I don’t know much about boxing, and it struck me after hearing about the passing of Joe Frazier last night how I wish I knew so much more.
Joe Frazier’s death has me hoping for a comeback of the “sweet science”
November 8, 2011 By 6 Comments
Mayweather v Marquez: The Flashy Undefeated Fighter versus The Mexican Warrior
September 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
For those who can tear their eyes away from college football on Saturday and are willing to shell out some cash for Pay Per View, something big is going down Saturday night.
Floyd “Money” Mayweather will return from his short retirement to step into the ring with Juan Manuel Marquez.
Mayweather stepped away from boxing in 2008 and his return seems to be for the purpose of getting a shot at Manny Pacquiao. Plus, we all know Floyd loves the money.
The build up to this figh has been going on for months. For those of you lucky to have HBO, the series Mayweather Marquez 24/7 has been following the fighters as they train for this bout. The show is worth checking out and gives a real inside look at the lives of the two boxers.
Both Mayweather and Marquez come into this fight as arguably top-5 pound-for-pound boxers. This matchup is the most hyped boxing event since the Pacquiao vs. Hatton fight. Here are the particulars:
- Mayweather-Marquez Date: Saturday, September 19th
- Mayweather-Marquez Time: 10:15 ET
- Mayweather-Marquez Location: MGM Grand in Las Vegas
- Mayweather-Marquez TV: HBO Pay-Per-Piew
Comparing the fighters:
Floyd “Money” Mayweather
- 39-0-0 25 KO’s
- Age: 32
- Height: 5’8”
- Reach: 72”
- Champion in 5 weight classes
Juan Manuel Marquez
- 50-4-1 37 KO’s
- Age: 36
- Height: 5’7”
- Reach: 67”
- Champion in 3 weight classes
This is a matchup of two counter-punchers, meaning this fight will not likely end in the early rounds. It will be interesting to see which fighter will be the aggressor and try to set the tempo.
Keys to the Fight
Mayweather:
- Is still undefeated. A zero in the loss column is pretty good by boxing standards I would think.
- Bigger, faster, and stronger than Marquez.
- Gets his knockouts by landing punches in large numbers and using combinations.
- To win the fight: Mayweather needs to wear down Marquez by racking up the punch stats and working for a late round knockout.
Marquez:
- More experienced than Mayweather.
- Adapts to opponents styles very well.
- Fighting with a purpose, as the Mexican Independence Day is September 16.
- To win the fight: Must frustrate Mayweather with defense and look to outbox him with counter punches to work for a win by decision.
This fight can go either way because these are two of the best boxers of our generation. But I am going with “Money” to win this fight because he has the speed and strength advantage as well as the fact he is still undefeated. (The fact Mayweather is from Grand Rapids, MI might have something to do with it as well.)
My prediction: Mayweather wins by KO in Round 8.
My quote of the month: “I feel like can’t nobody f#@% with me. I feel like I’m the best there is.” — Floyd Mayweather on Mayweather Marquez 24/7
Boxing: Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton Preview, Odds, and Prediction
April 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
The boxing fight of the year is coming up this Saturday as Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao get ready to square off on May 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Before we get into a preview and prediction, here are the particulars:
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Manny Pacquiao v Ricky Hatton Preview
- What: 12 Round Welterweight Bout
- Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao Record: 48-3-2, 36 KOs
- Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton Record: 45-1, 32 KOs
- Pacquiao-Hatton Date: May 2, 2009
- Pacquiao-Hatton Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Pacquiao-Hatton Location: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
- Pacquiao-Hatton TV: Live on HBO PPV
- Pacquiao-Hatton Odds / Lines: See below
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The last time boxing betting fans recall seeing “The Hitman†Hatton in a marquee fight, he ended up with a bruised face and bruised ego with a 10th-round TKO at the gloves of Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The main concern for anyone betting the Hatton odds is whether or not he has recovered from that loss. Hatton and Mayweather Jr. really hated each other and it destroyed Hatton’s confidence to lose to a fighter as cocky as Mayweather Jr.
It took Hatton a while to bounce back and it’s definitely surprising to hear a former champion talk about crying himself to sleep after losing a fight.
Boxing betting experts know that a boxer is never the same after his first knockout, which is the main concern here. Hatton showed that was in fact the case when he fought Juan Lazcano in his follow up fight and nearly lost.
Hatton has made a change in his training camp, which comes as a surprise to many. Hatton has been training with Floyd May
weather Sr. for the fight against Pacquiao, which is an interesting choice.
Hatton and Mayweather Sr. couldn’t be more opposite. Hatton is humble while Mayweather Sr., like his son, is as arrogant as they get. Hatton’s style of boxing has always led to him going forward and being the aggressor, yet Mayweather Sr. is teaching Hatton some defensive skills.
It’s an interesting mix, which a lot of boxing betting fans aren’t sure will pay off.
In the other corner, you won’t find a trainer-fighter relationship that is closer than Pacquiao and trainer Freddie Roach.
Roach has his fighter peaking right now, which will make it really tough on Hatton. Pacquiao presents similar speed that Hatton proved he couldn’t handle against Mayweather Jr. but Pacquiao also has power.
These two fighters are simply at different ends of the spectrum. Pacquiao is in his prime while another ugly loss here could genuinely be the last for Hatton. Furthermore, it doesn’t look like Hatton is over his last loss while Pacquiao is as focused as it gets.
It doesn’t look good for Hatton as May 2 approaches while the Pacquiao odds keep looking better and better. One thing is for sure: with two fighters who prefer confrontation over dancing, the bout this Saturday should be electric.
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Here are the most updated odds and lines, courtesy of BetUs.com:
