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Heebie Jeebies
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Monroe did well to see that round through
Ether_Snake
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Good come back from Monroe. Golovkin seemed a bit gassed out.
illmatic22
Banned
haha Eddie Murphy, all inconspicuous and shit
Golovkinsd defense really is his offense it seems
Seriously that was not a great round by GGG
Golovkinsd defense really is his offense it seems
Seriously that was not a great round by GGG
Ether_Snake
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Monroe had the third and fourth.
Heebie Jeebies
Banned
Ballsy tactics for Monroe with some success.
illmatic22
Banned
wow Golovkin can be had in close quarters it appears
Grover Cleveland
Member
Monroe is showing a lot of heart right now. He could have stayed down after taking those hits during GGG's flurry in round 2 but he weathered it.
Now he's clearly got the more energy of the two fighters. It has to be discouraging to see all of these shots he's landed to the dome in the past two rounds leave GGG completely unfazed tho.
Now he's clearly got the more energy of the two fighters. It has to be discouraging to see all of these shots he's landed to the dome in the past two rounds leave GGG completely unfazed tho.
Ether_Snake
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I give Monroe the fifth round too, but it was more even. I'm not sure TBH.
edit: Yep, done. It looked inevitable that even if Monroe could win rounds, he wouldn't last.
edit: Yep, done. It looked inevitable that even if Monroe could win rounds, he wouldn't last.
illmatic22
Banned
Monroe is a smart dude to know when to call it quits
Grover Cleveland
Member
Monroe started seeing the light and bailed out before GGG put him to sleep for good.
MagicWithEarvin
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Good effort by Monroe, but GGG is damn good
Ether_Snake
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That's the thing, GGG didn't look hurt, just a bit tired, while Monroe was hurt, increasingly so, but still going. It was bound to happen. Good job though.
Even after all those punches in the face GGG is still dsmn good looking.
Grover Cleveland
Member
Kellerman trolling the fans looking for him to ask GGG about a Mayweather fight.
illmatic22
Banned
Too big for Floyd, Canelo or Cotto are the realistic possibilities
Grover Cleveland
Member
Yeah but casuals don't want to heat that.
We're in the "Who's the next guy who can knock Floyd the fuck out" part of the hype cycle
Ninja Scooter
Member
Good show by GGG. A fight with Canelo needs to happen but I think Canelo's people are going to push more for the sure thing money wise with Cotto in the fall. Hopefully Canelo/GGG happens soon though. Shit would be fireworks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nTiT4tNRXc
He has a bunch of fights on Youtube, I've watched every one I could find, he's really spectacular.
BadAss2961
Member
Just saw the fight. GGG looked pretty beatable there. Took some stupid shots to the head and was breathing heavy after 3 rounds.
GGG vs. Canelo is the best fight in boxing on paper. Those two could ignite an inferno in the ring.
I'm not completely buying what Gennady said about "wanting it to happen" when he was eating leather. I do believe he let Monroe back in the fight but some defensive cracks were exposed a little bit.
I'm not completely buying what Gennady said about "wanting it to happen" when he was eating leather. I do believe he let Monroe back in the fight but some defensive cracks were exposed a little bit.
IrishNinja
Member
haha yeah, RIP
god, i'd kill to see this fight happen, even if i don't know who i'd bet on
Yup. Was just talking to someone earlier after the GGG vs. Monroe fight was over that GGG vs. Canelo is pretty much THE fight of boxing right now, although I REALLY want GGG to fight David Lemieux before that, preferably this year.
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They were saying he might be the best after Floyd and Klitchsko. I'll have to see him fight some big name, but he does look like the smartest boxer out there with Floyd.
edit: Lee Wylie put a technical analysis of the match, awesome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wabHUx9f-0U
illmatic22
Banned
Ayyyy welcome back, Boxing is dead, but there's still been some action happening.
Sadly, Friday Night Fights will see it's end this Friday with the conclusion of the boxcino tournaments
Yep, very impresive for a "dead" sport lol.
_illmatic_
Member
Back like good crack. MaPac seemed to have clapped a few of us. Canelo Kirkland was a dope fight to be at. The venue went crazy after the third round KO.
GGG Monroe was good. I do see people having success fighting on the inside, but GGG said in the post interview he let the boxer come back into the fight for a better show.
GGG Monroe was good. I do see people having success fighting on the inside, but GGG said in the post interview he let the boxer come back into the fight for a better show.
Boxing is a zombie sport, apparently. They've been calling it dead for so long now.
Avon Barksdale
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It's like the Undertaker, it dies and then it comes right back to life.
Good to be back, glad to see Boxing is still dead too lol.
Wax Free Vanilla
Member
Froch vs Golovkin at Wembley Stadium?
CopperPuppy
Member
Just saw this this morning. Pretty damn excited. If Froch is serious, the fight will happen. Though he seems to be on his way out of the sport at the moment, he would be the highest-caliber opponent GGG has faced by a mile.
For that matter, I much prefer to see GGG fight at 168. I really don't think any middleweight or junior middleweight is going to challenge him, and none of the marquee fighters at those weights are eager to do so. At super middleweight, on the other hand, Gennady is (relatively) small and the opposition is more durable. As a result, the guys at that weight just aren't as threatened by him. A win over Froch would open up that division to him considerably, which would give him a chance to seize the legacy he clearly wants.
Since he is a natural middleweight, his desire to unify that division is understandable and, frankly, just makes sense. Unfortunately, he punches too hard for those guys.
Super intriguing. I would for sure buy that on PPV.
Yes please.
ESPN3 will air Povetkin vs. Perez this Friday (12:30 p.m. ET). Should be a really good heavyweight bout. If you get the channel, you should totally check it out.
I know I always say that, but given how good Povetkin's fight with Takam was, this could be one of the best heavyweight fights in a while. Probably. Maybe. Potentially.
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By the way, the winner apparently earns a title shot against Wilder.
I know I always say that, but given how good Povetkin's fight with Takam was, this could be one of the best heavyweight fights in a while. Probably. Maybe. Potentially.
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By the way, the winner apparently earns a title shot against Wilder.
Ninja Scooter
Member
GGG/Froch would be so good, especially if they can do it this fall along with Canelo/Cotto, setting up a (if they both win) Canelo/GGG super fight next cinco de mayo.
Okay, fair enough, it wasn't exactly a good heavyweight fight, but you gotta admit that it was entertaining the two minutes (might've been a bit less) it lasted. Can't wait for Wilder-Povetkin. Never thought Perez would get destroyed like that. Fantastic knockout.
Wilder-Povetkin is a fight with potential. That's something you can sell to audiences: USA vs. Russia.
Wilder-Povetkin is a fight with potential. That's something you can sell to audiences: USA vs. Russia.
IrishNinja
Member
i like everything about this plan
illmatic22
Banned
John Thompson IV wins the Boxcino Middleweight tournament. Came in the tournament as an alternate too.
And Andrey Fedesov ko's Dennis to win the Heavyweight tournament. So long FNF!
And Andrey Fedesov ko's Dennis to win the Heavyweight tournament. So long FNF!
Gareth Bale
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Froch said he'd fight GGG at Super Middleweight if he decides to fight again, but he's not made a decision yet.
edit: ^^ what he said!
edit: ^^ what he said!