Boxing Off-Topic

[pietasterp]

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He's not very good in my opinion anyway, so to me he has ZERO chance against either Klitchko or Wilder. I don't think he has the punching power necessary. And vs Klitchko he will get knocked unconscious for sure. If there was an odds of getting ko'd vs not getting ko'd I would expect the money maker to be in not getting ko'd nevermind being even competitive.

I would agree with that assessment. Although he seems like he has at least decent power, and at the heavyweight division anyone's a KO threat...but basically he's been pounding on a bunch of tomato cans, so I actually know nothing about whether he's even a legitimate fighter or not. Certainly there's been no evidence that he's on the level of Wilder, let alone Klitschko.

And if he wasn't just annoying enough in general, there's this reason to hate his a**:

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[steelcityjames]

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i've only been able to see Fury fight a couple times......wasn't impressed

[Pappy Knuckles]

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There's a rumor circulating that Tyson is going to come out of retirement to fight James Toney. I'd tune in.

[pietasterp]

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There's a rumor circulating that Tyson is going to come out of retirement to fight James Toney. I'd tune in.

Please tell me you're joking...

[Pappy Knuckles]

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Please tell me you're joking...

I've seen it mentioned in a few places. Who knows if this will actually come to pass.

http://www.badlefthook.com/2015/6/16/8789347/mike-tyson-to-come-out-of-retirement-to-face-james-toney

[SPRINGS03]

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^It's false, tyson confirmed himself that it's not true.

[JayBee74]

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Sergio Martinez makes it official Saturday Night at the annual International Boxing Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies in Canastota, New York.

Sergio Retires

[SPRINGS03]

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^One of my favorite fighters, congrats to maravilla.

[pietasterp]

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Sergio Martinez makes it official Saturday Night at the annual International Boxing Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies in Canastota, New York.

Sergio Retires

Great career, great fighter. I wish he didn't take the sport up so late, because I feel like we got robbed of some prime years of brilliance, but thanks for the great bouts Sergio! I always like to see a fighter walk out with his body/mind intact, and it seems Sergio is doing so.

Now let's just hope he enjoys retirement and never comes back....

[JayBee74]

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Broner-Porter, who wins? I'd normally pick Porter, but that 144 catchweight is a concern. I just don't think Broner hits hard enough or throws enough punches to win this fight, all things equal.

[steelcityjames]

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i'm picking Porter, but i think it will be a close decision

[SPRINGS03]

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This is a pick em fight, i'm leaning towards porter because if maidana could bully broner, i think porter can too(and he's also faster than maidana) but we'll see. I've seen mayweather working with broner and i've heard he plans on moving his feet more and not being so stationary(he's pretty flat footed at times) so this could be interesting.

[JayBee74]

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David Lemieux fights Hassan N’Dam Saturday night in Canada for the IBF 160 title. I don't think it's televised in the States.

Lemieux has looked like a wrecking ball much of his career, except for the KO loss to Rubio and a losing decision his very next fight. Did anyone catch The Fight Game with Jim Lampley where Kellerman and Lampley made comparisons between the big four of the 80's (Leonard, Hearns, Duran, and Hagler) and GGG, Canelo, Cotto, and Lemieux of this era?

[pietasterp]

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This is a pick em fight, i'm leaning towards porter because if maidana could bully broner, i think porter can too(and he's also faster than maidana) but we'll see. I've seen mayweather working with broner and i've heard he plans on moving his feet more and not being so stationary(he's pretty flat footed at times) so this could be interesting.

Ditto, I think too close to call but Porter seems rougher/tougher. Although, perhaps Porter's style plays right into Broner's hands? If Broner never fought Maidana I can see him just being overwhelmed, but since he's had that experience, I wonder if he'll be ready for the power and work-rate?

David Lemieux fights Hassan N’Dam Saturday night in Canada for the IBF 160 title. I don't think it's televised in the States.

Lemieux has looked like a wrecking ball much of his career, except for the KO loss to Rubio and a losing decision his very next fight. Did anyone catch The Fight Game with Jim Lampley where Kellerman and Lampley made comparisons between the big four of the 80's (Leonard, Hearns, Duran, and Hagler) and GGG, Canelo, Cotto, and Lemieux of this era?

I saw that episode of "The Fight Game". I don't think we're quite there yet, primarily because none of these guys are fighting each other (yet), but if/when they do start to square off against each other, it should be dynamite.

[JayBee74]

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I saw that episode of "The Fight Game". I don't think we're quite there yet, primarily because none of these guys are fighting each other (yet), but if/when they do start to square off against each other, it should be dynamite.

Lemieux is not even up to the other threes' statuses yet. If you remember Lampley started the comparison conversation based on IF Lemieux wins Saturday night, and he's only a 3-2 favorite.

I really wish that fight was televised here.