the what fights did you watch today\scorecard thread.

[AlFrancis]

Originally Posted by Flea Man

Comin' up this evening;

Jeff Fenech TD4 Carlos Zarate
Fighting Harada UD15 Jose Medel II
Hopefully some more Gavilan

What did you think of the Medel fight? I had it real close.

[Flea Man]

I think I put it in here. Had Harada outworking him throughout I think. I know he got hurt a few times (in the last round as well IIRC) but I remember him hiring Medel then leaning against him on the ropes a fair bit trying not to fall into too many dangerous traps. Not boring, and he got hit a bit but I remner Harada getting much the better of it.

[Addie]

I might watch Rose-Harada again. I can't believe how good Rose looked. Harada was fighting well, but he was well beaten in the end. I haven't seen too many better displays, honestly.

[AlFrancis]

Originally Posted by Addie

I might watch Rose-Harada again. I can't believe how good Rose looked. Harada was fighting well, but he was well beaten in the end. I haven't seen too many better displays, honestly.

A masterclass!

[Nightcrawler]

Originally Posted by Addie

I might watch Rose-Harada again. I can't believe how good Rose looked. Harada was fighting well, but he was well beaten in the end. I haven't seen too many better displays, honestly.

never seen it...i guess i can stomach watching harada get his ass handed to him

[Addie]

Originally Posted by Nightcrawler

never seen it...i guess i can stomach watching harada get his ass handed to him

I like Harada too so I wasn't expecting to enjoy the fight, but if you're a boxing fan you just have to admire the skill on show. Not just on the part of Rose, but also Harada who did play his part and had some success, albeit limited success. You have to watch it.

Edit: Someone noted on the YT version that Rose reminded them of Robinson. I have to to agree.

I watched Robinson-Maxim and Robinson-Graziano at my girlfriend's flat earlier. Amazing respect between the two at the end of the second bout.

Graziano: "I have to say, Ray is a great fighter. I wanted to see just how good. He's the greatest fighter I've ever fought. And he's a wonderful guy too. A credit to the sport."
Commentator: "You're one of the greatest hitters of our times--"
Robinson (interrupting): "...of ALL times!"
Commentator: "...Did you feel you ever hurt Ray?"
Robinson: "I can tell you he did"
Graziano: "Well, I hit him with some shots, but I finally met my master tonight."

[Addie]

Matt Franklin vs Marvin Johnson II

Phwoar! Made Gatti-Ward look like Klitschko-Ibragimov. Saad's punching technique was almost flawless. The right hand that effectively ended proceedings was perfect. Incredible action fight.

[Flea Man]

I agree that Saad trumps Gatti for excitement, mainly because he's a great getting into those situations. Seen his K.O of Mwale? Picture perfect decimation.

No one better from that era to accommodate him than Johnson. You seen the first fight? Another 'Miracle' from Matthew. Mental.

One of my top 5 or so absolute favourite fighters.

[Addie]

Originally Posted by Flea Man

I agree that Saad trumps Gatti for excitement, mainly because he's a great getting into those situations.

No one better from that era to accommodate him than Johnson. You seen the first fight? Another 'Miracle' from Matthew. Mental.

One of my top 5 or so absolute favourite fighters.

I haven't seen their fight the NABF title yet. I've seen Lopez II, which has consistently been among my top 5 for a long time.

What do you think of him offensively, from a technical standpoint? I think his delivery is beautiful.

[Flea Man]

I edited when I realised I hadn't addressed exactly that question

Anyway, his best jabbing performance is the 1st fight with Lopez IMO.

[Addie]

Originally Posted by Flea Man

I edited when I realised I hadn't addressed exactly that question

Anyway, his best jabbing performance is the 1st fight with Lopez IMO.

I'm downloading the fight in full at the moment, but I've seen the knockout. Overhand right, left uppercut? If it is that one, yes, it's incredible.

[Flea Man]

Amazing. One of the best K.Os I've ever seen.

[Lester1583]

Originally Posted by Flea Man

No one better from that era to accommodate him than Johnson. You seen the first fight? Another 'Miracle' from Matthew

Kates fight was great too.

[Addie]

Talk to me about Saad-Conteh 1 and 2, Flea.

[Flea Man]

Originally Posted by Lester1583

Kates fight was great too.

Of course. I prefer it to Lopez II to be honest but of Saad's action comebacks I rate the Johnson fights the best (the 2nd for action, the first for the maddest comebacks) but as I've stated many times one of, if not my alltime favourite fight, is Saad Vs Conteh I. Beautiful, exciting, diverse, satisfyingly close and not controversial regardless of which side of the fence you sit on.

Me? After the 14th I had Saad a point or two ahead so I think he pulled it back miraculously again, but for me I love the technical warfare laid down by both men.

It became even more mystical once I watched Conteh's prior fight (with Burnett) That is a completely shot fighter handed a gift. And then you see him against Saad and it's like he's found himself, he's loving in a bubble; for a short time, he can box close to his very best.

Says something of Saad when he managed to overcome Conteh regardless of his last chance saloon performance in that fight.

I watched their rematch once, years ago and will probably never relive it again. Going off the Burnett fight that's what you think would've happened in their first encounter.

Thankfully it didn't and we got a 15 round title fight that had a bit of everything.