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Tapology Talks Boxing
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09.08.2012 | 11:54 PM ET
I know this is an MMA website but I bet that there are some Boxing Fans out there.
I just love the sport of fighting in general and I have been raised by boxing.
So in this Thread we can discuss the "Sweet Science"
such as
Past Fights
Upcoming Events
Favorite Fighters
and Historical Figures in the Sport
Because like MMA in the US, Boxing started out illegal. But where it took MMA less than 25 years to gain the General populations approval, It took boxing over 100 years.
Discuss and have fun.
"Don't argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Bark Twain
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09.09.2012 | 3:01 PM ET
This weekend was actually pretty heavy on big name boxing action:
Vitali Klitschko dominated the previously undefeated Manuel Charr to a 4th round TKO. This was Vitali's 9th consecutive WBC Heavyweight title defense and pushed his record to 45-2.
Lucas Matthysse recorded his 4th straight stoppage after his split decision loss to Devon Alexander. With the victory Matthysse won the interim WBC Light Welterweight title.
Ward dominated Dawson from the 3rd round on. The first 2 rounds were competitive, but after that it looked like Dawson just didn't know what to do. Actually this was one of the more exciting fights I've seen either in. Anyway, Andre Ward moved to 26-0 (14 KOs) as a pro and has effectively left very few people as legitimate contenders. Likely matchups include rematches with Mikkel Kessler and Carl Froch.
"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America
09.09.2012 | 3:11 PM ET
"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America
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- MadMikeXD
09.09.2012 | 3:19 PM ET
09.09.2012 | 3:23 PM ET
Valero had 27 fights, 27 wins, 27 KOs in his career. Crazy.
Williams was 41-2 in his career. Hopefully he walks again.
"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America
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- MadMikeXD
09.09.2012 | 3:27 PM ET
09.09.2012 | 3:37 PM ET
On a brighter note, if you're looking for boxers that are exciting and still active I like to watch Miguel Cotto and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. Some others would be Victor Ortiz and Nonito Donaire.
* Edited at 09.09.2012, 3:38 PM ET *
"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America
09.09.2012 | 4:14 PM ET
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
09.09.2012 | 4:22 PM ET
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
09.09.2012 | 4:28 PM ET
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
09.09.2012 | 6:13 PM ET
Roy Jones Jr greatest knockouts.
so to avoid copyright for this thing these people dubbed the commentary and added some effects. but what eves RJJ is still the bomb. but please retire
"Don't argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Bark Twain
09.09.2012 | 6:56 PM ET
The thing with RJJ was that, in his prime, he had superior speed, reflexes, strength, longer reach when he was at his best, and a solid chin. Now, he's fighting at too heavy of a weight class, his speed and reflexes are both gone, his chin is slowly leaving him, and his strength has dissipated as evidenced by the fact that when he does win, it's by decision. He was never a very skilled boxer, but he nobody could touch him because his physical attributes were just so superior to everybody else.
"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America
09.09.2012 | 7:00 PM ET
the reason why is because after going up to 207 of solid muscle he cut to 175 to fight Tarver.
and because of that, his body basically lost all control. speed left and so did reaction time.
"Don't argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Bark Twain
09.09.2012 | 7:54 PM ET
Check this fight out, it's one of my favorites.
Michael Carbajal vs Humberto Gonzalez I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq_dJQTYk1U part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xveWkMnX3g part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw-M3H9iG-I part 3
trust me, this is a must watch fight if you're in to Boxing.
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
09.09.2012 | 8:30 PM ET
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
09.10.2012 | 2:14 PM ET
The other big fight upcoming (both Saturday night, but sadly on separate PPVs) is Sergio Martinez (49-2-2) vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-0-1 1NC). I'm pretty sure Martinez is going to JCC. Martinez's left hand is filled with dynamite and I don't think Chavez is going to be able to take it. I'm thinking Martinez gets the KO some time in the first 6 rounds. Who are you guys picking?
Is anyone else annoyed by the fact that both of these fights are gonna be on at the same time? I kinda wanted to watch both of them.
"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America
09.10.2012 | 2:41 PM ET
Canelo and Martinez are two of my favorite boxers right now. More of a fan of Canelo but i'm living in Argentina so i'll probably watch Martinez/Chavez Jr. at a bar or something. Both should win but good fights though.
* Edited at 09.10.2012, 3:07 PM ET *
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