Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to?

janeschicken · 08-09-2012, 12:17 PM

I think Rios/Alvarado might end up being the juiciest of the bunch.

janeschicken · 08-09-2012, 12:22 PM

I also find the Ward vs Dawson fight intriguing, even if it has the potential to be a borefest. Two great technicians.

SHADOW BOX · 08-09-2012, 12:25 PM

I want to see if Chavez jr is all hype or not. This fight will either expose Chavez as a regular good fighter fighter or shut many mouths (if there is no controversy) So for me Chavez jr vs Martinez.

slicksouthpaw16 · 08-09-2012, 12:27 PM

Ward/Dawson (personal favorite based on the style match up) but as far as action, DEFINITELY Rios/Alvarado. I don't see any fight this year living up to that.

slicksouthpaw16 · 08-09-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SHADOW BOX

I want to see if Chavez jr is all hype or not. This fight will either expose Chavez as a regular good fighter fighter or shut many mouths (if there is no controversy) So for me Chavez jr vs Martinez.

He could still be the real deal even if he loses to Martinez (which he will). Martinez is number 3 pound for pound for a reason. The harder he makes the win for Martinez, the better it would do him. He can leave with his credibility in tact.

Hatesrats · 08-09-2012, 12:37 PM

All of the above.
But IF I had to rank 'em in order of preference.

Martinez Vs. Chavez Jr.
Rios Vs. Alvarado
Dawson Vs. Ward
Donaire Vs. Nishioka
GGG Vs. Proska

pride4jc1222 · 08-09-2012, 12:40 PM

Ward vs. Dawson, just because what is at stake for both fighters.

For Ward, the chance to prove that his 2011 Fighter of the Year award was no fluke. With a win, Ward cements himself is boxing's next biggest star, and could vault his way to the top of the P4P list.

For Dawson, the chance to put an end to all questions about his mental toughness. With a win against Ward, Dawson will validate his brilliant performance against Hopkins earlier this year, and put himself in prime position for that 2012 Fighter of the Year award.

Post Box · 08-09-2012, 12:46 PM

Rios vs Alvarado has the makings of an absolute war.

The others are all important and intruiging matchups, I'm expecting a few upsets in there too.

All great fights.

SHADOW BOX · 08-09-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by slicksouthpaw16

He could still be the real deal even if he loses to Martinez (which he will). Martinez is number 3 pound for pound for a reason. The harder he makes the win for Martinez, the better it would do him. He can leave with his credibility in tact.

Agree. I have always thought that in boxing, its not about if you lose its how you lose.

Zopilote · 08-09-2012, 01:28 PM

Tie between Rios/Alvarado and Jr/Maravilla.

Henke67 · 08-09-2012, 01:32 PM

Donaire-Nishioka. Not only does it feature 2 of the top 10 P4P fighters (imo) but, as opposed to Ward-Dawson, it looks as though their styles will mesh to give us an entertaining fight. Both are highly skilled, have fast hands and pretty good power. Really looking forward to this.

GGG-Proksa loses points because of Proksa's last two performances, which have removed a lot of his shine.

They're all good fights though.

jeffjoiner · 08-09-2012, 01:35 PM

Total bias here, but I'm looking forward to the Donaire vs. Nishioka fight because I plan on attending the card with friends and have met Nonito, who is a great guy. The fight itself should be exciting, the venue is great, and there's nothing like a night at the fights with friends.

The Rios vs. Alvarado slugfest as a co-feature is extra sweet.

ripcity · 08-09-2012, 01:42 PM

Ward vs Dawson

MaliBua · 08-09-2012, 02:27 PM

Golo vs Proksa because Golo will be the real deal.

Then comes Martinez vs Chavez jr just because Sergio should easily destroy the fraud..

edit. If Julio wins then I know father time caught Sergio.

Vidic · 08-09-2012, 02:33 PM

Rios should spank Alvarado. Prescott had him completely out on his feet till he (as usual) gassed.

Ward/Dawson & Chavez Martinez

View Poll Results: Which of these fights is the best for you?
Martinez vs Chavez Jr	29	60.42%
Golovkin vs Proksa	2	4.17%
Donaire vs Nishioka	4	8.33%
Rios vs Alvarado	2	4.17%
Ward vs Dawson	11	22.92%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

08-09-2012, 12:17 PM	#1
janeschicken hard work! deadicayshin! East Side Guru Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,087 vCash: 1442	Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? I think Rios/Alvarado might end up being the juiciest of the bunch.
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08-09-2012, 12:22 PM	#2
janeschicken hard work! deadicayshin! East Side Guru Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,087 vCash: 1442	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? I also find the Ward vs Dawson fight intriguing, even if it has the potential to be a borefest. Two great technicians.
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08-09-2012, 12:25 PM	#3
SHADOW BOX SHADOW BOX ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,725 vCash: 1000	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? I want to see if Chavez jr is all hype or not. This fight will either expose Chavez as a regular good fighter fighter or shut many mouths (if there is no controversy) So for me Chavez jr vs Martinez.
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08-09-2012, 12:27 PM	#4
slicksouthpaw16 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Somewhere gone off dat lean! Posts: 911 vCash: 1000	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? Ward/Dawson (personal favorite based on the style match up) but as far as action, DEFINITELY Rios/Alvarado. I don't see any fight this year living up to that.
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08-09-2012, 12:37 PM	#6
Hatesrats "Al Grito De Guerra" East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 25,579 vCash: 0	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? All of the above. But IF I had to rank 'em in order of preference. Martinez Vs. Chavez Jr. Rios Vs. Alvarado Dawson Vs. Ward Donaire Vs. Nishioka GGG Vs. Proska
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08-09-2012, 12:40 PM	#7
pride4jc1222 Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lumberton, NJ Posts: 400 vCash: 1000	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? Ward vs. Dawson, just because what is at stake for both fighters. For Ward, the chance to prove that his 2011 Fighter of the Year award was no fluke. With a win, Ward cements himself is boxing's next biggest star, and could vault his way to the top of the P4P list. For Dawson, the chance to put an end to all questions about his mental toughness. With a win against Ward, Dawson will validate his brilliant performance against Hopkins earlier this year, and put himself in prime position for that 2012 Fighter of the Year award.
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08-09-2012, 12:46 PM	#8
Post Box I'm back too, bitches East Side Guru Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North London Posts: 7,260 vCash: 75	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? Rios vs Alvarado has the makings of an absolute war. The others are all important and intruiging matchups, I'm expecting a few upsets in there too. All great fights.
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08-09-2012, 01:28 PM	#10
Zopilote Dinamita East Side Guru Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Middle of Nowhere Posts: 9,555 vCash: 500	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? Tie between Rios/Alvarado and Jr/Maravilla.
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08-09-2012, 01:32 PM	#11
Henke67 Unbroken History ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Our revenge will be in the laughter of our children Posts: 3,267 vCash: 385	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? Donaire-Nishioka. Not only does it feature 2 of the top 10 P4P fighters (imo) but, as opposed to Ward-Dawson, it looks as though their styles will mesh to give us an entertaining fight. Both are highly skilled, have fast hands and pretty good power. Really looking forward to this. GGG-Proksa loses points because of Proksa's last two performances, which have removed a lot of his shine. They're all good fights though.
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08-09-2012, 01:35 PM	#12
jeffjoiner Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Trying to make a dollar Posts: 9,561 vCash: 5174	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? Total bias here, but I'm looking forward to the Donaire vs. Nishioka fight because I plan on attending the card with friends and have met Nonito, who is a great guy. The fight itself should be exciting, the venue is great, and there's nothing like a night at the fights with friends. The Rios vs. Alvarado slugfest as a co-feature is extra sweet.
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08-09-2012, 01:42 PM	#13
ripcity Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: "Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it." Posts: 10,005 vCash: 845	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? Ward vs Dawson
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08-09-2012, 02:27 PM	#14
MaliBua Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 6,292 vCash: 500	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? Golo vs Proksa because Golo will be the real deal. Then comes Martinez vs Chavez jr just because Sergio should easily destroy the fraud.. edit. If Julio wins then I know father time caught Sergio.
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08-09-2012, 02:33 PM	#15
Vidic Rest in Peace Manny East Side Guru Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 6,613 vCash: 75	Re: Which of these matchups are you most looking forward to? Rios should spank Alvarado. Prescott had him completely out on his feet till he (as usual) gassed. Ward/Dawson & Chavez Martinez
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