*gasps*
"FINALLY....merce77...HAS..." - you know the rest
Glad to see you back here...been a long time...looks like there are two fights upcoming that are big enough for you to come "out of hiding"j/k
But on to the fights you mentioned...They are polar opposites IMO, both in the matchup and how I feel about the fighters...I'll tackle Floyd/JMM first...
This fight (I hope) will be better than it shows on paper...Yes Floyd is a great fighter, and has all the skills in the world, but he's going against one of the smartest fighters in the game today, and in my honest opinion the best p4p boxer out there after Floyd took the break. While I do see this as a counterpunchers match up, I see one fighter being more aggressive than the other (Marquez) and try to test Floyd's power and counter speed early...When JMM has that registered, he will adjust in the later rounds. If Floyd does not become more active by rounds 5 or 6, then the crowd there (which may be in JMM's favor anyway) go way over for Marquez, which could sway the judges. If I were Floyd, I would show that I was better than Marquez by not only outboxing him but also outpoint him when he gets inside, which may also mean nullifying the jabs that he throws. I see Floyd winning a close, yet better than expected fight...Would be his most difficult fight since his first JLC bout...
Now on to the next fight...Yeah, I know...people are talking about the fight already as a "blockbuster"...But just like the Cotto/Margarito bout, that is to be expected...It will look like a slugfest, with Pac going for the homerun in nearly every punch he throws. Cotto methodically gauges his opponent and does his damage where/when necessary. In his last few fights, he has gotten off to good starts...Will he be able to do that against Pac who also goes for fast starts as well? Who knows...I do know one thing, though...Cotto won't (or shouldn't) do the same thing he has done in the last few fights, and you know what that is...
With that being said, I will pick the winner of this fight this way...with the first fight, that pits two of my favorite fighters, so it's hard to go against someone I like...Here, I don't like Cotto...I admit to that...however, I LOATHE Pacquiao. He's getting way too much credit for most of the "big" fights that he has been in, and someone needs to put him in his place. Since this bout is at Welterweight, and Cotto is a true Welter (and hardly goes above the 147 limit), he should be able to do the job.
LOL @ Margacheato....Shoot, I'm surprised no one has called him Marg-a-Chee-Tos
You are right on two things, Pac can't fight going backwards (Marquez proved that) and Cotto should have the chin to sustain Pac's punches (funny since Torres was able to check him, but Mosley and Judah couldn't)...I just hope Cotto doesn't have to get too rough in this fight...You know I didn't like him resorting to low blows against Judah, and the same with Clottey (plus bodyslammin him) so this time I hope he keeps it clean...
As far as the other fight goes, it will be controlled by the use of the forearm by Floyd. He has had some trouble when he's not able to use it (Judah early rds., Hatton early rds.) so thy could be something that he should adjust to. If Richard Steele refs this one, then Floyd may have a problem![]()
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It has been a bad 4 weeks in the world of sports...First Arguello commits suicide, then McNair gets shot, then Gatti, and now Forrest...
After reading about what he's done for the city of Atlanta, he's done much more outside the ring than in it, shoulder injury or not. This guy gave so much to the community and then somebody had to take it away...for what? Temporary gains?
It disgusts me that this happens to good people...
Got a Pernell Whitaker collection and some Aaron Pryor coming up tonite, just waiting for these slow-azz uploads to finish.
OH SHIT!I forgot! Thanks tp2001!
NorthsideOKC said:Witter is terrible. I can't stand watching this dude fight
I just thought about it three hours ago...
thanks for the other stream
Folks were calling him Junior Quitter after this fight...
I'm going for my "hometown" boy Campbell on this one...he is used to going against younger foes who may be favored against him (ex. Juan Diaz) but this one will be tougher because I think Bradley is more skilled in the ring than most opponents that Nate has faced.
Shit I just got in trouble with my shorty for making her close the movie she was watching.
Damm Campbell got jobbed.![]()
Word...The decision will be changed though...
I'll be surprised if it does.
Was there a headbutt? Yes
Was there a cut? Yes
Was the fight stopped because of the cut? No
If Nate played along and said that he couldn't see because the cut, then he wouldn't need to complain about this being ruled a loss and it would've been a no-decision. Instead he's saying that he's seeing spots in the eye. That kind of rare injury probably won't be enough proof to convince the comission. But who knows. This is boxing.
Uh oh...not a good look...
Hopefully November 14th isn't a notable day for her
Word...The decision will be changed though...
but that verbal spar session with King and Bradley's crew was funny...
one more question, though...wasn't Nate supposed to be free from Don King? I thought he was under another promoter by now and got a release contract done between him and King
Seems like it's true that Erik and Manny have become the best of friends
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