Was Oscar-Floyd close?

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  1. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I saw it live and have watched since. I rooted for Oscar and thought he fought well. But I scored it 8-4. Oscar gave away round 9 on after he tired. Oscar did not go to the body enough or jab enough. The fight to me proved prime Oscar would win but he did not win this time. I heard SD and I kind of laughed cause it was not close. I just thought it was vegas and with the build up were just doing the old legend a favor by making it look close on paper and make a dramatic ending to an obvious result.

    My verdict not close.
     
  2. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    If oscar had got a decision, something would have been foul.
     
  3. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    Scored it similar to you at 9-3 in favor of Floyd.
     
  4. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think its sad he even got the verdict by one judge
     
  5. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I keep reading these Manny Floyd debates saying Floyd lost or build up Shane Floyd build ups where the ysay Floyd lost or almost lost and just shake my head
     
  6. caneman

    caneman 100% AllNatural Xylocaine Full Member

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    Tied after 8 rounds. Then Oscar went to "I'll attack Floyd once per round" mode.
     
  7. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I had it about there. A close competitive fight then Oscar gassed and gave away the end
     
  8. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    9-3 PBF or 8-4 PBF
     
  9. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Well depends on how you call a 116-112 scorecard. Close or not?
     
  10. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    It was close but with a clear winner.
     
  11. pehun

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    I scored it 116-111 in favor of floyd.
     
  12. Mind Reader

    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    I gave it to Mayweather close but the clear winner.
     
  13. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I agree with this like a shut out where every round is tough but you know who won the round. Like Katsidis Diaz
     
  14. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member

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    115-113 close but clear for Floyd
     
  15. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Well 116-112 usually means interesting not necessarily close. Especially seeing Oscar had a very weak finish. It was an interesting bout but not as close as some have it