Mayweather vs Ortiz PPV Undercard: Live Results and Round-by-Round Coverage

morales lookin a lil soft

I’ve never considered myself as a legend – just a simple man with heart.

by Chorongota on Sep 17, 2011 8:19 PM EDT reply actions

This is simply not his weight.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Just about ten minutes out. Looking forward to undercard, really looking forward to main event.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

PPV pre-show just called him “hard-hitting” Alfonso Gomez. Jesus.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Tonight is gunna be a killer

Gotta a soccer match at like 10 inthe morning and I doubt il get a wink if sleep if im stayin up

by Sweet science on Sep 17, 2011 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Just called Maidana vs Morales Erik’s “risky comeback debut.”

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

I really hope Morales wins tonight and gets to be a four division champ. Otherwise I fear a Holyfield-style career continuance.

Nobody will read this and care and why should they?

by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

Unfortunately, you may get that anyway…………..warriors like him tend to have a hard time giving up………..

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m hoping not. Though the ways things are going I’m not ruling out another rematch with Barrera at junior middleweight in a couple of years.

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by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

by Sweet science on Sep 17, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait, you fear the continuance if he loses? Nah, I think humiliation is the best way to stop this.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Cano isn’t the man to do this

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Either way is fine for me. I just fear that the (admittedly good) Maidana performance has given Morales some bad ideas…

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by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

AND WE'RE LIVE

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

Time for some legal ultraviolence

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

weights tonight

Vargas 147, Lopez 151

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:05 PM EDT reply actions

This is going to be a good fight

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas and Lopez in the ring

Buffer introducing, won’t be long.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

At what age can a man no longer put the -ito on the end of his name? I know his grandma will always call him that, but I’m asking for the rest of us.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

“The New Generation?” That’s almost as lame as “The New” Ray Robinson.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

Obviously , the “comp” audience haven’t shown up yet

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas looking sharp so far

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas using his jab to start right to the body is a bit short. Good right by Lopez, now RIPPING to the body. Vargas throwing shots at range, not landing clean. Vargas left hook is high, glances off of Lopez. Vargas’ jab looks sharp so far. Right hand, and another good one from Vargas. More great combos from Vargas, landing hard and clean. Right hand by Vargas again. Solid action thus far with a minute left in the round. Both throw left hooks. Now getting tight and tying up some. Vargas with another good shot near the bell.

Vargas 10-9

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

nice rd by vargas

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

Lopez started very powerfully, but it was all Vargas thereafter. Sharp.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

Yea, he’s looking really sharp……2-0

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Josesito Lopez is my kind of fighter. Outgunned, but determined.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas vs Lopez Round 2

Vargas’ jab has been a nice difference maker thus far, and it’s Vargas starting the round strong with that. Body work from both, Vargas lands the best shot, a hard right. Vargas putting punches together very nicely. Right hand from Lopez. He just doesn’t look quite as physically strong right now. Six-punch combo from Vargas. Not a lot lands, but still impressive to see him do it. Lopez with a chopping left hook in close, but not hard. Left hook to the body by Vargas, but a good shot from Lopez and then a right hand. Left strays low from Vargas, and they tie up. Rights from both as they wrestle a bit. Vargas’ nose bleeding, and might have some blood under his left eye.

Vargas 10-9, but Lopez did well toward the end of the round
Vargas 20-18

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

this is good stuff

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

Lopez really coming on

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas vs Lopez Round 3

Vargas with a right. Starting the round fast again, shots to the head and body. Left hooks from both. Combo from Vargas, then a left hook to the body. Nice right from Vargas. Lopez is determined as hell, but — well, no but, Lopez with great body work when he corners Vargas. Right and left to the body from Vargas. Lopez’s pressure is starting to add up a bit. Vargas is getting bulled into the corner and worked on. Lopez with a good left hook, now there’s a firefight for a moment. Right to the body by Vargas. His power seems to be fading just a little bit. Good body shot by Lopez, then a nasty left hook on the chin. Counter right by Vargas. Great little round here, and a good fight so far. BIG combo from lopez to end the round!

Lopez 10-9
Vargas 29-28

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

wow………..great stuff

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

That Vargas-Khan fight is in serious peril…

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

yea, Vargas looked a little out of sorts at the end of the rd

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Can’t wait to hear Khan’s thoughts on Primetime in a a few minutes!

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by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn good scrap

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

Lopez is such an underrated fighter

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas vs Lopez Round 4

Lopez again pressuring, and just pouring it on, laying into Vargas when he gets him to the ropes. Vargas really is fading just a little bit. Left hook to the body by Vargas, followed by a right hand upstairs. Doesn’t look like he’s denting Lopez anymore. Vargas’ jab has largely been taken out — he’s using it, but not as hard, not as sharp as earlier. Lopez slowing down, stalking Vargas. Left hook to the body by Vargas. Right hand by Lopez, now he throws to the body but Vargas covers up. Lopez’s pressure still the story of the round, but Vargas has really landed better shots this round. He doesn’t have momentum really, but Lopez just isn’t busy enough this round.

Vargas 10-9
Vargas 39-37

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

If Lopez lost that round on the cards, he might REALLY regret it later.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice comback rd by Vargas…….3-1

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

Lopez needs to let his hands go

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

This is some fuuucked up commentary. Lopez is putting in a good effort, he’s also getting beat on the cards. They can stop questioning if the judges “will see Lopez getting the better of him”

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

I was thinking the same thing

Lampley is basically implying the only way Vargas wins is by robbery

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by StillUnknown on Sep 17, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, it’s pretty bad.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

stream going in and out, but looks like Vargas took it…….4-1

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas vs Lopez Round 5

Uppercut by Lopez. He could work that in more. Nice right by Vargas, just a short little shot that Lopez walked into. Little right by Lopez, still stalking. Uppercut again from Lopez, but Vargas throwing there and landing too. Lopez with a right, not clean. Vargas with a nice uppercut, snaps Lopez’s head back. Lopez bullying him again. he’s got to get busier. Good left hook to the body by Vargas. Lopez stalking, but he’s not winning this round either. Vargas has turned this back around and started dealing better with the pressure. Lopez with an uppercut. Left hook by Lopez.

Lopez 10-9
Vargas 48-47

Close round.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

Got it 49-46 Vargas

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Close rd………think Vargas might have edged it

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas vs Lopez Round 6

Vargas with a left hand from underneath as they tangle. Lopez coming forward, but getting hit with shots and not throwing enough. Lampley has really gone overboard. Vargas with good shots to the body — no HBO call of them. Vargas moving around the ring. Lopez just not doing ENOUGH. He needs to get more consistent in his attack. Vargas with another left to the body. Good right and then left hook to the body by Lopez. Left hook by Vargas stings Lopez, but then Lopez comes back and starts pressuring nicely again. Heads come together a bet. Lopez has a small cut under the eye. Low blow by Lopez, not called. I swear to God, i don’t think Jim Lampley really pays attention anymore. At all.

Lopez 10-9
57-57

Last three rounds have all been close calls.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

5-1

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Got it even. 3 rounds each

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

4-2 Vargas for me

Instead of writing dumbass poems and sucking off JMMA fighters, i should instead recognized the greatness that is Anderson Silva. The Pride is by far the most knowledgeable commentator on this site and you should all bow before him

by Johnny WF on Sep 17, 2011 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

58-56 Vargas

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

Man, I’m missing this… I miss P2P

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas vs Lopez Round 7

Both trading. Cut is ruled caused by an accidental headbutt, says Lampley. Vargas again stepping back, jabbing, controlling range pretty well. Lopez with a left hook upstairs, then a right. If he’d let his hands go more, I think he’d be handily winning this fight. Lopez with a hook to the body. Vargas not landing significant punches this round. Right hand Lopez.

Lopez 10-9
Lopez 67-66

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas landing a lot of pitty pat punches…………but they are landing….6-1

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Lopez 4-3

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

I have it 67-66 Vargas. Lopez coming on very strong though.

Nobody will read this and care and why should they?

by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

This will be an interesting gauge of some sort. Is there a Mayweather bias, generally, in the air?

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

ouch

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

that’s gotta hurt.

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

Lopez can get a 2 pt rd here

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

very nice

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

give him 2 pts

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

For a second, I thought we had a 10-7 round right there. Vargas got rocked.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas looks like he wants out.

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas vs Lopez Round 8

Lopez with a good start to the round, throwing punches, cutting off the ring. Left hook to the body by Vargas, and then a moment later a hard low blow.

Whoa — Vargas gets a point taken. No warnings beforehand, really. Probably should have not taken the point there, I don’t think, but well…

Vargas kind of taking this round pretty easily. Really good round for him. Lopez just does not throw enough. Good round for Vargas.

Vargas 10-9
-1 for Vargas
Lopez 76-75

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

77-74 Vargas

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

You can just see the difference in the corners. Lopez looks fresh. Vargas exhausted

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

76-75 Vargas on my card

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

Classic Lampley here...

Making up his mind on how he thought things were going and being unable to deviate from that line of thinking.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas vs Lopez Round 9

Vargas slips early. Body shots by Lopez. Vargas just picking at him from distance. Lopez trying to wear him down, but not throwing enough. He DOES look fresher, but he’s not using it. Lampley is greatly concerned with the judging. This is a good, close fight.

Lopez continuing to stalk, but honestly, he’s just not doing enough. I feel like in a way he might be giving this away.

Vargas 10-9
85-85

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Larry Merchant once again arguing that all close rounds should go to the fighter whose style he likes more.

by bachwards on Sep 17, 2011 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

So for me, the fight’s in the balance in this final round.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

stream in and out…………..looked like Vargas……..87-83

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas round. I have Lopez ahead, but the facts are this: Lopez needs to beat the shit out of him, if not knock him out.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

really not looking forward to hearing Lampley & Merchant the rest of the night.

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by StillUnknown on Sep 17, 2011 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

I have it level. I expect wide UD for Vargas though so long as he stays up.

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by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

nice rd so far by vargas

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas vs Lopez Round 10

Vargas starting fast this round, throwing plenty of punches. Vargas picking, picking, picking. Lopez not pressuring anymore. Vargas is here to win this, and he’s doing it. Vargas counters with a nice right hand. Vargas right hand. And another. And another. Not big shots, but landing clean. Vargas just taking him apart with counters, and by leading the action. BIG LEFT HOOK BY LOPEZ! HERE COMES LOPEZ! Vargas ties him up. Vargas hangs on, but he’s got 20 seconds to go. He’s hurt and getting tagged a little. Arms have dropped, not a lot coming back. But he’s going to make it, and he wins this round clean and clear. Vargas ends it throwing shots.

Vargas 10-9
Vargas 95-94

Good fight. As good as I expected.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

can’t ignore Vargas won first 2 mintute of the rd

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

Have it 97-93 Vargas…………but some close rds

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

I got Lopez winning

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

Lopez came on way too late there. Vargas won the fight, and I’m not outraged in the least. Very good scrap. (Very good chance that’s the best fight we’ll see tonight.)

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

Lederman had it 96-93 for Vargas.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

96-93 Vargas here

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

95-94 Vargas. Great last round and very good fight.

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by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

SD!

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas vs Lopez Official Scores

95-94 Lopez
96-93 Vargas
95-94 Vargas

Jessie Vargas by split decision

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

Vargas deserved it…………good fight

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

I would feel happier about Lopez drawing a piece of the split if a rematch was ever coming. It ain’t, but then again, I think Vargas would be able to figure Lopez out even better. Kid still has a lot to learn, but he looks good as long as you don’t get inside him.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

Yea, after that 3rd rd, I thought for sure Lopez was going to walk him down.

Vargas sucked it up.

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, no stupid scores! Then I remembered I wasn’t watching a Paul Williams or Devon Alexander fight. Can’t question Vargas’ heart.

Also, Khan states that he would be willing fight Vargas if he had to in order to fight Mayweather. Shocking!

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by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 9:56 PM EDT reply actions

Had Lopez winning by a point. But it was close. I can see it for Vargas if I try hard enough. Either way it was a good fight. Now lets get on with Morales 4th championship

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

Morales and Cano in the ring, about ready to go

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

Cano looks twitchy. Possibly not sure where he is. Can’t blame him.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:59 PM EDT reply actions

This is kind of irrational, but I’ve got a good feeling about Cano.

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 9:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Kind of?:)

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, he’s 12th in the world. WBC said.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Which begs the question...

why is the 12th best guy in the world fighting for a title?

by tylerj19 on Sep 17, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok, completely ;)

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

So we’ve got Kenny Bayless and Tony Weeks in the house, but Joe fucking Cortez is working the main event.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

Great news for Floyd. If Ortiz hurts him, Cortez will break them up and dock Ortiz a point.

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Yeah, I mean really? smh

by Blacklegend on Sep 17, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I hate the weird Nevada rotation. If Kenny Bayless is in the building, goddamnit, Joe Cort is not…yeah, what Scott just said.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

I haven’t been able to see any of this, but I’ve been following.

I like Morales. This may be his last hurrah,

by DrRck on Sep 17, 2011 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

Rehydrated, I look much better in shorts with no shirt than Morales. Just saying.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

Cano fighting well

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

Morales vs Cano Round 1

Morales is really soft. Doughy even. Cano jabbing. Morales kind of feeling him out. Right to the body by Morales. Cano with a left to the body. Neither guy going hard yet, both finding their range and rhythm and the other man’s tendencies. Not much between them to start the fight. Morales landing better shots, especially his jab, which looks good. A little slow, but Cano’s pretty slow too. Left by Cano, but Morales comes back at him.

Morales 10-9

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

Fanboy.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought it was close. But yes.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Fanboi

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Jinx.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

R1 10-9 Cano

Hmmmmmmm

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Very good Cano round? HBO announcers go on at length about how little they know about Cano. I just know that he should be up 10-9.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

Morales usually starts slow

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

I thought my stream was going. Then I realised that both men are slowwww.

Nobody will read this and care and why should they?

by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

Cano is getting his hands back VERY slow after he punches.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Not that Morales looks anything close to fast enough to make that matter

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Cano, baby!!

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Damn……………Cano is performing well

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:09 PM EDT reply actions

R2 10-9 Cano, 20-18 same

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Morales vs Cano Round 2

Cano with a right hand. Morales really doesn’t look sharp at all. If Cano can heat this up a little bit, he’s got a great chance here. Right hand by Morales. Morales cut a litte, and then a REAL good right by Cano, and another one. Morales just looks a little absent, once again in his comeback fighting down to his opponent.

Morales looks almost confused at moments this round. Cano is getting the rhythm, landing the harder shots. Clearly a more natural junior welter. Left to the body by Cano. Another right sneaks in. Morales does a bit this round, but Cano way sharper, and momentum is his to seize. probably 2-0 on y’alls cards.

Cano 10-9
19-19

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

I got it 2-0 for Cano

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

Morales is timing him

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

Damn, Morales cut……….not a good start

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

20-18 Cano

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

R3 El Terrible, 29-28 Cano

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Morales vs Cano Round 3

God, Morales’ right hand is slow tonight. Cano jabs. Cano looks like he wants to counter more and more as the fight goes on, almost inviting Morales to throw. Right hand by Cano glances. Morales just can’t catch up to him. left to the body, right upstairs for Cano. “Floyd Mayweather no longer bothers with title belts.” HE’S FIGHTING FOR ONE TONIGHT, JIM.

Right hand by Morales, now he’s starting to load up a bit. He closes the round better, but still Cano’s.

Cano 10-9
Cano 29-28

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Morales 2-1

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Cano 2-1

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

Ortiz 164, Mayweather 150

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

Morales in r3 for me makes it 2-1 Cano

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

same

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Interesting to hear Floyd agreed to be weighed. First time since Baldomir I think.

by bachwards on Sep 17, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

Primetime announcers are way too excited about what Morales is doing. Not like he isn’t doing alright.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

Good fight……got it even

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

Morales vs Cano Round 4

Cano missing wildly. Morales starting to press better, now he’s backing Cano down. Morales with a good right, but Cano counters back with a little left. Merchant says “mini-second.” He’s a poet. Morales starting to take over a little bit. He closed the last round well, and he’s REALLY pouring it on. Cano’s cut over the left eye. And here comes El Terrible! Morales has awoken for sure.

Counter right from Cano, but Morales right back. He’s really getting it going. Morales just looks better body-language wise. Might have just been tight to start. Cano’s eye swelling.

Morales 10-9
38-38

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

R4 10-9 Morales, 38-38

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

3-1 Morales. He’s getting a little groove going

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

2-2

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

oh God, I have Spanish commentary with people who are not native Spanish speakers

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by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

I like the action here so far.

Brick is over here, and I’m having a hard time watching closely because we can’t stop blabbing. Fucking lawyers.

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Sep 17, 2011 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

great stuff

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

Morales vs Cano Round 5

Both look like they’re settling in, Cano trying to find distance again. Cano putting his shots together better now. Body shots, head shots. Morales more squared up once again. It looks like Morales squares up when he’s not looking to press too much. Left to the body, hard right by Cano. NOW HE’S COMING HARD! Morales stuck on the ropes, but he slips shots nicely. Morales comes back with a combo. Right hand by Morales, and here’s the firefight for a moment. Morales ducking, throwing, and they’re warring it up just a bit. Good right by Cano. Good round.

Cano 10-9
Cano 48-47

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

Good close to that round

Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"

by Matt Miller on Sep 17, 2011 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

R5 10-9 Cano, 48-47 same

Nice rebound round for Cano.

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Good fight!!!

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

I know it’s a farce belt and I know he’s past but damn it I love Erik Morales.

by bachwards on Sep 17, 2011 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

Good Cano round, although it was a tense first minute and a half, and Morales came back strong. Cut for Morales too.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

48-47 Cano

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

Morales vs Cano Round 6

Jab by Morales. Tense start to the round again, both looking for counters or just waiting to open up. Morales not as squared up again, and once again he’s pushing it more with a good right hand and another one after it. Left hand by Morales, nice hook that stings Cano a hair. Jab to the body by Morales, and another left hook upstairs after it. Right to the body, left upstairs. Morales in control this round. This squared up/not squared up thing is making EM like a level two boss. One little trick to figure out. Or kind of like King Hippo. Morales with a left again. That’s there this round, and ANOTHER one gets there. Total control. Great round for Morales.

Morales 10-9
57-57

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

57-57

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

R6 10-9 Morales, 57-57

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

3-3

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

Cano’s doing well for short notice

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

The announcers here just called Morales “The Tijuana Tornado”… is that one of his nicknames or is that a mistake? I always think of Margarito when I hear that,

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

Morales up 4 rounds to 2

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

R7 10-9 Cano, 67-66 same

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

very nice rd by cano…..4-3 Cano

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

Morales vs Cano Round 7

Morales’ savvy starting to come into play here. Just a smarter fighter. Cano coming forward. Both guys bleeding. Cano turning it up, round’s up in the air with a minute left. Right eye bad for Cano, Morales has the bad left. Counter right by Morales. Morales again squared up this round, and again not throwing as much, waiting more.

Cano 10-9 in a close round
Cano 67-66

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

4-3 Cano

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

67-66 Cano...

I feel better this fight since we’re all on the same page.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 10:31 PM EDT reply actions

I’d be enjoying this a lot more if Primetime’s lead announcer didn’t have the Joe Rogan voice. Guh.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:32 PM EDT reply actions

Cano showing a lot of heart………..4-4

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

Morales vs Cano Round 8

Morales jabbing, sticking three in there. Both guys are looking worse for wear. This has been a rough fight for both, and another good one. Morales AGAIN not squared up. I’ve never seen such a tell. He’s coming harder this round, and winning it handily in the first minute and change. BIG right by Morales! Another right gets in. Cano with a right, but not clean. That left hand is getting in better from Morales. Stiff right from Cano, Morales doesn’t take a step back.

Morales 10-9
76-76

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

R8 10-9 Morales, 76-76

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

4-4 This is a real back and forth!

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

SEESAW SEESAW SEESAW

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I wish I could see this.

by DrRck on Sep 17, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

someone posted a stream on the other thread, and that stream works

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by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Last 4 to decide this

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

This is a fun, very close fight...

good thing they’re focused on shitting on the title instead of talking about it.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

R9 10-9 Morales, 86-85 same

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 10:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

4-5 Erik

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

Morales vs Cano Round 9

Morales starting well again this round. Cano not doing poorly either. Morales with a hard right, then another. Cano’s face is a swollen bloodied mess. Cano can’t catch up to him. Not quick enough, and I don’t know how much he sees anymore.

Morales 10-9
Morales 86-85

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

6-3 Morales. Cano face is geting busted up

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

Matthysse would be destroying Morales right now. Not to take away from Cano for hanging. This is a much better fight than what would have been.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:39 PM EDT reply actions

Damn………..Cano’s face is a mess

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Stop.it

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

I feel bad for Cano. He’s fighting very well, but he’s messed up now.

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Let the kid fight another day

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Come on stop it

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Just got a clear feed, and a clear look at that face. My medical prognosis:

Gaaaaaah!!!!

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:42 PM EDT reply actions

Morales vs Cano Round 10

Cano with a good right hand, but he’s just not getting Morales to back off much anymore. He occasionally chases him around, but that seems more Morales baiting than anything. Left hook by Cano. Cano right. Morales left. Stiff right by Morales, and another one. I don’t know that he’s hurting Cano either, but he’s getting on him. TERRIBLE cut on Cano now. His face is THE CRIMSON MASK.

Kenny Bayless taking him to the corner to check it out — THEY’RE FIGHTING ON!

I couldn’t blame them for stopping it there, but what the hell. FIGHT!

Another shot by Morales, who is going for the finish. Cano trying his best to stay in this, but getting beaten up now. This might get stopped between rounds.

Morales 10-9
Morales 96-94

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:42 PM EDT reply actions

Rudy Perez stops the fight

Erik Morales RTD-10

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

Respect to Cano. Tough kid.

by belleberyboy on Sep 17, 2011 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

Yea, he fought very well

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes. Erik did it

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

It ain’t much, but he did it.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Semantics.

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Good call…………….he’s a young fighter………….don’t need to ruin his career

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

Good call. Get that man to the ER.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

He should retire now

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 10:45 PM EDT reply actions

Good for Morales.

by Blacklegend on Sep 17, 2011 10:46 PM EDT reply actions

Great call. Credit to Morales and Cano for a good fight. Morales should not under any circumstances fight Khan, hell Matthysse would be a bad idea.

Nobody will read this and care and why should they?

by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 10:46 PM EDT reply actions

Morales destroyed his face. Good effort by Cano

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 10:46 PM EDT reply actions

‘Gomez has won 5 big time bouts in a row’. And they were?

Nobody will read this and care and why should they?

by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

they must be counting EA's Fight Night game

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by StillUnknown on Sep 17, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Is he even in that? Maybe somebody watched the first series of The Contender?

Nobody will read this and care and why should they?

by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I get uncomfortable when people focus on Canelo’s popularity over his talents.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

I get even more uncomfortable when Larry Merchant compares him to a young actress.

by Nick_ on Sep 17, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah. GAAAH to that.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

And apparently “Canelo” is now his official first name, according to HBO.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Canelo 168, Gomez 159

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

I wish I was rich enough that my property had a proper Hedgepath.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

Wow, that’s a good crowd for Alvarez and a bunch of club-level fights. I’m sure the PPV beaming (beaming!) in helped, but damn. Nice draw.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

The kid is popular. Increasingly looking like the next big thing.

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 11:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Did someone just call A. Gomez’s record “outstanding?”

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:00 PM EDT reply actions

War Gomez!

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 11:00 PM EDT reply actions

(sigh) Yes, war Gomez.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

A ‘perfect record’ for Canelo, which includes a draw. ..Love it.

Nobody will read this and care and why should they?

by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

I’d like to study the politics of Canelo’s popularity.

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

Love the commentary- ‘his nickname is Canelo, or in English, Canelo’

by drivlikejehu on Sep 17, 2011 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

Sheridan’s I mean.

by drivlikejehu on Sep 17, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Are they going to show the Mayweather/Ortiz fight for the Staples Center crowd?

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

Yes

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, that’s fun. Get a live fight and get to be in an “atmosphere” still for the big fight.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

R1 10-8 Canelo

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 11:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Alvarez vs Gomez Round 1

Left hook by Alvarez. Both tentative to start. Canelo does like to take his time. Gomez trying to jab in, both upstairs and to the body. Four punch combo from Alvarez, including a good left hook to the body. And Gomez is down on a counter left hook. Nice, nice punch.

Alvarez 10-8

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

Did any of you see that left hook? I didn’t on first view.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

Balance shot. Good enough, I guess.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

it was a jab

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

I can’t take Gomez seriously as a fighter because he looks exactly like a friend of mine who is a total nerd.

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 11:06 PM EDT reply actions

Alvarez body punching is outstanding for his age. Gomez already protecting his ribs

All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.

by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

Smart……………..Cotto targeted it as well

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Outstanding for any age, IMO

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Alvarez vs Gomez Round 2

Gomez with a nice little charge. Canelo really not thrilling so far, looking more to time Gomez. Gomez really not doing badly. Gomez with another nice flurry. Alvarez is missing wildly quite a bit so far. Gomez with a body shot. Gomez with another charge, a three-punch combo. Gomez back to the body. Nice body work by Alvarez, both hands thrown hard.

Gomez 10-9
Alvarez 19-17

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:08 PM EDT reply actions

er, 19-18 obviously

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions

R2 10-9 Gomez, 19-18 Canelo

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 11:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

This sounds kind of interesting.

by DrRck on Sep 17, 2011 11:10 PM EDT reply actions

Alvarez vs Gomez Round 3

Alvarez really targeting the body better. Gomez not backing down at all and playing to the crowd a little bit, even. Alvarez uppercut is a bit short. I think Canelo is being a bit too patient — Gomez is really no threat to him, but he’s letting him hang around very well. Two left hooks to the body by Gomez. Alvarez looks a bit flat-footed. Lead right by Gomez. He’s fighting very well right now. Left to the body, right upstairs from Gomez. Uppercut by Alvarez, but then another right by Gomez. Gomez’s right hand is great this round.

Gomez 10-9
28-28

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

R3 10-9 Gomez, 28-28

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 11:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

It’s early, but I don’t understand this fight so far. Alvarez looks bored.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, those are the trunks Mayweather allegedly had specifically made for a Pacquiao fight.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

You telling Floyd to waste those trunks on a fight he’ll never allow to…um, that will never happen?

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Lol at Canelo doing a Mayweather impression

by Mohammedini Hussein on Sep 17, 2011 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

Golden Boy gets lucky… they put on shows that on paper could be bad fights or very one sided and then suddenly the underdogs come in for a fight

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

I liked this card action-wise from the get-go. It’s documented. I’m bona fide.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I remember, but the middle fight was Morales Matthysse, which was a better fight on paper and then Cano came to fight. And this one I figured it would look like Cotto/Gomez…The only really good fight on paper was the first one (well, apart from the legitimate main event)

Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.

by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

More competitive than the Hatton or Rhodes so far. Credit to Gomez here. I expect Canelo to nail him with a body shot soon though.

Nobody will read this and care and why should they?

by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 11:14 PM EDT reply actions

WAR GOMEZ

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

Um … Alvarez knows that Gomez isn’t just going to give him this fight, right?

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by FlyByKnight on Sep 17, 2011 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

Alvarez vs Gomez Round 4

Alvarez throwing hard shots to start the round, but Gomez stays on him and lands two right hands upstairs. Alvarez is doing this bizarre Mayweather impression. Alvarez throwing uppercuts, but missing, and Gomez landing again with the right hand. Alvarez standing with his back to the ropes and letting Gomez come to him. Both throwing and landing this round. I don’t think Alvarez is feeling power from Gomez and wants to counter him with a big shot. Body shot from Alvarez hits Gomez in the right forearm.

Gomez with another right. Slipping shots fairly well too, and Alvarez not busy enough. Left hook to the body by Alvarez. Now he’s off the ropes and lands a HUGE uppercut, and then another. He’s looking for it. Gomez stings Alvarez with a right. HERE WE GO! Both standing their ground and throwing HARD shots! Gomez wants that right hand.

Real fun round.

Gomez 10-9
Gomez 38-37

Could have easily gone to Alvarez on harder blows. Alvarez may be getting the momentum, and definitely wants the knockout.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

I want an NSAC jacket all of a sudden.

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by Tonley on Sep 17, 2011 11:18 PM EDT reply actions

R4 10-9 Gomez, 38-37 same

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 11:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Cortez to the Ortiz camp: “If you fight inside at all? That’s a foul.”

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:18 PM EDT reply actions

He really said that?

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by BoxAnne on Sep 17, 2011 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t believe it.

by DrRck on Sep 17, 2011 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Not sure if you’re joking. At this point, my opinion of Cortez is so low its hard to tell.

by belleberyboy on Sep 17, 2011 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions

It's funny because it's believable in an unbelieveable sort of way.

But considering the source, I’d take it with a grain of salt ;-)

by Quickhooks on Sep 17, 2011 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions

See what happens when you just put good action fights on a card instead of scam ass bullshit? It pays off for the fans and fighters.

All 6 fighters that have fought on the PPV so far have made a case that you should watch their next fight? How often do you get that with some of the bullshit undercards that get put together when we’re paying solid money?

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 17, 2011 11:19 PM EDT reply actions

Cano seemed questionable, but for a replacement, yeah, he certainly proved himself.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Primetime Benny thinking about Canelo v Martinez. That would be borderline cruel until Martinez turns 38 at least.

Nobody will read this and care and why should they?

by Eoin_not_ian on Sep 17, 2011 11:20 PM EDT reply actions

I’d go with just cruel on that. Canelo isn’t exactly a mobile boxer.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Alvarez vs Gomez Round 5

Gomez coming hard. Big rights on Alvarez that follow body shots. Wow, Gomez is fighting the fight of his life here. He’s backing up all his talk. He’s here to win. Left hook counter from Gomez lands. Jab from Gomez. Alvarez is waiting way, way too much. But there’s some flurrying, and a good right ends it for Canelo. This is another good fight. Tactical, good pace, and hard shots landing. NOW Alvarez rips him with a combo. Gomez going backward now as Alvarez presses a bit more. Right hand Gomez. Good left hook from Alvarez shakes Gomez just a hair.

Alvarez 10-9
47-47

Good fight.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:21 PM EDT reply actions

R5 10-9 Canelo, 47-47

by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 17, 2011 11:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Alvarez vs Gomez Round 6

Alvarez with a jab. Putting that punch out there now. Left hook ducked by Gomez. Right hand bomb from Alvarez just misses. Alvarez with a counter left, also just a hair off. Alvarez jabbing. Right by Gomez. Right hand by Alvarez. He’s starting to sting Gomez. Gomez is fighting his ass off, but it looks like he’s getting overpowered now. Stiff jab from Canelo. Gomez is definitely slowing down. That right hand isn’t landing anymore. CANELO RIPS HIM, HURTS HIM, AND HE’S UNLOADING! REFEREE STOPS IT!

Canelo Alvarez TKO-6

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

Quick stoppage

by Mohammedini Hussein on Sep 17, 2011 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

How the hell do you stop that? That’s so bogus!

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by FlyByKnight on Sep 17, 2011 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

A bit early stoppage. Gomez was covering up very well.

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by Scott Christ on Sep 17, 2011 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

The only thing that seemed to tag him along the ropes was a left hook to the body and a right to the head. That was it.

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by FlyByKnight on Sep 17, 2011 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Bull stoppage

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by Apprentice on Sep 17, 2011 11:25 PM EDT reply actions

too early

by Mohammedini Hussein on Sep 17, 2011 11:25 PM EDT reply actions

damn

by DPlainview on Sep 17, 2011 11:25 PM EDT reply actions

Early, but not horrific…well, maybe pretty bad stoppage. We all feel disappointed here. Alvarez got a particularly shitty stoppage right there.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:25 PM EDT reply actions

ref wanted to get to the main event

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by StillUnknown on Sep 17, 2011 11:25 PM EDT reply actions

Primetime really sucks on this commentary. My kingdom# for a DT to, gasp, HBO.

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by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:26 PM EDT reply actions

Alvarez did land with full power in those last shots

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by Eugene Banks on Sep 17, 2011 11:26 PM EDT reply actions

It was the first point in the fight he’d hit him full power. Did you see how much beating he took from Cotto? If nothing else, Gomez can take much more punishment than that, even now. I get more angry the more I think about this stoppage. Plus the announcer just called it KO, not TKO. Fucker.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Disagree. Gomez was hurt, wasn’t coming back into the fight, could only get more hurt.

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by BoxAnne on Sep 17, 2011 11:26 PM EDT reply actions

The first uppercut and high right were definitive, Gomez was soup after that.

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by BoxAnne on Sep 17, 2011 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions

The way Gomez turned around with his head down after the first couple punches

made it look worse than it perhaps was. I don’t fault the stoppage much.

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by Matt Miller on Sep 17, 2011 11:27 PM EDT reply actions

I’m a little surprised. I don’t think that Alvarez is that good. He’s good, I know, but not significant.

by DrRck on Sep 17, 2011 11:28 PM EDT reply actions

I remain co-sign with you on that.

by El Destruyo on Sep 17, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Early

But he really looked out of it when that first burst of punches landed.

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by Johnny WF on Sep 17, 2011 11:28 PM EDT reply actions