The Bad Left Hook Pick'em Game: Season 8 - Week 6

by The Boxing Bulletin on Sep 21, 2011 6:00 PM EDT in Pick'em Game

Jorge Arce takes on South African Simphiwe Nongqayi this Saturday night in Mexico. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

There aren't any really big fights taking place this weekend, but we've still got plenty of pick'em action with 5 fights on the game-sheet, including a couple of rematches.

One of those return bouts take place in Mexico, with Jorge Arce going up against Simphiwe Nongqayi. Arce was surprisingly out-boxed by his South African opponent in the first meeting, but fortunes have since changed for both men. The other rematch takes place in the UK, with Gary Sykes putting his British super-featherweight title on the line against previous conqueror Gary Buckland. The challenger barely broke a sweat in the first meeting, dropping Sykes heavily with a fight ending right hand 45 seconds into the opening round.

Dmitry Pirog, who has fought only once since his break-out win over Daniel Jacobs last year, goes up against up Gennady Martirosyan in Russia, while Marcos Maidana returns home to Argentina for a clash with Petr Petrov. Also on the line-up is a 130lb bout between Vicente Escobedo and Rocky Juarez.

For those that haven't played before, welcome to the best pick'em game going. Please join right in and start playing (just make sure to check out the rules - we promise they are very simple).

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

You can check out the latest standings here.

Let’s get to the week 6 line-up…

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

A. Pick the winner / Method of victory - Jorge Arce vs Simphiwe Nongqayi (technical decision counts as decision, DQ counts as stoppage - Saturday, September 24)

1. Arce to win (any method) – risk 8 to win 2.
2. Arce by stoppage – risk 5.5 to win 4.5.
3. Arce by decision – risk 2.5 to win 7.5.
4. Nongqayi (any method) – risk 2 to win 8.

B. Pick the winner - Gary Buckland vs Gary Sykes (Saturday, September 24)

1. Buckland to win – risk 6 points to win 4.
2. Sykes to win – risk 4 points to win 6.

C. Pick the winner / Method of victory - Dmitry Pirog vs Gennady Martirosyan (technical decision counts as decision, DQ counts as stoppage - Sunday, September 25)

1. Pirog to win (any method) – risk 9 to win 1.
2. Pirog by stoppage – risk 4.5 to win 5.5.
3. Pirog by decision – risk 4.5 to win 5.5.
4. Martirosyan (any method) – risk 1 to win 9.

D. *Over/Under - Marcos Maidana vs Petr Petrov (Friday, September 23)

1. Over 6 1/2 – risk 5 points to win 5.
2. Over 9 1/2 – risk 3 points to win 7.
3. Under 6 1/2 – risk 5 points to win 5.
4. Under 9 1/2 – risk 7 points to win 3.

*Over 6 1/2 = 6 full rounds completed, plus 1/2 round - fight must go past the 1:30 mark of Round 7.

E. Pick the winner / Method of victory - Vincente Escobedo vs Rocky Juarez (technical decision counts as decision, DQ counts as stoppage - Friday, September 23)

1. Escobedo to win (any method) – risk 8 to win 2.
2. Escobedo by stoppage – risk 2.5 to win 7.5.
3. Escobedo by decision – risk 5.5 to win 4.5.
4. Juarez (any method) – risk 2 to win 8.

Please fill out your selections as follows:

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

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

For Selection A, if you want to use one of your doubles on Arce to win by any method...

A. (2) – 1 – Arce to win (any method)

For Selection B, if you wish to pick Sykes to win without using a double or triple...

B. (1) – 2 - Sykes to win

For Selection C, if you wanted to use a triple on Pirog by stoppage, you would enter...

C. (3) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage

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

D. Pass

Good luck!

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A. (1) – 4 – Nongqayi
B. (2) – 2 – Buckland
C. (1) – 3 – Pirog by decsision
D. (1) – 2 – Over 9 1/2
E. (1) – 2 – Escobedo by stoppage

by Sweet science on Sep 21, 2011 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Arce by stoppage.
B. (1) – 2 – Sykes to win.
C. (1) – 3 – Pirog by decision.
D. (1) – 1 – Over 6.5
E. (1) – 3 – Escobedo by decision.

by alargar on Sep 21, 2011 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 1- Arce by decision
B. (1) – 2 – Buckland to win
C. (1) – 3 – Pirog by decision
D. (1) – 1 – Over 6 1/2
E. (1) – 4 – Juarez (any method)

by jesusacuna on Sep 21, 2011 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Arce by stoppage.
B. (1) – 2 – Sykes to win.
C. (1) – 3 – Pirog by decision.
D. (1) – 3 – Under 6 1/2
E. (1) – 3 – Escobedo by decision.

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by Eugene Banks on Sep 21, 2011 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

A. (2) – 2 – Arce by stoppage
B. (1) – 1 – Buckland to win
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage
D. (1) – 3 – Under 6 1/2
E. (1) – 3 – Escobedo by decision

by shane454 on Sep 21, 2011 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

A. (2) – 2 – Arce by stoppage.
B. (1) – 2 – Sykes to win.
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage.
D. (2) – 4 – Under 9 1/2 rounds.
E. (2) – 1 – Escobedo any method.

by hispanic causing panic on Sep 22, 2011 12:20 AM EDT reply actions

A. (2) – 2 – Arce by stoppage
B. (1) – 1 – Buckland to win
C. (2) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage
D. (1) – 3 – Under 6 1/2
E. (1) – 3 – Escobedo by decision

It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.
- Edmund Hillary

by Stevosaurus Rex on Sep 22, 2011 2:49 AM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 1. Arce any method
B. (1) – 1. Buckland to win
C. (1) – 2. Pirog stoppage
D. Pass
E. (1) – 2. Escobedo stoppage

by Skeletor1982 on Sep 22, 2011 3:54 AM EDT via iPhone app reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Arce by stoppage
B. (1) – 1 – Buckland to win
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage
D. (1) – 3 – Under 6 1/2 rounds
E. (1) – 3 – Escobedo by decision

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

by sigidy on Sep 22, 2011 5:06 AM EDT reply actions

A. (2) 3. Arce by decision – risk 2.5 to win 7.5.
B. (1) Buckland to win – risk 6 points to win 4.
C.(1) 2. Pirog by stoppage – risk 4.5 to win 5.5.
D. (1) 2. Over 9 1/2 – risk 3 points to win 7.
E. (1) 3. Escobedo by decision – risk 5.5 to win 4.5.

by notclements on Sep 22, 2011 6:53 AM EDT reply actions

A. (2) – 4 – Nongqayi to Win
B. (1) – 1 – Buckland to Win
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog by Stoppage
D. (1) – 2 – Over 9 1/2
E. (1) – 3 – Escobedo by Decision

by Nonpariel Barry Punchbag on Sep 22, 2011 7:32 AM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Arce Stoppage
B. (1) – 1 – Buckland Win
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog Stoppage
D. (2) – 2 – Over 9 1/2
E. (1) – 3 – Escobedo Decision

by Sam5001 on Sep 22, 2011 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 4 – Nongqayi
B. (3) – 2 – Sykes
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage
D. (1) – 2 – Over 9 1/2
E. (2) – 3 – Escobedo by decision

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

by Oli Goldstein on Sep 22, 2011 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

A-1-3. Arce by decision
B-3-1. Buckland to win
C-1-2. Pirog by stoppage
D-2-1. Over 6 1/2
E-1-3. Escobedo by decision

by quincyte on Sep 22, 2011 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 4 – Nongqayi
B. (1) – 2 – Sykes
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage
D. (2) – 2 – Over 6 1/2
E. (2) – 3 – Escobedo by decision

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

by DrHenrik on Sep 23, 2011 3:17 AM EDT reply actions

A. (2) – 2 – arce by stoppage
B. (2) – 2 – Buckland
C. (1) – 3 – Pirog by decsision
D. (1) – 2 – Over 9 1/2
E. (3) – 2 – Escobedo by stoppage

by Colon3l on Sep 23, 2011 8:25 AM EDT reply actions

A. - (1) – 2. Arce by stoppage
B – (3) – 2. Sykes to win
C.- (1) – 2. Pirog by stoppage
D. – (2) – 1. Over 6 1/2
E. – (1) – 2. Escobedo by stoppage

"Chris Eubank lost his recent comeback fight on points ... the main one being that he's a total git."

by bazzlad on Sep 23, 2011 8:44 AM EDT reply actions

A. (2) – 1- Arce by decision
PASS
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage
D. (1) – 3 – Under 6 1/2
E. (1) – 3 – Escobedo by decision

by ulises solis on Sep 23, 2011 9:24 AM EDT reply actions

two parter again...I will stop this habit next week...

D. (1) – 3 – Under 6 1/2 rounds
E. (1) – 2 – Escobedo by stoppage

"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)

by BrianBrock on Sep 23, 2011 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 2 – Arce by stoppage
B. (1) – 2 – Buckland (well i would have gone with Matt in solidarity for his mate, but if even He doesn’t fancy him….)
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage

"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)

by BrianBrock on Sep 24, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions

A. (1) – 4 – Nongqayi
B. (2) – 2 – Sykes
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage
D. (2) – 1 – Over 6 1/2
E. (1) – 3 – Escobedo by decision

by Finn10 on Sep 23, 2011 12:14 PM EDT reply actions

A. (3) – 4 – Nongqayi
B. (1) – 2 – Buckland
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage
D. (2) – 4 – Under 9 1/2 rounds.
E. (1) – 3 – Escobedo by decision

by danytupac94 on Sep 23, 2011 12:16 PM EDT reply actions

A. - (1) – 2. Arce by stoppage
B. (1) – 2 – Buckland
C. (1) – 3 – Pirog by decsision
D. (2) – 3 – Under 6 1/2 rounds
E. (1) – 1 – Escobedo any method.

by danywade on Sep 23, 2011 12:27 PM EDT reply actions

A. (1) – 1 – Arce to win any method
B. (1) – 1 – Buckland to win
C. (1) – 2 – Pirog by stoppage
D. (1) – 3 – Under 6 1/2
E. (1) – 1 – Escobedo to win any method

by Matt Mosley on Sep 23, 2011 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

you picked Buckland?!

I only just woke up to the fight being on and thought of you, I can remember tay it happened when we were on here on rbr like yesterday!

"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)

by BrianBrock on Sep 24, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

A. (1) – 3 – Arce by Decision
B. (1) – 1 – Buckland to Win
C. (1) – 3 – Pirog by Decision
D. (1) – 3 – Under 6.5 Rounds
E. (1) – 4 – Juarez any method

by Hoosier_ on Sep 23, 2011 5:23 PM EDT reply actions