Bute vs Johnson: Live Results and Round-By-Round Coverage
by Scott Christ on Nov 5, 2011 8:00 PM EDT
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Tonight at 9 p.m. EDT on Showtime (U.S.), BoxNation (U.K.) and Bell PPV (Canada, $59.95 (!)), Lucian Bute will defend his IBF super middleweight title against veteran Glen Johnson. In the co-feature, junior welterweights Pier Olivier Cote and Jorge Luis Teron will do battle.
Bute (29-0, 24 KO) is taking arguably the toughest fight of his career to date. Though Johnson (51-15-2, 35 KO) is 42 years old, he's still a strong contender at 168 pounds, and is a step up from Bute's opponents to date.
Bute is widely favored by oddsmakers, but that could be a misreading of this matchup. Johnson is coming off of a loss to Carl Froch, but styles make fights, and Glen's ability to fight well inside could be a major test for Bute this evening.
We'll have live coverage of both fights tonight, provided by myself, but don't forget that we'll also be covering the HBO show, led by Andrew Fruman, in another post that will be up shortly. Those interested will be able to catch this show and the HBO main event.
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Damn, 1087 posts on the previous thread. I know it’s not a record-breaker, but it’s pretty damn high!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Not quite, but it’s up there.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Used to have a spreadsheet for this stuff but lost it when hard drive failed. I should do that again. Hello my next 43 minutes.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
first to come across that was bigger:
Klitschko vs Haye had 1155
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
For a Brit card
That is pretty good going
i think Cleverly Bellow done well too
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Haye vs Ruiz had a big turnout in ‘10 and that wasn’t on US TV.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Not often brit cards do this well though is it?
I guess today is a good boxing weekend. What with Kirkland Angulo and Bute Johnson fighting later. And Katsidis is never in a dull fight so I guess that helped
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
No this may have been all-time best for a UK card.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
TBH I expect bigger turnouts anyway
BLH is still going to grow and grow.
I remember you saying Mayweather was in Manny’s league when it came to traffic in September, something Manny ussually trumps him on. I expect bigger numbers for the Marquez Manny fight than before if im being honest.
BTW, Love the new writers and staff Scott.
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
What was the biggest RBR? Was it March Badness?
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
It wasn’t March Badness — that did get topped. Something had like 1200+ total, I think one of the big PPVs with the different threads.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Fuck, now I am going to try to look it up.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Might be hard
There was a time when there was two separate threads. One for the undercard and one for the main event… hope your math is good:)
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell, there was a time on BadLeftHook when you could count the posts on your toes!
Really proud of how much this site has grown over the years.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
I sometimes look on the really old RBR
I think Hopkins Calzaghe barly had three figures
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
That about reflected the actual interest though. Christ, I still can’t get over getting thrown into the basement at Dempsy’s for that fight. I even said to the owner, " But, it’s the REAL light-heavyweight championship. It’s REAL!" MMA won, though.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Haha
but still… if that fight were to happen tonight you would still be looking at 700+ comments on here.
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, maybe you are right. But more than 500 of them would be of the “why the fuck am I watching this” variety, I think!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Actually, I never “hated” MMA fans more then I did that night. It felt like they were they Eloi, dancing and playing upstairs while us Morlocks suffered through the horrible Hopkins-Calzaghe mess.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
I watched it not so long ago
It was a better fight than I remembered if im being honest.
Won’t be for you, being a massive Hopkins fan ;)
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh
You can have that fight. I am a Hopkins fan, but not of that awful fight. :)
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
I like both fighters, but I thought both fighters lost that fight. It was horrible.
Nobody will read this and care and why should they?
I felt like "I" lost the fight
That’s how bad I thought it was.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Not a judgement on who won the fight, btw, just from the perspective of “these dudes are matched like oil and vinegar.”
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
For the record, who did you have winning
I know some people think Hopkins won it
I just could not see it that way, even when I watched it back
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
For the record, I was trapped in Dempsy’s basement in New York City with an almost 100% British crowd, and I had a $50 bet going with the British guy sitting at my cheap-ass folding table. At the end of the fight, I said “Take it, take it, I don’t care who won this bullshit.” And, to his credit, he said, “Me neither, let’s just go in together on a bottle.”
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Then, you would have gone away richer and soberer, Sweet Science
But… man, that fight still stunk!!!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Live. They had more of the undercard lined up since they have literally no programming but boxing to get in the way.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Sounds like Molitor robbed Gauthier… Gutted, I had money on Gauthier. Molitor is a finished fighter.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
So what are the chances...
that we can catch both Bute/Johnson and the Angulo fight?
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You’ll be fine. HBO doesn’t start until 10:15 and they have a co-feature, too.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Unless I find a perfect stream im catching some sleep for the Kirkland fight
Got a soccer match in the morning and Sky have the fight on tape delay so I don’t want a shit stream or spoilers
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
so just move from here to there... nice
so then you’ll just be spectator then on that thread?
I may have to go take advantage of a near expiring groupon tonight with my wife, we’ll see how she feels, I hope to stay home and watch boxing though…
Cross your fingers for me!
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HERE IS WHAT I HAVE SO FAR. 6 FOR 6. i'M GOING FOR IT ALL THE BULL IS ON THE MOVE
Mora over Flores (Flores was topnotch years ago but was out of action between 2002 ands 2010)
Angulo over Kirkland (shoot out)
Lebedev over Toney (Toney is too old for this guy)
Sillakh over Ismailov (slick and stylish)
Bute over Johnson (could be a stoppage)
Molitor over Gauthier (Molitor on comeback trail) Green over Demer (so is Green)
Quillen over McEwan (Kid Chocolate steps up)
Wilder over TBA (This is getting sickening)
Arreola over Butler (easiest pick of the year)
Groves over Smith (Brit dust up)
Jones over Marrone (Marrone will get chilled)
Rojas over Ledsma
"Luck is when preparation meets opportunity." - Mike Quarry
Keep it flowing
I like the “Gentleman Jack” type of Jack Daniels, myself.
And a few bottles of beer. :)
I have nothing against bourbons and american whiskey but I really do prefer the irish and scotch forms of the art…
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Not too fussy over which beer but, strangely, i do like these American bottled beers, both Budweiser and Coors, for some reason.
Budis always welcome
Im on the fosters atm
trying to get into Ale too
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, you sinned in my eyes. I hate them with a passion. Whenever Polish friends of my wife come here, or when I meet Brits that come here for Hatton fights, I make it a point to introduce them to great American craft beer…
I’m not with you there, sorry…
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It’s your body’s way of telling you that you want water.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Oh, i drink plenty of water. I’m somewhat of a health nut.
I can’t believe how choosy you guys are about beer though.
Just because it’s common beer, it don’t mean BUd don’t taste good.
It hurts my feelings that this is what you consider American beer…
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Honestly
I was ready for going to bed but with all this talk of beer i have just cracked open another bottle of….
BUD- WEIS – ER
BURP!
:)
Sounds like Molitor’s not quite on that comeback trail.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I had a double on Toney getting KO'd
really has hurt my pickem. I had a single on Burns by decs and a double on Groves by stoppage
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Bute may be the first to stop Glen since Hopkins did it years ago. Bute looks as ripped as colied steel.
"Luck is when preparation meets opportunity." - Mike Quarry
Ted, the over on this is guaranteed. Look for No Big Action until the final two rounds.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Oh, I was saving this as a surprise, but…
NO!
Steve Albert is calling the fights tonight.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I consider it an early Christmas present
No awkward pauses leading into him randomly shouting about Kelly Pavlik, “ALCOHOL REHAB!”
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
He is not the one who bites and cross dresses, is he?
"Luck is when preparation meets opportunity." - Mike Quarry
That’s Marv. And I don’t know what Kenny might be into.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Look, here’s the thing about Woods. Woods gave Cloud a hell of a losing fight, and he was a very ringworn dude at the time. Woods was old but has a good boxing brain, so while doing a lot less he was able to bit Cloud at will and really control the tempo. Bernard Hopkins, even now at 86 years old, will really torment Cloud in a way you don’t usually see. It’s just a tailor fit for style.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
"hit" Cloud at will
Not “bit”, like Golota, Tyson, and Count Dracula!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Dracula was always vulnerable to a good cross.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 5, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Hahah
Rec’d
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
My Showtime channel isn’t working tonight….great.
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
lol DIE DIE DIE!
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Nov 5, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Bute-Johnson is going to be dull for the first seven or eight rounds, I think. Not because their “bros” but because, they are so used to each other by now from sparring.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
So it should be a good technical battle then don’t you think? That’s what I’m looking for here, I had Katsidis earlier, so I’ve had my fill of punch like a maniac…
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I’ve had my fill of punch like a maniac…
Not tuning into Kirkland Angulo then?
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah you got me there...
let me rephrase…
my fill of punch like a maniac for twelve rounds…
I have not had my fill of punch like a maniac for four rounds…
When does Brandon Rios fight again?
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Oh yeah, I’m really curious how it’s going to play out.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Will this undercard fight be good?
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
Cote’s a legit prospect. Teron used to be. Could be good. Teron has little to lose here and Cote always fights to impress.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I'm interested
in any Jr Welterweight fight, in my head that division is the division where 1-8 is a pretty good fight… and I like to see some of these younger guys fight..
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I think this is lose-lose for Bute. If he wins, the haters will say Johnson was old and washed up, if he wins, they will say so what, Johnson was old and washed up.
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
He fought Jean Paul fuckin Mendy last time out. He has nothing to lose in terms of the perception of guys he fights.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Bute’s been waiting for this Super Six noise for a couple of years now. Johnson is the best he can get… but you’re right that haters are gonna hate.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
he doesn’t look much like Apu. I mean he’s kinda brown? Hahahaha, racism.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Lol
My sentiments exactly. That man looks nothing like Apu.
Hey, I'll take it from here because you obviously don't know what you're doing... Lie down now, rest, and we'll talk about this when you regain your senses. --The Knockout Mechanism.
He doesn’t even have a goddamn moustache, let alone a pompadour.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
17 more fights
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Nov 5, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bute pulled out
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Nov 5, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
but there's still a chance she's pregnant anyway...
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Wonder if Bute’s 2nd grade teacher Marlon Wright will ref his fight tonight
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
Mark Nelson is the referee
Wonder no more!
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Most American main eventers in their hometowns don’t get receptions like Cote got here.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
or spanish, or german, or korean, or chinese
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
or american, or kiwi, or pakistani, or russian
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
HEY!! My name is in the French language.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
I love the French
and the French language… The Brits on the other hand
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Cote vs Teron Round 1
Cote to the body, then a left hook upstairs lands. Hard right to the body. Cote is ripping away at Teron right away. Hand speed is very obvious. Right hand from Cote. Another right bangs the gloves. Teron popped again. He’s outclassed here. He looks lost. Very slow. HUGE RIGHT AND THAT SMASHED TERON! HE STAYS UP! What a SHOT that was!
Teron can’t do anything with him. He’s trying to just slow him down now. Left hooks fired away. Another one, adn a right behind it. Teron looks hopeless here in the first round. Uppercut right hand stings Teron, and he ties up again. ANOTHER big uppercut! Cote UNLOADING on the ropes, but Teron staggers Cote on a counter! Cote is hurting! But here comes Cote again! Yeah, Cote was hurt there. He’s tying up and hanging on. Teron might need this too.
Cote 10-9
Oh doctor!
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Teron is rangy. Teron is fighting with his back on the ropes. Does not compute.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 5, 2011 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
Big, big start!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Alright!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Cote vs Teron Round 2
DOWN GOES TERON ON A RIGHT HAND TO OPEN THE ROUND! LITERALLY THE FIRST THING TO HAPPEN! Teron’s eyes look glassy. cote coming in, LEFT HOOK AND DOWN HE GOES AGAIN! he’s busted open – he’s not making it up. IT’S OVER!
Pier Olivier Cote KO-2
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Very good, savage, explosive result.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
The kid can throw them hands.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
WHY WOULD THE REF EVEN COUNT FOR THAT? CALL A DAMN DOCTOR!!
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I don’t have a problem with the ref counting. The fighter wasn’t out cold or anything, or showing any signs that he needed immediate medical attention (as opposed to attention 6 seconds from now).
It was clear he was never gunna get up no matter how hard he tried
Get him attention ASAP imo
having said that, Im no ref… and have not attended any seminars…. but just my opinion
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Call the Morgue!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
I’m thinking just to cover themselves. To many be complaining about early stoppages. Can’t have things both ways
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
He was never gunna get up from that
Get the goddamm doctor in the ring
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
He's French....
hate now or forever hold your peace.
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Oh dear god....
To be fair, I did say the French Language…. As long as he keeps his mouth shut in front of a microphone….
Im gunna mute my TV for the next 10 minutes
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Just call him, “L’assassin.”
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
He does seem to have a shaky chin… Teron’s only punch in the fight shook him, so that may make him even more intriguing
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
He’s vulnerable defensively. He’s all action.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
he will get fights, for sure
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
We’ll see if he develops, he’s still young, he may be one of those fighters that needs to be knocked out before he can go on a run
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He seems like one of those guys who is what he is to me, but I could be wrong. He’s never going to be a good defensive fighter.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
That’s not “narrating,” Andre.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I guess
But I thought he “won the exchange”, so to speak.
Froch’s trash talk is only good if no one is immediately responding, IMO. If they are he just sounds like a poor man’s David Haye.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I may be able to get
in bute and johnson and have to find a way to watch the other fight later on…
goddamn groupon
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Is there an undercard fight for Kirkland/Angulo?
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
ah perfect, i can probably watch bute johnson completely then move to HBO
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
You can. You will. It will be fine.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
We’ve seen a few guys tonight who prove the rule…. “stay down as long as you can.”
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
That’s a great quote.
“He’s a great guy. But there’s a lot of great people in the world.”
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Gandi, Mother Theresa, Julius Caesar, lots of them
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
I might have been able to take Gandhi in the ring
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
Gandhi by points
He’d dictate the pace of it for me
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
And then get you laying down next to him
Smart bloke
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
WBC would still mint a belt for it
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
You should never be hopping up and down looking at a ref say “FIVE.” It’s tough, because of pride, but it’s crazy to do that. It won’t make the judges give you that point back.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Head says Bute. Screw my head, GO GLEN JOHNSON
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 5, 2011 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
It wasn’t a “criminal decision” that Bute wasn’t in the Super Six. It was a financial one.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Man Bute has the best goddamn entrances. I love this new wrinkle. Outstanding.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
NananaNAnanaNANaaaaaaah
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
HIT ME WITH THE U2, YOU ROMANIAN DYNAMO
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
i became a U2 fan because of bute
Manning out for season + Texans "improved" defense = Texans AFC South Division CHAMPS
by battle axe of doom on Nov 5, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I re-loved this song because of Bute.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
The U2 shit, of course.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
I mean, it was GOING to happen, marching band or not.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
wow… on the brit feed… it’s not IF bute wins, it’s how he wins?
I don’t think they’re that far apart right?
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Bute is a -1000 to -1300 favorite on the books.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
unless summit freak happens
It is a question od decs or stoppage for Bute
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
He should come out to “Shake Your Bute”
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 5, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
You know, Bute has come out to this one several times now, and I almost get it. It’s almost cool that someone could get psyched for a fight to “Streets Have No Name.”
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Although "Red Hill Town" would be better
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Shall we just create a sepearate thread for music talk?
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
no… I like the random talk mixed with the boxing purist talk..
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Once the fighting starts
the side talk cuts out for the most part anyway…
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Unless you have a fight like the one in the last thread
Can’t even remember their names it was that bad
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as no one mentions what Pascal walks out to.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
I prefer fights where I hate one fighter… easier to root for the other one… these two guys are nice and i have nothing against either of them… i guess I’d like to see Johnson win it
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
Having never watched Bute fight live
(God I love Boxnation) Im interested to see how he does
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
oh I love those french-candian girls…..
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
Right
French-Canucks vs. Tecate Girls would be a very tempting PPV!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Never Boo the Road Warrior!
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
They cheer spirited challengers after the fight. Andrade became a Quebec favorite.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Both Bute and Glen looking in shape and ready to get it going!
Bad Left Hook
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-- Fritzie Zivic
That's the good news
the bad news is we haven’t had a ref ruin a fight yet…
so we’re due for it..
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But Gentleman Johnson is ALWAYS ready to go!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
And here we go!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Come on, Road Warrior!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Hmm
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Bute vs Johnson Round 1
Cuffing right hook by Bute. Glen flicking his jab, staying at the distance Bute wants for now. Well short on the jab. May be trying to lure him in. 1-2 from Glen is short. Bute jabs. Johnson shoots a right to the body, not quite there. Feeling-out round for both in the first two minutes. Good left hand from Johnson when Bute comes in, right as they talk about Bute’s low right hand. he looks for it again but doesn’t get it. Straight left from Bute, and another one. Bute closes the round strong.
Bute 10-9
If Johnson stays at that distance it’s going to be a fruitless night for him.
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Bute 10-9 on the strength of those last two punches. Not that they were anything crazy, but it was a very quiet round.
10-9 Johnson
Bute not getting off until the end, but Johnson landed a bunch of good jabs to the head and body throughout the round.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 5, 2011 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
Whole lotta upper body movement going on
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My thoughts
Not that that is a bad thing if your a Bute fan
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Bute round, but curious whether Johnson is just going to let him fly for awhile.
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-- Fritzie Zivic
yep
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Johnson is really more than a half step slow right now. His jab is meaningless right now, throwing it like he’s blind.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Bute vs Johnson Round 2
Bute looking to get his jab going. Johnson is just staying out there at good range. Little right from Bute stops a Johnson right hand coming in. Johnson pumping that jab out, but he’s mostly well short with it. Johnson very tentative, not getting inside. Not even trying to get inside. Jab, jab, jab. way too far out to beat Bute. Bute with a looping left, blocked, Johnson’s right in return is short. Another right a bit short, nicks Bute’s chest. Johnson really needs to pick this up.
Bute 10-9
Bute 20-18
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gettin’ these up really quick… are you occupying the future?
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my experience has been that streams are usually on a delay… not sure why
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
Because they’re being captured from a TV.
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SC is the RBR "Freejack"!!!
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"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
10-10, 20-19 Johnson
Not much landed for either guy
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 5, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
Bute is too twitchy atm.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
meant GJ
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Johnson is too twitchy, not Bute
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Jrok up to this point is a psychic... slow first two
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But you know what? I didn’t expect Bute to be quite as busy as he is right now. But yeah, they are going at exhibition speed so far.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Bute vs Johnson Round 3
Very slow start to this round as well. Look, neither of these guys are doing much at all. If you had it 20-20 I’d understand. Johnson with a nice jab. Long right misses. Bute really quiet this round. Johnson off balance on a right hook. Uppercut comes in from Bute. I don’t know what it is, Johnson really looks mentally vacant tonight. Two lefts from Bute, both blocked, right from Johnson misses. Right hand misses again. Glen is just not there. Bute comes in with a left, blocked by the glove. Johnson again misses a right.
Bute 10-9
Bute 30-27
he’s landing the better punches. And he’s not landing many.
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I was looking for sparring videos with these two this week. Now I’m seeing one.
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It doesn’t help that these brit announcers sound like they’re tired and annoucing a golf match..
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I think there in a booth somewhere
Don’t think there in Canada
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
not enough atmosphere
and that reflects in the tones of the commentators. Don’t have to raise there voices if a good punch lands etc.
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
“He’s not working hard, he’s just looking like he’s working hard. That’s the sign of a good champion.”
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Bute vs Johnson Round 4
Johnson’s jab has nothing on it. Just reaching and pawing with it. It’s almost coming at a downward angle. Jab lands. Bute waiting, waiting, waiting. Now Bute pawing. Flicking the jab. Everyone is inches short on their power shots and most of their jabs. I mean there’s no spirit in this fight. Neither is fighting with bad intentions.
In other words, this fight fucking sucks so far.
Left from Bute. Right to the body from Johnson is a little short, though closer. God this fight reeks.
Bute 10-9
Bute 40-36
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Thinking about switching back to the Alabama LSU game...
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
You know, it’s possible that Glen J is losing his eyesight. I know I’ve been saying this for a couple of his fights now, but he really seems like he is a little bit far sighted or something.
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"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Its like there is an invisible wall between them at all times.
I think its the case that Johnson knows that he will get caught if tries to get inside. Not making for a good fight.
Nobody will read this and care and why should they?
Proably because it’s happened a couple of times at this point. It’s like Johnson’s outhinking himself the last couple of rounds.
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"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
maybe Johson's throwing it
you know, for his buddy
The Road Warrior???!!!
No way.
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-- Fritzie Zivic
Bute vs Johnson Round 5
Flick flick flick. wait wait wait. Bute backs him down with a left hand. Then Johnson comes back a few inches to where he’s been standing all night. Another left lands. HEY! Glen lands a right hand!
Glen Johnson’s not trying to get inside and isn’t landing an overhand right, or even throwing it much. Bute’s not throwing his uppercuts or body shots much.
Bute getting inside now, crowd gets excited. Throwing but not landing. Body shot gets in. Glen lands a weak body shot. Body shot by Glen.
Johnson 10-9
Bute 49-46
Think Johnson just barely knicked that one. This fight has been “who landed the best punch this round?”
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10-9 Bute, 49-47 Bute
Better by Johnson towards the end of the round, starting to get off a bit better.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 5, 2011 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
You could give Johnson that round, no doubt.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Best case scenario here is the possibility that GJ knows he can't win on the cards in Quebec City,
and after Bute tires, GJ is going for the late KO, a la Andrade.
I’m not counting on it, though.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
GLEN JOHNSON losing a close fight on foreign soil???????
NOT POSSIBLE!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
I know, how could such a thing possibly happen?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Johnson is really trying to get his timing down. Holy Shit, looking at him I can almost see him counting in his head.
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"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Bute vs Johnson Round 6
Now Johnson starting to come inside and lands a good jab. Right to the body by Johnson. Now he’s throwing more punches. The 1-2s are coming closer together. Not waiting so much. Right hook by Bute cuffs Johnson. Johnson with a right. There’s an uppercut from Bute, not much, but a left hand lands. Johnson finally pumping the jab instead of just flicking. Right to the body by Johnson. Much better round. Still not very good, but much better. Right from Bute, left hand follows. Uppercut short again. Johnson with a 1-2. Johnson to the body with the right again. Bute with a left. Johnson jab lands.
Johnson 10-9
Bute 58-56
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Bute has already shown me enough
for me to comfortably pick him over Froch if that was ever to be made
Not me. Froch won’t wait around like this.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 5, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Froch leaves far too many holes in defence
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Bute often does, too. I would pick Bute, but I wouldn’t be certain.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 5, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’m pretty sure Froch would go out on his shield if required. Not sure he would win, he would make it exciting though
Nobody will read this and care and why should they?
by Eoin_not_ian on Nov 5, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
It really does look like these guys have done this with each other a whole lot. I know they were sparring partners, but they are really doing this whole fight in segements of four.
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"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Bute vs Johnson Round 7
Bute with a good left as Johnson back to flicking and waiting. REAL good right hook by Bute shakes Johnson a bit. Bute back in control this round. Three lefts and a right hook, the right hook catches Johnson pretty good and makes him look old. Glen’s not taking punches well. It’s like he gets hit clean and just hesitates. A non-pal might tear into him tonight. Right hook again. Glen lands a right back, but Bute just eats that one. Bute with an uppercut to the body, mostly blocked. Bute zeroing in now. Turning it up and Johnson can’t keep pace. Bute really getting going this round.
Bute 10-9
Bute 68-65
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I liked the end of that round for the bute
nice boxing… crisp.. in and out..
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Looking more and more like Ledbedev-Toney
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
Not really--
It’s boring, but not criminal.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Good stuff by Bute at the end of the round
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
10-9 Bute, 68-66 Bute
Johnson landed a few right hands, but Bute landed a bunch of good shots.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 5, 2011 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
Bute isn't always the most aggressive guy in the world
But if Johnson starts pressing him, this fight will turn exciting in a hurry.
The thing is, Johnson isn’t fighting this fight much different than he fought Dawson. It’s just that Bute seems really sure what is coming.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
It's very like the Dawson fight.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Except, Johnson is losing!
Bad Left Hook
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-- Fritzie Zivic
SAYS YOU
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Bute vs Johnson Round 8
Johnson is getting into range, or rather Bute is getting bolder about getting into Johnson’s range. Johnson throwing the jab, but still little on it. Right to the body by Johnson. Another one. Long and little on it. Overhand right upstairs does land, no mustard on it. Johnson looks powerless tonight. Bute back at long distance now. Left hand by Bute. Right hand to the body again by Glen, but short. Right hook cuffs Johnson. Body shot pushes Johnson back. Left hand upstairs from Bute lands clean. Now he’s leaning on Johnson. Right hooks land. Right hook lands again. Johnson missing uppercuts inside.
Bute 10-9
Bute 78-74
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by Scott Christ on Nov 5, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, bets on 120-108 scoring? I have a beer on it. I will drink it regardless.
Nobody will read this and care and why should they?
“Jermain Taylor making his long-awaited return to the ring.” Who was awaiting?
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Probably just Kellerman so he say ‘the former REAL middleweight champion’.
Nobody will read this and care and why should they?
by Eoin_not_ian on Nov 5, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Him and Enzo Mac should get together to kill off some free time
Battle of the shot fighters
by Sweet science on Nov 5, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
What? I’m waitng for that Taylor v Roy Jones dream match!
Nobody will read this and care and why should they?
by Eoin_not_ian on Nov 5, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
HBO has corona girls….
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
My impression is that these guys are putting on a 10-roound exhibition, followed by a two round championship fight.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
But maybe Bute has a different calcuation!
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Bute vs Johnson Round 9
Johnson hit with a straight left two minutes in, then wobbled a bit on a right. Johnson not looking good when he’s hit. “This fight is an interesting one,” says Al. He’s trying. Left uppercut from Bute lands. Right hook lands. Bute dominating the final stages of this round after two minutes of the same ol’. Johnson has nothing. Left hand glances Johnson. BIG left lands at the bell.
Bute 10-9
Bute 88-83
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Bute vs Johnson Round 10
Bute looks set to come out hard this round. Right by Johnson, but he got clipped with a hook, too, and then he doesn’t follow up. Left hand hurts Johnson. Bute to the body with the left. Uppercut from Johnson hits gloves. Johnson on the ropes, trying to fight his way off, but it’s mostly for show. Glen’s uppercuts are awful looking. So weak. Left hooks from Johnson are landing, but no zip. Left lands again for Glen. Two little left hand pot shots from Glen. Bute wants a big shot, Tarver’s right. Left hook landing for Johnson, but njust no steam whatsoever. Bute coming at him and just overwhelming him. Bute ripping away with shots near the bell, then lays off at the gavel.
Bute 10-9
Bute 98-92
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Bute started the actual “fight” earlier, and he is owning it.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
The British commentators just said “Hopkins trying to work behind that jab.”
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Johnson is one tough man, but he just doesn’t have it.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 5, 2011 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
He is the toughest, strongest Gatekeeper in the history of the sport.
Bad Left Hook
"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Johnson’s the textbook B+ fighter. Good enough to beat anyone but top guys, good enough to hang with top guys, good enough to even beat some top guys if they’re not on their games… but not good enough to hang with a top guy on his game.
by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 5, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
EXACTLY
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"My God, kids today think that the laces are for tying up the gloves."
-- Fritzie Zivic
Bute vs Johnson Round 11
Bute coming out fast in the 11th, but then stands. Stiff left from Bute. Johnson may be just trying to survive now. Another sneaky little left. Bute with a right hook. Johnson throwing back, but again, just nothing on his punches. Right hook again. Left hand down the pipe just misses. Right hook is high from Bute. Bute trying to pick Johnson off, but he’s not pressing or looking for a stoppage.
Bute 10-9
Bute 108-101
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Irrelevant, but odd
Johnson is wearing the shoes Bute usually wears.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Bute vs Johnson Round 12
Glen trying this round, kinda. I mean he’s not throwing bombs or nothin’, but he’s throwing punches. Left hand staggers Johnson. 50 seconds to go. Bute looks like he might want that finish. Right hands from Johnson getting in. No KO coming. Fight is mercifully over.
Bute 10-9
Bute 118-110
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I like Johnson but why in the hell did he lift his hands like he won?
Nobody will read this and care and why should they?
He did it in the rematch against Dawson too.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 5, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I suppose ‘only Bernard Hopkins has knocked me out’ is something.
Nobody will read this and care and why should they?
Bute vs Johnson Scores
119-109
120-108
120-108
Lucian Bute by decision
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HBO IS HERE
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