Boxing Off-Topic

[JayBee74]

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I'm really tempted to get the GGG-Alvarez 3 fight.
But I fear the end will not be good for GGG and I don't know if I can stomach to watch it.
At 168, I think GGG has a much greater chance of being KO'd.
If it goes to the cards, well, we know he won't have a chance in hell of getting that.
Bivol completely outclassed him for 12 rounds and the scores made it look like it was a close, competitive fight when it was anything but.

When I picture GGG/Canelo in those two fights it's like two padded bumper cars slamming into each other. There was some infighting, but no hurting; Not a terrible two-fight set, but more like Hagler-Duran and nothing like Hearns-Leonard. I'll pass on number three.

[edaddy]

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I don't think AJ is a scrub, but Ruiz could have won that rematch if he wasn't in such terrible shape. Haven't said that it was somewhat impressive that he prevailed in that fight given his change in tactics and conditioning. I actually want to see this one and will absorb a PPV price if necessary.

I agree my man an when ruiz actually pushed the fight he had AJ frozen and defensive!! I have lost all faith in AJ and this fight with fury id purely a end of career big money grab !! no way he should fight fury after two losses and essentially fighting a motivated fury!!fury is smart he beats AJ thrn leaves the game so no one can ever say but he never fought AJ!! I think Wilder has lost too much weight and something is a little off with him now!! Helenius will not be a easy fight because thry know each other but he better be worried about ruiz particularly his speed!!

[edaddy]

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When I picture GGG/Canelo in those two fights it's like two padded bumper cars slamming into each other. There was some infighting, but no hurting; Not a terrible two-fight set, but more like Hagler-Duran and nothing like Hearns-Leonard. I'll pass on number three.

Another fight I will pass on GGG is beyond faded and his last twi fight's have been awful!! saving my loot for the spence crawford dream fight thats actuslly ppv worthy !!

[Money99]

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I agree my man an when ruiz actually pushed the fight he had AJ frozen and defensive!! I have lost all faith in AJ and this fight with fury id purely a end of career big money grab !! no way he should fight fury after two losses and essentially fighting a motivated fury!!fury is smart he beats AJ thrn leaves the game so no one can ever say but he never fought AJ!! I think Wilder has lost too much weight and something is a little off with him now!! Helenius will not be a easy fight because thry know each other but he better be worried about ruiz particularly his speed!!

I think the 2nd fight with Fury messed him up mentally; as in, possible brain damage.
We've seen that happen to other fighters after engaging in wars.
Kelly Pavlik and Jermain Taylor come to mind. Neither was the same and I know Kelly had some mental health issues following those fights.
Ike Ibeabuchi as well.

I'm a big fan of Wilders both in and out of the ring. His story is inspiring and his fights are always entertaining.
I hope he can fix whatever's ailing him and he's able to enjoy a long and fruitful life. He's earned it.

[steelcityjames]

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Another dud of a fight on Pay-Per-View. Glad I didn't pay for it. Time for GGG to hang it up and also time for services like DAZN to stop charging extra to watch an old, washed up fighter... But they won't.

[edaddy]

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Another dud of a fight on Pay-Per-View. Glad I didn't pay for it. Time for GGG to hang it up and also time for services like DAZN to stop charging extra to watch an old, washed up fighter... But they won't.

Thats about the best we going to get out of those two now!! GGG has faded and has to conserve his energy enough to the point he cant mount a offense and his movement speed and reflexes are gone. Canelo is on the declines well he cant sustain bursts anymore.. he just fought the perfect opponent!! canelo needs to stay far away from benavides at this point and fight charlo for big money on may 5 th then ride out on top !! Little declines are now becoming big for canelo

[JayBee74]

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Ho-hum Shakur Stevenson fight. He missed the weight and forfeited his 130 titles and is now officially a lightweight calling out Haney & Lomachenko. Add Tank Davis, Ryan Garcia and some good up and comers and this is a heck of 135 pound division. Not sure if it's a favorable place for Shakur to land but we will see.

On Max On Boxing Andre Ward very subtly said Canelo was ducking Benavidez. newsflash

[steelcityjames]

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Ho-hum Shakur Stevenson fight. He missed the weight and forfeited his 130 titles and is now officially a lightweight calling out Haney & Lomachenko. Add Tank Davis, Ryan Garcia and some good up and comers and this is a heck of 135 pound division. Not sure if it's a favorable place for Shakur to land but we will see.



On Max On Boxing Andre Ward very subtly said Canelo was ducking Benavidez. newsflash

I'm not as high on Shakur as most people. His defense is solid but I don't know if he has enough power to beat the elites at 135. I haven't had a chance to see many of his fights, but I wasn't very impressed with him Friday night. A 25 year old not being able to make weight could be a bit of a concern as well...

[Money99]

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Mayweather's bodyguard was KO'd by a guy 45 lbs lighter than him.
While the jokes are endless about this, in reality an amateur boxer should get owned by a pro regardless of weight.
And on the street, I'm sure this bodyguard is using his size and strength, along with tactics outside of the Marcus of Queensbury rules to subdue a potential threat to his employer.
Still kind of funny though, lol

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[edaddy]

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Mayweather's bodyguard was KO'd by a guy 45 lbs lighter than him.
While the jokes are endless about this, in reality an amateur boxer should get owned by a pro regardless of weight.
And on the street, I'm sure this bodyguard is using his size and strength, along with tactics outside of the Marcus of Queensbury rules to subdue a potential threat to his employer.
Still kind of funny though, lol

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Lol Im almost certain that his bodyguard is his bodyguard because of his size with the notion that no one wil try him because if his size!! in reality Ive seen bodyguards bigger than him get folded ir simply just get punked by people not intimidated by size!! The bodyguards who with normal size and a screw face are the ones you should watch out for!! I guarantee floyd has real hitters along with the big bodyguards who only intimidate with size!!

[edaddy]

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I cant believe Spence and Crawford are now fighting over a little clause in the contract and won't fight nov 19!! both are full of it and im afraid the longer this goes on the more diminished the fight will be!! cmon boxing this yaar has been ridiculous to the point we now calling Wilder vs Helenius. pppv fight

[Money99]

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Lol Im almost certain that his bodyguard is his bodyguard because of his size with the notion that no one wil try him because if his size!! in reality Ive seen bodyguards bigger than him get folded ir simply just get punked by people not intimidated by size!! The bodyguards who with normal size and a screw face are the ones you should watch out for!! I guarantee floyd has real hitters along with the big bodyguards who only intimidate with size!!

LOL, very true.
This is off-topic, but a buddy of mine who boxed, did MMA and had tonnes of street fights, became a trainer. One of the side-hustles he had was training bouncers for the local strip clubs.
He told me a story about one guy who came in for help. He described him as a very large man who looked to be carved from marble. About 6'4", 240+ and not an ounce of body fat on him. Just massive and strong.
So he had him put on the mitts, get in the ring for them to move around a little. Just some light sparring.
He said within 5s he could tell this guy had absolutely no clue how to fight.
He told the bouncer he had 12-year-olds in that gym who could kick his arse.
The guy responded "I KNOW! That's why I need your help!"
He said he always got out of any jams from his sheer size. Nobody would mess with him.
But he knew one day he wouldn't be so lucky. Some guy would not be intimidated and he'd be exposed.

And this trainer/buddy of mine was someone like that. Probably around 5'11" and 190 lbs.
Great shape but there was nothing overly physically imposing about him. Without knowing him, you would never know this man was a threat.
He would sign up for tough man contests in Michigan, Ohio, PA, anywhere near home. He loved fighting.

His background is pretty wild too. Grew up in a tough section of The Soo and went to a tough high school.
To try to mitigate the volume of fights, the principal had a 'program' where anyone who scuffled had their names written on a list. Twice a year, they would have an assembly with a makeshift ring in the gym. All those who had scuffled would be called down to fight with headgear and boxing gloves.
During highschool, he said he was just starting to learn boxing. He was probably 5'8" and 140lbs soaking wet.
He said when he'd get in street fights, he'd start out ok, but if anyone grabbed him, he was sunk. He just didn't have the size and strength then to counter any grappling.
But in a ring, he knew he had the upper hand.
So what he'd do is, any kid who roughed him up outside of school, he'd start something IN school so they'd have to fight during one of those assembly boxing matches where he'd know he'd take them to task.

[JayBee74]

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Why Haney-Kambosos 2?

Haney clearly won the first fight and his victory was pretty boring.

[steelcityjames]

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Why Haney-Kambosos 2?



Haney clearly won the first fight and his victory was pretty boring.

Rematch clause, I believe. This is a terrible style matchup. I see it being an exact replica of the first fight, but of course I'll watch anyway just in case it isn't lol

[JayBee74]

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I will never watch another Kambosos fight including a rematch withT-Lopez.