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Bad Left Hook Live Boxing Results & Commentary: Ismayl Sillakh v. Yordanis Despaigne

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Since I won't be in for a live card tomorrow night or next Saturday, I figured we could get some bonus Friday Night Fights action. What am I supposed to do, go a weekend and not watch live boxing?

Tonight's ESPN2 show features a prospect versus prospect light heavyweight main event, as former amateur standouts Ismayl Sillakh (14-0, 12) of Ukraine and Yordanis Despaigne (8-0, 4 KO) of Cuba go head-to-head as they both look to make a move toward title contention at 175. Despaigne is the older of the two at 31, and had the longer amateur career, but so far I would say that Sillakh has translated better to the pro game. Overall they've faced about the same level of pro competition to date, and they'll be the best opponent either man has yet faced.

The action starts at 9pm EST live from the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World in Florida.


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Alright! The basketball game will actually end on time and we wouldn’t sit here waiting. Well… “we.”

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 8:55 PM EST reply actions  

we.

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 8:58 PM EST reply actions  

yay!

I love the FNF threads. Random visitors filter in throughout the night.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Big Question of the Night: Does Yordanis Despaigne fight better against a real competitor who can beat him?

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

BK's hair is terrific

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

ugh

Don’t lie to me, BK. Narh-Norwood is not a good fight. Don’t jive me, BK. Don’t jive me.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:02 PM EST reply actions  

Good, with Scott here, I won’t feel guilty about my lame live coverage. Plus more company than the usual three or four of us (hi BoxAnne).

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

Usually I take Fridays off, but I figure I should do the next two to make up for my missing the next two live Saturdays.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

cool, good to have you

I’ve been doing my best to make sure there was at least something going on here on Friday’s this year—trying to find ways to get more involved with the site without sucking away my writing time for my new book.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m going to keep having threads up for FNF even when I won’t be here. Folks seem to have a good time.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, it's fun. good seeing the diehards goofing around in the threads for these low stakes affairs.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah. That’s why I’ve always liked FNF and the Sky cards on Sat. afternoons.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Hi, Matt.

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, Lord. Teddy’s going to let loose on Disney characters.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

this could get really funny

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Michael Imperioli for 1800 Tequila is…sad.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:08 PM EST reply actions  

This has been the best opening to an FNF season in a long time. Until last week Rios’s dramatic win, the FNFs were consistently more entertaining than their Saturday night counterparts.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:09 PM EST reply actions  

yes

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

God they’re really laying the shit on thick with Norwood.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:09 PM EST reply actions  

What weight class is this?

by schraubd on Mar 4, 2011 9:12 PM EST reply actions  

140

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Narh-Norwood R1

This is set for 10. Norwood coming out pretty aggressively. Narh starts jabbing from distance. He has a good height advantage here, about half a foot. Tessitore mentions that Norwood’s prime was the late 1990s — fellas, that was over a decade ago. But Freddie is working hard inside and trying to bang away. Kind of a sloppy round for both, but Narh gave it a way a bit. Hey, shut my mouth, Freddie doesn’t look too bad.

Norwood 10-9

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:14 PM EST reply actions  

I didn't think this would be a 10 rounder

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:15 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah I figured it would be 8.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Narh-Norwood R2

“Guess what? He’s not tall anymore. Now he’s short.” Teddy Atlas has a way of putting things that just damn well works. He’s also probably right about Narh; I remember him bailing on a couple of scheduled fights, including Breidis Prescott.

Norwood using his Veteran Presence and savvy in there. Narh is no better than I remember him being in the past, and Norwood might be able to outbox him all night. But Narh gets some good shots in at the end of the round, and Freddie starts looking a little gassy already. I really don’t think he can cut this pace for 10.

Narh 10-9
19-19

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

If GoDaddy didn’t actually provide really good service, I’d truly hate these commercials.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

Narh-Norwood R3

I LIKE WHEN GUYS WITH BIG LOUD TRUCKS DRIVE BY MY BUILDING AND ARE LIKE
HEY MOTHERFUCKER
CHECK OUT HOW LOUD MY BIG LOUD TRUCK IS
IT’S LOUD!

Anyway, Norwood continues to largely out-think Narh, and look for counter opportunities. Narh is looking for some longer shots but Freddie is still awares enough to duck and dodge. God knows how this fight is being scored ringside.

Norwood 10-9
Norwood 20-18

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

Man, Norwood is really swinging for the fences with those counter hooks!

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:25 PM EST reply actions  

Narh-Norwood R4

Narh’s balance becomes an issue as a Norwood left hand pushes him into a stumble. Stats show Narh dominating and you can probably make the case he’s up 3-0, but to me he’s wasting a lot of motion. This round has been better for him, though. He’s starting to mix up his attack and Freddie’s slowing down and getting caught a little more. But he’s game tonight. No arguing that. And glad to see it. Good right by Narh leads to a video game-level missed left hand swing for Norwood. Narh’s settling in this round and doing better, but gets caught with a left from Norwood. Doesn’t look like Freddie can really hurt him, either.

Narh 10-9
38-38

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:25 PM EST reply actions  

when he can connect Norwood hits harder, I think.

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 9:26 PM EST reply actions  

Oh, God, here comes Joe with the Cuban stuff…

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:27 PM EST reply actions  

gawd

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Narh-Norwood R5

This guy deserves the “Sugar” Ray nickname about as much as Ray Romano. Narh getting some good licks in again this round and starting to take over the fight. His uppercut is becoming a weapon.

Dan Rafael just tweeted, “Freddie Norwood looks like a football.” And I laughed.

Narh 10-9
Narh 48-47

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

I'm rooting for the old man, but he's not connecting very well atm

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

Nice sneaky right there from Norwood

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

Narh-Norwood R6

Narh is now in firm control, if there were any questions earlier. But he’s not really going for much, either. Just sort of taking what he’s given. Freddie gets a nice right in, but that’s about it. And Freddie picks Ray up, because Freddie’s been known to get frustrated. I dunno — just sort of breaking down mentally it seems. Good combinations from Narh to finish the round.

Narh 10-9
Narh 58-56

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

Watching him now it's hard to believe that "lil Hagler" once beat JuanMa

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:37 PM EST reply actions  

and legitimately beat him, too

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Narh-Norwood R7

Freddie unleashes a big left but gets caught more for it than he does land anything significant. Freddie shoves him down a little bit by the back of the head. Is what it is, y’know? 41 year old tigers don’t change their stripes. Narh starting to paintbrush Norwood more in the final minute.

Narh 10-9
Narh 68-65

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:38 PM EST reply actions  

Just tuning it

Why is the guy in dreadlocks fighting a hobbit?

by Verklemptomaniac on Mar 4, 2011 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

Bilbo stole his blunt

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

ah, this is why I love this site...

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:41 PM EST up reply actions  

The Ring has Gabriel Campillo way too low and Adrian Diaconu WAY too high.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

Narh-Norwood R8

Good, hard right hand lands for Narh, and Norwood gets nailed with an uppercut, falling into Narh and trying to stay up. He manages. Norwood getting hurt now, eating another hard right hand. Freddie’s got just about nothing left. Narh totally dominating at this point, landing good shots, and has really found a comfort zone.

Narh 10-9
Narh 78-74

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

Nice to see the Bazooka not overlooked on that list.

by schraubd on Mar 4, 2011 9:43 PM EST reply actions  

Indeed. A friend of mine isn’t even a big boxing fan, but named his dog Bazooka after watching that Wright-Quartey fight where that one guy in the crowd kept going BAAAAA-ZOOKAAAAAA

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I was shocked to note in the ticker that the Nets won. Then I saw they were playing Toronto.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:45 PM EST reply actions  

I root for four teams: Atlanta, Indiana, Detroit and Chicago. When I was really young, I was a Bad Boys Pistons fan, because they were winners, and Chicago was close by and I had lots of Bulls fan friends during the Jordan years and they were fun to watch. Indiana became my team in the 90s because I was a huge Reggie Miller fan. Atlanta came recently when I was breaking my friend’s balls for two years about the Hawks being a legit threat he shouldn’t dismiss, then I accidentally wound up following them really closely to be good at it. Mostly I just like basketball.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Unlike in boxing, where I have almost no partisanship and genuinely watch for the immediate spectacle of the event, when it comes to the NBA, I am an obsessive, single-minded Lakers fan.

I try to root for the Knicks since I live in NYC now, but my hearts not in it, even with Melo.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

The only team I ever considered “mine” was the Pacers. I loved that team. Reggie and Dale Davis and Derrick McKey and big soft Rik Smits who killed them against the Knicks because the Knicks just beat the hell out of him too much. The best playoff series I’ve ever seen in any sport was Bulls-Pacers in Jordan’s last year in Chicago. My God that was something. Toughest test the Bulls ever had in a championship year.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

That was one hell of a playoff series. I watched it eagerly by the end, even without the Lakeshow.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Narh-Norwood R9

Norwood has had issues with his tape a couple times. Teddy drops science about some African fighters while we wait. Narh lacing him with right hands now. Norwood takes a cheap shot behind the head and is going to take a point — oh two points. Frank Santore Jr. gives him the business, too.

Narh 10-9
-2 for Norwood
Narh 88-81

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

2 points with no warning?

Trying to remember the last time I saw that. Did look intentional, though.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

just to be clear, I really have no problem with that call, just thought it was unusual

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Santore got it right, I think.

Very deliberate, see his expression after doing it.

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s always been chippy. I have no doubt it was intentional.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Did Teddy Atlas just call Auschwitz a “training camp”?

by schraubd on Mar 4, 2011 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

lol

maybe we’re both hearing things, that couldnt have happened!

by Tysox88 on Mar 4, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

So I’ve never seen Anselmo Moreno fight and I’m aware that he isn’t known for being very exciting, but I get a look at him if he’s going to fight Donaire. What fight(s) should I check out?

by ColtJouvet on Mar 4, 2011 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

*want to get a look

by ColtJouvet on Mar 4, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Both fights with Sidorenko, both fights with Cermeno.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Auchwitz

Did Teddy just call a concentration camp a training camp?

by Tysox88 on Mar 4, 2011 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

I swear to god, if the Knicks lose to Cleveland again, I’m going to break something.

by Verklemptomaniac on Mar 4, 2011 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

I hear ya--when the Lakers lost to 'em, about 5% more of my hair turned grey.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Narh-Norwood R10

Norwood shows grittiness tearing into Narh’s ribs when they’re tied up. Freddie’s fighting his best this round, I’ll give him that. He’s going for whatever he can get. Freddie’s legs give out on him and he slips. Good right by Narh to close the night.

Narh 10-9
Narh 98-90

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

Narh-Norwood Scores

99-89
100-88
100-88

Ray Narh by unanimous decision

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:54 PM EST reply actions  

Teddy Gem

“Will overcomes skill. And his will is part of his skill.”

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:55 PM EST reply actions  

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 9:58 PM EST reply actions  

My girlfriend, Sue, is currently gooing over how handsome Shane looks. Not hotter than Alvarez though, Sue avers.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 9:59 PM EST reply actions  

Shane looks like Old Spice smells.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

whereas Manny looks like Axe body spray

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Hmm…yes, I agree.

Floyd looks like Armani Code. Almost too fresh smelling.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:03 PM EST up reply actions  

That's great--

his face looks like a sun elf’s to me, a smiling sun face.

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Shane Mosley says he won’t quit until he doesn’t love the sport anymore and references Bernard Hopkins. Keep in mind this is a guy who in September couldn’t convince judges that he’d beaten a guy who just lost to Brian Vera.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

to be fair, that fight was at 154

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t care. It was Sergio Mora.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Teddy Atlas says Shane Mosley hasn’t taken a lot of punishment.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:01 PM EST reply actions  

no comment

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Knicks down 2 to Cleveland, 7 seconds left. I’m searching my apartment for things to break.

by Verklemptomaniac on Mar 4, 2011 10:04 PM EST reply actions  

Aaaaaaand

Melo gets his second offensive foul in the last two minutes. Excuse me while I murder a hobo.

by Verklemptomaniac on Mar 4, 2011 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Boy, this PSP commercial is probably a little much with the kids smart-assedly joking about how they don’t like to go outside because they miss video games too much so the system is a Godsend. Whatever, dorks. GAME GEAR

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:04 PM EST reply actions  

Brandon Jacobs was lured to the fights. Big time fight promoter! Big fight promoter!

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:05 PM EST reply actions  

And here’s an old man to reminisce about the 60s and 70s. HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF CLOSED CIRCUIT FIGHTS

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:06 PM EST reply actions  

And for the record, that’s no shot at anyone here. Our old folks watch Friday Night Fights and hang out on blogs. They’re like Miles Davis.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Whem I am 60, I want to where a shirt like that while deep sea fishing

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:07 PM EST reply actions  

I want a shirt like that now. For loungin’.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

er wear

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

I love this fight, because I really don’t really have any idea how these guys are going to look against someone with real skill.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:08 PM EST reply actions  

“And for those who watched the undercard of Roy Jones-Bernard Hopkins last spring…”

All 11 of us.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:08 PM EST reply actions  

Teddy by water.

DO IT

DO IT

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:09 PM EST reply actions  

It’s 52 and raining and I’m HAPPY with the weather.

I wish I was in Florida.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:09 PM EST reply actions  

Teddy just gets sillier and sillier with each passing broadcast...

sometimes it’s a cool kind of silly, sometimes not

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:10 PM EST reply actions  

The Saul segments are so truly weird.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Who is Saul, exactly? He’s someone on the production staff, yes?

by schraubd on Mar 4, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I have no idea and kind of like it that way.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:12 PM EST up reply actions  

My next door neighbor loves them.

Not boxing buddy Jim, different neighbor.

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m more interested in, like, studying these guys, so I’m just going to score the fight and give a few comments and try to watch as closely as I can.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:13 PM EST reply actions  

Sillakh 10-9

Just a little more fluid, which was the stereotype coming in.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:14 PM EST reply actions  

whooooa

Spurs are SMOKING the Heat.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:15 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne fired a lot bombs in there

by ColtJouvet on Mar 4, 2011 10:15 PM EST reply actions  

Loving Sillakh’s lefts to the body.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

BIG RIGHT!

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:18 PM EST reply actions  

DOWN GOES DESPAIGNE

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:18 PM EST reply actions  

damn he cracked Despaigne

by ColtJouvet on Mar 4, 2011 10:18 PM EST reply actions  

YI

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:18 PM EST reply actions  

Goddamn, Sillakh is tremendous tonight. Despaigne is all out of sorts in the corner.

10-8
Sillakh 20-17

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne had no idea what was going on there for a minute.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne lunges a lot. That’s a bad, bad habit.

by Verklemptomaniac on Mar 4, 2011 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

pakinpower's floating jab.

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by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne’s not gonna last

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

nope

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Screw off, lightning. If my power blips out I’m gonna lose it.

“It” and my power.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

If you get ESPN3 you can see it in the morning,

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah. I love ESPN3. Hopefully everyone will be able to enjoy it soon.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

That left hook to the body has been terrific.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

Sillakh really picks his spots well

by ColtJouvet on Mar 4, 2011 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne looks two levels below Sillakh.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

10-9
Sillakh 30-26

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

Sillakh using superb footwork all night

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

I hope they’ve got the towel ready

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:23 PM EST reply actions  

Sillakh letting off the gas here now for some reason

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

Sillakh fighting within himself, which I like. Better round for Despaigne, too.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

Sillakh def has the length for HW if he can fill out well

and I would really like to see what that mobility would do for him against a legit HW

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

OK, I just looked him up on Boxrec, and he is "only" 6'1"--looks taller here

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions  

D did better than i feared there

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:27 PM EST reply actions  

Dan Rafael is about to ejaculate on himself with this Charlie Sheen crap, if anyone’s interested.

You weren’t.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:27 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne takes the round, IMO

39-36 Sillakh

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:27 PM EST reply actions  

yup

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by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Well…holy hell.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

Hey, we got us a FIGHT

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

yup

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

That right hand Despaigne just threw…was so ridiculous.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne 10-9
Sillakh 48-46

Good stuff.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:30 PM EST reply actions  

Gotta love the fight in Despaigne

by ColtJouvet on Mar 4, 2011 10:31 PM EST reply actions  

You know, I actually enjoy NASCAR, but I have such trouble looking at the drivers when they try to look “cool” with those goddamn DORKY little sunglasses they wear.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:31 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne = tough as nails, good street skills in a pinch, resilient, probably must be hitting harder than it looks,

since Sillakh is not pressing (why else?)

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:31 PM EST reply actions  

Buddy McGirt’s lack of “baby” disappoints me.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:32 PM EST reply actions  

I like that Buddy called Sillakh “this gentleman.” That’s classy.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:33 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne establishing his jab now

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:33 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne 10-9
Sillakh 57-56

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:34 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne round, but can he overcome his desultory beginning on the cards?

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:35 PM EST reply actions  

fun fight

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:35 PM EST reply actions  

awesome main event

looks like d has a really great to pull of the come from behind victory

by Eploos on Mar 4, 2011 10:36 PM EST reply actions  

Sillakh back in it to win it.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:37 PM EST reply actions  

indeed

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Sillakh 10-9
Sillakh 67-65

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:39 PM EST reply actions  

Of all the insipid Just for Men hair commercials, that last one is the worst

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

it's really weird

WHO’S WATCHING THOSE KIDS

But my least favorite is definitely the guy who jumps out of his window to buy milk and Just For Men so he can get some tang.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

But if he has powdered orange drink, why does he need milk?

IT MAKES NO SENSE.

by Verklemptomaniac on Mar 4, 2011 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

lol

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Can’t make “pancakes? ;) ;) ;)” with powdered orange drink.

…or can you?

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

haha i spoke too soon another round for sillakh,

by Eploos on Mar 4, 2011 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

Sillakh 87-84

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

er 77-74

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Teddy did make a good point there

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:45 PM EST reply actions  

Despaigne's big problem is his lack of handspeed.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:46 PM EST reply actions  

and Teddy's right

about the body. he never really went there, and that’s where you go with tall skinny guys.

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:50 PM EST up reply actions  

87-83 Sillakh

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

fight in the audience?

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:48 PM EST reply actions  

Must be some undisciplined Cubans getting too much great American freedom.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:49 PM EST up reply actions  

97-92 for me

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:51 PM EST reply actions  

not with a bang but a whimper

kind of a dull end to an OK scrap

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Mar 4, 2011 10:51 PM EST reply actions  

Wait, anyone catch the scores?

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by Scott Christ on Mar 4, 2011 10:56 PM EST reply actions  

98-92twice, 99-91 once, I think.

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Mar 4, 2011 10:57 PM EST reply actions  

another hype Cuban bites the dust……

"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.

by FrankinDallas on Mar 4, 2011 10:58 PM EST reply actions  

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