GREENandYELLOW
2x...and defending
Dan Rafael chat wrap 7/6:
Pacquiao vs. Horn:
- Scored the fight 9-3 Pacquiao. Could see 8-4. At best it is 7-5 Horn, but he really didn't win 7 rounds.
- When he heard the judging panel he thought it was a weak crew. Judges need better training. Not good when all 3 judges think a fighter won, but the majority of the world thinks the other guy won.
- Maybe judges saw the blood from Pacquiao and scored the blood.
- Almost certain Pacquiao will go for the rematch. Win or lose, Pacquiao should retire after that.
- Thought Mark Nelson did a good job refereeing the fight.
- The two stories from the fight: Pacquiao got robbed and Pacquiao is no longer an elite fighter.
- Worse decision: Pacquiao vs. Bradley 1 or Horn? Bradley. One of the worst decisions in boxing history.
- Laughed when Horn called out Mayweather.
- Rematch won't be in the US.
The rest of boxing:
- Sergio Martinez is a second tier all time MW, not in the SRR, Hagler, Hopkins, Monzon class. HOF'er in waiting.
- CW tournament is fantastic and loaded with talent. SMW does not have nearly the depth to make good matchups across the board.
- Rob Brant is a darkhorse for the SMW tournament.
- Lots of good matchups for the CW's you can make in the first round. Hopes we don't see a Breidis-Huck rematch right away.
- Would have preferred Glowacki over Perez in the tournament. Perez hasn't earned it.
- Root for Eubank to beat Abraham, so Abraham doesn't make the SMW tournament. Hard for many to root for Eubank though.
- Linares is supposed to fight Sept. 23 on HBO, potentially vs. Salido. Has not heard rumors he will sign with Schaefer. He currently is with Mr. Honda and GB.
- Talked with Hopkins earlier and he was in California at a friend's wedding and said he was working out. Joked about a comeback and Hopkins said no way. He is officially retired.
- Thinks the Connor fight is a one and done for Mayweather. There isn't anything out there that can generate this money, so after the fight believes he goes back into retirement.
- Spence will fight before the end of the year. Hasn't heard anything on opponents, dates, or TV network.
- Duran vs. Lomachenko at 135? Duran is the greatest ever at 135 and had no peer. Duran.
- Tim Bradley's next fight might be vs. Olympian Jose Ramirez. Interesting crossroads fight.
- Thoughts on Mick Conlan? Excellent prospect and big personality.
- Fights haven't been taking place at casinos in Atlantic City because for the most part they are all in bankruptcy.
- Lots of promotional companies are having good years. GB, TR with ESPN, K2, Eddie Hearn, and PBC on Showtime all doing well this year.
- Hearing Mares vs. LSC will now be Oct. 7.
- Froch for HOF? Probably.
- The reason why Joshua didn't get stripped by the IBF and Tyson Fury did? Joshua asked for an exception before the deadline, Fury did not.
- Not surprised that Kovalev-Ward 2 did poor numbers. The promotion was horrible.
- Would still like to see Stevenson-Kovalev, but would prefer Stevenson-Ward.
- No idea on Ward's next promotional move. You can bet he will be making less in his next fight.
- Toussaint clearly beat Shane Mosley Jr.
- Betting the Mayweather vs. McGregor PPV will be $99.
- Haye says he will be back this year. Imagines a fall rematch with Bellew.
- Still expects a Joshua vs. Klitschko rematch.
- Joshua vs. Pulev? Joshua would KO him.
Pacquiao vs. Horn:
- Scored the fight 9-3 Pacquiao. Could see 8-4. At best it is 7-5 Horn, but he really didn't win 7 rounds.
- When he heard the judging panel he thought it was a weak crew. Judges need better training. Not good when all 3 judges think a fighter won, but the majority of the world thinks the other guy won.
- Maybe judges saw the blood from Pacquiao and scored the blood.
- Almost certain Pacquiao will go for the rematch. Win or lose, Pacquiao should retire after that.
- Thought Mark Nelson did a good job refereeing the fight.
- The two stories from the fight: Pacquiao got robbed and Pacquiao is no longer an elite fighter.
- Worse decision: Pacquiao vs. Bradley 1 or Horn? Bradley. One of the worst decisions in boxing history.
- Laughed when Horn called out Mayweather.
- Rematch won't be in the US.
The rest of boxing:
- Sergio Martinez is a second tier all time MW, not in the SRR, Hagler, Hopkins, Monzon class. HOF'er in waiting.
- CW tournament is fantastic and loaded with talent. SMW does not have nearly the depth to make good matchups across the board.
- Rob Brant is a darkhorse for the SMW tournament.
- Lots of good matchups for the CW's you can make in the first round. Hopes we don't see a Breidis-Huck rematch right away.
- Would have preferred Glowacki over Perez in the tournament. Perez hasn't earned it.
- Root for Eubank to beat Abraham, so Abraham doesn't make the SMW tournament. Hard for many to root for Eubank though.
- Linares is supposed to fight Sept. 23 on HBO, potentially vs. Salido. Has not heard rumors he will sign with Schaefer. He currently is with Mr. Honda and GB.
- Talked with Hopkins earlier and he was in California at a friend's wedding and said he was working out. Joked about a comeback and Hopkins said no way. He is officially retired.
- Thinks the Connor fight is a one and done for Mayweather. There isn't anything out there that can generate this money, so after the fight believes he goes back into retirement.
- Spence will fight before the end of the year. Hasn't heard anything on opponents, dates, or TV network.
- Duran vs. Lomachenko at 135? Duran is the greatest ever at 135 and had no peer. Duran.
- Tim Bradley's next fight might be vs. Olympian Jose Ramirez. Interesting crossroads fight.
- Thoughts on Mick Conlan? Excellent prospect and big personality.
- Fights haven't been taking place at casinos in Atlantic City because for the most part they are all in bankruptcy.
- Lots of promotional companies are having good years. GB, TR with ESPN, K2, Eddie Hearn, and PBC on Showtime all doing well this year.
- Hearing Mares vs. LSC will now be Oct. 7.
- Froch for HOF? Probably.
- The reason why Joshua didn't get stripped by the IBF and Tyson Fury did? Joshua asked for an exception before the deadline, Fury did not.
- Not surprised that Kovalev-Ward 2 did poor numbers. The promotion was horrible.
- Would still like to see Stevenson-Kovalev, but would prefer Stevenson-Ward.
- No idea on Ward's next promotional move. You can bet he will be making less in his next fight.
- Toussaint clearly beat Shane Mosley Jr.
- Betting the Mayweather vs. McGregor PPV will be $99.
- Haye says he will be back this year. Imagines a fall rematch with Bellew.
- Still expects a Joshua vs. Klitschko rematch.
- Joshua vs. Pulev? Joshua would KO him.
according to ya ggg is this killer and all that moving up to fight him >> Andrade who only fights every 3rd summer solstice.
