
Taylor with a right. Left hand Froch. Taylor chased to the corner. Taylor holding on again.
Froch 10-9
Taylor 106-102
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a great round
Could have gone either way.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
judges
where are the judges from again?
anyone remember?
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Japan, Canada, Mexico
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shades of Vasquez-Marquez III Rd 12
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
for who???
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn you 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 Apr 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another Peterson round, 50-45
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peterson-Blain R5
Peterson flurries in the corner, but it was a shoeshine. Lennox Lewis is thrilled. Kellerman is less impressed. K is right.
Blain with a solid combo in the middle of the ring. Another good left hook to the body by Peterson. Then he measures him and lands a straight right. Blaine tries to counter off the ropes. Sometimes he lands, but there is no snap to his punches.
When they’re inside, Peterson is just clearly stronger. And he doesn’t fear Blain’s power, so he can take some shots to work at will.
Peterson 10-9
Peterson 50-45
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The power punches from Peterson are landing a lot more often than Blain's. Probably Blain's best round but Peterson gets the nod.
Peterson 50-45.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Nice finish to that one.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Froch-Taylor R12
BIG RIGHT by Taylor on a counter! And Froch comes back and backs him down. They are throwing bombs. This has become one hell of a fight, and I think if people thought Froch couldn’t fight they might need to change their minds now. This guy is a legit 168 pounder. TAYLOR HURT! TAYLOR GETTING DRILLED AND RUNNING! Froch chases. Froch is all over him, and Taylor is hanging on.
Right hand Froch! To the body, right hand! Right hand again. Taylor running. Taylor is hurt and still not there. This is crazy!!!
Froch with a BIG RIGHT AND TWO MORE SHOTS! HE’S UNLOADING! TAYLOR UP AND I DON’T KNOW HOW! FROCH AGAIN! FROCH THROWING AND THROWING! FROCH BACKED DOWN! WHAT BALLS BY TAYLOR! RIGHT HANDS BY FROCH AND DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!
AND DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!
40 SECONDS TO GO
HE’S UP!
FROCH GOING RIGHT AT HIM! FROCH THROWING AND THROWING THEY STOP IT!
17 SECONDS LEFT AND THE FIGHT IS STOPPED
HOLY SHIT!
CARL FROCH TKO-12
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn… sounds epic… :(
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow. sounds like an amazing final two rounds
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bye bye taylor……..what is left for him
by RealIrish on Apr 25, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A rematch in England. Seriously, this was a really good fight and it’s not like either of them have much else to do. Kessler? Bute’s busy.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
def worthy of a rematch
there will be $
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd prefer one of them face Bika
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
I feel bad for Jermaine…thought he had it…thought he had redeemed himself…Froch is a tough SOB
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In the end for Taylor I'm assuming the same thing. He can't finish off a fighter.
Pavlik had a good chin, got knocked down and Taylor couldn’t finish him off. Now it’s apparently De Ja Vu tonight.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel for Taylor… sounds like it was a beatdown that few fighters can recover from.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds awesome
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Question
If Taylor stood up,would he have won?
by Full Throttle on Apr 25, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doubtful
If he lost the round 10-9, possibly
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10-8
he was knocked down.
possibly 10-7 because of the beatdown.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just said he would have won if he finished the fight
by RealIrish on Apr 25, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fair play jermain
i thought he brought it big time tonight. even in defeat i think it was his best performance in a while
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has always looked better in his losses it seems…
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
woah, wtf
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blaine injures his hand, bout might be stopped
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blain's right hand is hurt. They've stopped the fight!
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And now they haven't.
This is weird.
60-54 Peterson
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since I’m often so horribly wrong, I just want to note that this is almost exactly what I called. WHAT!
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
great commentary too dude, glad I caught it here
by BrianBrock on Apr 25, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peterson-Blain R6
Nothing big going on. Blain is working a bit more, but not doing anything effective. Peterson hasn’t been as effective at imposing his will this round.
Blain counters well in the corner, then gets out. Good sequence for him. Another one of those step back uppercuts lands for Blain. Peterson’s taken his foot off the gas pedal, and Blain is winning the round.
And…there’s some sort of injury? And the ref stops it for that to check it out? Which you can’t do for just a random injury. And the ref sort of stops it, and Blain protests, and so he has the doctor check it out, and they’re going back at it. Poorly managed by the ref there.
Blain 10-9
Peterson 59-55
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just check my pick, it was taylor tko-10. awful pick god damn it
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
harold getting pissed off by the referee’s awful mishandling of the injury
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so ok
What the fuck happened here?
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he jammed his thumb by slamming it on peterson’s shoulder, and he complained about it twice causing the referee to stop it
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtf
is he complaining about then? he shouldn’t have bitched about it.
its not like fighters bitch when they break their hands on their opponents head causing the ref to call it.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fight over. referee calls it off
Peterson by TKO
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s where I had it. If it had finished I would’ve had Taylor winning 114-112.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10-7 round
a knockdown (10-8 automatic) plus an ass whooping would have warranted a 10-7 round in my opinion.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that’s arguable. If I’d gone that way I still had him up by one. Tough loss for JT, great win for Froch.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell was that ref thinking
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peterson-Blain R7
Peterson smells blood is back on top of Blain. And Blain turns away again, and this time the ref stops it.
Peterson TKO-7
Weird ending, kind of keeps Peterson in stasis. But it was the wrong fight for Peterson to be showcased in. But it is nice that he’s found a more aggressive streak, and I hope he keeps it up. He’s legitimately top-10 at 140 lbs, and I’d like to see more of him.
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anthony is the more promising one, IMO
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably
Just because he hits harder. But they’re both technically quite sound and have plenty of time to make a mark.
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for taking this one btw
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a shame,Jermain was 14 seconds away from victory
by Full Throttle on Apr 25, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This was shown in the two Hopkins fights and in the Pavlik fight. He has trouble going the full 12 rounds and when he gets off to a good start he fades.
I gotta find a video of this.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Showtime trying to create a controversy where none should exist
There was no way they could have let the fight keep going. Ref let it go on too long, if anything.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't think it was a bad stoppage
Taylor didn’t know what was going on, wasn’t holding, wasn’t throwing, just laying on the ropes getting hit. When he was down his eyes told the story
by lcollins1 on Apr 25, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carl Froch calling out Calzaghe
Yeah right.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Ortega got through to some people
“I don’t pay attention to time. I don’t care if there are fourteen seconds or one second left.”
The standard for stoppage has nothing to do with time.
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Apr 25, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same shit differant day calzaghe wont listin to this
by RealIrish on Apr 25, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok who's got Lopez-Penalosa?
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jinx
I’ll defer to your decision.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone wants it I’d be happy to just sit back and watch the 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 Apr 25, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now the million dollar question - who's taking Lopez-Penalosa?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take it.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, go at it
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you've got it, 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 Apr 25, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get how HBO pays the most for the worst team
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is odd that they’ve never tried to go after Bernstein especially. And Gus getting the excitement tonight proved out for me. Gus rules.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lennox
is just horrible.
hes always looking for his next word to say.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Other than Lampley, they're all pretty bad.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Though Lennox and Manny are among the worst in the biz
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lennox is just horrible
manny would be good if he wasn’t so clearly biased.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad we can all agree on something
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
He’s a trainer. He’s supposed to pick up on flaws and little things, and everything he says is just either copying what the other guys say, or something that should be obvious to anyone. Teddy Atlas is biased and kind of dumb, but he’s 1000 times better at picking up details than Manny.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
manny ruled in gatti-ward 1. f da hataz
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Hopkins
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Apr 25, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny I find to be the best.
Lampley comes off as biased to me.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously don’t understand how anyone can hate on lampley? the man genuinely loves boxing and when its an amazing fight no one does it better than lampley
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he calls a good fight
but he is MAD biased
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hes horrible too
his love affair and bias towards dlh is epic.
plus he doesn’t do any homework on any fighters. he clearly isn’t a fan or would know about when the fighters fought on other networks.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
epicly awesome. lampley crushes END OF STORY
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both are “biased” in the sense that they need to hit some sales points. Manny is worse, though, because he is also a giant hippocrite.
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Apr 25, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopkins did a good job on lightweight lightning
The maxboxing guy did ok at first, but he got on my nerves after a while.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love gerry
he was a beast back in the day but i think hes getting a beat down tonight.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was fun
One RBR down, take it away, whoever!
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey check it out bob papa is rocking the crowd
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez is going to whoop
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This should be quick and fun to watch
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe, maybe not
I can’t remember Penalosa ever going down.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean a quick pace.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tito's still a fatass
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't fault Penalosa for lack of balls
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think JuanMa will win
But I’m rooting hard for Penalosa. What a fabulous capper to his career this would be. He certainly is “fearless”
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just curious, do you guys pay for the PPV fights you blog?
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yep, they even frown upon pirating!
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I usually buy all of them anyway
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like a lamb to slaughter
gerry takes the center of the ring.
maybe he can school this kid.
never know.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10-9 Lopez, but close
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was a clear Lopez round
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Lopez won cleanly
But it wasn’t the sort of thing where I thought “man, Penalosa is going to get dominated.” There was plenty he did right
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh, He did somethings right that I wouldn't call it a "clear" round
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
3 right hooks landed good for gerry
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The size differential is SO noticeable
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Penalosa's been small his whole career
He’s like Calderon sized, just thicker
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really surprised that Boxrec lists him at 5'4"
Always seemed more like 5’1" or 5’2"
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lopez/Penalosa Round 1
This crowd is pumped for this one. Penalosa gets a quick one-two combination off. Lopez held Penalosa’s head and hit him to the body. Good body shot again by Lopez. They stalk each other in the center of the ring. Penalosa sneaks a jab in there. Ref tells Lopez to keep his punches up. Penalosa seems tentative to throw power punches and Lopez nicks Penalosa a bit with an overhead right. The two slug it out at the center of the ring to end round 1. Penalosa wasn’t too bad. I give Lopez the round.
10-9 Lopez
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The HBO interpreters are awful. Bring back Ray Torres!
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is ray the dude with the glasses? that guy rules
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry Olaya.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lopez 10-9, not as close
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez/Penalosa Round 2
Quick right hook by Penalosa countered by a Lopez strike. Lopez is geting Penalosa to the body and lands a combination. Back comes Penalosa with some shots of his own! Two punch combination backs off Penalosa! He’s against the ropes and takes a body shot. These guys are really throwing a lot of punches. Lopez lands a glancing left jab at the end of the round. This one is definitely a Lopez round.
10-9 Lopez
20-18 Lopez
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Penalosa's going to make a great trainer someday
His brother is already a pretty good one.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
20-18 Lopez. It looks to me like Lopez will simply be a little bigger, a little stronger, and a little more athletic (and more than a little younger) all night
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Frankly, Lopez is a better boxer than Penalosa has ever been though.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lopez remind you guys of Cotto much?
by Full Throttle on Apr 25, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, the guy he reminds me of most is Finito Lopez
Obviously he’s bigger, but that’s who he’s always reminded me of stylistically
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
these guys are throwing it DOWN
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Balls the size of grapefruits for Penalosa
Given that he’s not a banger and looks like he’s half Lopez’s size
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gerry needs some smaller gloves to make up for the height, reach, natural weight disadvantages.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
30-27 Lopez, why did Gerry try and make it a slugfest?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gerry's best chance of winning is by KO
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess, but going toe to toe still doesnt sound like a great idea
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
punch zone is awesome
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i haven't noticed that before
first time?
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems like. another welcomed 2009 edition to hbo boxing
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lopez/Penalosa Round 3
Good body shot to the midsection by Lopez. He’s going to kill him with that. Left hook by Lopez and a low blow by Penalosa. Straight left hand connects for Lopez. So many body shots by Lopez. He’s going to wear down Penalosa at this rate. Two punch combination by Penalosa at the center of the ring. Pretty good fight so far. Penalosa caught with a right hand! We’ve got a war! Both men landing punches at a rapid pace and the round is finished off with a good right hand by Lopez. If he’s trying to make this a war then Penalosa will lose.
30-27 Lopez
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gerry is getting hammered. And Punch Zone rules.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yea..
i can do without the creepy punch zone hbo
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the face looked odd, but it was awesome
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I appreciate that they’re trying to bring their boxing coverage into the last two decades.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i was watching classic hbo fights during class this week, and i was amazed and how the presentation looked exactly the same as it did during the morrales-barrera and gatti-ward throwdowns.
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
40-36
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez/Penalosa Round 4
Punch zone is awesome. VICIOUS BODY SHOT by Lopez. He’s just pounding him right now. Penalosa is bending over a lot. Lopez is trying to cut off Penalosa and back him against the ropes where he is weakened significantly. Penalosa is bring valiant though but his punches have no effect on Lopez. Penalosa has landed just 3 power punches in this round. Another Lopez round.
40-36 Lopez
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pointless fight
nothing is gained for lopez in this fight.
fighting an aged, former champ going way up in weight, etc.
just shamful padding of a record really
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, Penalosa's a current champ
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But they need to get Juanma rounds against someone who's a crafty defender
and Penalosa brings that.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not counting a wbo belt
never have. never will.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s fighting a 118-pound titlist. But in a sense I do agree. I don’t think this says much about Lopez I didn’t know, though Gerry is giving him some looks he can learn from.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone would learn from being in a fight with Penalosa
He’s just one of those old, crafty masters — with a tremendous heart besides.
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
learn smern
its a shame.
lazy matchmaking by hbo.
if he wants to learn from him, go train with him.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
god penalosa is a warrior. standing in there with a dude who’s well known for having monstrous punches
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez/Penalosa Round 5
This body shot bonanza is ripping apart Penalosa, who does catch Lopez with a left jab. Big left hand by Penalosa but they aren’t phasing Lopez at all. Uppercut lands for Lopez. He’s just breaking him down. Penalosa may be hurt. Another right hand and landed another huge body shot. Lopez is dominating this fight.
Lopez 50-45
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
50-45
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone take over starting from round 6 until I come back. Something came up.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
60-54. Penalosa is a freaking warrior.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Round 6
Lopez starting off strong this round, and Penalosa isn’t doing much. Lopez doing much of the same. body punch, uppercut, body punch combo. Penalosa finally starting to punch, but Lopez is all over him again. Penalosa might be hurt, Lopez is just blasting him. still a minute left in the round, and penalosa looks weak. Lopez is unleashing every punch in his arsenal. Lopez just won’t stop, and penalosa is just standing there. only 8 power punches landed for penalosa compared to lopez’s 60+. lopez ending the round strong
lopez 10-9
lopez 60 – 54
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Round 6
Juanma digs in to the body, has Penalosa in the corner and throws a barrage to the head that mostly gets blocked, with a couple more body punches thrown in there. Juanma just keeps stalking and applying the pressure, throwing punches from all angles, and Penalosa is mostly shelling up at this point, not even trying to duck them. He’s blocking most shots to the head, but he’s taking a ton of damage to the body.
Lopez has him back on the ropes again. Big 6 punch combo to the body. Penalosa is up on the ropes, and Penalosa is wobbly. Lopez doing a great job of breaking him down, and just killing the body. Now the head is finally opening up a bit. Penalosa really just not doing anything, and Juanma is slowing down a bit with 30 seconds to go. Juanma has to have thrown over 100 power shots this round. Penalosa throwing a few punches back, but Juanma dominates every exchange. Huge huge round for Lopez.
10-8 Lopez
60-53 Lopez
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if theres any more of that they should pull him out. dont need another 6 rounds of a complete mauling
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
never really seen penalosa fight, and this has impressed me. the man is just a warrior
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The thing is that thet only way Penalosa can win is by fighting exactly the way he is. Digging down, trading shots, hoping to land a big one and believing that his chin is indominatable
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
70-63. Probably should be stopped.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Round 7
Juanma slows down a bit to start this one. He threw 133 punches last round, and Juanma seems to be taking the first 30 or so seconds off of this round. Penalosa back to defensive posturing near a corner in this phone booth of a ring. Lopez coming forward now, and landing showt both to the body and the head. Lopez is still throwing a lot, but his accuracy is astounding, considering what a good defensive fighter Penalosa is.
Penalosa finally comes back, and hits Juanma with a nice three punch combo. Juanma looking a little more tired, but still throwing some punches. Juanma has him in the corner, and Penalosa comes back with a really nice counter combo. Juanma was the much more active puncher that round, but Penalosa actually probably landed the better shots for the first time that round. Close round, but I’m giving it to Gerry.
10-9 Penalosa
69-63 Lopez
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy Penalosa is tougher than shit.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a lesser men would have been halfway to the post-fight hospital check up by now
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gerry Penalosa: 122 lbs Librado Andrade
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Gerry Penalosa is not human” – Max
pretty much what i’m thinking
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
79-63. Penalosa is the damn terminator.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right now he's Sarah connor
But mad respect for him
by Full Throttle on Apr 25, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Round 8
Juanma back to coming forward, and just PUNISHING the body. Over and over, mixing up his punches, and throwing the occasional head shot just to keep Penalosa’s hands up, but he’s doing a lot. Juanma has him against the ropes and throws a huge flurry, landing a ton of it, but Penalosa gets him with a nice counter. Juanma with a big left hook that snaps Penalosa’s head back, and Gerry’s up against the ropes again with Juanma throwing a ton of punches, and Penalosa occasionally countering.
If I were the ref, I’d consider stopping this thing already. It’s shades of Mancini-Kim. Lopez is delivering Penalosa the beating of his life, but the fight won’t get stopped because Penalosa is occasionally landing the hard counter. Another huge round for Lopez, after basically taking off round 7. Lamps says Lopez set a compubox record that round for a SBW.
10-9 Lopez
79-62 Lopez
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Freddie tells Gerry he’s only getting one more round.
"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 Apr 25, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
trainer bullshit to pump up his fighter or a genuine “threat”? it is freddie after all …
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm back. Penalosa has a lot of heart.
He’s getting pummeled but he’s firing back when he can and is landing.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
everyones so surprised
at gerry. hes been around forever.
do yourselves a favor watch some of his earlier fights in early-mid 90s and see what a badass he was.
by sonofapsycho on Apr 25, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Freddie's stopping it
“He’s just too strong.”
"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 Apr 25, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
89-62. It's over.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Freddie has stopped it!
Lopez – TKO 9
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its over. penalosa’s got some mad heart though
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Round 9
Roach threatening to stop the fight soon. Lopez looks like he’s taking this round off a bit as well, or at least he’s not quite as active. Penalosa is now the most active he’s been the whole fight. Penalosa back up against the ropes, but Juanma isn’t pouring it on quite as much as he has been in previous rounds. Penalosa throwing a lot in response, but not really landing much, and Lopez is still digging nice to the body. Lopez with a huge three punch combo to the head and SOMEHOW he’s still standing. Penalosa hears the 10 second whistle and tries to throw a flurry, but no matter what he does, it just isn’t having an effect on Lopez.
Freddie Roach is stopping the fight.
LOPEZ TKO 9
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good stoppage — unbelievable will by Penalosa. Unbelievable.
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Penalosa got paid
and JuanMa got some good experience,…nice deal for both
-Brian
by bp on Apr 25, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
penalosa’s getting a much deserved ovation from the puerto rican crowd. great fight albeit a one sided one
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good night everyone. Great fights, the Taylor/Froch fight is on Youtube as we speak.
Fun Fact: If Patrick Chung and Marcus Trufant were to have a helmet-to-helmet collision, the world would explode.
by SSreporters on Apr 25, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Penalosa still has his belt too though
So he’ll probably be back.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Penalosa says “Yeah, I’m fine!” What a machine.
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thank god
good job freddie. needed to get him out of there
by Duan on Apr 25, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1020 punches thrown by Lopez in 9 rounds
Compubox record for the division, despite only being 3/4 of a fight.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He might've hit 1250, damn
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 25, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penalosa getting some love from the crowd
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
most definitely deserves it
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy does he ever deserve it. Much love from me too.
by schraubd on Apr 25, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why isn't the translator translating the questions
They’re in Puerto Rico, what’s the point of piping the interview over the speakers if the crowd can’t understand it.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no penalosa interview?
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 25, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No Tagalog translator probably
Penalosa speaks boxing English, but I don’t think he’s fluent in English enough to speak in an interview without a translator.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 25, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gus Johnson is awesome…..
"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 Apr 26, 2009 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For those who missed the Taylor fight
The final round is up on Youtube now…
Better yet, order Showtime and watch the replay.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Apr 26, 2009 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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