Bad Left Hook Live Results and Coverage: Kendall Holt vs Julio Diaz on Friday Night Fights
by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 8:00 PM EDT
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Tonight's edition of ESPN Friday Night Fights starts at 9 p.m. EDT on ESPN2, headlined by a 140-pound do-or-die fight between veterans "Rated R" Kendall Holt and Julio "The Kidd" Diaz.
Holt (26-4, 14 KO) is a former titleholder at 140 pounds who looked outright terrible last year in a bad loss to Kaizer Mabuza, and has boxed only one round since then, a January stoppage of Lenin Arroyo in 1:50. So we're talking two minutes of real ring time since the February 2010 blowout loss to Mabuza.
Diaz (38-6, 27 KO) had a different 2010, saving his career from what looked to be a freefall with an ESPN win over Herman Ngoudjo. He fought last in January, on the same card as Holt vs Arroyo (Silverdome show), beating Pavel Miranda via TKO-8.
To get back into contention in a tough weight class, both of them badly need this fight. The co-feature tonight pits Puerto Rican junior middleweight propsect Jonathan Gonzalez (12-0, 12 KO, and there are way too many PR fighters lately named Jonathan Gonzalez, for the record) against Chicago's Rudy Cisneros (12-2, 11 KO). Cisneros has not fought since December 2009.
Join us tonight for Friday Night Fights (which reportedly has Victor Ortiz in the studio), after which we'll immediately switch over to ShoBox at 11:05 EDT.
After the jump: Your Friday-related video!
There is NO WAY you could have expected anything different this week.
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Nice little night of fights.
The menu: orzo salad, followed by grilled lamb chops, served over garlic mashed potatoes. 2006 Zaca Mesa Syrah to wash it down. All BLH’ers welcome :)
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 8:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Re: Ortiz – Maidana just tweeted a few moments ago in response to someone bringing up Victor’s stupid comments about him:
@longerarms yeah, he keeps talking nonsense. maybe still recovering from the quitting
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 8:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I’m favoring Diaz ever so slightly. Holt has to still be really rusty and he’s uh…how do I put this nicely… not the most cerebral fighter.
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I think Holt has more natural gifts, but he’s so, so, so streaky. Who knows where his head will be on any given day.
Yeah. I think he’s the better overall fighter. But he’s arguably the most unpredictable good fighter in the sport. I know what I’m getting from Diaz, and if Holt’s having a bad night, it beats Holt.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi everybody
Haven’t been on for a live fight in a while. Hope everybody is having a good evening.
Mine’s terrific! Nice cool breeze, possible thunderstorms, warm enough, Louis Prima blaring, boxing coming on. Can’t ask for more than that. Well, I could, but why get greedy?
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully no outage problems with the storm
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
should be fine
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I’m sort of over the fight analysis of “he should try not to get killed in the first four or five rounds.”
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Yes... Teddy!!!
I don’t care what anybody says this man is the absolute king.
I love Teddy
Not as much as Teddy loves Saul.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I always like to see prospects tested a little bit. But that whole cubs get-up changed my mind. Kill ’em Gonzalez !
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
Gonzalez-Cisneros R1
Not expecting much since Cisneros is at best a part-time fighter. Both guys are throwing shots meant to harm, so at least there’s that. Cisneros is half a round in so I guess he’s not completely awful. I’m not pretending to know anything much about either guy other than what I can get from their records. Neither guy particularly impressive in the first round, but Gonzalez is definitely throwing sharper punches and largely pushing the pace.
Gonzalez 10-9
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I remember Cisneros from the Contender
Lost in the first round to Norberto Bravo, so that’s a hint.
Outside of the 168 season I never watched any Contender past the first season. Not for me.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
A/K/A
“I’ve watched two of the four seasons.” (Cisneros was on Season 2, the one won by Grady Brewer — also featuring Cornelius Bundrage and Steve Forbes)
Well all told I probably watched about 1.6 seasons if we’re getting technical.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
what the hell is this flat version of POD's "Alive"
in this stupid MX vs ATV video game commercial
that was awful
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Cisneros seems….not so hot.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
ain't fought since 12/09
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonzalez-Cisneros R2
Gonzalez switching southpaw. Messin’ around in there. Practicing. I’m watching sparring, aren’t I? Sparring that counts on your record. And Gonzalez eats a left because he’s bad at fighting southpaw. God I hate watching guys turn around when they aren’t good at it. He looks awful from the left side.
Gonzalez 10-9
Gonzalez 20-18
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Re: Teddy’s “switch hitting in baseball” analogy.
Anyone can hit .125 from their “bad side” that doesn’t make them a switch hitter.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m clearly trying to work my way back into seeing a lot more boxing now. When did the Roy Jones impersonation become so damn popular?
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
It seems to get less popular as you go up the card.
Amazing how that works huh?
haha
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonzalez-Cisneros R3
Gonzalez reminds me of Giovanni Lorenzo. That could just be that he mildly resembles him, but I’m looking at him and getting the feeling I know what type fighter he is: Power against nobodies, will run up a record, will get made to look bad by real fighters later on, will be a fringe contender with a punch. Gonzalez goes southpaw and unleashes a little flurry, showing some actual speed on a four-punch combo. Best moment of the fight for him. Probably Gonzalez’s best round and it still wasn’t all that impressive. Maybe I’m being harsh but I’m not inspired here.
Gonzalez 10-9
Gonzalez 30-27
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I’d be more impressed if I didn’t feel like Cisneros is pushing him a little more than he should.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:23 PM EDT reply actions
Now Gonzalez has switched from a tricky Roy Jones impression to a lazy Roy Jones impression.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
C'mon Cisneros!
Represent the windy city proper! He’s a hometown guy for me and how can I root for him? He doesn’t even look in shape!
Gonzalez-Cisneros R4
Cisneros is really coming at Gonzalez now, doing some good work inside. Going to the body, looking for an uppercut. Two uppercuts there. Gonzalez is losing this inside now, and pretty badly.
TEDDY TALK pop-ups? Yes!
Uppercut by Gonzalez. Cisneros starting to really bang away in close though. another uppercut by Gonzalez. Gonzalez with a 3-punch combo. both trading and landing. Well at least the pace is picking up and getting fun. I’ll take the inside fighting over the previous gunk.
Cisneros 10-9
Gonzalez 39-37
OH GOOD THE RED SOX AND YANKEES FUCK YES I CAN’T GET ENOUGH EVER
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Teddy and Saul sharing wine.
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Teddy is going to teach him how to drink it properly.
And teaching him the value of anticipation.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Evening BLHers
Which fight are you looking forward to the most tonight?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Mitchell-Quinn on ShoBox – just because that’s the one I think we’ll learn the most with, in Mitchell’s case. Bogere-Beltran is a nice matchup too.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm interested in Bogere after watching some highlight real footage.
I don’t recall having seen him fight yet. Read your write up of it.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
If the best Holt shows up, he'll totally stomp him, methinks
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Gonzaelz-Cisneros R5
Gonzalez trying to keep distance again this round, which is a fight he wins pretty easily. I just don’t much like Gonzalez. Cisneros with a right and two jabs, but Gonzalez just side-steps him. Gonzalez is doing nothing for me. Now he’s flat running a little bit. He tries too hard.
Cisneros 10-9
Gonzalez 48-47
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This fight is a great one for young fighters to watch.
To learn how trying to “be a fighter” can stop you from winning a fight.
Lazy is not a good trait to have as a young fighter.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
that for sure...
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Gonzalez-Cisneros R6
NOOOOO!!!!! They inform me that Sergio Mora is in the audience while talking about bad Contender contracts.
Good work this round by Gonzalez, and then with a minute left WHAM! He goes to WORK! ALL OF A SUDDEN just EXPLODES! Good gravy. Teddy: “Lotta slaps there.” Yeah, well, that many hard slaps can add up and Cisneros is off balance.
Gonzalez 10-9
Gonzalez 58-56
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Hey Scott, just noticed the whole Paris Hilton thing. Did you get a spike in hits from her tweet?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
oh god yeah
But with the massive rise in content and updates we’re also just doing far, far, far better than ever overall, and that has stayed consistent post-Pacquiao week.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Excellent man, you deserve it. I haven't been able to keep up with it all what with all the end of semeter madness
at my job, but you seem to really be rocking it.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Glad to see the extra work paying off. Congrats. Does that equate to more $ for you? It should.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 9:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
maybe someday
in my dreams.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe a spike somewhere else…
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 9:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
from a tweet?
I’m not 12.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe I’m just overly defensive for some reason er no I’m not 12!!1
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Scott, you were wise not to exploit the tweet
given the original complain in your first post that started this whole mess. Admirable restraint.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
er "original complaint"
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I just thought it was nice of her to read and share it with her 4 million followers. That was good enough.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
No Paris guest posts, then?
I suppose you’d have to pay her big time, but that would be hilarious.
I wouldn’t turn it down, but she probably spends more on a pair of shoes than I make in a year, so unlikely.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
It was nice of her, and "mess" was the wrong word above.
It worked out pretty cool, actually.
Wonder if she saw the post herself or if her press manager alerted her to it.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
RIP Bill Gallo
Teddy with some nice words.
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Gonzalez
Finally stops preening around and lets his hands go and almost ends the fight. Someone in his corner get in his ear and tell him to stick to it!
About time
If he had stopped with the impressions he could have gained more fans without trying as hard to do it.
Gonzalez-Cisneros R7
Corner throws in the towel and referee doesn’t see it as Cisneros is taking a beating on the ropes. Finally the commission jumps in.
Jonathan Gonzalez TKO-7
I still think the performance was patchy, but when he turned it up, he showed the ability to outclass Cisneros. Cisneros should fight more — getting more active he could be a valuable prospect tester.
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Did his job
Seemed to warm to it a bit. A lot of flaws though. I think they would do well not to lump him in with anyone who can really ask questions of him any time soon
Manny Pacquiao: “I’m excited to party tonight.”
I need that on my phone for every time I go out.
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Santa Ynez? I’ve never even heard of that town before, and I am from California originally.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Ah, I know that area a tiny bit from when I was a kid. Been a while since I lived out west.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I’m actually headed out to that area in a couple of weeks.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 9:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Do a wine tour
Went there on a holiday a few years ago. Recommended.
Definitely. I’m kind of a wine geek.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 9:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is being a wine geek just like Sideways? I always assume movies get niches correct.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Kind of. Some of them really are like Paul Giamatti’s character, which is annoying. It’s not life or death; it’s fermented grapes.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 10:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Also, I think the overlap between boxing nerd and wine nerd is awfully small. I’m a weird dude.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 10:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’ll take Teddy>Bernstein tonight over the HBO crew any day. Is Al going to be in the house tonight for the Showtime card?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I think it’s Menefee, Farhood and Tarver, but I’m not totally certain.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
These guys are killing each other.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 9:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
1-0 vs. 1-0!
SOMEBODY’S 0 MUST GO!
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
War so far
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
…oh my god
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
“Julio Diaz has provided plenty of action like that.” My ass he has.
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Dude. Punch stats first round
Roman: 49/142
Madrigal: 45/113
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This is what it's all about
screw those big-time PPVs…
Calm down, Joe. Jesus. There have been worse performances than Mosley’s.
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oh ok don't calm down
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
BODY SHOT!
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
DOWN GOES MADRIGAL IN THE FIGHT THAT’S ACTUALLY HAPPENING, JOE
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These kids are definitely out to impress for the television crowd.
Could win a Bricky for best four rounder of the year at this rate.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Madrigal's shots are really sneaky
but, Roman has some sharpshooter in him on those power shots. Boom! Didn’t even get to finish typing it!
Yeah, but if they were paid to call those shows they probably wouldn’t. It’s nice to be in a position where you can be honest. I feel bad for, like, Al Bernstein. That’s why I found James Brown shitting on the fight ON the PPV so amazingly refreshing. JB doesn’t need no boxing job.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
well Teddy might
Teddy doesn’t give a fuck.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
No more big rights from Madrigal
He’s gonna glue that elbow to his side
That's too bad
he was landing that sneaky short right before he got dropped well, it was doing most of his damage.
Pay attention to THIS fight for starters.
Also, quit running down the PPV. People bought the show, they got a disappointing main event. Welcome to the world of paying for sports.
I once spent $200+ on a trip to a baseball game, when we got there we found out that 4 starters were being given a “rest day”
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
i love the Friday Night Fights. you gotta kiss a lot of frogs, but i live fites like this.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
If that lousy ass Fight Night Club show had more fights like this, I’d tune in every time.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
They still have Fight Night Club?
I remember having write-ups on one of those events two years ago.
"If I had a dollar for every brain you don't have, I'd have one dollar." - Squidward Tentacles
by SSreporters on May 13, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah they do it…monthly? Or something. It’s worthless.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep. I like both of these guys.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 10:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
SHUT THE HELL UP AND CALL THE FIGHT!!!!!
"If I had a dollar for every brain you don't have, I'd have one dollar." - Squidward Tentacles
Paying off for him big-time
he’s playing defense with his offense. His head movement inside is nothing to scoff at either, he made Madrigal spend a lot of energy early missing power shots.
I love when Teddy gets on the ass of guys who have one pro fight for their poor strategic decisions.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Also, to answer the earlier question. THIS is the fight I’m most excited about.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Man, this is some solid inside action from such inexperienced guys.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
This is a hell of a fight
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If I were drunk, I’d give a standing ovation in my living room. I’ve done it before. I did it after Maidana vs Morales.
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I’ve not done that (yet).
Goofiest in-home sports moment: tackling my 230 lb. father when Tracy Porter picked off Peyton Manning to seal the Super Bowl for my beloved Saints. I go about 160.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 10:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh for God’s sake. Tessitore is on one of his runs. He’s not going to let Pacquiao-Mosley go all night. It’s your Friday the 13th version of “Communist regime.”
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EVERYONE! LET’S GO TO ACE HARDWARE! THEY HAVE WAY LESS THINGS!
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I WAS THERE EARLIER! THEY DIDN’T HAVE WHAT I NEEDED!
…seriously
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Tessitore and Lampley need to go off of TV together
Them and their irritating rambling bullcrap and their insistence on repeating an anger-fueled point have become unbearable.
"If I had a dollar for every brain you don't have, I'd have one dollar." - Squidward Tentacles
Roman won for sure, but Madrigal showed the attributes of a warrior too.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Hey Sergio Martinez shows up late like a high roller.
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Teddy losing points right now in my book.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
MANNY HAS STEPPED UP AND FOUGHT AT A HIGHER WEIGHT ALREADY TEDDY!
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Manny’s already stepped up at catchweights and fought at a higher weight, Teddy. Jesus Christ.
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What did we used to expect his peak was? FEATHERWEIGHT?
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
What else is Pacquiao supposed to do, Teddy?
Should he fight David Haye?
"If I had a dollar for every brain you don't have, I'd have one dollar." - Squidward Tentacles
If you wanna impress me you’re going to have to jump up and fight a Klitschko! Manny doesn’t even have to win that fight. I’ll just call him the best for doing it!
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Screw that, Brent
NIKOLAY VALUEV!
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by SSreporters on May 13, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
since they played "Money"
Did y’all see Pink Floyd got together for “Comfortably Numb” last night?
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Best 40-35 fight I’ve ever seen. And I’m pretty sure I’m not just talking out of my ass in the moment.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
I wouldn't mind if the "not black enough" McNabb became a Seahawk......
"If I had a dollar for every brain you don't have, I'd have one dollar." - Squidward Tentacles
Well the video of Bernard Hopkins acting like a dumbass made it a lot worse than just the words.
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Yeah, I read it in a really kind of “funny” tone if that makes sense. He just seemed NASTY about it.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
He seemed like a damn dumbass. No getting around it. All making faces and exaggerating like a bad actor.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, the house/field thing? Jesus.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 10:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
uuugh. Kostya Tszyu…
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
Some day I need to try to put my loathing of Kostya Tszyu into words.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't speak badly of Tszyu!
It’s because of him that Zab Judah gave us the original stanky leg.
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by SSreporters on May 13, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
He's on my good list for life for what he did to Judah.
I don't always rage, but when I do, I prefer doing it over Bellator judging. Stay angry, my friends.
Tszyu vs. Judah was like…the battle of great evils in my world.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Darth Vader vs Saruman
I’d expect a trilogy there. I called trilogy after Vazquez-Marquez I, I know what I’m talking about.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Why don't you like Tszyu?
I don't always rage, but when I do, I prefer doing it over Bellator judging. Stay angry, my friends.
A story for another time. But a lot of it has to do with the fact I have ALWAYS irrationally hated a few people in boxing and MMA
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Sheeit. He was clinched after avenging Creed’s death.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
HE ENDED THE GOD DAMN COLD FUCKING WAR!
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
He showed that ANYONE is capable of change
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
And in a shocker, a story about a pro boxer who grew up in a tough neighborhood.
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these shadow shots with the SOMETHING’S ABOUT TO HAPPEN music are really…over the top.
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And here’s a stunt driver riding a crotch rocket.
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it's incredible
This was a step back from The Robe at the Cosmopolitan for Molina vs Conyers, though.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Teddy's fight plans and theme-based scripted drivel are hilarious and sad at the same time
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Yiiikes. it’s like all the lazy got left in the ring by Gonzalez in the first fight.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
Then again Holt likes to bring the lazy after round 3…
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
This fight may not make it to round 3.
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by SSreporters on May 13, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
OH MAN! OH NO! OH NO! OH MAN!
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
*oh man. oh god.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
…dammit
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Holt-Diaz R1
Hard right from Holt is the first significant punch a little less than halfway into the round, but Diaz takes it well. Diaz trying to find his way to the body, but Holt is going backwards and waiting for the opening. Holt’s jab looks crisp and quick, even if it’s short so far. Holt making Diaz follow. Diaz nearly gets caught coming in telegraphed as hell with a left hook, then their heads clash. No blood — wait, Diaz is cut over the left eye. Time called. That just ends the round, basically, as there are only six seconds left.
Holt 10-9
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i've it even
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Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Holt-Diaz R2
Good left hook by Diaz, then a flurry to the body. Holt ducks another left hook and lands one of his own to Diaz’s body. Diaz really looking for that left hook now, and targeting the body a little. Holt misses a wild right and has spent most of this round moving backward and doing nothing more. Good body work again by Diaz, who is totally in control of this round. Diaz really is wide open on that left hook, though. if Holt times him it’s going to be goodnight. And he’s really timing it, or trying to.
Diaz 10-9
19-19
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Agree with Teddy for once
Holt really needs to set his feet for his counter-punching opportunities. Diaz really does not seem like he’d mind just punching Holt’s gloves all night.
Really?
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by SSreporters on May 13, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh, no, Just for Men. I do not know those “lucky dogs” who have “just the right amount of grey that everyone loves.”
Every Friday I forget I’m still a young man.
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Just for Men has made it seem like using their product will guarantee you will get laid.
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zz
Ooops…Diaz thought he had him hurt and he got JACKED
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
Holt-Diaz R3
I would offer this: I like Holt’s trunks.
Kendall moving backwards so much is really irritating to me as a viewer. I mean he obviously (hopefully) has some kind of plan, but he’s just not landing anything really square on Diaz, and his jab isn’t there either. Diaz DRILLED WITH A LEFT HOOK HOLY SHIT! HE’S OUT OF IT! GOODNIGHT IRENE!
Kendall Holt TKO-3
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by the way
The reason that starts with “Diaz” and then goes to ALL CAPS is because I was about to say something else about Diaz. I now forget.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Boom goes the dynamite!!!
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 10:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I guess the "looking for that one big shot" plan worked aiight for Holt tonight
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Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
goodnight
and that’s why we all love Holt so much
Great finish!
It looked like Diaz landed his best shot of the fight right before the flurry that finished him!
first he stunned him with that wicked body shot
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Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Holt has just as much , if not more, talent than Khan
eh, gotta disagree with you there.
Plus Khan himself is the king of inconsistency.
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by Matt Miller on May 13, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Khan is more talented
But Holt probably has more pure power.
Khan would have KO'd Diaz with similar (if not greater) ease, imho
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by Matt Miller on May 13, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
a little bit, but it's not like I can't see it at all
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by Matt Miller on May 13, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd favor Khan
But I’d be stunned if it got past round two either way.
I would say Kendall has better pure pow — yeah what the other dude just said
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
IF THIS WAS THE MAIN EVENT OF LAST WEEK'S PPV AND NOT PACQUIAO/MOSLEY
IT WOULD BE WORTH THE $59.99!!!!
….Joe Tessitore says in his mind.
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How the hell do you fight as long as Diaz without EVER learning how to avoid the left hook?
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
How did so many of Joe Frazier's opponents get knocked out by them?
Even though they knew it was coming before they even got to the arena? The left hook is a tricky, tricky beast, especially a good, tight, counter one.
It’s not just this one though. Julio has a problem seeing them. Always.
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by Scott Christ on May 13, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
it's a very tricky shot though as he said
When it’s kept in tight and not telegraphed it’s very hard to see coming.
Holt-Mathysse or Maidana might be fun.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 10:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
alright gonna do quick results post
Then it’s over here for ShoBox
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Look how small a boxer
is next to a running back from the NFL.
Football players are some big ass mo fo’s
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Brandon Jacobs (if that's who you were talking about)
skews the scales a little, not all NFL running backs are like 6’3" 265.
Just the stats you gave
Really makes you wonder how he goes several games running like 2006-2008 Shaun Alexander.
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by SSreporters on May 13, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I realize that QH
But still.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
I gotcha, just wanted to point out that,
if that was Ahmad Bradshaw back there you might be saying “Why isn’t that NFL running back much bigger than that boxer?”
Well, I’m heading over the the Showtime thread now.
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Ungrateful R&B artists? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 10:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Oh good. Is Victor Ortiz gonna be GOOFY AND FUN??!?!?!
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nooooo….Victor…don’t be the rap guy…
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
Oh Jesus, Victor. They ALWAYS do a belt presentation for new “champions.” Come on.
I should turn this off.
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Every bit as phony as Oscar. Uggggggh.
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 10:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I really wanted Ortiz to be a new guy on my “favorite fighter” list…but…this kind of sucks
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
He's been having media training.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
by Dave Strummer on May 13, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He really is the new Oscar. He needs a script or he sounds ridiculous.
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Can we all agree that
The world would be a better place if Maidana knocks this guy out again?
by The Boxer Rebellion on May 13, 2011 10:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
NO!
I will remain solidly a “Victor Ortiz guy”
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 13, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright I’m off to ShoBox thread.
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