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  • #52
    Henno30
    Registered Users Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭Henno30


    pac_man wrote: »
    Unless Maidana has miraculously changed his style with Robert Garcia, I can see Broner winning quite comfortably. I think Maidana only fights one way,walks in straight lines and gets hit fairly easy so Broner should be able to pick him off.

    That's how I see it too. The only thing is, if Maidana can impose himself at all and force Broner to backpedal then he has a real shout. Broner does not move well at all when he's under pressure, it'd give Maidana a real opportunity to make something happen.

    If it's toe to toe and Broner can throw with his feet set then he should win well and look good in the process. Maidana will be a sucker for the uppercut. Doesn't take shots to the body that well either.


  • #53
    Talib Fiasco
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,428 ✭✭✭Talib Fiasco


    Canelo-Cotto is almost a done deal apparently.


  • #54
    FTA69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,252 ✭✭✭FTA69


    Fair play to Cotto I must say, he's been past his best for a while now but he's still managing to make big-money fights.


  • #55
    Henno30
    Registered Users Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭Henno30


    I'm surprised by how sold people seem to be on Cotto after his last fight, the old Cotto's back etc.

    To me at least, Cotto has looked too small to impose himself and bully people at 154 like he did back in the good old days. He wasn't even that effective in that guise at 147. To me, Pedro Diaz had brought a vital dimension to his game at 154 by getting him to move and box a lot more, instead of walking into guys who were too big for him to really hurt.

    But now it looks like he's back to trying that approach again. I'd like to be wrong but I'm not at all convinced. A Canelo or a Martinez could badly hurt Cotto if he's trying to step to them and trade.


  • #56
    Tiriel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    pac_man wrote: »
    Macklin also fighting this weekend against Lamar Russ. Never heard of him but hopefully Macklin comes back unscathed for a potential showdown with Lee in March.

    Will this be shown anywhere?


  • #57
    el flaco
    Registered Users Posts: 323 ✭✭el flaco


    Cork_girl wrote: »
    Will this be shown anywhere?

    Sky Sports have his card. Starts at 2am. Presumably they will show the Macklin fight anyway.


  • #58
    Henno30
    Registered Users Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭Henno30


    Showtime are doing an All Access series for the Broner-Maidana fight as well. Just goes to show how hard Broner is being pushed. There's so much invested in him as a 'brand' that it would lead you to think there's no way he'd have been paired with Maidana if they thought he could lose.

    It's going to be tough for Maidana to win rounds given that Broner is likely to be scoring the more eye-catching shots, as well as the fact that Broner is the house fighter anyway. One avenue of opportunity for him is how available Broner was for right hands to the body in the Malignaggi fight. Maidana does hit pretty hard. He might well give Broner something to worry about on that front.


  • #59
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56,619 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    Henno30 wrote: »
    Showtime are doing an All Access series for the Broner-Maidana fight as well. Just goes to show how hard Broner is being pushed. There's so much invested in him as a 'brand' that it would lead you to think there's no way he'd have been paired with Maidana if they thought he could lose.

    It's going to be tough for Maidana to win rounds given that Broner is likely to be scoring the more eye-catching shots, as well as the fact that Broner is the house fighter anyway. One avenue of opportunity for him is how available Broner was for right hands to the body in the Malignaggi fight. Maidana does hit pretty hard. He might well give Broner something to worry about on that front.

    Nice one. Post when you get the links, please!


  • #60
    supersean1999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,465 ✭✭✭supersean1999


    Seen a Few Barker interviews and i get the feeling he has Done everything he ever wanted. I hope he has not lost the hurger. Because he will. Losè If he is not fully focused he is not good enough to have off nights and Win.


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  • #61
    Joeseph Balls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,710 ✭✭✭Joeseph Balls


    What time can we expect Ormond in the ring at?


  • #62
    Wild_Dogger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭Wild_Dogger


    It could be 10.30 - 11pm before it starts ............
    there a good few on the undercard and some destined to go the distance


  • #63
    Soups123
    Registered Users Posts: 8,977 ✭✭✭Soups123


    Whst time roughly is barker in the ring?


  • #64
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56,619 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    Busiest night's boxing in a long time. 4 shows on SS and BoxNation.


  • #65
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    I wish Maccarinelli would retire for his own safety. The next big puncher he faces he could get seriously hurt.


  • #66
    Joeseph Balls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,710 ✭✭✭Joeseph Balls


    Wild_Dogger wrote: »
    It could be 10.30 - 11pm before it starts ............
    there a good few on the undercard and some destined to go the distance

    Clashing with barker/sturm so...


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  • #67
    Henno30
    Registered Users Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭Henno30


    The Rigo fight absolutely fu*king bombed on HBO the other night. 550k viewers, amongst the lowest ever on Boxing After Dark.


  • #68
    el flaco
    Registered Users Posts: 323 ✭✭el flaco


    Henno30 wrote: »
    The Rigo fight absolutely fu*king bombed on HBO the other night. 550k viewers, amongst the lowest ever on Boxing After Dark.

    I watched the repeat the next day and initially thought the Rigondeaux fight must have been moved to earlier in the card because there were so few people there.
    It's even more embarassing that Tapia and Kirkland out-performed him in the ratings. The situation was made even worse for Rigondeaux given that their fight was so entertaining. It's like having a great band as your warmup act.

    They're going to find it so hard to keep marketing Rigondeaux. He'll probably need to scratch around on some undercards or move elsewhere. (His manager is trying to push a Miami fight early next year for the Cuban crowd)

    I think part of the problem is that his reputation is preceding him. There are probably quite a few viewers that haven't seen very much (if anything) of him at all but the word of mouth has led them to decide that they are going to be bored before he even steps in the ring.

    Having said that, I've watched him a couple of times and as big a boxing fan as I am I find it tough going. Although I can't help but admire him for the fact that he is willing to stick to his guns even if it means jeopardising his career.


  • #69
    Henno30
    Registered Users Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭Henno30


    This is the arena during the fight

    BbOLZf2CUAADOsE.jpg


    He needs to change something. I don't understand why they don't have the Cubans fight in Miami more than they do. Surely the Cuban public would come out to see them?

    The reality for Rigo is that he can't go on like this and keep getting paid, not unless he's willing to take a significant pay cut.


  • #70
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Martin Murray looks in a bit of bother here.


  • #71
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Murray wins 77-75. Shocking performance.


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  • #72
    Henno30
    Registered Users Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭Henno30


    What was up with Murray? By all accounts he looked terrible. Was he just not bothered or was he struggling?


  • #73
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Henno30 wrote: »
    What was up with Murray? By all accounts he looked terrible. Was he just not bothered or was he struggling?

    I thought he looked to be struggling with something but he made no excuses after and said he was just a bit flat. He had a virus during training camp. Thought he was awful.


  • #74
    Henno30
    Registered Users Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭Henno30


    Johner wrote: »
    I thought he looked to be struggling with something but he made no excuses after and said he was just a bit flat. He had a virus during training camp. Thought he was awful.

    To be fair to him, a virus would take a lot out of you and he hasn't had any time to recover from it. I do wonder about Murray though. I think he caught Sergio on an off night and has been slightly overrated since.


  • #75
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    World title fight for him in Feb, Hatton said its a done deal but didn't say who against.


  • #76
    megadodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,394 ✭✭✭megadodge


    Purdy and Bundu in a really good scrap here.


  • #77
    willmunny1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭willmunny1990


    megadodge wrote: »
    Purdy and Bundu in a really good scrap here.

    Bundu cant put a dent in him, really getting wore down here.


  • #78
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Had to mute it, commentators are ridiculously biased. Good fight though.


  • #79
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Bundu pounded him in that round. I have him 6-2 up. Sky probably have Purdy up. :rolleyes:


  • #80
    willmunny1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭willmunny1990


    Nice round for Bundu. Hed want one or two more good rounds like that, dont want to leave this get to close, great start again by Bundu.

    Purdy irritates me.


  • #81
    Johner
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    Bundu is going to stop him soon.


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  • #82
    willmunny1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭willmunny1990


    Johner wrote: »
    Bundu pounded him in that round. I have him 6-2 up. Sky probably have Purdy up. :rolleyes:

    I think hes well up as well but you need to be mindfull of the home bias.


  • #83
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    7-2 Bundu for me.


  • #84
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    8-2 Ted Bundu.


  • #85
    megadodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,394 ✭✭✭megadodge


    I've no doubt Bundu is well ahead, but up until the 8th the commentator was really overestimating Purdy's progress.


  • #86
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Bang! What a stoppage.


  • #87
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Thats the way to do it, don't let yourself get robbed on the cards.


  • #88
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    One of the judges had it level going into the last. lol.


  • #89
    megadodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,394 ✭✭✭megadodge


    Nice finish. Bundu is a classy, entertaining boxer, a good European champ but probably a bit short of world champ material.

    Just heard one of the judges had it even going into the last!!! Crazy.


  • #90
    willmunny1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭willmunny1990


    Johner wrote: »
    One of the judges had it level going into the last. lol.

    Thats what you're up against.


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  • #91
    djhaxman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,351 ✭✭✭djhaxman


    Johner wrote: »
    One of the judges had it level going into the last. lol.

    FFS. Sick of **** judging. Are they blind? Or paid off? Or both?


  • #92
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    megadodge wrote: »
    Nice finish. Bundu is a classy, entertaining boxer, a good European champ but probably a bit short of world champ material.

    Really deserves a shot though! I'd definitely pay to watch him!


  • #93
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    The rumour is that Golovkin is to be promoted to Super Champion by the WBA and Murray will fight someone for the regular version. :rolleyes:


  • #94
    tunguska
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,545 ✭✭✭tunguska


    Lads is there anything decent on this weekend?


  • #95
    el flaco
    Registered Users Posts: 323 ✭✭el flaco


    tunguska wrote: »
    Lads is there anything decent on this weekend?

    Eurosport are showing Christian Hammer v Kevin Johnson on Friday evening.

    Boxnation have Stuart Hall v Vusi Malinga and Frankie Gavin v Joseph Lamptey on Saturday.

    I'll leave it to you to decide if they're worth watching or not :)

    And I'm not sure if it's available to watch anywhere but Kiko Martinez takes on Jeffrey Mathebula on Saturday too.


  • #96
    tunguska
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,545 ✭✭✭tunguska


    el flaco wrote: »
    Eurosport are showing Christian Hammer v Kevin Johnson on Friday evening.

    Boxnation have Stuart Hall v Vusi Malinga and Frankie Gavin v Joseph Lamptey on Saturday.

    I'll leave it to you to decide if they're worth watching or not :)

    And I'm not sure if it's available to watch anywhere but Kiko Martinez takes on Jeffrey Mathebula on Saturday too.

    Cool thanks. Probably better off trying to get the "my mate Jay v Audley Harrison" fight going to be honest. It'll be held in Jay's shed, I reckon Audley would go for that if we threw him a few quid.


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  • #97
    Johner
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    I think Hall - Malinga could be worth watching, it's for the IBF Bantanweight title that Jamie McDonnell got stripped of for not fighting Malinga.


  • #98
    Big Ears
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    Johner wrote: »
    I think Hall - Malinga could be worth watching, it's for the IBF Bantanweight title that Jamie McDonnell got stripped of for not fighting Malinga.

    Ya I think there's every chance that could turn into a barnstormer.
    I think the Martinez vs Mathebula fight might be on (Spanish) tv aswell, but not sure what channel.


  • #99
    supersean1999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,465 ✭✭✭supersean1999


    Just seen on sky sports Martin Murray fighting for a world title for The wba belt on The undercard of The golovkin fight and he is now The wba super champion. What à load of crap . Beat golovkin and your The champ. I Bet sky will be calling him à world title holder. Pure nonsence


  • #100
    The Mig
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 2,034 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Mig


    supersean1999 wrote: »
    Just seen on sky sports Martin Murray fighting for a world title for The wba belt on The undercard of The golovkin fight and he is now The wba super champion. What à load of crap . Beat golovkin and your The champ. I Bet sky will be calling him à world title holder. Pure nonsence
    He's also fighting a guy for the belt who was knocked out within 2 rounds by Billy Joe Saunders. Should be very comfortable for Murray


  • #101
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56,619 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    supersean1999 wrote: »
    Just seen on sky sports Martin Murray fighting for a world title for The wba belt on The undercard of The golovkin fight and he is now The wba super champion. What à load of crap . Beat golovkin and your The champ. I Bet sky will be calling him à world title holder. Pure nonsence

    That's the sad state. It won't be long now till Lee and Macklin will somehow become world champions. That will make 4 very average men who are/were being called world champions. Barker/Murray/Lee and Macklin!


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