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The BOXING thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Angkor Wat, Jun 8, 2013.

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  1. dc rock

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    Before Marquez knocked him out, he was setting up Pacquiao by going to the body. Bradley just seems to be waiting for an opening. Didn't think he'd fight like this. Thought he would be more strategic.
     
  2. James Gabriel

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    I can't see the stream, but did Mommy Dionisia pulled off a Harry Potter?
     
  3. Svpernaut

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    Larry Merchant just called it on the stream, he's just hoping to catch him with a haymaker. That's it. Marquez set up Pac that entire match for that one shot, and he took advantage of it. Bradley is simply baiting him, hoping Pac goes for it... but, Pac is so damned disciplined it ain't going to happen.
     
  4. J Sizzle

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    Bradley wobbling!
     
  5. redwhiteone

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    Marquez didn't set up that shot. It unveiled itself (aka Pac getting pissed off). Other than that, bingo.
     
  6. J Sizzle

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    Bradley's strategy backfiring on him hard these last couple of rounds.
     
  7. Svpernaut

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    I disagree, Marquez was losing big (much as Bradley is now) but he kept at the body and he kept close which set up that shot. He didn't change his game plan even though he was getting his ass handed to him. Bradley did well in the first four rounds, then after that swinging hook landed he's been betting on another one landing. Bad choice.
     
  8. redwhiteone

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    Bradley the camo-wearing always defensive (and very proud of it) tufguy.
     
  9. redwhiteone

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    This deserves another discussion but not now my friend. Let's just agree to disagree.
     
  10. gambingo

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    that guy in the red jacket looks like someone on cf.....
     
  11. Svpernaut

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    All I want to know is WHY THE **** IS MARIO LOPEZ COMMENTATING?! Not really commenting as much as "agreeing" with everything that is said.
     
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    Last few rounds not as close anymore. PAC clearly ahead
     
  13. redwhiteone

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    Bradley going berserk now. Not effective against a strategist.
     
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    Judges are gonna screw over Pacquio again..just watch:mad::rolleyes:
     
  15. J Sizzle

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    Bradley's done. Relied on big shots and isn't getting them anymore.
     
  16. redwhiteone

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    The heck. Pac's getting faster.
     
  17. el gnomo

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    ESPN unofficial card has it 108-101, 9 rounds to 2 before the 12th.
     
  18. gambingo

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    Pac's mom is still possessed lmao
     
  19. el gnomo

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pac closes strong, wins 12th and wins 118-110 on my card.Excellent fight. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23boxing&amp;src=hash">#boxing</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PacBradley&amp;src=hash">#PacBradley</a></p>&mdash; Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/danrafaelespn/statuses/455210972995543041">April 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  20. Svpernaut

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    I had it 9-3 Pac.
     

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