Bad Left Hook Live Boxing Results and Commentary: Andre Berto v. Carlos Quintana
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 7:05 PM EDT
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PrintTonight's live boxing on HBO starts at 10:30pm, preceded at 10pm by the Mosley-Mayweather "24/7" debut. Andre Berto battles Carlos Quintana in the main event, and Celestino Caballero and Daud Yordan meet in a very intriguing featherweight bout in the co-feature. Join us!
| ANDRE BERTO | CARLOS QUINTANA | ||||
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| Record: | 25-0 (19 KO) | Record: | 27-2 (21 KO) |
| Age: | 26 | Age: | 33 |
| Hometown: | Winter Haven, Florida | Hometown: | Moca, Puerto Rico |
| Height: | 5'8 1/2" | Height: | 5'9 1/2" |
| Ranks/Titles: | WBC, Bad Left Hook #5, Ring #5, ESPN #5, BoxRec #3 | Ranks/Titles: | BoxRec #35 |
| TV: | HBO - 10:30pm ET | Venue: |
BankAtlantic Center - Sunrise, FL |
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Berto via UD
Also, as posted in the fanshots, Arthur Mercante Sr. died today.
I may half-heartedly update everyone on the ESPN card with Orlando Lora vs. David Estrada headlining.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Sounds good
And I might tune into Holyfield-Botha. We’ll see if CCTV gets blocked.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
And I might tune into Holyfield-Botha
why the f would you want to do that?
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Because it could be terrible but not cost you anything money wise.
And the best part? You can close it any time.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Even crap is good if it’s free.
"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 Apr 10, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t like the shitty taste in my mouth… but that is just me…
"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."
yeah even if it is free, its gonna suck big time
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
It's playing on CCTV5
I get CCTV5. It might get blacked out, but if I can watch it for free on a second TV, I might do that.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Meh
It’s blocked
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Yay!
HBO is actually airing the fight live on the West Coast for once. I might be able to join a RBR for once….
HBO does that all the time when it isn't a Boxing After Dark special.
It’s just that they’ve had more than usual so far this year.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
This is the first World Championship Boxing of 2010. They’ve had three BADs (Lopez-Luevano / Gamboa-Mtagwa, Alexander-Urango, Maidana-Cayo) and a PPV (Pacquiao-Clottey).
HBO has gone three months with three fights on their network (including a bagel in February), the biggest being Lopez-Luevano. I mean part of me looks at their coming run starting tonight and goes, “Wow, that’s crazy,” but then I realize we deserve it.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh wait a minute. That means Lampley is back tonight. He's back with a BANG!
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
coming up next on HBO is [insert HBO show here] except on the west coast which Cathouse will be airing
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like the West Coast got a better deal if you're a deviant.
Or if you want to know how a Brothel works.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
big love and true blood rule, f da hatazz
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m just happy that HBO is finally about to start running another show that isn’t geared toward saucy teenage girls and soccer moms.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPVMxuoarbg
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
big love is a legitimately great (and underrated) show, and curb is always guaranteed a laugh, the pacific is amazing, etc. treme should kick ass though
also you might want to keep your eye out for Boardwalk Empire. steve buscemi + scorsese = automatic awesomeness
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
also the ricky gervais show is pretty hilarious
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Big Love is like everything I like about HBO shows except with a wooden lead actor. I just can’t get into it because every time Bill Paxton tries to be dramatic I hear him saying WE’RE GOIN IIIIIIIIIIIIIIN
I have never fallen in love with Curb. I like it, but I watch it on demand, you know what I mean?
Treme looks fucking awesome. My three favorite shows in the history of televised programming are The Sopranos, Deadwood and The Wire, so I mean, I have a pretty clear pattern. F-bombs + HBO + intense drama + great storytelling = win. Treme has F-bombs + HBO + intense drama + The Wire + Kim Dickens + JOHN GOODMAN YEAH! + Steve Zahn? Alright!
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Boardwalk Empire interests me far more because of Omar’s involvement than Scorsese’s. Once the executive producer’s interest fades, the actors have more to do with holding the show.
scorsese is directing the first episode though which could rule. i’m more interested in BE cuz of Donny aka Steve Buscemi
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I also liked John From Cincinnati a lot. I was one of the 672 people that loved that show.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
i kinda liked that show. not enough to give a shit, but i saw it whenever it was on (kind of like your curb situation)
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I hated every second of that show, except for “I GOT MY EYE ON YOU!” I still break that one out on the missus every now and then. Only gave it a chance because I heard the writer of Deadwood was on board.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
It was a David Milch show, yeah. There’s a lot of speculation about that show. I hope it becomes a cult classic — part of me always thought that show was some elaborate prank. To this day I’m not sure if it sucks or was awesome, but Ed O’Neill was tremendous on there, and combining that and Modern Family (which is OK, but again with great work from O’Neill) I’m starting to wonder how much really good Ed O’Neill acting we missed out on thanks to fuckin’ Married…with Children.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
ed o’niell, modern family, and married w/children are all slaughterhouses of awesomeness
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah bill paxton kinda pisses me off a bit, but the rest of the cast are pretty good.
did you enjoy carnivale or rome btw?
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I liked both alright. I did not like Oz or Six Feet Under.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m kind of embarassed by how
much I like Big Love, given that I think the core audience is disproportionately female.
Looking forward to Treme— work in / live near New Orleans, so I’m very curious to see how realistic it is.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 9:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If real New Orleans is lots of anger and New Orleans jazz…
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
big love is a show that i have somewhat mixed feelings about. i love watching it, but i don’t love the show. the pacing sometimes is way too slow, but each episode leaves you hanging wanting more
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
FOTY candidate
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Drago had a very underrated chin….
"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."
If he could tap and crush Creed chin, I fear what he would do to Walk…
"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."
Wald*
"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."
creed’s chin was gone after the wars with balboa. Now how a Lang-Drago fight never came off is beyond me….
olympic-style blood testing killed negotiations
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
He retired after his 1st loss… common guys… the whole blood thing was just a coverup. He was never the same after his KO loss…
"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."
I was talking about his lateral mobility, even at his age… he was one slick mofo. The thing is that he went all Mosley and wanted to trade when he shouldn’t. A black guy trapped inside of a Mexican warrior. Why do you think everyone flocked to him? Creed is an ATG.
"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."
I was talking about his lateral mobility. He was one slick mofo. The thing that got him into trouble is that he would go all Mosley on us and try and trade. He was a Mexican Warrior at heart, and when he got hit his instinct was to throw back.
"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 knockout was mostly fatigue. He wore himself out, and wasn’t really conditioned properly. I’m sure he’s stamina is much better now.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Yes, he has been working with David Haye.
"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 Apr 10, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Yordan has a very solid chance here of throwing a lot of people for a loop. I remember before he fought Guerrero they didn’t even bother to measure his ass… didn’t even release his age, I think. Indonesia, Thailand, southeast Asia are misty, rocky boxing waters in which many boats have crashed and sunk. People look at some of these guys records and shrug, not realizing how different the matchmaking process is over there. You don’t have the same process over there as here. It’s a different boxing culture.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
would also say that those misty, rocky boxing waters are “deep, shark infested waters”?
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I realize how different the matchmaking process is over there. I still shrug until they beat anyone, misty, romantic waters or not.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m just saying the records themselves can be misleading. They don’t build up these awe-inspiring “20-0-0” records over there by feeding guys dead meat for a few years. It’s a rougher ride, and the matchmaking is more even. They can be beating guys who might have been “someone” had they come up in a system designed for mismatches and careful managing.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
So
How many times will Floyd drop a “Like I said Before” on tonight’s 24-7?
Anybody wanna set an over-under?
5
"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."
Over/unders have to have a .5. They have to. That way you can’t be even. It has to have a .5.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Random Comment of the Day
fans of Mike Patton should check this out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaUrzMeS4xg
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
Mike Tyson vs. Mike Jameson just played on ESPN.
The announcer says at the end of the interview “You look good.”
I think his name was Bob Wilson. Whatever. The comment just creeped me out.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Brian Kenny is with BJ Flores in the studio.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
oh god i just saw that dog-man hybrid ad on here. that shit has been haunting me for months now
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
BJ Flores just called the Jones/Hopkins fight "interesting"
Brian Kenny had the balls to call it trash.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
brain kenny is the only true boxing “in studio” guy ESPN has. he frequently gets into mini-arguments with bhop in the studio which is awesome.
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
brain kenny is a greek god
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
whereas Jim Lampley is a roman god. you gotta choose one or the other mate
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I know you like Lampley, but like…come on. He’s been embarrassing the last two major fights he called. It’s gonna be a 9-9 round! BANG! BANG BANG!
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Shut it….
Bow down to him….
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
banned
yeah so lampley is in a bit of a slump, but he’ll be back in all his glory.
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I doubt it. He’s out of touch and I don’t think he cares that much anymore. He can’t even be bothered to stop whining during undercards. I mean great, you think it’s a bad matchup, but how about call the fight anyway? It’s your job. He doesn’t because he can’t. He can’t because he doesn’t care anymore.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Well we kinda whine a bit during the undercards as well…
"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 lampley is a professional, so yeah i see SC’s point on that.
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I run a blog. He’s the lead voice of boxing in the United States of America. We’re on different levels.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
And I’ll note that he didn’t bitch and moan during every shitty Andre Berto mismatch we had to endure. He’s a house fighter shill anymore. Duddy-Medina was a better fight than anything Berto’s had on HBO except Berto-Collazo, but all he did was complain.
I used to love Lampley. Called a big fight great. But now he doesn’t even do that. He’s just not as good as he used to be.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought he did a great job with the martinez-williams fight.
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t recall anything, which is often just as good as being awesome, so I’ll take your word for it.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Last time I remember loving a Lampley call, I believe, was Taylor-Pavlik I. WE HAVE A NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, HE’S FROM YOUNGSTOWNOHIO.
As if somehow that … mattered at that moment. It was a hilarious, but somehow fitting line.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Well honestly the best line he has had was during the Morales/Pacman fight…
No other sport where you will find greater passion, greater courage, greater sheer guts than boxing.
"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 line is one of my favorite moments in my short period of boxing fanhood
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It was right at the end of the fight when Morales went southpaw to end the 12th round.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
was referring to pavlik decapitating taylor, but that line ruled. another great was when gatti had ward caught on the ropes, and ward just kept nodding
vicious body shots by gatti. ward nods as if to say come on, come ON, COME ON LET’S FIGHT
not exactly an eloquent line or anything, but in the middle of the greatest round of boxing history that line just pumps me up even more
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
AS IF TO SAY
That’s a great Lampleyism.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
i don’t mean that it was exceptional or anything, but let’s say he didn’t fuck it up. it might have been max that said this, but i do remember a great line from that fight, “this is the kind of fight you don’t tell your mom about!”
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Enrique Ornelas was NEVER a big name in boxing, BJ.
Just get to the fight already.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Well BJ Flores thinks he’s a big name, too, so…
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Tony Thompson vs. Owen Beck next week on FNF. B-Hop in studio for that.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Berto should cruise to a victory. He’s on his way to becoming the next Floyd if he gets over this hurdle.
Twitter: @FlyByKnite
he already confirmed his status as the next floyd when he fought a dude in a lower division (urango)
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Andre Berto a lot, but he is in no way on Floyd Mayweather’s level at comparable ages. It’s not even close.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
That was weird. Wilson goes down. Gets up at eight, nods that he wants to continue, ref says “box”, and he immediately takes a knee and has it waved off.
That is a great idea if the ref allows it…. Take a 10-7 round and keep going…
Get a good 20 to 30 sec break in between knockdowns.
"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."
Yeah but no way a ref’s going to allow it. You take the knee again and you’re just admitting you’re not OK to continue.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well hold for like the next 10 sec and then take a need… ala Judah vs Cotto.
"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."
Off topic just Penn lost in UFC… I was damn surprised to see that… Was on yahoo front page.
"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."
you should figure out a way to delete that. no UFC spoilers here iirc
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
It happened this afternoon. It’s available everywhere. I can’t stop the tide.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
it was a shockingly bad show
absolutely dreadful
The first two fights were great.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Nah Grove/Munoz was great and so was Dos Anjos/Etim
Hughes/Gracie was trash and I left before the title fights.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
i just realized that some of you will have to deal with teddy AND larry merchant in one night. people should not have to deal with so many analogies/metaphors in one night
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I like both guys
Rather either to Kellerman or Lewis anyday of the week
Teddy keys:
Lora: " Bang him downstairs."
Estrada: “Catch him upstairs.”
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
i wonder how the fuck povetkin deals with teddy.
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Grilling some filets...
Cracking some red wine, beers, and a couple good fights. Just about a perfect evening.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 9:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
My favorite soccer club Toronto FC lost 4-1 today after being 1-0 up at halftime.
So please forgive me if I’m grumpy, angry, and feeling like there is no hope in sight for the Detroit Lions of MLS.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Paul Dickov potentially in July. Danny Dichio retired and we dumped Carl Robinson.
Our general manager is Mo Johnston. He’s a moron.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
I see
Dichio was in the same England Youth team as Michael Owen, shame he never fulfilled his potential. Dickov is a decent workhorse, thought he’d do well at Leeds but obviously not
MICHAEL OWEN!
I’ve scored many a goal with him on FIFA games.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
No, I haven’t played that one. I usually buy them when the price drops and stay a year behind — I don’t know enough about soccer, or “foot ball,” to really care how up to date things are. I’m a casual follower at best.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
you still killing darkspawn or did you save the universe already?
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I fell off on that one, too. I’ll finish it. I’m engrossed in The Show right now. But I’ll need a break soon and will finish DragonAge then.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, was going to challenge you to an online battle
But I fear I might send you into retirement anyway ;) Being good at FIFA is a rite of passage in this country
I’m not good at it by any means.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Dichio is a legend. Scored the first ever goal for TFC and was good for us. Concussions ruined him though.
TFC plays like crap because Mo doesn’t know how to build a roster. We have one healthy forward at the moment. That alone should have him fired. No team in MLS should suck for 4 years.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Contrasting styles. Manchester United is gunning for their 4th straight title (I don't think we'll get it)
And Toronto FC is in its 4th year of utter crap.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
I don't think we're going to beat Blackburn tomorrow.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Also, we had Rohan Ricketts and Laurent Robert. Both useless trash.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Also terrible shot, terrible pass, terrible everything.
Fun Fact: Toronto FC has scored 1 penalty out of 7 tries in team history.
This is the team I’ve supported from day one.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Lauren Robert looked a player at one stage
lacked work ethic I think. Carl Robinson was a prospect too I think. Always seems like players just go there to die, hear the MLS might be getting Henry and Raul next year.. might give you a boost
Robert was a lazy player here and we cut him. He's in Greece now.
Robbo wasn’t too bad and a reliable central defender. But injuries was probably the reason he left.
There is no continuity on this squad. Every Saturday I’m watching a train wreck.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
I'm American yet I root for a Canadian club. I love expansion teams and TFC came along
And the support has been great. The football itself is lousy.
Believe me, the teams I root for in other sports lead me to believe I’m a sucker for punishment.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
I’m moving on Monday morning so I’ve got all these packed boxes sitting around. It’s like I’m doing this show in a fuckin’ warehouse. But there’s beer in the fridge, so hey.
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Beer always leaves last, right?
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Beer might not leave at all.
The liquor cabinet is still full too. But if I want a real plate, no dice.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Lora might be out of class.
But I might be wrong.
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I haven't seen a full David Estrada fight since the Mosley fight on ESPN's dreaded boxing PPV.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Berto-Estrada was…what it was. Berto got some decent work, eventually Estrada ran out of options.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
BANG BANG BANG
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
you a brit? if so, what are the best “drama” shows the UK has to offer?
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Footballers Wives
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
doesn’t have to be “modern”. anything from the past 10 years will do
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Shameless
.. is decent. We’re better at comedies although can’t touch It’s Always Sunny or Trailer Park Boys I’m afraid
stop selling yourself short, mate, you got peep show.
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
even though i have a rep for “hating” UK fighters, i really do love the UK and its culture. alan partridge is that coogan shit right? i’ve got that bookmarked on firefox, just hadn’t had the time to d/l. i’m probs gonna look into a bit of fry and laurie next for some brit-comedy
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Coogan
You know he was fucking Courtney Love?! Ridiculous. You should watch Snatch, Lock Stock, Sexy Beast.. alll great British films
Sexy Beast is a hoot.
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
never heard of sexy beast, but Snatch & Lock Stock fucking rule. one of my favorite brit films is currently being bastardized by a bunch of American dudes right now, Death At a Funeral.
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Also try In The Loop, that's more political but very funny
has James Gandolfini in it. Sexy Beast is a cult classic.
gonna avoid that until i watch the series the film is based on
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Snatch has Ray Winstone (Nicholson’s No. 2 in The Departed) and Ben Kingsley and neither are what you might expect. Oh, and Ian McShane, who’s terrifying and doesn’t get enough love for that movie.
In The Loop was very good too, but I’m a Gandolfini fanboy. Although it’s not like I’m the only one that liked it.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
No Winstone in Snatch
Got Statham, Brad Pitt etc. Winstone is one of my favourites, as is Gandolfini but pretty much only for Sopranos and less for ‘Be Cool’.
Gandolfini was incredible in The Mexican, which IMO is really underrated. YOU ARE BLAME SHIFTING, JERRY.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I meant "Sexy Beast" here and not "Snatch" obv
Good thing to notice five and a half hours later.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 3:31 AM EDT up reply actions
so i thought that this was a joke, wiki’d it and was surprised that this show actually existed :\
might torrent it soon :\
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t torrent it. It’s junk.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Estrada is ripping this guy.
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Lora’s gonna eat that right all day.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, if David had anything left in his punches, they would be mopping Lora off the canvas in a couple of rounds.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Estrada was never the biggest puncher. He’s a brawler banger, but he didn’t really have turn-the-lights out power.
He’s looking exceptionally limp here, too. Not much on his shots. He’s kinda slapping the kid around, but I worry about those charges Lora’s making that have Estrada covering up.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
20-18 Estrada
Lora looked better last round (in that he didn’t spend the entire round blocking Estrada’s punches with his face), but he’s still getting stomped so far.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
At certain angles, Lora looks like somebody put Cristobal Arreola in the dryer.
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30-27 Estrada
Lora’s landing a few more shots, but the Maginot Line was a more effective defense than anything he’s doing.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
Uh oh. Joe just talked Estrada “taking (Lora) to a place.”
Waters…waters…waters…
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
jrok’s right — if Estrada had any zip left on his shots this fight would be over. But Estrada can’t really back him down no matter how many times he hits him.
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Cripes, look at Lora's face.
Looks like he’s been shaving with a cheese grater.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah he’s getting torn apart. I don’t think he’s being hurt but he’s getting battered and eventually his face is going to fall off.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I love when these shitty pizza chains act like they’re doing me a big favor with any pizza for $10. That’s all the fuck they should cost.
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Pizza Hut sucks…
"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."
Every now and again, I don’t mind a stuffed crust pizza with their crispy pepperoni, or some of their crappy wings. It’s McDonald’s pizza.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
You want wings?
Wingstop… :D
"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."
wingstop is cool. much better than shitty ass BWW
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
the stupidest part of that “deal” is that the commercials say “any size”, but really you’re restricted to a large pizza.
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh… the new Dominos pizza is a bunch of the same… oh nooez… they put some garlic crap on the crust. big deal. real pizza doesn’t need 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."
The best Pizza is usually from the mom and pop restaurants…
The only respectable pizza is Papa Johns and even at that it is miles behind
"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."
Papa John's has gotten me sick before. Digiorno's as well.
There is a small pizza store near my area that offers all pizzas for $10.49 with unlimited toppings. It’s not a promotional deal.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
We have a place here that’s expanding called Jet’s. It’s pretty much junk pizza, but for a chain it has something remarkable: ACTUAL CHEESE ON THE FUCKING PIZZA. You know, cheese that stretches, like it’s supposed ot.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
if you ever go to edinburg, check out Armando’s Pizza and Subs. absolutely delicious pizza
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I like BJ’s pizza in Corpus…
They also have like 1000 different beers that you go and get yourself from the 10 fridges that they have.
"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."
As an expat New Yorker...
I can attest to the fact that one should never eat chain pizza unless no other options are available. And that includes cannibalism.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
It is beyond me that I saw a Dominos pizza in Manhattan.
"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."
There are people who move to NYC who only know Dominos. If caught, they can face 10 years in Levenworth, eleven years in Twelveworth, or five-and-ten at Woolworth.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Pizza is SO much worse outside of New York
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I hate to even ask this
but whats the latest on James Kirkland? I thought he was supposed to be out by now.
"And so, as, uh, Heavyweight Champion recognized by nine of the fourteen sanctioning bodies..." -Drederick Tatum, The Simpsons
From September, he was supposed to have 18 months. There was talk about him getting out early but not much follow-up.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Lora just totally ignores defending every right hand Estrada throws.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
A battering in the 5th round. SC’s right, Estrada isn’t so much dazing him as running his face and now his body through a meat grinder. Lora is going to be feeling this fight for weeks.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Like getting mauled by a dachshund.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
so is the ESPN main event a good one?
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
It's an ass kicking. Action filled. But lopsided. Estrada is beating his ass.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Fucking Dominos apologized on TV for their shitty ass pizza. How brilliant is that? Fucking politician pizza pie.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
I tried it after. It was better. It still sucked.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I won't roll the dice with my health.
My dad lived in New York for almost 20 years so he’s steered the entire family from chained pizza.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
your dad's a smart guy
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually. Chained anything he's not a fan of. Only time we go is if we're invited.
My mom can cook anything (and it’s delicious) so that helps.
I ate at Denny’s. The rest is history.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Here’s what’s good at Denny’s:
Coffee.
Sort of.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
My egg was swimming like Michael Phelps. Creepy.
Even IHop isn’t that bad.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
i really want to go to NY to try some of that legendary pizza
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
When you do, let me know
I’ll tell you where to get the good stuff. But even average New York pizza is better than Dominos or Papa Johns.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
150 year old Arthur Williams just won his fight
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Ah that card. Who’s up next, Brontosaurus versus Tyrannosaur?
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Yeah. Holyfield vs. Botha.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Botha looks super fat
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Yeah, I KNEW it. No way he’d be in shape to even fight a four rounder. Wouldn’t even shoot him from the neck down.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
from the weigh-in
Kinda hard to tell, but Botha hardly looks in good shape.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Single-celled organism is stepping up to face multi-celled organism.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Berto card goes live in 27 minutes.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey fellas, what’s up? Lots of comments here for so early in the evening.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Miller, I thought you were dead man. Estrada is taking a nice young man to hurt school
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
no surprises there
Anyone else think Yordan has a pretty solid shot at the upset on the u-card?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I do, sure
I don’t know how good he really is, but we’ll find out.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
FNF, TV shows, Jim Lampley, video games, other sports, now 24/7. It’s a busy night.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
We're running out of Seahawks to give you for draft picks. Rob Sims is a decent guard.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim Lampley?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
We had a long Lampley discussion. Maybe not “long.” I have turned on Lampley.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
God. 24/7’s soundtrack is just amazing. HBO programming does music so incredibly right.
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music + overall production is fantastic on HBO. i thought the short “sexy vegas” section during pacquioa-hatton 24/7 was just awesome. have a montage with MGMT’s “Time to Pretend” playing over it, and you got yourself an awesome montage
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that ruled.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
This fight will get stopped by the 9th.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
They’re gonna need to save Lora from himself. He’s tough as all get out, but he’s getting killed out there.
Just thinking the same thing
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Alright, Max Kellerman and his bad tan and his fake break-up of the fake Mosley-Mayweather confrontation.
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Bad fake tan, you surely mean
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Yes.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy-Botha co-feature is starting
Featuring a fighter who is 5-4 against one who is 5-3. This is the main undercard fight.
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YOU KNOW IT
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
lord help us
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Galaxies that have never been seen before…
Holy crap Teddy.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
seriously?
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus. The slowdown shots of Mosley’s demolition of Margarito are brutal.
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fuck, looks like i’m gonna have to DVR the replay.
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
David Estrada TKO-8
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Easy call to stop the fight.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
ahahahaha, shit, Mayweather is funny.
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He holds the PPV record
Because he wasn’t the B-side of that fight
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Dialating? Is that even a word, Teddy?
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
I see “steroids” is going to be Floyd’s harping thing this time out.
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yes, that's when something expands while at the same time placing a phone call
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
meant for SSreporter above
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Why the fuck can't Roger put in some dentures when he gets interviewed?
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Who would he be fooling at this point?
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Nobody
But I wouldn’t be as repulsed
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is sr still with jr, or did they have another falling out
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
He’s still there.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
So Mayweather is making these guys sit around for hours because he can’t pee enough. This is hilarious.
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This shows exactly why there will never be Olympic style drug testing for all of boxing
It’s just too damn expensive. That one test, between paying two guys for 8 hours and the lab tests and the phlebotomist, was probably $5 grand.
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With a sitcom-worthy bowling team, no less.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Shane seems like he really, really believes in this “good for the sport” stuff about the testing.
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holy shit
Death metal version of Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLkOYHYQ2tc&feature=player_embedded#at=21
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
that's a combination I never need to hear. lol
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
lol its not a “real” cover, its made as a joke. seriously its hilarious
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
haha OK, it’s pretty funny with the video.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I pass.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Hells yeah, the Five Stairsteps. And a dance-off between father and son. Outstanding.
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Man, Mayweather sr. can dance. And wear a three piece suit.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
Rocky mountain song now.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
So awesome.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh god, Mayweather’s hilarious. Ragging on Mosley’s jheri curl.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Rocky song was too cliche’….
"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."
you're too cliche!!!!!!
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Guys. I’m pumped. This show could make me want to see almost anything. Not Calzaghe-Jones though.
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Well you actually ordered it my friend :D
"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."
Who else was gonna?
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
“Watching Calzaghe / Jones so you don’t have to”?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
watch this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=narHqBWkauI&feature=player_embedded#at=133
death metal version of a jonas bros song by the same dude as the louis armstong vid
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Shane still does not sound right to me. I don’t mean that in a nasty way, but there has been some minor neurological damage along the way.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
he's a little shop-worn for sure
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
He is articulate 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."
It's not about being "articulate"
I am talking about neurological damage. Trouble making certain sounds.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
hell yeah, Treme
This is a nice final weekend in Michigan. 24/7, good WCB, Treme debut.
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Valparaiso, Indiana. …woo hoo.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
undoubtedly most famous for this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0haGKGiX9qA
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i’m going to assume, the wife :p
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
bingo
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
My wife’s work. It’s only about an hour and change from where we are now, but at the same time it’s closer to Chicago and there’s more to do there. And more college kids flooding the bars. Ugh.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Indiana? Uhhh...enjoy then.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Where I live now is 30 minutes from the Indiana border. Really, I’ve never felt like I’ve lived in a state. I live in a region called Michiana.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m really hoping we’re gonna see round 12 vs. Collazo Berto, not entire-Urango-fight Berto.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
Quintana took Paul Williams' title.....and then Paul Williams took the belt and beat him with it in the rematch.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
I'm pretty sure Lampley said something to the director just before he went to his intro.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Watch out Jim!
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Lampley saying "Dow-OOD" is pretty funny
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Roberto Guerrero?
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Great start, Lampley.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m fairly excited about this undercard bout, actually.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
me too
I loathe Caballero but he deserves these fights, and I’m glad he’s back on major TV.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I just hate the way he fights. It’s not his fault. He didn’t ask to be that tall and awkward. He’s also sort of a prick, but that’s really the lesser problem.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Caballero is a dirty mofo…. just see his fight vs DeLeon.
"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."
The Lacierva fight was obscene.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
“Roberto Guerrero”?
Anyone wanna argue with me that Lampley cares and really follows boxing besides the big money guys?
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guerrero ends with an O, and as a white man its an understandable mistake
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
JIM!
Larry and Manny tonight.
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Larry’s become a guy I expect to suddenly go, “THIS GUY’S TOO TALL TO BE AT THIS WEIGHT, JIM. WHAT’S GOING ON?”
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
RIP Lorraine Chargin and Arthur Mercante
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Buffer is going to break down soon talking about Mercante. RIP Arthur and RIP Lorraine Chargin.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
oh man
I’m not trying to be crass here, but he follows a 10-bell with “Alright, now LET’S get this PARTY STAR-TED…”
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That was something awful.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Well he did say R.I.P
Doesn’t make any less awkward.
by Blacklegend on Apr 10, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Lampley is probably going to talk about Berto fighting for his country at least 50 times tonight.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
The other Florida guy has a better accent
But I like Telis as a ref
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Mine is Tommy Kimmons. “awright y’all…”
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Kimmons
that’s the one
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I thought he had more than 17 fights
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he does
He’s 25-0 (19 KO) at BoxRec, but HBO might not count X amount.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
on air talent is a trainwreck already and larry hasn’t even said a word yet.
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-Sonny Liston
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Roberto Guerrero! At least Max wasn't here to talk about Chad Johnson's dominance against Antonio Tarver.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
or Anthony Tarver, if you're Jim
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean John Lampley?
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by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
larry steward is gonna be pissed off you messed up bob lampley’s name asshole
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like Yordan already has a shiner around his left eye
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I would pay extra money to have an option to just mute Manny Steward and Lennox Lewis
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ah, lennox is working this? now I’m feeling much better about the situation.
by El Destruyo on Apr 10, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
No he's not
Steward is
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John Lampley, Matty Stewart and Lenny Merchant
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hahaha
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Larry Merchant not Lennox.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Yordan has no idea how to get inside on Caballero
Who’s looking really sharp tonight so far.
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Yo HBO.....all of you announcers....you mind trying to talk about the fight?
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
10-9 Caballeros
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Caballero-Yordan R1
Clipping right by Yordan early. Body shot by Caballero. Caballero stick his jab out. Yordan falls down as they get tangled up in close, almost a bit of a shoulder shove by Caballero. Caballero really letting his hands fly to start this one.
Yordan seems a hair puzzled by Caballero’s length. He’s having real trouble getting inside and now is freezing up outside. Caballero is swinging his wild shots from both sides. Body shots are landing really well. Caballero looks as good as ever, but there’s a left to the body by Yordan. Good opening round for Celestino.
Caballero 10-9
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How many guys can you spar that are in the 126 range and are about 6’0 tall?
"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."
In Indonesia?
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
black dude in the background looks like he’s the coach from the cavs
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
R1 10-9 Cab
Dominant round for Cab. Yordan seems puzzled by size difference.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 10:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yordan slightly confused but not yet discouraged. Needs to through. Hope that was a figuring out round.
Wonder if they had trouble finding an Indonesian translator.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
“needs to throw” I meant
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
so i’m beginning to understand why SC thinks caballero is awkward. those are some weird ass punches. almost look like slaps
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
fucking AWESOME knockdown
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
And down goes Yordan. 20-17 Caballeros.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
overrated my ass
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-Sonny Liston
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…I wonder how anxious Arum is to stick Gamboa in there if this keeps up.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Caballero-Yordan R2
Yordan does throw when he gets close, so at least he’s not deer in the headlights once he does get there. Caballero unloading again. Caballero landing some real good shots again this round, and controlling most of the fight. Caballero’s workrate has slowed a little bit, but he’s still dominating the round. Wicked body shot by Caballero. The way he can windmill a body shot in is really unique. Yordan is getting battered. Left hook by Yordan does land, though. He’s not intimidated. On the list of problems AND DOWN GOES YORDAN ON AN UPPERCUT!
What a counter shot that was. Yordan is out of his league. Great knockdown, round ends, and now Yordan might be in some real trouble if he panics.
Caballero 10-8
Caballero 20-17
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Where is the Bad Left Hook logo at the top?
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I forgot it!
It’s new. Let me get that in. Thanks for the reminder.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
R2 10-8 Cab, 20-17 Cab
I mean, WTF?? 5’11, 125 is just nuts.
And now a KD. Looks like a Yordan is going to get a lesson tonight.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 10:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
A lesson in height?
Don’t count your chickens guys.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
How the hell did Lederman score last round 10-9?
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I think Lederman fell asleep before the knockdown last round…
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
Lamps confirms Lederman scored it 10-8 after all. Yordan didn't have a chance to make it 9-9.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Caballero-Yordan R3
Yordan with a left hook that gets Caballero, but not flush. Caballero was leaning back and it just clipped him. Yordan with a left hook. Yordan has come out hard this round. Caballero slows it down some, and gets the body work going again. And now with a minute left we’ve got a competitive round, but Caballero has taken control once again.
Left hook Yordan, Caballero with a series of body shots. Everything Yordan has done has been answered. Wild swing on a left from Caballero misses, and the round ends. Closest of the fight.
Caballero 10-9
Caballero 30-26
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30-26
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
R2 10-9 Cab, 30-26 Cab
Slightly better for Yordan, but still a Cab round.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 10:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
this caballero dude is impressing me
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
He fights to his level… when there is TV… he fights good.
"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."
Lacierva was on TV
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
He's just SO inconsistent
If you watched the Lacierva or Mathepula fights, there’s no way you’d think he’s a P4P guy. This fight, or Molitor or Sithchatchawal, and it’s a different story.
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i think caballero is gonna win via 7 round stoppage due to swelling
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Good prediction. Since I may as well look forward now that I’m not seeing Jordan doing enough, let me just say:
Caballero TKO11 JuanMa
Gamboa KO6 Caballero (there are holes in his style for someone fast and powerful enough. someone like…)
by El Destruyo on Apr 10, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a good scrap. Lampley meanwhile soudns grumpy, grouchy, and bored.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
sounds*
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Lampley doesn’t need to be here. This doesn’t have Miguel Cotto!
Dimes to donuts he’s never seen a Caballero fight.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Lampley’s been cranky ever since HBO put a no-sound effects clause in his contract.
by El Destruyo on Apr 10, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Caballero-Yordan R4
Yordan’s had his struggles with Caballero’s height for sure, but he’s also had trouble just plain defending. That’s part height, but he’s a bit sloppy in that regard. Yordan is tough and hanging in, but Caballero is beating him up to the body especially. Even these potshots when they’re leaning on each other have intent behind them. More body shots by Caballero, and he’s really beating on him in the final minute. Yordan isn’t throwing at all this round and is looking like he’s starting to question what, exactly, he needs to do. Caballero slapped him with about seven left hands to the side of the head to end the round.
Caballero 10-9
Caballero 40-35
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seriously “machine” is the word of the year for the HBO crew
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
R4 10-9 Cab, 40-35 Cab
Chopping body shots by Cab controlling the fight.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 10:56 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I’m gonna call that repeated-left-hook thing Caballero does “The Noogie”
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
wtf did lampley just say? bogey whipping?
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
Buggy whipping?
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
yes i do love the classical style that duran brought to the ring….
da fuck
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-Sonny Liston
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Caballero-Yordan R5
Lampley says Yordan’s corner said nothing. I’m guessing their interpreter just sucks.
Uppercut inside by Caballero. Yordan clips him again with a left hook, right hand misses. Another left lands. Caballero looks exceptionally confident right now. He has no fear of Yordan and he’s preying on this kid. Left hook Yordan again, though. He just hasn’t budged him.
Yordan is having a better round, but Caballero’s activity is possibly distracting the judges anyway. Yordan is looking like he’s getting a little tired already. That happens with tons of body shots. Caballero turns up the head toward the end of the round again, and Yordan starts backing down and covering up. He springs out of those stances with left hook lunges, but those aren’t landing.
Caballero 10-9, but closer
Caballero 50-44
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caballero is buggy whipping the shit out of yordan
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Caballero sure isn't Roberto Guerrero.
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by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
R5 10-9 Yordan, 49-45 Cab
Thought Yordan landed cleaner, better shots this round.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oh god… they really are laying it on thick… “HOW MUCH BEFORE THE CORNER THROWS THE TOWEL.”
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Then everyone can talk about how big of a quitter he is!
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah it's BS
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
seriously is that mike brown in the background?
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
I'm done with these three. This is almost worse than Pacquiao/Clottey
They’re treating this performance like Caballero is putting in the most dominant performance in the history of 126.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
bangbangbangbangbangbangbangbangbangbangbang
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
None of the rounds have been close
A big part of it is that Yordan just isn’t throwing enough, but still.
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Jack Dempsey.....
Anger rising.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Yordan landed a flush left hook there.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
That's about it. 60-53.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on Yordan, shut these shills the fuck up.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
no doubt
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
yea. he throws punches like nick diaz a bit too
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-Sonny Liston
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by sonofapsycho on Apr 10, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Caballero-Yordan R6
Yordan is working hard to change the fight and all they can talk about is whether or not his corner should stop the fight. Ther’es a big left hook by Yordan, but Caballero takes it nicely. “Caballero just blinked. That’s all.” Yes, Jim, he’s Superman.
Caballero does start battering him again, with more heavy body shots, long limbs flying all over the place. There’s another left hook, flush again. But that is about all Yordan has done this round. Caballero warned twice this round about his elbows.
Caballero 10-9
Caballero 60-53
I have this a shutout, but it’s not the jaw-dropping, all-time destruction they’re making it out to be. As usual, they’re stuck in their narrative, and no longer calling the fight much at all.
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idk its the first time i’ve seen this guy, but my jaw is dropping
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
It is an impressive performance. But they’re acting like Yordan should be taken out back and shot before Caballero causes him to spontaneously combust.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
R6 10-9 Cab, 59-54 Cab
Yordan landing a handful of big shots, but simply not enough.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Now Harold is joining in the hyperbole.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
ok i gotta tell ya
even i have to admit that that little exchange between jim and harold sounded scripted
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
cab sure does roll with those punches.
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
Caballero-Yordan R7
Lampley is in love with Caballero’s ability to … not blink. To not blink.
That’s right. To not blink.
Really another round like the rest — Yordan gets a good shot in now and then, but Caballero is just completely controlling every step of the fight. Yordan is a tough son of a gun and is showing a lot of heart, but past that, he’s taking a whipping.
Caballero 10-9
Caballero 70-62
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
UK crew is calling these “hurtful” punches. Is that the right word? Are these punches saying something personal about Jordan’s family?
Hate to throw another one under the bus
But Glenn McCrory might have a face for radio but his voice isn’t suited to commentary imo
“You got a set of whiskers on ya, Yordan… kind of like your mom.”
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
70-62.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
If the interpretation is correct (which is unlikely), Yordan needs a new corner.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Caballero has thrown three times as many punches as Yordan
They’re both landing about the same percentage.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
R7 10-9 Yordan, 68-64 Cab
Am I watching a different fight? Yordan with cleaner, better shots again.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He’s only landing a few punches a round. Caballero is landing a lot and dictating the fight entirely. The fight is wildly not close.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
YES but it’s also NOT AT ALL THE MASSACRE THEY ARE SAYING IT IS? Are we on another planet?
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
It’s not even close to the horrifying disaster they’re making it out to be for Yordan. It’s a shutout still, IMO, but the first two rounds were as bad as it got. Since then Caballero is just smart and fighting very well.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
We joke about “scripts” but this really is a script.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
They do this all the time. They start telling the story of a fight and never really stop. The Guerrero-Klassen fight was a prime example.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
i never thought that fight was as close as you thought
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
No, you could give that last round to Yordan
Unless you are Merchant and you want to STOP THE FIGHT OH MY GOD ITS A MASSACRE!
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
that's the first sensible thing Steward has said all night
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Thank you Manny. What crap Lampley talks.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Yordan dies by BANG!
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Caballero-Yordan R8
The way Caballero can control from distance looks better tonight than perhaps ever, except maybe the Molitor fight which was an even bigger ass-beating than this. Right now they have Caballero throwing 91 punches to Caballero’s 22.
And Lampley brings up Leavander Johnson. Class. For God’s sake.
Caballero 10-9
Caballero 80-71
I can’t wait to see Yordan get some more seasoning. I think he does have what it takes to be a contender. But this is not his night to say the least.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
R8 10-9 Cab, 78-73 Cab
Body work by Cab carries it again.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
A freak 12th round KO by Jordan would be soooooo satisfying right now.
by El Destruyo on Apr 10, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Fearsome beating....
If I had it in me I’d rant.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Caballero is almost Calzaghe-like with those constant pitter-pat jabs.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
NO MILLER THOSE ARE FEARSOME PUNCHES. STOP THE SLAUGHTER!!!!
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
lol
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude.
He needs to shut up. It’s not THAT lopsided, and Yordan isn;t getting hurt,
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
These idiots have me pulling for Yordan to knock him down.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
larry merchant is a bitter, bitter, miserable old man.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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Caballero-Yordan R9
Merchant has lost it. “Someone should take it upon themselves to stop. this. slaughter.” Like, that’s absurd. He’s hanging in there, defending himself, working to get going offensively. He’s NOT taking the scary beating they’re describing. He’s just not. He’s losing. The corner should consider stopping it maybe — if they think it’s the right call. If they see no way to win, yes, the corner should do something if they want to.
But the state commission? Get real, guys. This is retarded.
Caballero 10-9
Caballero 90-80
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
This isn't nearly as big of a beating as Darchinyan-Guerrero, for instance
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
And if Telis didn't stop Campbell-Quiles
He isn’t going to stop this.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Was that Tommy Kimmons?
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Jorge Alonso
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
NM
Jorge Alonso.
Assumed it was one of those two because it was in Florida.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
This is just God awful by the HBO team
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
It's disgraceful.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
they’re boring to be honest. i would have loved to hear lampley go ape shit crazy during vasquez-marquez III
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
He’d probably want it stopped after three rounds.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
he was better in 2008
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
gus was shit
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
UK crew is equally, if more moderately, saying the same bullshit. All of the biggest punches have been to the body; if Jordan can walk, he can fight right now.
by El Destruyo on Apr 10, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
what the fuck else is new?
its been this way since about 96
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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by sonofapsycho on Apr 10, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re reaching new levels lately. They need a serious overhaul of their broadcasting team.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Caballero vs. Pacquiao at 126. Let's do this.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
I mean, if he's an elite top 5 pound for pound fighter like HBO is making him out to be
Let’s do this.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
To “make weight,” Pacquiao can only fight with his left arm. It’s on.
by El Destruyo on Apr 10, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
oh my. manny just compared this to prince charles williams vs merqui sosa. wow wow wow.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
.
over the top?
Nah…
I am just surprised I have not heard a Hearns reference from him.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
nobody's Tommy Hearns
There was Tommy Hearns, who got unlucky a few times when he didn’t listen to Emanuel, and then there’s the rest of boxing.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Caballero-Yordan R10
Caballero continues to win the fight. But this is unreal. I can’t even focus on describing the action because of these sob sisters. Now it’s “back in the old days it was all just great.”
Caballero wins the round. Yordan takes almost no real damage. This is not a massacre. It’s a domination.
Caballero 10-9
Caballero 100-89
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
R10 10-9 Cab, 98-91 Cab
My WIFE just said, “he’s not losing that bad, is he?”
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Did he just say “Quintana, as you can see, is a skilled southpaw.” I can see he’s skilled by the way he warms up?
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
what’d you think of how quintana looked? looked a bit dry to me, but i only saw him for a second
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
He looked skilled. And left-handed. And Puerto Rican.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
frans botha looks like fat elvis with a dye job
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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by sonofapsycho on Apr 10, 2010 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
First round of the clinch-fest that is Holy-Botha is over
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
it’ll break out into a war in no time
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
frans hit holy with about 4 rabbit punches already.
holy leading with his head as usual
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
.
The bits I've been watching have been really dirty
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
R11 10-9 Yordan, 108-101
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Caballero-Yordan R11
Now they’re having a fun old time. HA HA HA HA!
“You have to talk about something when you see the same thing for 12 rounds.”
Yeah, Jim. How about the fight in front of you? Because you guys stopped talking about that after about three rounds. Guys, it’s not that Caballero isn’t the new Henry Armstrong, it’s that he got BORED in there. Ha ha ha ha! He’s bored in there! It has nothing to do with the fact that Yordan has showed a ton of heart, a lot of resilience, a lot of guts, and a will to keep fighting. It’s that Caballero got bored. And he’s all, “ha ha ha! I’m singing songs! This is just a fun time for me, because I’m Celestino Caballero!”
Caballero 10-9
Caballero 110-98
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
R11 10-9 Yordan, 108-101 Cab
I guess I’m just on crack.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Well, I got half of what I wanted in the 12th round. Nice flash of excitement anyway. How can you showboat after nearly throwing the fight away, by the way?
by El Destruyo on Apr 10, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s funny, watching this fight (and listening to the ludicrous commentary), I don’t even think Yordan knows he’s this far behind. None of CC’s punches have effected him. He thinks he’s landed the better punches, and he’s somewhat right.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
10007-4 Caballero
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
SHUT UP LARRY YOU DRUNK
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Merchant needs to be taken out behind the woodshed and shot
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
STOP THE FIGHT!!!
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Yeah, that was unreal. Steward had to go, “No, he was hurt.”
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
RELAX HIS ASS!!!!
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
by jrok on Apr 10, 2010 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
drinking a bit tonight?
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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by sonofapsycho on Apr 10, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
25,000-14 126 lbs version of Paul Williams
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Caballero-Yordan R12
Merchant went over to a commissioner and drunkenly asked him, “This is a massacre. Why are you letting this go on?” And apparently the commissioner smiled, because he’s dealing with a guy not worth arguing with anymore, and just walked away, as he should have. What’s he going to do instead?
Now they’re lamenting the ruining of Daud Yordan’s career.
This is absolutely asinine. This is some of the worst sports broadcasting you will ever hear.
And all of a sudden, Yordan comes alive and Caballero is staying away from him and covering up. Caballero gets to the ropes, leans, and weathers the storm.
Lampley defends this lapse: “Caballero has been allowing his concentration to wander for several rounds.”
This is too much. This is just too much. Now the stupid Indonesians, according to Lampley, will make it out like Yordan was brave and almost scored a dramatic turnaround in the final round. Those morons!
Yordan 10-9
Caballero 119-108
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
This is rec worthy.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
R12 10-9 Yordan, 116-111 Cab
Nowhere near the blowout it was made to be.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
frans is one fat fuck tonight. he looks likes a fat white trash uncle you see in a public park
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
.
It’s true. Frans looks kinda like my youngest uncle.
/family shame
by El Destruyo on Apr 10, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I knew it. Missed the weigh-in. Is Frans 265+?
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
let me check my email
250, says the release
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Good thing Yordan's corner didn't throw the towel in!
He’s lucky he made it through 12 rounds.. Yeah, okay HBO! Terrible announcing!
Missed opportunity to talk about a gutsy kid who tried hard against a better fighter.. that’s it!
by The Angry Dwarf on Apr 10, 2010 11:29 PM EDT reply actions
I think this thread has topped last week's.
Not every day you have an entire thread uniting to bitch about the diabolical, awful announcing that Lampley and Merchant are putting up. I think Steward has been fine.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Steward's the only one who watched the fight
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i don’t approve of hbo bashing
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
And I don’t approve of HBO. Tonight was a disgrace. There have been other disgraces in service of trying to make someone “a star” but this was straight up awful.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
This was enough that I seriously believe, in my heart, they need to get rid of these guys and get someone in there who has some perspective. Keep Kellerman and tell him to stop being Larry-in-Training, and go back to being the NY kid who loves boxing and really cares about it. That’s the guy I was excited HBO brought in. I don’t need Larry Jr.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick call the M.A.S.H unit. Yordan is near death.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
by jrok on Apr 10, 2010 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
So funny, rec'd because I'm drunk and I laughed
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Caballero-Yordan Official Scores
119-108
120-107
118-108
Celestino Caballero by unanimous decision
A good, well-earned victory. A great performance by Caballero.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Agreed. Let's not let the crappy announcing...
Distract from the fact that this was a stomping, and that Caballero looked really, really good.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Indeed
Great performance by Cab.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
absolutely. But this was so obvious to all that it almost went without saying
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps his best in his career….
"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."
I still think that was Molitor or Sithchatchawal, but this was up there and without a doubt solidifies him. He’s a danger to any guy from 122 to probably 130.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I have come off the Molitor win with the impression that Molitor isn’t that good… He just had a belt.
"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."
Molitor isn’t great, but he’s a lot better than Caballero let him look.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
He's pretty decent
He’s routinely beaten all of the second class citizens in that division.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
indeed
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
FWIW
Holyfield looks a lot better than Hopkins did last week
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
YURRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Oh god (slaps hand to forehead)
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 10, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
The Kosher Krusher. The Jewish Jabber. The Matzah Murderer.
He’s violent. Cotto’s career is ruined.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, Khan/Paulie and Nate/Ortiz is a hell of card.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 11:33 PM EDT reply actions
Rare is the card where you would happily see the winners of both sides face each other.
by El Destruyo on Apr 10, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
The trash talking in a Nate/Paulie fight would be epic.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Botha seriously looks like that fatass with the beard who fought Kimbo
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
or bo cantrell
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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by sonofapsycho on Apr 10, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, him
Tank Abbott
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
he actually looks more like bo cantrell than him.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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by sonofapsycho on Apr 10, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Roy Nelson?
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe this Haiti experience
Will bring out a different side of Berto. Lord knows he has the physical tools.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
the collazo fight was an underrated bout, and i’m hoping this one is too.
Berto SD
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by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
underrated by whom?
It was a great fight…everyone who saw it would say it was a FOTY candidate.
"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."
f u, its underrated alright
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
There seriously can't be more than 300 people at the Holy fight
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
It is in the Thomas and Mack center… aka middle of nowhere…
"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."
I've been there before. It's a ways past the good part of the Las Vegas Strip.
By then you get to the older buildings.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s a bad papering effort.
I forget that Botha fights like a fat old-style Ruiz. Punch-punch-grapple. I’m rooting for Mike Tyson to hit him with a chair from outside the ring, at this point. WBF, WWE, same difference.
by El Destruyo on Apr 10, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
411’s Ramon Aranda said on Twitter that the UNLV box office was trying “buy 2, get 2” promotion.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
welp merchant just belted out a classic line
“i’ve seen more people in manny pacquiao’s dressing room [than in this arena]”
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:42 PM EDT reply actions
Why does HBO's crew
Insist on shitting all over their own fights? Jesus, Larry.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
So if Berto loses to Quintana, he may never get to reach the next level according to Lampley.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
My friend was on the session to record Showtime's new boxing theme
Evidently, their instruction when playing was “play it hard – this is all about people punching each other in the face.”
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
METALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it “Hits and Chicks II: More Hits, More Chicks”?
http://www.break.com/usercontent/2008/9/Hits-Chicks-570578.html
KIMBO SLICE
SAM PETER
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Quintana out to a slow jam?
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
better than the shitty ass modern club rap that berto is coming out to
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Botha's looking bad.
Which is sad, because if Holyfield wins this one, or loses inconclusively, that guy’s fighting ’til 50.
Jim Lampley just said “a rock star named Soulja Boy.”
Yep. Right on the cutting edge, Jim.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
This rapper is horrible
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Soulja Boy? WHAT?!!!!!!!!!
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Oh my God...
Souja Boy
Can I kill myself now?
holy is a dirty fighter.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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yeah and the pope is catholic.
"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."
nah he’s aryan
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
But listen. A great idea: Holyfield-Hopkins. And Holyfield is still good!!!!! He beat Lou Savarese!
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I would actually be interested in the 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."
you're an insane person
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Botha isn't much less dirty
He keeps trying to pull Holyfield’s arms out of his socket, plus the clinching, the rabbit punching, holding and hitting, etc.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
TOMMY KIMMONS!
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
TOMMY KIMMONS!
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
hes just charging in with his head. id probably bite his ears off too
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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by sonofapsycho on Apr 10, 2010 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
woo Tommy Kimmons
He’s like the boxing referee version of Mary Steenburgen
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I still can't get over Souja Boy
That brat effectively turned Rap into POP RAP
Please, he wasn’t the first brick in that wall.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
It was becuase of him, I had to watch guys do the souja boy
All the time when I was in the military.
by Blacklegend on Apr 10, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Holyfield just knocked down Botha
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
so i wiki’d this soulja boy asshole, and found out that his debut album is actually souljaboytellem.com. featuring such hits as DONK, yahhhhhhh, booty meat, and she thirsty
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
Holyfield TKO6 Botha
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Trapped him in a corner and teed off
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Oh well. Holyfield will now either die in the ring or have a stroke in training. And Frans Botha…will have extra guacamole with that.
by El Destruyo on Apr 10, 2010 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Do they even allow Kimmons to ref undercards?
“This is the main event!”
Tommy Kimmons, say "WBC welterweight."
“Dubbayoo-bee-see wuldawait.”
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
now rememba, thissss audience is here to watch you fight SO FUCKING FIGHT BERTO NONE OF THIS HUGGING SHIT
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 10, 2010 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
Hmm
That looked like a knockdown to me
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Is that Andre Dirrell in the second row?
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
yeah
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Berto needs to quit bitching about rabbit punches
He hasn’t been hit in the back of the head yet
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Apparently, Berto considers his face to be the back of his head.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 10, 2010 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
R1 10-9 Quintana
Ugly round.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Berto-Quintana R1
Quintana with a left to the body. Berto slips according to Tommy Kimmons, and Berto says he was hit behind the head.
Berto firing heavy shots, but not landing any of it. Quintana looks like he’s pissing Berto off already. Berto charges Quintana into the corner, and Berto complains again about being hit behind the head. It’s been goddamned rabbit punch mania since Froch-Dirrell.
Slow opening round without much by way of clean punching. 10 seconds to go, see if someone takes control. Quintana with a sneaky left inside. And again Berto bitches about punches behind the head.
I’m gonna tell you … no. He’s not being hit behind the head.
Quintana 10-9
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I’d say that was a knockdown on the replay.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
ITS A MASSACRE. I TALKED TO THE COMMISSIONER AND BATMAN BUT THEY TOLD ME TO SOBER UP.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
by jrok on Apr 10, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
heh
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Naw
MRBILL was rooting for Botha.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
botha looksl ike a porn star
"According to all the laws of aerodynamics the bumble-bee should not fly, but the bumble-bee does not know this and so flies anyway."
yes
He imagined a jab from Williams that did not exist.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 10, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Even Lederman can't have scored THAT round for Berto
20-18 Quintana. Should be 20-17 Quintana.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
R2 10-9 Quintana, 20-18 Quintana
Berto looks sluggish to me.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 10, 2010 11:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Berto-Quintana R2
Left hand by Quintana, now they tie up. Berto’s holding his right arm, Kimmons is bitching at Quintana. Well, Quintana’s here to fight, that’s for sure. Berto’s having some real trouble. Tied up again on the ropes. Quintana holds his arm.
This is an ugly fight. Steward, again, is watching the fight while Lampley wants to find a story and Merchant says nothing. He adds a lot to the broadcast.
45 seconds left in the round. There’s something about the way Quintana is punching that worries me — Berto has the speed to catch him bad like that. But will he?
Berto is pressuring, Quintana is moving away and not letting him do a lot, and I have him up 2-0. It’s a close 2-0, but it’s 2-0.
Quintana 10-9
Quintana 20-18
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Throw in the towel.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Berto is getting battered. He is being brave lasting the full 2.5 rounds.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not brave!
He is a cowardly Indonesian buggy-whipping boy with an incompetent criminal corner full of his evil relatives. Indio is the new Jack Dempsey.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
This is bogus. Berto is complaining about rabbit punches that aren’t there, and Kimmons is biting it hook line and sinker
just took a point off of quintana
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 11, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Oxymoron.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Whoops. Fail.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2010 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
R3 10-8 Berto, 28-28
Much better for Andre
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 11, 2010 12:01 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Like Mike star, bow wow, is in attendance
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 11, 2010 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
Berto-Quintana R3
Quintana warned again for hitting behind the head. Berto with a left hook.
I notice a pattern: Steward watches the fight, Lampley waits for Compubox numbers, Merchant says nothing.
Berto complains a lot. Another sharp left by Berto. I think he stunned him a bit with that one. And that’s what I’m talking about. Quintana is just too open to be hit with a guy this fast. Another left by Berto after yet another warning by Kimmons to Quintana.
Berto throwing, but not landing. Crowd comes alive. Quintana nicks him coming in, but nothing substantial. Quintana needs to slow this back down or he’ll get run over. Now Berto complains again, and Kimmons takes a point from Quintana. That one might have actually been deserved, but a lot of this hasn’t been deserved. But that was a real rabbit punch.
Berto 10-9
-1 for Quintana
28-28
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
28-28
Berto came on that round. Don’t agree with the deduction, but whatever.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Lampley is treating this like Berto is dominating the fight.
CHRIS BROWN AT A BOXING MATCH!!! BOOM! Is the rematch with Rihanna on?
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Berto's the house fighter
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, cool, Chris Brown. Great. And BOW WOW.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Hey, Chris Brown at something where people punch each other
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
If Berto focuses, this one isn't going 7.
I’m not exactly impressed, but I think he’s figuring it out.
I muted the HBO dream team twenty minutes ago, obviously. Wonder what they are saying?
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
That Quintana is doing all of the holding and not Berto.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
i scored that round 9-9
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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Hypothetical question.
Ina fight with a ten point must. If the guy who is winning the fight gets a point penalty, can it be 9-9? Or does the penalty, mixed with the ten point must, mean that the other fighter has automatically won the round.
Sorry if I sound noobish.
it's 9-9
I mean, it’s 10-9, and you take the point “later,” at the end.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Berto is giving up his back. I think Quintana should look for the rear naked choke soon.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
These guys are holding more than Flozell Adams.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Burmese pythons?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
yeah who the fuck knows
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
That's real
Pythons and iguanas that were pets and have been released. They’re all over Miami now.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Last time it froze in the winter, the Iguanas kept freezing and falling out of trees
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Yeah but why does the wrestling in the fight remind him of that.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
lots of hugging?
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
He’s been sitting on that Burmese python thing all night. Just waiting.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
R4 10-9 Berto, 38-37 Berto
Berto needs to keep at the body.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 11, 2010 12:05 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
38-37 Berto....whatever.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Berto-Quintana R4
Berto’s speed is starting to make a difference. Quintana is trying to make this ugly, which will slow it down and give him more chances. Kimmons warns Quintana for holding. For God’s sake.
Berto walks into an illegal punch (well turns away into one) and acts like it’s all Quintana’s fault. Andre should be able to beat this guy straight up. Lots of holding so far. Merchant starts rambling about Burmese pythons.
Berto sticks Quintana in the corner but doesn’t get a lot done once there. Kimmons again instinctively blames Quintana for every ounce of the holding. Quintana lands a little potshot, but the round is Andre’s.
Berto 10-9
Berto 38-37
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
quintana ready to go
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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He hasn't nearly been annihilated like Yordan was tonight.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2010 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
48-46 Berto
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Berto-Quintana R5
Kimmons just keeps getting all over Quintana’s junk. I’m not saying Quintana isn’t making it a bit of a rough fight, but still. Berto staggers Quintana with a right, and now here he comes! Quintana is definitely hurt. Both landed in there, but Berto’s faster and Quintana’s durability seems to be failing him. Quintana hit with a right! Quintana’s about done for. He’s got 30 seconds to survive. But Quintana wisely holds on and tries to get his legs back.
Berto finally warned for anything.
Statement round by Berto. He’s going to finish him off within the next few rounds if he wants to press it.
Berto 10-9
Berto 48-46
This is playing out about how I expected.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
R5 10-9 Berto, 48-46 Berto
Nice work by Andre. Quintana clearly hurt there.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 11, 2010 12:09 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
10-9 Berto, 49-46 Berto. Quintana is doing some nice work on the inside, making this fight ugly and slowing it down, but Berto’s just so much faster.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 11, 2010 12:09 AM EDT reply actions
meh maybe not.
watching dirrell going ape shit in the stands is interesting
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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Maybe Dirrell should call the fight
Much rather hear him instead of these bar stool hacks tonight.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
The more i see Berto, the more unimpressed i get
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by teabaggingexper on Apr 11, 2010 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
I don't know why, but I think he needs to move up to 154.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2010 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
He’d be TINY there. He’s 5’8".
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
He doesn't have the physique of a welterweight
But the height thing I guess puts an end to that thought.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah he’s a powerfully built guy. Big shoulders. Not quite as ridiculous as Shawn Porter in that regard, but sort of similar.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Very similar backgrounds
Both amateur middleweights, who took long roads to cut down to welter after going pro. Both with great handspeed. Both with similar limitations. Berto might be a bit better long-term, but the difference is pretty marginal IMO.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
I kind of feel the same. There’s an “it” missing, I think. I’m not saying he won’t have a fine career, but he seems more and more to have an obvious ceiling.
Maybe it’s just me.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
needs to be seriously tested heart and soul before I make that call myself
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 11, 2010 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
looks like a fat version of Winky W sitting in next to Dirrell in the background
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I thought the same
it is in Florida, so maybe it IS Winky
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
10-9 Berto, 59-54 Berto. Closer round, but Berto landed the cleaner, harder shots.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 11, 2010 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
Berto-Quintana R6
Quintana doesn’t seem to have a whole lot left in the tank. He’s feeling punches (not that a ton are getting through clean, but when they do), he’s lost the zip he had early (and he didn’t have a ton). He just seems a bit sluggish. He’s not quick by any means, but he looks slower than usual. Berto hitting him clean again with cleaner, harder, quicker shots. Quintana is standing up to it, but he’s getting worn down.
I give this round to Berto on better punches.
Berto 10-9
Berto 58-55
Bad Left Hook
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R6 10-9 Berto, 58-55 Berto
Close round.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 11, 2010 12:13 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Berto has something wrong with his left bicep apparently.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
what a miserable bunch of fucks these guys are.
i really miss tim ryan and gil glancy calling the fights.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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Watching the older fights, Don Dunphy was pretty cool.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2010 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
yea he was great
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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by sonofapsycho on Apr 11, 2010 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I fucking with you there now man.
You are goddamn right.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
All three guys shut up the last 45 seconds.
Best commentary of the night.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Larry just spoke. Damn.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Andre seems to be trying hard this round. Not as many clinches.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Kept his distance nicely and let himself fight. Not that I’m blaming Quintana alone for the grappling, but Berto will definitely damage him more from range.
by El Destruyo on Apr 11, 2010 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
R7 10-9 Berto, 68-64 Berto
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 11, 2010 12:17 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
My friend who doesn't watch boxing
Is talking with my girlfriend, and just casually says “the ref really doesn’t like that Puerto Rican guy”
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Berto-Quintana R7
Quintana lands some good shots, and Kimmons breaks them up. And Merchant, for the first time in a decade, wakes up and takes notice of something. Not quite Merchant on Drakulich in Mayweather-Castillo I, but he’s getting pissed.
Berto with a good right, but the second one that Lampley hard right hands doesn’t land. Merchant debunks it. Steward does too. Lampley continues on because he’s LAMPLEY! He’s totally wrong about that second right hand landing, but hey.
Right by Berto. Quintana is eating things fairly well. Berto’s early career power is looking really overstated in his last three fights. I think his speed might have be a bit overstated, too. Again, not saying he’s not a good fighter, but we’re getting a much clearer picture of Andre Berto, and as nice of a guy as I think he is, we’re seeing the limitations. And Quintana had a good round, IMO. Berto’s flashier, though.
Quintana 10-9
Berto 67-65
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
ugly ass fight
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 11, 2010 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
"Andre Berto is a beautiful young man." - Larry
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
i figured larry for the nambla type
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
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by sonofapsycho on Apr 11, 2010 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Berto couldnt bust a grape in fruit fight
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by teabaggingexper on Apr 11, 2010 12:19 AM EDT reply actions
you're wrong
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 11, 2010 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Quintana is done.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Not sure why Kimmons didn't stop the fight
It looked like he was going to step in a couple times there.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
And then he finally did
as I was typing this
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Berto-Quintana R8
It’s seriously like Larry just woke up from hibernation. All of a sudden he’s aware of the fight. Lampley talks up Berto’s win over Miki Rodriguez. C’mon, Jim.
Quintana complaining a lot this round. Who can blame him? It worked for Berto. Now Berto is opening it up and hammering Quintana! THIS IS A CORNER SLAUGHTER NOW! Kimmons sneaks in, but Quintana works out. ANOTHER BIG SHOT LANDS! BERTO CHASING AND HAMMERING AWAY!
Quintana is in bad shape with a minute left. Man, he’s crafty. he hangs on and stops the tide again.
Big right hand again, and Kimmons stops the fight! Great punch.
Andre Berto TKO-8
Berto’s trainer tackles him.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
and my mancrush on Andre Berto is preserved…
by OmarLittle on Apr 11, 2010 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
HOLY CRAP TONY MORGAN TACKLED ANDRE!!!! OH CRAP! OH CRAP! KILL HIM NOW!
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Berto looks pretty good, IMO. Not Mayweather good, but maybe Mosley good.
David Price is better than your top young pitcher.
Almost exactly the fight I expected, honestly. I like Berto, I love when he presses like that and shows a killer instinct. Great finish job by Berto. Good stuff.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
still dont’ like berto. boring ass fight
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 11, 2010 12:21 AM EDT reply actions
“Boring ass” is an overstatement. It was no thriller.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah probably was, but i was actually doing homework instead of watching the fight which sorta tells you how i felt about it
Texans 19-0 in 2010-2011 season PERIOD
by battle axe of doom on Apr 11, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was ugly but not boring
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 11, 2010 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Berto fights are almost always sloppy, because he is a sloppy fighter, somebody will eventually take him to task on all the wasted energy he uses
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by teabaggingexper on Apr 11, 2010 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I think your take on Berto is fundamentally wrong.
But I don’t have time to debate it right now. I thought this was pretty solid given his long time off.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Apr 11, 2010 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
so what part do you disagree with?
Berto does not have Elite punching power
Berto uses way to much energy
Berto engages carelessly/sloppy
Berto has great speed, but average boxing skill
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by teabaggingexper on Apr 11, 2010 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Now THAT is a beating. Not that Caballero/Yordan fight that they made to be...
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
These guys got more worked up about Yordan trying to pick left hooks past a giant than this fight. Look, HBO’s team needs a refresh. SC had it right. Time to clean house.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Papa/Steward sounds acceptable. They get the job done. No more 3 man teams.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2010 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Bring back Charlie Steiner
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
that'd be nice too
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Steward I don’t mind, Kellerman I don’t mind when he’s being Max Kellerman and not Lil’ Larry. Papa is OK, but you know… I’d prefer they pick up Steve Albert if they could. But Lampley seems stuck in a character these days, Larry is just past it, and Lennox has always been awful.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t mind Steward either, even though he does that “never wrong” schtick. But Merchant was the worst I’ve ever heard him tonight – truly done. And though I’ve enjoyed some Lamps calls over the years, it is time to hang him on the wall. He hit the wall tonight.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
And the shame is, Larry is a very old whore. I hate to put it that way, but this is a guy who knows better and whores his commentary. Merchant has seen real wars, and acted like this was one tonight. I’m not sure if he was pressured to and I don’t care. He was an expensive whore tonight.
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
"Given what has happened in the last month." - Larry
THE EARTHQUAKE WAS IN JANUARY!!!!
Caps off a terrible night from HBO.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
Should I go to the Pavlik fight next weekend?
$100 tickets are still available.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
I'd say yes
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Apr 11, 2010 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Do it for BLH.
UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2010 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
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