Kenny Powers
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Slow 5th round, first you could say that about. Thought Thurman won it. 3-2 Thurman, lotta close rounds in there though.
The straight right that landed on Chaves forehead that KO'd him isnt a typical place you see a KO either. Obviously the guy has power.Kinda surprised Thurman got the knockdown with that left to the body. Didn't even land flush.
Most guys who win know what city theyre in though"First of all, I want to thank God, I want to thank Top Rank/Golden Boy for giving me this opportunity, I want to thank Al Haymon, and the great people of <insert city here> for coming out to support me tonight."
- every boxer ever
Doesn't seem like his punches have anything on them.If Arakawa hangs around for a few more rounds, this could be an interesting fight
Great matchmaking so far for Thurman and Omar, these guys are pushing them tonight. Grat action too.I will be shocked if Figueroa doesnt win that 10K for KO of the night
Not a lot, but I dont care if thats Malignaggi throwing those, Arakawa is landing a ton. There is a reason why Figueroa hasnt been moving too much the last couple rounds. Those punches are adding up.Doesn't seem like his punches have anything on them.If Arakawa hangs around for a few more rounds, this could be an interesting fight
I'm not sure he can really win at this point. I thought earlier Figueroa might wear down mentally and physically, but Omar looks ok now.Great fight!!!! this guy just wont stop!
Haha the announcers just name-dropped this fight too.Reminiscent of Bradley/Provodnikov.....lopsided but exciting with 1 overmatched fighter giving it his all. Credit to Arakawa for this battle.
I have to disagree there as Bradkey was almost KO'd multiple times early and late in that fight. Bradley was out on his feet much of that fight as he ate monstrous shots. This is more lopsided, esoecially as it became clear that Omar isn't going to wilt.Reminiscent of Bradley/Provodnikov.....lopsided but exciting with 1 overmatched fighter giving it his all. Credit to Arakawa for this battle.
True, I agree that the Bradley fight was much closer. Still, though, ended up a UD.I have to disagree there as Bradkey was almost KO'd multiple times early and late in that fight. Bradley was out on his feet much of that fight as he ate monstrous shots. This is more lopsided, esoecially as it became clear that Omar isn't going to wilt.Reminiscent of Bradley/Provodnikov.....lopsided but exciting with 1 overmatched fighter giving it his all. Credit to Arakawa for this battle.
Lots of similarities for sure. Both are definitely potential fights of the year. That was just crazy crazy crazy #### right there.BK just best summarized it, "too savage." Good luck to Berto and Soto Karass trying to follow that up.True, I agree that the Bradley fight was much closer. Still, though, ended up a UD.I have to disagree there as Bradkey was almost KO'd multiple times early and late in that fight. Bradley was out on his feet much of that fight as he ate monstrous shots. This is more lopsided, esoecially as it became clear that Omar isn't going to wilt.Reminiscent of Bradley/Provodnikov.....lopsided but exciting with 1 overmatched fighter giving it his all. Credit to Arakawa for this battle.
While both were great fights, IMO they were for different reasons. Bradley was a big favorite, IIRC, and like you said looked like he was done multiple times in the first couple rounds. However he dominated the rest of the fight until the end. The fight tonight, while Omar had a couple KD's, it was constant action from both fighters, and while it looked like Figueroa was always in the lead, Arakawa was relentless. Even in the last few rounds I wasnt sure if Omar was going to pull it off.Ilov80s said:I have to disagree there as Bradkey was almost KO'd multiple times early and late in that fight. Bradley was out on his feet much of that fight as he ate monstrous shots. This is more lopsided, esoecially as it became clear that Omar isn't going to wilt.Steve Tasker said:Reminiscent of Bradley/Provodnikov.....lopsided but exciting with 1 overmatched fighter giving it his all. Credit to Arakawa for this battle.
It's odd, but he is fighting better with one hand, paying more attention to defense.Berto is all heart right now with just one hand.
he reminds me a of a bert cooper mini meIt's odd, but he is fighting better with one hand, paying more attention to defense.Berto is all heart right now with just one hand.
i thought that at first too. after seeing a different angle and him looking like he was in a stupor when he stood up, it seems like a good call.Seems like a quick stoppage but Berto was ####ed up.
Agreed on the quick stoppage, but Berto was likely doneSeems like a quick stoppage but Berto was ####ed up.
Yeah, he was wobbling, balance was off and he seemed to be stumbling the wrong way. It was the right decision. Berto had taken enough.Agreed on the quick stoppage, but Berto was likely doneSeems like a quick stoppage but Berto was ####ed up.
I will watch Berto fight anyone, anytime, but he is not a championship level fighter anymore. He looks shot to me.I wish we couldve saw this fight even strength. Hard to know Berto's future, but this couldve been on the same pace as the first couple fights tonight if Berto didnt get hurt
To me, this fight was sort of the decision on how I thought about Berto going forward. Considering he got hurt, and I believe it, I cant say at this point. He isnt PBF or Pacman quality, but I can see him hanging around as a contender if not belt holder if he's healthy in the division. I wouldnt be surprised if he becomes a welterweight gatekeeper a year or 2 from now, but if he's healthy I think he is better than that.I will watch Berto fight anyone, anytime, but he is not a championship level fighter anymore. He looks shot to me.I wish we couldve saw this fight even strength. Hard to know Berto's future, but this couldve been on the same pace as the first couple fights tonight if Berto didnt get hurt
2013 has been great so far, one of the best years in recent memory and it's only half way through. The fall lineup (on paper) looks to be even stronger:BustedKnuckles said:Good night for the squared circle...been a lot of those lately...boxing is definitely coming back...the talent and match ups are world class
This is what happens when boxing rids itself of parasites like Don King...Golden boy promotions is a class actThe cool thing about bo
2013 has been great so far, one of the best years in recent memory and it's only half way through. The fall lineup (on paper) looks to be even stronger:BustedKnuckles said:Good night for the squared circle...been a lot of those lately...boxing is definitely coming back...the talent and match ups are world class
-Floyd v Canelo
-Manny v Rios
- Garcia v Matthysse
- Bradley v JMM
- Alvarado v Provodnikov
- Haye v Fury
It's a shame GB/Showtime and TR/HBO won't work with each other, but the competition between them outside of the ring is creating great fights, even if those fights are mostly in house guys.This is what happens when boxing rids itself of parasites like Don King...Golden boy promotions is a class actThe cool thing about bo
2013 has been great so far, one of the best years in recent memory and it's only half way through. The fall lineup (on paper) looks to be even stronger:BustedKnuckles said:Good night for the squared circle...been a lot of those lately...boxing is definitely coming back...the talent and match ups are world class
-Floyd v Canelo
-Manny v Rios
- Garcia v Matthysse
- Bradley v JMM
- Alvarado v Provodnikov
- Haye v Fury
Gotta figure that Figeroa won't be able to hang in there with someone that has any kind of power and a decent chin. He has no defense whatsoeverMy God...this Arakawa/Figeroa bout is just amazing...wow.
I'm so impressed with Arakawa's heart and chin...and completely surprised to see him standing after so many powerful body shots and those head shots that continually snapped his head all the way around...but he just kept coming...pawing and punching.
Beautiful...absolutely beautiful. These two created a masterpiece.
However, there isn't another guy at lightweight that would have survived the shots Arakawa took in the first 3 rounds.Gotta figure that Figeroa won't be able to hang in there with someone that has any kind of power and a decent chin. He has no defense whatsoeverMy God...this Arakawa/Figeroa bout is just amazing...wow.
I'm so impressed with Arakawa's heart and chin...and completely surprised to see him standing after so many powerful body shots and those head shots that continually snapped his head all the way around...but he just kept coming...pawing and punching.
Beautiful...absolutely beautiful. These two created a masterpiece.
Agreed, plus maybe Figueroa has a good chin himself.Ilov80s said:However, there isn't another guy at lightweight that would have survived the shots Arakawa took in the first 3 rounds.Penguin said:Gotta figure that Figeroa won't be able to hang in there with someone that has any kind of power and a decent chin. He has no defense whatsoevertdoss said:My God...this Arakawa/Figeroa bout is just amazing...wow.
I'm so impressed with Arakawa's heart and chin...and completely surprised to see him standing after so many powerful body shots and those head shots that continually snapped his head all the way around...but he just kept coming...pawing and punching.
Beautiful...absolutely beautiful. These two created a masterpiece.