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Alex was never gonna win, he got ko'd by kevin johnson not too long ago and he isn't that great. Boxing hw div has been dead for so long.
 
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Thoughts on the Mayweather/Maidana fight? What did everyone score it like? I had it 7-5 Mayweather maybe even 6-6. I'll have to rewatch but damn that was close. Maidana really made Mayweather uncomfortable. I think a rematch has to happen.
 
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Had Maidana not gassed in the 9th we might have seen him win. That one judge who scored it 117-111 is just stupid. Maidana threw a lot and landed less, but he did more damage overall. Mayweather landed more, but looked uncomfortable when Maidana was pushing the pace. I agree though Maidana will gain a huge amount of respect after that fight. It was a great fight overall imo.

Also does anyone think that Khan deserves a shot at Money now?
 
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Yeah, the fight was rough to watch, but he really did dominate the fight. I think he needs one more impressive win before Mayweather should even give him a shot. Maybe have Khan fight Broner, Porter, Brook. I honestly would like to see Khan fight Berto. I used to be a big fan of Berto, he has fallen so far over the last couple years
 
#247 ·
Maidana is so wild, Mayweather normally lives on reading the opponents movements but could never read him... had nothing for Maidana early on. Smart to go to the body though, always a good idea against a slugger like Maidana.

As for Khan fighting Mayweather... what exactly has he done since losing to Peterson and Garcia to deserve it? I would much rather see a Maidana rematch.

A few guys deserve that shot more than Khan. Like... Garcia, Lara, hell even Shawn Porter. I'm sure Martinez would come down for it and Golovkin said he would.

And of course... Manny Pacquiao....
 
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Seemed like a classic the huge favorite isn't dominating so he's losing. He got pushed back a lot but it looked like Floyd was outboxing him a lot. Didn't watch every second at the bar but a lot of floyd fans were nervous and people were pissed when he won. Floyd won't stand in front of him in a rematch he'd just outbox him and wash him out.

Khan would get slaughtered. Great when he can improse his game but has defensive flaws, he'd look lost against Floyd. Though he looks to have cleaned up some since leaving Freddie Roach.

How did Bronner look? I know he won didn't see much of his fight at all.

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Seemed like a classic the huge favorite isn't dominating so he's losing. He got pushed back a lot but it looked like Floyd was outboxing him a lot. Didn't watch every second at the bar but a lot of floyd fans were nervous and people were pissed when he won. Floyd won't stand in front of him in a rematch he'd just outbox him and wash him out.

Oh, there was no question that Maidana was winning early rounds, Floyd had no idea what to do with him. Seemed to be just trying to work him out...getting worked over in the process.

He definitely won the fight though.
 
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I think Amir looked better than you're all giving him credit for. At the moment he is really the only guy for Floyd to fight other than a Maidana rematch. Broner needs at least another win and it'll be a frosty day in hell before Mayweather agrees to ger in with Shawn Porter!

For the record I dont think a rematch needs to happen anyways I scored 1, 2, 4, 5, for Maidana, I scored 12 a 10-10 and Mayweather 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 for a 116-113 and I would think its more likely Mayweather esdged one of the rounds I gave to Maidana rather than the other way around.
 
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I think Amir looked better than you're all giving him credit for. At the moment he is really the only guy for Floyd to fight other than a Maidana rematch. Broner needs at least another win and it'll be a frosty day in hell before Mayweather agrees to ger in with Shawn Porter!
Well what about the guy who beat Khan? Danny Garcia. If Floyd has to fight a 140lber.
 
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In reality that fight should have been over in the third and we'd all be talking about a lucky punch. Garcia made him look bad because the ref didn't and Khan's corner wouldn't stop it and sent Amir out there damn near unconscious.

Garcia would get taken apart by Mayweather.

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Mikkel Kessler to fight on, plans return in late 2014

http://www.badlefthook.com/2014/5/7/5691164/mikkel-kessler-to-fight-on-plans-return-in-late-2014



Former super middleweight titleholder Mikkel Kessler contemplated retirement after his 2013 loss to Carl Froch, but the Danish star says he's decided to box on, and is looking to return in October or November of this year.

"I've thought a lot about whether I should continue my career,'' said Kessler via press release from Sauerland Event. "I became a father and I have a life outside of boxing that I really appreciate. I've got a special responsibility. So it was not a decision I took lightly.

"But I still feel I have something to prove. I hate to lose! And I lost my last fight against Carl Froch. Many thought that I would quit, but I owe it to myself and my fans to finish on top. My last performance showed that I still belong at the top. And I know that my fans believe in me.

"I've talked with my team, the people around me, and they are ready to support me on the journey to become world champion again."

Kessler (46-3, 35 KO) lost a clear but competitive decision to Froch in May 2013 at the O2 Arena in London, ending a four-fight win streak that started following his 2009 loss to Andre Ward, the fight that propelled Ward from prospect to top fighter.

The 35-year-old "Viking Warrior" says he's still got passion for the sport, and that's why he's fighting on.

"I still have a desire for boxing. I still love to train, and I believe that I can become a world champion again," he said.

Kessler also isn't looking to make easy fights, with the top names all on his list.

"Now that I've made the decision, it's all in. I'm ready for all the big names out there. Whether it's Ward, Golovkin or Groves, I'm ready. A third fight against Froch, why not? I'll be ready for that too.

"I'm not rusty, but it's been a while since I've boxed, so a fight in October or November would suit me best. At that point, I'd like to have a big fight.

"Like I said; it's all in now. There is no turning back and I believe that I can do it. You don't become world champion five times, if you don't believe in yourself."
Big fan of Mikkel Kessler, hope he still has some W's in him. He got headbutted to a doctor's stoppage against Ward, lost to a great Calzaghe and Froch...he's a true gentleman in a generation of loudmouths in Boxing.
 
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