That undercard is much better than I was expecting.
#AboutBillions/#SmokeSquad Presents "July Fukkery Never Ends": Adrien Broner vs Mikey Garcia on 7/29
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This fight 
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@patscorpio have you seen anything suggesting Washington-Miller fight will be streamed somewhere??
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Is broner going to get his face smashed in? 
i think its getting streamed officially on FB
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with happiness
So Showtime doesn't air the undercards on Showtime Extreme anymore?
Maybe this is some experiment they are doing
Paulie Malignaggi Breaks Down Adrien Broner vs. Mikey Garcia
By Keith Idec
Paulie Malignaggi fought Adrien Broner four years ago and as an analyst for Showtime Sports has paid close attention to Mikey Garcia’s career.
The former junior welterweight and welterweight champion can see either fighter winning their 12-round, 140-pound fight Saturday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Garcia is still nearly a 3-1 favorite, but Malignaggi expects Broner’s style to give Garcia problems.
Cincinnati’s Broner beat Malignaggi by split decision in their 12-rounder to win the WBA welterweight title in June 2013 at Barclays Center. Malignaggi, who’ll call the Garcia-Broner bout from ringside, left the ring that night with respect for Broner’s boxing IQ.
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“I think it’s a tough fight for both guys,” Malignaggi told BoxingScene.com about Broner-Garcia. “Broner’s no dummy. Broner’s no dummy at all. Broner’s tricky. Broner’s trickier than you think a lot of times, especially for a fundamental guy. Mikey’s gonna have to come at him sometimes to hit Broner. Broner’s style is devised and developed to drive a guy who’s fundamentally perfect crazy.
“A guy like [Marcos] Maidana was hitting Broner because he’s so fundamentally awkward, he’s so difficult to time. But a guy like Mikey, he’s so good and so fundamentally sound, that he’s terrific against most fighters. But if he can’t get used to Broner, he could wind up in a situation where he’s tied up in knots because Broner is fundamental and his style is slick, designed to drive guys with proper fundamentals crazy.”
Garcia’s power, however, could become an equalizer, according to Malignaggi. The retired Brooklyn native got an up-close look at Garcia’s power when he knocked out Montenegro’s Dejan Zlaticanin (22-1, 15 KOs) in the third round to win the WBC lightweight title January 28 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
“Mikey’s a hard puncher, probably one of the hardest punchers Broner has faced,” Malignaggi said. “I don’t wanna say the hardest because Broner has also faced [Marcos] Maidana, but definitely a scary puncher, especially when he knows how to achieve the point of landing the shot. He’s not just throwing it, he’s setting you up.
“But then again, Broner also has developed into a fighter who’s great at counter-punching, he’s great at making you reach and messing up your fundamentals. You pay for that. He’ll drive you crazy in that way, too. He has very fast hands. I think this fight is perfect on a lot of fronts.”
Paulie Malignaggi Breaks Down Adrien Broner vs. Mikey Garcia - Boxing News
By Keith Idec
Paulie Malignaggi fought Adrien Broner four years ago and as an analyst for Showtime Sports has paid close attention to Mikey Garcia’s career.
The former junior welterweight and welterweight champion can see either fighter winning their 12-round, 140-pound fight Saturday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Garcia is still nearly a 3-1 favorite, but Malignaggi expects Broner’s style to give Garcia problems.
Cincinnati’s Broner beat Malignaggi by split decision in their 12-rounder to win the WBA welterweight title in June 2013 at Barclays Center. Malignaggi, who’ll call the Garcia-Broner bout from ringside, left the ring that night with respect for Broner’s boxing IQ.
“I think it’s a tough fight for both guys,” Malignaggi told BoxingScene.com about Broner-Garcia. “Broner’s no dummy. Broner’s no dummy at all. Broner’s tricky. Broner’s trickier than you think a lot of times, especially for a fundamental guy. Mikey’s gonna have to come at him sometimes to hit Broner. Broner’s style is devised and developed to drive a guy who’s fundamentally perfect crazy.
“A guy like [Marcos] Maidana was hitting Broner because he’s so fundamentally awkward, he’s so difficult to time. But a guy like Mikey, he’s so good and so fundamentally sound, that he’s terrific against most fighters. But if he can’t get used to Broner, he could wind up in a situation where he’s tied up in knots because Broner is fundamental and his style is slick, designed to drive guys with proper fundamentals crazy.”
Garcia’s power, however, could become an equalizer, according to Malignaggi. The retired Brooklyn native got an up-close look at Garcia’s power when he knocked out Montenegro’s Dejan Zlaticanin (22-1, 15 KOs) in the third round to win the WBC lightweight title January 28 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
“Mikey’s a hard puncher, probably one of the hardest punchers Broner has faced,” Malignaggi said. “I don’t wanna say the hardest because Broner has also faced [Marcos] Maidana, but definitely a scary puncher, especially when he knows how to achieve the point of landing the shot. He’s not just throwing it, he’s setting you up.
“But then again, Broner also has developed into a fighter who’s great at counter-punching, he’s great at making you reach and messing up your fundamentals. You pay for that. He’ll drive you crazy in that way, too. He has very fast hands. I think this fight is perfect on a lot of fronts.”
Paulie Malignaggi Breaks Down Adrien Broner vs. Mikey Garcia - Boxing News
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Mikey can't bully Broner physically,and has a shaky chin.
If AB is focused he should be able to get the W on Saturday
If AB is focused he should be able to get the W on Saturday
Predictions: Mikey Garcia is a big favorite over Adrien Broner
26
Jul
by Anson Wainwright
HOW THE EXPERTS SEE IT
The matchup between Mikey Garcia and Adrien Broner this Saturday in Brooklyn is fascinating, with lightweight titleholder Garcia moving up in weight to face a former four-division titleholder.
That doesn’t mean there isn’t a clear favorite, though, at least according to the experts.
Twenty of 24 RING experts and other boxing insiders polled here are picking the undefeated Garcia to hand Broner his third defeat. Among those who write for THE RING, Garcia had an 13-1 edge.
Here is how the RING experts and the others see the fight playing out.
RING EXPERTS
DOUG FISCHER: GARCIA UD
I think Mikey Garcia will have his heavy hands full with Adrien Broner’s speed, timing, reflexes, size and durability. But I see the reigning lightweight beltholder landing the cleaner, harder punches through 12 intense but tactical rounds and earning a close but unanimous decision in this intriguing 140-pound showdown between multi-division beltholders in their prime. This is basically a showdown between talented counter punchers. Both Garcia and Broner excel against opponents who stand in front of them or stalk forward in a straight line. Broner has twice been outworked by powerful, volume-punching maulers (Marcos Maidana and Shawn Porter) but he won’t have to deal with swarming pressure from Garcia so the fight should be very competitive.
MICHAEL ROSENTHAL: GARCIA TKO 10
Adrian Broner knows that another loss could damage his career beyond repair, which is why he seems to be as focused as ever. He’d better be. Mikey Garcia is taking a gamble by moving up in weight to face a good, strong fighter but he’s the more talented of the two, which should decide the outcome. Broner hasn’t seen a fighter as complete as Garcia, who has combined a high level of skill with crushing punching power at 135 pounds. If he can do the same at 140 – and I believe he can – Broner could be in big trouble. I believe Garcia will wear down Broner with his sharp, well-timed punches and avoid Broner’s biggest shots until the fight is stopped.
BRIAN HARTY: GARCIA UD
Garcia isn’t like the guys who have beaten Broner, and that works in the The Problem’s favor. I expect we’ll get an entertaining reminder of why Broner was such a hot commodity before he got abused by Marcos Maidana, with some eye-catching stings at the end of those fast hands. But despite all his talents, Broner is still prone to lapses — sometimes even a victim of his own showmanship — that will be exploited by the more cold-blooded, precise Garcia. Looking forward to this one, should be good.
MIKE COPPINGER: GARCIA UD
Broner is going to surprise those counting him out. For one, he appears to be in great shape and seemingly realizes this is his last opportunity to prove he can hang on the elite level. He’s also better suited for 140 pounds. But Garcia is simply the superior technical fighter, possesses less wear-and-tear on his body and stays in shape year-round. The fight should be ultra competitive over the first half, but expect Garcia to pull away over the final six rounds with his sharper combination punching, and he could even drop — or stop — Broner. After all, there should be plenty of prime counter-punching opportunities for the current lightweight champ.
TOM GRAY: GARCIA TKO 10
The pre-fight narrative is that Broner has taken this one seriously and the ‘About Billions’ mantra has been replaced by ‘About Boxing’. For me, though, this new-found commitment is too late. A whacky lifestyle and weight making issues have put ‘The Problem’ several rounds down before the opening bell. Garcia is a consummate professional and the most talented fighter Broner has ever encountered. He is quick, accurate, hard-hitting and his timing is brilliant. I expect Broner to look sharp early but he will begin to look discouraged when his single shots are being countered by combinations. Garcia will get more and more successful as the fight moves on and he will force a late stoppage.
RON BORGES: GARCIA KO 10
Broner has a tendency to lose against anyone who fights back. Garcia will fight back. He also can crack and at some point I believe Broner will wither under Garcia’s constant pressure and take one in the face. When he does, we’ll see if he’s the same guy who has spit the bit before. I like Garcia by a late stoppage.
NORM FRAUENHEIM: GARCIA TKO 10
Adrien Broner is at the crossroads, a last chance to restore hope he can live up to impossible hype that surrounded him before the air went out of the AB balloon against Marcos Maidana. His advantage, perhaps, is that he returns to a weight, 140, where is undefeated. But the guess here is that you can never go back. Garcia, who has all of the momentum, will prove that, especially with newfound power he flashed since his return after a promotional flap kept him on the shelf. Broner figures to be effective early with speed in his feet and hands. But expect Garcia to adjust and hurt Broner for a late-round stoppage.
RYAN SONGALIA: GARCIA UD
Mikey Garcia may be in his physical prime, while Adrien Broner is trying to salvage what is left of his. I favor Garcia because he looks to not have missed a beat in his two fights from the layoff, but I won’t count Broner out in this fight. Even in his two losses he fought back to the end. Broner has heart, and we’ve not seen Garcia pushed since his return; he basically warmed up and then knocked out Dejan Zlaticanin. At 140 Broner won’t be physically outmanned the way he was at 147. Also, what Garcia was able to do to Zlaticanin is enough to make Broner work extra hard. I like Garcia’s jab, his spacing, but this is Broner’s last shot at being an elite fighter and I think he’ll give it a go.
TOM GERBASI: GARCIA UD
Mikey Garcia should be fairly dominant in his move up to 140 pounds. We’ve all heard how a focused Adrien Broner is one of the top boxers in the game, but we haven’t seen that guy in a long time and I don’t expect him to show up on July 29. Garcia may not bring his power to 140, but he will have his accuracy, and Broner will just be a bigger target for him over 12 rounds. Garcia UD 12.
MARTY MULCAHEY: GARCIA UD
I think most fans and boxing insiders lost trust with Adrien Broner years ago, while Mikey Garcia has been the consummate pro preparing for and when getting into the ring. Even if the best possible Broner comes to the fight his punches are not as straight or accurate as Garcia’s, and I have a feeling Broner may be training to make weight instead of preparing to beat Garcia. The only way I see Garcia losing is if Broner gets physical with him, wearing Garcia down for a late stoppage. Still, I like Garcia to beat Broner to every punch, and in the late stages cut off the ring to punish and win a wide unanimous decision.
LEE GROVES: GARCIA UD
While Broner is the naturally bigger man and has the heavier hands, Garcia has been consistently elite while Broner hasn’t maximized his potential. I trust Garcia’s professionalism over Broner’s talent but I believe “The Problem” will be able to withstand Garcia’s blows for the entire distance.
ANSON WAINWRIGHT: GARCIA UD
This fight came out of nowhere, both were expected to fight this summer but against separate rivals. Kudos to both for taking this match up. Either has the ability to win. However, Garcia is perceived as the guy on the way up whilst Broner can ill afford another set back. Garcia looked sensational knocking Dejan Zlaticanin out in January. Broner hasn’t looked elite in quite some time and arguably never when fighting above 135-pounds. Garcia will be Broner’s truth serum in terms of how serious he’s taken this bout. I could see this panning out similar to Freddie Norwood vs. Juan Manuel Marquez (Who Garcia has been readily compared with), on that occasion the African-American won. However, I believe it’s Garcia’s time and he’ll win a unanimous decision, though Broner will have his moments.
MICHAEL WOODS: BRONER SD
“They” want Garcia to win. Hispanic appeal, good work ethic, not prone to missteps outside the ring like Broner. He has that upside as a fighter, and reduced risk for anyone investing in him as an attraction. As compared to Broner, who is really irked that Mikey is being favored…and that just MIGHT propel him to a career best performance. I hope so, for the sake of boxing, which needs his character in the game. Really, he’s taken it personally, I think in a good way, that people are liking Mikey to beat him. Mikey isn’t the sort of steamroller sort who has most often given AB problems. I’m picking Broner, SD, putting it all together.
JOSEPH SANTOLIQUITO: GARCIA UD
I think Mikey Garcia is getting better and better through time, while Broner hasn’t done a whole lot to help himself these last few years. Discipline wins. Garcia has had it throughout his career, and I believe Broner is a frontrunner who will look for a reason to get out when the pressure is turned up.
26
Jul
by Anson Wainwright
HOW THE EXPERTS SEE IT
The matchup between Mikey Garcia and Adrien Broner this Saturday in Brooklyn is fascinating, with lightweight titleholder Garcia moving up in weight to face a former four-division titleholder.
That doesn’t mean there isn’t a clear favorite, though, at least according to the experts.
Twenty of 24 RING experts and other boxing insiders polled here are picking the undefeated Garcia to hand Broner his third defeat. Among those who write for THE RING, Garcia had an 13-1 edge.
Here is how the RING experts and the others see the fight playing out.
RING EXPERTS
DOUG FISCHER: GARCIA UD
I think Mikey Garcia will have his heavy hands full with Adrien Broner’s speed, timing, reflexes, size and durability. But I see the reigning lightweight beltholder landing the cleaner, harder punches through 12 intense but tactical rounds and earning a close but unanimous decision in this intriguing 140-pound showdown between multi-division beltholders in their prime. This is basically a showdown between talented counter punchers. Both Garcia and Broner excel against opponents who stand in front of them or stalk forward in a straight line. Broner has twice been outworked by powerful, volume-punching maulers (Marcos Maidana and Shawn Porter) but he won’t have to deal with swarming pressure from Garcia so the fight should be very competitive.
MICHAEL ROSENTHAL: GARCIA TKO 10
Adrian Broner knows that another loss could damage his career beyond repair, which is why he seems to be as focused as ever. He’d better be. Mikey Garcia is taking a gamble by moving up in weight to face a good, strong fighter but he’s the more talented of the two, which should decide the outcome. Broner hasn’t seen a fighter as complete as Garcia, who has combined a high level of skill with crushing punching power at 135 pounds. If he can do the same at 140 – and I believe he can – Broner could be in big trouble. I believe Garcia will wear down Broner with his sharp, well-timed punches and avoid Broner’s biggest shots until the fight is stopped.
BRIAN HARTY: GARCIA UD
Garcia isn’t like the guys who have beaten Broner, and that works in the The Problem’s favor. I expect we’ll get an entertaining reminder of why Broner was such a hot commodity before he got abused by Marcos Maidana, with some eye-catching stings at the end of those fast hands. But despite all his talents, Broner is still prone to lapses — sometimes even a victim of his own showmanship — that will be exploited by the more cold-blooded, precise Garcia. Looking forward to this one, should be good.
MIKE COPPINGER: GARCIA UD
Broner is going to surprise those counting him out. For one, he appears to be in great shape and seemingly realizes this is his last opportunity to prove he can hang on the elite level. He’s also better suited for 140 pounds. But Garcia is simply the superior technical fighter, possesses less wear-and-tear on his body and stays in shape year-round. The fight should be ultra competitive over the first half, but expect Garcia to pull away over the final six rounds with his sharper combination punching, and he could even drop — or stop — Broner. After all, there should be plenty of prime counter-punching opportunities for the current lightweight champ.
TOM GRAY: GARCIA TKO 10
The pre-fight narrative is that Broner has taken this one seriously and the ‘About Billions’ mantra has been replaced by ‘About Boxing’. For me, though, this new-found commitment is too late. A whacky lifestyle and weight making issues have put ‘The Problem’ several rounds down before the opening bell. Garcia is a consummate professional and the most talented fighter Broner has ever encountered. He is quick, accurate, hard-hitting and his timing is brilliant. I expect Broner to look sharp early but he will begin to look discouraged when his single shots are being countered by combinations. Garcia will get more and more successful as the fight moves on and he will force a late stoppage.
RON BORGES: GARCIA KO 10
Broner has a tendency to lose against anyone who fights back. Garcia will fight back. He also can crack and at some point I believe Broner will wither under Garcia’s constant pressure and take one in the face. When he does, we’ll see if he’s the same guy who has spit the bit before. I like Garcia by a late stoppage.
NORM FRAUENHEIM: GARCIA TKO 10
Adrien Broner is at the crossroads, a last chance to restore hope he can live up to impossible hype that surrounded him before the air went out of the AB balloon against Marcos Maidana. His advantage, perhaps, is that he returns to a weight, 140, where is undefeated. But the guess here is that you can never go back. Garcia, who has all of the momentum, will prove that, especially with newfound power he flashed since his return after a promotional flap kept him on the shelf. Broner figures to be effective early with speed in his feet and hands. But expect Garcia to adjust and hurt Broner for a late-round stoppage.
RYAN SONGALIA: GARCIA UD
Mikey Garcia may be in his physical prime, while Adrien Broner is trying to salvage what is left of his. I favor Garcia because he looks to not have missed a beat in his two fights from the layoff, but I won’t count Broner out in this fight. Even in his two losses he fought back to the end. Broner has heart, and we’ve not seen Garcia pushed since his return; he basically warmed up and then knocked out Dejan Zlaticanin. At 140 Broner won’t be physically outmanned the way he was at 147. Also, what Garcia was able to do to Zlaticanin is enough to make Broner work extra hard. I like Garcia’s jab, his spacing, but this is Broner’s last shot at being an elite fighter and I think he’ll give it a go.
TOM GERBASI: GARCIA UD
Mikey Garcia should be fairly dominant in his move up to 140 pounds. We’ve all heard how a focused Adrien Broner is one of the top boxers in the game, but we haven’t seen that guy in a long time and I don’t expect him to show up on July 29. Garcia may not bring his power to 140, but he will have his accuracy, and Broner will just be a bigger target for him over 12 rounds. Garcia UD 12.
MARTY MULCAHEY: GARCIA UD
I think most fans and boxing insiders lost trust with Adrien Broner years ago, while Mikey Garcia has been the consummate pro preparing for and when getting into the ring. Even if the best possible Broner comes to the fight his punches are not as straight or accurate as Garcia’s, and I have a feeling Broner may be training to make weight instead of preparing to beat Garcia. The only way I see Garcia losing is if Broner gets physical with him, wearing Garcia down for a late stoppage. Still, I like Garcia to beat Broner to every punch, and in the late stages cut off the ring to punish and win a wide unanimous decision.
LEE GROVES: GARCIA UD
While Broner is the naturally bigger man and has the heavier hands, Garcia has been consistently elite while Broner hasn’t maximized his potential. I trust Garcia’s professionalism over Broner’s talent but I believe “The Problem” will be able to withstand Garcia’s blows for the entire distance.
ANSON WAINWRIGHT: GARCIA UD
This fight came out of nowhere, both were expected to fight this summer but against separate rivals. Kudos to both for taking this match up. Either has the ability to win. However, Garcia is perceived as the guy on the way up whilst Broner can ill afford another set back. Garcia looked sensational knocking Dejan Zlaticanin out in January. Broner hasn’t looked elite in quite some time and arguably never when fighting above 135-pounds. Garcia will be Broner’s truth serum in terms of how serious he’s taken this bout. I could see this panning out similar to Freddie Norwood vs. Juan Manuel Marquez (Who Garcia has been readily compared with), on that occasion the African-American won. However, I believe it’s Garcia’s time and he’ll win a unanimous decision, though Broner will have his moments.
MICHAEL WOODS: BRONER SD
“They” want Garcia to win. Hispanic appeal, good work ethic, not prone to missteps outside the ring like Broner. He has that upside as a fighter, and reduced risk for anyone investing in him as an attraction. As compared to Broner, who is really irked that Mikey is being favored…and that just MIGHT propel him to a career best performance. I hope so, for the sake of boxing, which needs his character in the game. Really, he’s taken it personally, I think in a good way, that people are liking Mikey to beat him. Mikey isn’t the sort of steamroller sort who has most often given AB problems. I’m picking Broner, SD, putting it all together.
JOSEPH SANTOLIQUITO: GARCIA UD
I think Mikey Garcia is getting better and better through time, while Broner hasn’t done a whole lot to help himself these last few years. Discipline wins. Garcia has had it throughout his career, and I believe Broner is a frontrunner who will look for a reason to get out when the pressure is turned up.