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Old 28-02-2015, 21:04
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Can't blame Chudinov for objecting to Terry O'Connor being referee.
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Old 28-02-2015, 21:36
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Have to admit I' haven't seen much of Hammer, I don't know the guys that have beaten him. I'd like Fury to show a bit more energy than he did against chisora... I'm waiting for him to box as well as he talks... I do like him.
Yeah me too.

I think he was ill for the Chisora fight.
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Old 28-02-2015, 23:13
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Imagine having Buffer's job. Some people have all the luck don't they.
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Old 28-02-2015, 23:14
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Atmosphere at the Frampton fight is out of this world.
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Old 28-02-2015, 23:15
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Who is the American guy talking is it Buffer
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Old 28-02-2015, 23:18
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Who is the American guy talking is it Buffer
The commentator? That's Al Bernstein. Buffer is the ring announcer.
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Old 28-02-2015, 23:28
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The commentator? That's Al Bernstein. Buffer is the ring announcer.
Ok thanks
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Old 28-02-2015, 23:35
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It is all over
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Old 28-02-2015, 23:36
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Good stoppage. Something that can't always be said about Howard Foster
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Old 01-03-2015, 14:02
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Frampton was good but expected more from Avalos.
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Old 01-03-2015, 16:36
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Avalos was one complete disrespectful tool and watching him lose after the amount of slabbering that spewed out of his mealy mouth over recent days, it couldn't have happened to a nicer boy. I dearly wanted Avalos to hit the canvas face first but alas Carl didn't quite get that opportunity before Ref stepped in. Did anyone catch Carl going over to the other corner and embracing or shaking other fighters hand after the fight, because I must have missed it. I suspect Carl didn't such was the bad blood between both.

.....anyway, roll on Quigg!
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Old 01-03-2015, 20:14
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Fury did well, controlled the fight again. On to Wlad now, should be interesting.

Frampton was great, very impressed.
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Old 07-03-2015, 09:27
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OK so it's here, Pacquaio v Mayweather, and there will be a lot of healthy debate going on.

Predictions. Imo, Pacquaio will win. They are both very experienced fighters, but Pac Man is the braver of the two and has learnt more by attacking and taking on the best there is at every weight division he has fought in.

Mayweather imo will not be used to a fighter pressing him for 12 rounds (if it goes the distance which it probably will), and Pacquaio is faster, more precise and hits harder than any opponent Mayweather has faced before. Pac Man will take him to a place he has never been to before in the ring, and he won't be able to handle it. There will be an element of panic in Mayweather's performance as the fight goes on, and he won't be able to dominate his opponent the way he is used to doing.

All of Mayweather's opponents have backed off in the past and shown Mayweather too much respect. They have been easy pickings, just standing in front of him waiting to be picked off. Pacquaio won't do that. He'll be in and out, his slipping and defensive work is very good, and he will hit Mayeather harder than he's ever been hit before and more than he's ever been hit before. There will be no backing off out of fear, and again that's a scenario Mayweather will not be able to handle. His head will spin, and he'll start to make more and more mistakes as the fight progresses.

It won't be an easy fight, but Pacquaio will win by at least 2 or 3 rounds imo, maybe more. When it comes to close fights, Pacquaio has been there before many times and is used to it. Mayweather isn't used to that scenario and his head and especially his ego won't be able to handle it.

Maybe there'll be a rematch, and if there is, my money will be on Pacquaio again. The true pound for pound number 1.
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Old 07-03-2015, 09:36
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Mark my words, if Pacquiao wins, there will be a rematch.

The only problem is, judging by how long it took to get this contest put on, the human race might have died out by the time negotiations are finalised for a rematch.
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Old 07-03-2015, 18:34
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Only way Pacquiao wins is by KO, and he isn't KOing Mayweather.

Fights tonight:

Thurman vs Guerrero
Broner vs Molina
Mares vs Reyes.

I'm going for Guerrero by TKO, Molina and Mares KOs.
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Old 07-03-2015, 18:52
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It'll be a good fight but there's no chance Pacman will win, he could maybe push the fight to a draw, but he won't win.

And besides, this mega fight should have taken place no less than 4 or 5 years ago when both boxers were at their peak, not when their pushing retirement for christ sakes. I believe Pacman would have edged closer to a win back then.
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Old 07-03-2015, 18:59
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Mayweather isn't used to that scenario and his head and especially his ego won't be able to handle it.
His ego won't be able to handle it? erm.... are we on about the same Mayweather here?
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Old 07-03-2015, 21:43
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Mayweather vs Pacman

My head says Mayweather but my heart says Pacman

Both fighters are special in their own right.

As has already been said this fight is at least 5years too late.

Pacman excites me the most, he just keeps stalking and looking to close a fight out

Whatever the outcome i still think this fight will go down as one of the all time greats.
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Old 07-03-2015, 23:56
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Cannot believe the DS Boxing thread hasn't mentioned the fights from Hull tonight. Great performance by Luke Campbell again, whilst Tommy Coyle got up after a knockdown to win after Martin Gethin retired. Hopefully our two Hull lightweight hopefuls will meet in July.
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Old 08-03-2015, 00:36
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I'm sure there'll be plenty of window dressing by Sky and Hearn but I think even the crowd in there tonight realised that Campbell v Coyle is a mismatch. Campbell should be pushing on quicker than this.
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Old 08-03-2015, 02:46
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Molina completely neutralised lol, i'm glad I don't put any money on my wack predictions
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Old 08-03-2015, 08:07
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I'm sure there'll be plenty of window dressing by Sky and Hearn but I think even the crowd in there tonight realised that Campbell v Coyle is a mismatch. Campbell should be pushing on quicker than this.
Surprisingly the people i have spoken to around here are split. Luke has had more important things to worry about than fighting for a while though.
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Old 09-03-2015, 11:18
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Only way Pacquiao wins is by KO, and he isn't KOing Mayweather.

Fights tonight:

Thurman vs Guerrero
Broner vs Molina
Mares vs Reyes.

I'm going for Guerrero by TKO, Molina and Mares KOs.
A little wrong with the first 2

I have to say Thurman is mighty impressive. I've seen his previous 2 fights and thought he was very good but now I'm on board the hype train. I think he's got everything to be the next Welterweight king.

His hand-speed is so fast, he has loads of power and he's very smart. Until the last few round against Guerrero he was in complete control, he was boxing at the perfect distance and was landing at will. I'm a huge fan of Kell but I think Thurman has too much, I also think he'd have no problem with Kahn. So many potentially great fights in this division.
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Old 10-03-2015, 11:42
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OK so it's here, Pacquaio v Mayweather, and there will be a lot of healthy debate going on.

Predictions. Imo, Pacquaio will win. They are both very experienced fighters, but Pac Man is the braver of the two and has learnt more by attacking and taking on the best there is at every weight division he has fought in.
Braver in what way? Mayweather has fought the best in every division his fought in.

Mayweather imo will not be used to a fighter pressing him for 12 rounds (if it goes the distance which it probably will), and Pacquaio is faster, more precise and hits harder than any opponent Mayweather has faced before. Pac Man will take him to a place he has never been to before in the ring, and he won't be able to handle it. There will be an element of panic in Mayweather's performance as the fight goes on, and he won't be able to dominate his opponent the way he is used to doing.
Maidana was all pressure. Ricky Hatton was all pressure. Cotto was pressure. Mayweather can handle fighters who try to pressure him as his inside game is very very good. His stronger than one thinks. As for the power argument. Mayweather has a good chin. He got nailed clean bang on the button from Mosley and Maidana and took the shots. Paquaio isnt ko’ing Mayweather.

All of Mayweather's opponents have backed off in the past and shown Mayweather too much respect. They have been easy pickings, just standing in front of him waiting to be picked off. Pacquaio won't do that. He'll be in and out, his slipping and defensive work is very good, and he will hit Mayeather harder than he's ever been hit before and more than he's ever been hit before. There will be no backing off out of fear, and again that's a scenario Mayweather will not be able to handle. His head will spin, and he'll start to make more and more mistakes as the fight progresses.
There is a reason for that. While not having one punch power Mayweather still hits hard enough to gain respect. His a sharpshooter, the most accurate puncher in the sport and fighters cant just walk him down without running the risk of being nailed by slick counters. Mayweather reduces opponents output. If Pacquiao lunges in like he does regularly his getting nailed and the best punch to hit a southpaw with is the straight right hand. Mayweather has the best straight right in the business and will walk Paquiao onto it.

Mayweather very rarely makes mistakes. He adjusts and if anything the later the fight goes on the better he gets.

Pacman isn't so accurate vs movers and this is where his problem will be. He has to time Mayweathers jab to try and land his straight left which will be difficult and if misses which he will his open for those right counters.

Bradley who is nowhere near as quick as Floyd still nailed Pacquiao with plenty of right hands.

Pacman will need to use a lot feints and its early on where Mayweather should face the biggest problems until he adjusts.

Can Pacquiao adjust if needed? Mayweather has shown in the past he can make changes on the fly to get the job done.

And besides, this mega fight should have taken place no less than 4 or 5 years ago when both boxers were at their peak, not when their pushing retirement for christ sakes. I believe Pacman would have edged closer to a win back then.
True but on the flip side 4-5 years ago they were talking of both fighters making $30 mil each.

Now both fighters are earning way more than that and the fight is bigger now than it would of been 5 years ago.
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Old 12-03-2015, 00:20
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Did anyone see the press conference? I heard that Mayweather asked for all the reporters present to be tested for steroids...

The negotiations for this fight may have dragged past the peak of both men but they are still both GOATS and both would beat anyone else out there ATM. When the fight was announced I was relieved more than anything. But now the excitement is steadily mounting....
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