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Bread throwing subliminal shots at J-Rock? 
Could be general talk, but it sounds mad subb-ish to me
Could be general talk, but it sounds mad subb-ish to me
Eric Molina: I Can See Anthony Joshua Knocking Out Tyson Fury
By BoxingScene Staff
Published On Sun Feb 7, 2021, 08:21 PM EST
Heavyweight veteran Eric Molina, who suffered a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua five years ago, could see the British superstar scoring a sensational knockout of Tyson Fury.
At the moment, the handlers for Fury and Joshua are in deep negotiations to finalize a potential full division unification for the summer.
Fury, who holds the WBC title, is the big betting favorite to unseat Joshua, who has the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO titles.
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Fury has been out of the ring since February 2020, when he dropped and stopped Deontay Wilder to capture the WBC title.
Molina suffered a knockout loss to Wilder in 2015.
He views Joshua as a much better boxer when compared to Wilder - explaining that it's much easier to see Wilder's big punches coming.
“I can see Anthony Joshua knocking out Tyson Fury. I can see that happening. If you look at Tyson Fury, he does some things similar to me defensively against Wilder, which was to stay away from one or two big shots," Molina told IFL TV.
“I’ve always had my strength of when I sparred big punchers, I’ve always said bring me the bigger punchers because I could see one, two, or three shots. I could get a read. Wilder gives you a big read like [winding up his shots]. He’s coming hard, but he’s giving me all that. So by the time I see that, I’m moving. I’m not just going to stand there.
“The ones that stand there [covering up] like this against Wilder, you’re going to get hurt. I already knew that I wasn’t just going to pick my gloves up to take a shot like that. The same way Tyson Fury does not do that. What Joshua does, he doesn’t give you that boom. He’s very fluid with his punches. He comes with three, four, five, maybe even a six."
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New-Look Keith Thurman In Search Of Old Welterweight Glory
By Jake Donovan
Published On Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:47 AM EST
Keith Thurman will carry a new look into his next fight where he plans to fight like the fighter of old.
The decision to chop off his hair—including his trademark ponytail—was something that was in the works for a while but became a part of a plan to start anew and once again conquer the welterweight division in the year ahead.
“It’s something the wife has been putting in my ear for a while. It’s just life, sometimes you just want that fresh start,” Thurman told BoxingScene.com of the motivation behind his current appearance. “It’s just something new. For me, so many years with long hair and keeping that image—it was just time for a fresh start, new image. That’s what it is. 2020 was bonkers, nobody enjoyed that. New year, new energy. We’re hoping for change to come out. We’re hoping that people understand we’re all in it together. Diversity—all that hatred and racism needs to fly on by.
“This is just a symbol of change. You have to embrace the change. For me, the haircut is just an energetic change and just a physical change, then mentally being able to accept change. Whatever kind of change you going through—no matter what, the change happens. You just have to learn how to live with it. That’s what the hair is all about it.”
Of course, a fresh haircut alone won’t restore past glory for Thurman (29-1, 22KOs), who is still in search of his first fight since a hard-fought 12-round points loss to legendary Manny Pacquaio (62-7-2, 39KOs) in their July 2019 welterweight title consolidation clash.
The bout—which aired live from MGM Grand Garden Arena—proved to be the best-selling Pay-Per-View event of 2019, with the Fox Sports-distributed show generating 500,000 buys and more than $40,000,000 in total revenue. The show’s success paired nicely with Thurman’s win over Josesito Lopez six month prior, which drew a peak audience of 2,765,000 viewers atop their Jan. 2019 Fox telecast as the most watched fight of 2019.
Neither figure came as a surprise, as Thurman has long served as an underrated draw. The Clearwater, Florida product—who trains out of longtime coach Dan Birmingham’s St. Pete Boxing Club in St. Petersburg—generated annual-best ratings in 2015, 2017 and 2019. His 12-round win over Shawn Porter in June 2016 was second best on the year, only to an Aug. 2016 telecast featuring then-unbeaten contender Errol Spence in a slot bookended by the 2016 Rio Olympics basketball finals and the Olympic closing ceremony.
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All of that success came while Thurman was unbeaten and in possession of a portion of the welterweight crown. A beltless Thurman in search of his first win in more than two years isn’t having quite as much success making his way back into the mix.
“For me, I had to accept that I’m a former champ,” admits Thurman. “There were comments asking why I talk like I’m still the champ. I don’t know how to talk like I’m not a champ. I talked like I was the champ before I got a belt. I got the belt, I don’t have the belt and now I’m gonna go get another belt. Champion is a mindset, you can’t stop that. I got to understand that change is happening, I’m in a new position. It’s been a while since I’ve been here.
“It’s not brand new or nothing I don’t know about. It’s just the ups and downs and going with the flows of life. You fall down? It’s not biggie. You just have to pick yourself back up. It’s not brand new, not nothing I don’t know about. It’s just the flows of life. You fall down, pick yourself back up. Pick your chin up, look up. Look for things you can do. Don’t focus on the past. Don’t focus on those mistakes. Love yourself, forgive yourself and keep moving forward.”
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic played a significant part in Thurman remaining out of the ring for all of 2020. The present inactive count is at more than 18 months, having entered his 2019 campaign after spending 22 months on the rebound from separate injuries sustained.
The first fight back for Thurman in 2019 was a 12-round win over Josesito Lopez. From there came the chance to Pacquiao, an eight-division titlist and all-time great. It wasn’t the fight he expected to take at the time but an opportunity he couldn’t let slip through the cracks.
What’s next for the 32-year old welterweight is a matter which is still in progress. The Fox schedule remains wide open, if only due to dates having yet to be revealed by its February 27 show. Absent a superfight with the likes of Errol Spence (27-0, 21KOs), Terence Crawford (37-0, 28KOs) or even a Pacquiao rematch, literally any fight will do.
“I’m looking for a date soon even if I just have to take a stay busy fight,” admits Thurman. “I’ll do that just to get in the ring soon if nobody is willing to negotiate. I’ll be patient, too. Patience is a virtue.
“If we can get one of these guys to muscle up, maybe they start thinking ‘Let me get Thurman this year, get him to stop talking.’ Whatever, sign the contract. Where’s it at? I just love challenging myself and fighting these great fights. That’s just what I strive to do. I strive to push myself and push my opponents. I’m coming in with a new attitude, new hair, new look but it’s still the same Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman.”
By Jake Donovan
Published On Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:47 AM EST
Keith Thurman will carry a new look into his next fight where he plans to fight like the fighter of old.
The decision to chop off his hair—including his trademark ponytail—was something that was in the works for a while but became a part of a plan to start anew and once again conquer the welterweight division in the year ahead.
“It’s something the wife has been putting in my ear for a while. It’s just life, sometimes you just want that fresh start,” Thurman told BoxingScene.com of the motivation behind his current appearance. “It’s just something new. For me, so many years with long hair and keeping that image—it was just time for a fresh start, new image. That’s what it is. 2020 was bonkers, nobody enjoyed that. New year, new energy. We’re hoping for change to come out. We’re hoping that people understand we’re all in it together. Diversity—all that hatred and racism needs to fly on by.
“This is just a symbol of change. You have to embrace the change. For me, the haircut is just an energetic change and just a physical change, then mentally being able to accept change. Whatever kind of change you going through—no matter what, the change happens. You just have to learn how to live with it. That’s what the hair is all about it.”
Of course, a fresh haircut alone won’t restore past glory for Thurman (29-1, 22KOs), who is still in search of his first fight since a hard-fought 12-round points loss to legendary Manny Pacquaio (62-7-2, 39KOs) in their July 2019 welterweight title consolidation clash.
The bout—which aired live from MGM Grand Garden Arena—proved to be the best-selling Pay-Per-View event of 2019, with the Fox Sports-distributed show generating 500,000 buys and more than $40,000,000 in total revenue. The show’s success paired nicely with Thurman’s win over Josesito Lopez six month prior, which drew a peak audience of 2,765,000 viewers atop their Jan. 2019 Fox telecast as the most watched fight of 2019.
Neither figure came as a surprise, as Thurman has long served as an underrated draw. The Clearwater, Florida product—who trains out of longtime coach Dan Birmingham’s St. Pete Boxing Club in St. Petersburg—generated annual-best ratings in 2015, 2017 and 2019. His 12-round win over Shawn Porter in June 2016 was second best on the year, only to an Aug. 2016 telecast featuring then-unbeaten contender Errol Spence in a slot bookended by the 2016 Rio Olympics basketball finals and the Olympic closing ceremony.
All of that success came while Thurman was unbeaten and in possession of a portion of the welterweight crown. A beltless Thurman in search of his first win in more than two years isn’t having quite as much success making his way back into the mix.
“For me, I had to accept that I’m a former champ,” admits Thurman. “There were comments asking why I talk like I’m still the champ. I don’t know how to talk like I’m not a champ. I talked like I was the champ before I got a belt. I got the belt, I don’t have the belt and now I’m gonna go get another belt. Champion is a mindset, you can’t stop that. I got to understand that change is happening, I’m in a new position. It’s been a while since I’ve been here.
“It’s not brand new or nothing I don’t know about. It’s just the ups and downs and going with the flows of life. You fall down? It’s not biggie. You just have to pick yourself back up. It’s not brand new, not nothing I don’t know about. It’s just the flows of life. You fall down, pick yourself back up. Pick your chin up, look up. Look for things you can do. Don’t focus on the past. Don’t focus on those mistakes. Love yourself, forgive yourself and keep moving forward.”
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic played a significant part in Thurman remaining out of the ring for all of 2020. The present inactive count is at more than 18 months, having entered his 2019 campaign after spending 22 months on the rebound from separate injuries sustained.
The first fight back for Thurman in 2019 was a 12-round win over Josesito Lopez. From there came the chance to Pacquiao, an eight-division titlist and all-time great. It wasn’t the fight he expected to take at the time but an opportunity he couldn’t let slip through the cracks.
What’s next for the 32-year old welterweight is a matter which is still in progress. The Fox schedule remains wide open, if only due to dates having yet to be revealed by its February 27 show. Absent a superfight with the likes of Errol Spence (27-0, 21KOs), Terence Crawford (37-0, 28KOs) or even a Pacquiao rematch, literally any fight will do.
“I’m looking for a date soon even if I just have to take a stay busy fight,” admits Thurman. “I’ll do that just to get in the ring soon if nobody is willing to negotiate. I’ll be patient, too. Patience is a virtue.
“If we can get one of these guys to muscle up, maybe they start thinking ‘Let me get Thurman this year, get him to stop talking.’ Whatever, sign the contract. Where’s it at? I just love challenging myself and fighting these great fights. That’s just what I strive to do. I strive to push myself and push my opponents. I’m coming in with a new attitude, new hair, new look but it’s still the same Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman.”
reservoirdogs
Superstar
Lol, get a grip breh, they have their weaknesses like everyone else but it ain't going nowhere except for a sudden economic crash but them expanding to more than 200 countries just recently doesn't strike me as they would be in big trouble.
Their boxing dedicated YT channel has more subscribers than any of their rivals, like easily.
DAZN Boxing - 1,46M
Top Rank Boxing - 814k
PBC - 510k
PBC on FOX - 519k
Showtime Sports - 1,06M
Not saying this is the be all end all but it tells something. During its relatively short existence that's impressive for a boxing channel.
They work with multiple big names in the sport, have some bright prospects and they target multiple markets not only the US, they have a global approach which shows. At a point it seemed like they wavered but as of now it seems they ain't going nowhere anytime soon.
reservoirdogs
Superstar
I don't give a fukk about all that when one sport I find exciting and the other one has a lot more breaks and ads than action. To each their own though but the "best fight the best" argument is overused, as it's a lot more important to enjoy what I see on my screen.
i thank god i enjoy both sports at a high level
..that dude is an actual fighter so it was interesting seeing him post that
reservoirdogs
Superstar
Comparing a team sport to a combat sport anyway...i thank god i enjoy both sports at a high level
totally different structuresDushane Hill
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I havn't watched the whole Mark Breland interview because of how poor the audio was but apparently at some point he starts spewing nonsense bout how he can beat Joshua? 
I havn't watched the whole Mark Breland interview because of how poor the audio was but apparently at some point he starts spewing nonsense bout how he can beat Joshua?
yeah
..breland had a lot to say
keith just needs to fight and get a fight scheduled asap..his inactivity is killing the prime of his career..damn the shaving of his hair because his hairline is receding and is balding lolNew-Look Keith Thurman In Search Of Old Welterweight Glory
By Jake Donovan
Published On Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:47 AM EST
Keith Thurman will carry a new look into his next fight where he plans to fight like the fighter of old.
The decision to chop off his hair—including his trademark ponytail—was something that was in the works for a while but became a part of a plan to start anew and once again conquer the welterweight division in the year ahead.
“It’s something the wife has been putting in my ear for a while. It’s just life, sometimes you just want that fresh start,” Thurman told BoxingScene.com of the motivation behind his current appearance. “It’s just something new. For me, so many years with long hair and keeping that image—it was just time for a fresh start, new image. That’s what it is. 2020 was bonkers, nobody enjoyed that. New year, new energy. We’re hoping for change to come out. We’re hoping that people understand we’re all in it together. Diversity—all that hatred and racism needs to fly on by.
“This is just a symbol of change. You have to embrace the change. For me, the haircut is just an energetic change and just a physical change, then mentally being able to accept change. Whatever kind of change you going through—no matter what, the change happens. You just have to learn how to live with it. That’s what the hair is all about it.”
Of course, a fresh haircut alone won’t restore past glory for Thurman (29-1, 22KOs), who is still in search of his first fight since a hard-fought 12-round points loss to legendary Manny Pacquaio (62-7-2, 39KOs) in their July 2019 welterweight title consolidation clash.
The bout—which aired live from MGM Grand Garden Arena—proved to be the best-selling Pay-Per-View event of 2019, with the Fox Sports-distributed show generating 500,000 buys and more than $40,000,000 in total revenue. The show’s success paired nicely with Thurman’s win over Josesito Lopez six month prior, which drew a peak audience of 2,765,000 viewers atop their Jan. 2019 Fox telecast as the most watched fight of 2019.
Neither figure came as a surprise, as Thurman has long served as an underrated draw. The Clearwater, Florida product—who trains out of longtime coach Dan Birmingham’s St. Pete Boxing Club in St. Petersburg—generated annual-best ratings in 2015, 2017 and 2019. His 12-round win over Shawn Porter in June 2016 was second best on the year, only to an Aug. 2016 telecast featuring then-unbeaten contender Errol Spence in a slot bookended by the 2016 Rio Olympics basketball finals and the Olympic closing ceremony.
All of that success came while Thurman was unbeaten and in possession of a portion of the welterweight crown. A beltless Thurman in search of his first win in more than two years isn’t having quite as much success making his way back into the mix.
“For me, I had to accept that I’m a former champ,” admits Thurman. “There were comments asking why I talk like I’m still the champ. I don’t know how to talk like I’m not a champ. I talked like I was the champ before I got a belt. I got the belt, I don’t have the belt and now I’m gonna go get another belt. Champion is a mindset, you can’t stop that. I got to understand that change is happening, I’m in a new position. It’s been a while since I’ve been here.
“It’s not brand new or nothing I don’t know about. It’s just the ups and downs and going with the flows of life. You fall down? It’s not biggie. You just have to pick yourself back up. It’s not brand new, not nothing I don’t know about. It’s just the flows of life. You fall down, pick yourself back up. Pick your chin up, look up. Look for things you can do. Don’t focus on the past. Don’t focus on those mistakes. Love yourself, forgive yourself and keep moving forward.”
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic played a significant part in Thurman remaining out of the ring for all of 2020. The present inactive count is at more than 18 months, having entered his 2019 campaign after spending 22 months on the rebound from separate injuries sustained.
The first fight back for Thurman in 2019 was a 12-round win over Josesito Lopez. From there came the chance to Pacquiao, an eight-division titlist and all-time great. It wasn’t the fight he expected to take at the time but an opportunity he couldn’t let slip through the cracks.
What’s next for the 32-year old welterweight is a matter which is still in progress. The Fox schedule remains wide open, if only due to dates having yet to be revealed by its February 27 show. Absent a superfight with the likes of Errol Spence (27-0, 21KOs), Terence Crawford (37-0, 28KOs) or even a Pacquiao rematch, literally any fight will do.
“I’m looking for a date soon even if I just have to take a stay busy fight,” admits Thurman. “I’ll do that just to get in the ring soon if nobody is willing to negotiate. I’ll be patient, too. Patience is a virtue.
“If we can get one of these guys to muscle up, maybe they start thinking ‘Let me get Thurman this year, get him to stop talking.’ Whatever, sign the contract. Where’s it at? I just love challenging myself and fighting these great fights. That’s just what I strive to do. I strive to push myself and push my opponents. I’m coming in with a new attitude, new hair, new look but it’s still the same Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman.”
ChocolateGiddyUp
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After reading the Super Bowl thread .... I’m glad boxing isn’t the only sport that’s “rigged”
then he went to sit cross legged to play his wooden kazoo lolKeith "One Love" Thurman.