Bad Left Hook Live Results and Coverage: Brandon Rios vs Urbano Antillon
by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 9:00 PM EDT
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Tonight, U.S. boxing fans have head-to-head shows from Showtime and HBO, and Bad Left Hook has chosen Showtime's double-header thanks to should-be war of a main event in the lightweight division. Those who are going to watch the HBO show live, we've set up a separate thread for you, too. Please do not post HBO "spoilers" in this thread.
The main event features Brandon Rios (27-0-1, 20 KO) defending his WBA belt against Urbano Antillon (28-2, 20 KO) in a matchup of hard-charging brawlers who have a great habit of making for excellent fights. There is basically no way that this fight isn't a good one.
There's also an interesting co-feature, as spoiler Carlos Molina (18-4-2, 6 KO) gets a chance on one of the big two networks by taking on the returning Kermit Cintron (32-3-1, 28 KO). Cintron has been inactive for 14 months and really hasn't been in a fight of any length in almost two years, and rust could be an issue against the tough, capable, somewhat tricky Molina. This is Cintron's debut for Top Rank, and he's hoping to make a good impression and stand in line for a shot against one of the bigger fighters in the company.
The fights start on Showtime at 10 p.m. EDT. Join us for what promises to be a hell of a night at the fights.
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Getting pumped for tonight. Imported Panamanian rum, fresh fruit, ice and a blender. Four potentially good fights in a row (thanks to DVR). I just hope nobody forgets and drops a spoiler for the other card in this thread.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
fruity blended ice drinks--my girlfriend and I both like them in the hot NYC summertime
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
3 tbs orange pineapple juice concentrate
I cup chopped pineapple
1/2 banana
2 kiwis
1 lime, squeezed
2 trays of ice cubes
1/2 cup of ginger ale
8-10 oz top shelf Panamanian rum
Blend until smooth and serve.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Well make sure you avoid the front page right after the fights, too, since we’ll have the HBO results up there.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Fucking eh, that sounds good. I got my Jack and Corona. Last night’s FNF was a great appetizer though…
It was awesome. I fucking loved FNF last night.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I’m hoping Kermit Cintron doesn’t put me to sleep.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
He was actually making a fight out of the Williams matchup before the unfortunate “fall.” I liked the Angulo fight too.
I just don’t care for him or his ‘style.’
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Evening folks
I’m opening up a bottle of Glenfiddich 15 that I got as a gift for this one.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
HARD CHARGING TOUGHGUY
it’s gus o’clock
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
PUNCHES IN BUNCHES! CATCHPHRASES!
…Gus as the “sound” of Showtime makes me want to jab a fork into my eye
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
They're so dedicated to him no matter how often he proves he's completely incompetent.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Jul 9, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus, they’re fighting outside in CA in July?
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
Fuck…my VCR doesn’t work… shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
your...what?
How’s your 8-track player holding up?
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
not good either…sound is not as crisp as I want it
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
I’ve hired someone to paint some cave walls with a round-by-round while I’m out.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Just because it's fun to tease about dated technology (don't worry, I don't have an HDTV, the world's biggest sin)..let me add:
how does the site function on 14.4 dial-up?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Gus’ delivery, there to remind us why we miss Nick Charles
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
Evening boys
Washington red wine for this nice set of fights.
I love that BLH’ers seem to know their way around a bar.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I…have a near empty carton of minute maid. Fancy, I know.
by The Twillness on Jul 9, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Mix that with some vodka if you want to fit in with this crowd :)
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Actually the 135-pound weight class is about to experience an exodus of arguably the top three fighters. BUT HEY!
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
As for Al’s assertion that Rios will have only meaningful fights at 135, just know that they’re targeting Marco Antonio Barrera next.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I actually kind of like Cintron, but don’t ask me to articulate why. It’s really inexplicable.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oh, I’m just having glass #1 right now. That can’t be it!
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m with you
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Quoting Emerson in a eulogy for Nick Charles. I like.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I didn’t much care how Gus reported that Nick Charles had “DIIIIED.”
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, I just like that Emerson quote
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Walking out to Michael Jackson is not a good way to fix your image
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
Cintron's record is exactly right
The Martinez draw should be a loss. The Williams loss should be a draw. Karma works.
Agreed
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by Brickhaus on Jul 9, 2011 10:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Man, I know it’s not true, but it damn well looked like Cintron did a Ric Flair flop through the ropes.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
Fight goes to the cards after the start of R4
In case of a clash of heads … or someone gets launched out the ring.
Loved when Citron banged his the ambulance door on the stretcher, “What’s they’re stopping the fight? Why!?”
Jerry Cantu apparently readying for a movie martial arts fight
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I hope Jimmy Lennon Jr wears sunblock out in California…damn he’s white.
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
Yeah. Get a tan, Jimbo.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
So is Molina JCC Jr’s second best win now?
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Probably Vasquez
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
by Brickhaus on Jul 9, 2011 10:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not that I can watch
But I fully expect The Shimoda fight to beat the pants off this one.
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by Brickhaus on Jul 9, 2011 10:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
oh jesus
Get off Cintron’s jock, guys. He’s had a career.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Cintron vs Molina Round 1
First minute is a bit of a feeling out, Molina looking to find some range. He’s going to have to do something special to win this fight — I don’t think he has enough power to do anything to Kermit, so he’s going to have to thoroughly outbox him, and I think Kermit’s too good a boxer for that to happen, plus if anyone lands eye-catching shots, it’ll be Cintron. I know I “hate on” him, but I don’t think he sucks or nothin’.
Molina busier so far. Flicking his jab a lot, keeping everything moving. Cintron with a jab, now ducking low when Molina gets near him. Molina trying to put together combinations. Molina with a left hook to the body, Cintron lands a glancing blow up top.
Molina 10-9
Bad Left Hook
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I'll give it the mandatory "TBR 10-10 R1."
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Cintron vs Molina Round 2
Al Bernstein just said, “before the second Margarito fart.” That’s about right.
good right hand by Molina, but Cintron with a left hook and a right, and now we’re starting to get some action from both, with Molina leading it. Cintron with a nice counter left, short little shot. Molina trying to target the body with his jab as he comes in. Molina is giving Cintron a great opportunity to box at range, but Cintron isn’t taking advantage yet. Cintron jabbing now toward the end of the round, and it’s starting to work for him.
Cintron 10-9
19-19
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I have it same
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
R2 10-9 Kermit, 20-19 same
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
10-9 Molina, 20-18
Close rounds, but I think Molina was busier and landing better.
Initial thoughts on Glenfiddich: smokier and with a bit more bite than Glenlivit, but good.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t drink scotch anymore but I always preferred Glenfiddich to Glenlivet
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
10-9 Molina, 20-18
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
Cintron vs Molina Round 3
Cintron just looks a little rusty on offense so far. A bit tentative, a little slow. Molina still outworking him and without big shots, I think he’s doing enough outworking Cintron to hang in there at the least. Cintron’s jab looks sharp but isn’t landing much. Molina landing potshot rights and a left hook. good right from Molina. Cintron waiting too much. Just waiting too much.
Molina 10-9
Molina 29-28
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
R3 clear Molina round
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Same here
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Hurrld! I didn’t know you also work for SHO!
by garapataman on Jul 9, 2011 10:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
10-9 Molina, 30-27
Cintron isn’t throwing enough ton win rounds.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
Cintron is just so plodding and his timing is just totally fucked. I’m waiting for him to uncork a right that changes the fight, but it may just not happen.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
Cintron vs Molina Round 4
Molina starting to take over really solidly in the first minute of this round. Cintron just isn’t diong a damn thing and is getting not just outworked, but clearly outfought at this point. Cintron can’t find his right hand at all. Molina bullies him into the corner and throws. He’s picking up some confidence, and the body work and the jabs are adding up. Right hand by Molina. If he had power, this would be looking really one-sided right now. I mean this round is all Molina.
Molina 10-9
Molina 39-37
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
R4 10-9 Molina, 39-38 same
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
10-9 Molina, 40-36
It’s amusing, because Molina is the B-side fighter, but Cintron is actually a perfect matchup for him: a guy who doesn’t throw enough punches to keep Molina honest or win rounds from him.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
I thought Cintron would establish his jab better than this
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
clean sweep for Molina so far on my card. 40-36
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
Cintron vs Molina Round 5
Molina with a left hook to the body, then one upstairs. Cintron looks befuddled in there. Molina jabbing effectively, then back to the body. Right hand upstairs, and then one with as much mutsard as he can muster. Another right hand. Jabbing again. Cintron is landing absolutely nothing. Right hand from Cintron misses again. It’s slow and not getting there. Hey, there’s one that lands, but Molina goes back to the body, then gets him upstairs with a double jab and a right hand. big right by Molina and NOW HE’S WAILING ON CINTRON WITH UPPERCUTS! Man Cintron is in trouble in there. Molina is now flat-out dominating him. Cintron’s balance is bad and his nose is bleeding. He’s been hurt. Molina ends it throwing.
Molina 10-9
Molina 49-46
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
10-9 Molina, 50-45
Beautiful uppercut in that flurry by Molina. He’s just walking all over Cintron.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
Looks like Molina has studied at the “Holyfield School of Head Butting”.
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
Timothy Bradley, visiting professor?
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Holyfield is prof emeritus; Bradley the current dean.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
R5 10-9 Molina, 49-47 same
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He basically hasn’t been in a real fight in like two years.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m feeling like a dope for picking Cintron in the pick em game. Should have seen this coming.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Can never really know what kind of “Cintron” is going to show up. He had that fight with Perro where he looked like he had turned a mental corner – and then of course the extra bizarre thing with PW.
Guy’s weird.
"You can't search me without probable cause Or that proper ammunition they call reasonable suspicion Listen while I bring friction to your whole jurisdiction" - Fugees
yeah, he's one of the most inconsistent guys around
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Overhand right to the kidneys on a ducking Cintron by Molina. That’s new.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
Molina looks he’s going to be an actual factor at 154.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Never been stopped, dunno if he’s ever been dropped. Three of his four losses were split or majority decisions, in a 4-rounder, a 6-rounder, and an 8-rounder
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I want Molina vs Angulo
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I think it would be exciting for sure and good style match
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Angulo is slower and is really hittable
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Bad matchup for Molina
It would be like a Juan Diaz / Brandon Rios fight. A soft punching pressure fighter versus one with power.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Molina is a lot more active though
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Cintron vs Molina Round 6
Molina tagging him again. Molina drills him with a right hand. Molina beating the shit out of Cintron this round. Totally has his number. Landing his right hand almost at will. Cintron bloodied and looks totally lost. Cintron has nothing. Long right by Cintron, but Molina just comes back. Cintron looks like he wants to land one big punch.
Molina 10-9
Molina 59-55
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Cintron starting to land a little and actually looking confident for the first time in the fight.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
That's what I was thinking.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Jul 9, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
R6 10-9 Molina, 59-56 same
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It's Gus...
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 9, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Cintron finally seems to have shaken the rust, but it’s probably not enough.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
R7 10-9 Cintron, 68-66 Molina
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Cintron vs Molina Round 7
Molina with with a left to the body. Cintron trying to turn it up, and it’s about time. He can still win this thing. Cintron trying to jab still, maybe set something up. He has his right cocked and ready. Right hand by Molina as he just waits around for Cintron to stop flicking his jab. Then another right hand from Molina. Left hook and a right by Molina.
Molina 10-9
Molina 69-64
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
So what do you guys think it actually is? 67-66 Cintron?
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s the A-side Top Rank fighter.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Just…FYI, there’s a pretty fair chance that Fedor/Henderson goes the distance
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
Molina lost an 8-round UD to a 10-0 guy named Wayland Willingham in 2006, who won 2 more fights, got KO-1’d by an 11-7-1 fighter, and then never fought again. Anyone ever hear of the guy?
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
Kermit is always either flat footed and standing still or going backward (you know…until I started typing that and he came forward)
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
R8 10-9 Molina, 78-75 same
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Cintron vs Molina Round 8
Molina looks like he’s started to tire just a little bit, but then so does Cintron. Molina digging to the body again late in the round after an evenish first 2:30, and then he lands a good right. Cintron ripped with an uppercut, and now MOLINA COMING HARD NEAR THE END OF THE ROUND! Cintron just can’t hang with him. I always told myself Cintron must be better than I give him credit for, so I’d say things like, “Well he’s good but I don’t like him that much,” but the truth is he just isn’t that good. He’s OK.
Molina 10-9
Molina 79-73
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
With the Cintron-Martinez draw, no decision would surprise me here, especially not a draw. CIntron’s cards are sometimes just as random as his efforts.
But man, does he look like shit out there.
10-9 Molina, 80-72
I just don’t see Cintron pulling out a miracle here. I don’t remember him landing a single good right hand.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
Cintron vs Molina Round 9
Molina still busier and landing better shots. Another right hand by Molina drills Cintron. Cintron getting beaten up again, laying on the ropes and getting hammered. Molina won’t let him breathe. He’s just a better fighter. Molina is so much better than his record. I mean this fight hasn’t been close. Molina dominates another round. This was Top Rank’s idea for a possible Pacquiao opponent.
Molina 10-9
Molina 89-82
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Oh god, Pacquiao would’ve gone through Cintron like Tyson went through Spinks.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
10-9 Molina, 90-81
So is this a major matchmaking fiasco by Top Rank?
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
He clearly should have gotten a soft touch or two first, and Molina looks like a legit contender at 154 tonight.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
R9 10-9 Molina, 88-84 same
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Same. what’s weird is when I did that conference call with him he was very clear, little lisp evident.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
25%
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I approve of Molina-Wolek
Winner gets to beat the crap out of JCC Jr
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
wishful thinking
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Loser gets to get robbed in a split decision by JCC Jr?
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
more probable
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Cintron vs Molina Round 10
Cintron needs a miracle. Another right by Molina. Then a left hook. Molina eats a left hook, too. Molina just goes through it. (So does Kermit, to be fair.) Cintron trying to land a big shot, but really just can’t. Molina rips him again with a right hand. 30 seconds to go. Right hand from Kermit misses. Cintron with a big right. Molina hangs on.
Molina 10-9
Molina 99-91
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
R10 10-9 Molina, 98-93 same
And I think my card is as Cintron friendly as you could plausibly get.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Cintron didn’t win a round in my eyes.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
if Kermit gets these cards it's a disgrace and I'm not watching the main event
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I don't buy it.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Jul 9, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
i still would
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 9, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i still would
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 9, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
oh God
Mike Lee “highlights”? Why?
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Fightin' bums, gettin press
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Breaking news: Josh Hamilton hits walk off 2run HR. Tough week for Hamilton.
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
Just a reminder. No spoilers from the HBO card in this thread please. Many of us are watching that fight after this one on DVR, TiVO, etc.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Nice.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 9, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry
Had two windows open.
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Cintron vs Molina Official Scores
98-92
98-92
98-92
Carlos Molina by unanimous decision
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Ladies and gents what? Dammit give Jiimmy some repectTop Rank!
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
I wasn’t kidding, by the way. If Cintron got the scores in that fight I was going to watch the HBO main event.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
The judges got it right… Gotta give ‘em credit when they do if we wanna jump on them when they don’t
The judges got it right… Gotta give ‘em credit when they do if we wanna jump on them when they don’t
I don’t feel this way. “Everyone throw a party, they didn’t fuck it up!”
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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
And that, folks, may be the last you see of Cintron on your teevee. Maybe ESPN, I suppose.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 10:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Who?
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 9, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
381 punches for Cintron...
kinda hard to win a round throwing only 38 punches, esp. when you aren’t landing them
Oi, vey, that was a KO, wasn't it?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Good to see Areola fighting so often, it's really resurecting his career.
I wish more fighters would
It helps that he's taking no damage
Chris Arreola – Defensive Wizard
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd lose it if he could at least beat 1 Klistchko
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 9, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Unintentional plank from that diude Bute was fighting. Wow...
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
Man, I have been pumped for Rios vs. Antillon for a long time. I’m way more amped for this fight than I was for Wlad vs. Haye…
Well, I guess I did kind of get sucked in to Wlad’s spectacular pre-entrance video montage. But that feeling didn’t last very long, and it turned out to be by far the best part of the fight.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I don’t get that nervous feeling for fights like this that I get for Wlad vs Haye or the Pacquiao events or the Mayweather fights. I know I’m going to get something good, so I’m just happy and content. I was never bouncing around for a Vazquez vs Marquez fight either, if that makes sense.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I get that nervous feelings for some big fights too. It's not so much what I feel for this fight.
More like the feeling you get when your are about to open the bottle of your favorite kind of bourbon, one you know will deliver.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Yes, precisely. This is like buying a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm with you...
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Yeah, you guys are right, his voice is totally wrong for eulogies. Needs to work on that one. Too hyped sounding.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Acosta-Rios has kinda gotten lost as a FOTY candidate, but that was a great fight.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 11:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I try to keep it alive whenever I can mention it — it’s leading my race so far and by a good amount, and I mean that in a good way.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
That is in fact my #2.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Both good calls. I feel like I should mention Leal vs. Marroquin.
Probably more sleeper FOTY candidate than actual FOTY thought.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Yeah, another really good one.
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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Top 5 this year for sure. Berto-Ortiz (R6 is my ROTY so far), Maidana-Morales was great, I thought Arce-Vazquez, Jr. a blast, and several others.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 11:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And “BwOAHMYGAWD” is call of the year, hands down.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 11:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Paul Williams already announcing his retirement at “age 30” ugh… people, just do it, don’t say it.
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
I never take these, “I’m going to retire………………” too seriously………….especially when they’re in there 20’s
That's one good/bad thing about boxing
ALL the greats eventually fight again until they physically can’t
seems like both HBO and ST are stalling. Somebody start a fight
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
Lara is already in the ring
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
but he ain’t been announced yet
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 9, 2011 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus Christ…I hate to say this, but when the fuck did Al Bernstein join the ridiculous hyperbole machine? You’re better than this, Al.
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I mean what is he talking about? The first time Antillon got a title shot, he was supposed to win (didn’t), and his best win before that was who? Daniel Attah? Bobby Pacquiao?
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I was kinda shocked by the Cintron puffery.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 11:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That guy is rocking out on his accordion.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
I prefer to think of it as a Tarantino homage to b-movies from the entrances last week.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be awesome
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I think that fight would probably ruin one or both of them.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 11:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
WTF is Margarito doing in Rios’ corner?
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
Same trainer. They’re very close friends.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
making him even more hateable?
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
as long as he doesn’t wrap his hands….
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Jul 9, 2011 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
same trainer
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Jul 9, 2011 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Rios was the other guy in the infamous Margarito Freddie Roach video I believe. Correct me if I’m wrong.
you're correct
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
My roommate and I just decided that the most inappropriate entrance music for a boxing match would be “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Miserables.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
There are a lot of top-notch show tunes picks there. I think I’d go with “We’ve Got Magic To Do” from Pippin.
Tough to do in gloves, but so worth it.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno. I think his classiness is as overrated as Cintron’s power.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that Vargas in Rios' corner?
When I'm on the mic it goes down, CINTRON
-Joell Ortiz
by The Lethal Haze on Jul 9, 2011 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
...he's bam bam
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
HE'S BAM BAM
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
This can’t last 5 rounds.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 11:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Rios vs Antillon Round 1
Antillon digs to the body. Rios with a left hook to the head. Left hooks from Rios and a right hand. Antillon to the body. Antillon hooks upstairs. Both guys just winging toe-to-toe. Rios with an uppercut. Left hook, then one to the body. Another one to the body. Big uppercut by Rios! Man he is slinging some power shots and shutting Antillon down there. Rios hitting the body hard. Antillon coming on hard now. Antillon to the body now. back and forth so far. Right hand by Rios, then goes low. Rios with a HUGE uppercut that snaps Antillon’s head back. Goddamn, this is what we expected. Antillon coming back to the body! HARD SHOTS! THEY ARE KILLING EACH OTHER AND GODDAMN IT IT IS FUCKING AWESOME! YES! YES! YES! ANTILLON WAILING AWAY! RIOS COMES BACK!
RIGHT HAND LEFT HOOK BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM FUCK YES
YES
YES
Rios 10-9
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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
GO DOWN YOU FUCKING ROBOT
is still the best, IMO, but this is one up there. Nice. Hope to catch this later!!
by garapataman on Jul 9, 2011 11:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What fight did that originate from? It’s so perfect.
by The Twillness on Jul 9, 2011 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure which round, though. Round 8, i think? I remember laughing so hard when I saw that
by garapataman on Jul 10, 2011 3:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Living up to expectations just as Wlad vs. Haye lived down to them.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
We are all winners of round 1.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 11:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
ooooh yes. This is right.
Managing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2011 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
Rios vs Antillon Round 2
Both guys just beating the hell out of each other. Rios with a charge, Antillon there to meet him. Nobody’s going anywhere. I mean this is bad intentions fighting. these guys are throwing everything hard. Antillon bleeding from the bridge of the nose. Nice combo by Rios. That’s where I think he has teh real advantage. Better combo puncher. Antillon with two left hooks. Antillon with a nice uppercut. Nice combo again by rios, three shots that push Antillon back a step. Antillon to the body, tearing up Rios, but Rios fires back on him. Now they jab — their jabs are PISSED OFF. Rios with a left hook. Just misses a big uppercut. Right to the body by Antillon. NICe right upstairs by Antillon. 1-2 from Rios. This is fucking vicious. Left hook to the body by antillon. Uppercut trade — AN UPPERCUT TRADE. Rios gets the better of it. Right by Rios, left hook by Rios. This is insane. Right by Antillon, then an uppercut, and then Rios to the body. Fucking hell. this is nasty as hel
Rios 10-9
Rios 20-18
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10-9 Rios, 20-18
Antillon landed a great shot there at the end of the round.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
R2 10-9 Antillion, 19-19
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jul 9, 2011 11:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i’m not gonna bother scoring this. just gonna watvh
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
Rios vs Antillon Round 3
Antillon comes out throwing hard, NBUT RIOS NAILS HIM AND DOWN GOES ANTILLON!!!! HE’S HURT! FIGHT WILL CONTINUE! RIOS GOING AT HIM! RIOS THROWING I’LL SAY IT GODDAMN IT PUNCHES IN BUNCHES!
Antillon needs to get his legs, and he played good defense there. Left hook by Rios, and another and ANOTHER! and Antillon is hurt! Rios all over him! antillon firing back when he can! UPPERCUT BY ANTILLON! ONE FROM RIOS! TEARING INTO EACH OTHER! Rios still tearing away. Antillon getting bashed in there, but hanging on. He’s really hurt. Rios looking to close. Rios with a left to the body, then one upstairs. Antillon throwing back. Rios just has too much power. Antillon low with a right, nobody even pauses. Nobody even fucking pauses.
I love this fight.
Uppercuts and a HUGE left hook from Rios BIG RIGHT AND DOWN GOES ANTILLON AGAIN!!!! MY GOD!
Antillon has nothing left. 30 seconds left in the round. Antillon trying to survive the round, and just might be able to do it. Just might. Antillon is in a bad way and the referee stops it with Antillon wobbling around the ring.
Brandon Rios TKO-3
Folks, you can’t ask for more action than that in three rounds unless you’re asking for Hagler-Hearns.
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I've really gotta watch that...
matter of fact, I’ll try to find it now. It was before my time though.
Before mines too but goddamn it it was the fight to end all.
by The Twillness on Jul 9, 2011 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Brandon Rios is a scary, scary bastard.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 9, 2011 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
He looks like a monster right now
"You can have the knowledge that a tomato is a fruit, but it takes wisdom not to put it in a fruit salad." Jerry Reynolds
He’s got an underrated toolset, I think.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 9, 2011 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
3 rounds of just ridiculous action. So much from Brandon being a slow starter, very impressed with him here. Impressed with both guys really, hell of a fight.
alright I’m moving to HBO for the rest of that fight.
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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Safe to say fans will look forward to both men's fights after this.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
My observations:
1.Rios’ defense is better than it looks. He gets hit, sure, but for the most part, he keeps those gloves high. Also, he does small, effective things offensively that make him more than just a brawler.
2. Antillon’s defense is garbage. Just atrocious in my opinion.
3. Antillon is terribly cotton-mouthed already and I wonder if he should keep fighting for much longer—especially if he’s going to get hit like that.
4. Rios has, what seems to me, the frame to go up to 147 with relative ease. He may not be the monster at welter that he is at 135 though. He’s gigantic at his current weight class.
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