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[Big Boss]

 

[patscorpio]

fukking blind ass judges shouldn't have scored the first fight a draw, and we'd prolly be getting the undisputed fight right about now.

there's too much quality boxing coming up for me to be pissed about a 3rd fight in a one-sided trilogy not happening right away. (Had to wait a year for the rematch anyway)

Now if Mell/Castano or Pac/Spence get postponed then yeah, I'd be super heated.

#facts

i feel sorry for the cats in the undercard cuz it was focused..the boxing gods are handing down judgment...they are tired of seeing the fukk shyt going on with both fury and wilder

i wanted joshua vs fury for all the belts which is the biggest fight you can make in boxing today..at heavyweight no less

 

[Bigblackted4]

Idk why is it so against the grain to say he's not scared of someone he beat pillar to post the last time they met.


I'm not even a Fury fan, ain't no denying him being a sleazy character, wouldn't put past him the fukkery, but wouldn't put past him and his team to not get vaccinated (in time) either.

The responsibility is his whatever is the reason, only reason I'm not too mad is that I've seen this fight twice already and last time we had a decisive winner so wasn't that pumped to begin with and AJ fights Usyk in September so it doesn't fukk up the schedule but still upsetting that probably the good undercard fights get moved too. Was hyped for Ajagba vs Sanchez especially.

Knowing you can get shopped with one punch even if your boxing perfect can make one reluctant to fight. He went through legal means to not have to fight wilder. He probably win the third fight easy but doesn’t make it any less of a risk.

 

[Black_Jesus]

#facts

i feel sorry for the cats in the undercard cuz it was focused..the boxing gods are handing down judgment...they are tired of seeing the fukk shyt going on with both fury and wilder

i wanted joshua vs fury for all the belts which is the biggest fight you can make in boxing today..at heavyweight no less

Do you think Fury doesn't "catch" covid if he had a fight with AJ instead of Wilder this month?

 

[patscorpio]

Do you think Fury doesn't "catch" covid if he had a fight with AJ instead of Wilder this month?

yup and joshua snatches that wbc belt off him along with his lineal status and zero...and bam no more fury ..fury retires with a saudi bag..good riddance

 

[aceboon]

How can you fly home if you have the "delta variant covid", boxing media really think we're fools

 

[((ReFleXioN)) EteRNaL]

How can you fly home if you have the "delta variant covid", boxing media really think we're fools

I already knew it was some bullshyt but

 

[patscorpio]

we need 15 rounds back in boxing

 

[patscorpio]

 

[patscorpio]

 

[patscorpio]

this is a nice little card TR put together...jason moloney vs joshua greer is a nice fight for a co main

where the hell is mike plania?

Nine months after boxing’s most controversial conclusion of 2020, WBA super flyweight world champion Joshua “El Profesor” Franco and Australia’s former world champion Andrew “The Monster” Moloney will settle the score in the third chapter of their rivalry Saturday, Aug. 14 at Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.

In the 10-round co-feature, undefeated WBO International junior welterweight champion Arnold Barboza Jr. will take on Antonio “Tono” Moran.

The four-round middleweight special attraction will see the professional debut of Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of Muhammad Ali, against an opponent to be named.

This titanic Tulsa tripleheader will be televised live on ESPN & ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

Andrew’s twin brother, bantamweight contender Jason “Mayhem” Moloney, will fight Joshua “Don’t Blink” Greer Jr. in a 10-rounder that will be among the undercard fights streaming live and exclusively on ESPN+ before the televised tripleheader. Tulsa fan-favorite Trey Lippe Morrison (17-0, 17 KOs) and emerging junior lightweight prospect Karlos Balderas (9-1, 8 KOs) will fight on the undercard in six-round bouts, while Tulsa-born heavyweight prospect Jeremiah Milton (3-0, 3 KOs) will see action in a four-rounder.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Tony Holden Productions and Golden Boy Promotions, tickets starting at $49.50 go on sale Tuesday, July 13 at 10 a.m. CST and can be purchased at tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com and at the Box Office at 918-384-ROCK (7625).

“The Hard Rock and the fight fans of Tulsa are in for a treat with a grudge match between Franco and Moloney, an all-action fight between Barboza and Moran, and the professional debut of a special young man in Nico Ali Walsh,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum.

Franco (17-1-2, 8 KOs), from San Antonio, Texas, upset Moloney (21-1, 14 KOs) via unanimous decision last June to win the world title. In their November 2020 rematch, Moloney dominated Franco over the first two rounds before swelling under Franco’s right eye prompted the fight to be stopped. Many ringside observers believed a punch caused the damage, which would’ve resulted in a TKO victory for Moloney. The referee in Nevada determined the swelling came from a headbutt, and following a nearly 30-minute replay review, a no contest meant Franco retained his title. The controversy did not subside, and less than one month after the disputed conclusion, the WBA mandated a third fight.

“I’m very excited for this third fight with Moloney. I’ve been preparing very well for this fight, and I’m feeling stronger than ever,” Franco said. “I hope everybody tunes in come fight night because it’s going to be one to remember. I will remind Moloney why I’m the champ. And still!”

Moloney said, “I’ve had to wait nine months to once again fight for what should have been mine back in November. There is no way I’ll be leaving that ring without my world title this time. I’m sure when he looks at himself in the mirror, he knows deep down he’s not the real champion. He knows there was no head clash. I’ve stayed in the gym and used this time to improve as a fighter. He is up against an even better fighter than he was the last time around. He’s in trouble.”

Barboza (25-0, 10 KOs), from South El Monte, California, is the WBO No. 3 contender, a 29-year-old who has steadily risen the ranks since turning pro more than eight years ago. After a 3-0 2019 campaign that saw him knock out former world champion Mike Alvarado, he notched a pair of significant wins in 2020 with decisions over Tony Luis and Alex Saucedo. Barboza now readies for Moran (26-4-1, 19 KOs), a native of Mexico City who is 2-0-1 since a 2019 defeat to Devin Haney.

Barboza said, “I’ve been in the gym since the Saucedo fight, and I’m looking forward to this one. He’s a tough, experienced fighter, and we’re looking to put on a good show. I don’t pay too much attention to the rankings. I always train like it’s a world title fight, and I expect Moran to give a great effort.”

Jason Moloney (21-2, 18 KOs) is a two-time bantamweight world title challenger who attempted to take down pound-for-pound great Naoya “Monster” Inoue last October. Inoue prevailed by seventh-round knockout, but Moloney returns to action intent on etching his name among the division’s top contenders. Chicago native Greer (22-2-2, 12 KOs), who climbed the world rankings following a string of dramatic knockouts, is 0-1-1 in his last two bouts and eager to recapture the form that saw him knock out seven straight foes from 2017-2019.

Jason Moloney said, “I’m excited to finally be back after what will be nearly 10 months out of the ring. After the disappointment with Inoue, I went straight back into the gym, and I’ve been working extremely hard. I learned a lot from that fight, and it has pushed me and motivated me to improve and reach another level. This is a must-win fight for both myself and Greer, but this is my road back to a world title, and no one will stop me from achieving my dream of becoming champion of the world.”

Greer said, “I’m dialed in and having a great camp in Las Vegas. My trainer, Kay Koroma, has added a lot to my game. No stone will be left unturned. Jason Moloney is another top contender, and at this level, you need other good fighters to bring the best out of you. I’m ready to mix it up with him on August 14. I’m thankful to Top Rank, James Prince and Antonio Leonard for this opportunity.”

 

[reservoirdogs]

this is a nice little card TR put together...jason moloney vs joshua greer is a nice fight for a co main

where the hell is mike plania?

Why Barboza fighting Moran after he just beat Saucedo...

Moloney vs Franco 3 should be good though, second fight was controversial but tbf Moloney thumbed Fanco's eye, don't think it was intentional but he did

Moloney vs Greer is a good fight, I'd make Moloney the favorite

 

[reservoirdogs]

Took them some time didn't it

 

[patscorpio]

Why Barboza fighting Moran after he just beat Saucedo...

Moloney vs Franco 3 should be good though, second fight was controversial but tbf Moloney thumbed Fanco's eye, don't think it was intentional but he did

Moloney vs Greer is a good fight, I'd make Moloney the favorite

both moloney brothers are in good fight at least

im curious to see who ali's grandkid and balderas are facing

tommy morrison's kid is a KO waiting to happen....its funny to me TR keeps trotting his sons out

im guessing maybe its a gimme for barboza even though im sure TR has better 140 fighters than moran...there is a good chance moran will prolly get BODIED!!!

 

[reservoirdogs]

both moloney brothers are in good fight at least

im curious to see who ali's grandkid and balderas are facing

tommy morrison's kid is a KO waiting to happen....its funny to me TR keeps trotting his sons out

im guessing maybe its a gimme for barboza even though im sure TR has better 140 fighters than moran...there is a good chance moran will prolly get BODIED!!!

Barboza not a big hitter but neither is Haney so yeah he could be stopped

Didn't know that guy is Ali's grandson