Devon Alexander/Juan Urango, "Road to Dallas" tonight on HBO

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Hopefully Alexander can have an impressive outing against Urango, a sturdy but beatable opponent.

Given the two very dull personalities of Pacquiao and Clottey, HBO will be working overtime to make this fight interesting to the wider audience.
While this should be a good fight, I don't see what Clottey's done to earn this spot other than be the last welterweight standing in a formerly deep division.
 
I like Alexander and I am definitely pulling for him. My concern is, does he have the power and adaptability to stand up to the constant pressure Urango will put on him. Plus, Urange has been in with stiffer competition than Alexander, so this will definitely be a good test and a possible coming out party for Alexander if he can win and possible win big.

As far as Pac/Clottey, I really believe this was initially view by Pac's camp as a stay busy fight against a psuedo-name Welterweight, in the hopes that the Mayweather camp would pick a less than stellar foe and Pac could adjust his flow. When they picked Mosley, it basically made this fight much much less significant, and the kiss of death in selling a fight a lot of times is too much mutual respect between the fighters. Without that type of controversy in this fight, it will do average numbers, but the other fight will blow this away in terms of sells/buys! Sometimes it's not good to be first...:smh:
 
I like Alexander. Urango is a statue essentially, he's very very slow, but if he lands he could probably knock out a light heavyweight. He shouldn't land though and it should look like the Berto fight I think. I hope then to see Alexander v Bradley yeah.

As far as Pac v Clottey. I think Clottey is a very good fighter. He's an excellent counterpuncher, great defensively (probably a good setup for a Mayweather fight actually) and he's going to be the strongest fighter Pac has ever fought. His problem is when he sees his opponent isn't going anywhere he becomes more interested in not getting hit so he stands there with his gloves up, picking off punches looking like he's getting battered. If he does that against Pac (and he probably will), I wouldn't be surprised if they stopped the fight.
 
I think Floyd did fuck him up picking Shane to fight. Berto dropping out made that possible.

Clottey's good and is a live underdog but he lacks killer instinct. How do you know you have to outright win against Cotto in MSG on the eve of the Puerto Rican Day parade and still not be more aggressive in the last rounds of their fight? I know Cotto got on his bike but Clottey didn't apply enough pressure ala Trinidad/De La Hoya.
 
That was nasty as hell. That was probably the last thing I would've expected, sitting there talking about how hard a puncher Urango is and he gets ko'd with a woo punch.
 
yo I heard Urango ate two uppercut sandwiches...

was it worse than when Diaz ate one via Marquez?
 
Lennox Lewis should be fired for arguing that the second uppercut knocked him down. Urango was finished after the right to the temple. Papa did the right thing in letting it go.

Alexander looked real sharp. Lightweight to junior welterweight has a score of great fights and matchups to offer.
 
Upgrade Dave said:
Lennox Lewis should be fired for arguing that the second uppercut knocked him down. Urango was finished after the right to the temple. Papa did the right thing in letting it go.

Alexander looked real sharp. Lightweight to junior welterweight has a score of great fights and matchups to offer.
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co-sign... Lennox is garbage. Alexander looked real good. I was worried that Urango might land a monster, but dude flip the the script dropped Urango with a mean shot that I didn't see coming.
 
Alaskanredman said:
co-sign... Lennox is garbage. Alexander looked real good. I was worried that Urango might land a monster, but dude flip the the script dropped Urango with a mean shot that I didn't see coming.
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That uppercut was vicious. Lewis is the first guy I've ever seen go from shit to eh back to shit. I'm mad at Roy Jones for continuing to fight when HBO needs him doing color commentary. At least when he was tripping, he was entertaining.
 
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That uppercut was vicious. Lewis is the first guy I've ever seen go from shit to eh back to shit. I'm mad at Roy Jones for continuing to fight when HBO needs him doing color commentary. At least when he was tripping, he was entertaining.
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don't worry, if Roy has any brain or self-respect left he will stop after b-hop beats him.

Oh yeah I forgot, am I the only nigga that peeped how Zab jumped out there like he or Spinks is still relevant? I mean that shit was 5-6 years ago.

Also, the "Road to Dallas" has me more amped to support Clottey.
 
Alaskanredman said:
co-sign... Lennox is garbage. Alexander looked real good. I was worried that Urango might land a monster, but dude flip the the script dropped Urango with a mean shot that I didn't see coming.
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No doubt. He took a couple of good shots too which was a concern I had. It's crazy how a fighter can look physically cut and chiseled like a monster but not really pack as much of a punch as you'd think?!? Also, Alexander's style if marketed right could make him a star because his fights are exciting but he's not out there just winging punches, Dude has skills!

Lennox is a fool! If Papa hadn't stopped the fight when he did Urango would have possibly gotten hurt!!!! Plus, the knockdown was actually worse because it didn't come from a big punch at that moment! It showed that Urango Had no legs and would have been a sitting Duck!!! Kudos to Papa and welcome to center stage Alexander!!!
 
TJervey said:
No doubt. He took a couple of good shots too which was a concern I had. It's crazy how a fighter can look physically cut and chiseled like a monster but not really pack as much of a punch as you'd think?!? Also, Alexander's style if marketed right could make him a star because his fights are exciting but he's not out there just winging punches, Dude has skills!
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co sign Urango looks huge for his weight. When Berto fought him, I mad that Berto was doing all that holding but at the same time I understood cause dude looks like a short super middle weight.
 
TJervey said:
No doubt. He took a couple of good shots too which was a concern I had. It's crazy how a fighter can look physically cut and chiseled like a monster but not really pack as much of a punch as you'd think?!? Also, Alexander's style if marketed right could make him a star because his fights are exciting but he's not out there just winging punches, Dude has skills!
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co sign Urango looks huge for his weight. When Berto fought him, I was mad that Berto was doing all that holding but at the same time I understood cause dude looks like a short super middle weight.
 
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Bradley Not Impressed By Pacquiao-Clottey

Junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley is anxious for a showdown with the best boxers in and around his weight class. And his first target is the man considered by many the #1 fighter in the sport, Manny Pacquiao.

In the March issue of RING Magazine, Bradley derided Pacquiao’s selection of Joshua Clottey as an opponent, questioning why the Filipino icon is taking time to fight an opponent coming off a loss.

“It’s not even about the money. I want to fight the best fighter in the world and I want to see if I can beat him. Manny is human just like I am,” Bradley said. “All I ask is an opportunity. I worked my butt off to get to the number-one spot just to fight him. I don’t want to see Joshua Clottey and Pacquiao. It’s a joke. Miguel Cotto beat Clottey and Pacquiao crushed Cotto. So what do you think Pacquiao will do to Clottey?”

Bradley also had words for Floyd Mayweather. Immediately following the collapse of the Mayweather-Pacquiao bout, there was speculation that Bradley was an option before the Mosley bout was secured.

“It’s a matter of time that the guys who don’t want to fight me will one day fight me. If Floyd Mayweather doesn’t retire before I fight him, I’ll be the first man to beat him. I don’t want to be cocky; I’m just being real.”

You have to admire Bradley’s determination. Unfortunately, those two guys will certainly not look his way anytime soon. However, that doesn’t mean Bradley doesn’t have exciting matchups in his own division. Guys like Amir Khan, Paulie Malignaggi, and possibly Edwin Valero moving up in weight are all excellent matchups.

In my opinion, the young champ should at least stick to junior welterweight for the next year and a half before considering a move up to welterweight.

http://allhiphop.com/stories/lifestylefashion/archive/2010/03/06/22141788.aspx
 
Alaskanredman said:
don't worry, if Roy has any brain or self-respect left he will stop after b-hop beats him.

Oh yeah I forgot, am I the only nigga that peeped how Zab jumped out there like he or Spinks is still relevant? I mean that shit was 5-6 years ago.

Also, the "Road to Dallas" has me more amped to support Clottey.
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Roy is gonna get beat down by B-Hop worse than what Calslappy did to him. It's not gonna be pretty at all.... :smh:

Zab still tryin to get fights...he should just fight some mid-carders, bust em up, and then call for the main guys. Khan/Malignaggi, plus Bradley, Ortiz, and Campbell are the top folks in the division, not including Marquez if he comes back to 140...

Shoot I was supporting Clottey beforehand, especially against Cotto and surely now. I just want him to get that big win, but now doesn't seem to be the right time...I hope I'm wrong, though
 
Alaskanredman said:
Bradley Not Impressed By Pacquiao-Clottey

Junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley is anxious for a showdown with the best boxers in and around his weight class. And his first target is the man considered by many the #1 fighter in the sport, Manny Pacquiao.

In the March issue of RING Magazine, Bradley derided Pacquiao’s selection of Joshua Clottey as an opponent, questioning why the Filipino icon is taking time to fight an opponent coming off a loss.

“It’s not even about the money. I want to fight the best fighter in the world and I want to see if I can beat him. Manny is human just like I am,” Bradley said. “All I ask is an opportunity. I worked my butt off to get to the number-one spot just to fight him. I don’t want to see Joshua Clottey and Pacquiao. It’s a joke. Miguel Cotto beat Clottey and Pacquiao crushed Cotto. So what do you think Pacquiao will do to Clottey?”

Bradley also had words for Floyd Mayweather. Immediately following the collapse of the Mayweather-Pacquiao bout, there was speculation that Bradley was an option before the Mosley bout was secured.

“It’s a matter of time that the guys who don’t want to fight me will one day fight me. If Floyd Mayweather doesn’t retire before I fight him, I’ll be the first man to beat him. I don’t want to be cocky; I’m just being real.”

You have to admire Bradley’s determination. Unfortunately, those two guys will certainly not look his way anytime soon. However, that doesn’t mean Bradley doesn’t have exciting matchups in his own division. Guys like Amir Khan, Paulie Malignaggi, and possibly Edwin Valero moving up in weight are all excellent matchups.
In my opinion, the young champ should at least stick to junior welterweight for the next year and a half before considering a move up to welterweight.

http://allhiphop.com/stories/lifestylefashion/archive/2010/03/06/22141788.aspx
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I understand Bradley wanting to fight Pacquiao or Mayweather but he's got to get his money up first. Nobody knows Timothy Bradley. When he wins, his fights don't go any further than the Boxing section on most big sites like Yahoo! while May and Pac's results are on the first page with the News and celebrity shit. He's where May was prior to beating Gatti: a great fighter with no star appeal. He needs to get Paulie in the ring right now while he's hot and before Paulie gets his head rocked by somebody else. He going to need a couple high profile wins to get in the Mayweather/Pacquiao sweepstakes.
 
Upgrade Dave said:
I understand Bradley wanting to fight Pacquiao or Mayweather but he's got to get his money up first. Nobody knows Timothy Bradley. When he wins, his fights don't go any further than the Boxing section on most big sites like Yahoo! while May and Pac's results are on the first page with the News and celebrity shit. He's where May was prior to beating Gatti: a great fighter with no star appeal. He needs to get Paulie in the ring right now while he's hot and before Paulie gets his head rocked by somebody else. He going to need a couple high profile wins to get in the Mayweather/Pacquiao sweepstakes.
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This is a smart move for Bradley.

Malinaggi is probably the most well known lightweight besides Marquez. Fighting Malinaggi will give Bradley a boost but in reality going after Pac/PBF is where the recognition is at. Malinaggi got his main boost in popularity from jumping in the middle of the Pac/PBF controversy. I have never heard as many motherfuckers talk about Paulie as the did during that fiasco. Malinaggi beat Diaz "twice" and most interesting thing in his career at that point was him talking shit about boxing after the first robbery. And yet, that doesn't even compare to the hype he got from being a potential opponent for either P4P fighter.

So I think it is smart to get in that mix even if you are not even considered to be a true contender.
 
Alaskanredman said:
This is a smart move for Bradley.

Malinaggi is probably the most well known lightweight besides Marquez. Fighting Malinaggi will give Bradley a boost but in reality going after Pac/PBF is where the recognition is at. Malinaggi got his main boost in popularity from jumping in the middle of the Pac/PBF controversy. I have never heard as many motherfuckers talk about Paulie as the did during that fiasco. Malinaggi beat Diaz "twice" and most interesting thing in his career at that point was him talking shit about boxing after the first robbery. And yet, that doesn't even compare to the hype he got from being a potential opponent for either P4P fighter.

So I think it is smart to get in that mix even if you are not even considered to be a true contender.
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I see your point but after the talk, he needs to fight and beat someone that people know. He's not going to talk himself into the May/Pac sweepstakes, he's got to fight his way in. And he better hurry up. I don't see either of them fighting too much longer.
 
Alaskanredman said:
This is a smart move for Bradley.

Malinaggi is probably the most well known lightweight besides Marquez. Fighting Malinaggi will give Bradley a boost but in reality going after Pac/PBF is where the recognition is at. Malinaggi got his main boost in popularity from jumping in the middle of the Pac/PBF controversy. I have never heard as many motherfuckers talk about Paulie as the did during that fiasco. Malinaggi beat Diaz "twice" and most interesting thing in his career at that point was him talking shit about boxing after the first robbery. And yet, that doesn't even compare to the hype he got from being a potential opponent for either P4P fighter.

So I think it is smart to get in that mix even if you are not even considered to be a true contender.
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That's other folks...I will never forget how he ethered the boxing game after that first Diaz fight...

The dealings with the Pac/May situation to me weren't any different than what other boxers have said about it...including Cotto...
 
Bradley's about to get leapfrogged with the Amir Khan-Paulie Malignaggi fight on May 15, promoted by Golden Boy. Instead of trying to talk his way into a fight with Mayweather or Pacquiao, he should focus his energy on fighting the winner of Khan-Malignaggi. Taking a spring fight with Nate Campbell or someone notable wouldn't hurt and would be smart.

Not sure about Khan but he may stop Paulie idk. I'll go with Paulie by split.
 
Upgrade Dave said:
Bradley's about to get leapfrogged with the Amir Khan-Paulie Malignaggi fight on May 15, promoted by Golden Boy. Instead of trying to talk his way into a fight with Mayweather or Pacquiao, he should focus his energy on fighting the winner of Khan-Malignaggi. Taking a spring fight with Nate Campbell or someone notable wouldn't hurt and would be smart.

Not sure about Khan but he may stop Paulie idk. I'll go with Paulie by split.
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I totally agree with your take on bradley. I am all for calling out bigger fights but at this point 140 is pretty deep and there are a number of great match ups for him there. With other notibles fighting each other bradley needs to stay busy to stay relevant. Not enough money in him for any of the bigger names at welter to take a fight with him. I also see khan beating paulie on the score card unless paulie completely dominates him. GB has too much invested in him for the politics of the game not to negatively affects this fight without a dominating performance by Paulie.
 
Upgrade Dave said:
Bradley's about to get leapfrogged with the Amir Khan-Paulie Malignaggi fight on May 15, promoted by Golden Boy. Instead of trying to talk his way into a fight with Mayweather or Pacquiao, he should focus his energy on fighting the winner of Khan-Malignaggi. Taking a spring fight with Nate Campbell or someone notable wouldn't hurt and would be smart.

Not sure about Khan but he may stop Paulie idk. I'll go with Paulie by split.
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Paulie can't beat anyone fresh and on the rise. If Khan gets anywhere near a split decision with Paulie, he should just retire. Paulie sucks. He's lucky he caught Diaz coming off of a beat down to Campbell and a knockout loss to Marquez.
 
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I think Floyd did fuck him up picking Shane to fight. Berto dropping out made that possible.

Clottey's good and is a live underdog but he lacks killer instinct. How do you know you have to outright win against Cotto in MSG on the eve of the Puerto Rican Day parade and still not be more aggressive in the last rounds of their fight? I know Cotto got on his bike but Clottey didn't apply enough pressure ala Trinidad/De La Hoya.
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That nigga did exactly as I feared: timid and lacking in killer instinct. So no more talk about this guy being an elite welterweight. He's good but he had no business in such a high profile fight.
 
Zeferino said:
Paulie can't beat anyone fresh and on the rise. If Khan gets anywhere near a split decision with Paulie, he should just retire. Paulie sucks. He's lucky he caught Diaz coming off of a beat down to Campbell and a knockout loss to Marquez.
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:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

I'm with the choice of Khan by decision...As awkward as Paulie can be, Amir should be able to beat him over 12 rounds...

As far as what happened on Saturday.... :smh: :smh:

Clottey should be banned from boxing for that performance. It was clear that Pac couldn't do much to him early, and was frustrated by the 6th round. Sure it may seem that Clottey graduated from the Winky Wright School of Defense, but he clearly failed his courses at Jab Junior College...
 
tp2001 said:
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

I'm with the choice of Khan by decision...As awkward as Paulie can be, Amir should be able to beat him over 12 rounds...

As far as what happened on Saturday.... :smh: :smh:

Clottey should be banned from boxing for that performance. It was clear that Pac couldn't do much to him early, and was frustrated by the 6th round. Sure it may seem that Clottey graduated from the Winky Wright School of Defense, but he clearly failed his courses at Jab Junior College...
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Yep.
 
Alaskanredman said:
co sign Urango looks huge for his weight. When Berto fought him, I mad that Berto was doing all that holding but at the same time I understood cause dude looks like a short super middle weight.
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word but urango has no legs. his upper body is huge but his legs are like tooth picks
 
Cats at my barbershop think Clottey looked so bad the fight had to be fixed:lol:. And they were serious.
I tried to talk them off the ledge and told them dude just isn't a "primetime player" and froze up on the "big stage". Why take a 6 or even 7 figure payoff when, if you win, you get the winner of Mayweather-Mosley and earn an 8 figure payday?
 
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