Why is Vanes fighting an old guy with losing record?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Kid Cubano, Jan 23, 2012.


  1. Kid Cubano

    Kid Cubano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He is fighting Lowry who is 41 yrs old and has won 1 fight like in 6 yrs.The guy has been KO so many times.
    Why doesnt he fights Lara instead? any excuses from his camp or promoters? what about Yudel Jhonson?...
     
  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    28-11 isn't even close to a losing record. :yep In boxing as in team sports that term refers to being below the .500 mark.

    This is definitely a bit of a gimme for the Armenian Nightmare, though. I suppose Lowry "earned" it via his upset knockout of a 20-0 midwestern prospect, but yeah...still...

    He's 41 and has been stopped in five of his six bouts dating back to 2005. It isn't like Martirosyan is in need of an easy night, either. His schedule since Ouma hasn't been particularly tough. :conf Weird choice of opponent, obviously they want Vanes to look good in a blowout on HBO rather than a challenge or opportunity to learn something & improve his rank.
     
  3. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    i really wanna see vanes in step up in competition i actually think he is good alot of ppl dog on him but i see him being pretty dang good and i wanna see him vs a legit 154
     
  4. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Wait, is it a triple-header on February 4th or just a doubleheader??

    HBO only lists Chavez Jr. vs. Rubio and Donaire vs. Vazquez Jr. on its website.

    If Martirosyan vs. Lowry isn't even being televised this matchmaking makes NO sense. What does VM gain by obliterating an old man with nobody even seeing it outside the Alamodome?
     
  5. johnnykoolkid

    johnnykoolkid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I was never really impressed with Martirosyan, he's like Amir Khan with more power, so besides beating Chavez Jr.'s ass in sparring, he hasn't really done anything, oh and beating Ouma
     
  6. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    It's personal.
     
  7. Chiko_Tech

    Chiko_Tech Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Just to keep him busy and not ring rust him. he could be fighting for a title this year He is high on the rankings.
     
  8. v2k987

    v2k987 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Vanes openly ducked Angulo.... what a *****
     
  9. BOGART

    BOGART Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It seems like Martiroysan is staying busy while waiting for the winner of Kirkland-Molina, not a bad idea if he actually goes through with that fight. Martiroysan's schedule hasn't exactly been a tough road so far. He has that nice win over Greene and beat a few tough veterans like Ouma, Roman, and Guiterrez but all those guys were faded by the time Vanes beat them.

    If he faces the Kirkland-Molina winner after that then thats a tough fight against a top contender. If he skips out on that fight then he's going to be known more for the fighters he's avoided instead of the ones he's faced.