Cunningham vs Hernandez: Live Results and Round-by-Round Coverage
by Scott Christ on Oct 1, 2011 12:02 PM EDT
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Today at 1 p.m. EDT on BoxNation (U.K.), a nice triple-header will come your way featuring a cruiserweight title fight between Steve Cunningham and Yoan Pablo Hernandez, a middleweight matchup between Sebastian Sylvester and Grzegorz Proksa for the vacant European title, and a light heavyweight bout between a pair of top 10 fighters.
Cunningham (24-2, 12 KO) is the top-ranked cruiserweight in the world in the Bad Left Hook rankings, and in most other rankings as well. He'll be putting his IBF title on the line against Hernandez (24-1, 13 KO), a 6'4" Cuban southpaw who has the ability to dethrone the sorta-king today in Germany. I find this fight very interesting for the division -- Cunningham has been at or near the top for years now, but he's also 35 years old and we've seen him have issues against Troy Ross, another southpaw, but one without the height and range of Hernandez. It's definitely a step up in class for Hernandez, but he's 26 years old, talented, has power, and won't be easy for "U.S.S" Cunningham today.
The middleweight fight is a good chance to take a look at Proksa (25-0, 18 KO), a 26-year-old Polish fighter who now lives in the U.K. and has done most of his fighting there since 2008. This will be his first trip back to Germany for a fight since that year, though his last two have been in Spain and Hungary. He's a real talent and could be part of the long-term future of the hurting middleweight division, which has a lot of fighters right on the cusp.
But he'll have to get by Sylvester (34-4-1, 16 KO), a solid veteran fighter who has been around the block. Sylvester's last fight was a decision loss to Daniel Geale, dropping the IBF belt at 160 pounds, and his other notable losses have come against Felix Sturm and Amin Asikainen (his first loss was in his pro debut). He's a really good test for Proksa right now.
Also on the card will be a light heavyweight bout between top 10 contenders Gabriel Campillo (21-3, 8 KO) and Karo Murat (24-1, 14 KO). This is kind of a contention eliminator between the two.
We'll have live round-by-round coverage of both fights. Join us this afternoon!
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In order: Campillo vs Murat, Cunningham vs Hernandez, Proksa vs Sylvester.
Anyway, that’s all not going to start until about 3 p.m., as they’ll be spending the next couple hours farting around apparently. Walsh vs Appleby replay is on now.
Bad Left Hook
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Hope I can join for the Sylvester – bout. Gotta take care about my brother-in-law now. And I definitely know where I’d prefer my attention to be right now.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
Oh. Nothing serious at all. He’s just visiting us. ;)
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
LOL. I lived across the street from the Hills, on Pine Street in Brooklyn. I knew Henry. Michael was part of my group of friends.
Nice. I find the whole gangster thing very interesting. I suppose it’s because it’s so far removed from most people’s ‘normal’ life.
We lived on Pine Street, between Pitkin and Glenmore Avenues. There was a cab service across the street that the Hills were involved in, taking bets on horse racing.
I can only barely remember the Kennedy heist, because I was very young. I just remember Henry disappearing from time to time.
Michael, though, was my friend. He died at least 25 years ago. He was born with spina bifida, and spent all of his years enduring repeated surgeries to straighten his legs.
The father, Henry Sr., worked for the NY subway. He came home drunk every day. I remember him singing opera.
Evening from sunny England.
BBQ done, beer been drunk, the rest of the night will be spent on here whilst watching boxing, and drinking more beer. Good times.
I have to ask — how do all the Americans get access to the fights on British tv? Are y’all just better than me at finding DTs?
What’s your email? I’ll send you something you should bookmark.
Bad Left Hook
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Also, eventually I want to know the lore for how Dan Tucker got its name. It’s such a delightfully random element for insiders on the site.
I had been listening to Springsteen’s We Shall Overcome album and particularly the song “Old Dan Tucker.” I don’t recall exactly why I went with that.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
There’s a folk song, “Old Dan Tucker,” that I used to play on my banjo in Washington Square. Is this the same one?
Yep. Old American folk tune, Springsteen did it on an album of old folk songs.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
what's everyone got for this card?
I’m taking the Hernandez upset, Campillo over Murat, and Proksa over Sylvester.
Bad Left Hook
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Well, not quite live. I won’t spoil.
Bad Left Hook
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Cunningham, Murat and this Proska character.
However, i think Campillo may well deserve the nod but not get it on Murat’s home turf.
Yeah that’s my fear in the Campillo fight.
Bad Left Hook
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I wouldn’t mind that email you sent Shraubd earlier…
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Keys was surprisingly decent last night, I wasn’t really a fan of his when he did the footie on Sky. I’ve heard Paul Dempsey might be presenting a few shows as well, that’d be a good move by BoxNation.
Yeah, Dempsey was the one i forgot to mention. He’s a proper boxing man. Only ever presented boxing shows, as far as i’m aware. I always liked him when he was a regular on Sky.
I agree too that although i’m not really a fan of Keys, he was good last night. He knew to listen to what others were saying and the main thing for me with him is that he is professional and knows how to be the lead man.
I’m really happy with this three fight bill though.
BoxNation is off to a good start, looking at the schedule and i hope they keep it up.
I’ve been wanting to see an all boxing channel for ages.
Rees vs Mathews on Sky too.
A bit spoilt for choice tonight. :)
Yeah I really like their schedule, and Warren partnering up with Sauerland is just excellent. I’m thrilled to get Sauerland cards in English and reliably through my UK dealer.
Bad Left Hook
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It seems the people running BoxNation are keeping an eye on the big boxing websites as well to help gauge peoples opinion. There’s a good chance they will be reading this, so, if you’ve got anything you want them to do, say it here.
On another note, apparently Tyson Fury named his son Jesus Prince Fury.
…how ’bout that?
Bad Left Hook
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I. Effin. Love it.
Up there with Moxie Crime Fighter.
by The Twillness on Oct 1, 2011 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
By the way, I thought that Olusegun vs Chebah was pretty solid entertainment—a FOTM contender at least, despite being pretty one-sided. There were some interesting momentum shifts early, and the combination of Chebah’s resilience and Olusegun dramatic but light-fighted punching kept it interesting. Very good scrap.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Yeah I do too. Morales had a devil enough of a time with Cano that I can’t see him keeping pace with someone like Olusegun. There are still guys he could beat, and decent fighters at that, but Ajose is all wrong.
Bad Left Hook
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Thoughts on George Groves and Dean Powell in the studio:
1/ I hope all the pundits are not going to be Warren’s employees every week.
2/ If Dean Powell does come back i hope they make him stop wearing those ridiculous glasses.
1/ I hope all the pundits are not going to be Warren’s employees every week.
Erm, good luck.
Bad Left Hook
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He did make a point this week of saying that he was a shareholder in the company but not actually the owner.
He obviously has major influence though.
Murat vs Campillo coming shortly
Bad Left Hook
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BTW
David Price v John McDermott has been moved to Nov 19, according to Skytext, to avoid conflict with Ricky Burns v Michael Katsidis Nov 5 on BoxNation.
“Your emcee, who’s only 11…”
Bad Left Hook
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Is Bunce on his own all night or what?
He needs to feed off someone else. I’ve never even heard him in the commentary box before.
It’s a good job there’s no Brits on the bill or Bunce would have a shut out going the other way around. :)
He’s doing a Steve Holdsworth, and that’s not a compliment. I like Bunce’s writing, I like his Boxing Hour show, I’m not too arsed about him as a commentator though.
I find him refreshingly humorous. Doesn’t take the whole thing so seriously.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Morning people. or good afternoon. Which ever. Looks like i woke up just in time. What I miss so far?
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
I have a double on Campillo in the pick em.
Need the underdogs to win this weekend so I can have a shot at the top ten. Except in the Martinez fight, where I have Sergio by decision. I actually think a mid-fight TKO is more likely, but at 2 to 1 the decision seemed the better bet, esp as far behind as I am at this point.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Murat vs Campillo Round 1
Campillo jabbing, and Murat comes back going to the body. Mostly a feeling-out round for both. Campillo’s jab getting in there a little bit, but Murat lands the better shots to the body.
Murat 10-9
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Hey there’s Arthur Abraham. Probably didn’t drive himself.
Bad Left Hook
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If he did drive, he would’ve arrived at the venue two hours early.
by Dave Oakes on Oct 1, 2011 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
A point only the Brits on here will get – Scampi and Lemon nik-nkas don’t taste as strong as they use to. Disappointing.
Mentally I’ll always be a kid. I still find kids TV far more entertaining that adult TV. I’d rather watch Wizards of Waverly Place than Pop Factor. Actually, I’d rather have my knackers hacked off with a rusty spoon than watch Pop Factor.
Hahaha
I still like loads of things that i did when i was a kid.
Can’t say i’ve ever heard of “Wizards of Waverly…..”……WTF!
Murat vs Campillo Round 2
Both doing their work — Murat trying to crowd Campillo and get inside, Campillo trying to jab away. Nothing impressive or amazing from either, really. Murat headhunting a bit this round. Very little between them.
10-10
Murat 20-19
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Murat vs Campillo Round 3
Murat firing rights to the body, Campillo comes back with some arm punches up top, then stiffens up on a jab. Like Murat’s rights to the body. Campillo’s jabs getting in now, and he puts Murat on the ropes with a combination coming right behind. Murat with a straight right, now Campillo throws back. Campillo able to back Murat down pretty well, which is good for him, but I think he lost this round.
Murat 10-9
Murat 30-28
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I have it 2-1 for Campillo, but I doubt the judges do.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I hope Campillo wins after that last apparent robbery against SHUMENOV. The guy is a good boxer and deserves a break.
I haven’t seen much of Campillo before but i am surprised to see Murat on the retreat.
I thought Campillo was a bit of back foot dancer/counterpuncher?
Murat vs Campillo Round 4
Murat starts the round fast, throwing heavy body shots, and putting right hands on Campillo against the ropes, but mostly getting blocked when he goes up top. Campillo backs Murat down again. When Campillo brings a little pressure, he gets Murat out of his fight really easily. Campillo with the jab again. Campillo pressuring, not landing a lot clean, but totally controlling. Then Murat throws back and backs Campillo down a bit. Back to the body from Murat. Fight picking up in pace a bit. Murat with a nice right hand.
Campillo 10-9
Murat 39-38
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Murat vs Campillo Round 5
Murat back to the body. Then Campillo comes forward and Murat stops working. Neither of these guys are landing much with substance. Campillo banging away and catches Murat with a nice shot, staggering him a bit. Bunce gets a moment to go nuts about Murat stupidly showboating. I didn’t really think he was showboating much there. Campillo getting into his groove. Starting to move a little looser. Short right hook by Campillo. Now they trade blows, and this is all of a sudden turning into a fight. Murat trying, but Campillo takes this one.
Campillo 10-9
48-48
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Bunce keeps going on about Campillo being handsome. No doubt he’s gonna ask him out on a date after the fight.
who’s commentating for Boxnation? School boy error. Ha!
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
Murat vs Campillo Round 6
Murat has these little bursts where he looks like he can take control, but Campillo smiles and brings the fight forward again, which really too easily neutralizes Murat, honestly. Good stuff with Murat on the ropes, as Campillo really pours it on. Now he chases Murat around the ring with nothing more than pure activity. Murat just not aggressive enough and starting to give the fight away. Murat closes the round nicely, but not enough.
Campillo 10-9
Campillo 58-57
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
It's pretty decent but not quite as entertaining as last night's scrap, methinks.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
A better Murat round there, but I think Campillo did more damage.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Murat looking either tired or overheated now.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Murat vs Campillo Round 7
Campillo picking Murat apart a bit now. Campillo looks very confident at this point. Murat has no sustained attack and he’s very easy to switch off. Just throw, and he shells up. Murat not getting hit clean a lot, but he’s tiring badly and looks like he could go any time from pure exhaustion. Murat with a lot of tired arm punches now, but nothing landing and campillo starting to fire back before the bell.
Campillo 10-9
Campillo 68-66
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
speaking of painting pictures
Bad Left Hook
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“punching through an invisible trefoil curtain”? Gotta love these British announcers.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Murat vs Campillo Round 8
Campillo coming out throwing shots. Murat’s going to need a miracle if this keeps up. Body and head shots from Campillo. Murat coming on, but Campillo just relaxes and waits for an opportunity to take back the momentum. Murat has a lot of balls — he’s throwing what he has left. I wish Bunce would stop referencing Marvin Hagler as if Hagler is the only fighter he’s ever seen, but I’m enjoying Bunce here. He keeps it moving working alone. Murat getting desperate and firing bombs. Not enough landing though.
Campillo 10-9
Campillo 78-75
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Murat vs Campillo Round 9
Murat coming out to fight, pushes Campillo back, and then Campillo resets himself and takes the pace again. And Campillo successfully takes the fight where he wants it once again. Left hook from Murat swipes Campillo. He’s desperately to find Campillo open for that shot. He needs it, too. Campillo backed down on a left hook, but not hurt too bad. Murat just keeps coming forward. Murat with a body shot and a left hook.
Murat 10-9
Campillo 87-85
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Dave, check this out when you have the time.
I totally agree with the poster and his first paragraph just cracked me up.
The whole thread is funny.
Second post is more my feeling about this topic.
Bad Left Hook
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Murat vs Campillo Round 10
Murat just giving all he’s got. Campillo has faded just a bit in this fight, too, and though it seems like Campillo has dominated the majority of the fight, I don’t think this fight is some blowout.
Murat 10-9
Campillo 96-95
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Bunce – The referee, the white shaft I call him. I really don’t want to know why Bunce calls him that.
Because he’s super cool, apparently. He also noted that the emcee is only 11 years old. Bunce is just delighting me
Bad Left Hook
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Murat vs Campillo Round 11
Campillo having more success this round, but his output has dropped in a big way. Murat throwing his hands but not landing clean. Left hand by Campillo. Campillo rips him with a left that does hurt Murat. Murat fires with a bomb right, but he’s just got no zip left. God bless him he’s hanging in.
Campillo 10-9
Campillo 106-104
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
this fight is no thriller, but it’s got a lot of grit. This fight has balls.
Bad Left Hook
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This reminds me of those long outdoor fights of your (even though this is indoors). They're clearly suffering as much
from the heat as from each other.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Murat vs Campillo Round 12
Campillo looking to close in style, it appears. May have saved some just for this round. Campillo landing shots, and setting it up with his jab still. HERE COMES MURAT! HERE HE COMES IWTH A MINUTE LEFT! MURAT THROWING ALL HE’S GOT AND CAMPILLO IS HURT! MURAT THROWING BOMBS! Campillo trying to stay away! What drama this is! left hook just misses! Campillo jabbing again, looks like his legs are back. Right hand by Murat, mostly blocked. Murat backs off and showboats with 10 seconds left like an idiot. Still think Campillo just took the round as he won the first two minutes handily.
Campillo 10-9
Campillo 116-113
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Fun ending to a tough and intriguing fight.
I lost track of my score, but Scott’s seems about right to me.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
oh good the scores are having difficulty being compiled
Bad Left Hook
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Murat vs Campillo Scores
115-113
117-111
114-114
Draw
Didn’t say who the first two were actually for.
Bad Left Hook
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They don’t, one is 115-113 and the other is technically 111-117. I figure Murat got the 15-13 and Campillo the 17-11
Bad Left Hook
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Bullshit. I was robbed of my double in the pick em, not to mention Campillo getting screwed. That was pretty clearly messed up at the end there. It looked like they were “adjusting” their scores.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
So fucking sick of German judging.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
It’s been in the works. It’s a real piece of shit of a fight.
Bad Left Hook
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Absolute waste of time and a joke at best. Wladimir should be ashamed of that matchmaking. I really believe that. Horrible fight. Horrible.
Bad Left Hook
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I know i won’t be watching.
It’s not even like Wlad deserves a gimme, seen as most of his recent fights could be classed as gimmes.
The fight is so bad it honestly makes me think a bit less of Wladimir, a fighter I believe is very admirable for the most part.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Garbage fight. Why can't some of these sub-Klitschko guys fight EACH OTHER instead of lining up for the slaughter.
I mean, I know why ($), but still.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Mormeck isn’t even kind of in the running. He hasn’t even looked good in his comeback. He robbed Oquendo, barely got by Timur Ibragimov and Vinny goddamned Maddalone. It’s the worst fight either of the brothers have taken in years.
Bad Left Hook
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Yes. And by a lot, IMO. I’d pick Sosnowski over current Mormeck anywhere but France, where Mormeck might survive ten and “win.”
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I definitely didn't mean that as praise for Mormeck! But yeah...
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I don’t agree with the fight at all, But it’s not like some undeserving fighter is being denied
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
if Wlad was more agressive
he’ll probably blast Mormeck in 2,maybe 1,but Wlad will probably drag him.
It seems every time he’s in camp he gets that same nick.
Bad Left Hook
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Alright, cruiser fight up next. i really, really like Hernandez in this fight, and I say that as a fan of Cunningham.
Bad Left Hook
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I haven’t been that impressed with Hernandez, to be honest.
He got Ko’d in 3 by Braithwaite, after all. I know he may have improved and Cunnigham is not a big puncher, but even so……….
Maybe Cunninham has slipped a bit since the Troy Ross fight though.
I still go with USS.
I picked Hernandez as well.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I will always be grateful to Steve Cunningham for his terrific performance against Adamek.
What a great, great fight that was!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Another Draw!
TD after four rounds.
Was a good fight too, but looks like Mathews got pulled out by the doc with a broken nose.
Cunningham vs Hernandez Round 1
Cagey first two minutes, then Hernandez slips in the corner. Cunningham looks comfortable in there, but then WHAM! DOWN GOES USS CUNNINGHAM ON A HUGE LEFT HAND AND IT HAS GOT TO BE OVER! CUNNINGHAM IS A MESS! VANN LETS IT CONTINUE! HERNANDEZ COMING HARD AND CUNNINGHAM HANGING ON! ANOTHER CHOPPING LEFT BUT CUNNINGHAM JUST BARELY SURVIVES THE ROUND!
Hernandez 10-8
Bad Left Hook
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Oi vay! This isn't lasting long!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Cunningham vs Hernandez Round 2
Naazim doing all he can to get Cunningham more time, getting crap all over the corner to be cleared out. Hernandez stalking to open the round, but not being stupid. Cunningham very tentative to start the round, but Hernandez not pressing either. Cunningham looks like he has his legs back and with little happening, he’s getting some breaks from Hernandez, who doesn’t look too eager to lead the action.
Cunningham 10-9
Hernandez 19-18
Bad Left Hook
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Cunningham vs Hernandez
Both throwing, but now Hernandez is cut on top of the head after a clash of heads. Cunningham leaving himself open when he throws his right hand. I just don’t quite get why Hernandez is looking to do here. Even when he does throw he doesn’t seem to be doing so with much intent. Left hand by Hernandez. Right hand by Cunningham mostly blocked.
Cunningham 10-9
28-28
Bad clash of heads on the replay.
Bad Left Hook
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If he was in any other division, I think Cunningham could be a star. He’s talented, vulnerable, and in exciting fights. I’m really a big fan.
Yeah, I like that too
He’s a genuine Navy guy.
Also seems to have a good head on his shoulder. And he looks like he should be on the cover of a Conan the Barbarian video.
Cunningham vs Hernandez Round 4
Big straight left from Hernandez. Still tentative. I don’t want to say both guys are scared to take shots, because I don’t think that’s it. They have real respect for each other. Hernandez with a little right hook, not much on it. Good straight left glances again. Cunningham seems just a slight bit trigger shy when he comes forward. A hair slow to get off, like he’s telegraphing a bit.
Hernandez 10-9
Hernandez 38-37
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
“Some sort of ziggle-zank”? Can someone from the UK translate that for me?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
ziggie zag cut
like a lighting shape
Steven bunce for ya#
by Sweet science on Oct 1, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Shit was inescapable for a summer. I was 15, was at the beach, and had functioning ears. Everyone has certain things they don’t want to remember but that stick to their minds anyway, assuming their minds are functioning.
Bunce will probably manage to get the Spice Girls into his commentary at some point.
He includes all kinds of crap.
Cunningham vs Hernandez Round 5
Cunningham nearly catches Hernandez big with a counter right. Steve looking a bit sharper to start this round, Hernandez getting a bit more brave. both make for a better fight, I’m guessing. Cunningham with a little right, but not big. Think Buncey has gone in a bit deep for Cunningham here, but he’s settled in nicely.
Cunningham 10-9
47-47
Bad Left Hook
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Starting to feel like Hernandez had his chance and blew it
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
me too
I gave you a chance, you had your chance, AND YOU BLEW IIIIT. YOU BLEW IT.
Bad Left Hook
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I like the movie, but it’s so grossly flawed.
Bad Left Hook
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Cunningham vs Hernandez Round 6
Cunningham pressing Hernandez pretty well. He’s gotten into a groove now. Hernandez has nothing but power shots left it appears. And he’s leaving himself wide open. Cunningham looking like it’s an easy fight for the moment.
Cunningham 10-9
Cunningham 57-56
Bad Left Hook
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oh good lord
Mickey Vann is the guy who forced Katsidis vs Earl to go on after Earl’s corner tried to stop it, and he stops this on THAT cut?
Bad Left Hook
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I can barely see the cut now. What the hell!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
“I know we’ll have a rematch,” says Bunce. Ask Troy Ross.
Bad Left Hook
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Well it’s Germany so it takes a fucking half hour to add six rounds of scores.
Bad Left Hook
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Cunningham vs Hernandez Scores
57-56 Cunningham
58-55 Hernandez
59-54 Hernandez
Yoan Pablo Hernandez by technical decision
Shit scores. Cunningham just got jobbed bad.
Bad Left Hook
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true, but you just won a triple in the pick em.
I smell a rat. Is SC bribing these judges?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I just thought he was the right matchup. Then I’m watching the fight and I thought he blew it. Now I thin Cunningham was jobbed in every single way.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I'm with you man.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
It pisses me off because quite honestly Cunningham is perhaps the nicest person in boxing. It is a shame that he of all people get the shaft.
"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."
Well, these fights are not going to reassure anyone about the soundness of boxing scoring.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
did you watch the Walsh fight last night though?
Wow, what a fight
by Sweet science on Oct 1, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it was a good ‘un.
Like you mentioned, they got off to a good start and i’m sure they will have more good cards to come, looking at the schedule.
I hate to say it, cos i think the Sauerland deal is a good one on paper, but you nearly always end up with controversy whenever it’s these German cards.
Even otherwise sane judges seem to get all ziggle zaggle when they drink the water in Deutschland.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Mickey Vann could have easily stopped that fight in the first round with Cunningham flopping around like a fish. If he’s so concerned about safety, why didn’t he?
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Uuh. What’s going on here. Didn’t see the fights til now, but that doesn’t sound good. There’s an agenda tonight (again), is it?
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
Cunningham as knocked down hard, and with a different ref it would be completely reasonable for him to stop the fight given how he looked, but for this ref to stop the fight on a cut as trivial as one can get…. it just reeks of shit.
"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."
So, if they wanted Hernandez to win, why didn’t they stop it then?
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
That’s a fair point Dr Henrik, but it always seem that whener it goes to the scorecards, that’s where they rob you.
I’m not into that one. For sure it’s a pity that there’s so much controversy again. Actually I’m quite tired of it. Just hoping that the Sylvester-fight will be a fair one (like the last was), but I’m not gonna set my hope to high tonight.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
I am disturbed over the incompetence of the ref and the cards are highly questionable to anyone who saw the fight. Cunningham was on cruse control.
"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."
Scott judged it 57-56, that sounds rather close. But after all I’m reading here, it sounds like just another robbery. It’s a shame.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
I could have seen it 57-56 for Hernandez maybe. But 58-55 and 59-54 were atrocious.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Cunningham feels he was “set up.”
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Lets hope that he gets a rematch or another fight with Huck.
"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."
Well to be fair I won’t cry for him if he doesn’t get a rematch. Troy Ross didn’t get one with him and it was every bit as deserved.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
You know that was a very unusual fight, with the thumbing.
"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."
Cunningham also got an exception to take this fight instead of rematching Ross. He should have fought Ross again.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
It would be nice, but where to they have the fight? Germany? Montreal? In an undercard for Huck?
"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."
They did it in Germany once already. That fight was not starving for location. It was starving for Cunningham honoring a rematch.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I don’t remember how the crowd being all that good…. I know they weren’t the main even for sure.
"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."
So what? This wasn’t the main event either.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
My point is that, both fighters don’t have a belt, there isn’t an mandatory eliminator, don’t draw anyone, so I am not sure if each boxers promoter would even care to make the fight even if it is deserved.
"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 feel for Cunningham. He’s a nice bloke who overcame a bad knockdown tonight to then get jobbed. Not good.
I kinda felt like he was pulling a Marquez/Pacquiao 1…. He got his stuff together and was on his way to winning all the rounds afterwards.
"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 don’t think he’s too bad a prospect. He’ll surely wind up with a glorious IBF or WBO or WBA belt that he steals from some poor unsuspecting soul.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Bunce is humming to himself between rounds. How professional.
I must admit i prefer him on comms than in the studio though.
I always find it hard to tell if he is having the craic or he just a bit of a buffoon.
I think it’s more the former, to be fair. He’s just having a LAAAAUUUGH!
But he don’t half witter on about all sorts of bollocks.
I can picture him now. Slurring his words and insultung people at ringside, eventually falling asleep and letting occasional loud farts out.
Oh, by far.
Surely, in a quiet moment to himself, Steve Holdsworth must wonder, “why am i still on Eurosport”?
Answer: Because you have terrible judgement and there is proof that people are clinically depressed after listening to your atrocious “commentary”
“occasional loud farts” really got me
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
See? Dustin Dirks is great. Dave will one day eat his (own) shit.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
We’ve seen two brutal knockouts on this show.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
After defeating Parfait Tindani, Dirks now sets his sights on Bananasplit Jones.
Bad Left Hook
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Groves always looks like a badly dressed schmuck to me.
You’re on tv, for crying out loud. Make a freaking effort.
He’s got Adam Booth’s cocky aura about him too, imo.
Gotta make a call so not gonna RBR this one, but do have it on.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I know very little about Proksa. But Sylvester is very inconvient. Quite freaky frame, looooong hands. But surely beatable on points.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
Maybe a bit overconfident from what I caught from the building-up of the fight.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
Won’t be shocked if he legitimately loses.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Sylvester vs Proksa Round 1
Sylvester with a jab. Proksa trying to land weird overhand lefts. Proksa more active to start the fight, switching stances and peppering Sylvester’s gloves. Good left by Proksa. Proksa looks beyond loose in there. Another left gets in.
Proksa 10-9
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Sylvester vs Proksa Round 2
Proksa looks way too good for Sylvester so far. Toying with him, even. Sylvester cut under the right eye and just getting chased around the ring and nailed with left hands. Proksa has this Sergio Martinez thing going on. Fighting very arrogantly and just taking him apart. That’s a good amount of blood on Sylvester, who just isn’t fighting and can’t figure out how to approach this guy. Another left hand gets in for Proksa. Sylvester doing nothing. Proksa having his way in there.
Proksa 10-9
Proksa 20-18
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
bad location on that cut
Fight isn’t gonna go too long.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Sylvester looks awful and like he’s got no idea what to do with this guy.
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Proksa vs Sylvester Round 3
Proksa still having his way. Proksa way way too fast. Sylvester hurt and pushed back to the corner. Right hooks and lefts landing. Proksa looking for a murderous uppercut from range, too. Sylvester can’t do a damn thing.
Proksa 10-9
Proksa 30-27
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Fight’s over.
Grzegorz Proksa RTD-3
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I don’t think anyone is going to complain about how the fight ended.
"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."
Sylvester looks quite done.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
Bunce is at it again, calling Proska “good looking”.
I’m sure he jsut burped down the microphone too.
Must be that pie he ate before the card, washed down by ten pints of beer.
Yeah that was a bit of a misstep.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Proksa says he’s ready for Sturm.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
based on what I saw tonight
that would be an intresting matchup. Sturm almost got outhustled by Macklin, and Proksa looked alot more fluid than him
by Sweet science on Oct 1, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Was Proksa tonight like he was against Booth or Navascues? I thought he was pretty reckless against the former, but a real eager beaver, and arrogantly confident. I don’t recall much of the Navascues fight, but I don’t think he was very impressive in that one.
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