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Bad Left Hook Live Boxing Results and Commentary: Ji Hoon Kim v. Ameth Diaz

Tonight at 10pm EDT, we'll be live with discussion and round-by-round coverage of what looks to be an entertaining Friday Night Fights card, leading us into tomorrow's big Showtime two-fight feature with Vazquez-Marquez IV and Perez-Mares. This could be a hell of a weekend for good fights if all goes as it could.

Main Event: Ji Hoon Kim v. Ameth Diaz

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This IBF lightweight title eliminator is scheduled for 12 rounds. Kim (20-5, 17 KO) is quickly becoming a favorite of diehard FNF viewers. He turned some heads when he stopped Koba Gogoladze in the first round in May 2008, his first fight in the States. (Hey, there's a budding potential admission to this post.) He's fought six times since then, winning all the fights by stoppage, though the three he had in his native South Korea were junk. In his two most recent fights, he stopped Zolani Malari in South Africa, and last time out impressed again on FNF with an exciting win over Tyrone Harris (TKO-5).

Diaz (27-9, 19 KO) has been stopped six times in his career, and isn't a big step up from Harris. But the 26-year old Panamanian does have two straight wins over Fernando Angulo (UD-7) and Cesar Soto (UD-9) in his home country. In his most notable fights, he was knocked out in four against Takehiro Shimada, virtually shut out by Joan Guzman, and stopped in four by Souleymane M'baye. He's also been beaten inside the distance by Angulo (back in 2004), Jaime Rangel, Juan Mosquera, and a Colombian named Jorge Luis Noriega Medrano.

This is no marquee attraction, but the ingredients are there for a fun fight, as long as it lasts. Kim's record hides how effective he's become, and he's pretty much all action. Diaz should be willing to meet him toe-to-toe.

Co-Feature: Ruslan Provodnikov v. Emanuel Augustus

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From a prospective FNF favorite to an old one. Emanuel "Drunken Master" Augustus is back, taking a fight with Russian junior welterweight prospect Ruslan Provodnikov on short notice. Augustus (38-31-6, 20 KO) is one of those guys I suspect time may forget, but those who saw him never will. He's provided too much entertainment over the years, and is a welcome replacement for Frankie Figueroa and his "Gato moves" and "thang thang." Figueroa is generally anything but exciting, while Augustus is only boring when the other guy forces it to be that way.

Provodnikov (15-0, 10 KO) is really one of my favorite prospects. At 26, he's very sound fundamentally, and has been compared to Kostya Tszyu, which actually goes further than just looking like Tszyu. He's been brought along carefully and wisely, and in February on FNF scored a KO of Javier Jauregui (which paired with Kim-Harris).

Really, Provodnikov should win without a ton of trouble. Emanuel is 35 years old and is getting past that point where we can truthfully say he is better than his record. He was better than his record. He's living in Australia now, where he's fought four of his last five fights. In his last outing, he was stopped in nine by Wale Omotoso, and before that, he was featured on the despicable Calzaghe-Jones PPV undercard against, coincidentally, Frankie Figueroa. Figueroa won a close eight-round decision.

It's been a while since Augustus truly played the role of spoiler or guy who was a far tougher test than he was supposed to be. The Figueroa fight was close, but Figueroa is a lot better in his own mind than he's ever been in the ring. The last "true" "Drunken Master" performance was probably the fight on FNF where he was robbed against Courtney Burton in 2005. But maybe he's got one more in him. And even if he doesn't, the fight should be entertaining.

Join us at 10pm EDT for live coverage!

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At least Augustus got to avenge the Burton defeat. By knockout, on ESPN2. That must have felt good.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

AND WE'RE LIVE

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

You like saying that, don’t you?

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ji Hoon Kim rocking a bottle of Simply Orange.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

So Diaz had to lose four pounds before weigh-in and wasn’t a good matchup to begin with. Sounds good. Didn’t watch tape either.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Diaz might be tailor-made for Kim.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Vaz Kwez

Marquez can do a little bit more things.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

OK…

Why is it “Vaz Kwez” but not “Mar Kwez”?

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF, “Big Bang Baby”???

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Provodnikov-Augustus about to start

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Provodnikov-Augustus R1

Provodnikov with a left hook to the body. He’s stalking right away. Augustus trying to open up the jab and get that going. Left hook Provodnikov glances, then he goes to the body and pops him upstairs. Provodnikov already looks too strong and quick, but Augustus as always is not here to be a patsy, and he’s landing his shots. Right hand Augustus, big shot Provodnikov! Yeah, this is gonna be fun for however long it lasts.

Jesus, they are nailing each other. Provodnikov getting the better of it, but Emanuel is hanging and landing too. Left hook and a right from Provodnikov. BIG flurry from Provodnikov near the end of the round, and he finishes it with a left hook. Clear Ruslan round, but a fun round.

Provodnikov 10-9

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

10-9 Provodnikov, but that was actually surprisingly competitive.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, this is gonna be fun while it lasts. 10-9 Prod

by Verklemptomaniac on May 21, 2010 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Provodnikov-Augustus R2

Right hand Augustus as they keep throwing hands. Augustus threw 92 in the first, Provodnikov threw 70. Provodnikov switches southpaw briefly. Augustus feels a left hook, but lands in return. Left hook Provodnikov, right hand Augustus right back. Right hand Provodnikov lands. These guys aren’t being cute in any way at all. This is just a fight. This is one where the best man will be left standing, period.

Provodnikov strays low, but no big deal. Augustus has done really good work with the jab this round, I think. Both rounds actually. 30 seconds left in a close round.

Another good flurry by Augustus. I think he takes this one, barely.

Augustus 10-9
19-19

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

10-9, 20-18 Provodnikov

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Who is Terrance Ali?

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Solid journeyman fighter who fought Chavez and many others

If a man ain't found something worth dying for. He ain't fit to live.

by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

10-9 Prov, 20-18, but close.

by Verklemptomaniac on May 21, 2010 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice exchange

If a man ain't found something worth dying for. He ain't fit to live.

by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

10-9 Augustus, 29-28 Provodnikov

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

10-0 Augustus, 29-28 Prov. Go Drunken Master!

by Verklemptomaniac on May 21, 2010 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Provodnikov-Augustus R3

OK guys, get the giant screen-filling graphic down so we can see the goddamn fight.

Well, they are warring now. The first minute is more constant action, and when we pass that minute, they just start WAILING in the corner. Provodnikov lands big, and then Augustus comes firing back. Right hand Augustus snaps Provodnikov’s head back. Provodnikov ocmes right back. ANd then Augustus comes back. Right by Augustus.

This is a hell of a fight so far. Both guys landing good, clean blows. Body shot by Ruslan. Augustus just winging his hands around all over the place. Another exchange, this one at center ring. HUGE right by Provodnikov doesn’t budge Augustus. What a damn fun fight this has turned out to be.

Provodnikov 10-9
Provodnikov 29-28

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Provodnikov-Augustus R4

I really wish this crowd would wake up. They’re getting a real good fight and barely reacting. Prov landed 37/77 last round. Wicked. And Augustus threw 100+ and landed about 30%.

Right hand by Augustus. Right back from Provodnikov. Provodnikov bouncing around a lot now, seeming to be building some confidence. Maybe he feels Augustus running out of steam. Right hand Augustus. Right hand Provodnikov. Double jab Provodnikov, and then Augustus comes back. He just won’t stop punching. Provodnikov is having to work very hard.

Right hand Provodnikov just after Augustus strays slightly low. Another non-stop action round. Wake up, Laredo!

Provodnikov 10-9
Provodnikov 39-37

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Augustus 10-9, 38-38

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

3 rounds to 1 Provodnikov

If a man ain't found something worth dying for. He ain't fit to live.

by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Rock em-Sock em robots

This is a fun fight. Haven’t been this entertained in a while.

by cyke on May 21, 2010 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s time like this, when Augustus really is fighting conventional, that I wonder just how good he could have been if he hadn’t been Mr. Showboat, if he had been properly managed….

What if….

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice

If a man ain't found something worth dying for. He ain't fit to live.

by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Provodnikov-Augustus R5

Teddy has it 38-38 with the rounds going back and forth (P, A, P, A). Bob Papa.

Provodnikov starting to clearly land the better shots, I think. I mean Augustus isn’t backing down but I think it’s starting to become clear. AND THEN A HUGE RIGHT HAND FLATTENS EMANUEL AUGUSTUS! WOW!

Augusts is up, but he takes HUGE SHOTS! PROVODNIKOV LANDING AND SHAKES AUGUSTUS! WHOA! HERE WE GO! PROVODNIKOV WAILING AWAY! HOLY PEARL!

Augustus trying to hang on! AND HE MAKES IT OUT OF THE ROUND!

WOO DADDY!

Provodnikov 10-8
Provodnikov 49-45

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a very pretty combination.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

10-8, 48-46 Provodnikov. He’s got power, no doubt about that.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoa, Augustus almost caught him hard after the knockdown. 10-8 Prov, 48-46 Prov.

by Verklemptomaniac on May 21, 2010 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Lifted him off his feet with that right

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

kostya jr needs a rat tail

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by sonofapsycho on May 21, 2010 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

actually used to have one

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

That whole nose/eye thing is actually a really neat factoid. Thanks, Teddy!

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Provodnikov 10-9, 58-55 same

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Provodnikov-Augustus R6

Augustus trying to box more now it appears. Going back to featuring his jab and using his legs. Provodnikov not pressuring the way he usually does. Provodnikov shakes him again with a HUGE right. Augustus threw a right back in return. Nose bleeding now.

Augustus slows it down again. Final minute now. He’s eating harder shots again this round. Augustus is some hell of a fighter. I thought this could be good, but I didn’t expect this good. Provodnikov is eventually going to stop him, and if he doesn’t, Augustus deserves huge respect.

Provodnikov 10-9
Provodnikov 59-54

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

10-9 Prov, 58-55 Prov. Augustus is still in this, but he’s fading.

by Verklemptomaniac on May 21, 2010 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Augustus is starting to take a good amount of hard punches flush

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Augustus 10-9, 67-65 Provodnikov

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Provodnikov-Augustus R7

Augustus pressuring, but Provodnikov lands a right hand again. Augustus jabbing and using a controlled right, but Provodnikov hits him with a left hook. Both landing again. Augustus much busier this round, but again Provodnikov landing the best punches, and plenty of them. Right hand Provodnikov again. And another. And another. Right to the body now. Provodnikov backs him off with another good shot. Augustus is hanging in well, but just not winning rounds.

Provodnikov 10-9
Provodnikov 69-63

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

10-9 Augustus, 67-65. I missed a chunk of the round, though.

by Verklemptomaniac on May 21, 2010 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

No doubt Augustus will cry he got robbed if this goes the distance

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah come on

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Provodnikov-Augustus R8

Augustus said in the corner he’s tired, sore and may have broken his nose. Right hand Provodnikov has been money all night. Augustus with a left and a right upstairs. He just can’t really back Provodnikov down. Emanuel has definitely slowed down. Big right hand by Ruslan. Augustus doesn’t have the sting he had early on. Augustus complains about Provodnikov going low — it wasn’t that low.

Provodnikov 10-9
Provodnikov 79-72

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

10-9 Provodnikov, 77-74 same

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Augustus trying to pull a Hopkins

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Provodnikov-Augustus R9

Provodnikov drills him with two hard shots to the dome and I think the camera got rattled there. Provodnikov looks like he wants to finish the show and is swinging wild shots. Another right from Ruslan. And an uppercut rocks Augustus a bit. Emanuel is out of this one now. Big right, Augustus is hurt! HUGE RIGHT AND AUGUSTUS GOES DOWN IN A FLURRY!

He’s going to fight on. He’s crazy.

Augustust in trouble again AND DOWN AND IT IS OVER!!!

Ruslan Provodnikov TKO-9

Good fight, good win.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Good stoppage. He’s done

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Good fight, good victory for Provodnikov. Augustus did provide a stiffer test than folks guessed, I think.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

He did better than I thought he would. Especially out of shape on four days notice. Mostly toughness, which he still has a good amount of.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Emanuel complaining to the doctor. He’s got too much pride, really.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

He’ll complain about a bad stoppage later on. It’s his style

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oof. Hell of an effort by Augustus, but Provodnikov was just too young and too strong. Impressive win for Prov.

by Verklemptomaniac on May 21, 2010 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Augustus raises Provodnikov’s hand.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Difference in those 2 fights was Hamed was facing a fighter who was capable of hurting him. Unlike Con

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Well and Hamed was a much bigger star.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

No doubt. Better fighter too. Hamed had an underrated chin. Horrible balance and being out of position were mostly responsible for his knock downs.

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was really good. And I also maintain difficulty with how HBO and most people have remembered Hamed-Barrera. Barrera did definitely win, but you’d think he knocked Hamed down 36 times and won every second.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I only had Barrera winning by like 3 points or something. But the fight became a clowning when Marco full-nelsoned his ass into the turn buckle. Shit was hilarious and pretty much finished Hamed

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

There is no shame in losing to a prime Barrera, especially when it was realistically quite close. I think the way Barrera won his rounds made that fight seem like a more dominant victory for him.

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by Drunken cutman on May 22, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Urango still being #5 in the Ring rankings is weird.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Who would you put over him? The bottom 5 really ain’t that strong. The division ain’t as deep as it’s made out to be

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

A lot of guys. Urango is really not very good. What’s his best win? Ngoudjo? Bailey?

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not saying he is. But Malignaggi is done. Kotelnik best win was a gift. Alvaro and Peterson have done less than Urango. He’s there almost by default.

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kotelnik wasn't given a gift vs Maidana

It was a close fight that could have gone either way. And he beat three shades of shit out of Gavin Rees.

I’d pick most of those guys to beat Urango though.

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by Brickhaus on May 22, 2010 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Kim-Diaz R1

And the referee blesses the fighters with the father, son and holy ghost.

Well this is starting fast. Diaz landing right hands. Diaz trying to blister him fast it appears. Right hand Diaz lands hard! And a big right uppercut! Diaz banging away! Now Kim turns him around and lands a solid right of his own, that one to the body.

Right hand Diaz again. Left hook Diaz, but Kim lands a right hand just after. HUGE RIGHT BY KIM AND DOWN GOES DIAZ!!!!

Diaz is shaky. My GOD that was a right hand. They wave it off with seconds remaining in the round. I can’t blame him. Diaz looks lost in space.

Ji Hoon Kim TKO-1

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF? The Volcano is not a Catholic.

Good, so it can’t go any deeper – Arturo Gatti after being told he was cut to the bone

by The Midnight Rambler on May 21, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gogaladze all over again

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Didn’t really look like Diaz wanted to continue

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kim’s form is improving. It’s still mediocre, but it used to be abysmal.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

It is?

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

From “awful” to “considerably below average”, yes, it is.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, stunningly. It’s still bad but he’s actually gotten better.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

You look at Kim fight, and you’re simultaneously shocked he lost like he did early in his career and completely understanding how it happened. He’s got great tools, but his form is just ugly.

by Verklemptomaniac on May 21, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s got a great punch. Not great tools. He’s as one-dimensional as it gets

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, he’s also got long arms and a pretty good chin. Decent hand speed. But point taken.

by Verklemptomaniac on May 21, 2010 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Swing fight time!

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Atlas and Tessitore expose their ignorance when discussing baseball. Hey those Rays, they might be good!

Golly…that rock n’ roll! It’s here to stay!

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

David Price showing his skills. Just need B.J Upton to get right and my fantasy team will be unstoppable.

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

If I had to guess a Teddy Atlas sentence and my life depended on it, it would be:

“Go to the body” He would tell a fighter who was winning every round to do this with 5 seconds left in the fight. wtf? Is he on automatic , is he a robot, or does he have a new kind of malady?

Good, so it can’t go any deeper – Arturo Gatti after being told he was cut to the bone

by The Midnight Rambler on May 22, 2010 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

I seen Martinez before. Not sure where. Anybody catch where Martinez is from?

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I see Shannon Briggs took out some bum in 1 tonight. Didn’t even know he was still fighting,

by jcarr71 on May 21, 2010 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Nobody crushes the scrubs like Briggs does

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay. So I see Briggs is scheduled to fight Rob Calloway on boxrec. I forgot Calloway existed after Alexeev demolished him in three and stopped even paying passive/accidental attention to him. Apparently I shouldn’t have. In his next fight he was dropped eight times. EIGHT TIMES!

by jcarr71 on May 21, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s Monte Barrett territory, right there.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

8?

Good, so it can’t go any deeper – Arturo Gatti after being told he was cut to the bone

by The Midnight Rambler on May 21, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Briggs-Calloway isn't happening

It was a rumored fight, got added to Boxrec, and never got taken down. He fought Dominique Alexander, who was also recently dusted by Odlanier Solis in the first round. But to do it in 20 seconds is sort of impressive in a way.

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by Brickhaus on May 22, 2010 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

I stand corrected

Evidently he’s still doing both, and fighting Calloway in a couple weeks.

http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=23911&more=1

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by Brickhaus on May 22, 2010 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

"A win over Shannon Briggs would be big," says Calloway. "I’m not going to come back against a journeyman or somebody where a win wouldn’t propel me into a big money fight. I know a win over Shannon Briggs would propel me into a big money fight. I figured, ‘What the hell? I’m going to take a chance.’"

Words fail me.

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by Scott Christ on May 22, 2010 5:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

ugh

Good, so it can’t go any deeper – Arturo Gatti after being told he was cut to the bone

by The Midnight Rambler on May 22, 2010 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

Donald Curry was the man. Loved watching him fight

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by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Is anoyne still watching? Good Lord.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

What do I have better to do?

Other than studying for finals, I mean.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, that was an entertaining round.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah. I’m taking Luna to win

If a man ain't found something worth dying for. He ain't fit to live.

by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I missed the first half of that round watching the end of MOOSIN and a piece of Strikeforce and then came back to THAT.

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by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweet mother of God.

Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."

by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

You gotta be shittin’ me.

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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."

by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

See, this is why you don’t change the channel.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Fuck defense.

If a man ain't found something worth dying for. He ain't fit to live.

by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Ramsey seems to have the better skill package.

If a man ain't found something worth dying for. He ain't fit to live.

by Violent Demise on May 21, 2010 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I may never see these guys again, but I’ll remember them for a while.

Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."

by Scott Christ on May 21, 2010 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Ramsey has the stronger punches. Haha manager says to keep hands up.

by Polish Rifle on May 21, 2010 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

How old are you, Rifle?

Good, so it can’t go any deeper – Arturo Gatti after being told he was cut to the bone

by The Midnight Rambler on May 22, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was reading your profile and hoped that someone was as old or older than me.

Good, so it can’t go any deeper – Arturo Gatti after being told he was cut to the bone

by The Midnight Rambler on May 22, 2010 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

Regardless of the outcome, how about a rematch?

Or better yet, how about they just fight each other for the rest of their careers? I’d watch.

by schraubd on May 21, 2010 11:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Corner didn’t know what to do. Must be there pro debuts too

If a man ain't found something worth dying for. He ain't fit to live.

by Violent Demise on May 22, 2010 12:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Tessitore just shit on Joshua Clottey to praise this fight.

Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."

by Scott Christ on May 22, 2010 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Lordy Lordy Lordy.

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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."

by Scott Christ on May 22, 2010 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Ramsey power is either pretty poor or Rene’ s chin is just straight iron. A lot of flush punches he’s taking

If a man ain't found something worth dying for. He ain't fit to live.

by Violent Demise on May 22, 2010 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

I scored it 39-36 Ramsey Luna

by schraubd on May 22, 2010 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

No doubt Luna wins this

If a man ain't found something worth dying for. He ain't fit to live.

by Violent Demise on May 22, 2010 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

I like Luna as well

Good, so it can’t go any deeper – Arturo Gatti after being told he was cut to the bone

by The Midnight Rambler on May 22, 2010 9:47 AM EDT reply actions  

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