Bad Left Hook Live Boxing Results and Commentary: Juan Manuel Lopez v. Rafael Marquez
by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 7:17 PM EDT
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PrintFinally, it's arrived. A featherweight crossroads showdown between unbeaten titlist Juan Manuel Lopez and Mexican living legend Rafael Marquez comes to us live tonight on Showtime at 10pm EDT from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, re-igniting the epic Puerto Rico-Mexico rivalry. Also on the card tonight is the Super Six World Boxing Classic matchup between Glen Johnson (50-14-2, 34 KO) and Allan Green (29-2, 20 KO). Join us for what promises to be a hell of a good fight card.
| JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ "Juanma" |
RAFAEL MARQUEZ |
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| Record: | 29-0 (26 KO) | Record: | 39-5 (35 KO) |
| Age: | 27 | Age: | 35 |
| Hometown: | Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico | Hometown: | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Height: | 5'7" | Height: | 5'5" |
| Reach: | 69" | Reach: | 68½" |
| Ranks/Titles: | Bad Left Hook #1, Ring #2, ESPN #2, BoxRec #1, WBO | Ranks/Titles: | Bad Left Hook #4, Ring #9, ESPN #10, BoxRec #4 |
| TV: | SHO - 10:00pm EDT | Venue: |
MGM Grand - Las Vegas, NV |
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I'm in the UK
and heard something about your clocks in the US going back tonight (could be wrong) .. am I right in thinking the show starts in 2hr 45min-ish from now?
The clocks go back at 2 am our time
So it won’t affect the time difference for tonight’s fights. I don’t think Scott’s time actually goes back, but I could be wrong about that.
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Without going into the giant headache that is/was Indiana and Daylight Savings Time, my time does in fact change. I’m just in the Chicago time zone all the time:
That little part of Indiana in red is where I am.
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Valparaiso, in Porter County
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Great basketball country, but do you know that their football team lost a game this year
by 86 points? Just a bit of trivia for you.
Well, they only lost by 79, since they did manage to score (86-7). But yeah, the U’s football team is just awful.
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Yes
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FYI
Top Rank is streaming the untelevised undercard at http://www.toprank.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?&id=406733&catid=0&KEY=&DB_OEM_ID=23700
Mickey Bey is about to fight someone Cruz
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Erick Cruz
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On the undercard so far
Daniel Attah beat Marvin Quintero (now officially a hype job) and McWilliams Arroyo TKO1ed Cesar Grajeda
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Oosthuizen and Chilemba fought to a 12 round draw
Reportedly a sloppy but very action packed fight where neither guy would take a step back or even try to defend himself.
http://supersport.com/boxing/south-africa/news/101104/Palace_war_ends_in_a_draw
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Bey knocked down Mr. KO in the second
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Col. Bob Sheridan is working with Raul Marquez
And seems beside himself that he’s working with someone who actually knows boxing.
“RAULLL YOU’RE THE BEST!!!”
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The problem is that Marquez is much better than Bob
But Bob won’t shut up
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Cruz hurt Bey pretty badly in the third, but Buy survived
Bey has a 15-0 record and was an amateur champion, but I don’t see him being a contender really even.
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And Bob Sheridan says that
Bey just probably got a “stem cell concussion”
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Went ahead and Googled that.
Google’s response was, “No.”
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He corrected himself afterwards and said he meant "brain stem concussion"
But it was still amusing
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Bey hurt his right hand in the 5th apparently
Won the 6th and final round handily without throwing a single right hand (and about 80 or so left hands).
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personally I disagree
But it’s a bold statement.
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Thanks. It took a while to formulate the argument but I'm happy with the outcome. I hope it enriches your view of the fight.
by MCM on Nov 6, 2010 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey...
Is this the site where we watch fights live, make snarky comments about ringwalks and intro music, and hate on Jim Lampley and Larry Merchant like it is our job?
Damn, it feels good to be back!
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 9:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Unofficial BLH mascot
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Pedobear
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedobear
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Evening, folks
Hoping the Road Warrior has a bit more left in the gas tank.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
This “Jamie Kennedy: Uncomfortable” special should have been called “Jamie Kennedy: Sucks.”
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I had the sound off and it still sucked
If love would die along with death, this life wouldn't be so hard--Andrew Vachss
No sound or light can escape a comedic black hole.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
If you’re willing to call Mosley-Mora “major,” that was the last major American show we covered.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I, for one, am ready for some non-crappy boxing.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
Seconded
But we might need to wait an hour still. After all, Allan Green is up first.
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by Brickhaus on Nov 6, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh my
It just hit me: That’s Steve Albert. That’s not Gus Johnson. STEVE ALBERT!
YES!
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Marv
There’s another one, too. Kenny.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
they all talk sort of the same, but Kenny looks like this
Kenny is Marv’s son, I should say. Not a brother.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, when Marv Albert was infamously caught in a hotel room with a transvestite described as looking like Lawrence Taylor, do you know what his fake name was? Steve Albert!
Now that I did not know. The name part, I mean. The rest I knew.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, Marv's the biter
And to his credit, a great NBA commentator still.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Now that the World Series is over
I can concentrate on Boxing again…come on Road Warrior….take Green to deep, deep waters…
I’m worried it’s going to be a couple of tired guys sitting in the wading pool.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
What happens if they draw?
They will have both won the same number of rounds….
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Well that’s going to happen now.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Good amount of talent, ten cent head. Very frustrating.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m actually the other way. Every time I see him not fighting, I like him more. He’s perfected his menacing glare. Then he fights.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess he's another one of those real Punch Out characters
Nail him when he’s staring at his feet
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Ha
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Nov 6, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
THE ROAD WARRIOR WANTS TO PUMP THIS CROWD UP!!!!
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I wonder what Johnson’s ring weight is
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Yeah me too.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Evening fellas
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
“Allan Green is a perennial contender.”
That’s one way to put it.
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Ring has had him in the top 10 for years
Despite his best win being, what, Carlos De Leon Jr? Or is it Jaidon Codrington? Anyway, he’s absurdly overrated IMO.
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I like Johnson's ring music. Rarely do I hear ring entrance music that I actually listen to in my spare time at home.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Yeah, I like when there’s a curveball thrown.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
you know it
aka “Ghost Dog”
because he’s a rooftop samurai? in oklahoma.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
with the side of his hand alone, in one chop
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I assume we are all rooting for Glen.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I’m kind of rooting for Green to wake up and be what he can be. Johnson’s 41 with no potential to tap.
But realistically, yes, I’m rooting for Johnson because he’s a class act all the way.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Very much so
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In honor of Glencoffe, I'm breaking out the rum
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Southern Tier double IPA going down at my place tonight
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
You guys are so mean
to poor Allan Green.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 10:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Can’t really tell, but Lopez-Marquez if reasonably priced was a good bet to have a decent crowd in Vegas. Diehard fanbases.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks packed to me.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Nov 6, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Who’s winning this?10 year age difference.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
love those chopping overhand rights from GJ
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Johnson doesn't look any slower due to the loss of weight
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nope
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Johnson-Green R1
Whoa, Green throwing punches right away, shooting his jab. Johnson going to the body. Right hand up top from Johnson as Green continues to pump the jab. Johnson goes back to that wild right and misses. Both guys are active to start, and that’s good to see for both of them. There’s the right again from Johnson. BIG RIGHT BY JOHNSON! That thing is there for him. Johnson really coming at Allan Green, going to the body and then firing that big old right hand up top. Another right hand. Johnson has landed that same right hand four times or so already. Green just isn’t seeing it coming.
Johnson 10-9, but Green does look focused
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10-9 Johnson
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10-9 Johnson
Looked fast, looked crisp.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
same
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
10-9 Johnson. They keep talking about how hard it’d be for Johnson to cut weight, and normally that’s true, but they’re not mentioning that Johnson is perpetually in obscenely good shape.
He’s ripped.
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by xFenixKnightx on Nov 6, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate to say it
But Tarver is terribly biased here. Of course he’s going to favor the guy who fights more like he does. He’s looking for justification as to why he should have won the first Johnson fight.
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I can't say I've seen Green land a clean punch yet
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R2 10-9 Green, 19-19
Good smart round for Green.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 10:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Johnson-Green R2
Johnson looks just as quick as Green, really. Johnson going to the body. Johnson is also able to back him down fairly well, but Green is looking for openings, all the while mostly just throwing his jab. He might want to open up with his right hand or left hook and try to get Johnson to respect his power. Johnson back to the body, and this round is definitely his pace. Right hand by Glen clips him. Johnson blocks Green’s left hook. Johnson dominating this round. Nothing eye-popping, but he’s just all over Green, who can’t get comfortable. Green, and I hate to jump the gun, already looks discouraged a little bit.
Johnson 10-9
Johnson 20-18
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10-9 Johnson, 20-18
But I can see someone giving the round to Green. Unfortunately.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
20-18 Johnson
And neither round has been close for me. Maybe I’m just seeing a different fight, but everything Green throws hits elbows and gloves. Can’t give him rounds on that basis.
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we're in the same boat
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Closer but I gave that to GJ as well.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
20-18. Those combinations were for show, and one of them landed adequately.
I guarantee that two of three judges gave it to him, though.
Doesn't drink?
He loses all rounds from here on out…
"If winning isn't everything, then why do they keep score?"
-Vince Lombardi
Johnson-Green R3
Green mostly backpedaling and not even throwing in the first minute of this round, but there’s a combination. Still, none of it lands clean. Johnson backs Green to the ropes, where Green ties him up. Green is doing a lot of tying up. There’s a heavy uppercut from Green! Winnable round for either in the last minute. Johnson pops Green a bit, but Green just keeps moving. Apparently Allan Green feels he’s the much better-conditioned man, because he’s constantly on the move, which might be his attempt to wear Johnson down. Green gets Johnson, but Johnson hurts Green on the ropes! BIG SHOTS BY JOHNSON!
Green’s hurt.
Johnson 10-9
Johnson 30-27
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Well, this doesn’t look good for Allan Green.
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DAMN
I was definitely giving that round to Green before the last 10 seconds, but Glen stole it.
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10-9 Johnson, 30-27
That was Green’s round until Johnson started brutalizing him at the end.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
Looks like it. I thought he was gonna wave it off.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Nov 6, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
R3 10-9 Johnson, 29-28 Johnson
Green had the round easily, then got rocked!
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 10:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I gave it to Green
Up until that last flurry…He stumbled back to the corner, and does not know where he is.
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-Vince Lombardi
Johnson's landing more punches with his head than his fists
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But Green is causing it
He wouldn’t be close enough to do that if Green wasn’t hanging onto him.
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I fucking love watching GJ fight inside like this, love it.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Green-Johnson R4
Well, let’s see if Green is OK.
Tarver just busted out a “turrible.”
Green is not on good legs yet. He’s hanging on to Johnson and trying to kill some time. Green being warned for holding now. And then he immediately hugs Johnson again. Johnson gets him with a right to the head. Green still just clutching and grabbing, now he gets free and moves. Johnson is all over Green, and Green wants nothing to do with him in close. More holding. Green throwing now when he’s got some distance, then when they’re close it’s all holding.
Here’s the rhythm: Green throws, nothing really lands, he’s close, he holds. Green being warned again.
Johnson 10-9
Johnson 40-36
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10-9 Johnson, 40-36
God I love watching Johnson fight. Just pushing him around and pummeling the body.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
I have it a sweep for the old man so far
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
40-36 Johnson
Old man is frustrating the hell out of Green, and this is the best I’ve seen Green look in a few fights at least
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Green’s corner is telling him that Johnson’s tired. I feel like banking on Johnson to get tired is not a winning strategy.
For sure
His stamina is usually incredible. Only the age and the weight cut might end up cutting that back.
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Pretty much all he has to hope for at this point
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Green shows moments of control and awareness, but again, I give it to GJ
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Green-Johnson R5
Green throwing again, but then Johnson backs him down almost immediately. Green is brave at a distance in this fight and absolutely wants nothing whatsoever to do with Glen Johnson once they get even sort of close. And he’s not landing in those flashy-looking combinations. His jab looks alright, but he hasn’t unleashed with power much. Johnson with a right. Good body shot by Green. Bernstein says that Johnson isn’t getting inside enough — he gets there, then he gets tied up. Green bleeding fromt he nose. Johnson nails him again near the bell.
Johnson 10-9
Johnson 50-45
I’m sorry, I just don’t think this is close at all.
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R5 10-10, 49-47 Johnson
Meh round. Neither guy does much.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 10:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Neither guy looked too hot that round
Barely gave it to Johnson – his last second punch (the best of the round) clinched it.
50-45 Johnson
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There's no fucking way Green has landed 55 power punches so far.
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did he just say he had Green ahead a point?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Yeah. No clue.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Green-Johnson R6
Good shots by Green early in the round. Johnson walks through them, but those landed square. Body shots by Johnson. Green wandering with his left hand low, Johnson following him. I think they’re both feeling the needle on the gas tank juuuust a bit. I love Al Bernstein, but I have no idea what he’s watching.
Johnson stings Green again. Almost all of the good work is coming from Glen Johnson. He’s frustrating, discouraging and BIG RIGHT HAND BY GLEN JOHNSON! Allan Green just is not good enough, to my eye. I’ve been a semi-fan of Green’s for a long time, but it’s time to face facts about what he is, and we’re seeing it.
Johnson 10-9
Johnson 60-54
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R6 10-9 Johnson, 59-56 Johnson
Green getting pummeled by right hands!
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 10:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
GJ's secret weapon tonight has been the feinting with the left to set up that beautiful chopping overhand right.
Then there are those lovely body shots to admire as well
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Another relatively even round until Johnson has a big last 30 seconds
60-54 Johnson
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10-9 Johnson, 60-54
Glen Johnson will kick your whippersnapper tuchas.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
wha?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Why do I get the distinct feeling that Johnson is going to get robbed yet again?
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Maybe Green's shots look better in person?
Or when you have a worse view?
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
Johnson is dominating, and I don't give a rat's ass about anyone's argument about having to be there to score it.
Not this time.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
you could maybe give Green that round, but I didn't
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Johnson-Green R7
There’s a guy at ringside who leaves his mouth open all the time like Cory Haim in License to Drive. And press row has it close like the Showtime guys. I just am not seeing it. I am guessing this is a fight that looks different live (for the guys on press row and likely the judges) than it does on TV. Or maybe I’m just stupid. I don’t know.
Johnson and Green both landing good shots in the first minute of this round. Green actually doing some work in close now, and even out-fighting Johnson in tight. Good left hook by Johnson, but then Green goes down to the body. “Tough round to score,” says Al. This is in fact the first round I thought Green won.
Green 10-9
Johnson 69-64
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That's the first one I give to Green
But Johnson had an argument that round too
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Johnson-Green R8
JOHNSON FLOORS GREEN AND GREEN MAY BE DONE! He’s on his back and bitching instead of getting up. They’re calling it!
Glen Johnson TKO-8
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
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Wow I have not been here so long
How is the Green/Johnson fight?
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
YES!!!!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!
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-Vince Lombardi
I might have missed the KO
But damn Glen Johnson is one of my 10 favorite fighters I’ve ever watched in my time.
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
protect yourself at all times
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Perfect
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Tarver’s right, and so is Bernstein. The shot was borderline, but Green brought it on, and if he can sit there and yell at the referee, he can get up.
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He Does a Lot of Yelling--He Thinks That's Fighting
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GOD BLESS JOHNSON….
JOHNSON FOR PRESIDENT
"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 Nov 6, 2010 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
So how did the KO happen?
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
Right hand to the backish of the head when Green was leaning/ducking (as he had been a lot), then a crushing right as Green was toppling over.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Johnson was hitting him all night long with that right by the way
"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."
Not surprising. Green's defense is garbage.
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
Green bent down, Johnson caught him with a blow to the side of the head….Green starts to fall and Johnson clips him on the jaw….
by FrankinDallas on Nov 6, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone know what Johnson’s purse was for this fight?
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
Probably not that much
His last two fights combined be made under $50,000.
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The whole bitch at the ref rather than get up
Really sums Green up, no?
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 10:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I can't stand Allan Green.
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
I hate to call someone in this game a punk
But Green is as close as you get.
He fights lame, complains constantly….but falls like a champ.
Story of the night
is my man Glen Johnson
with the overhand right.
Booya!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
sup peoples. back home just in time to see allen “colon blow” green get knocked out. good times
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
Colon Blow sounds like the dirtiest sex move of all time.
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
snl skit reference. get your mind out of the gutter
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-Sonny Liston
by sonofapsycho on Nov 6, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
lol now I remember the skit
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
I love Johnson…
"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."
That's what she said.
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
Give the man a job after boxing on HBO…
"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."
He calls fights on MSG from time to time
He’s smart and says good things, but is just really hard to understand.
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That is why we have closed captions
"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."
Better still, put him on his own audio track, like SAP. Those of us who can understand his actually-not-that-thick Jamaican accent (any of y’all been to Kingston?) will happily listen to him.
Johnson-Froch could be a damn war.
Johnson-Abraham could be great as well. Johnson-Ward could look like Johnson-Dawson, or it could be the dirtiest, awesomest inside battle we’ve seen in years.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
Houck and Roth are full of shit
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Thank you Lord for not letting this go to the cards!
Can I get a witness?!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Nov 6, 2010 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
no sir
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
by sonofapsycho on Nov 6, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
ward is too good and too young for him
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-Sonny Liston
by sonofapsycho on Nov 6, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
So I think we can say, once and for all, that Johnson can handle the cut to 168.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
Sweet
Manchester United won, Washington only waited until the 2nd half to be terrible, I will get my work done on time, and Allan Green lost to Glen Johnson. Hell of a birthday weekend.
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
I honestly can’t really stand Abraham. Either his balls are in his stomach or he’s a crybaby about body shots.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but has one shot knockout power and how can you not love that?
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Because most of his competition wasn’t that great and he’s been coddled by referees throughout much of his career. I just don’t like him. He’s every bit as smug and cocky as Froch, it’s just his english is worse.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless his opponent and not looking. Then a flush Abraham shot is barely more impactful than a baby’s breath.
You hate him too much…
"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."
Brett Favre hasn't looked 30 this year
but then again, He has to listen to a idiot tell him the plays.
Darchinyan looks hiiiiiigh in that promo.
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The crab man 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."
???
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More like this because you know his bread and butter is that left hand…that right hand is as about a fearful as the small claw in this pic.
"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."
ward vs bute ftw.
make it happen showtime
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
Ward's style is going to seriously fluster Bute is that ever happens, which I really hope.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
i like ward big
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-Sonny Liston
by sonofapsycho on Nov 6, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
me too, but I think we are in the minority
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I obviously agree with you....
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-Bob Verdi
I think that’s a real tough fight to call. I’m very interested in Ward-Bika for now and trying not to look ahead, though. I actually think if anyone has the style to give Ward trouble in at 168, it might be Bika. Not because Bika is skilled, just because he fights like an animal sometimes. Ward hasn’t seen that.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
you raise some good points about Bika's style versus Ward
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Ooh, we get to see Bute try to do a full interview in English
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I didn't even realize he spoke English
I knew French, Romanian and Russian…
Evidently David Lemieux is conversant in five languages as well.
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gotta love a boxer/linguist
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
It’s really interesting how they’re obviously and CLEARLY positioning Bute as the best super middleweight, as the man who will wait for the tournament winner.
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That despite fact that Ward has the best win in the division.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Eh… The thing is that Kessler might not be as good as everyone thought.. at least that is 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."
But even so, who would you nominate from Bute's hit list as his competition in this regard?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Okay, here’s hoping the undercard fight on HBO goes the distance so that the Zab fight won’t start until after Marquez/Lopez.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
Robert Guerrero-Vicente Escobedo
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean Roberto Guerrero?
/Lampley’d
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
Worthless fight… thanks to GBP fight arrangement with HBO.
"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."
To be honest, I don’t think this fight is gonna last too long.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, I can't help it
WAR MARQUEZ!
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my man!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Big fights always bright out the celebrities…
… who are employed by Showtime.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
Wait, did I miss David Duchovny or Laura Linney?
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
My heart is with Marquez, but my head is with Lopez.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Marquez has way too many years on him to overcome a prime fighter like Lopez 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."
Same
Marquez is probably my favorite of all time
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On a semi-related political note...
I hereby nominate Harry Reid as an honorary Mexican boxer. You can hit the guy with a cruise missile and he doesn’t die.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
lol. Seconded.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Oh man I am pumped. Rafa Marquez and Daniel Zaragoza walking together is so badass.
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Zaragoza looks like hit shits people like Green for breakfast. You think he would complain as much as he did during a 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."
definitely a Marquez crowd
Which is no surprise.
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I have no head in this fight… just heart and it’s for Lopez!
Officially boycotting Pacquiao vs. Margarito.
Fire Steve Addazio.
I should say I really like both guys, but Marquez has done so much more for my fandom at this point.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
They're not booing
They’re saying Boooooooouanma
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
I am so pumped for this fight.
Let’s all (those of us who are drinking) take a sip in honor of the end of the long Autumn of hell for boxing fans.
Can I get a witness?!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I've switched to Don Julio
In honor of Marquez.
Though I’ll admit to having a shochu in between.
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Reposado my friend…
"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."
Blanco
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
What the fuck is Bernstein talking about? He didn’t come up straight from 118 to fight Lopez. He was champion at 122 and has fought his last two fights at 126.
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I just know I'm going to goof and call one of these men JuanMa Marquez
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
You can skip introducing the three judges, Jimmy. We won’t need ’em.
Bad Left Hook
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They were well respected judges
Just….
I really don’t like Jerry Roth though. He consistently scores pretty different than I do.
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He is a pretty crappy world class judge
"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."
agreed
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
We need them in case the winner (JuanMa) is somehow behind on the scorecards
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
Zaragoza still looks like a badass at 50+
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i see a boring decision here.
i think im going to watch zab instead.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
Is this a joke?
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clearly
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-Sonny Liston
by sonofapsycho on Nov 6, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, hard to tell on the internets
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To watch an ugly Zab fight?
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
haha
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't remember the last time either one of them fought to a boring decision
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At least Marquez doesn't look unnatural at 126
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I think the best version of Marquez would have struggled with Lopez
But I like Lopez a lot. Lopez being a bigger southpaw hurts.
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Lopez round
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
10-9 Marquez
But razor thin.
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10-9 Marquez
But that was a close round.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
Lopez-Marquez R1
Oh man, oh man. Both guys feeling it out for the first minute, crowd is very hot. Lopez picking off Marquez’s right. Marquez with a left hook. Right hook from Lopez lands to the forehead. Marquez looking sharp to start. Lopez with a small right hand when Marquez comes in hard. Lopez using his right effectively. Marquez with a quick jab. Left hook by Marquez, partially blocked. Right hook by Lopez was not blocked at all. Lopez winging at the end of the round.
Marquez 10-9, but close
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10-9 JuanMa
Nice shiny Showtime graphics
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
Evening/morning all
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My first live card in a while: God I love having internet at home
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
When he throws
Marquez makes Lopez look slow, but he’s really tentative
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Lopez-Marquez R2
Lopez charges, Marquez blocks and gets away. Jab by Marquez, nothing on it. Left to the body by Lopez. Getting a littly chippy between them, and Tony Weeks has words for that. BIG right hook by Lopez! Marquez felt that. Here we go, here we go. They’re throwing now! Left hand by Lopez, Marquez complaining that he was hit behind the head, but then ties Lopez up. Marquez just isn’t shooting the right hand much, and Lopez is starting to bully him a little bit. Left hand by Lopez. Marquez with a right as the round winds down.
Lopez 10-9
19-19
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10-9 Lopez
19-19
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Marquez almost stole it
but I have Lopez up two. Both rounds were fairly close.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
20-18 Lopez
Starting to heat up
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
10-9 Juanma, 19-19
Marquez looks a bit tentative, and it looks like he gets rocked a bit everytime Lopez lands solidly.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:26 PM EDT reply actions
The NFL season has not been a barnburner, Al
In fact, it kinda sucks. See: NFC
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
marquez getting to him a bit now. should get interesting if the older, slower and smaller man can do it.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
Really nice punch timiing from Marquez!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Marquez is most dangerous when he is hurt.
This fight will test his chin even more than prime Vasquez.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
R3 10-9 Marquez, 29-28 Lopez
Ooooooooo boy we got a good one!
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 11:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lopez-Marquez R3
Lopez starting the round fast, and now they’re winging for a moment. Marquez with a nice left hook. Both guys landing good shots, now we’re getting hot. Big shots! Marquez finding his rhythm. Lopez rocks Marquez with a left AND NOW HERE IT GOES! Marquez being wobbled is the best. BIG shot by Lopez! Marquez stays up! Marquez fires back with a left! Right hook Lopez. Really good fight so far, as you’d expect.
Marquez 10-9
Marquez 29-28
Lopez had the flashiest moment, but Marquez did a lot.
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I have it 2-1 for Lopez.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I like your sig btw, also boycotting
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
1-1-1 here
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Really tough round to score for me
The first half, Marquez dominated. The second half, Lopez dominated. I don’t think they punch where Marquez flew back hurt him though. I’m going 10-10.
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10-9 Marquez, 29-28 same
Another close round.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
DAMN
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Get em!!!!!!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Well Marquez sure as hell hurt him there!
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Lopez-Marquez R4
Here they go again! Lopez firing, Marquez firing! with a straight right. Lopez with a left, but Marquez ducks and dodges the follow-up shots. Left hand Lopez, but not on point. Left hand Lopez that time was on point. Big shot byMarquez! LOPEZ HURT! Loepz staying there! and MARQUEZ TAGS HIM WITH A RIGHT! MARQUEZ FIRING AWAY! BOMBS ARE COMING FROM BOTH SIDES! THIS IS WHAT WE CAME TO SEE! Lopez firing back! Marquez might be hurt a little bit! They’re just fighting and fighting!
Uh oh — Lopez is going to have a point taken. Lopez and Marquez jawing and ready to brawl. This RULES.
Lopez is all fire! They’re both throwing hard shots. HOT DAMN!
Marquez 10-9
-1 for Lopez
Marquez 39-36
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R4 10-8 Marquez, 38-37 Marquez
Fuck yes! This was worth the wait!
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 11:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
10-8 Marquez
Might have been 10-7, but I thought Lopez won the first half of that round.
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39-37 Marquez
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10-8 Marquez, 39-36 Marquez
Hell of a round, and I’m fine with the point deduction.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:35 PM EDT reply actions
I don't think he can do that really
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Some genuinely good analysis from the commentators in that round.
Great round.
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I am now changing my prediction. Marquez has proven his longevity and his tactical acumen.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
If Marquez wins this, give him Caballero.
If I wake up tomorrow and see that the world has ended, then that means God has finally granted my prayers.
GO Armageddon!!!
I think Weeks is a little touchy on the whole pushing down on the back of the head thing. Every time Marquez ducks and Lopez comes over the top, he gets a warning. That happens sometime, and Weeks is giving the warning without even giving Lopez a chance to get off him.
Lopez round, I lost track of my score, but it is really close
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
10-9 Marquez
49-46 Marquez
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R5 10-9 Marquez, 48-46 Marquez
Damn.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 11:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lopez-Marquez R5
Lopez with a left. Marquez stings him again! Both guys NEED the knockout. Lopez AGAIN being warned. He clearly thinks he’s being picked on by Weeks. Left hook Marquez again, then a right hand! Left hook again! Lopez with left hands! Lefts by Lopez, left hook by Marquez. Left to the body by Lopez. Right hand Marquez again. Marquez strays low, Lopez keeps charging forward with shots, and now Lopez is warned YET AGAIN.
Marquez really is putting himself low on purpose at times.
Lopez throws, but the round ends.
Marquez 10-9
Marquez 49-45
We’re seeing a master at work, but Lopez still has that power at all times. This is a hell of a fight.
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10-9 Marquez, 49-45
Lopez came on near the end of that round, but I still think it was a Marquez round.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t know, but I’m losing faith in Lopez…
Officially boycotting Pacquiao vs. Margarito.
Fire Steve Addazio.
I think you're a little off there myself
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
MY GOD, A BOXING MATCH!!!!!!!!!
If love would die along with death, this life wouldn't be so hard--Andrew Vachss
I'm not even bothering to score this.
I’m just sitting here and admiring….
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
Great fight
Even if Lopez wins I think Gamboa is going to wreck him.
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
Yeah
I can see Gamboa’s speed just shredding Lopez.
It didn’t “shred” Orlando Salido
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Gamboa seems lazy his last couple of fights to me. But then maybe it’s that he’s bored. Maybe he’d get up for a challenge.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I could see Lopez coming on late, but he looks slow tonight, and that doesn’t seem to bode well facing someone like Gamboa.
Salido is no speed merchant.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
R6 10-9 Lopez, 57-56 Marquez
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 11:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lopez-Marquez R6
Right hand Marquez, right hook Lopez. Lopez doing some good close work now. Lopez is starting to step on the gas a bit. Left hand Lopez! And another! Marquez a bit rattled, but he’s Rafael Marquez. Lopez starting to take over with the left hand this round. Marquez is wide open quite a bit. Right hook Lopez. Lopez having a terrific round, using his size and strength to take full advantage. Best round of the fight for him.
Lopez 10-9
Marquez 58-55
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Hey, man, glad to see you back....
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10-9 Lopez
58-56 Marquez
Marquez seems to be fading a bit to me.
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This is seriously in the mix, thus far, for my FOTY
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58-56 Marquez
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10-9 Lopez, 58-55 Marquez
Best round of the fight for Lopez. Clearly dominated, landed at will, didn’t catch much return fire.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
rafa definitely fading. i
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
The hell?
What’s up with the press row scoring tonight?
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
Who the hell knows
They seem to be favoring ineffective aggression. I can see Lopez up one, but not three
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The whole of press row have Lopez at LEAST one round ahead?
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
SC, you know fuck all... :P
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
as do I, easily
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Oh my god Press Row and Al have Lopez winning the fight
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
which is correct
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
dirty stuff by lopez
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-Sonny Liston
10-9
Lopez.
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
Lopez-Marquez R7
Press row all have Lopez up 58-55. Marquez looks like he’s wearing down to me. Lopez landing, fighting smart now, and starting to really take over. Those are thudding blows he’s landing in close to Marquez. Marquez is throwing back. HOLDING AND HITTING! And Weeks doesn’t call THAT? He called all the other shit, but not THAT?
Lopez really taking over. Marquez is hurting. He’s getting hurt. Big right hook! BIG EFT HOOK BY MARQEUZ! WOW! Jesus, he WON’T DIE! Lopez still coming forward! Lopez with rights to the body. Uppercut Lopez! These guys are warring like all fucking hell now! Good God. This is nasty!
LOPEZ UNLOADING! MARQUEZ THROWING BACK! Lopez now really laying it in! ANOTHER LEFT HOOK BY MARQUEZ! BUT LOPEZ WON’T STOP! Lopez and Marquez are FIGHTING LIKE HELL!
Marquez is getting beaten up now. HUGE round for Lopez. And yes, Lopez is a dirty sumbitch.
Lopez 10-9
Marquez 67-65, but this fight is CLEARLY going the other way now
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Marquez is game
But I think he’s fading.
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R7 10-9 Lopez, 66-66
Marquez in big trouble.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 11:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
10-9 Lopez, 68-66 Marquez
Marquez landed a few good counters, but Lopez was just opening up on him the whole round.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t think this is filthy. This is…height. Great and entertaining round, not sure how Marquez is standing, and I hope Weeks, who I normally respect, doesn’t fuck this all up.
Lopez-Marquez R8
Both land inside, Lopez seems to just be punching harder now, and for sure. Lopez just landing some brutally hard shots now, and Marquez will not go down. Or stop punching back. Marquez just keeps coming. Left down the pipe by Lopez. Marquez digging in close, but Lopez lands a better punch. Lopez is hurting him. Marquez isn’t on good legs anymore. What a gut-check of a fight this is. Everything we expected.
Lopez has actually slowed a bit this round. Rights by Marquez. aAND HERE THEY GO AGAIN! MARQUEZ LANDING THE LEFT HOOK! Lopez still hanging right there and firing, and Marquez won’t back down! My GOD! LOPEZ GETS STAGGERED! Lopez is dog tired, and so is Marquez. Marquez closing the round hot! Lopez lands a couple shots.
Good Lord. What a brawl.
Lopez 10-9
Marquez 76-75
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Marquez is amazing.
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
i think rafa is roping a dope.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
I don;'t think so
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joking again fellas
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-Sonny Liston
by sonofapsycho on Nov 6, 2010 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
nope
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
R8 10-9 Lopez, 76-75 Lopez
I think you could hit Marquez with a sledgehammer and the sumbitch wouldn’t go down.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Nov 6, 2010 11:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
10-9 Lopez, 76-75 Marquez
Lopez might need a stake, because I’m not sure a punch is gonna do it against Marquez.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:51 PM EDT reply actions
I don't think there is much doubt Lopez wins this fight
but I really don’t want to see Marquez stopped.
That man has got more heart than Valentines Day.
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
MARQUEZ DOES NOT ANSWER THE BELL!
Pointing at his shoulder.
What a fight.
Juan Manuel Lopez RTD-8
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10-9 Lopez, 76-75 Lopez
JuanMa’s come on strong the last 3 round but Marquez does not quit for a second. Hell of a fight, delivering everything i expected and wanted.
Thing is
Marquez does not belong at this weight and has hit Lopez with everything he wanted to. Caballero or Gamboa will beat the shit out of this commercial creation.
"Yes Gina, I am a Wise Cracker"
DAMN
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
NOO!!!!!
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great fight but unfortunate ending.
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
So it's all your fault?
Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.
Well screw that ending. Sigh. Off to HBO now and the other thread.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Disappointing end to a great fight, but I wouldn’t want Marquez out there with one arm, given the punches he was taking with two arms.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 6, 2010 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
I think Lopez answered a lot of questions about his chin in this fight....
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
Everyone to the other other thread, please, see Scott's link above!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
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