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espn Friday Night Fights 2012

  • hoops23
    Nope. Boring fight too.
  • killer_ewok
    It looks like that is it for Hopkins. He got old fast but at 47 can you blame him? What a career. One of the all-time greats.
  • hoops23
    He never really got the respect he deserved for such a incredible career. You can't argue bout his resume. He's going into the HOF.

    Ruined many careers and was a great fighter through his entire career.

    I didn't always like his personality, but I loved his fighting ability.

    He never got the respect out of Vegas either because of his fighting style.
  • killer_ewok
    hoops23;1156660 wrote:He never really got the respect he deserved for such a incredible career. You can't argue bout his resume. He's going into the HOF.

    Ruined many careers and was a great fighter through his entire career.

    I didn't always like his personality, but I loved his fighting ability.

    He never got the respect out of Vegas either because of his fighting style.

    Totally agree. Not an exciting style and consequently didn't produce many exciting fights but as you said...his resume is undeniable. It's amazing that he was able to be successful for so long. Longevity. 47 years old. Pretty amazing. I tip my cap to Bernard Hopkins. HOF without question.
  • killer_ewok
    Paul Williams is likely to be paralyzed after a motorcycle accident. He had a fight coming up against Saul Alvarez.

    Horrible....damn.
  • gerb131
    RIP Johnny Tapia

    http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/story/2012-05-28/johnny-tapia-found-dead-obituary/55239594/1?loc=interstitialskip

    Dude had a crazy life.
  • killer_ewok

    +1

    Rough weekend for the boxing world.
  • Hulk Smash
    Haven't been here in a while surprised to see this thread was still active. Had to agree to some rules before posting................when did that start?

    Kelly Pavlik is on the comeback trail tomorrow night on FNF.
    Pavlik(38-2) vs Scott Sigmon(22-3)
    Sigmon is a 20-1 dog.
    If Pavlik is impressive tomorrow night his next fight may be against Adonis Stevenson which would send the winner to a title shot.

    http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=640791
    Looks like Top Rank loaded up the rest of the show with unbeaten prospects.
    Arum probably isn't too concerned with this show since he has another one in Vegas that is a slightly bigger fight the day after tomorrow.
  • killer_ewok
    Pavlik won by TKO in the 7th.

    Tonight is the Pacquiao-Bradley PPV. Wasn't going to buy it but had a change of heart and am gonna get it now. I think that Bradley will lose a close fight. I'll say Manny by UD but all 3 judges will have it close.
  • hoops23
    I'm taking Bradley. I don't know if he can win, but he's looked impressive and he really looks determined.


    Fight is finally about to start.... soon... lol.
  • robj55
    Bradley looks about done, Manny landing hard shots
  • hoops23
    Pac is up 3-1 in terms of rounds.

    Bradley has quick hands but not much power.. Also looks like Bradley hurt his leg or ankle
  • hoops23
    Not real sure why Bradley is trying to trade blows with Pac though..
  • Midstate01
    Brett okamoto has it 38-38
  • Midstate01
    But manny taking over some now.
  • hoops23
    Midstate01;1194344 wrote:Brett okamoto has it 38-38
    lol, seriously?
  • Midstate01
    hoops23;1194346 wrote:lol, seriously?

    Now has it 48-47 PAC

    Had first two rounds going to Bradley
  • Azubuike24
    MAYBE round 1...none of the others.
  • hoops23
    Midstate01;1194348 wrote:Now has it 48-47 PAC

    Had first two rounds going to Bradley
    Wow... 1st round was a toss up, but I think Bradley did a little more... seemed like Manny was feeling him out there... Manny has won each round after though.
  • Azubuike24
    Bradley maybe took round 6 too. Either way, at worst it's 4-2.
  • Azubuike24
    Another good round for Bradley in 7.
  • robj55
    Azubuike24;1194354 wrote:Another good round for Bradley in 7.
    He got outlanded by like 20
  • hoops23
    lol... Bradley's cornerman is like Frank Martin out there... Intense, foul language, everything..
  • Azubuike24
    robj55;1194355 wrote:He got outlanded by like 20
    He's been getting hit all night. At least he did a little damage. He's got no chance outside of a miracle knockout at this point...
  • Azubuike24
    Pretty boring fight, if you can call a Pacquiao fight that. However, this was domination. 11-1 or even 12-0...