Contendeh wrote: ↑20 May 2019, 18:35
Yeah. I think it would be a good one too. If he can. Hunter has the rep of being feather fisted and the Brazilian has never been KO’d in boxing, so it does seem like a stretch.
Could just be wishful thinking on my part. Gives me something to look forward to this weekend!
oogiebe wrote: ↑20 May 2019, 18:39
I don't get SKY so I'll be eagerly awaiting vids.
Sky will probably put the full fight up the next day. They’ve been doing it a lot recently. Maybe because BT are loading highlights and full fights the next day. It’s another source of income.
So do managers plan to pad their boxers’ records from the start with terrible opposition, like Maldonado’s, with the hope of cashing them out at a later date? Are the boxers aware they’re being coddled? (I may have answered my own questions simply by asking them.)
JohnMcMinn wrote: ↑20 May 2019, 19:06
So do managers plan to pad their boxers’ records from the start with terrible opposition, like Maldonado’s, with the hope of cashing them out at a later date? Are the boxers aware they’re being coddled? (I may have answered my own questions simply by asking them.)
JohnMcMinn wrote: ↑20 May 2019, 19:06
So do managers plan to pad their boxers’ records from the start with terrible opposition, like Maldonado’s, with the hope of cashing them out at a later date? Are the boxers aware they’re being coddled? (I may have answered my own questions simply by asking them.)
It depends really. In the case of Maldonado he fights out of Brazil and likely used boxing as a way to keep in shape for mma. I don’t think he ever expected to fight anyone of the caliber he has been in a boxing ring. Coming from Brazil i doubt he intentionally followed the build up cash out method, I think he likely didn’t have access or desire to travel to fight better opponents.
punchoutsb wrote: ↑20 May 2019, 20:08
It depends really. In the case of Maldonado he fights out of Brazil and likely used boxing as a way to keep in shape for mma. I don’t think he ever expected to fight anyone of the caliber he has been in a boxing ring. Coming from Brazil i doubt he intentionally followed the build up cash out method, I think he likely didn’t have access or desire to travel to fight better opponents.
I'm pretty sure this is about correct, but more of a way to improve and test his boxing skills for MMA. In MMA he hasn't exactly been shy from accepting fights he will almost certainly lose but the later he got in his career he took much tougher ones and sometimes these nearly paid off. It looks like he's just stacking the money to retire now, which fair play to him, he's a tough guy who's been in some exciting fights where he blocked all punches with his head. He's earned it.
KiwiRider wrote: ↑24 May 2019, 23:08
Aw gee.. Hunter's opponent was looking very TBA at the weigh in.
Michael Hunter: 215.5 lbs.
Fabio Maldonado: 241.0 lbs.
Fabio looked about 30 pounds more than he should. A bit dissapoining really.
That's what you gt when you shop at LastMinute.com
Enlightened-One wrote: ↑15 May 2019, 15:43
What’s the point in Hunter facing an opponent with a losing record?
Blatant mismatch.
Is the American being protected for the sake of ensuring that Joshua is able to face an unbeaten American on US soil for any of his future title defences after the Ruiz Jr. bout?
He's not unbeaten. Consider your apology for lying accepted.
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑25 May 2019, 05:03
Unbeaten at HW?
Sure, this is just a case of eo lying and ignoring facts. If he fought Joshua nobody else would call him unbeaten, neither will the ring announcer tomorrow.
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑25 May 2019, 05:05
Sure, this is just a case of eo lying and ignoring facts. If he fought Joshua nobody else would call him unbeaten, neither will the ring announcer tomorrow.
Hunter would beat Bryan. I'm not sure I'd be very interested in that one.