Rexx1240 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Numbers: Paq-Bradley II http://espn.go.com/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/8619/pacquiao-wins-doesnt-sale http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/10912510/manny-pacquiao-timothy-bradley-jr-pay-per-view-sales-dropped-rematch Ben Thompson: "While Arum was quick to point out that the fight was still profitable for everyone involved, one has to wonder if the lower than expected numbers will impact the remainder of Pacquiao's $20 million guarantee, which he has yet to receive (Pacquiao collected a $6 million check on fight night and the remainder of the guarantee is supposed to be paid out in the weeks following the fight)." Edited May 10, 2014 by T-REX1240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Stiverne vs. Arreola II tonight on ESPN Stiverne handled Arreola with ease in their first fight, even dropped him with a nasty shot in the early rounds. Arreola looks to be in good shape for a change, not sure he has the skill to get past Stiverne though. Numbers: Paq-Bradley II http://espn.go.com/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/8619/pacquiao-wins-doesnt-sale http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/10912510/manny-pacquiao-timothy-bradley-jr-pay-per-view-sales-dropped-rematch Ben Thompson: "While Arum was quick to point out that the fight was still profitable for everyone involved, one has to wonder if the lower than expected numbers will impact the remainder of Pacquiao's $20 million guarantee, which he has yet to receive (Pacquiao collected a $6 million check on fight night and the remainder of the guarantee is supposed to be paid out in the weeks following the fight)." I'm surprised it did less than the original, rematches are usually better for business. Edited May 10, 2014 by StillUnknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Stiverne vs. Arreola II tonight on ESPN Stiverne handled Arreola with ease in their first fight, even dropped him with a nasty shot in the early rounds. Arreola looks to be in good shape for a change, not sure he has the skill to get past Stiverne though. I'm surprised it did less than the original, rematches are usually better for business. Remember, Pac was still hot going into Paq/Bradley 1. He's lost quite a bit of lust since the JMM fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Stiverne has fast hands for a HW, finishes Arreola in the 6th round. Arreola looked good for the first 3 rounds, but Stiverne has a good chin and better conditioning. Don King has himself a champion. 2014 and this man is still breathing, I am somewhat surprised. Stiverne vs. Deontay Wilder makes a lot of sense Edited May 11, 2014 by StillUnknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksun247 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Good win by Stiverne. I like Wilder, but I think the jury is still out on him. I like Stiverne in a fight against Wilder. Wilder has KO power, but he hasn't been tested yet. Stiverne can take a punch and he has power too. Arreola was on easy street after that punch. Wilder needs to step up his competition from cab drivers to tomato cans. Should be a decent scrap for as long as it lasts though. Don't want to see that fight on ESPN. Teddy Atlas is annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexx1240 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Another round or 2 and this could have been a devastating outcome for Paulie. Things like this are common but the casual fan doesn't inderstand how brutal the sport really is. Even though Paulie talks at the end of the article about contemplating a comeback, I think he's done; especially since he's now an award winning ringside commentator. http://nypost.com/2014/05/09/concussed-malignaggi-glad-referee-stopped-his-bout-with-porter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexx1240 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero back in the ring next month against Yoshihiro Kamegai. First fight back since he fought Mayweather over a year ago. Pretty decent undercard for the fight: Gary Russell Jr - Vasyl Lomachenko Devon Alexander - Jesus Soto Karass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm really looking forward to that Lomachenko/Russell fight. Their styles could lend to a boring fight, but I'm intrigued anyway. Time to see if Russell Jr has the goods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexx1240 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 http://www.boxinginsider.com/headlines/oscar-de-la-hoya-promises-end-boxings-cold-war/ Oscar De La Hoya: “I’m a promoter for the fans and I want the ‘fans’ to watch the big fights.” #iwillendcoldwar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexx1240 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Harold Knight: Zhang Zhilei reminds me of Lennox Lewis and I'm certain he will become world heavyweight champion http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/latest/feature/harold-knight-zhang-zhilei-reminds-me-of-lennox-lewis-and-i-m-certain-he-will-become-world-heavyweight-champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) Still waiting on those Mayweather/Maidana numbers. I wonder why folks aren't calling for those numbers like they were Pacquiao/Bradley? Anyway, I only saw one reference that said it supposedly did 800-900K. Edited May 17, 2014 by DM72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 http://www.boxinginsider.com/headlines/oscar-de-la-hoya-promises-end-boxings-cold-war/ Oscar De La Hoya: “I’m a promoter for the fans and I want the ‘fans’ to watch the big fights.” #iwillendcoldwar. Seems like Oscar says something like that every 6 months or so Marquez/Alvarado tonight on HBO. Picking Marquez by decision, but almost no result would surprise me. Alvarado has been beat down over his last 5 fights, even when he got the decision. In his last fight, he quit against Provodnikov, and it was probably the right call. On the other hand, Marquez is old and his defense isn't what it used to be. Alvarado stil has most of his power and Marquez has been floored by lesser punchers. I just think Marquez is better overall. He might have to get off the canvas tonight, but he's proven time and time again that he is capable of that. Still waiting on those Mayweather/Maidana numbers. I wonder why folks aren't calling for those numbers like they were Pacquiao/Bradley? Anyway, I only saw one reference that said it supposedly did 800-900K. I read somewhere it was between 750k-900k, but the guy who gave the numbers was waiting on confirmation. Kevin Iole is usually pretty good at PPV predictions, and he said it trending closer to a million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALEOVECHKIN Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Excited for this fight tonight. I have JMM by late KO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksun247 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hoping for a good one, but I think Alvarado wins a lackluster fight by SD. I think father time has caught up to JMM. He has nothing else to prove. He's a HOF'er. He should retire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 This Postol/Aydin fight is doing its best to make sure that I will be half sleep before Marquez/Alvarado starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexx1240 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 This Postol/Aydin fight is doing its best to make sure that I will be half sleep before Marquez/Alvarado starts. You could watch the replay of the Golden Boy card from last Sat on ShowTime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Terrible fight, but an awesome finish. Thats as about as clean a KO as you will see from an uppercut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksun247 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 That was a nice uppercut. Aydin didn't seem like he wanted to be there. Or Postal just discouraged him with his punches. Good win for Postal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Alvarado needs to throw more, he's losing boxing at match at distance. Marquez just looks the better overall fighter after 2 rounds. Alvarado seems slower than I remember, and he was never really fast to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksun247 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I take back what I said about JMM. I think he will KO Alvarado. Alvarado looks like garbage tonight. Don't see the fight going the distance if the fight continues like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) JMM has won every rd through 7. Edited May 18, 2014 by DM72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Marquez looks brilliant, or Alvarado is completely shot. Most likely a combination of the two. Love Marquez's work to the body, this is simply a lesson. Two different skill levels in the ring tonight. Alvarado has decent pop, so theres a chance he could floor Marquez, otherwise, he is roasted tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Marquez knocked Alvarado halfway across the ring with that shot. Time for Alvarado's corner to end this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksun247 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Good punch by JMM. This will be over soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 My oh my what a 1 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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