I would have to agree. I was not impressed at all by Lee. I don't think Lee would last 4 rounds with Pavlik.

But i do think that was an early stoppage.

Anyone who thinks that was the worst stoppage ever hasn't watched a ton of fights.

Was it a questionable decision? Absolutely.

But Lee had taken a ton of punishment and was badly hurt. I'll never fault a ref for trying to protect a young fighter. He was taking way too many flush right hands.

Lee needs to learn some defense if he ever wants to come close to living up to his hype.

His Defense was horrific.One saving plus ,He was sitting and timing Vera well in spots but waiting way to much.He believed the hype and was looking for a highlight reel KO,when It didnt come and Vera refused to fold...Lee had no plan B at all

If he has any hope,the loss may be the best thing to happen to him.But with respect to Vera....dude is grade c at best,Lee has a huge ways to go if he hopes to get in with top's.Forget all the ready for a title shot talk LMAO

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I didn't like the stoppage but Lee was standing on banana peels and ready to get dropped. Good fight, Lee was def overrated and over hyped. Credit Vera for his performance.

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Actually Vera isn't bad. He was unbeaten coming into the Contender with a win over hot ESPN prospect Samuel Miller. I personally thought he lost that fight but it was close and Miller until his loss to that Darnell guy was considered an ultra hot prospect and KO machine.

He also beat Max Alexander from the Contender who was pretty slick, almost upsetting Sam Soliman on the show so Vera is no slouch.

He got caught early by Codrington but apart from that had a perfect record.

I thought this looked a tough assignment on paper and he really did do himself proud on the night.

I'd say he's B grade, a Jesse Feliciano caliber opponent who could be a tough nights work for even a few A list fighters.

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Good for Brian Vera thats all I can say. I am so stoked he won this fight! Fuck yeah!
He's a tough, hard working, son of a bitch and he earned it.

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Lee will just claim he was weight drained and move up to 168

He is No slouch but he is wide open and swings wildly but shows decent chin.He went in and refused to be a foil for a overly packaged up & commer.His resume is dotted with "Contender" accomplishments but tonight Vera turned the page into a bigger fight where he may very well get pulverized Imo.Non the less he showed top resolve and toughness tonight. Good for him and much respect.But honestly,Vera should enjoy his 15 minutes.

Completely agree here 100%.
Anyone who thinks that this was a bad stopagge is waaay off.

But people don't be alarmed remember plenty of fighters have lost early in their careers and bounced back.

Sweet I'll be sending some Rep. your way...

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Calzaghe-Mitchell stoppage was worse. Fuck Lee. Fucking punk was my joker pick for the week

I think it was a fine stoppage.

Lee was running on fumes and throwing one arm punch at a time. Vera had the pedal to the metal and letting it roar.

Well... let's just say Vera was still throwing with some kind of meaning.

It was a matter of time and better sooner than later.

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