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    Default Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    Arturo “Thunder” Gatti (40-7 31 KO’s), “The Human Highlight Reel,” takes center stage at the Atlantic City Boardwalk on July 22, looking for his third welterweight world title.

    Only Argentinean Carlos Baldomir (42-9 12 KO’s), the current king, stands in his way. After 15 years and countless wars, how much “blood and guts” does Gatti have left in him?

    Since 1998, experts have declared Gatti done. He was bedeviled by Angel Manfredy for eight rounds and stopped on cuts…then was dealt back-to-back losses to feather-fisted Ivan Robinson. His stock tumbled. Compounding that were his bad hands, more cuts, then a remix album. Regardless, the fans clamored to see him bleed, not box.

    HBO knows that KO’s sell tickets. Gatti needed some thunder.

    In February 2000, he did just that, almost beheading Joey Gamache.

    At the weigh-in, Gatti was an eyelash over the 140-pound limit. Little did Gamache know that — come fight night — Gatti had gained twenty pounds! With a six-inch reach and one-and-a-half-inch height advantage, it was Primo Carnera against Pernell Whitaker.

    From the opening bell, Gamache danced – a deer in a hunter’s scope. He was no match for Gatti; Gatti’s combinations were like wrecking balls. Gamache wobbled with every blow and was floored twice in the first three minutes. He survived the round, but the worst was yet to come.

    By round two, he had no hope; his punches were ping-pong balls coming off a destroyer. Gatti uncorked a left hook that sent Gamache reeling backwards. TIM-BER! A sizzling right upper cut disconnected Gamache’s brain from his body. He crashed to the canvas – lifeless for seven minutes. That’s thunderstruck!

    Carlos Baldomir’s is a Cinderella story. From 1993-2002, most of his bouts were south of the equator. Occasionally, he flew elsewhere to swat flies, but paydays in Argentina were good enough for him to stay at home. He stayed below the radar until 2002.

    For the next four years, he fought his way to contender status. Then came the fateful day in January against former WBC champion, “Super” Zab Judah. The odds were against him. Judah was in his own backyard, The Garden -- all the “Judahmaniacs” were in the house. Plus, Baldomir had only 12 KO’s and the grace of a bull in a Mikasa warehouse.

    Cake for a mover like Judah. Baldomir swarmed him every second. Armstrong would’ve been proud.

    But forget Judah’s skill and speed — they meant nothing. Baldomir’s determination won the match. It’s the kind of pressure that breaks fighters. Imagine what awaits Gatti.

    So what does “Thunder” do to derail Baldomir? He needs to get his respect early – put it on him!

    Baldomir probably developed his style due to his reach (6’7”). He won’t be an effective boxer; he needs to keep coming forward, keeping the fight at close range. An inside fight favors the guy with the short arms. If he keeps pressuring Gatti, he’ll make him quit.

    There’s a lot at stake for both – big paydays against Hatton or Mayweather.

    In a barn-burner, Baldomir’s the obvious choice.
    WagerWeb

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    Quote Originally Posted by milatown
    Arturo “Thunder” Gatti (40-7 31 KO’s), “The Human Highlight Reel,” takes center stage at the Atlantic City Boardwalk on July 22, looking for his third welterweight world title.

    Only Argentinean Carlos Baldomir (42-9 12 KO’s), the current king, stands in his way. After 15 years and countless wars, how much “blood and guts” does Gatti have left in him?

    Since 1998, experts have declared Gatti done. He was bedeviled by Angel Manfredy for eight rounds and stopped on cuts…then was dealt back-to-back losses to feather-fisted Ivan Robinson. His stock tumbled. Compounding that were his bad hands, more cuts, then a remix album. Regardless, the fans clamored to see him bleed, not box.

    HBO knows that KO’s sell tickets. Gatti needed some thunder.

    In February 2000, he did just that, almost beheading Joey Gamache.

    At the weigh-in, Gatti was an eyelash over the 140-pound limit. Little did Gamache know that — come fight night — Gatti had gained twenty pounds! With a six-inch reach and one-and-a-half-inch height advantage, it was Primo Carnera against Pernell Whitaker.

    From the opening bell, Gamache danced – a deer in a hunter’s scope. He was no match for Gatti; Gatti’s combinations were like wrecking balls. Gamache wobbled with every blow and was floored twice in the first three minutes. He survived the round, but the worst was yet to come.

    By round two, he had no hope; his punches were ping-pong balls coming off a destroyer. Gatti uncorked a left hook that sent Gamache reeling backwards. TIM-BER! A sizzling right upper cut disconnected Gamache’s brain from his body. He crashed to the canvas – lifeless for seven minutes. That’s thunderstruck!

    Carlos Baldomir’s is a Cinderella story. From 1993-2002, most of his bouts were south of the equator. Occasionally, he flew elsewhere to swat flies, but paydays in Argentina were good enough for him to stay at home. He stayed below the radar until 2002.

    For the next four years, he fought his way to contender status. Then came the fateful day in January against former WBC champion, “Super” Zab Judah. The odds were against him. Judah was in his own backyard, The Garden -- all the “Judahmaniacs” were in the house. Plus, Baldomir had only 12 KO’s and the grace of a bull in a Mikasa warehouse.

    Cake for a mover like Judah. Baldomir swarmed him every second. Armstrong would’ve been proud.

    But forget Judah’s skill and speed — they meant nothing. Baldomir’s determination won the match. It’s the kind of pressure that breaks fighters. Imagine what awaits Gatti.

    So what does “Thunder” do to derail Baldomir? He needs to get his respect early – put it on him!

    Baldomir probably developed his style due to his reach (6’7”). He won’t be an effective boxer; he needs to keep coming forward, keeping the fight at close range. An inside fight favors the guy with the short arms. If he keeps pressuring Gatti, he’ll make him quit.

    There’s a lot at stake for both – big paydays against Hatton or Mayweather.

    In a barn-burner, Baldomir’s the obvious choice.

    baldomir is the obvious choice?? are u fucking kidding me? gatti is the favorite and even the most ardent anti-gatti folks in here have to admit that baldomir would be in the fight of his life even if he were to win

    horrible take--horrible

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    No offense but it's not terribly hard to outpoint Zab Judah after he does his little shuffle Boldizar isn't gonna make it to the 12th

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    I think its gonna be close

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    Quote Originally Posted by LawHoops
    Quote Originally Posted by milatown
    Arturo “Thunder” Gatti (40-7 31 KO’s), “The Human Highlight Reel,” takes center stage at the Atlantic City Boardwalk on July 22, looking for his third welterweight world title.

    Only Argentinean Carlos Baldomir (42-9 12 KO’s), the current king, stands in his way. After 15 years and countless wars, how much “blood and guts” does Gatti have left in him?

    Since 1998, experts have declared Gatti done. He was bedeviled by Angel Manfredy for eight rounds and stopped on cuts…then was dealt back-to-back losses to feather-fisted Ivan Robinson. His stock tumbled. Compounding that were his bad hands, more cuts, then a remix album. Regardless, the fans clamored to see him bleed, not box.

    HBO knows that KO’s sell tickets. Gatti needed some thunder.

    In February 2000, he did just that, almost beheading Joey Gamache.

    At the weigh-in, Gatti was an eyelash over the 140-pound limit. Little did Gamache know that — come fight night — Gatti had gained twenty pounds! With a six-inch reach and one-and-a-half-inch height advantage, it was Primo Carnera against Pernell Whitaker.

    From the opening bell, Gamache danced – a deer in a hunter’s scope. He was no match for Gatti; Gatti’s combinations were like wrecking balls. Gamache wobbled with every blow and was floored twice in the first three minutes. He survived the round, but the worst was yet to come.

    By round two, he had no hope; his punches were ping-pong balls coming off a destroyer. Gatti uncorked a left hook that sent Gamache reeling backwards. TIM-BER! A sizzling right upper cut disconnected Gamache’s brain from his body. He crashed to the canvas – lifeless for seven minutes. That’s thunderstruck!

    Carlos Baldomir’s is a Cinderella story. From 1993-2002, most of his bouts were south of the equator. Occasionally, he flew elsewhere to swat flies, but paydays in Argentina were good enough for him to stay at home. He stayed below the radar until 2002.

    For the next four years, he fought his way to contender status. Then came the fateful day in January against former WBC champion, “Super” Zab Judah. The odds were against him. Judah was in his own backyard, The Garden -- all the “Judahmaniacs” were in the house. Plus, Baldomir had only 12 KO’s and the grace of a bull in a Mikasa warehouse.

    Cake for a mover like Judah. Baldomir swarmed him every second. Armstrong would’ve been proud.

    But forget Judah’s skill and speed — they meant nothing. Baldomir’s determination won the match. It’s the kind of pressure that breaks fighters. Imagine what awaits Gatti.

    So what does “Thunder” do to derail Baldomir? He needs to get his respect early – put it on him!

    Baldomir probably developed his style due to his reach (6’7”). He won’t be an effective boxer; he needs to keep coming forward, keeping the fight at close range. An inside fight favors the guy with the short arms. If he keeps pressuring Gatti, he’ll make him quit.

    There’s a lot at stake for both – big paydays against Hatton or Mayweather.

    In a barn-burner, Baldomir’s the obvious choice.

    baldomir is the obvious choice?? are u F****** kidding me? gatti is the favorite and even the most ardent anti-gatti folks in here have to admit that baldomir would be in the fight of his life even if he were to win

    horrible take--horrible
    Anyone who believes that Gatti is not going to win this fight, is just kidding themselves.
    He is not only going to be the champion, he is going to come back strong and I think we are all going to see a side of "The Thunder" we have not seen in some time. No question....Gatti is the obvious choice! Baldomir isn't gonna break this fighter.

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    This fight will be very close, Gatti is not a big favourite in my opinion, Baldomir is a tough cookie, but if i had to put my money down it would be a tight decision for Gatti, but i am not to confident.

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    Anyone who believes that Gatti is not going to win this fight, is just kidding themselves.
    He is not only going to be the champion, he is going to come back strong and I think we are all going to see a side of "The Thunder" we have not seen in some time. No question....Gatti is the obvious choice! Baldomir isn't gonna break this fighter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ckrooster1
    Anyone who believes that Gatti is not going to win this fight, is just kidding themselves.
    He is not only going to be the champion, he is going to come back strong and I think we are all going to see a side of "The Thunder" we have not seen in some time. No question....Gatti is the obvious choice! Baldomir isn't gonna break this fighter.
    You have said this now thank you, why would people not state what they actully believe?? No one is kidding themsleve, Gatti is a decent guy no one would hate on him, they are just stating this aint no easy task, if you took your weener from outta Gatti's behind you would probably have the same judgement.

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    first, if you are going to copy MY articles, at least have some respect and put my name in it.

    CARLOS GUZMAN

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    I think this will be a great fight, one that will be closer than most people think.

    I also think the winner should fight Hatton.
    For every story told that divides us, I believe there are a thousand untold that unite us.

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    I agree it won't be a blowout for anyone. It will be a very very tough fight. But Gatti is at the end of his rope. Gatti-Hatton would be great, but I don't think he will make it.

    Carlos

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    I think gatti wont be able to stop baldomir
    but has a chance to win by decision
    just as big as a chance baldomir has i think
    and i dont think gatti would be able to last long against hatton
    id give baldomir a bigger chance to last with ricky to be honest
    ricky would probably beat them both by tko

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    The guy who started this post profile should be deleted for even thinkin that gatti is gonna lose to baldimor or what ever his name is... It was clearly obviouse that Judah tried to hard for the knockout then after he realised that he couldn't knock him out and he was outta gas u saw what happens to a fighter with massive skill but no brain. Gatti has power like none other he's something to deal with i can bet my life that gatti is gonna knock this joker out in a beautiful way. Gatti may not be the faster but he's not the slowest he's gonna be able to get some good shots in let baldimor stick his chin out against Gatti the next time his chin gets tapped its gonna be the 25th attempt to get it back on

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    gatti=most overated boxer ever.

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    Default Re: Gatti-Baldomir should be a barn-burner!

    They are both the definition of what a warrior is, it is moe a matter of who has more left in the tank
    Psalm 144: Blessed be the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle

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