Teddy Atlas slams Fraud - DLH rematch on Wed night fights!

I'm not an Atlas fan, but he was right on this one.

It was not a close fight. For a split decision, there has been almost zero controversy on this forum -- and posters love to cry robbery here -- about the decision. There would have been a huge uproar had Hoya been gifted the victory, because that's what it would have taken.

Not only was it non-competitive during the second half, the bout lacked consistent action and drama. You were hoping Hoya might land a left hook to make it interesting, but after a while, it was pretty obvious he wouldn't.

There is no reason to believe anything has changed. Hoya will be 16 months older than he was for the first fight, and that obviously won't help him. Given that his age has reduced his workate and stamina, it's difficult to imagine him winning this, unless he simply lands the money punch.

Is that scenario likely enough to justify $60? Don't think so. Not for me, anyway.

The first fight was a glorious reminder that boxing can capture the public's imagination like no other sport; the rematch is a sad refresher that fans too frequently are sold bouts that are all sizzle and no substance.

 

Don't understand all those negative comments about a rematch. The first fight wasn't a KO1 for Floyd last time I checked, it was a tough really really close battle. It wasn't a slugfest if any nubcake thought it would be since Floyd's style doesn't really involve brawling but pure boxing and skills. Still I'd rather see a Cotto rematch instead but a rematch doesn't affect boxing, it was a close fight and a rematch isn't a horrible idea as many think.

 

I think the problem is that the PfP face of boxing is taking that title hostage by not fighting a legitimate opponent. Hoya has no claim over Cotto as the No. 1 contender whatsoever.

I don't blame either guy for taking the fight, because there's too much money to pass up, but it isn't good for boxing.

 

Oh hell yeah DLH doesn't deserve it more than Cotto, but did Cotto ask for it?, DLH sure as hell did. Last time Cotto was asked if he wants to fight Floyd next he said "Whatever my team decides, I'll do". That doesn't mean it's a no and it doesn't mean it's a yes either.

 

How is he not proving it?, your answers are Margarito and Cotto?
You must be a fool man, what did both those guys combined do for Floyd to NEED them for legacy as you're hinting?

 

Thats is why the spot is dying by dumb people buying **** like this.

 

Ramshall i know your a Mexicano but I thought you were going to side with us Boricuas in the Cotto/Marg bout now I see your avatar with marg, dont switch up on us

 

I dont want to get too off topic but I like Marg alot and I still think the Cotto/Marg fight is a toss up cause anything can happen.

 

Mainly because the first fight was a dissapointment in terms of action/drama and there are better fights for the devoted boxing fans out there. And of course, impatience.

As I've said many times before, if Mayweather wanted Cotto, I think we would've gotten Cotto-DLH anyway. Although Cotto-DLH is better than PBF-DLH 2, we'd miss out on Cotto-Margarito, so maybe it turned out for the better.

 

Hey stupid what don't you understand Arum himself that floyd would have excepted the 8 mil but stated that he was unwilling to pay floyd the 8mil plus the 10 mill a peace to fight cotto and Hatton , even though this is the fight that true fight fan wanted , but Arum was unwilling to make happen because of money .. these are Arum word not mine .. but again your too stupid to except the facts.


hey stupid arum didn't have a problem talking about making Pac vs Hatton you goof but according to you Arum would have had a problem with Hatton vs Floyd :huh you seem to have excuses for Arum not making these fights.

shane had a chance to fight floyd but need his tooth pulled don't make me pull the article ..

Floyd was considered green when he started but that didn't stop arum from throwing him in with top contenders or when he threw floyd in with Hernadez .. and how could you consider Cotto green when he has a title ..atsch

what did shane do in the Collozo fight that made floyd afraid of him ?? the collozo fight was not impressive at all in-fact the fight was kinda boring .