Bad Left Hook Live Results and Coverage: Kermit Cintron vs Antwone Smith on Friday Night Fights
by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 8:00 PM EDT
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Friday Night Fights has just two more episodes before the great 2011 season ends next weekend, and tonight we've got Kermit Cintron and Antwone Smith in a 10-round main event from the Ameristar Casino in Saint Charles, Missouri, just outside of St. Louis.
We previewed the bout earlier, but here's the gist:
- Cintron cannot lose this fight for the sake of his career. If he does, he's going to be nothing more than a Friday Night Fights main event fighter.
- Cintron can lose this fight if he's not better than he was on July 9, when he was easily defeated by Carlos Molina. Smith is good enough to beat that version of Cintron.
- If Cintron is better than he was that night, this fight is his to lose. He should be a heavy favorite tonight. That he might not be speaks volumes about how bad he looked a month ago.
We'll have live round-by-round coverage. The show starts at 9 pm EDT on ESPN2, and will be streaming live on ESPN3.com, too. The co-feature pits St. Louis lightweight Dannie Williams (18-1, 14 KO) against Antonio Cervantes (16-5-5, 11 KO).
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FNF will be delayed on ESPN2, but ESPN3.com will start live at 9.
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Delayed for tennis?
lame, anyone know who’s joining Tessitore in the booth tonight?
Delayed for tennis?
yes
lame
yeah well tennis fans would feel the same if their sport was knocked off TV for mid-level boxing.
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by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh for fuck’s sake ESPN3, load already.
Bad Left Hook
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Well this is a mess so far. Can Joe have a fresh water please?
Bad Left Hook
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hahaha
my wife and I were just laughing about that, she made the valid point that he could have been saying something much worse.
Those are really creative shirts.
POVETKIN
TRAINING
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Bad Left Hook
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B’Hop thinks he’s 3 rnds behind, at the beginning of round 2. Gives you some idea.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Williams is a little herky-jerky for me.
Bad Left Hook
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lotta torque on that left hook to the body.
It’s definitely his money punch, if he did something to set it up he’d probably catch some liver and end things.
Well, that’s that. Lotta swing fights tonight, methinks.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Ugh
watching those punches Cervantes was throwing while getting knocked out shows you how far behind in speed, power and range he was.
You know what’d be tremendous? If Joe wouldn’t kiss so much ass with guest commentators.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
For 5 fights, Gibson looks pretty good to me.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Can I get a ruling?
Is that brunette on the left dressed in white hot or not?
"Gowin on fourth and 14 will punt it away. He hangs it very high, angling it for the near sideline...HAKIM DROPS THE BALL!!! HAKIM DROPS THE BALL!! Brian Milne might've fallen on it at the ten yard line! It's the New Orleans Saints' football! Brian Milne, the most unlikely hero of them all, falls on the fumble, the muff by Hakim! There is a God after all!" -- Jim Henderson
by hakimdropstheball on Aug 12, 2011 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
She's sitting in the front row.
When the camera goes to it’s standard view, she’s sitting on the left.
"Gowin on fourth and 14 will punt it away. He hangs it very high, angling it for the near sideline...HAKIM DROPS THE BALL!!! HAKIM DROPS THE BALL!! Brian Milne might've fallen on it at the ten yard line! It's the New Orleans Saints' football! Brian Milne, the most unlikely hero of them all, falls on the fumble, the muff by Hakim! There is a God after all!" -- Jim Henderson
by hakimdropstheball on Aug 12, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
She's got...
big bronze legs…
"Gowin on fourth and 14 will punt it away. He hangs it very high, angling it for the near sideline...HAKIM DROPS THE BALL!!! HAKIM DROPS THE BALL!! Brian Milne might've fallen on it at the ten yard line! It's the New Orleans Saints' football! Brian Milne, the most unlikely hero of them all, falls on the fumble, the muff by Hakim! There is a God after all!" -- Jim Henderson
by hakimdropstheball on Aug 12, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuckin jerk.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
She definitely...
Strikes me as a trophy type in her mid to late 40s. Probably still has some game, though.
/waiting for the main event
"Gowin on fourth and 14 will punt it away. He hangs it very high, angling it for the near sideline...HAKIM DROPS THE BALL!!! HAKIM DROPS THE BALL!! Brian Milne might've fallen on it at the ten yard line! It's the New Orleans Saints' football! Brian Milne, the most unlikely hero of them all, falls on the fumble, the muff by Hakim! There is a God after all!" -- Jim Henderson
by hakimdropstheball on Aug 12, 2011 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
OH MY GOD, Joe, remove your mouth from his ass.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Really liking Gibson's work in there
Looks very seasoned and relaxed for his 5th fight, throws with intentions, solid defensively, I wouldn’t be suprised to see in bigger fights down the road.
seasoned & relaxed?
Maybe you mean fluid & athletic, bcuz I see an overly hyped asshole that’ll crack after or during a loss. Seems like a front runner, the kinda guy who’s “tough guy mental image” is all.. Talking shit and gesturing all fight long and jawing at his competitor..reminds of James Butler, and some of us remember how THAT went!
"Fuck Ceasar Gracie, and fuck the fuckin' Diaz brothers! Fuck'em all! I bury those cock-a-roaches!"-Rory MacDonald
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Aug 12, 2011 10:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Referee should consider stepping in. Dude wants nothing.
Bad Left Hook
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My best guess is I never see either of them fight again.
Bad Left Hook
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I wouldn’t be shocked if he was in another St. Louis swing fight, but I don’t think he’ll purposely be on.
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by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Knock that shit off fellas...
You’re making St. Louis look bad here, d-bags.
"Gowin on fourth and 14 will punt it away. He hangs it very high, angling it for the near sideline...HAKIM DROPS THE BALL!!! HAKIM DROPS THE BALL!! Brian Milne might've fallen on it at the ten yard line! It's the New Orleans Saints' football! Brian Milne, the most unlikely hero of them all, falls on the fumble, the muff by Hakim! There is a God after all!" -- Jim Henderson
by hakimdropstheball on Aug 12, 2011 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
About to start.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
No, but I’m already drunk (it’s 3:15 am on saturday morning here in the Uk).
by belleberyboy on Aug 12, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, I can explain Cintron’s loss — a mix of him being a B+ fighter and Molina being much better than anyone seems to give him credit for.
I think B+ is generous.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll say this for Cintron. I admire the way he steps back into the ring so quick against a good challenge, and he’s never ducked anyone.
Smith might be the loudest man in boxing
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Was just about to say that it sounds like he went to the Devon Alexander school of boxing vocalisations.
by belleberyboy on Aug 12, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Cintron vs Smith Round 1
Smith screaming as always. Cintron kind of waiting it out so far. Cintron fighting going backwards. Smith is so loud it’s absurd. Kind of an uneventful first round, as I expected. Smith is the aggressor, but it’s not real aggression, and Cintron was more active than usual, and landed better shots.
Cintron 10-9
Bad Left Hook
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That noise is insufferable. Kermit looking improved.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Cintron vs Smith Round 2
Cintron’s been able to counter pretty nicely. Smith getting inside and screaming like a psychopath. He sounds like an injured animal in the middle of the night. BAH! AHH! NYAH! WAH! AHBAHBAH! NAH! Smith more active this round, and Cintron not able to do enough to overcome that. Kermit’s gotta wake up, because Smith is just going to keep coming.
Smith 10-9
19-19
Bad Left Hook
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Cintron vs Smith Round 3
Cintron has this terrible way of just poking at guys who are coming forward instead of actually just throwing a jab. Cintron short on anything when he throws from the outside, which should be his domain. Cintron just doesn’t look like he has the overrated power that he used to have. It’s just not there.
Cintron 10-9
Cintron 29-28
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I’m seeing nothing promising in Cintron’s performance. This is his level. He’ll get another name fight should he win, but he’ll just lose because he’s not actually good enough to be there.
Bad Left Hook
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Cintron vs Smith Round 4
Smith really starting to get into Cintron’s business, and Kermit looks panicky in close at moments. Nice work by Smith to start this round. Very busy. Good left to the body by Smith. Left upstairs by Smith after a right misses. Another left to the body. He’s picking off Cintron’s shots upstairs pretty well, too, and even when Kermit does land he’s not getting there with real force because the punches aren’t short enough. Both land jabs. Smith could really stand to throw in combination though. Cintron with a double jab, now a nice flurry from Kermit, and then Smith lands in close yet again. Now the pace is turning up. Good right by Kermit to the body. That could be a money punch for him, because Smith is open for it a lot. Smith getting a little reckless, but then a double jab and a right to the body from Antwone. Best round of the fight.
Smith 10-9
38-38
Bad Left Hook
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Cintron vs Smith Round 5
Smith seems to be set on outworking Cintron. He doesn’t have the big power, so this is what he has to do. Cintron hates fast-paced fighting inside. But he does look better than he did with Molina either way. Cintron with some good work inside now. Starting to adjust and land good shots to the body and head in close. Smith lands a good one, too. Nice combo by Smith peppers Cintron’s face. Smith grinding away. Uppercut by Kermit inside. Chopping right by Smith. Cintron now pumping his jab when he gets a bit of distance. Turning into an interesting fight indeed.
Cintron 10-9
Cintron 48-47
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Cintron is pretty much done as a contender of any sort.
I went whale watching the other day. I think. There were a lot of people in that lake.
Cintron has never had great stamina. Atwone’s pulling ahead.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
But it seems most of the effective shots are from Kermit…………..Smith just seems to shoeshine and grunt loud
I disagree
I think Smith’s body shots are the most effective ones landing. Smith is catching a lot of Cintron’s stuff on his gloves.
where's the mustard?
On Cintron’s Shots? He’s smothering his punches and has nothing on them to make Smith think twice.
Cintron vs Smith Round 6
Good work to start the round from Smith. He’s done some nice work defensively covering up. It’s not flashy to look at, but it tires Cintron out and discourages him a little bit. Smith working this round in a big way, and Kermit is not. Cintron looking mediocre overall. I mean I think this fight is close, and he’s probably ahead on the judges’ cards, but for someone with his name and reputation, this frankly should not be close.
Smith 10-9
57-57
Bad Left Hook
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A feint is as good as a jab, as grunt is as good as a feint.
by belleberyboy on Aug 12, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Cintron vs Smith Round 7
I just don’t think Kermit has more than he’s shown, and that’s a bad thing. If he doesn’t do something special, the momentum seems to have shifted to Smith. Smith just wearing him down inside. Nice body shots from Smith. Kermit is not good inside by any stretch of the imagination. Kermit’s gas tank seems to be getting checked, too. Cintron with a right. This is turning into a fight of activity, and Smith wins that fight.
Smith 10-9
Smith 67-66
Bad Left Hook
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That was literally the first moment I’ve seen of the “old” Cintron — big punches that landed with impact from range — in a long, long time.
Cintron vs Smith Round 8
Kermit trying to go to the body, and he just looks unnatural doing so. Like he’s not sure exactly how to go about it. Nice triple left from Cintron. Smith not throwing as much first half of this round. Kermit looks so indifferent mentally — I might well be 100% full of shit, but I’m seeing zero urgency from him. Cintron now with some nice offense from distance and he’s starting to throw some big shots. But Smith eats it and comes back with activity. Cintron throwing arm punches now. Smith to the body.
Cintron 10-9
76-76
Bad Left Hook
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10-9 Cintron, 77-75 Smith. But that’s a strange round for me, because I think Smith won most of it, but those few combinations from range really landed with intent.
same
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by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Cintron vs Smith Round 9
Kermit is fighting with no rhythm in these last two bouts. No rhythm at all. He’s better here than he was against Molina, and Smith isn’t as good as Molina. That’s why this fight is close. But I cannot see Kermit beating top fighters anymore, or even being particularly close with them. Smith back to grinding and Kermit looks too content, or maybe just too tired.
Smith 10-9
Smith 86-85
Bad Left Hook
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If only Smith had power
Cintron was hit clean with every left hook upstairs that Smith threw that round, his body must be hurting worse..
I think there are a lot of close rounds, but I hope Smith wins, because I think he overperforms against his skill set, and I think Cintron underperforms.
Cintron vs Smith Round 10
Ronnie Shields all over Cintron in the corner between rounds. Needs to be, too. No idea what the scores are. Kermit needs to win this round. And then Kermit with no real urgency still. Smith is the guy bringing this fight. If Cintron fought someone like himself, it would be absolutely horrible to watch at this point. Smith banging away with half the round left. Cintron not working enough in this round. Smith with two rights and a left to the body. Cintron almost giving the round away, which is just bizarre. What the hell is Kermit thinking? Cintron laying on Smith to close the fight. Kermit throws some, but Smith lands in there and Kermit really doesn’t.
Smith 10-9
Smith 96-94
Bad Left Hook
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I have it 96-95 for Smith, Had one round even. Sorry to say that one of my favorite fighters looks a little shot.
He just doesn’t seem interested in there. Giving away the 10th round is truly bizarre. Part of me is seriously hoping he winds up regretting that, but I assume he’d just complain about getting robbed.
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by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Cintron vs Smith Scores
98-92
97-93
96-94
Kermit Cintron by unanimous decision
Bad Left Hook
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yeah
I’m OK with him winning, but 96-94 seems about right to me.
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by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh
Not an entertaining fight. Smith isn’t that good and Cintron was hardly impressive.
Next week’s FNF should be fantastic. Is Teddy going to be around on the 19th?
I went whale watching the other day. I think. There were a lot of people in that lake.
No. Povetkin fights on 8/27.
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by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Dammit
That means more Tessitore ass-kissing of his analyst.
I went whale watching the other day. I think. There were a lot of people in that lake.
by SSreporters on Aug 12, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I see no reason he won’t. He showed up for Eddie Chambers and Chris Byrd.
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by Scott Christ on Aug 12, 2011 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
fun fight on telefutura right now.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
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