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Post by Busby Boy on May 19, 2009 20:40:11 GMT
Due to there being a lot more activity in the General Sport section about Boxing, it's time it got it's own thread.
So, let's kick it off.
Who is you're favourite boxer (present)? - 'The Pretty Boy' Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Who is you're favourite boxer (all time)? - Iron Mike Tyson, closely followed by The Pretty Boy and Eric 'El Terrible' Morales.
What fight was you're favourite of all time? - Eric Morales v Marco Antonio Barrera, the first one.
What fight are you most excited about? - I would say Floyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao but he has to over come Juan Manuel Marquez first, so that one.
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tel
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Post by tel on May 20, 2009 8:13:45 GMT
Who is you're favourite boxer (present)? - floyd is the best but i cant help feeling he is a bit of an arsehole, i cant really pick just one, Pacquiao and cotto are the most exciting at the minute for me
Who is you're favourite boxer (all time)? sugar ray leonard , the greatest of all time, loved watching tyson aswell
What fight was you're favourite of all time? far too many, Castillo-corrales,(1st)- brodie--In-Jin Chi
Alex arthur-Michael Gomez, i could go on all day
What fight are you most excited about? Pacquiao- floyd is the one everybody wants, if it ever happens is a different matter, looking forward to cottos next fight, think he is a cracking fighter
keep an eye out for Juan Manuel Lopez.,he's an awesome talent
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Post by Coogie on May 20, 2009 8:34:39 GMT
Who is you're favourite boxer (present)? Miguel Cotto, fan of David Haye and the Pacman
Who is you're favourite boxer (all time)? The Sugar Man Leonard, Tyson, Calzaghe
What fight was you're favourite of all time? Benn - Eubank, Ali- Frazier, Calzaghe - Lacy, all fights I have enjoyed but the best fight I have seen without doubt, even though it was only 3 rounds was Tommy Hearns - Marvin Hagler, beast of a fight
What fight are you most excited about? Haye - Klitchzko, Cotto - Clottey and the winner of PBF/JMM vs Pacman (Just a point on this, I was reading in a local paper yesterday that Bob Arum is pushing for a Cotto/Pacman fight in November, if Cotto beats Clottey, so don't be suprised if this match is made before a PBF vs Pacman fight, thus you could have one more PBF fight before a Pacman fight, possibly a Mosley fight, Hatton rematch??
Like tel, I would like to plug a fighter, Matt Korobov - hes awesome
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Post by Coogie on May 20, 2009 20:21:01 GMT
www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=20001seems there really going for the Pacman/Cotto showdown! If you read that link they want Cotto to drop to 142 lbs (I think), which takes away his advantage over the Pacman. It would be wise to get a catchweight of 145lbs for the fight! The Pacs camp cannot for one minute expect Cotto to drain that much weight!
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Post by Busby Boy on May 20, 2009 20:32:36 GMT
I'd hate that fight to go ahead, especially if Mayweather wins, which I think he will, as it'll only delay the Pretty Boy/Pac Man fight.
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Post by Busby Boy on May 20, 2009 20:39:09 GMT
And apparently, on the under card of Mayweather/Marquez we'll see Zab Judah fight, possibly against Matthew Hatton. Although the opponent hasn't been confirmed, it's likely he'll (Judah) will fight.
Could be a great under card.
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Post by Coogie on May 22, 2009 20:37:13 GMT
I didnt think Matt Hatton was 28! Granted hes always been in Rickys shadow, I would av thought he woulda made a breakthrough by now!
If anybodys interested Cotto vs Clottey is on setanta and PBF vs JMM is on Sky Sports! Think ill be getting the setanta subscription in have to see this Haye Kltichzko fight too!
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Post by Coogie on May 23, 2009 19:42:02 GMT
Watching the boxing atm on ITV4. First time i've seen this lad Tyson Fury. This guys impressive, 20 Years Old, 6'9 with fantastic hand speed! Def one for the future!
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Post by mightyez on May 24, 2009 9:21:00 GMT
Who is you're favourite boxer (present)? pretty boy floyd money mayweather
Who is you're favourite boxer (all time)? hagler, pretty boy, iron mike
What fight was you're favourite of all time? has to be mayweather vs gatti
What fight are you most excited about? mayweather vs marquez and whoever he fights next also must see the cotto clottey fight.
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Post by mightyez on May 24, 2009 9:25:36 GMT
the thing with floyd is he backs up the trash talk and love him or hate him there is no denying he is a boxing picasso he is the creme de la creme.
i love his fights, the last two rounds with chavez was just pure skill and defense, the man can raise his game, i truly wish he has two fighjts this year and then maybe one or 2 next year then calls it a day.
obviously i hope he wins the all.
the candidtates have to be marquez, pacquiao, cotto and sugar shane, the first two he may knockout the latter 2 i feel he will win by ud
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Post by Coogie on May 24, 2009 11:48:31 GMT
You will not see a PBF Cotto fight. I think PBF is an excellent excellent fighter, but he has a tendency to avoid fighters who are in their prime at 147lbs, and Cotto is one thats been getting dodged for a while. If there is going to be a fight anytime soon from the fighters mentioned above it will be Pacquiao at a catchweight or Mosley at 147lbs (and mosley even though still an excellent fighter is getting on, those be outclassed margarito).
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Post by Busby Boy on May 25, 2009 16:23:51 GMT
No way will Floyd have four more fights, if anything Pacquiao will be his last fight. Especially if he wins both fights, he'll go out, Pacquiao and Mayweather are the two boxers at the top of the game right now and I think the winner will retire, what more can they prove?
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Post by Coogie on May 25, 2009 17:13:11 GMT
For me I think PBF has alot to prove. One thing is why did he choose to fight a fighter whose natural weight is 135lbs for a comeback match, surely a Cotto fight would be more realistic in that it would generate more money than a JMM bout and its at PBFs natuaral weight 147lbs or go with Mosley, Williams. Boxing is all about politics, the smartest fighters make it and stay at the top, fighters are chosen based on what advantage they would have over them. Look at Paul Williams one of the best-pound for pund fighters in the world, Southpaw with a reach of 82, yet one fo the most avoided fighters in the world, no one wants to fight him. Hes a freak. No one will give him a shot at a title. He fucked margarito up who fucked Cotto up (my belief that the paris casts were used). Why doesnt PBF go after him?
PBF is one of the best of all time, but he has stayed this way by avoiding fighters at his natural weight.
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Post by Busby Boy on May 25, 2009 17:56:00 GMT
My point was Floyd wouldn't have anything left to prove once and if he fights and beats both Marquez and Pacman. (In regard to the point about four more fights).
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Post by Coogie on May 25, 2009 18:35:08 GMT
understand mate, but imo he should take on one of the welterweights before he calls it a day for good. none of this catchweight bollocks
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