Andre Berto vs Jan Zaveck: Live Round-by-Round Results
by A.F. on Sep 3, 2011 8:45 PM EDT
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Tonight at 10:30 p.m. EDT from Biloxi, Mississippi, Andre Berto looks to get back in the winner's circle when he takes on Jan Zaveck. The twelve round welterweight clash will serve as the main-event of tonight's HBO show, with a 10-round featherweight match-up between Gary Russell Jr. and Leonilo Miranda serving as the appetizer.
Here's a quick look at the bout from Dave Oakes & Scott Christ:
Andrew Fruman will be handling round-by-round duties tonight.Berto should be able to out-box and out-speed Zaveck but I'm not sure whether or not he can stop the hardened Slovenian. I can see Berto winning a lopsided decision after twelve entertaining but one-sided rounds.
- Dave
I do think Andre will be way too fast for Zaveck, and I sort of envision this looking a bit like Arthur Abraham against Carl Froch. I don't think Zaveck will get stopped, but it wouldn't shock me. I'm looking at Berto by 117-111 type scores and thinking that's a strong bet.
- Scott
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I have a bad feeling that
at the end of the night, we’re gonna be talking about this fight being the most recent robbery on the last few months.
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Good evening. Hope it’s not a let-down after McDonnell vs Hall.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Hi Boxanne
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Water.
I´m trying to sober up…
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
I'll be making myself a screwdriver in a bit because I have no self respect.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't buy it and I haven't looked yet so I'm not sure.
I’m predicting something cheap. Such is the life of a college student.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
haha, good idea.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Smirnoff.
Could be a hell of a lot better, could be worse. Ah well. High quality OJ though for whatever that’s worth.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I´m drunk...
I did not expect to get home in time for this fight, but there ended up being a really bad vibe at the bar (no fight, but it was in the air) so when it closed, we all went home rather than go to the next place, and now here I am…
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
It´s 3:50 am here btw
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
Sweden
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
Morning!
As I am slowly sobering up, I´m starting to get tired. Well, I´ll stay up annyway (or atleast try to).
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
If I had been sober enough to read your first post carefully, or at all, I would have seen the answer to my question.
We Swedes invented the word “party,” didn’t we?
Well, if we didn´t invent it, we sure as hell stole it…
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
Anybody else watching Pryor Jr right now?
Am I on the right fight?
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
I’m seeing 24/7 episode 2—where’s Pryor?
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
I'm watching the English broadcast.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Many thanks.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome All...
Hey everyone, I will be filling in for Scott with tonight`s coverage. The telecast is just starting up, so let`s get going.
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Big shoes to fill.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
And here we go...
Stream is working. Icewater on the table. Tomatoes and goat cheese served. Tonic water in the freezer. Room spinning around a bit, but not to bad.
Lets watch some face punching and then go to sleep…
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
Unfortunately, I have to do the serving myself.
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
Classy
I’ve got some fruit chilling in the fridge and a glass of 15-year Glenfiddich. Not sure if the fight will be worthy of the scotch, but we’ll see.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
whens’ teh fight start?
"According to all the laws of aerodynamics the bumble-bee should not fly, but the bumble-bee does not know this and so flies anyway."
Russell Jr. fight starting now, main event after that.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
“And Billy Dib is a colorful character who apparently now has a belt.” Well played, Max.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
Gary Russell vs Leonilo Miranda is up first.
This one is scheduled for 8. Featherweights. Russell has re-hydrated up to 136 tonight, and Miranda is up to 131.
TheBoxingBulletin.com
Dreads guy has a great announcing voice.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
Is he associated with DiBella?
Remember him on the last Berto fight too.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
He is an east coast announcer.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Gotcha.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
A few hundred people at the Beau Rivage, perhaps?
by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 3, 2011 10:40 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
Oh, I know. I live near New Orleans.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 3, 2011 10:45 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Russell needs to be careful. This could be a trap fight
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
Max acknowledging the 8-round fight issue, saying that they don’t do that for anyone short of an olympian.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
Ugh. Every Roy Jones Jr. comment has to be in relation to himself. He might as well comment on heavyweight fights like, “Wladimir Klitschko is much taller than I was in the ring.”
Miranda is really slow.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Good evening BLHers.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Que onda buddy….
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
hopefully a good main event!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Round 1
Russell is pumping the jab out early. He`s the one edging forward, while Miranda circles away to the right. Russell has mainly just been working the jab, but fired a straight left, but he was short. He comes back with another 1-2, though also a little short with the straight left. Miranda has been strictly jabbing from long range. Nice combo from Russell. Came forward, and fires off a quick flurry. Russell is working the left more and more. Miranda just came forward with a 1-2, which Russell easily backed away from. Russell working the jab, and hooked off of it there.
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10-9 Russell Jr
Russell Jr is really fast. Miranda is not, though Miranda has a decent jab, and is trying really hard.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
Meh.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
Erik Estrada was a cop, not fair
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
I agree with the posters above who think this (not the undercard) has the potential to be a good sleeper fight.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Round 2
Harold has it 1-0 Russell, as I`m sure everyone else does as well. Russell working the jab, doubling and tripling up with it sometimes. Miranda tries to fire off a 1-2, but was blocked. Now Russell comes forward, fires a quick combo. Miranda tried to fire back, but Russell tagged him with a straight left along the ropes. Good shot there. Action moves back to the middle of the ring. Speed difference is BIG. Russell again comes forward with a little flurry. He puts his combos together very quickly. Miranda is short with a left. Miranda with a hook, that`s blocked. Russell looking very comfy on D. Now he comes forward, and bangs home a 1-2. Miranda is opening up a little more this round, but he`s not landing. Russell keeps working the jab. He comes forward behind a high guard, that`s fairly tight, and his shots are quick and compact. He just missed with a hook. Miranda with a 1-2, that`s blocked. Another pretty easy round for Russell.
TheBoxingBulletin.com
Russell seems to be content to punch Miranda's lead glove most the time.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
10-9 GRJr, 20-18
Russell landed a nifty left counter body shot, and overall looks really talented. Of course, Miranda is so slow, he can get away with a lot.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
I wonder how Berto feels fighting in a ring advertising a mega-fight with the guy who took his undefeated record a few months ago
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
yeah, what a difference a day/fight makes.
ortiz will be fighting for millions(?), and berto is fighting in biloxi.
I am pretty sure somehow some way Berto is making a million for this fight from HBO.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
You could buy the state of Mississippi for that kind of money.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
true true. with haymon in his corner i have no doubt.
i had the unfortunate luck to be at berto’s “fight” against freddy hernandez.
as i recall, berto got paid 950,000 and hernandez got like 50,000.
that was not a boxing match. it was sanctioned attempted murder. ok, i’m exaggerating, but that was not a fight that should’ve taken place.
Round 3
More of the same so far this round. Russell edging forward behind the jab. He`s mixing in the occasional hook, along with the 1-2s. Miranda is pretty much in retreat, taking few chances. Russell with a jab, and hook there. Russell with a jab, and a left. Occasionally Miranda throws his left, but he`s too slow to land it. He`s also flicking out the jab a little, and coming up short with that too. Russell is quite patient in his attack. He just landed a left, and followed with a 1-2. You get the feeling he could open up a lot more though. Miranda with a left that is blocked, and a hook that is blocked. Russell with a good jab. He blocks a 1-2. Another jab. Another easy, though not too thrilling round, for Russell.
TheBoxingBulletin.com
10-9 GRJr. 30-27
Miranda ain’t winning this unless he gets a stoppage.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Man, Russel has some real deal speed. Fun to watch.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Round 4
Miranda`s corner trying to get him pumped up. We`ll see if it helps. Harold has it 3-0. That`s the only possible score. Russell comes forward, and works Miranda back into the corner. He`s firing away with some 1-2, mixing in some nice body work as well. Hooks too. A good 30 seconds or so of Russell popping away with Miranda in the corner. Didn`t do any major damage, but did some good work. Action in the middle of the ring now. Miranda tried to fire a left, but he`s short with it. Nice 1-2 from Russell. Now he has Miranda on the ropes, and he whacks him a couple shots. Miranda trying to fire back, before slipping away, as Russell follows. Russell opens up with a nice combo, landed a nice shot to the body among those. Miranda with a glancing left. Russell on cruise control, though he does occasionally put his foot on the pedal a bit. There`s the bell.
TheBoxingBulletin.com
Wow.
Russell started finding the right range in the third and landed much better in the fourth. Fantastic. Bit more interested now.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
10-9 GRJr, 40-36
Russell opening up, throwing some beautiful combos, mixing his punches well. Miranda takes the punches, but he’s thoroughly outclassed here.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
I’m still not watching 24/7 unless I get advance notice of which Mayweather relative is getting shat on. Sorry, that’s how I roll.
watched it earlier, Senior only gets shat on residually, much lower key hostility. Very strange scene involving Ravioli Man, I think, and their money phones, having a conversation re the rift.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Round 5
We have quite the gulf in class here. Miranda is doing his best, but the speed difference is too much for him to cope with. He fires off a 1-2 to start the round, but it`s blocked. Miranda hustling here early. Russell calmly blocking, and now he`s stalking again. Russell slipping shots, as he slides forward. Sticking out the jab. He bangs a nice combo to the body, and then comes back upstairs and seemed to buzz Miranda there. Miranda went back into the ropes for a sec, but action now is back into the middle of the ring. Miranda with a little flurry, and hooks to the body. Not much in those shots though. Russell with a lead left. Miranda is moving forward a little more this round. Russell very calmly slipping shots though, before firing back with his own. Miranda digs a left to the body. Russell with a nice hook to the body. Also a hook upstairs. Miranda keeps pressing though. He`s come to fight here. Russell with a jab. Russell digs to the body. There`s the bell.
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10-9 Russell, 50-45
Miranda hanging in there, but Russell seems to have found a groove, and is working in the body and throwing in combination well.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
60-54 Russell
Miranda still fighting, digging to the body, but Russell is just smacking him around the ring.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
Round 6
5-0 on Harold`s card. Miranda stepping into a few body shots there. Russell gets his elbows down though, he sees them coming. Russell is stalking now, as Miranda circles away. Russell popping the jab out. Miranda is trying to work his offense, just coming up short. Now Russell explodes with a multi-punch combo. About 9 or 10 shots there, as Miranda backed away into the ropes. Miranda tries to fire back, but misses badly with a hook. He now tries to work the body, but Russell blocks it all. Russell takes turns either pushing forward, or going into counter punching mode. He seems comfortable leading and countering. Now he`s pushing forward behind the jab. He follows it up with a quick left. Miranda tries to respond, but he gets popped back for his efforts. Again Miranda steps in with a couple shots to the body, but they`re blocked and Russell fires back, and his shots land. Russell with a couple more punches before the bell. Good effort from Miranda, but this is quite one-sided.
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wooooooooooow
Miranda is just getting beat up. I mean…what could he possibly do to win this fight? Even a moral victory is basically out of his reach at this point.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
Russell is managed by Haymon? Well, we’ll see him a lot on HBO fighting scrubs :P
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
Round 7
Harold has it 6-0. Russell is cruising here. Russell edging forward, sticking the jab home, before firing his left. Miranda on the outside here. Russell is short with a jab to the body. Miranda circles away in the other direction, as Russell quickly follows. He digs a hook to the body. He flicks home a jab. Another nice jab. Miranda responds with a jab of his own. Russell whacks Miranda with a hook. Miranda is strictly on the defensive this round. Russell whacks him with a combo. Russell with a jab. Miranda with a couple jabs as he works his way off the ropes. Russell taking it easy here as the round ticks down.
TheBoxingBulletin.com
Maybe Russell said it was his birthday.
Maybe it’s my birthday too, yeah.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
The fight wasn’t even close…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Miranda blew him out.
Russell needs to go back to the drawing board here.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Round 8
7-0 for Miranda. 3 minutes left. I`m glad this is only an 8-rounder, as there`s no sense in Miranda taking more punishment then he needs to. He`s gamely coming forward and trying to mix it. Digging to the body. Russell blocks, and counters. Miranda gamely marching forward here in the final round, though not having too much luck landing. He`s trying though. Russell with a 1-2. Russell with a left. Miranda opening up, but most of his shots are finding Russell`s gloves or air. Russell taking it easy so far this round. He`s landing, but not much fizz in his shots. About a minute left. He ducks and dodges and makes Miranda miss with a couple shots. Russell again playing D. Now he opens up with a 3-4 punch combo. Russell comes forward and lands a hard left hand. He follows up with another solid shot, and flurries for the last 7 or 8 seconds of the round. There`s the bell. This one is done.
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Easy win for Russell, but Miranda didn’t have much to offer except heart and a good chin.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
Russell has a lot of skills. I’m still going to wait on crowning his ass until he gets matched hard, but he looked plenty good (but got hit some) by a decent gatekeeper.
Great job AF for the round by round…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
hear hear
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
And on the third day Oscar rose from the dead
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
i will give him his props… he is well spoken… and says I need to Al Haymon first…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Uh oh.
Dave Chappelle would be shaking his head.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Kellerman with Russell...
Russell had a bad left after his last fight, but he says it feels good. Perhaps that might explain why he was focusing so much on the jab, and not really bringing the left into play that much.
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God Bless Adamek… he is going to get killed.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
as long as he doesn’t pull a Haye, he’ll keep my respect..
by StillUnknown on Sep 3, 2011 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Adamek has balls… he will go out on his shield.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
yeah, but Adamek doesn’t like getting hit (not that anyone really does, but he really shies away from it)
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
oh they’re showing it Adamek/Vitali live!
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
Anyone looking forward to Adamek interview after the fight? I am…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
really? Welterweight is the number 1 division? WTF
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
Junior Welterweights are the way to go…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
I think he said "biggest money," not best. Which is correct.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
i think he said the number one division
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
maybe you're right. I'm pretty saucy.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Fight night weights...
Zaveck has re-hydrated up to 159, while Berto is all the way up to 160. Interesting, that Berto is several pounds heavier than he was for the Ortiz fight.
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I think Ortiz won’t land a single punch on Mayweather after seeing those replays
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
Terrible song.
Ugh.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
I feel very torn on Conte´s involvement in fightsports. He have a history of advanced cheating, but at the same time, he is talking about taking a scientific approach to training, pushing for modern methods of training and propper evaluation of what really works.
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
Wise words.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly. We need smart people working to improve the sport, but at the same time, I don´t feel very comfortable with him…
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
I would feel more comfortable
if it weren’t so easy to beat the commissions tests.
You’d have to be careless or dumb to get caught by the athletic commissions.
by StillUnknown on Sep 3, 2011 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I´ve heard of the commission tests refered to as “IQ-tests” multiple times.
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
Hey, word on the street is that you’re a football fan. Why dont you join the BLH fantasy football league? Should be a great season.
More info here:
http://www.badlefthook.com/2011/8/29/2391947/bad-left-hook-fantasy-football-2011
Berto looks like he is there to mess someone up.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Let's hope so.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do announcers repeat fighter's last names?
Always wondered that.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
It’s kind of old school—from when tech didn’t work so good, sometimes there weren’t even mics, so they gave the name twice to get it over.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
I figured it was something like that.
Thanks.
What everyone needs to do is calm down, take a deep breath, and prepare their bodies for the Thunderdome.
by lowellthehammer on Sep 3, 2011 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
zav landing much better shots so far
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
interesting round.
that overhand right looks close to landing for Zaveck
by The Art Of War on Sep 3, 2011 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Round 1
Here we go. Zaveck just launched a big right that caught air. Berto is instantly on him and forces him back into the ropes. They exchange quickly in the corner, before moving back into the middle of the ring. Now Berto pushes forward with a quick flurry and forces Zaveck back into the ropes. Berto now flicks out the jab. Berto with a nice couple of shots to the body beneath Zaveck`s high guard. Zaveck fires back with a right, though may have been blocked. Berto with a nice hook downstairs. Zaveck charges back, fires a right over the top as Berto backs up. Berto with a jab, and Zaveck fires back again. Mixing now in the middle of the ring. Zaveck with a couple jabs. Berto sets his feet and bangs in a right hand. Zaveck has the guard up as he comes forward. He sort of opens up though as he fires the right. A big wild right from Zaveck. Berto responds by banging home a shot to the body. Good round.
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10-9 Berto
Close round, both guys landing good shots. Zaveck is landing that overhand right consistently.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 11:35 PM EDT reply actions
zav round there on my official card
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
Berto R1
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Berto looked slightly rocked
not a good sign
by Mohammedini Hussein on Sep 3, 2011 11:36 PM EDT reply actions
Round 2
Harold gave the first to Zaveck. Berto bangs a shot to the body, and fires a number of shots upstairs that were blocked. Zaveck was catching them with his tight high guard. Zaveck with a little hook. Berto pushes forward and bangs home a hook to the body. Zaveck fires back, and Berto immediately responds. Nice action. We`re now back in the middle of the ring. Zaveck fires a right. Zaveck is a little wild with his rights. He wings them. Zaveck bangs home a right. Both guys with jabs. Berto with a jab. Zaveck responds. They are going at it here. Berto with a 1-2. Berto is short to the body. Berto gets home with a left. Zaveck immediately responds. Zaveck is doing a nice job of firing back whenever he`s tagged. He`s showing some tenacity. Berto fires to the body, and now we`ve got a clinch. Berto with a 1-2, thoguh I think the right missed. Berto with an uppercut. There`s the bell. This is entertaining stuff so far.
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10-9 Berto, 20-18
Another close round. Zaveck is taking Berto’s punches well.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
Good action. Berto 20-18
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Did Berto look dazed to anyone else? If things continue this way, even though it’s probably Berto 2-0, you can’t give the Haitian good odds of survival.
no, he did not look dazed to me personally
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
R3 10-9 Berto, 29-28 same
by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 3, 2011 11:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Round 3
Berto opens up with a couple of jabs to start the round. Berto seems to be sitting down more than usual, and maybe using more energy than usual. I wonder how that might effect him in the later rounds. Berto with a 1-2. Zaveck fires back with his won 1-2. Berto digs to the body. Berto with a little flurry. They exchange jabs. This is good back and forth stuff. Berto now forces a clinch. A nice exchange in the corner. Berto landed, and Zaveck fired back. Berto now digs to the body. Zaveck fires a jab off. Berto with a right. Lots happening. Berto digs with a right to the body. Zaveck is just short with a right. Berto with a nice couple of shots to the body. Zaveck puts his head down and bulls Berto back into the ropes. Now Zaveck with a right hand. Berto sits down and fires off his own right. Zaveck with a right hand, and Berto immediately comes back. Berto with a couple more shots just before the bell. Good stuff.
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10-9 Zaveck, 29-28 Berto
Another close round, jeez. I thought Zaveck landed more clean shots, a lot of Berto’s shots were blocked or deflected.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
I wish the HBO guys would talk about what Zaveck is doing. At all. It’s really fucking annoying, because flashy as Berto’s shots are, they’re getting largely blocked, and he is getting hit.
Also, again, Meldrick Taylor was 900x the fighter Berto has even dreamed being. Shut the fuck up.
meldrick could take both these guys to school in the same night
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
by sonofapsycho on Sep 3, 2011 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
a close fight is not good news for zaveck
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
He needs some knockdowns to win.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Round 4
Harold has it 3-0 for Berto. Zaveck manages to move Berto back into the ropes, where he fires off a couple shots. Again Zaveck forces Berto into the ropes, and opens up. Zaveck now digs to the body. Good work in the first minute of the round by Zaveck. Berto might be taking a bit of a rest. Now he opens up and fires off a right hand. Zaveck comes back with a 1-2. Zaveck with a right hand over the top. Zaveck with a little flurry. Another flurry. Zaveck easily outworking Berto this round. More from Zaveck. Action in the middle of the round, with Zaveck letting his hands go. He`s the only one working at the moment. Now Berto comes forward, and tries to flurry. Zaveck manages to block, and respond. Berto with a couple of shots. Zaveck with a right. Berto tries to respond, and they clinch before the bell. Good round for Zaveck.
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Berto has something on his eye… is he cut?
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
Berto is going to touch the canvas at some time in this fight
he’s getting hit clean, with some good counters.
Berto’s activity rate is probably winning him the rounds though.
Zaveck prety messed up
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Round 5
Action in the middle of the ring to start the round, though Berto quickly opens up and forces Zaveck back into the ropes. Zaveck bangs home a right hand in response, and moves Berto back. Berto comes forward, gets through with a jab, before smothering himself a little. Berto digs to the body with a left hook. Zaveck puts his head down, guard tight, and tries to push Berto back. Berto now has a bit of space and he lands a left hand, and forces Zaveck into the ropes, but Zaveck fires back. Berto now pushes Zaveck back into the ropes. A bit messy the action in this round. Zaveck misses with a right, but flurries to the body. Berto with a jab, and a right hand. Zaveck has a cut by his right eye. Looks ugly. Berto with a jab. Zaveck backing away a bit here, but now he puts his head down and goes to the body. Zaveck with a right, but Berto responds with a good left.
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R5 10-9 Berto, 48-47 same
Hell of a fight here.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 3, 2011 11:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I have it 4-1 for Berto. But that's a bad cut.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
10-9 Zaveck, 48-47 same
Zaveck fighting in a phonebooth, landing good shots, but his eye’s closing up and the other eye’s cut.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
So, Zaveck speaks English.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 3, 2011 11:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
RJJ sound brain damaged when he talks :/
not slurring but saying the wrong things
by Mohammedini Hussein on Sep 3, 2011 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
His eye was fucked. I don't have a problem with that.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
indeed
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Zaveck’s a game mofo. Hope to see him again.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Sep 3, 2011 11:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
no reason to celebrate and act a dick, berto.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
Corner did what the corner is supposed to do, protect the fighter from himself. Sucks, but can’t argue.
by Verklemptomaniac on Sep 3, 2011 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
I guess I can’t deny the damage in Zaveck’s face. I can deny Berto’s talent. He’s going to get killed in the ring one of these days with that defensive strategy. He’s a beltholder, not a champion.
I think Bailey could KO him early…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Yes. And those bombs of his can be nearly fatal.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Berto is like batting practice for a heavy handed puncher
Or a sharpshooter
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
It's an unfortunate but good stoppage
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
It's a damn shame. That was a good fight while it lasted. No shame to Zaveck or his corner, imho.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
that sucks… i hate when things like this happens…
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
not impressed with Berto
horrible, horrible, horrible defense
by Mohammedini Hussein on Sep 3, 2011 11:56 PM EDT reply actions
Thank goodness....
it was a good scrap, but those rattles/noisemakers were driving me bananas. Boxing had better not go the vuvuzela route.
Zavec’s a game dude.
What happened to Bertos Tatt?
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
@xFenixKnightx on the Twitter
? you’re right. It seems to have disappeared. Maybe it was body paint.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
He is reversing the trend
Most losers cover themselves in their comeback.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
yes, I was thinking of that too. At least, too, it’s where it won’t look too bad even when he’s a porky old guy, as backs don’t wrinkle and sag as bad as fronts.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
It is a bit odd that so much was made of the tattoos that he obviously did have put on a few months ago. They must have been temporary.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
God, I wish Andre Berto and Devon Alexander would fight. I just don’t know who they’d lie about more.
Zaveck was very gracious in defeat. I`d really like to see him get another good fight out of this.
TheBoxingBulletin.com
Me too
But his face will never hold up. Unfortunately.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
both men were classy in the post-fight interviews. Zaveck certainly didn't lose any fans tonight,
and he seems to have a Slovenian fan base already.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
With his popularity at home, he has far more fans than Berto has been able to garner in his career.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Thanks everyone
Thanks to everyone for participating. A shame our main-event could not play out a little differently, but it was still entertaining while it lasted. Scott will be back for the next show.
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