Bad Left Hook Live Results and Coverage: David Lemieux v. Marco Antonio Rubio
by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 8:30 PM EDT
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UPDATE (8:56pm EDT): This fight is going live on ESPN3.com at 9pm EDT, apparently, so in just a few moments. We're going to go ahead and have live coverage starting immediately. We apologize for not having more notice of this, but I myself just learned about the development, as the fight was not listed on ESPN3.com's web site earlier this week.
Tonight at 11pm EDT on ESPN2, undefeated middleweight contender David Lemieux puts his spotless record on the line against Mexican veteran Marco Antonio Rubio at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Lemieux (25-0, 24 KO) is one of the most exciting young fighters in the sport. At 22, he exhibits poise beyond his years, and combined with his brutal power and nice accuracy, he's become a hot property at 160 pounds. Rubio (49-5-1, 42 KO) has good power, but probably not as good as his KO rate would lead one to believe. His last major fight came in February 2009 against then-middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik, and Rubio presented no challenge for the Youngstown star. Pavlik won every round before Rubio finally pulled out of the fight after nine rounds.
Since then, Rubio has won six in a row, five by stoppage. The wins haven't been great, but they've been wins. He's better than he looked against Pavlik, but still should be a huge underdog on the road against such a good puncher.
In the co-feature on Friday Night Fights, Adonis Stevenson (13-1, 10 KO) takes on Derek Edwards (25-1, 13 KO) in super middleweight action. Stevenson may look like a prospect on paper, but he's 33 years old and was dumped in two by Darnell Boone in his last fight. Edwards, 31, lost wide in his last fight to Marcus Johnson, who main events ShoBox tonight. Neither co-feature fighter here has much upside.
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huh, go figure
Yes. I’m joining.
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thanks for the notice
Pretty happy about this, now I’ll probably watch ShoBox at 11.
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Guess I’ll hold off on finishing Welcome to the Rileys.
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TO THE STUDIO
BRIAN KENNY AND HIS HAIR
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Darn
Was looking forward to watching this one live with y’all, but not home yet to get to espn3. Oh well. Will be around for the Maidana card tomorrow (a shock, I know).
by The Boxer Rebellion on Apr 8, 2011 9:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Stevenson 10-9. Edwards waits too much.
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Edwards’ nose is busted to hell.
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Stevenson 10-7, Stevenson 20-16
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that second knockdown was brutal
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One Hundred and Seven Losses
Wonder how many knockouts
Edwards is a tough guy but getting blasted by that left hadn. DOWN AND THAT HAS TO DO IT
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Adonis Stevenson TKO-3 Derek Edwards
Stevenson looked sharp, confident, and very strong. Keep in mind Edwards hung around with Marcus Johnson in his last fight.
Bad Left Hook
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BK with the shill
“He has a win…over Manny Pacquiao.”
OK. So? So does Medgoen Singsurat. He shouldn’t fight Maidana tomorrow either.
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That was bad
Edwards was beat after the first two KDs.
The rest was brutal
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Teddy classes Maidana as “a decent puncher.” He also recently noted that Adrian Peterson “is an OK running back.”
Bad Left Hook
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Man they’re having all kinds of production mix-ups during the studio segments.
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Teddy Atlas believes in hypnosis. I love Teddy Atlas.
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I'm in Mexico. Watching in Spanish
All IO know is that no matter what they are saying, Erik Morales iis going to an unjust execution tomorrow night. It’s damn sad.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
That was basically Teddy’s summary.
Bad Left Hook
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I have some Mexican announcer speaking with a sad look on his face
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
The Mexican guys shilling for Morales’ chances (Oscar and Canelo, notably) have been really transparent. But then Oscar’s always pretty transparent.
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This one actually sickens me.
Morales gave his heart and soul to his fans.
As one of the great Mexican fighters to inherit the mantle of JCC,
watching tomorrow is like watching Ali lose to Holmes.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
It’s bothering me the closer it gets, too — I mean, like, bothering me more by the hour. Like I said in the preview, I’m ordering for two reasons:
1. To cover the show here.
2. More importantly, even, because I hope a few of my pennies make their way to Erik’s pocket.
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He should do what calderon did.
Sit down.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
indeed
I guess my brightest hope for tomorrow, realistically, is he doesn’t get hurt and that it’s his last fight. I have respect for him giving one final run, but if it goes as expected tomorrow, have the sense to get out while you can. I thought he made a wonderful decision to leave after losing to Diaz in ’07.
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Are these the new graphics? Or is it just for ESPN3?
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
aw hell a swing fight
Cruisers
Eleider Alvarez (3-0, 2 KO) v. Ernesto Zamora (18-21-1, 12 KO)
Alvarez hasn’t fought since 11/09. Zamora has been stopped 17 times.
Bad Left Hook
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Does that make him a 'gatekeeper' or a door stop
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
I always like when Teddy Atlas is surprised that commissions allow bad fighters to fight. It happens literally every single weekend all over the world under every commission.
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I wish they’d have saved Arash Usmanee-Aldo Valtierra for a swing spot. This is junk.
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makes me like commercials
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
On the rare occasion we get a fight like this as a swing fight, I always root for the can to land something wild and score the knockout. It never happens.
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Teddy Atlas knows about non-sanctioned fights
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Well that was two+ rounds coming.
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hey. ref.
Don’t COUNT. Just end this.
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I can’t recall seeing a referee so indifferent to a guy getting his brains clanged around like that.
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As if he's paid to run the Roman Collesium
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
this IBM commercial is fun
Golfers: They weren’t good at athletics when they were kids, and they aren’t good at athletics now. But they’re good at golf.
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The alleged “buzz being surprisingly good” in Vegas has not translated to people buying tickets, from what I understand.
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You know I have been known to defend TR once in a while...
And there are plenty of reasons to critique them.
But Golden Boy’s show tomorrow and their sacrifice od Morales is repugnant.
BTW, JMM is being interviewed now.
In a suit!
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
BTW, It' fun down here being a boxing fan. People care. and know.
I’m here on business for a few days.
Was in the gym and watching ESPN yesterday.
Canelo was being interviewed as if he was Phil Mickelson.
Made a boxing fan smile.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Hey David Lemieux must have watched WrestleMania XXVII.
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You know I have been known to defend TR once in a while...lol
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Mistaken post OMAR
Meant to say….lol
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
he boxed in the White House
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Also in Presidential BAMFs...
Andrew Jackson. After the first presidential assassination attempt failed miserably, 67-year old Pres Jackson proceeded to beat the would-be assassin with his cane.
Rubio always reminds me of a heavy from a 1930s period piece
It’s not just the mustache, it’s his face in general.
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I think it might look different in a few minutes
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Rubio already looks more mentally prepared than he did against Pavlik.
Might not help him much.
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Lemieux-Rubio R1
Good left hook by Rubio pushes Lemieux back momentarily, but he comes right back. Right hand by Lemieux! Lemieux on the attack! What a monstrous offensive fighter. Rubio coming up and laying on the ropes, and mostly does block. But Lemieux WON’T STOP! About a minute left in the round. Left hook Lemieux! Another one pounds the glove. Right hand! Rubio is wobbly. Body shots, head shots. Lemieux is laying it on big. A lot is being blocked, but the pressure is something he can’t deal with.
Lemieux 10-9
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Rubio was doing fine for about 1:44.
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Lemieux-Rubio R2
Opening moments of the round aren’t explosive, but MAR looks very worried about the pressure. Lemieux throwing nice body shots. I will say that I think Lemieux is wasting energy to some degree. That seems like a super bouncy ring. Lemieux still landing far more and far better, but he’s the one using his gas tank. Rubio isn’t.
Lemieux 10-9
Lemieux 20-18
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How about setting up his shots.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
I think Lemieux has an easier time with JK than he does with Rubio, no matter if he knocks out Rubio in a few moments. Kirkland is so open for power shots.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I think its one of those whoever lands first type fights. It’d be a fun 5 minutes while it lasted.
Foreman Lyle
Ortiz Maidana
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Lemieux-Rubio R3
Rubio throwing more to start the third, and landing some sneaky shots. Lemieux laying back a bit more this round, but he’s still constantly in motion. He doesn’t stay still at all. And his hands are so heavy — when he hits the gloves, you know it. Body shot by Lemieux. Right hand by Rubio near the end of the round, and I give this one to him, but close.
Rubio 10-9
Lemieux 29-28
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Lemieux-Rubio R4
Lemieux coming out strong on offense again, Rubio continuing to cover up, almost a lay-and-pray defense for boxing. Lemieux just throws everything with bad intentions. If I sound like I’m criticizing him, it’s not that really — he’s already very good, but is also 22 and can get better. I’m enjoying seeing something more than a 90-second blowout because I feel like I’m learning more about Lemieux. Lemieux really pouring it on again this round. Rubio just can’t fight back against this pressure because if he tries he’s just open for the shots to land instead of cracking the gloves. Rubio feels a big left hook to the body, but survives the round.
Lemieux 10-9
Lemieux 39-37
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Holy shit – they’re playing “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus.
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haha
it recently made a run up the UK charts for some reason…
what the
the song is 11 years old
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Lemieux-Rubio R5
Rubio looks here to survive and little more at this point. At least he’s not clearly falling apart like the Pavlik fight. But he’s a tough cat physically. He doesn’t crumble under pressure. It bothers him and it’s obvious, but he doesn’t go down easy.
Lemieux 10-9
Lemieux 49-46
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Anyone else getting the feeling Lemieux’s punches are not that powerful?
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
not at all
But I do get the feeling that Rubio is good at blocking high.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Lemieux-Rubio R6
Now Rubio is jabbing. But Lemieux pops him with a big shot. I will say that I don’t think Rubio’s strategy of trying to drag this into the later rounds is the worst idea — even if it means all but giving rounds away to get there. If your options are hope for the best late and probably get knocked out early, then hope for the best late. Takes some gumption to admit you only have one chance.
And Rubio gets a good right, but Lemieux lands a left hook in return after bouncing back. Rubio trying to chop with a right hand. Lemieux is feeling Rubio’s power a little more, which may or may not be the gas tank talking. Right hand by Rubio stings Lemieux! Lemieux’s going back and he might be in a bit of trouble. Rubio is alive. Uppercut by Rubio. Lemieux’s nose bloodied. Oh boy, this just got VERY interesting.
Rubio 10-9
Lemieux 58-56
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Anber giving very good advice
“You’re moving too much and staying at the end of his range.” He’s 100000% right. Good trainer.
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This feels real dicey now — sort of reminiscent of Lee-Vera.
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That’s my gut feeling. I think his corner has one, but I don’t think he does.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Lemieux-Rubio R7
Oh boy. Rubio’s timing him with an uppercut from the right side. Lemieux looking far more tentative. But Rubio should really be pressing a bit more than he is, because he’s letting Lemieux get off shots with no response. BIG RIGHT AND LEMIEUX IS DOWN!!!! HE’S ON VERY BAD LEGS!
We’ll get a standing count. His legs are not good at all. Rubio throwing and looking for the finish! Lemieux in big trouble! Rubio throwing and Russ Anber STOPS THE FIGHT!
Marco Antonio Rubio TKO-7
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I topld you guys
His shots look stroing.
They loop.
and they are not
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
I disagree that that’s the issue. But there are issues.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
His punches are strong, his boxing wasn’t good enough.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
That’s how I see it, too.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
indeed
We’ll learn more. He’ll be back. You may well be right.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Anber gave him good advice. He just didn’t execute it. IMO.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah Anber is a very good trainer. It can be a mute point how good the trainer is if the fighter doesn’t listen.
both fair points, SC and notclements
I just am disturbed at how one-dimensional David appeared tonight.
Its’ not his trainer, he just never gets rounds. He never really fights, he wins too fast.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
And tries to win right away
Without any attention being paid to setting up his shots.
Plus he defense stinks.
Sorry
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
a case of "Tyson disease," perhaps
go for the early knockout, and if that fails, uh, what should I do?
Russ Anber made a very good call here — a very good call. The kid lives, he learns, he fights another day. He’s 22. This is not the end of the world, and undefeated records aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
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well if anyone wondered about Sergio's September fight
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
And hey: congrats to MA Rubio.
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He never really hurt Rubio IMO.
It may have backed him up but he blocked a lot of shots while Lemieux was blowing his wad
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
early he stunned him a little, 2 or 3 I think
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Maybe, BA
But buzzing a pro and deterring hiom for 12 rounds are two very different things
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Yeah I did have that same feeling as early as the second round. He was expending so much energy and not landing so much clean. Rubio had a great gameplan tonight. It was the one that could give him the upset, and the one that did.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus....he was dressed for success
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Wowzers
Rubio schooled lemie. Slow and steady wins the race…
not that it matters, but
what’s the deal with rubios skin?
Pigmentation thing, as I recall.
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by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
alright gonna put together the recap
Then jump to ShoBox. 15 minutes is plenty of time for me to shoot fight thoughts out of my brain.
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Using my xbox live to watch FNF
Finally my xbox gold account is paying off.
let's watch ShoBox
together.
as friends.
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