Kirk's ESB Championships 2011

freddy-wak · Sep 29, 2011

Olesegun UD

jordan1 · Sep 29, 2011

Robney said: ↑

Kirk, please note:
My Roman Gonzalez KO pick is also in effect if he fights Daniel Attah :good

And if it counts:

Sammy Gutierrez vs. Roilo Golez

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Roman Gonzalez he is fighting Omar Soto that is up on Boxrec, I hope so.

FIGHTER2R · Sep 29, 2011

Cunningham ud. Sylvester ud. Murat ud. Oquendo tko. Roman martinez tko. Rees tko. Sergio martinez tko. Lee ud. Chilemba ud. Gonzalez tko. Nishioka ud. Miyazki tko. Soto karass tko.

FIGHTER2R · Sep 29, 2011

Olusegun ud. All picks subject to change.

FIGHTER2R · Sep 29, 2011

If it counts, gutierrez tko.

Bad Boyz · Sep 29, 2011

10/1: Martinez
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Barker
10/1: J.M. Lopez
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Oliver (I think it will end very early, but just hoping for Juanma to get some rounds under his belt after such a defeat).

Pimp C · Sep 29, 2011

Olesegun UD
Cunningham UD
Sylvester UD
Murat UD
Oquendo KO
Roman Martinez TKO
Rees TKO
Sergio Martinez TKO
Lee TKO
Chilemba UD
Gonzalez TKO
Nishioka UD
Kamegai UD
Miyazaki TKO

J Griz 757 · Sep 29, 2011

DemolitionDan said: ↑

Ajose Olusegun vs. Ali Chebah- Ajose Olusegun by UD
Steve Cunningham vs. Yoan Pablo Hernandez - Yoan Pablo Hernandez by UD
Sebastian Sylvester vs. Grzegorz Proksa - Sebastian Sylvester by SD
Karo Murat vs. Gabriel Campillo II- Karo Murat by UD
Sammy Gutierrez vs. Roilo Golez - Sammy Gutierrez by KO
Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Mike Oliver- Juan Manuel Lopez by KO
Roman Martinez vs. Daniel Attah- Roman Martinez by KO
Jonathan Oquendo vs. Jose Luis Arazia- Jonathan Oquendo by KO
Gavin Rees vs. Derry Mathews - Gavin Rees by KO
Sergio Martinez vs. Darren Barker- Sergio Martinez by KO
Andy Lee vs. Brian Vera II- Andy Lee by UD
Isaac Chilemba vs. Jameson Bostic- Isaac Chilemba by UD
Roman Gonzalez vs. Omar Soto - Roman Gonzalez by KO
Toshiaki Nishioka vs. Rafael Marquez - Rafael Marquez by KO

Last week was a very poor effort in the boxing world following the Mayweather-Ortiz fight. This week though, we are getting the big bang. Just a massive boxing week and boxing shows just how global it is this week. Three great fights in Germany, Puerto Rico is showcasing a tripleheader, a quick stop by Mexico, a South African, a Brit, and a couple of Japanese fellows are coming to the States. It very much is a massive global sport and this week really proves it. Big week and lets dive right in.

Starting off on Fridays ShoBox The New Generation Ajose Olusegun and Ali Chebah are going at it. Olusegun is one of two best kept secrets in boxing (Ill get into the other one here in a second) Olusegun is very talented, but just hasnt gotten his shot yet. Chebah, same thing, to an extent. He has lost already though to journeyman Reyes Sanchez. Sanchez who is a bit crude, and doesnt have much pop was able to stop Chebah. And beat him up pretty good. Olusegun is very tricky, very crafty, nice, fast, and decent pop. Olusegun may not be pleasing to the eye at times, but he gets the job done. Chebah nice, tight, boxing skills, but does have that shaky beard. I think this is a good close fight. One that goes to the cards and in favor for Ajose Olusegun.

On Saturday, in Germany Sebastian Sylvester weighs a bit less now. He lost his world title belt to very skilled Australian Daniel Geale. Sylvester is looking to bounce back and it isnt against a soft touch. Grzegorz Proksa Super G. Floyd might be a G, but Proksa the Pollock is a Super G. He is a very confident, young, undefeated fighter, but he hasnt really fought anyone of note. This is a very big jump in class. He only has one real notable name and that is Pablo Navascues and won the EBU 160 title, and not only did he do that, but he traveled to Spain and knocked him out. That definitely raises eyebrows. You might say, well, that is just one fight and he might have a bit of a padded record, which is true, but he does have the skills of an undefeated fighter. At this moment, Super G Grzegorz Proska is the best kept secret in boxing. Nobody talks about him, but after Saturday night that will not be the case. Proska just has loads and loads of talent. This kid is confident and that is exactly his fighting style. No defense, he just has his gloves down and moves his head. Very fast, and lots of power in that left hand, his favorite punch. He throws it quite a bit, and leans forward and gets off balance. Thats just his confidence he knows he can and will get out of the way and can afford to do that. He is a very talented fighter and I cant wait for the whole world to see him. The only question marks are his chin and heart. Very much unknown if he can take a shot yet, but in this fight he doesnt have to worry about Sylvesters power, he has average power. This fight is very much like the Geale-Sylvester fight. The much better fighter is obvious, its just whether or not can he get a decision. This is the case as well. Proska can do so many more things than Sylvester. Proska will be popping that left hand jab, moving in and out hands down firing shots, while Sylvester will land the odd jab every now and again. If this were any where else Proska wins this fight hands down, but in Germany, this fight is a toss up 50/50 fight. And after last week, robberies are in full force. Unfortunately, I think this fight is a big robbery and Sylvester gets the undeserved split decision victory. I may change it though and just end up going with the better fighter, but win or lose, Proska will get the recognition he deserves at 160.

Also, on the card is a rematch of about 3 years back. Karo Murat and Gabriel Campillo are going at it again, and to start things off he looks like Arthur Abraham and Marco Huck. I dont know, but I think if Arthur Abraham and Marco Huck had a love child it would look like Karo Murat. Anyway, last year Murat suffered his first loss to Nathan Cleverly. He was stopped in the 10th round of a very good fight. Murat is one of those typical Germany fighters, they all have that style of gloves up, come forward, and flick out punches. Gabriel Campillo has that shell defense as well, boxes a bit more, he is a very good boxer. His last loss on his record was to Beibut Shumenov. A fight, in which, he blooded up and battered Shumenov and he didnt get the decision. That was one of the biggest robberies of last year. Hes won a couple of tune up fights since then and is now getting a shot at redemption, a shot of avenging one of his losses. Now, if you havent seen the first fight, it was close, and I didnt have a problem with the judges scorecards. Every round was close with both fighters hitting gloves quite often. Very very few real clean shots, and thats probably the way this fight will go. Murat will come forward, guard up and Campillo will be on the outside firing off shots that hit off Murats gloves. Murat comes forward and fires off shots that hit off Campillos gloves as well. This fight is pretty much a grantee to go the distance. Both fighters are strong and both have good defense. Ill go with Murat winning this fight again, this time by unanimous decision.

Steve Cunningham vs. Joan Pablo Hernandez is a very good fight and one that is pitting 2 of the top 5 Cruiserweights in the world. Steve Cunningham you would have to rate number 1 just because he has traveled and has a very good resume beating the likes of Guillermo Jones, Marco Huck, avenging a loss to Krzysztof Wlodarczyk, and last year beating Troy Ross. Against Troy Ross though, Cunningham didnt look 100% sharp. He was dropped in the 4th, and wasnt at his best against the mobile southpaw. And quite frankly, he was a bit lucky that in the same round Cunningham thumbed Ross in the eye and Ross suffered a cut in a very bad spot, and the fight was stopped. Thus, Cunningham winning via 5th round TKO. His most recent fight against Enad Licina he again won this time by UD, but again, he didnt look like the same Cunningham. After the fight he looked quite tired and not much going on. Hernandez meanwhile is on the up and up, hes only 26 years old, and heading into his prime. His last fight was against really his first real notable opponent, Robert Herelius, since his loss to Wayne Braithwaite back in 2008. Hernandez looked pretty good defeating Herelius. Used his big frame, stayed on the outside and used a terrific right hook and straight left hand to breakdown and knockout Herelius. My main gripe is that he doesnt use his jab often enough. For a man of his size, he doesnt use that jab often enough. He has a pretty good one when he does use it though. So, in this fight, Im expecting Hernandez to come out stand in front, move a little bit, with that guard up and pop out the straight left, right hook at times. Cunningham will try and jab his way, use a lot of movement and throw out wild left hooks and right hands to break through Hernandez guard. Both fighters have shaky chins. If they get caught with a good shot, they will be hurt. Also, one interesting note is, I wonder who the judges will favor in a close fight? Hernandez, like most Cuban fighters when they defect, signed over to fight in Germany and has fought all his fights in Germany. Cunningham, just signed with Sauerland, and has recently fought over in Germany. It is quite interesting that is, just something to keep in mind. Anyway, prediction time, I have Yoan Pablo Hernandez winning this fight. Early in the fight I think they go back and forth both fighters have their share of rounds. But towards the end, I expect Hernandez youth, to overcome Cunninghams age. Late in the fight Im expecting Hernandez to start to open up and maybe hurt Cunningham and with that squeaking out a very close unanimous decision victory.
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"Floyd might be a G but..."

Good **** as always Dan, you a G :yep :good

DemolitionDan · Sep 29, 2011

BigBone said: ↑

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iabC7-9YUG4

Also, it's about time ESB makes your write-ups front page Dan, your predictions and IB's RBRs are without a question top quality.
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:think Yeah, that would be pretty cool. I guess if the people at ESB liked my write ups, then yeah that'd be cool. Sounds like fun.

Tackleberry said: ↑

WHY?! What have I ever done to you DemoDan? This would have been a war!
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That was definitely the 2nd best fight on paper. This weekend is not going to be quite as perfect without that fight. :twisted:

J Griz 757 said: ↑

"Floyd might be a G but..."

Good **** as always Dan, you a G :yep :good
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Gracias, I thought that was a pretty funny line.

FIGHTER2R · Sep 29, 2011

Kirk, i changed olesegun pick from tko to ud.

FIGHTER2R · Sep 29, 2011

If they are still on change my soto karras pick to kamegai ud, thanks.

kirk · Sep 29, 2011

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- DANS BREAKDOWNS -

Last week was a very poor effort in the boxing world following the Mayweather-Ortiz fight. This week though, we are getting the big bang. Just a massive boxing week and boxing shows just how global it is this week. Three great fights in Germany, Puerto Rico is showcasing a tripleheader, a quick stop by Mexico, a South African, a Brit, and a couple of Japanese fellows are coming to the States. It very much is a massive global sport and this week really proves it. Big week and let’s dive right in.

Ajose Olusegun vs. Ali Chebah

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Sebastian Sylvester vs. Grzegorz Proksa

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Karo Murat vs. Gabriel Campillo II

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Steve Cunningham vs. Yoan Pablo Hernandez

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kirk · Sep 29, 2011

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- DANS BREAKDOWNS PART 2-

Gavin Rees vs. Derry Mathews

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Sammy Gutierrez vs. Roilo Golez

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Jonathan Oquendo vs. Jose Luis Arazia

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Isaac Chilemba vs. Jameson Bostic

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Andy Lee vs. Brian Vera II

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kirk · Sep 29, 2011

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- DANS BREAKDOWNS PART 3 -

Roman Gonzalez vs. Omar Soto

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Sergio Martinez vs. Darren Barker
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Toshiaki Nishioka vs. Rafael Marquez
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BigBone · Sep 30, 2011

I'm looking for a
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bet on Marquez, I'm taking Speed King Nishioka! :deal

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