Boxing Superfights - What's next?
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Joan Guzman is fighting Antonio Davis next week for Guzman's WBO junior lightweight title. Not a big fight, but I've been following Guzman for a couple years now and imo he is really impressive.
Juan Urango vs. Ricky Hatton Jan 20th
Joe Calzaghe vs. Peter Manfredo Jr. March 3
I'll be going for Manfredo (from the Contender 1) even though I think he's going to get his ass kicked.
That's pretty much it. I think James Toney is fighting in Jan, but that will probably be gay, would be much more entertaining to watch him in a hot dog eating contest against that Japanese kid
Juan Urango vs. Ricky Hatton Jan 20th
Joe Calzaghe vs. Peter Manfredo Jr. March 3
I'll be going for Manfredo (from the Contender 1) even though I think he's going to get his ass kicked.
That's pretty much it. I think James Toney is fighting in Jan, but that will probably be gay, would be much more entertaining to watch him in a hot dog eating contest against that Japanese kid
I wonder if Margarito is going to fight Cotto...I'd rather see that...even though I know that Paul The Punisher was supposed to be his next mandatory. I don't believe all the hype on Margarito...I think he has a good chin, and lots of power. ..but has just so-so defense...and he looks really sluggish.
I'm trying to go out to Vegas for that De La Hoya - Mayweather fight...I think De La Hoya is going to be too big and strong for Floyd..
I'd like to see Bernard come back to face Calzaghe also...I really want to see if Joe does like against Bernard, cause B-Hop shits on southpaws.
Wouldn't mind seeing a Taylor-Calzaghe, or Taylor Wright either...
I'm trying to go out to Vegas for that De La Hoya - Mayweather fight...I think De La Hoya is going to be too big and strong for Floyd..
I'd like to see Bernard come back to face Calzaghe also...I really want to see if Joe does like against Bernard, cause B-Hop shits on southpaws.
Wouldn't mind seeing a Taylor-Calzaghe, or Taylor Wright either...
IMO Margarito is TRASH...waaaay over hyped. A good fighter, mind you, but not anything great. Cotto would smash him to pieces. I'd like to see Cotto against someone like Diego Corrales (One of my favorites) at the same weight. Or Jose Luis Castillo...which reminds me, doesn't Castillo have a fight coming up? I think so.
Also, I think I'll be at the De La Hoya vs Mayweather fight. I'm POSITIVE Mayweather will win, simply because of his speed and elusiveness. De La Hoya is a great fighter, but Floyd's too fast for him. If Floyd did decide to fight a real fight, De La Hoya would probably beat him, but he's a smart fighter, so his BEST bet is to box and move, box and move. Pop-pop, move...don't let De La Hoya have a chance to have him on the ropes, in the corner, or standing in the middle of the ring.
Also, I think I'll be at the De La Hoya vs Mayweather fight. I'm POSITIVE Mayweather will win, simply because of his speed and elusiveness. De La Hoya is a great fighter, but Floyd's too fast for him. If Floyd did decide to fight a real fight, De La Hoya would probably beat him, but he's a smart fighter, so his BEST bet is to box and move, box and move. Pop-pop, move...don't let De La Hoya have a chance to have him on the ropes, in the corner, or standing in the middle of the ring.
Oh yeah, that big walrus of a fighter, the one who's like 7 feet tall...Jesus H. Christ, he's the biggest piece of shit I've seen in a while. He's a HORRIBLE boxer...his size and strength is what shits on these boo boo boxers he's beaten. I think Klitchko would eat him alive. Too bad Klitchko is about as good as we have these days...
WHERE ARE ALL THE HEAVYWEIGHTS?
Someone have Teddy Atlas call Star Jones.
WHERE ARE ALL THE HEAVYWEIGHTS?
Someone have Teddy Atlas call Star Jones.
lemme comment on why Cotto is good but not great.
He has power
He's big
Has a KO punch
after that its pretty much it...
-He doesnt give angles. And has been SLIGHTLY rocked by guys with minimal punching power.
-He doesnt have much of a famed defense (meaning counterpunching and punching goin backwards)
-He takes too many punches that will catch up to him when he fights someone with just as much power or slightly less power but very precise and able to put together serious combo's.
-I've yet to see him take the fight to someone just as good or better than him, and that ISNT because he's the best out there!
He has power
He's big
Has a KO punch
after that its pretty much it...
-He doesnt give angles. And has been SLIGHTLY rocked by guys with minimal punching power.
-He doesnt have much of a famed defense (meaning counterpunching and punching goin backwards)
-He takes too many punches that will catch up to him when he fights someone with just as much power or slightly less power but very precise and able to put together serious combo's.
-I've yet to see him take the fight to someone just as good or better than him, and that ISNT because he's the best out there!
yeah but against WHO?? thats my point. he's had to show heart and bounce back against the no-body's pretty much. the good mf's dont always allow that, or even if he does bounce back physically he might not bounce back on the score cards
its kinda similar to how Tito Trinidad stormed William Floppy Joppy and then got handed a boxing lesson by B Hop, someone with skill first and power second. The Rope-A-Dope shows that without brain brawn can be easily defeated.. or look at most Wiky fights
its kinda similar to how Tito Trinidad stormed William Floppy Joppy and then got handed a boxing lesson by B Hop, someone with skill first and power second. The Rope-A-Dope shows that without brain brawn can be easily defeated.. or look at most Wiky fights
Margarito is trash yet everyone in the game ducks him?
Margarito would crush Cotto.
What happened to the last prospect that everyone rode on? His name was Kermit Cintron and he got demolished. Cintron would also knock Miguel no-chin Cotto into next week.
I hope the people buy into it and they do fight, and Margarito opens as an under-dog in the fight. Straight payday...
Margarito would crush Cotto.
What happened to the last prospect that everyone rode on? His name was Kermit Cintron and he got demolished. Cintron would also knock Miguel no-chin Cotto into next week.
I hope the people buy into it and they do fight, and Margarito opens as an under-dog in the fight. Straight payday...
Quintana, Malignaggi, and Demarcus Corley were all more than worthy opponents...2 of who were undefeated coming into their bouts with Cotto...hell...even Ceballos was a pretty good fighter, when they fought back in '03.
I think Cotto's definitely got room for improvement, but give him credit...I've been watching this guy for a minute, and he's only getting better...he might have a little more trouble @ welter, because he doesn't have the obvious size advantages that he's had...but I think that will make him step his boxing skills up more, especially his defense.
I think Cotto's definitely got room for improvement, but give him credit...I've been watching this guy for a minute, and he's only getting better...he might have a little more trouble @ welter, because he doesn't have the obvious size advantages that he's had...but I think that will make him step his boxing skills up more, especially his defense.
Marg has got lots of power, and a great chin...but still comes in head first a lot, and throws wide looping punches...his defense is so-so ( See the Clottey fight ? )...his hand speed is so-so...and has no lateral movement whatsoever...
I just don't see how anyone thinks that Margarito could be ready for Pretty Boy Floyd...when he had his share of problems with Clottey, up until Clottey broke his wrist..
I think that Cotto-Margarito would be an exciting fight though...supposedly its going down in June of 07, because of the mandatory bout that would have to take place in March...but we'll see...