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Since nobody posts in the boxing thread, thought I'd just make this thread for anyone interested to discuss.
 
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The salt in here is delicious. Hilarious seeing people try to discredit Mayweather because they don't like him, he absolutely outclassed Pacman from round one to round twelve. A little disappointing it was such a one-sided fight. The disbelief on the interviewers face when 'Humble' Pacquiao said he thought he won the fight said it all really. Mayweather goes down as one of the best ever now, he's beaten and faced pretty much everyone he could have in his career, and has only had a few difficult fights in those 48 wins. This wasn't one of them.
 
#4,162 ·
Mayweather hardly outclassed him from rounds 1 to 12. He fought a smart fight, deserved his victory but it was far, far closer than the ridiculous 118-110 score one judge had. Mayweather landed more punches but Pacquiao was the only one throwing anything that hurt.

That interviewer was a complete cunt btw.
 
#4,122 ·
The worst possible match that could have happened.

Boxing is dead.....And the messiah is Floyd "Bitch" Mayweather.

"He didn't do anything", truer words have never been spoken. The entire broadcast spouting propaganda and sucking off Floyd was absolutely disgusting, in all my years watching this once proud sport.

So many people saw exactly what boxing has become, a sport where the undisputed champion can run, duck, and back away the entire fight, only to win.

RIP, and Fuck Floyd Mayweather. REAL BOXING FANS KNOW WHO WON, and it wasn't that piece of shit.
 
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15 minutes after news of his passing broke, I got on social media and there was already 1 million posts about the tragedy! Being 74 years old and yet still remembered and praised by so many including the new generation just warmed my heart.

Despite his controversial decision to refuse to be drafted by the Army for his religious beliefs, the Olympic gold medalist still had the respect of the people.


You think of Ali (hailing from Louisville, Kentucky) and how he changed the sport of boxing with his agility and way with words whether it was cutting a promo for an upcoming fight or just talking trash. I mean who could forget some of his famous quotes?

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, his hands can't hit what his eyes can't see.
He might be great, but he'll fall in 8.
The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.
Don't count the days. Make the days count.
Impossible is nothing.
I wish people would love everybody else the way they love me. It would be a better world.
It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am.
His fights against Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman are legendary. He also fought Antonio Inoki and even had a comic book fight against Superman!

He was an inspiration to so many people even after he was forced to retire. "Superstar" Billy Graham used his rhyming style for his interviews. Sylvester Stallone based Apollo Creed off him. The Rock used his elements and monikers after getting his blessing. And he helped make Wrestlemania the biggest sports entertainment event with his appearance at the first one. He lived life to the fullest even as his health declined over the years.

















After 61 fights in a 20 year career, he was what he said he was. THE Greatest!



R.I.P.

- Vic
 
#3,978 ·
I am still leaning towards a mid to late TKO by Pac. I feel like Floyd has declined enough to where he'll be overwhelmed by Pacquiao's speed and volume of punches.

It is Floyd though, so there's every possibility that he defies father time and dominates Manny in a unanimous decision.

I don't really care who wins, I just want the fight not to be a stinker.
 
#4,099 ·
:fuckthis
 
#4,152 ·
I didn't watch the fight. I read the accounts and talked to my brother who did see it, and I'm wondering why people are surprised? I assumed this would go the distance and that Mayweather would out point him. I wasn't about to spend my money on something that seemed like an inevitable result, and I'm glad I didn't. Mayweather does what he needs to win, but it's a victory of a thousand cuts, not some short fight with heavy lumber being thrown.
 
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Guys & Gals, check out this excellent Grantland article on Golovkin.

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/boxing-gennady-golovkin-ggg-david-lemieux-middleweight-championship-hbo-pay-per-view-mayweather-pacquiao/

Here's a snippet about a sparring session that will whet your appetite..

Canelo was a 20-year-old rising star and Golovkin a name whispered in the darkest corners of #boxinghead freakdom when veteran boxing writer Doug Fischer got the call from Golovkin’s trainer, Abel Sanchez, inviting him to watch a sparring session. Fischer had heard about “Abel’s Russian guy,” who had supposedly manhandled Alfredo Angulo and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the gym. The invite came in May 2011. “Doug, do you want to come up and watch Golovkin spar?” he recalled Sanchez asking.

Who’s he going to be sparring with?”

Sanchez answered, “You’ll love this: Canelo Alvarez.”

Alvarez was preparing for a June 18 bout with Ryan Rhodes, Golovkin for a June 17 fight against Kassim Ouma, and the plan called for them to spar six four-minute rounds. So for 24 minutes, Fischer and a handful of other lucky spectators got a free look at a fight that could be worth eight figures to both boxers a half-decade later.

Toward the end of the second round, Golovkin nailed Alvarez with a short hook and it took his legs out from under him,” Fischer recalled. “He did the Bojangles for just a second there. Alvarez backed off. He got on his bicycle, he just worked a nice straight jab to try to keep Golovkin off him, the bell rang, and he didn’t go back to his corner. He kind of did some squat things and then he put one of his legs on the top rope and did a ballet stretch, and he looked pissed. He looked pissed that he got caught. Maybe he was pissed that there was a witness.”

Alvarez recovered admirably, Fischer said, and for four more rounds they waged a battle whose legend grows with each passing year.
:Banderas
 
#4,980 ·
I think Vitali KO's Fury all day when he was still fighting. From the look of him now though, he is eating quite well.

He was pretty pissed about the ring argument earlier though when they interviewed him. Maybe this will get his juices flowing again.

With the lack of heart on display from Wladimir tonight, I'd say it's unlikely he steps back in the ring.

I'm sure there will be some excuse made for this fight but I doubt he'll take his rematch.
 
#4,981 ·
If I was Wladimir I'd retire. I mean he's approaching 40, has millions in the bank, a smoking hot wife and his place is guaranteed in the Hall of Fame, there's really no need for him to continue. I am not trying to make excuses for him because I honestly have never been a fan of his style or ring demeanor but he genuinely looked shot to me. I really doubt things would look different in a rematch and now Fury knows that he's got the power to hurt him. I'd rather see him end his career on a lack luster decision than end up getting KO'd by someone he would of eaten alive a couple years ago.

Lets see if Wilder can get past Povetkin, then we might actually have an exciting HW fight to look forward to next year. The trash talking between those two will certainly be interesting.

I don't think Joshua is quite ready, he really shouldn't be anywhere near world lever until 2017 at the earliest IMO.
 
#5,044 ·
Personally I've thought that Andre Ward has been the P4P best boxer on the planet for a good while now, even before Floyd retired. I know it's not a popular opinion to have because of his issues with inactivity but I honestly don't think there is a better pure boxer out there.

Golovkin is probably my favorite active boxer at the moment, it's extremely hard not to be a fan of that guy, he's so humble and entertaining.
 
#5,164 ·
Deontay Wilder in negotiations to fight mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin

Deontay Wilder has entered negotiations to fight mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin, the WBC has confirmed.

WBC world heavyweight champion Wilder (36-0-KO35) defended his belt against Artur Szpilka in New York on Saturday night via ninth-round stoppage.

Next up for the 30-year-old American looks to be Russia's Povetkin (30-1-KO22), who was last in action in November when he stopped Mariusz Wach in the final round to cement his mandatory status.
 
#5,166 ·
We're about to find out if Wilder is the real deal or not. If he can't get Povetkin out of there I think he loses a decision or possibly gets stopped late. I'll be rooting for him though, his style, power, vulnerability and personality are exactly what this division needs right now, he could pump some fresh blood into HW for the North American fans.
 
#5,300 ·
Deontay Wilder and mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin are in talks for a May 21st title fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, promoter Lou DiBella told RingTV.com on Thursday.

DiBella said he spoke with Russian promoter Andrey Ryabinski about the framework of a deal for the WBC heavyweight title fight and is waiting to hear back.
http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/411135-deontay-wilder-and-alexander-povetkin-are-in-talks-for-may-fight-in-ny

I'll be rooting for Wilder but this is going to be an extremely tough night for him. Hopefully he can pass this test with flying colors and dethrone Fury later in the year.
 
#5,366 ·
WBA issues deadline for Carl Frampton to fight Guillermo Rigondeaux
The WBA, after congratulating Carl Frampton on beating Scott Quigg this past weekend, has issued Frampton a deadline to face Guillermo Rigondeaux by June 27th. After all, what better way to say congratulations than by saying "Now fight the man that nobody wants to face!"

Rigodeaux was stripped of his world title by the WBA last November citing his inactivity, but the sanctioning body had the graciousness of naming him "champion in recess" understanding his difficulty in securing fights while also noting his accomplishments.
 
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