The biggest fight in boxing history is expected to take place May 2.
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"I once watched Gentleman Jim Corbett fight an Eskimo bare-knuckled for a hundred and thirteen rounds! Back then, of course, if the fight lasted less than fifty rounds, we demanded our nickel back!"
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Like this. Â Bare knuckle boxing match. Â In Mississippi, outside in a swamp in the middle of summer. Â Naturally, the Irishman was hungover.
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As Kilrain attempted to stagger back to the ring for the start of the 76th round, Donovan threw a sponge into the ring. Although Kilrain protested, the fight ended after two hours, 16 minutes and 25 seconds.
So what are these two old guys with pussy gloves doing now?
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Because some fucking idiot made a rule that requires them to wear gloves. That's causing your head injuries.
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Posted on: Apr. 30 2015,12:48
That article actually makes me consider putting money on Manny.
Tyson, as dominate as he was, wouldn't fight old man Foreman. Why? Foreman's style was a perfect counter to Tyson. He had a height and weight advantage, could take a beating, and dropped hammers harder than Tyson. Tyson always ducked Foreman and boxing being a shitty, corrupt sport allowed it.
I wonder if Mayweather has been doing the same to Manny?
That article actually makes me consider putting money on Manny.
Tyson, as dominate as he was, wouldn't fight old man Foreman. Why? Foreman's style was a perfect counter to Tyson. He had a height and weight advantage, could take a beating, and dropped hammers harder than Tyson. Tyson always ducked Foreman and boxing being a shitty, corrupt sport allowed it.
I wonder if Mayweather has been doing the same to Manny?
Wish Ali was about two decades younger so he could've fought Mike.
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Posted on: Apr. 30 2015,15:15
If you wanted a dream fight of fighters that were unstoppable in their prime, you'd have to go Tyson vs. Marciano.
Also, I just read that Mayweather plans to retire at 47-0. Tied with Marciano, but he will not fight to beat the record. If he holds to that, I will gain a boatload of respect for him.
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Posted on: Apr. 30 2015,21:11
Leonard lost that fight. Boxing has all but admitted it. Judges now have gone back and scored it by watching tape and all have Hagler winning. There was a Sport magazine at the time, I think called "Sport" that did an expose on the judges involved. Let's just say they all mysteriously came into money.
As for Robinson, maybe. The thing about Haglar is that he's the anti-Mayweather. He was an offensive fighter. He had serious power that most middleweights don't have.
No. Â Not for a c-note. Â Heard it was less interesting to watch than the weigh-in. If you could watch it.
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And, if these two men do meet again, hopefully the likes of Time Warner Cable, DirecTV, Comcast, Dish, Optimum (and all the rest) will have their shit together. Fans in dozens of cities around the U.S. reported service outages or connection problems, meaning they were unable to watch a fight they had paid between $90-$100 for. Understandably, that made for an interesting night on Twitter, and frustrated subscribers turned sites like Twitch and video-streaming apps like Periscope into impromptu viewing parties.
Edited by Malcolm on May 03 2015,09:01
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"Other dogs bite only their enemies, whereas I bite also my friends in order to save them."
