Bad Left Hook Live Boxing Results and Commentary: Luevano-Lopez and Gamboa-Mtagwa
by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 5:26 PM EST
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PrintTonight's outstanding Boxing After Dark double-header begins at 9:45 ET on HBO, and Bad Left Hook will be here with live, round-by-round coverage, scoring and analysis of the fights, and immediate post-fight analysis for both bouts. Join us for the first major card of 2010!
Luevano-Lopez Preview | Gamboa-Mtagwa Preview
| STEVEN LUEVANO | JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ | ||||
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| Record: | 37-1-1 (15 KO) | Record: | 27-0 (24 KO) |
| Age: | 28 | Age: | 26 |
| Hometown: | La Puente, California | Hometown: | Caguas, Puerto Rico |
| Height: | 5'7" | Height: | 5'7" |
| Reach: |
69" | Reach: | 69" |
| Ranks/Titles: | WBO, Bad Left Hook #2, Ring #2, ESPN #2, BoxRec #3 | Ranks/Titles: | Bad Left Hook #1 (122), Ring #3 (!22), ESPN #2 (122), BoxRec #2 (122), Bad Left Hook #10 P4P |
| TV: | HBO - 9:45pm ET | Venue: |
WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden - New York, New York |
| YURIORKIS GAMBOA | ROGERS MTAGWA | ||||
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Co- Feature |
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| Record: | 16-0 (14 KO) | Record: | 26-13-2 (18 KO) |
| Age: | 28 | Age: | 30 |
| Hometown: | Miami, Florida (Guantanamo, Cuba) | Hometown: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Dodoma, Tanzania) |
| Height: | 5'5 1/2" | Height: | 5'5" |
| Reach: |
65" | Reach: | 72" |
| Ranks/Titles: | WBA, Bad Left Hook #3, Ring #10, ESPN #6, BoxRec #5 | Ranks/Titles: | Bad Left Hook #10, BoxRec #12 |
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Me too. Let’s get it on.
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Jan 23, 2010 7:23 PM EST reply actions
I will not be able to watch this card live, but I have the Ole DVR ready to go—thank the lord for the dvr…Luevano is a crafty fighter and Juama showed some signs of being human…LOL…in his last fight. Still, I’m going with both Juama and Gamboa: that is the fight I eventually want to see!
by The Pinoy Pikey on Jan 23, 2010 8:00 PM EST reply actions
This sucks
I should be there, but I’m still stuck at work. Hopefully I get there in time for the Duddy fight at least.
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finally there
Wolak and his opponent and going to war. Both guys look exhausted.
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by Brickhaus on Jan 23, 2010 8:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
packed house btw
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by Brickhaus on Jan 23, 2010 8:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
hey guys : )
shiatsu black belt
by Shnoobles McShnoobington, Esq. on Jan 23, 2010 8:50 PM EST reply actions
Evening all
Cotto and Paulie in the house…hard to see anyone else from back here. Nice bodyshot KO in one of the earlier fights
by Flashpacker on Jan 23, 2010 8:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
BRICK in da' HAUS
Hey pal I’ll be watchin’ on TV, but ain’t nothin’ like bein; there, enjoy yourself you lucky son of a gun. Peace!!
wolak won
80-72, 80-72, 79-73
Fight was closer than the scores indicate.
Kosher Krusher in the ring. The crowd boos.
Tito in the ring, crwd goes apeshit.
Cotto in the ring, crowd goes even more apeshit.
Never would have thought Cotto would get a bigger cheer than Tito.
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by Brickhaus on Jan 23, 2010 8:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Kosher Krusher is Yuri Foreman? I’m not a huge fan, but not sure he should be booed.
by BloodMeridian on Jan 23, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, and I don't know why they booed him either
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 23, 2010 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
Duh I forgot that Santos is Puerto Rican
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 23, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
Duddy and Astorga in the ring
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by Brickhaus on Jan 23, 2010 9:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
well that didnt last long
poor performance from astorga
Duddy TKO1
Came in aggressive and never let off. Got him with a body shot that stunned him and a head shot to knock him over.
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by Brickhaus on Jan 23, 2010 9:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
damn, good for him
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
duddy announces he's fighting on the Pacquiao-Clottey undercard
Untelevised, I have to assume.
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by Brickhaus on Jan 23, 2010 9:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
is chavez banned being upheld?
Maybe if they do that fight it will be on the ppv
Haven’t heard anything since the WBC announced they would send him to a nutritionist to find out how they could optimize his fighting weight. No favoritism shown!
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
there's about a 15 person Tanzanian cheering section
Which I find amusing.
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by Brickhaus on Jan 23, 2010 9:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
goddamn but I am glad to have boxing back on HBO
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I see no way Gamboa-Mtagwa is “terrible”
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Gamboa could just try to make it a boxing match and not a brawl. Small possiblity but it could happen.
by Waldo Rastel on Jan 23, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
Even if he does, it’s not like Mtagwa is going to do anything but try to fight, and at some point Gamboa has to let his hands go. No way it’s terrible. If it’s a terrible fight, I’ll eat my hat.*
*I won’t
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
"Cuba, the communist country...." - Bob Papa
Anger rising.
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COMMUNIST REGIME COMMUNIST REGIME
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
Papa must have had a talk with Joe.
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Dear HBO:
For subtitles, white font on a white background is not terribly effective.
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It’s a single broadcast. They didn’t record different versions of the interview or anything.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
"They escaped the oppressive poverty." - Bob Papa
Anger rising higher. I’m not even Cuban but this is overkill.
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To be fair it’s not like Cuba is some wonderful land of opportunity.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
worse than Cuba stuff: appointing any fighter "real-life Rocky"
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Never. The Chad Johnson/Chad Dawson thing gave us the greatest subthread in BLH history.
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I was kinda hoping HBO would weigh them before the fight
122.5 is really low, I wonder how high he ballooned up to
Apparently he’s not Rogers Mtagwa, he’s Roger, and his birthday is not October, it’s March.
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I can’t believe there hasn’t been a ’he’s not a full-time fighter’ yet…
by Waldo Rastel on Jan 23, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
WTF is Kellerman talking about. Mtagwa has had two FotY contenders in the last two years. Who is he paying attention to? People at USA Today?
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SMOGERRRRRRR!!!!!!
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Oh shit. Steve Smoger reffing Gamboa-Mtagwa. Look out.
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"Let's get this party started!!!" - Buffer
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Double S reffing
Which is good, because he’ll let a brawl be a brawl
I was just thinking the same thing. Dude is quick as hell
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 23, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
I couldn't access the site for quite a while there
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
That was quick.
2010 Seahawks Goals: Master the forward pass, sack the QB, and knock Arizona off their perch.
Gamboa-Mtagwa R1
Mtagwa snapping a jab, and they’re throwing quickly. Left hook Gamboa! Doesn’t budge Mtagwa. Right hand Gamboa chops, but doesn’t quite get there. Gamboa staying at range, looks like he wants to use his speed. Right hand counter by Gamboa. Right hand Gamboa, HUGE SHOTS BY GAMBOA! Pure speed and power. Mtagwa felt that. That was NASTY.
Mtagwa looks way too slow here in the opening round. Nasty left by Gamboa. He’s shredding him with speed. Body shot by Gamboa. Mtagwa hasn’t landed one good shot in the entire round, really. DOWN GOES MTAGWA! Man he is out of his league in this fight. He can’t do anything.
Gamboa 10-8
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This is basically what I expected. It doesn’t mean Lopez is worse, it just means Gamboa is a far better style matchup against Mtagwa. Speed kills.
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gonna end early, pity
shiatsu black belt
by Shnoobles McShnoobington, Esq. on Jan 23, 2010 10:08 PM EST reply actions
Gamboa has a great left hook among other things.
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Roger can't see half the punches
So fucking fast. This has to go 5 because that’s what I picked on Queensbury Rules
This is murder.
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And it's over.
2010 Seahawks Goals: Master the forward pass, sack the QB, and knock Arizona off their perch.
Gamboa-Mtagwa R2
Gamboa is picking him apart again early. RIPPING HIM WITH RIGHT HANDS! HUGE LEFT HOOK! He’s UNLOADING NOW! PURE FURY AND SPEED! He is LIGHTING MTAGWA UP!
Mtagwa wisely ties up. He’s on another planet. This is easy pickings for Yuri Gamboa.
Gamboa is tattooing him. This is brave stuff from Mtagwa, but OH GOD GAMBOA WITH A BIG SHOT! He is ripping Mtagwa to pieces. DOWN GOES MTAGWA!
That might as well be it. Gamboa just placed punches like this was Fight Night.
He’ll go on. Why? A minute left. Gamboa is destroying him. LEFT HOOK! GAMBOA UNLOADING AGAIN! This is unreal. He is a phenom. Gamboa hurts him again. Mtagwa is in serious trouble and DOWN AGAIN.
Smoger calls it off.
Yuriorkis Gamboa TKO-2
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That was wicked.
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Damn, just damn. That was something.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Gamboa vs. Lopez = RIP Juan Manuel Lopez
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yup
Thats just what I was thinking
Ricky Hatton came closer to beating Manny Pacquiao than Marquez did to beating Floyd.
-SC
by The Lethal Haze on Jan 23, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
that was impressive
I’ve never even heard of Mtagwa getting KOed before, and Gamboa just destroyed him.
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by Brickhaus on Jan 23, 2010 10:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
called that one.
poor roger.
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-Sonny Liston
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It was a shorter version of what I expected, too. Mtagwa wouldn’t have lost like this if he didn’t have huge balls, though. Still a hell of a fighter and better than his record.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
i was being nice picking him to last till 5.
this was about what i expected.
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by sonofapsycho on Jan 23, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
I figured four at the earliest. This was nasty.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve picked JML over Gamboa big for a long time. We’ll see how Lopez looks against Luevano. But I’m not jumping off the roof to change my pick or anything.
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What a talent Gamboa is.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
well looks like SC just robbed me of all my BLHbucks
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:12 PM EST reply actions
Not to take anything away from Gamboa but Mtagwa weighing in aa low as he did shows that he is no way a featherweight.
He’s fought at 126 much of his career.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
Ok
fair enough but he weighed in more or less at super bantam for this one.
by Matt Mosley on Jan 23, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
Simply wow
That man is a terror. I hope he steps his game up next fight with either JuanMa, Cruz, or Caballero
With Gamboa and Ward, boxing is going to be OK
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
no kidding
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 23, 2010 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
what do ya'll mean?,these two fights are suppose to lead to Gamboa-Lopez
by Curtis72094 on Jan 23, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but if I was Lopez, I would want to delay that fight after watching what just happened
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 23, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
It’s not a good fight to make if Arum thinks that Gamboa will destroy Lopez. Goes from have 2 draws to having 1 big draw and a minor draw.
by Waldo Rastel on Jan 23, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
btw those of you who want to watch Vilorio-dude who beat him, its going to be on box azteca around 10:30 i think
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:16 PM EST reply actions
thanks for the heads up
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 23, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
no problem. i remembered reading in the other thread that it wasn’t on youtube yet, so yeah box azteca!
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
Gamboa looked absurdly good
But Mtagwa wasn’t the man to expose what deficiencies he might have. Lopez might, but his odds just lengthened
Cotto's English is massively better
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
so “Countdown to insert fight” is now called “Road to …”
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:19 PM EST reply actions
If it’s special enough, sure. The Cowboys Stadium thing is a big deal so I dig it.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
oh i’m not complaining. i was with you guys whenever you mentioned the Countdown series. just saying that its been renamed is all
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
I forgot Santos was Puerto Rican. That’s why they booed Krusher.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I doubt most in the crowd know about that.
Is that fight even confirmed?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 23, 2010 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
I was away when that happened. They were in the ring together?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 23, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
As close as it can be, and I think most of the Puerto Ricans in attendance have heard about it.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
wow, Luevano's a popular guy
The MexiKan Krusher
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by Brickhaus on Jan 23, 2010 10:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
RIP Miguel Cotto Sr.
Ten-bell salute
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Well done Buffer…also impressive transition from sad to excited
by Waldo Rastel on Jan 23, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
lol thats why i don’t like those memorials. some times buffer seems genuine (tears in his eyes) while others its just sounds cheap and somewhat disrespectful
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
To be fair it is really hard to go from memorializing to pumping the crowd up in a matter of seconds…
by Waldo Rastel on Jan 23, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
get ready for another epic chapter in Mexico vs Puerto Rico rivalry
Luevano via Puerto Rican destruction
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:26 PM EST reply actions
“.. puerto rico”
shiatsu black belt
by Shnoobles McShnoobington, Esq. on Jan 23, 2010 10:27 PM EST reply actions
god damn that was sad. all my disdain for cotto aside, RIP Cotto Sr
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:27 PM EST reply actions
JML is sponsored by the Caguas IHOP. Incredible.
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WTF is up with that. Extremely strange things there…..
by Waldo Rastel on Jan 23, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
They also sponsor Chris Arreola
Too easy
by cardscott5 on Jan 23, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
slam dunk
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
how dare you call him puerto rican
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
i want some pancakes now
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
@mikefareri on twitter.
right?
Pancakes and shitty coffee and bacon
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Bacon: Great food, or the greatest food?
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
Nothing says boxing like IHOP
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
when i first saw the IHOP mentioned i thought it was a new commission
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
lol
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 23, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
referee's instructions, getting ready to roll
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Luevano-Lopez R1
Kellerman is going on and on about “whispers” that Luevano is an “old 28.” I guess after all those wars of his.
Both guys starting a bit tentative. Left over the top by Lopez. The commentary tonight is absurd. HEY REMEMBER LOPEZ STRUGGLED WITH MTAGWA?
Good left by Lopez backs Luevano down some. Luevano looks slow. Luevano is jabbing a lot but not accomplishing much. Whenever he opens up, Lopez hits him. Some woman screams out, “FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!”
Pretty slow opening round.
Lopez 10-9
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Massive feel-out round
I guess I’ll go to Luevano for effort but a point either way is pretty easy to see.
10-9 Steve
10-9 Luevano
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isn’t this the same luevano who supposedly had a great fight with mario santiago?
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:35 PM EST reply actions
that was a hell of a fight
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
so i've heard
i still can’t find an avi of that fight though. i don’t like watching fights on youtube, but i might have to check it out on there
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
He's learning the YURRRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII meme.
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by SSreporters on Jan 23, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
undoubtedly
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 23, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Gamboa will defeat Lopez before the fight even starts.
2010 Seahawks Goals: Master the forward pass, sack the QB, and knock Arizona off their perch.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
I feel like I should know this reference.
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by SSreporters on Jan 23, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
SS
I dont agree.Gamboa obviously much quicker but Lopez wont be as easy to hit as Mtagwa was.That said,i would favour Gamboa to win.
by Matt Mosley on Jan 23, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Luevano-Lopez R2
Lopez with another sharp left, then a right. That left hand looks like it’s going to be there so far. I think JML is actually being a bit more tentative than he needs to be. Luevano is a meat-and-potatoes guy. Luevano has gotten his right hand in a bit but there’s not much on it. Luevano is starting to win the exchanges. Lopez looks sluggish or something. Like he’s not quite on his game. He doesn’t look particularly determined, he’s one-dimensionally punching to the head, and not changing anything up. He’s really predictable so far.
Lopez misses badly on a right hook. Luevano starting to hit the body a little bit this round, and he’s doing more than Lopez is. Lopez with a little right hook, but that was a Luevano round.
Luevano 10-9
19-19
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20-18 Luevano
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I thought he squeaked by. Wasn't really all that eventful.
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by SSreporters on Jan 23, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
i think the love affair with lopez needs to stop. hes not that great. gamboa destroys him.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
@mikefareri on twitter.
funny i would say the same about gamboa. incredible athlete, but he’s got flaws that juanma will exploit and pulverize him with
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Luevano is hanging pretty tough. like the low counterpunch hooks
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Cotto generally looks angry
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
well that was a great round iyam
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:42 PM EST reply actions
Luevano-Lopez R3
BIG left by Lopez, and now he’s throwing his hands! Luevano definitely felt that one. Luevano comes back moments later with a left of his own.
Luevano is really digging at the body. That’s some good stuff. Lopez with a good shot now, then a couple chopping right hooks in close. Both go to the body. Lopez with an uppercut that sneaks through, but not a ton of mustard. Lopez working harder when they get close now, which it looks like he’ll need to do.
Left by Lopez, and he gets another round in. But this is a really close fight so far.
Lopez 10-9
Lopez 29-28
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29-28 Luevano
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I think I figured it out. Scott is really Miguel Cotto.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
haha
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
gamboa’s people are licking their chops trust me. so many flaws. as i type that he trows a buster douglas uppercut from 5 ft away. wow.
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I was always a big “Lopez destroys Gamboa” guy. Again, not jumping off the cliff to change my pick, but “destroys” isn’t even in the conversation now for me.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
38-38 even
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what a good, good fight
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:46 PM EST reply actions
Luevano-Lopez R4
Good left by Lopez again. Now they trade in close. Left lead again by Lopez, then a right. Luevano backing down now, trying to fight off his back foot. Uppercut by Lopez. He’s starting to land really nicely early in this round.
Lopez is taking control nicely this round. This is his best round thus far by far, and I think we’re getting to see Lopez waking up a bit. There’s no doubt he was a bit sluggish early on, and I’m already ready to admit I overrated his speed in past fights. But Lopez dominates this round. Lopez with a good flurry at the end of the round.
Lopez 10-9
Lopez 39-37
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Luevano is a reasonably crisp puncher. If only he could punch.
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In other words...if he had power.
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by SSreporters on Jan 23, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
has this fight been good….I’m too focused on the cute blonde in the first row, and Cotto’s texting
Bruce Seldon > Ali
very solid
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
the blonde sitting two seats away from bobfather? yeah she’s good
and yes its a good. FOTM candidate, but in a slow month thats not saying much
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
yeah well thats pretty much it
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
i thought there were lots of good fights this month
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by Brickhaus on Jan 23, 2010 11:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Is it just me, or is Lennox less inane than usual?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
It might not be just you, but it’s not me.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
48-47 Lopez
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Luevano-Lopez R5
This is almost a cruise control fight for Lopez. I’m not saying Luevano hasn’t done some good stuff, but he’s not quick, not powerful, and Lopez has fought enough southpaws that he’s not confused by that at all. Lopez is starting to tag him pretty routinely now, too. Lopez with uppercuts, good right hands whenever Luevano’s hands drop. This is getting a bit one-sided just in terms of momentum.
Luevano starting to press in the last 35 seconds or so of the round, which might be an early last-ditch effort.
Lopez 10-9
Lopez 49-46
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Lederman
HBO needs 2 scorers….must be noted that Harold has it 4-0 and probably 5-0 after this
ihop :D
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by Shnoobles McShnoobington, Esq. on Jan 23, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
lopez not impressive at all to me. by far the most overrated fighter in the world today. he’ll pull this fight out though.
battery is dying and im too go up stairs to get the charger. later everyone.
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peace!
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
haha
dammit. forgot that part.
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by sonofapsycho on Jan 23, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
lol christ you really really dislike lopez
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
i dont have anything against him and like his style. hes just not that good.
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by sonofapsycho on Jan 23, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
NAZ-MTGAWA
i think PRINCE NAZ couldve taken ‘roger’ tonight
Cotto just smiled
He must have just solved his Sodoku puzzle on his phone.
by KyleAskine on Jan 23, 2010 10:54 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
58-56 Lopez
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surprised luevano didn’t go comatose after that body shot after the bell
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:54 PM EST reply actions
Luevano-Lopez R6
Kellerman continues this completely asinine “Luevano might be shot!” crap. Yeah! Shot! He’s 28! He’s a regular Erik Morales, too! Tons of wars! Tons!
Luevano is no longer in this fight. I mean there’s not a lot more to say. He’s trying, sort of, but Lopez is in obvious control and this has become a cakewalk. Luevano can’t hurt him and isn’t really trying to.
Lopez 10-9
Lopez 59-55
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Luevano-Lopez R7
LUEVANO HURT ON A RIGHT HOOK! Lopez DRILLS HIM AND DOWN GOES LUEVANO!
Luevano is on dream street.
IT IS OVER!
Juan Manuel Lopez TKO-7
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mexico will recover
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:56 PM EST reply actions
That was violent.
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Lopez is a finisher
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Cotto raised his head just in time.
2010 Seahawks Goals: Master the forward pass, sack the QB, and knock Arizona off their perch.
tito going insane in the ring, while cotto just sits there cross-armed. usually i’d call him an asshole, but he’s probably still grieving and probs doesn’t give a shit about a KO by some dude he probs doesn’t know
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:58 PM EST reply actions
gamboa, YOU’RE NEXT SON
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 10:59 PM EST reply actions
Math is hard.
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by SSreporters on Jan 23, 2010 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
btw reminder: Box Azteca will have the Viloria fight in about 30-45 minutes
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 11:00 PM EST reply actions
i seriously can not stand looking at arum. he’s there in the background looking like a smug asshole.
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 11:01 PM EST reply actions
Lennox talks like a neanderthal.
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good fight.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 23, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
goooooooooooooood fight.
Cooooooooooooookie.
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by SSreporters on Jan 23, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
Holy crap Max. What was that fustercluck?
2010 Seahawks Goals: Master the forward pass, sack the QB, and knock Arizona off their perch.
Rational thought. Rationally.
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by SSreporters on Jan 23, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
it was like watching him flirt
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by Shnoobles McShnoobington, Esq. on Jan 23, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, Max, it sure it hard to rationalize stuff, no matter how many of them rational thoughts you have.
I’m gonna really miss Larry Merchant.
i was watching barrera’s fight with kennedy mckinney, and larry merchant sounded so full of life back then. i think he’s got a few more years in him
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by battle axe of doom on Jan 23, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
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