Popular Post Greenbloodblitz Posted June 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2020 Live fights from Vegas tonight on ESPN! 7 to 11 pm...enjoy! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 ?? Haven’t seen a fight since Fury-Wilder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbloodblitz Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 so far two first-round knockouts! One more heavyweight fight and then Shakur Stevenson featherweight championship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuuFaaolaExperience Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I thought this was about Tyson vs Holyfield III. Let's ear it for the boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 best fight ever? Dave Shultz vs Tiger Williams in '79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 3 hours ago, The Crimson King said: best fight ever? Dave Shultz vs Tiger Williams in '79 Hearns Haggler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Vader said: Hearns Haggler Just off the top of my head McLellan vs Benn, Arguello vs Pryor, Corrales vs Castillo, Mancini vs Kim, Gatti vs Ward I were better fights. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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predator_05 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 90s boxing was something else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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#27TheDominator Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I saw this fight before I was 10 years old. Even then I thought the ref should be arrested. http://www.boxing.com/towering_and_glowering.html Tiger WIlliams has some great quotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJetsFan Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Gastineau Lives said: Just off the top of my head McLellan vs Benn, Arguello vs Pryor, Corrales vs Castillo, Mancini vs Kim, Gatti vs Ward I were better fights. You sir are a true boxing fan. Corrales vs Castillo was epic. I'll throw in Ali vs Frazier III (Manila) and Bobby Chacon vs Bazooka Limon IV (1982) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, CTJetsFan said: You sir are a true boxing fan. Corrales vs Castillo was epic. I'll throw in Ali vs Frazier III (Manila) and Bobby Chacon vs Bazooka Limon IV (1982) YES. I was going to talk about Bobby Chacon. His fight with Cornelius Boza Edwards was epic as well. So many great fights between the great Mexican fighters of that era, lots of those fights in the Inglewood Forum. Danny Little Red Lopez, Albert Davila, Alfonso Zamora, Carlos Zarate, Chacon. Edit: Of course I forgot the greatest of them all, Salvador Sanchez 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJetsFan Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I'm excited about what Shakur Stevenson can bring to boxing. So fast and accurate from just about every angle with good power and exceptional defensive ability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJetsFan Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Gastineau Lives said: Just off the top of my head McLellan vs Benn, Arguello vs Pryor, Corrales vs Castillo, Mancini vs Kim, Gatti vs Ward I were better fights. Most people know about the Mancini vs Kim fight because of the tragic outcome but don't realize what a great fight it was up until the end. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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#27TheDominator Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 44 minutes ago, CTJetsFan said: Most people know about the Mancini vs Kim fight because of the tragic outcome but don't realize what a great fight it was up until the end. That was the impetus for dropping from 15 rounds to 12. I remember watching it live on broadcast TV 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, CTJetsFan said: Most people know about the Mancini vs Kim fight because of the tragic outcome but don't realize what a great fight it was up until the end. I was watching the fight at my grandmother's house. I always felt guilty (I was eleven), because I thought for a second "kill this guy". Thoughtcrime is every Catholic boy's companion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, CTJetsFan said: Most people know about the Mancini vs Kim fight because of the tragic outcome but don't realize what a great fight it was up until the end. That fight was absolutely brutal . It was one of those fights I can remember exactly where I was and I remember it vividly. I was at my grandmothers house helping her with some stuff and we had the fight on a 13 inch black and white TV because we were working in the kitchen. She was a big boxing fan and we both stopped what we were doing to watch the fight I believe it was a Sunday afternoon. I'm not 100 % sure if the fight was live or taped but I'm pretty sure it was live. I think it was one of those wide world of sports broadcasts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 People still follow Boxing? Huh, who knew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, Warfish said: People still follow Boxing? Huh, who knew. Was a great sport back in the day. Very well promoted, boxers doubling as memorable characters with their exceptional ability and charisma, excellent TV production and announcing. Unequalled as a spectacle, you'd always look forward to a fight. UFC has pretty much replaced boxing now. All the stuff i mentioned above is what you're getting in UFC, and no longer seen in boxing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 27 minutes ago, Gastineau Lives said: I was watching the fight at my grandmother's house. I always felt guilty (I was eleven), because I thought for a second "kill this guy". Thoughtcrime is every Catholic boy's companion. 6 minutes ago, Smashmouth said: That fight was absolutely brutal . It was one of those fights I can remember exactly where I was and I remember it vividly. I was at my grandmothers house helping her with some stuff and we had the fight on a 13 inch black and white TV because we were working in the kitchen. She was a big boxing fan and we both stopped what we were doing to watch the fight I believe it was a Sunday afternoon. I'm not 100 % sure if the fight was live or taped but I'm pretty sure it was live. I think it was one of those wide world of sports broadcasts God, we are all old and we all watched it at our grandparents. My grandfather was a fighter. He fought at the old Garden twice. He loved America, but was rabidly pro Italian-American. I remember it being in the afternoon too, though I just read it was on CBS and a Saturday. Maybe they set it up early to get the Korean audience which is probably fairly substantial. I think it was in the parking lot of the casino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 28 minutes ago, #27TheDominator said: God, we are all old and we all watched it at our grandparents. My grandfather was a fighter. He fought at the old Garden twice. He loved America, but was rabidly pro Italian-American. I remember it being in the afternoon too, though I just read it was on CBS and a Saturday. Maybe they set it up early to get the Korean audience which is probably fairly substantial. I think it was in the parking lot of the casino. yeah I was thinking Saturday as well and I'm sure it was around 3pm or so. I can see us sitting there watching the fight very vividly. Funny I didn't see gastineau say his grandmas house funny how all 3 of us were in the same situation . 15th ave in Brooklyn let me guess you guys are from Brooklyn as well LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 42 minutes ago, Warfish said: People still follow Boxing? Huh, who knew. The heavyweight division is pretty stout these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJetsFan Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, #27TheDominator said: That was the impetus for dropping from 15 rounds to 12. I remember watching it live on broadcast TV It sure was. I did as well. I think it was a Saturday afternoon on CBS, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, Smashmouth said: yeah I was thinking Saturday as well and I'm sure it was around 3pm or so. I can see us sitting there watching the fight very vividly. Funny I didn't see gastineau say his grandmas house funny how all 3 of us were in the same situation . 15th ave in Brooklyn let me guess you guys are from Brooklyn as well LOL 16th Ave, but my grandparents had already sold the house to my parents and retired to Long Island. We were out there, so I assumed it was summer, but just read it was November. My parents are still there - both houses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, #27TheDominator said: God, we are all old and we all watched it at our grandparents. My grandfather was a fighter. He fought at the old Garden twice. He loved America, but was rabidly pro Italian-American. I remember it being in the afternoon too, though I just read it was on CBS and a Saturday. Maybe they set it up early to get the Korean audience which is probably fairly substantial. I think it was in the parking lot of the casino. Yes, it was CBS. Gil Clancy and Tim Ryan were the announcers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 57 minutes ago, #27TheDominator said: 16th Ave, but my grandparents had already sold the house to my parents and retired to Long Island. We were out there, so I assumed it was summer, but just read it was November. My parents are still there - both houses. wow I live in Texas now out in the country but Bensonhurst was a great place to grow up spent most of my time in the school yard playing just about every sport imaginable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJetsFan Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 ESPN back with more boxing tonight. Lopez vs Coria (featherweights) started off with a great 10 round brawl for a very close decision (Lopez) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losmeister Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Teo beats Loma..... who waited too long to get involved.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Made a tidy bit of money on Usyk beating Joshua. Never can be sure how the size/power advantage would play out but Usyk’s just such a better operator. That left hand was working all night and Joshua had no answer. Usyk was relentless and probably finishes him if the fight goes another minute, Joshua was on empty. AJ will always be dangerous but I can’t see him taking the rematch. Usyk is no Ruiz - He’s putting together a legitimately great resume. This has completely shaken up the division and while it’s a disgrace that Fury-Joshua didn’t happen when they were both on top there’s still plenty of great fights to he had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Irish Jet said: Made a tidy bit of money on Usyk beating Joshua. Never can be sure how the size/power advantage would play out but Usyk’s just such a better operator. That left hand was working all night and Joshua had no answer. Usyk was relentless and probably finishes him if the fight goes another minute, Joshua was on empty. AJ will always be dangerous but I can’t see him taking the rematch. Usyk is no Ruiz - He’s putting together a legitimately great resume. This has completely shaken up the division and while it’s a disgrace that Fury-Joshua didn’t happen when they were both on top there’s still plenty of great fights to he had. Same. Usyk is an all-time great and has been a P4P top 2-3 fighter in the world for years already, and Joshua had already been beaten by a smaller guy. Thought the fight was easy money and my wallet is happy I was right. Also made a nice little bundle on Volkanovski later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undertow Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 8 hours ago, Irish Jet said: Made a tidy bit of money on Usyk beating Joshua. Never can be sure how the size/power advantage would play out but Usyk’s just such a better operator. That left hand was working all night and Joshua had no answer. Usyk was relentless and probably finishes him if the fight goes another minute, Joshua was on empty. AJ will always be dangerous but I can’t see him taking the rematch. Usyk is no Ruiz - He’s putting together a legitimately great resume. This has completely shaken up the division and while it’s a disgrace that Fury-Joshua didn’t happen when they were both on top there’s still plenty of great fights to he had. Joshua has always been a bit overhyped as are most guys from the UK...I mean he has power and skills for a big man but he's extremely chiny. I have a lot more respect then you do for Ruiz I would like to see a third fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, undertow said: Joshua has always been a bit overhyped as are most guys from the UK...I mean he has power and skills for a big man but he's extremely chiny. I have a lot more respect then you do for Ruiz I would like to see a third fight. It’s not a knock on Ruiz to say he isn’t Usyk. Ruiz is a good fighter, Usyk is an all-time great. Joshua beat Ruiz in their rematch for reasons that won’t be there with Usyk. Just different levels between the two really. Legit case to be made for Usyk being the best in the world at this point. I’m not sure I’d give him that distinction but the argument is there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undertow Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 31 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said: It’s not a knock on Ruiz to say he isn’t Usyk. Ruiz is a good fighter, Usyk is an all-time great. Joshua beat Ruiz in their rematch for reasons that won’t be there with Usyk. Just different levels between the two really. Legit case to be made for Usyk being the best in the world at this point. I’m not sure I’d give him that distinction but the argument is there. Yeah Usyk is impressive. Ruiz only lost a few fights the Joshua rematch when he didn't seem to train and got fat and Joseph Parker which I actually thought he won. I think Ruiz vs Usyk would be a war they are similar height and Ruiz has the hand speed and power to make it a classic. Like I said I just think more of Ruiz I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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