The Boxing Thread

[Cross Traffic]

FSN is showing the Chagaev/Valuev WBA heavyweight title fight. Its like watching punch out, little guy taking on Bald Bull. Chagaev won the title on a majority decision. Marciano's record is still safe.

[ASUcruz]

I'm glad Valuev is done. The guy was a circus act. Hopefully he's not a factor anymore.

[Mr. Irreverent]

Pac-Man gets an 8th round KO. Pac had to overcome some adversity, a clash of heads opened up a small cut in the 6th round. Solis was a game fighter but he was just completley outgunned.

I'm not a big fan of the Pac-man, not sure why because it's obvious he's got talent to beat some top opponents. Help me out here ASU, why do I not like him?

[ASUcruz]

I'm not a big fan of the Pac-man, not sure why because it's obvious he's got talent to beat some top opponents. Help me out here ASU, why do I not like him?

No idea. He does have talent to beat top opponents. I know this because he already has done so. He's the king of 130 and was the king at 126. Unless your Mexican, Pac is easy to like. He's a nice guy who is always smiling and he gives the fans what they want. All action all the time. He comes forward and never backs up and he has a great chin that lets him take a ton of punishment. Even though he is the new Mexicutioner, I think a lot of Latinos like and respect Pacquiao because he fights the way a Mexican would fight.

Who are your favorite guys?

[Mr. Irreverent]

No idea. He does have talent to beat top opponents. I know this because he already has done so. He's the king of 130 and was the king at 126. Unless your Mexican, Pac is easy to like. He's a nice guy who is always smiling and he gives the fans what they want. All action all the time. He comes forward and never backs up and he has a great chin that lets him take a ton of punishment. Even though he is the new Mexicutioner, I think a lot of Latinos like and respect Pacquiao because he fights the way a Mexican would fight.

Who are your favorite guys?

I always had mad respect for Barrera in his glory days, I guess I'm also a De la Hoya fan too. To be honest I don't know as much as my friend about boxing (he is obsessed) but I know a thing a or two about it and I can't wait to go see one live!

Maybe I don't like Pac because he has a CD out in the Philipines...

[ASUcruz]

I always had mad respect for Barrera in his glory days, I guess I'm also a De la Hoya fan too. To be honest I don't know as much as my friend about boxing (he is obsessed) but I know a thing a or two about it and I can't wait to go see one live!

Maybe I don't like Pac because he has a CD out in the Philipines...

Yea the whole music thing is pretty bad. It's more hilarious than anything. The guy is such a national treasure that people buy it too. De La Hoya had a flirtation with music as well that was equally bad.

Unless your a huge Morales/Barrera fan I don't see how anyone can not like Pacquiao. Everyone seems to love him, even Mexicans at the very least respect him.

[beardown29]

Has anyone on here seen a big fight (PPV caliber) live? I know ticket prices for decent seats are out of control. Just wondering if it would be worth the money.

[beardown29]

I just watched the first episode of the new HBO special, DeLaHoya/Mayweather 24/7, and I decided that I really hate Mayweather. I understand that alot of his antics are a result of him trying to promote the fight and create some public interest, but stealing Oscar's training gear is going a bit too far.

[GQIQJoe]

Has anyone on here seen a big fight (PPV caliber) live? I know ticket prices for decent seats are out of control. Just wondering if it would be worth the money.

I was a guest of JBruin and pgcruz's last year for Barrera-Juarez I. Boxing live is great, especially if the crowd is in it.

[So Sumi]

I think Mayweather-de la Hoya is going to be a boring fight if you are looking for a knockout. I say Mayweather by decision.

Yup.