The Bad Left Hook Pick'em Game: Season 6 - Week 9

by The Boxing Bulletin on May 25, 2011 1:02 PM EDT in Pick'em Game

Chris Arreola returns to action this Friday against Kendrick Releford. Will the California heavyweight make short work of his journeyman opponent, or can Releford last into the later rounds? (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Bongarts/Getty Images)

There's not a whole lot happening this weekend in the boxing world, but we've still got four fights on the line-up to select from. None may have the significance of last Saturday's Hopkins-Pascal clash, or the buzz surrounding DeGale-Groves, but with only a couple weeks to play, these bouts could be key in deciding how this season's race plays out.

We've got two heavyweight bouts from this Friday's ESPN2 show, with Tony Thompson taking on Maurice Harris and Chris Arreola in a stay-busy affair against journeyman Kendrick Releford. The Thompson-Harris clash is actually an eliminator and scheduled for 12, while the latter bout is a 10 rounder.

European 154lb champion Lukas Konecny is also in action on Friday, as he puts his title on the line against Hussein Bayram in the Czech Republic.

There's only one Saturday match-up on the game sheet, with Jamie McDonnell going up against Nick Otieno of Keyna for the vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title.

For those that are new to the game, please make sure to check out the rules (we promise they are very simple).

An explanation of how to fill out your selections appears at the bottom of this post - please follow these instructions as it makes it easier for us to tabulate the results quickly each week.

You can check out the current standings here.

Let’s get to the week 9 line-up…

**** Remember you do not need to make a selection on every fight. If you are unfamiliar with any of the fighters, and don't want to risk points, you are free to PASS on any pick. You must make at least one selection to receive the 10 point participation bonus****

A. Pick the winner / Method of victory - Tony Thompson vs Maurice Harris (technical decision counts as decision, DQ counts as stoppage - Friday, May 27)

1. Thompson to win (any method) – risk 8 to win 2.
2. Thompson by stoppage – risk 4 to win 6.
3. Thompson by decision – risk 4 to win 6.
4. Harris (any method) – risk 2 to win 8.

B. Pick the winner / Method of victory - Lukas Konecny vs Hussein Bayram (technical decision counts as decision, DQ counts as stoppage - Friday, May 27)

1. Konecny to win (any method) – risk 9 to win 1.
2. Konecny by stoppage – risk 3 to win 7.
3. Konecny by decision – risk 6 to win 4.
4. Bayram (any method) – risk 1 to win 9.

C. Pick the winner / Method of victory - Jamie McDonnell vs Nick Otieno (technical decision counts as decision, DQ counts as stoppage - Saturday, May 28)

1. McDonnell to win (any method) – risk 9 to win 1.
2. McDonnell by stoppage – risk 2.5 to win 7.5.
3. McDonnell by decision – risk 6.5 to win 3.5.
4. Otieno (any method) – risk 1 to win 9.

D. Over/Under - Chris Arreola vs Kendrick Releford (Friday, May 27)

1. Over 5 1/2 – risk 4.5 points to win 5.5.
2. Over 8 1/2 – risk 2.5 points to win 7.5.
3. Under 5 1/2 – risk 5.5 points to win 4.5.
4. Under 8 1/2 – risk 7.5 points to win 2.5.

Please fill out your selections as follows:

Enter the LETTER of the fight first, then whether it’s a single (1), double (2) or triple (3) followed by the NUMBER of your pick and the NAME of the FIGHTER and METHOD of victory (where applicable).

**** You have 10 doubles and 5 triples to use over the 10 week season ****

For Selection A, if you want to use one of your doubles on Thompson to win...

A. (2) – 1 – Thompson

For Selection B, if you wanted to use a triple on Konecny to win by decision, you would enter...

B. (3) – 3 – Konecny

For Selection C, if you wish to pick McDonnell without using a double or triple...

C. (1) – 1 - McDonnell

For Selection D, if you wish to pass...

D. Pass

Good luck!

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A. (1) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 3 – Konecny by decision
C. (1) – 2 – McDonnell by stoppage
D. (2) – 3 – Under 5 1/2

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by Scott Christ on May 25, 2011 1:30 PM EDT reply actions

A. (2) – 1 – Thompson any method
B. (1) – 2 – Konecny by stoppage
C. (1) – 3 – McDonnell by decision
D. (2) – 4 – Under 8 1/2

by Bajingo on May 25, 2011 3:07 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (3) – 2 – Bayraim by any method
C. (1) – 3 – McDonnell by decision
D. (1) – 4 – Under 8 1/2

by journeyintosound on May 25, 2011 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

WOW, lots of fighers this weekend Ive never seen in action, going to need the help of boxrec for this one

A. (1) – 2 – Thompson by Stoppage
B (1) – 3 – Konecny by Decision
C (1) – 2 – McDonnell by Stoppage
D (1) – 2 – Over 8 1/2 Rounds

by Nonpariel Barry Punchbag on May 25, 2011 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 3 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 1 – Konecny by decision
C. (1) – 3 – McDonnell by stoppage
D. (2) – 1 – Under 5 1/2

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by bazzlad on May 25, 2011 4:03 PM EDT reply actions

A. (3) – 3 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 2 – Konency by stoppage
C. (1) – 2 – McDonnell by stoppage
D. (1) – 1 – Over 5 1/2

"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."

by Oli Goldstein on May 25, 2011 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

A. PASS
B. PASS
C. PASS
D. (2) – 3 – Under 5 1/2 rounds.

by hispanic causing panic on May 25, 2011 8:15 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 2 – Konecny by stoppage
C. (1) – 2 – McDonnell by stoppage
D. (1) – 3 – Under 5 1/2

by Eugene Banks on May 25, 2011 11:33 PM EDT reply actions

A. (2) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
PASS
C. (2) – 3 – McDonnell by decision
D. (1) – 3 – Under 5 1/2

by ulises solis on May 26, 2011 2:25 AM EDT reply actions

A. (3) – 1 – Thompson by any means
B. (2) – 1 – Konecny by any means
C. (2) – 2 – McDonnell by stoppage
D. (3) – 3 – Under 5 1/2

"A hero has faced it all: he need not be undefeated, but he must be undaunted." - Andrew Bernstein

by sigidy on May 26, 2011 3:37 AM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Thompson by Stoppage
B. (1) – 2 – Konecny by stoppage
C. (1) – 2 – McDonnell by Stoppage
D. (1) – 3 – Under 5 1/2

"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter

by DrHenrik on May 26, 2011 4:12 AM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 4 – Bayram to win
C. (1) – 4 – Otieno to win
D. (1) – 3 – Under 5 1/2

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by Stevosaurus Rex on May 26, 2011 6:20 AM EDT reply actions

A. (1) 2. Thompson by stoppage – risk 4 to win 6.
B. (1) 2. Konecny by stoppage – risk 3 to win 7.
C. (2) 2. McDonnell by stoppage – risk 2.5 to win 7.5.
D. (1) 3. Under 5 1/2 – risk 5.5 points to win 4.5.

by notclements on May 26, 2011 7:52 AM EDT reply actions

A. (3) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 3 – Konecny by decision
C. (1) – 3 – McDonnell by decision
D. (1) – 1 – Over 5 1/2 rds

by Matt Mosley on May 26, 2011 9:27 AM EDT reply actions

A. (3) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 3 – Konecny by decision
C. (1) – 3 – McDonnell by decision
D. (1) – 3 – Under 5 1/2 rounds

by tylerj19 on May 26, 2011 12:03 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 2 – Koncecny by stoppage
C. (1) – 3 – McDonnell by descision
D. (3) – 3 – Under 5 1/2

by Sweet science on May 26, 2011 5:39 PM EDT reply actions

A. (2) – 2 – Thompson stoppage
B. (1) – 3 – Koneceny decision
C. (1) – 3- McDonnell decision
D. (1) – 3 – Under 5 1/2

by Sam5001 on May 26, 2011 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

A. (3) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 3 – Konecny by decision
C. (2) – 3 – McDonnell by decision
D. (1) – 3 – Under 5 1/2

by EndoEnderson on May 26, 2011 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 3 – Konecny by decision
C. Pass
D. (1) – 1 – Over 5 1/2

by quadlaser on May 27, 2011 2:56 AM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 3 – Konecny by decision
C. (1) – 3 – McDonnell by decision
D. (1) – 1 – Over 5 1/2

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by A.F. on May 27, 2011 5:35 AM EDT reply actions

A. (2) – 1 – Thompson any method
B. (1) – 2 – Konecny by stoppage
C. (1) – 3 – McDonnell by decision
D. (1) – 1 – Over 5 1/2

by Dave Oakes on May 27, 2011 8:30 AM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 3 – Konecny by decision
C. (1) – 3 – McDonnell by decision
D. (1) – 1 – Over 5 1/2

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by Dafs on May 27, 2011 9:25 AM EDT reply actions

A. (1)-3-Thompson by decision
B. (2)-4-Bayram
C. (1)-1-McDonnell by decision
D. (1)-1-Under 5.5

by cyke on May 27, 2011 10:25 AM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) – 2 – Bayraim by any method
C. (1) – 3 – McDonnell by decision
D. (1) – 4 – Under 8 1/2

by Hoosier_ on May 27, 2011 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

A. (2) – 1 – Thompson by any means
B. PASS
C. PASS
D. (1) – 3 – Under 5 1/2

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 27, 2011 3:47 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) - 2 Thompson by stoppage.
B. (1) - 3 Konecny by decision
C. (1) - 3 McDonnell by decision
D. (1) - 3 Under 5 1/2

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

by BoxAnne on May 27, 2011 7:09 PM EDT reply actions

aaack

ignore strikeouts above — should look like this:

A. (1) — 2 Thompson by stoppage
B. (1) — 3 Konecny by decision
C. (1) — 3 McDonnell by decision
D. (1) — 3 Under 5 1/2

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

by BoxAnne on May 27, 2011 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Please consider A. as a PASS. I hadn’t seen the result, but did post this after the results were available, not in touch withthe time today. I think the others are OK. Otherwise, too late, maybe.

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

by BoxAnne on May 27, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions