"Penalosa is not human"

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  1. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Holy ****, I dont think i ever recall seeing a chin as good as gerry's. Great job by lopez, but im still in awe by the beating gerry took, he (gp) would get hit by literally about 15-20 power shots then blast lopez with outstanding counters out of no where.

    I have a whole new respect for penalosa and a oustanding call by Roach at the perfect time. Very emotional fight. Good ****.
     
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  2. EpsilonAxis

    EpsilonAxis HNIC Full Member

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    One thing I'll say, however, is I agreed with Max (I think) that a lot of those power shots were not totally flush...Penalosa served himself well keeping his hands high for most of the fight.
     
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  3. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Yea I deff agree all of those power shots were not flush, because as you said, penalosa's hands were up the entire fight deflecting quite a few of the never ending amount of power shots thrown.

    But i have been in the ring and know that if your as strong as a juanma even getting hit with your glove against your head or body takes its toll quicker than some would think.
     
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  4. Williams27

    Williams27 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Glancing or not, Penalosa showed great heart and a great chin being a small 122 pounder against a guy who will fight at 126 next year and walks around at 135 lbs.
     
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  5. Capitan

    Capitan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As a person he is very much human.....as a boxer he is a MONSTER!!!!
     
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  6. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    Penalosa is the definition of "professional fighter"
     
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  7. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Ive never complimented a fighter this much after a loss before.

    Gerry Penalosa is the epitome of what boxing is about.
     
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  8. bulakenyo

    bulakenyo Am I a boxing fan yet? Full Member

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    Gerry!

    Gerry!

    Gerry!
     
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  9. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    thats what i was trying to tell those "sweet science, skill is what boxing is all about" guys. we can all apreciate skill but heart and courage is what moves a man and earns the highest respect.
     
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  10. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    :respect
     
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  11. gottagivafight

    gottagivafight When you least expect it, expect it!!! banned Full Member

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    I was gonna thread on that quote from Max, by the way.

    It was the best and most accurate thing I've ever heard him say, or at least the most sensational.
     
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  12. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    I agree 100%. I love all aspects of boxing. As i said earlier, juanma was great tonight, but penalosa gave so much and never truley gave up, he merely listened to his trainer as a truely professional boxer should. And the fact freddy was in tears yet again solidifies what were amazed at right now.

    Someone with boxing skill such as j marquez is amazing when on display, but to me anyway isnt in the league of amazing when compared to what penalosa showed tonight.
     
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  13. kadyo

    kadyo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good for boxing, one of few instaces where the loser is also a winner in the hearts of the people. Congrats to gerry and juanma. Juanma is on his way to becoming the greatest world boxing champion from puerto rico.
     
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  14. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    You sure he wasn't blocking those 15-20 power shots? could he usually does.
     
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  15. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    Penalosa is a ****ing warrior beast.

    He went agro a few times when Lopez hurt him. Just for a moment it looked like he'd start to go, and then Penalosa would snap back with incredible speed and force. He's a killer, man.
     
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