Boxing discussion thread

[Bloodshot Scott]

A little bit of old news but one of my favorite all time fighters Ghost Pavlik has retired:

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/8859950/kelly-pavlik-decides-retire-preserve-long-term-health

 

[biomech]

Martinez and Magdaleno currently feeling each other out. I got alot of respect for Rocky Martinez, he is a tough kid.

 

[TheAdmiral]

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

Canelo and Floyd is on. Probably one of the better options we've had for time for a couple elite fights. Canelo will have his hands full though and I was hoping he would get a couple more fights in with lesser/washed up guys but if it's a war maybe we can hope for a rematch or even trilogy.

Set for September 14:

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/9323856/floyd-mayweather-jr-fight-canelo-alvarez-sept-14

 

[Fikachu]

My dad has met retired boxer, Muhammad Ali

 

[John_8581]

Tommy Morrison dead at age 44.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2013/09/02/boxer-tommy-morrison-dies-at-44/2755083/

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

I know, it was sad to hear. As a young whiteboy he was one of my heroes as a kid seeing his mastery.


If you see a photo of him at age 44 he looks pretty fucking disgusting. It was obviously AIDS.

 

[TheAdmiral]

 

[RayBuck]

Mayweather is just too good. Just wish he had power to go with that masterful defense.

 

[Bones_92]

Big blow for British boxing as one of the years most anticipated fights is called off due to Haye's retirement.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/24981216

 

[TheAdmiral]

Had a Chance to watch this recently, damn good show

 

[TheAdmiral]

Problem Solved! Marcos Maidana defeats Adrien Broner by unanimous decision.

 

[BrandiLove]

I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed that Maidana vs Broner fight!

No doubt about it .. I'll be there for Maidana vs Broner II

I just hope Maidana's disappointment regarding NOT getting a fight with Floyd Mayweather doesn't cause him to lose focus.

I loathe Broner ... but he's dangerous.

 

[BrandiLove]

Not sure if many of you knew it or not .. but I'm a HUGE boxing fan!

Anyone other than me who is NOT excited about the proposed Floyd Mayweather Amir Khan matchup?

 

[Wormwood09]

rick17 I haven't watched boxing in a while, but Adamek knocked Vitali down, whether it was counted or not, something no one else has ever done, and the fight was stopped. Vitali could easily knock Vladimir out if he wanted to. Vladimir is careful and uses his height to his advantage but he cannot take much of a beating. Again, I haven't watched boxing in a while so I don't know what Adamek has done lately, but he's the future of heavyweights if you ask me.

 

[TheAdmiral]

I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed that Maidana vs Broner fight!

No doubt about it .. I'll be there for Maidana vs Broner II

I just hope Maidana's disappointment regarding NOT getting a fight with Floyd Mayweather doesn't cause him to lose focus.

I loathe Broner ... but he's dangerous.

Did they announce a new date? It was supposed to happen in April but it was pushed back

 

[TheAdmiral]

Luis Collazo stopped Victor Ortiz in the second round in the main event of a card that took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Prospect Gary Russell Jr fought on the undercard, stopping Miguel Tamayo in four rounds.

 

[TheAdmiral]

Mayweather is letting the fans vote...Khan or Maidana?

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

He will dismantle Maidana or Khan.

 

[TheAdmiral]

Not much going on this month in terms of major fights, but next month is Canelo vs Angulo and Danny Garcia vs Mauricio Herrera. 3 consecutive months (March, April, May) with a pay-per-view....