Peterson - Matthyese at 141lb catchweight

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Collie, Apr 9, 2013.


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  1. Collie

    Collie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sorry if this has been posted before. Article on ESB front page, B24 and a million other sites.

    It will mean the bout will be a non-title fight: Peterson will keep his IBF strap win or lose and Matthyese keep his 'interem' belt win or lose. Seems like Golden Boy are keeping their options open for future match-ups vs the likes of Garcia. Seems like exploiting a cheap loop-hole to me.

    Thoughts?
     
    Collie, Apr 9, 2013
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  2. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    I hate these type of catchweights more than the other way.

    If Peterson loses his credibility as champ is seriously diminished.
     
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  3. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    So.

    This fight will not affect either's 140 pound rankings.

    And will not do enough to get either ranked at 147.

    Lose-lose for the fighters and the fans.

    Even if Matthysse wins, he will still have no titles won in his career.
     
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  4. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Let's be real here. It's about time 141 got some new blood. Too long 140, 144, 145 and 147 have been vampirically leeching off of the 141 weight's potential megafights. It's been dry long so, gentlemen, but now the hard rain's a gonna fall.
     
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  5. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    It's a disgrace. It's a good way of GBP ensuring their world titles are spread out amongst their 140 stable. It's better to have two LWW world champions as opposed to one. Gives them more control over the division.
     
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  6. huitzi

    huitzi Well-Known Member Full Member

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    my guess is the want to make it a 10 rounder? to protect PEDerson
     
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  7. MannySteward

    MannySteward Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Oh god. Please dont tell me this is true.

    It is still scheduled for 12 rounds as far as i can see but you make a damn good point
     
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  8. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    Really intesting to see how these two guys will fight..

    Will Peterson try to box? - If we see him backing up and working off the jab then he knows Lucas is dangerous.
    Will Lucas box or go for the kill straight away?
     
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  9. shaunster101

    shaunster101 Yido Full Member

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    This is a pisstake. A complete joked. They're completely taking the fans for a ride on this one. Set up a tournament with the top fighters of a division but then ensure you protect your business interests by removing your fighters belts and rankings from the fights by raising the weight limit to 1lb above the weight limit.
     
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  10. |A|C|S|

    |A|C|S| Boxing Junkie banned

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    This is what I was thinking, I definitely think they are gonna change it to a 10 rounder
     
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  11. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What the flying **** is this ****? Hope Mattysse knocks Peterson's head clean off. They've been pulling this **** on him too long.
     
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  12. PrinceN

    PrinceN Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Why do people care? It is a good fight that people want to see it is not a weight thing. Stop caring about these stupid belts
     
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  13. kommieforniaglo

    kommieforniaglo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I wish it was not a title fight, catch weight cool.
     
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  14. locard

    locard Boxing Addict banned

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    In short it's a ****ing meaningless fight for both fighters
     
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  15. irishny

    irishny Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Since when did people start caring about belts again???
     
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