Taylor vs Nicklow, Dirrell vs Cunningham: Live Results and Commentary for ShoBox
by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 10:03 PM EST
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Tonight at 11 p.m. EST, ShoBox closes out our year of live round-by-round coverage (maybe, if I don't do one of the Japanese shows early tomorrow morning) with a double comeback in the middleweight and super middleweight divisions, as a pair of Super Six dropouts return to the ring tonight in California at the Morongo Casino.
In the 10-round middleweight main event, former middleweight champ and super middleweight contender Jermain Taylor (28-4-1, 17 KO) returns from a 26-month layoff to face 24-year-old Baltimore club fighter Jessie Nicklow (22-2-3, 8 KO).
The setup here is that Taylor should do well and win -- Nicklow is not a terrible fighter, but he's a part-time guy with limited ability and little punching power. He's here as a safe opponent, and even Nicklow knows that (though he believes they've chosen the wrong man, of course).
[ Related: Weigh-In Photos and Quotes ]
If Taylor struggles with a fighter at this level, it will be an indication that there's probably not much left in the 33-year-old from Little Rock, who once defeated Bernard Hopkins twice and has been an up-and-down question mark since then over the last five years.
Also returning to action is Andre Dirrell (19-1, 13 KO), who hasn't fought since a March 2010 DQ win over Arthur Abraham. I'll spare you any and all questions about why Dirrell hasn't fought since then, since I'm sure I've made my opinions about it pretty well known, and I'll say I'm intrigued to see him back if the idea is that he's actually going to target top fighters, but I still have reservations there, too.
He'll be facing fellow Michigan native Darryl Cunningham (24-2, 10 KO), a 37-year-old southpaw who was supposed to face Kelly Pavlik in August before Pavlik pulled another Kelly Pavlik.
In the opener of the televised triple-header, fans will get a chance to take a look at one of "The Irish Cubans," as light heavyweight Luis Garcia (11-0, 9 KO) faces Alexander Johnson (12-0, 5 KO) in an eight-round bout.
[ Related: Luis Garcia Prospect Spotlight ]
Garcia, freshly 24 years of age, has talent coming out of his ears. There's a question about his level of dedication to boxing, however, as he tends to take long stretches of inactivity, including this one, where he's been out of the ring for 13 months. When he's on his game, he's special. But whenever you have to say that about someone, you obviously have to get ready for their career to be a letdown, and I suppose a ShoBox Upset Special would be as good a time as any.
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Well here we are. Boy I am excited.
Bad Left Hook
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probably?
Chris Mannix only watches some fights.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
For the last time:
How has Dirrell’s career benefited from him “faking” this injury?
You people are like the 9/11 conspiracy theorists of boxing.
That’s all I’ve got left to say on that topic.
He didn’t have to fight Andre Ward.
When you can explain to me at what point it appeared he was going to ever fight Andre Ward, I’m all ears. What about his ‘back injury’ that got the Abraham fight moved to Michigan? I wonder how that’s doing these days.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
it’s really not that big a “conspiracy” – he didn’t want to fight a guy and had to drop out of the tournament to not fight him. His statements were inconsistent, lacked confidence or evidence. They asked to be taken seriously because he made it sound serious, and thus anyone questioning it is some insensitive monster and the warriors of the ring and etc etc etc
I don’t even care. I just don’t buy the “neurological issues” from Dr. uhh the family doctor and he referred us to what’s his name Dr. Shaw……..High.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
Like most people in this subject, I have limited solid facts in the matter, and have heard the same shakily delivered statements as anyone else. Maybe I’m just at the point where whether it’s a legitimate injury, or a fake injury that will have boxing fans forever questioning his integrity, obliterated his momentum, and may yet have killed his career…the result is the same, so we may as well give him the benefit of the doubt.
Maybe it’s just that one tends to transfer his own perspective to the world, I’m not stupid, and therefore, I’m assuming the less stupid thing happened. Possibly falsely.
Maybe what really annoys me is that Arthur Abraham has managed to look better with all these questions, when he acted like a fucking troglodyte.
I dunno. I better open another beer.
by El Destruyo on Dec 30, 2011 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe what really annoys me is that Arthur Abraham has managed to look better with all these questions, when he acted like a fucking troglodyte.
I can understand that. Abraham is a doofus.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
the back was able to heal in the healing waters of lake michigan.
not sure about the andre ward issue just yet….
Man Lake Michigan is on the other side of the state!
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by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve been in them. It’s true.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
i could be mistaken, but i also believe that he sent the signed contract to fight andre ward via message-in-a-bottle across the healing waters of lake michigan…
i guess it never arrived?
The lake/river feeder system is complicated. Who knows?
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by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
i dont know anything about UFC
but is overeem getting -145 tonight a good price?
anyway, boxing
Luis Garcia vs Alexander Johnson is up first
Bad Left Hook
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Got a feeling Garcia will make people go “wow!” tonight, but my advice would be to hold back. Lots of dedication issues.
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Garcia vs Johnson Round 1
Garcia with a sharp right hand. A minute in and he looks a little quicker, but he’s being respectful, though he’s the one coming in. I know nothing about Johnson and won’t pretend I do. This is my first experience with him.
Tarver says he’s had Johnson in camp, so have the Dirrells. Garcia looks a little rusty for sure, but he’s kind of an exploder – lays and waits and then wham.
Garcia pushed most of the round. Johnson has his mouth wide open. Hope that’s just a bad habit.
Garcia 10-9
Bad Left Hook
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Garcia vs Johnson Round 2
Nice right from Johnson. But this is mostly Garcia coming forward. He’s so relaxed. He has confidence to a fault, I think. He’s almost lazy about how good he is. Garcia with a right, and then another, and an uppercut gets in. Johnson waiting too much and doesn’t have the reflexes. Garcia with a lead right.
“I know this guy can fight,” says Tarver. To be clear, Tarver knows he can spar.
Garcia 10-9
Garcia 20-18
Bad Left Hook
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I can't say I'm disappointed
But I haven’t seen Garcia fight in about a year, and I’m disappointed he no longer seems to have that Tyson/Kirkland take your head off mentality.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Wow
Logic fail there
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Garcia vs Johnson Round 3
Garcia takes a huge Vlade Divac-esque flop on a slight entanglement with Johnson. I think this fight kinda stinks! Garcia not showing his best, and he’s rusty, and Johnson just isn’t very good.
Garcia backs him down coming forward. Johnson clearly isn’t much into contact here. When he gets hit he moves back. Garcia corners him again. Johnson spins out, and Garcia goes right back to throwing his hands. When he throws his hands he’s easily dominating this. Johnson is doing almost nothing.
Garcia 10-9
Garcia 30-27
Bad Left Hook
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“You gotta get busy man.” Bet he doesn’t.
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Garcia vs Johsnon Round 4
Garcia popping him repeatedly, there’s a nice combination about a minute in. Johnson isn’t on Garcia’s level. I hope this does get Garcia a good American promoter – there’s no reason Top Rank and Golden Boy shouldn’t be interested if the price to sign is right, because if they can get this kid to buckle down, he’s a real talent.
Johnson really gasping for air. I don’t think his cardio is too great. Garcia is sloppy as hell, but I’m chalking a lot up to rust here, and the fact that Johnson is sandbagging this from an entertainment standpoint.
Garcia 10-9
Garcia 40-36
Bad Left Hook
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Usually it’s much more explosive than this. He’s all out of sorts tonight. This is not the guy I saw in Ireland, let me put it that way, and he’s not fighting much better an opponent either.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
I liked Garcia because he fought like a technically sound wildman
Now, he’s not fighting like either. Something needs to give, but it seems he’s regressed.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
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Fighting a southpaw that is in constant retreat after having a 13 month layoff can do that to a man.
by Kory Kitchen on Dec 30, 2011 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
oh my god ring card girls
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
Garcia vs Johnson Round 5
I’ve…grown tired of this fight. It reeks. Johnson is the worst Johnson on US premium cable since Kevin. “Looking at his body,” says Antonio, “he seems to be in good shape.” Yeah that always matters.
Garcia 10-9
Garcai 50-45
Bad Left Hook
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I COULDA BEEN AT A BARBECUE!!!!
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10-9 Garcia, 50-45… Not really blown away here, but that might be because of Johnson… Not really sure…
This is the worst I’ve seen Garcia look as a pro. Some is Johnson. Some is rust. Some might be Garcia’s noted laziness.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
First time I've seen him, so I'm not writing him off yet...
I’d like to see him finish this guy though.
Garcia vs Johnson Round 6
Garcia with a big push! Yeah! Johnson looks awful.
Garcia hits him with a right. SHO team thinks Johnson wants out of this fight. I can’t disagree. He’s a sparring partner. I’m not trying to be a dick when I say that, it’s just what I’m seeing here.
Body shots! How do! Johnson has nothing but the occasional arm punch anymore.
Garcia 10-9
Garcia 60-54
Bad Left Hook
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Johnson clearly has no interest in being here. Stop the fight. stop saying “You not workin. You gotta work. You gotta work. You gotta work.” Just stop it.
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Johnson wishes santa had brought him a different night job
by whypunchrabbits? on Dec 30, 2011 11:37 PM EST reply actions
I’m sure the UPS night sorting shift is still hiring.
by El Destruyo on Dec 30, 2011 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
Garcia vs Johnson Round 7
And Johnson goes down about halfway into the round, but it’s ruled no knockdown, and Johnson’s looking around like he wants to leave. This is fucking awful. Someone just stop this fight. It’s horrible.
Garcia pops away toward the end of the round. Johnson has quit.
Garcia 10-9
Garcia 70-63
Bad Left Hook
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Alexander Johnson says, “My stomach fucked up.”
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by Scott Christ on Dec 30, 2011 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
Garcia vs Johnson Round 8
Well, Johnson throws a hard left hand halfway into the round, then he gets clipped and stares at the referee for the 100th time.
Garcia not looking to close this or anything. After watching this fight, my stomach fucked up.
Garcia 10-9
Garcia 80-72
Bad Left Hook
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Finally over...
Garcia clean sweep, 80-72. That was not worth the time I put in for that one. I’m willing to give Garcia another chance, only because I feel like Johnson ruined this one.
Johnson lands 32 punches in 8 rounds.
Bad Left Hook
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I do lean toward buying the stomach issue, actually – he was breathing awful from the first damn round. He didn’t look right at any point.
But still. Tarver’s on it. Ray Narh shit his pants. Johnson could have at least yakked.
Bad Left Hook
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80-71, 80-72, 80-72
Luis Garcia via unanimous decision
Bad Left Hook
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See, when Menefee talks about JT, he says, “A concussion and some brain bleeding.” With Dirrell it’s just “some head problems.”
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Dirrell and Cunningham intros.
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Dirrell vs Cunningham Round 1
Quick left to the body from Dirrell. He looks a little passive to start, but it’s early. Cunningham standing his ground and looking to box, too. He’s got nothing to lose, knows it, and he’s come to win. Good body shot from Dirrell. “The more popular Andre Dirrell.” Ah yes, Andre Dirrell: POPULAR.
sigh. Another boring round. Dirrell scampering from contact. Easily winning, but he easily beat Curtis Stevens too.
Dirrell 10-9
Bad Left Hook
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‘more faster and quicker’
Sort your grammar out Antonio
by whypunchrabbits? on Dec 30, 2011 11:59 PM EST reply actions
yeah boy what a win
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
Eh
I think he did alright. There was a lot of weird there, and I thought Reiss did okay with it.
I can’t give a referee credit for successfully managing the weird that he himself created.
by El Destruyo on Dec 31, 2011 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
Wow, that was some awful refereeing
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Dirrell vs Cunningham Round 2
Dirrell with a good left, and another. Look, i do not question Andre Dirrell’s talent. At all. Ref break, BAM! HUGE LEFT FROM DIRRELL FLOORS CUNNINGHAM!
That could do it and should. Cunningham is done but he’ll continue. Dirrell can’t listen to the referee. Cunningham’s corner throws in the towel.
WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON HERE? Referee has no control. OK – NO towel. Jesus Christ. This is absurd.
Another left. Now Cunningham down on half a slam. This is pathetic. Towel waves again. This time it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was embarrassing.
Andre Dirrell TKO-2
Bad Left Hook
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wasn’t real good. Reiss usually much better.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Reiss is usually OK. This shit happens sometime. Just goofy.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
That refereeing wasn’t that bad. I’m sorry, I just disagree. There was a lot of weird going on, and Reiss had to juggle it. Which he did. Nobody got hurt, and nothing bad happened.
It didn’t affect anything, but it was a mess.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
…
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
Another fantastic interview from THE MATRIX!!!!!
Bad Left Hook
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Yeah, get him in there!
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
hes got stinging sharp punches... dc was hurt with every blow
its bute’s turn in the matrix
THE MATRIX!!!!!!!!
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
Andre can't just substitute for his brother like the Hunger Games or something
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
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As much as Dirrell could impress in this matchup, he was impressive, and I’m curious to see what comes next. He was impressing me before all fell apart against Abraham, and admittedly, what happened with Abraham after that devalued that win somewhat as well. But, in any case, it’s interesting if not inherently exciting to have this Dirrell around.
I stayed home for this?!?!If Johnson would’ve puked in the first fight it would’ve been worth it but damn this is rough.
by sarangrat on Dec 31, 2011 12:09 AM EST via mobile reply actions
tell it
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
Are you being serious with your DIrrell hyperbole?
by Kory Kitchen on Dec 31, 2011 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
IN THE MATRIX!!!!!!!
DARRYL CUNNINGHAM CAN’T HANDLE IT
AND HE’S
…WELL.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
I REALLY LIKED HOW HIS GOATEE LOOKED
SHARP AND TIGHTLY TRIMMED
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
To quote the manager from Major League.
“Off a guy who’ll be bagging groceries next week.”
Oop, Repo Ric is in Nicklow’s corner. He’s fucked.
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why do fighters wear leapord skin shorts? Just makes them look like 70’s pornstars
by whypunchrabbits? on Dec 31, 2011 12:19 AM EST reply actions
The only fighter who shoul wear leopard print
Is Emmanuel Augustus. Period.
Luis Concepcion didn't look half bad in them
in his F.O.T.Y candidate against Marquez.
Taylor vs Nicklow Round 1
Well, Taylor runs out and starts throwing.
Look how fucking little Nicklow is. Jesus. I mean this is an absurd size difference. Taylor ripping him with little shots when he gets a chance. Left hook lands. “That jab is a beautiful thing,” says Antonio “Lefty” Tarver. It’s a fugazi. ANYBODY AX. About Lefty. From Mulberry Street.
Taylor slows down a little. Still has the same ticks and issues. Kory just mentioend the thumbing. But he wins the round.
Taylor 10-9
Bad Left Hook
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i knw this isnt mma but
brock just got his as* kicked in 30 seconds
by el javi on Dec 31, 2011 12:22 AM EST via Android app reply actions
and retired!
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
Just in time for him to appear in The Expendables 3: Expendabler!
by El Destruyo on Dec 31, 2011 12:28 AM EST up reply actions
no upside there
If Lee wins, people will just say Taylor sucks and is shot. If Taylor wins, Lee is ruined.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
Taylor vs Nicklow Round 2
Taylor easily having his way here. I mean Nicklow just isn’t good enough, and Jermain definitely isn’t too far gone to whoop this dude.
Taylor having no problems. He looks really enthusiastic.
Taylor 10-9
Taylor 20-18
Bad Left Hook
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Taylor vs Nicklow Round 3
Taylor starting to settle in with the jab. Nicklow does crack him just a bit, but he’s taking that. That hurt him a little. “He can’t afford to get hit with no big shots, because we don’t know if he can take them.” Well…how the fuck do you find out?
Big right from Taylor! Nicklow is hanging in there and he’s doing the exact job they booked him for.
Taylor 30-27
Bad Left Hook
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He’s the Polish Sergio Martinez, stylistically.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
there's is nothing better than drinking and watching friday night fights
by el javi on Dec 31, 2011 12:31 AM EST via Android app reply actions
I’m so pumped for the return of the real FNF next week. SO pumped.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
me 2 cant wait! do you knw what the main event is?
by el javi on Dec 31, 2011 12:33 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Dyah Davis vs Alfonso Lopez
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
this android app needs some adjusting
by el javi on Dec 31, 2011 12:49 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Taylor vs Nicklow Round 4
Nicklow is firing away when he can. Taylor is really having no issues here and is, you know, 20x better than Jessie Nicklow, but I can live with this. It is what it is. It’s a comeback fight. Same as Dirrell earlier but admittedly Dirrell was more spectacular. Then again Dirrell doesn’t haev actual injuries to overcome.
Taylor 40-36
Bad Left Hook
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10-9, 40-36 Taylor. This is starting to bore me. Taylor isn’t going to KO Nickelow, and he will continue to dominate him.
You know, I’ve heard no more about that. So I’m guessing…maybe?
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
I read somewhere (I think Dan Rafael) that said they were wanting to cancel it but they have a contract with Shaw and Dibella so they are kind of stuck.
by Kory Kitchen on Dec 31, 2011 12:35 AM EST up reply actions
ha!
Good. Fuck ’em.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:36 AM EST up reply actions
I hope they make it retro, like that one briefly existent hip-hop themed boxing show they had with Ed Lover and a DJ. Mayweather and the Drunken Master fought on that.
by El Destruyo on Dec 31, 2011 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
it was terrible
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
It should only be fights at the Manhattan Center and Hammerstein Ballroom.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Nickelow better empty the tank now, judging by his record. His last fight was a 6-rounder, and he’s only fought 10 rounds twice, going the distance each time. (1-0-1 against dudes with less than 10 fights.)
Nevermind. Needle’s already on E judging by the flopping around.
by El Destruyo on Dec 31, 2011 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Taylor vs Nicklow Round 5
There’s some worry that Taylor’s right hand is hurt as he’s abandoned the right.
But he’s throwing the right some this round. GOOD body shots in the final minute. Taylor really looks zoned in. I’d love to see him get the stoppage. Nicklow complains of a low blow, and Ray Corona confirms.
Taylor 50-45
Bad Left Hook
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Taylor vs Nicklow Round 6
Being a greedy motherfucker, I now am tiring of this exercise. I hate watching pro sparring.
Menefee theorizes that Taylor is safe because he cannot be knocked out in the 12th round of a 10 round fight.
Taylor 60-54, and then after the round a shot at the bell and Taylor loses a point
Taylor 59-54
“Why you talkin to me?”
Bad Left Hook
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seems pissed off that Nicklow had the nerve to hit him
by whypunchrabbits? on Dec 31, 2011 12:44 AM EST reply actions
What is he, Andre Dirrell?
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
that one was purely a joke, I promise
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
Of course. And it was nice how the joke itself was a cheap shot, much like Taylor’s punch:)
by El Destruyo on Dec 31, 2011 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
Taylor vs Nicklow Round 7
The star of this fight is Rey Corona. Taylor cracks Nicklow at the end of the round and then looks like he wants to hit him after the bell again.
Taylor 69-63
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Taylor vs Nicklow Round 8
Big right from Taylor, 1-2 from Taylor, and Corona stops the fight. Nicklow is FURIOUS
Jermain Taylor TKO-8
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Crowd chanting “bullshit.” Horrible stoppage.
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yes
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by Scott Christ on Dec 31, 2011 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
That was really bad. really, really bad stoppage.
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This was much worse, imo, than calzaghe-manfredo.
by Kory Kitchen on Dec 31, 2011 12:51 AM EST up reply actions
This was a fucking horrible ShoBox.
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DiBella: That was not a good stoppage. Jermain would have stopped him shortly. Too bad they didn’t give Nicklow the opportunity for a clean result.
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cant believe ive stayed up till 6 in the morning for this shower of shite
by whypunchrabbits? on Dec 31, 2011 12:52 AM EST reply actions
Mansfield in England. Hardly seems worth goin to bed. Im pretty just at the stage where im waiting for the pubs to open
by whypunchrabbits? on Dec 31, 2011 12:55 AM EST up reply actions
That’s amazing. I debated staying uo till only midnight for it.
by Kory Kitchen on Dec 31, 2011 12:54 AM EST up reply actions
Taylor apologizes for the cheap shot, says he hurt his right hand early.
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