Odds and Ends - Tuesday Edition
by Brickhaus on May 12, 2009 3:22 PM EDT
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- Rafael Marquez says he wants to face Israel Vasquez for a fourth time in November. If he can't get Vasquez, then he wants Juan Manuel Lopez. If he does face Vasquez, it would likely be at featherweight. I can't be the only one who sees some kind of disaster at the end of all of this. While Marquez is a warrior, The Trilogy has to have taken a lot out of both he and Vasquez. If there's a fourth fight, I imagine that both fighters would look severely faded from the third, and facing someone fresh like Juanma could lead to a destruction. Hopefully Marquez will answer some questions about whether he's faded when he comes back next weekend.
- According to Universum Promotions (link in German), Eddie Chambers will face Alexander Dimitrenko on July 4th in Hamburg, Germany. While a true American heavyweight contender might be a good Independence Day gift, I can't say I fancy Chambers' chances in this one. Dimitrenko is a huge fighter who uses his size well, and Chambers doesn't have the power to knock Sascha out. Since the fight is in Germany and Universum is the promoter, Chambers would likely need to win a blowout or knock his opponent out to get the victory. On the bright side, this fight will create a true #1 heavyweight contender, as Dimitrenko is ranked #1 and #2 by two of the sanctioning bodies, and Chambers is ranked #3 by the two others.
- After getting shafted by Yuriorkis Gamboa, Elio Rojas will get his title shot against Takahiro Aoh on June 14 in Tokyo. Hozumi Hasegawa and Roman Gonzalez will also be defending their titles on what looks to be a fairly loaded card.
- Speaking of Gamboa, out of the guys who will be in Fight Night Round 4, does he have the highest potential of being that guy who, a few years from now, we say "how the hell did he get into that game?" Vicente Escobedo's been living off his FNR3 royalties for the last few years. Evidently, EA is trying to corner the Finnish market by including Amin Asikainen.
- You think they like Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines? On Manny Pacquiao Appreciation Day, the President named Pacquiao "Ambassador for Peace and Understanding", and the Justice Minister named him "Special Assistant on Intelligence Matters." I don't care if these are honorary positions - I want to see Manny Pacquiao become a modern day Moe Berg, or at least Leon Theramin. He's so good that he can beat the crap out of his opponent in the ring and gather intelligence on the crowd at the same time.
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forget about in a few years
i’m already asking how the hell he ended up in that game. he’s nothing but a hype job
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on May 12, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions
Chambers-Dimitrenko
Who wants it most? We questioned Chambers desire even in fights he has won. Confidence should be higher after the Peter win so a bit more effort in the gym and belief in himself the talented American has the skills to outbox the big man.
Alexander “is” a big bastard who can move well and carrys a handy dig. Seems pretty solid i cant see Chambers making a dent. Its a nice matchup.
I have no problem with Marquez-Vasquez IV. Bring that right on.
Keep looking for Madeleine McCann. She is out there.
Last time I checked, “Idi” Amin (Asikainen) was ranked by The Ring – so it’s not like he doesn’t have credentials.
by Monday Morning Martial Artist on May 12, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
I thought he got knocked out when he lost to Gevor
Not digging on his credentials though, just that he’s by far the most unknown name on the list.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
right?
I’m gonna make a mini-game out of me using Joe Frazier and beating the shit out of Billy Dib.
by Scott Christ on May 12, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
What's the criteria they use for fnr4?
Some of the fighters are weird choices, and there are others, like jm marquez, paul williams, oscar de la hoya and the klitschkos, who you’d have thought would be in this game. The only (active) heavyweights are eddie chambers and james toney.
How much they have to pay for rights is a big deal. I assume the Klitschkos want too much.
by Scott Christ on May 12, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
just realized oscar isn’t in this game. pretty big since he was the fucking cover boy for the last game
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on May 12, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
People have this strange idea that Morrison was going to be the greatest white heavyweight since Marciano. They like to remember that AIDS struck down a fine young man and an exceptional boxer just before he could pwn the world.
by Scott Christ on May 12, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Grats Brick. You must be the first writer to compare Manny Pacquiao to Léon Theremin!
I get the comparison, and I assume that you don’t mean he’ll wind up receiving a prize named after a guy he invented a device to spy on!
The documentary on Theremin is tremendous, by the way, highly recommended. Speaking of Theremin, I recently caught “the world’s foremost theremin player” performing in the courtyard of MOMA. Eerie, beautiful, and haunting stuff.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
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