Boxing Thread

[Atticus_Finch]

Good fights happen all the time iceman take matthyssee vs Provodnikov that took place a couple of weeks back.  Those are the types of fights that don't get the publicity they deserve. You're lucky to be in the timezone that you are, fights like Alvarez vs Kirkland taking place this weekend are more accessible to you.  Even if my sky box wasn't on the blink (if anyone knows a good dream box man can you PM me please) I would probably give staying up for Alvarez vs Kirkland a miss as the bodyclock is only starting to get back in working order after Vegas.

I would agree that Nostalgia plays tricks on us though, largely due to us forming opinions on the most vivid memory we have that we associate with the most publicised / memorable event. Let's take the example of Corrales. You ask your average fan what is their opinion of Corrales today and I would say 90% of them would say he was a warrior based on that 10th round with Castillo. Very few of them will say he was a coward for being a woman beater (he spent two years in jail for abusing his pregnant wife).  At same time you ask your average fan about Floyd and a lot more of them will have a negative opinion of him as a person as his history of women beating is a lot more current.  While I would never try argue mayweather is a good person he is capable of good deeds.  He paid for Genaro Hernadez's funeral (Mayweather won his first world title by stopping Hernandez) amid little fanfare but that wasn't heavily publicised.  Pacquiao isn't a complete saint but he has a nice guy image as that is what is portrayed through the lens of the worldwide media.

Anyway, I've gone way off tangent there. In conclusion good fights do still happen we just don't get to see them or hear about them as much as we need to.

[JimStynes]

How can people not appreciate this man's boxing skills! Genius.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQYeSXpC244

[gallsman]

Cracking fight last night. Kirkland came to trade and Canelo handled it well and unleashed an absolute barrage for three rounds. Have never seen him as heavy handed as that. One of the most spectacular KOs you'll see for a while. Hope Kirkland is OK.

[ziggy90]

I went to see the Matchroom show at Birmingham's NIA last night and left there very disappointed. Most of the fights were total miss-matches. I don't think I'll be going to any more of Mr Hearn's promotions any time soon.

[bridgegael]

Two good fights last night, alvarez was spectacular-knockout of the year- kirkland came for a brael and got it. Good to see alvarez not celebrating when kirkland was on the canvas.  Love to see alvarez and ggg.
Other good fight was buglioni and markham, ended in a draw which was prob the fairest result. A real slugfest for 10rounds. Will be good to see the rematch.

[bridgegael]

Anthony joshua Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[ziggy90]

I'd say you wouldn't be fit to put any Zzzzzz's through the roof if you were hit a shot like that Brazilian got last night??

[JimStynes]

Alvarez was devastating last night. Kirkland suited him though! Alvarez will be the next ppv star and is amazingly only in his early 20s.

[omaghjoe]

Fair play to Kirkland for coming out to fight a puncher like Canelo like that, made for great viewing, brutal knock down.

I believe Canelo is the only fighter around who could put up a decent fight against Golovkin. Would love to see that fight come off. Canelo would be game for it but would his team let him near him? The other obstacle is Cotto who now wants GGG to give the blessing for the Canelo Cotto fight presumably with the guarentee that Golovkin would fight the winner?

[BennyHarp]

Scott Quigg's next opponent announced today apparently. The talk is Kiko Martinez, that'll be a good barometer to see how good he is.

[Milltown Row2]

Scott Quigg's next opponent announced today apparently. The talk is Kiko Martinez, that'll be a good barometer to see how good he is.

That be a good fight. Will give everyone an idea how good Quigg is or isn't.... Full respect for Kiko, was no mug and in his first fight with Karl he ws boxing very very well until the stoppage... Dates?

[Syferus]

Quigg should be winning well if he has any chance against Frampton.

[Muzz]

Confirmed as Martinez in July.  Queue the talk of must win for Quigg but also if Martinez is past it.

[oakleaflad]

I wonder what the odds will be? I'd fancy a few quid on Martinez at a half decent price.

[Muzz]

I wonder what the odds will be? I'd fancy a few quid on Martinez at a half decent price.

Looked at it earlier - http://www.paddypower.com/bet/boxing/boxing-matches

Quigg 2/9 Martinez 3/1