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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Dec 6, 2008 2:37:48 GMT -5
Some say it should be the fight of the year others say its a "circus" match because of the fact that both of them are moving from their weight classes to be able to make it happen. I think its gonna be a great fight. Oscar will start the fight trying to use his longer reach with his jab but Manny is so quick and throws so many punches that by the end of the fight i really see them going at it and forgetting about their strategy. Pretty fucking pumped to see it.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Dec 6, 2008 2:41:52 GMT -5
Pac's is moving up to fight De La Hoya? Should be fun. De La Hoya is mad old,s hit
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Post by Rocky on Dec 6, 2008 2:44:40 GMT -5
I'm so excited about this fight. I've gotten pretty into boxing since we watched a fight at Dan's house last year, and have been reading about this one for a few weeks, keeping up every day etc. I am rooting for Manny, but I just wish I could watch it. Maybe I'll find somewhere to go, but probably not. De La Hoya is bigger and favored. He gets lighter gloves because of the weight class too which could give him some more quickness. IDK, I think he'll probably win but I hope he doesn't.
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Post by Rocky on Dec 6, 2008 2:44:18 GMT -5
Pac's is moving up to fight De La Hoya? Should be fun. De La Hoya is mad old,s hit And De La Hoya is moving down.
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Post by Phoenix Phil on Dec 6, 2008 2:47:17 GMT -5
i thought Pacquiao was the favorite...?
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Post by Gossip Girl on Dec 6, 2008 2:48:43 GMT -5
Pacs is considered one of the best pound for pound fighters
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Dec 6, 2008 2:47:45 GMT -5
A lot of people think Manny will win but I really see Oscar knocking him out. People don't give Oscar enough credit to his power on his left hook but i think that going down a class increased his speed while also keeping his power. I just his last fight when he was in this weight class back in '99 against Ike Quartey. He almost lost but damn did he put on a show in the 12th round. Damn that was a fucking great fight,.
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Post by DB on Dec 6, 2008 2:52:32 GMT -5
nanz we should watch it if I am not wasted.
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Dec 6, 2008 2:54:03 GMT -5
My dad is ordering the fight and my uncles are coming over. You can come if you want!
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Post by Rocky on Dec 6, 2008 2:55:22 GMT -5
i thought Pacquiao was the favorite...? I've seen people pick Pacquiao, but I've seen De La Hoya favored more. IDK, I guess it is really close.
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Post by Rocky on Dec 6, 2008 2:55:54 GMT -5
You guys are making me sad, I want to watch.
Na I'm not sad. I'm happy.
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Post by DB on Dec 6, 2008 3:00:06 GMT -5
My dad is ordering the fight and my uncles are coming over. You can come if you want! yooo maybess be there. i will let u know balla
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Dec 6, 2008 2:59:46 GMT -5
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Post by Rocky on Dec 6, 2008 3:02:53 GMT -5
Boxing is so sick.
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Post by Rocky on Dec 6, 2008 3:03:14 GMT -5
I couldn't take watching UFC or something like that. I don't think I could stomach it.
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Dec 6, 2008 3:02:41 GMT -5
Boxing is sick when you have big time fighters up there. There is so much build up its so sick. I love it.
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Post by Rocky on Dec 6, 2008 3:04:57 GMT -5
Boxing is sick when you have big time fighters up there. There is so much build up its so sick. I love it. How old is pac
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Dec 6, 2008 3:03:58 GMT -5
A big time fight in boxing with guys like De La Hoya or Mayweather >>>>>>> than any big time UFC fight.
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Post by Rocky on Dec 6, 2008 3:07:40 GMT -5
A big time fight in boxing with guys like De La Hoya or Mayweather >>>>>>> than any big time UFC fight. Of course. I also love how passionate some people are about boxing. I need to make some money in my life so I can spend money on these things and not have to shut the lights off for a week to make up for it.
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Dec 6, 2008 3:07:46 GMT -5
Boxing is sick when you have big time fighters up there. There is so much build up its so sick. I love it. How old is pac 29 and oscar is i think 35
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Dec 6, 2008 3:08:53 GMT -5
A big time fight in boxing with guys like De La Hoya or Mayweather >>>>>>> than any big time UFC fight. Of course. I also love how passionate some people are about boxing. I need to make some money in my life so I can spend money on these things and not have to shut the lights off for a week to make up for it. I wish I would have kept on practicing boxing when i was younger. Now i want to and i suck.
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Post by cjmjones008 on Dec 6, 2008 10:02:20 GMT -5
I'm bummed I don't get to watch this since I'll be at WVU USF game. I've always loved boxing and watch it anytime I can.
De La Hoya is the favorite, but I like Pacquiao
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Post by easy on Dec 6, 2008 11:44:34 GMT -5
Pacquiao is favored because he's younger, and has had more bouts than Hoya in recent memory.
Hoya is obviously on the down side of his career. 3 of his career 5 losses have come within the last 6 bouts he's had.
Hoya may be the favorite of the fighters in terms of popularity especially with the latino community, but there is no way Hoya is favored over Pacquiao, or should be anyways.
I think this goes all rounds and Pac wins on judge's decision.
I used to box too Nanz, now I'm getting into MMA.
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Post by Rocky on Dec 6, 2008 12:00:15 GMT -5
Pacquiao is favored because he's younger, and has had more bouts than Hoya in recent memory. Hoya is obviously on the down side of his career. 3 of his career 5 losses have come within the last 6 bouts he's had. Hoya may be the favorite of the fighters in terms of popularity especially with the latino community, but there is no way Hoya is favored over Pacquiao, or should be anyways. I think this goes all rounds and Pac wins on judge's decision. I used to box too Nanz, now I'm getting into MMA. People love training MMA style, it's crazy.
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Dec 6, 2008 13:25:45 GMT -5
MMA freaks me the fuck out.
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