Oscar De La Hoya VS. FLoyd Mayweather Jr..
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Even if they did have a rematch, I believe both fighters would actually get less money. All the casual or even non boxing fans that got caught up in the hype(Floyd's) and bought this fight would not pay for the rematch due to this one being uneventful. As a result, a rematch would make generate less revenue meaning smaller paydays for both men.
I don't care what casual boxing fans or what sports fans in general say, ask a hardcore fight fan and he will tell you that it was a good fight. Only real boxing fans can appreciate a tactical battle between world class boxers....
Having said that, this fight reminds me a lot of Tarver VS Jones I.
Where I had Tarver winning a close fight but he refused to attack Jones.
When he attacked, it was clear that Tarver was the better fighter.
Well it was the same case tonight with De La Hoya VS Mayweather.
I had Oscar winning by a point. But it was very clear that Mayweather had absolutely no answer for Oscar's jab.
Why Oscar didn't throw it enough is beyond me.
I don't think the fight would've even been close had Oscar opened up more starting with his jab. And this is exactly how I felt about Tarver when he fought Jones the first time....
Oh well....
On a side note, I scored round 10 even.
Had it gone to Floyd, the fight would've been a draw in my book.
In my eyes Floyd's best was a draw, but not a win.
If anyone deserved to win it was Oscar.
But I won't bitch about the decision with boxing fans who think Floyd won a close fight. But people like Max Kellerman who thought Floyd dominated are frankly full of shit.
I knew Oscar was in trouble when I found out that Chuck Giampa and Jerry Roth were going to judge the fight.
Those two are the worst judges in boxing.
And it's no coincedence that JERRY ROTH who had Floyd winning 115 - 113,
GAVE THE FINAL ROUND TO MAYWEATHER.
Had he rightfully scored the 12th round for De La Hoya,
Oscar would've retained his title with a majority draw....
At the end of the day, I am not upset that Floyd got the decision.
Give him two rounds on my card and he gets a narrow victory.
What I am upset about is that Chuck Giampa and Jerry Roth have once again screwed De La Hoya over.
Additionally, it's the second time that Jerry Roth in particular comes in and rescues Floyd Mayweather's unbeaten record.
(Roth awarded Mayweather a 4 point victory over Castillo in their first fight)....
Having said that, this fight reminds me a lot of Tarver VS Jones I.
Where I had Tarver winning a close fight but he refused to attack Jones.
When he attacked, it was clear that Tarver was the better fighter.
Well it was the same case tonight with De La Hoya VS Mayweather.
I had Oscar winning by a point. But it was very clear that Mayweather had absolutely no answer for Oscar's jab.
Why Oscar didn't throw it enough is beyond me.
I don't think the fight would've even been close had Oscar opened up more starting with his jab. And this is exactly how I felt about Tarver when he fought Jones the first time....
Oh well....
On a side note, I scored round 10 even.
Had it gone to Floyd, the fight would've been a draw in my book.
In my eyes Floyd's best was a draw, but not a win.
If anyone deserved to win it was Oscar.
But I won't bitch about the decision with boxing fans who think Floyd won a close fight. But people like Max Kellerman who thought Floyd dominated are frankly full of shit.
I knew Oscar was in trouble when I found out that Chuck Giampa and Jerry Roth were going to judge the fight.
Those two are the worst judges in boxing.
And it's no coincedence that JERRY ROTH who had Floyd winning 115 - 113,
GAVE THE FINAL ROUND TO MAYWEATHER.
Had he rightfully scored the 12th round for De La Hoya,
Oscar would've retained his title with a majority draw....
At the end of the day, I am not upset that Floyd got the decision.
Give him two rounds on my card and he gets a narrow victory.
What I am upset about is that Chuck Giampa and Jerry Roth have once again screwed De La Hoya over.
Additionally, it's the second time that Jerry Roth in particular comes in and rescues Floyd Mayweather's unbeaten record.
(Roth awarded Mayweather a 4 point victory over Castillo in their first fight)....
this should be a good one,both these fighters are the shit in my book...
B-Hop, Winky showdown set!
By Mike Sloan / Photo: Rob DeLorenzo/Golden Boy
Former world champions Bernard Hopkins and Winky Wright today officially announced their July 21 showdown at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Wright (51-3-1, 25 KOs) promised to send Hopkins back into retirement, while "The Executioner" (47-4-1, 32 KOs) vowed to be the first to knock out "Winky Stinky." The fight take place at a catchweight of 170 lbs. Hopkins also stated that he's close to a deal with trainer Freddie Roach.
B-Hop, Winky showdown set!
By Mike Sloan / Photo: Rob DeLorenzo/Golden Boy
Former world champions Bernard Hopkins and Winky Wright today officially announced their July 21 showdown at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Wright (51-3-1, 25 KOs) promised to send Hopkins back into retirement, while "The Executioner" (47-4-1, 32 KOs) vowed to be the first to knock out "Winky Stinky." The fight take place at a catchweight of 170 lbs. Hopkins also stated that he's close to a deal with trainer Freddie Roach.
