Dignitas is probably easier, Oscar.
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- Thread starter cthoaa
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Dignitas is probably easier, Oscar.
Oscar de la Hoya considering making a comeback and fighting Golovkin... you can't make this stuff up.
Who wouldn't want to see that?
CopperPuppy
Member
Who wouldn't want to see that?
With all of the potential matchups for GGG out there, it's hard for me to imagine anyone who would want to see that.
Everyone wants to see how capable GGG is against current top-tier opponents. A fight with De La Hoya would be a complete fucking waste.
Also, to clarify on this, I don't think Oscar was actually telegraphing a return to the ring. His comment seems to be in response to questions about Shane Mosley and RJJ calling him out. To me, his comment reads more like, "If I ever came out of retirement, I would fight Golovkin, not Mosley or RJJ." Given the number of articles I'm seeing, the lack of context seems to be spinning out of control.
With all of the potential matchups for GGG out there, it's hard for me to imagine anyone who would want to see that.
Everyone wants to see how capable GGG is against current top-tier opponents. A fight with De La Hoya would be a complete fucking waste.
Also, to clarify on this, I don't think Oscar was actually telegraphing a return to the ring. His comment seems to be in response to questions about Shane Mosley and RJJ calling him out. To me, his comment reads more like, "If I ever came out of retirement, I would fight Golovkin, not Mosley or RJJ." Given the number of articles I'm seeing, the lack of context seems to be spinning out of control.
We all want GGG to fight top-tier opponents, but even more than that I'd pay to see De La Hoya get wrecked by GGG. Of course he's not actually going to come out of retirement at 42 to fight Golovkin. He's not an idiot. Not going to happen. His prime is long gone and as early as 2004 he looked very beatable. I don't doubt 2004 De La Hoya would get knocked out by GGG, 2015 De La Hoya would get crushed.
Then again, I'm fool enough to still follow the heavyweight division. My opinion doesn't really count.
Got a couple of suite tickets for the Cotto fight tomorrow from my friend. Free food and a nice view. Cotto is one of the few boxers I actually followed on a regular basis so I'm pretty excited. As a casual fan, are there any other fights I should be looking out for?
Adrien Broner vs Shawn Porter
Also HIGHLY recommend youtubing the full match Canelo Alvarez vs James Kirkland.
illmatic22
Banned
PBC in a bit with Robert Guerrero fighting Aron Martinez. Then Cotto vs Geale tonight. Feels lke forever since Cotto pounded Sergio.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Am I reading this right, did this dude just win a fight by landing 19 total punches over 3 rounds?
illmatic22
Banned
97-92? blegh
Geale reported to be 182lbs (clothed) on fight night.
LOL he's a light heavy tonight, hope Cotto goes out like Chavez Jr.
Ether_Snake
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What happened to Steve Bunce's nose?
Syphon Filter
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If cotto wins tonight, who do you guys prefer he fights between canelo and ggg?
If cotto wins tonight, who do you guys prefer he fights between canelo and ggg?
Golovkin and it's not even close. The sooner Golovkin unifies the belts, the sooner fighters like Alvarez will have to fight him.
Cotto vs GGG never happens, though. Cotto won't take it.
x Power Pad Death Stomp x
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Sooooo, did Geale just not train on how to avoid a left hook or what?
Sooooo, did Geale just not train on how to avoid a left hook or what?
He looks terrible
Ninja Scooter
Member
Sooooo, did Geale just not train on how to avoid a left hook or what?
like Kirkland with Canelo, this is a handpicked matchup made to make Cotto look good in anticipation of a bigger payday in the fall.
Secret_asian_man
Member
Damn, what a knockdown
Ninja Scooter
Member
Miguel did what he needed to do.
Cotto/Canelo at Cowboy Stadium next pls.
Cotto/Canelo at Cowboy Stadium next pls.
Grover Cleveland
Member
Jesus that knockdown.
Almost knocked ol boy out the ring
Almost knocked ol boy out the ring
Ether_Snake
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Guy just let himself fall at the end. He had enough.
edit: Cotto gave him a good head butt too.
edit: Cotto gave him a good head butt too.
illmatic22
Banned
Man its amazing to watch someone of Cotto's stature thrash bigger opponents like he does. Future HOFer absolutely
I can only imagine what he would have been with Roach in his corner sooner
I can only imagine what he would have been with Roach in his corner sooner
illmatic22
Banned
Worst kept secret ever. Canelo vs Cotto, Boxing getting the superfight it deserves.
Worst kept secret ever. Canelo vs Cotto, Boxing getting the superfight it deserves.
Winner fights GGG.
What a time to be alive.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Can I just say that I love the way Roy Jones Jr. says Miguel Cotto's name?
Syphon Filter
Member
cotto looked nice. looking forward to canelo vs cotto hopefully! seems like they want him first before ggg. next sat fights will be awesome.
Ether_Snake
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Cotto looked good, always does, but really there wasn't much in front of him tonight.
I'd really love to be at the Cotto Canelo fight.
I'd really love to be at the Cotto Canelo fight.
Ninja Scooter
Member
There's so much boxing on lately, I love it!
Pretty good for something that died last month.
Pretty good for something that died last month.
This is basically a zombie sport right now. Refusing to stay down after death.
TJ Verboten
Member
Cotto looked impressive tonight, tailor made opponent perhaps but still Geale was north of 180 on fight night and Cotto's power looked impressive.
Had Cotto looked middling, I think Canelo would've been a decided favorite.
Canelo still probably a slight favorite but Cotto renewed hope that he's got enough left in the tank to put on a high level fight.
I still think his best bet is to try and outbox Canelo, don't get into a war.
Should be fun, just cross my fingers that no injuries occur to stymie it.
Had Cotto looked middling, I think Canelo would've been a decided favorite.
Canelo still probably a slight favorite but Cotto renewed hope that he's got enough left in the tank to put on a high level fight.
I still think his best bet is to try and outbox Canelo, don't get into a war.
Should be fun, just cross my fingers that no injuries occur to stymie it.
I think Cotto's clever timing is his big advantage over both Canelo and GGG.
The middleweight divisions is where it's at right now.
Nice!
The middleweight divisions is where it's at right now.
Nice!
Ether_Snake
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I think Cotto has to fight Canelo like Floyd did, but can he? I think Canelo will go hard, might knock out Cotto, unless he goes in with reduced confidence.
Avon Barksdale
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Danny Garcia vs. Paulie Malignaggi on ESPN, August 1st.
Good fight. It makes a lot of sense for both fighters.Danny Garcia vs. Paulie Malignaggi on ESPN, August 1st.
perineumlick
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I see Cotto possibly stopping Canelo late. I think his timing, his jab, and his experience will be too much down the stretch. We know Cotto can hurt bigger men, and I think he can get to Canelo early and often.