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Paris, France
Okinawa, Japan
Dublin, Ireland
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So far we've got for locations:
Paris, France
Okinawa, Japan
Dublin, Ireland
After seeing this, I went back and did a little research, and yeah I got to agree. It looks like Holt's head coming up makes contact with Torres jaw and it is over, Bang, Torres is out on his feet. Good Call. I'm changin my pick.Quote:
Originally Posted by JonnyFolds
Gosh, I can't agree with the Holt Torres, just because Holt hit him with the headbutt from all hell. It was just going to be "boxer getting schooled by puncher of the year" if it continued the way it was supposed to.Quote:
Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BALLSACK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKJ5sQVBvJc
Dublin sounds real good ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
1. Fighter of the year :- Manny Pacquiao
2. Fight of the year :- Carl Froch v Jean Pascal
3. Round of the year :- Holt v Torres
4. Knockout of the year :- David Haye v Enzo Maccarinelli
5. Upset of the year :- Breidis Prescott v Amir Khan
6. Comeback fighter of the year :- Vitali Klitschko
7. Event of the year :- Joe Calzaghe v Bernard Hopkins
8. Worst fight of the year :- Nikolai Valuev v Evander Holyfield
9. Prospect of the year :- James DeGale (the next Amir Khan?....we'll have to look at his chin to find out.)
10. Robbery of the year :- Gianluca Branco v Colin Lynes
Rest will be updated as I think of them.
1. Fighter of the year - Pacquiao : won the title fights with JMM (no. 2 p4p) and after moving up at 135
2. Fight of the year - Margarito vs Cotto : a classic fight between two top p4p opponents
3. Round of the year - Vasqeuz vs Marquez III : round12
4. Knockout of the year - Miranda vs Banks
5. Upset of the year - Nate Campbell vs Juan Diaz
6. Comeback fighter of the year - Vitali Klitschko : undoubtedly
7. Event of the year - Pacquiao vs De La Hoya : undeniably
8. Worst fight of the year - Valuev vs Bergeron : IMO
9. Prospect of the year - Gamboa : he fought better opposition than Kirkland
10. Robbery of the year - Soto vs Lorenzo : Soto KOed Lorenzo after a total domination
1. Joe Calzaghe.
2. Vazquez Marquez 3.
3. Holt Torres.
4. Prescott over Khan.
5. Margarito over Cotto or Vic over Mijares. Can't decide yet.
6. Hopkins.
7. Undecided right now.
8. Margarito Cotto.
9. Juan Manuel Lopez.
10. Undecided yet. Maybe we'll get it on Saturday.
1. Fighter of the year - Joe Calzaghe - No clear cut winner this year. Pacquiao gives the only threat.
2. Fight of the year - Rogers Mtagwa TKO 10 Tomas Villa - threw caution to the wind and defense out the window. One of the best comeback KO wins...EVER!
3. Round of the year - Vasquez - Marquez III round 12. Torres vs. Holt round 1was a wild one, but Izzy dug deep when it mattered most and came out in the last round like a house on fire, scoring a knockdown and snatching a win in a very very close fight.
4. Knockout of the year - Adonis Stevenson TKO1 Anthony Bonsante - Bonsante goes from being stone cold KTFO'd to blowing a fuse after the stoppage in a matter of seconds. Made for classic TV. (ESPN canceling WNF was a pretty bad KO this year too)
5. Upset of the year - Hopkins over Pavlik - Bernard won the sandwich in the battle of construction workers when no one gave him a shot in hell.
6. Comeback fighter of the year - Nate Campbell - only 1 fight this year, but really made it count. Same goes for Vitali Klitschko.
7. Event of the year - Margarito vs Cotto -everyone knew it would be a war and these guys delivered.
8. Worst fight of the year - Pick anything on an HBO PPV undercard
9. Prospect of the year - tie, Mike Jones & Alfredo Angulo - you will see Angulo really step it up first, look for Jones in late '09.
10. Robbery of the year - Chad Dawson over Glen Johnson - not a flat out robbery, more of an injustice. Let's see Calzaghe - Johnson!!!!
Margarito vs Cotto was an undercard, Alfredo Angulo is a good pickQuote:
Originally Posted by PhillyKeith
Margo vs Cotto was DEFINITELY the main event...Quote:
Originally Posted by iwng100Margarito vs Cotto was an undercard, Alfredo Angulo is a good pickQuote:
Originally Posted by PhillyKeith
I think I just did a terrible mistake, TSN presented Margarito – Cotto after one week, in the evening when Judah fought Clottey and I saw the record after I came back from vacation (I remember I was intrigued when I heard the ring announcer presenting Judah vs Clottey as the main event), anyway my point is there were some good fights on undercard, see the prospects mentioned fights.Quote:
Originally Posted by C-LoMargo vs Cotto was DEFINITELY the main event...Quote:
Originally Posted by iwng100Margarito vs Cotto was an undercard, Alfredo Angulo is a good pickQuote:
Originally Posted by PhillyKeith
Where in Canada are you from? I'm in BC.Quote:
Originally Posted by iwng100I think I just did a terrible mistake, TSN presented Margarito – Cotto after one week, in the evening when Judah fought Clottey and I saw the record after I came back from vacation (I remember I was intrigued when I heard the ring announcer presenting Judah vs Clottey as the main event), anyway my point is there were some good fights on undercard, see the prospects mentioned fights.Quote:
Originally Posted by C-LoMargo vs Cotto was DEFINITELY the main event...Quote:
Originally Posted by iwng100
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Effiel Tower in Paris, France to host the 3rd Annual SaddoBoxing Awards 2008. 8)
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I'm in Montreal/Qc. I wanted to send you a PM because i don't think my answer has anything to do with this thread but I couldn't 'cause I have less than 30 posts.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHWhere in Canada are you from? I'm in BC.Quote:
Originally Posted by iwng100I think I just did a terrible mistake, TSN presented Margarito – Cotto after one week, in the evening when Judah fought Clottey and I saw the record after I came back from vacation (I remember I was intrigued when I heard the ring announcer presenting Judah vs Clottey as the main event), anyway my point is there were some good fights on undercard, see the prospects mentioned fights.Quote:
Originally Posted by C-Lo
1. Fighter of the year- Joe Calzaghe (I can't believe I'm saying this ???)
2. Fight of the year- Cotto-Margarito
3. Round of the year-Holt-Torres round 1
4. Knockout of the year Hayes KO of Maccarinelli
5. Upset of the year- Hopkins win over pavlik. Not the result as much as the manner in which B-Hop administered the beating.
6. Comeback fighter of the year- A lot will disagree but I say Hatton. He got KTFO off Floyd but has come back with two wins over a decent fighter and another world champion and has shown he is far from shot as some have said.
7. Event of the year (It could be the Dream Match or an event like Ahmet Oner ringing the bell during the Williams fight or JMM-Pac II) Maybe tonights event. Anything with Oscar is quite a big event.
8. Worst fight of the year-Valuev-Ruiz II
9. Prospect of the year- Daniel Jacobs
10. Robbery of the year- off the top of my head i'd say Spinks-Phillips
Fighter of the year, Manny.
Pac sealed that deal tonite, by beating the ever loving shit out of Oscar.
It's got nothing to do with the thread, but that's ok. I'm a pro at hijacking/derailing threads. Habs fan?Quote:
Originally Posted by iwng100I'm in Montreal/Qc. I wanted to send you a PM because i don't think my answer has anything to do with this thread but I couldn't 'cause I have less than 30 posts.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHWhere in Canada are you from? I'm in BC.Quote:
Originally Posted by iwng100
Fighter of the year : DEfinitely, Pacquaio
Ive changed my mind. I want my vote for fighter of the year to be changed to Pacquiao. I was not expecting that at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyu
Not one of the biggest but yes, GO HABS !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHIt's got nothing to do with the thread, but that's ok. I'm a pro at hijacking/derailing threads. Habs fan?Quote:
Originally Posted by iwng100I'm in Montreal/Qc. I wanted to send you a PM because i don't think my answer has anything to do with this thread but I couldn't 'cause I have less than 30 posts.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
What about you, cheer for the Canucks? :)
So i was right (see my list).Oh, don't worry i will drown you in poutine after your first fight at Bell Centre. :);)Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Yeah, I'm a big Canucks fan. 38 years of misery, mediocrity, and losing for the franchise so far. I'm also a Bruins and Wings fan as well, but the 'Nucks are my team.Quote:
Originally Posted by iwng100Not one of the biggest but yes, GO HABS !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHIt's got nothing to do with the thread, but that's ok. I'm a pro at hijacking/derailing threads. Habs fan?Quote:
Originally Posted by iwng100
What about you, cheer for the Canucks? :)
So i was right (see my list).Oh, don't worry i will drown you in poutine after your first fight at Bell Centre. :);)Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Edited.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICB
Could anyone give me a list of the prospects you think qualify for Prospect of the Year?
Dude! I'm on the same boat. I can't decide on who I think should be prospect of the year either. I see flaws in a bunch of them, it's just up to me to figure out which would be the easiest to work on. I don't know why my indeciseveness on this is bothering me...Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
A few threads listing prospects...
http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingfor...ight=Prospects
http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingfor...ight=Prospects
ICB, I'm a little surprised at your pick for round of the year (Holt Torres, rd 1). What's your take on the headbutt controversy? Did this affect your decision?Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBEdited.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICB
cheers.
1. Manny Pacquiao
2. Margo/Cotto
3. Jones/Calzaghe 1 (Joe was legit hurt and came back)
4.Prescott/Khan
5. Oscar/Pac
6. Vitali
7. Margo / Cotto
8. Judah/Johnson
9. Tim Bradley
10. I'm with Amat - Guzman not making weight and robbing Campbell of a payday.
its even harder cause people seem to have different definition of the word prospect. But anyway just vote for Bernabe Concepcion. ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by CFH
Prospect is so tough because it's so vague. Some guys like Jacobs for instance look incredibly talented but not tested yet. I think one person who should get consideration is Andre Dirrell. I'm big on Andre Ward but Dirrell has been explosive this year and he has showed grit after being hurt by Hanshaw and coming back to win in spectacular style and then looked very good twice more this year against good fighters.
Another one that not a lot of people know about, Beibut Shumenov has been great this year. He bailed on the 2008 Olympics and went pro instead and started off his career knocking both Donnell Wiggins and Lavell Finger out in the first round in his 3rd and 4th fights and then outpointed Montell Griffin.
He fights Kelvin Davis yet. Unfortunately, since he's fighting in Kazachstan there isn't much video out there on him as a pro but there is plenty from his amateur days and I think his pro debut is somewhere on youtube.
1. Antonio Margarito
2. Margarito/Cotto
3. Holt/Torres II
4. Khan/Prescott
5. Hopkins/Pavlik ( even though i knew he would win. :) )
6. Vitali Klitschko
7. DLH/PAC
8. Wlad Klitschko/Sultan Ibragimov
9. Kell Brook
10. Soto/Lorenzo
- Fighter of the Year: Manny Pacquiao
- Trainer of the Year: Freddie Roach
- Boxing Event of the Year: De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao
- Upset of the Year: Manny Pacquiao TKO8 over Oscar Dela Hoya
- Fight of the Year: Mtagwa vs. Villa
- Round of the Year: Round One: Holt vs. Torres II
- KO of the Year: Edison Miranda KO David Banks
- Prospect of the Year: Bernabe Concepcion
- Comeback Fighter of the Year. Vitali Klitschko
Here are the categories:
1. Fighter of the year Manny Pacquiao
2. Fight of the year Pascal v Froch
3. Round of the year was round was the 12th round against Mosley v's Mayorga
4. Knockout of the year Breidis Prescott destruction of Khan - Brilliant
5. Upset of the year Breidis Prescott destruction of Khan - Brilliant
6. Comeback fighter of the year Vitali Klitschko. Came back after injury to beat a formidable opponent
7. Event of the year Margo / Cotto
8. Wlad Klitschko/Sultan Ibragimov
9. Kell Brook
10. I can't really say there has been any robberies
Job Biscuit (That was tough)!!!
eh eh!!
1) Pound for Pound Fighter of the Year: Manny Pacquiao
Joe Calzaghi became a Legend Killer in 2008 and Tony Margorito was ultra compelling, but Pacquiao brought to mind the great Henry Armstrong as he dismantled Oscar De La Hoya, slaughtered David Diaz and beat super tough Juan Manuel Marquez. And he did this in three different weight classes.
2) Fight of the Year: Mtagwa vs. Villa (November 7, 200:foruml10gc5:
In a fight that gave new meaning to the words “fury” and “courage,” Rogers “The Tiger” Mtagwa (25-12-2) and Mexican warrior Tomas “El Norteno” Villa (20-6-4) engaged in almost ten rounds of wild ebb and flow savagery. The battle was held in Tucson..
3) Round of the Year: Round One: Holt vs. Torres II (July 5, 200
After decking Kendall Holt twice and nailing him with a hard shot on the break that referee Jay Nagey missed (as it happened behind his back), Ricardo “Mochuelo” Torres maneuvered Holt into a corner for the quick kill, but then he himself was rocked by either a punch or Holt’s head. Whatever it was (and it looked to be a head butt), it hurt Diaz badly and then a savage right sent him to “Barranquilla Dreamland.” It all took place in just 61 seconds.
4) Best breakthrough Fighter of the Year: Juan Manuel Lopez:appl:
“Juanma” left no doubts as he surged to prominence in 2008 with a first round KO over dangerous Daniel Ponce De Leon. He sports a complete arsenal of weapons topped by a gaudy KO percentage of 91.6 and a spotless record of 24 (KO 22)-0. The latest in a long line of Puerto Rican champions, this bomber has only fought six rounds in 2008 knocking out opponents like they were ten pins, but his first round blow out over Sergio Manuel Medina on December 6 affirmed his status as a major force to be reckoned with.
5) Upset of the year: Brian Vera TKO over Andy Lee (March 21, 200
2008 was the year of the upsets. Spinks lost Philips, Karmazin was upset by Bunema, Matthews lost to Choi, Sidorenko was shocked by Moreno as was Diaz by Campbell. As well, Williams was out pointed by Quintana, Forrest was upset by Mora, Lorenzo lost to Marquez, and Mijares was iced by Vic.
Yes, Pavlik was surprised by an inspired Hopkins, but that would be my choice for Most Inspired Performance of the Year. And, of course, should Rahman do the unthinkable against Wlad Klitchko on December 13 and Holyfield shock “The Beast from the East,” one week later, all bets are off! :banghead:
The hyped and undefeated Lee, trained and highly touted by Manny Steward, was a heavy favorite to take out the brawling Vera who lacks technical skills but not a heart muscle. Lee entered the ring waiving to fans in the crowd and had a big smile on his face. The Texan, however, had other ideas as he hung tough and finally tired and stopped the Irishman in the seventh round before a stunned crowd at the Mohegan Sun Casino. Andy lacked any semblance of a back-up plan once he was in trouble. The fact that Vera would later be slaughtered by James Kirkland while Lee would stop Willie “The Gladiator” Gibbs in his next outing attested to the quality of the upset.
6) KO of the Year: Edison Miranda’s KO of David Banks (January 11,
200
Super middleweight “Pantera” Miranda scored a devastating third round icing over The Contender's David Banks at the Seminole Hardrock LIVE Arena. After moving Banks straight back, a big right hand left him sprawled through the bottom two ropes. He was counted out at the 1:15 mark, but no count was necessary. Banks was in “Contender’s Dreamland.” Mosley’s dramatic KO over Mayorga was a great one, and Urango’s fully leveraged ending over Vilches was concussive, but the suddenness of Pantera’s was downright scary..
7) Most exciting fighter of the year: Antonio Margarito:excited:
It’s difficult not to pick Pac Man, but Tony’s ability to stalk, trap and then finish off his prey with one heavy shot after another is better than anything you will see on the Discovery Channel. This monster’s style of starting slow but using a high punch volume and incoming pressure to wear out his opponents setting them up for brutal closure is as exciting as it gets.
But there are three additional factors that accentuate his particular brand of seek and destroy. First, his granite-like chin allows him to keep the pressure on; secondly, his stamina is great and he gets stronger as the fight progresses; and thirdly (and most startling), is his unique way of virtually jogging after his tiring foes, something guaranteed to deplete anyone’s spirit as Miguel Cotto found out.
There is no such thing as a boring Margorito or Pacquiao fight.
Comeback Fighter of the Year. Vitali Klitschko
After suffering a devastating KO at the hands of Nonito Donaire, Vic Darchinyan made a great comeback in 2008, but Klitchko overshadowed it by coming back after four years to dominate and stop The Nigerian Nightmare, Sam Peter. This was a truly amazing feat.
9) Mismatch of the year: Wonjongkam vs. Sutton (October 31, 200
Thai southpaw, Pongsaklek Wonjongkam stopped Indonesian Danny Sutton in two brutal rounds. Wonjongkam was 68-3-1 coming in and had lost only once in his last 41 bouts. As for Sutton, this was his professional debut! Disgraceful match up.
10) Worse Decision of the Year: Figuero SD over Augustus (Nov. 8 200:angryxo4:
Judges Frank Lombardi had it right at 77-75. Judges Billy Costello and John McKaie did not. They had it 77-75 for the Bronx -based “El Gato.” The fight was at Madison Square Garden. Interestingly, both of Figuero’s losses came outside of NYC. Oh yes, last year’s worse decision (Cassamayor vs. Santa Cruz) also took place at the Garden.
Of course, Bute’s UD over Andrade was highly controversial as well. And Soto comes to mind as well.
11) Trainer of the Year: Freddie Roach
He wins hands down for the manner in which he guided Pacquiao to his three big wins in 2008. He even called the De La Hoya fight on the money. Freddie studied the Steve Forbes fight films and plotted the perfect strategy. Seemingly alone in his findings, he concluded an aged Oscar could no longer pull the trigger, nor could he or his now tender skin handle Manny‘s pressure.
12) Boxing Event of the Year: De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao (December 6, 2008)
Given the difference in size, it had the makings of a mismatch, but as it turned out, size (as in height) was the only thing in Oscar’s favor. Still, when he fights, it is a major event including ultra-hype, 24-7 ad nauseam, adoring female fans, expensive PPV, the ethnic factor, Golden Boy Promotions, etc, But the thing is, none of this seemed to have anything to do with the fact he is well passed his prime. Like Mike Tyson, fighting the “Golden Boy” guarantees gold in an opponent’s pockets. And like Tyson toward the end of his career, Oscar is an “event fighter.”
1-Pacman
2-Marquez-Vasquez III
3-Marquez-Vasquez III RD 12
4-Marquez Casamyor 11 rd ko
5-Hopkins Pavlik
6-Hollyfield(Hopefully)
7-Cotto Margarito
8-Klitschko Rahman(i may have to change this to a different Wlad fight)
9-Gamboa
10-Lorenzo Soto
Sorry I haven't been around much this year guys. Working overtime just kills me atm.
1. Fighter of the year: Manny Pacquiao
2. Fight of the Year: Pac vs. JMM II - I was on the edge of my seat.
3. Round of the year: Holt vs. Torres II Round 1
4. Knockout of the Year: Martin Lindsay KO'ing Derry Matthews
5. Upset of the year: Pac over Oscar...I just didn't think it possible
6. Comeback fighter of the year: Has to be Vic Darchinyan!
7. Event of the year: Haye-Maccarinelli (They made a big deal on Setanta and I went to the fight)
8. Worst fight of the year: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Sultan Ibragimov (Piss poor excuse for a unification title fight)
9. Prospect of the year: Kell Brook
10. Robbery of the year: Holt over Torres for me. Unintentional headbutt or not, that is a shitty way to lose a world title.
I'd like to add my own moment of the year. Thank you to Timothy Bradley for snatching Junior Witters dream away. When he knocked him down with that punch, I must confess I was extremely jealous.
1. Fighter of the year = Pac
2. Fight of the year - Vazquez vs Marquez
3. Round of the year - Torres - Holt
4. Knockout of the year - Vic over Mijares for me ;)
5. Upset of the year - Pav vs Hopkins
6. Comeback fighter of the year - Vitali
7. Event of the year - Dream Match lol
8. Worst fight of the year - im gonna be like ICB and say Zabs last fight as well.
9. Prospect of the year - Gamboa
10. Robbery of the year - Soto - Lorenzo
1. Fighter of the year: Pacquiao
2. Fight of the year: Vazquez vs Marquez
3. Round of the year: Torres - Holt
4. Knockout of the year: Miranda/ Banks
5. Upset of the year: Darchinyan/ Mijares
6. Comeback fighter of the year: Vitali Klitschko
7. Event of the year: De La Hoya/ Pacquiao
8. Worst fight of the year: Wlad/ Ibragimov
9. Prospect of the year: Tavoris Cloud
10. Robbery of the year: Soto/ Lorenzo
1. Pac. And it is not even close.
2. Tony - Cotto
3. Vazquez - Marquez III, round 12.
4. Miranda - Banks
5. Manny TKO'ing Oscar.
6. Riddick Bowe (just kidding: Answer is Vitali).
7. Evander Holyfield finally retires (one can hope - if not I'll say Tony-Cotto)
8. I hate mismatches in the ring more than chess matches in the ring so, inspired by a poster above, I'll go with Pongsashit (thanks Mick) - Sutton.
9. Juan Manuel Lopez
10. Does 'just about every single match in the olympics' count as an answer in this award show? If not, I'll go with Bute-Andrade.
1.Manny Pacquiao
2.margarito vs cotto
3.
4.Breidis Prescott KO's Amir Khan (coz it was funny to watch)
5.Pavlik vs Hopkins
6.
7.margarito vs cotto
8.
9.
10.
1. Fighter of the year: Pacquiao
Hands down this guy probably has figter in the year in his cards for the next 2 years with all the potential fights in front of him
2. Fight of the year: Cotto V Margarito
I think my own excitement over this fight made more exciting than it may have been.
3. Round of the year: Torres V Holt
I hate how Holt got so much credit over a headbutt
4. Knockout of the year: Casa V Kats
This was also on my list of fight of the year, I thought it was an exciting fight
5. Upset of the year: Hopkins V Pavlik
I agree with a previous poster, it was the manner in which Hopkins did it.
6. Comeback fighter of the year: Hopkins
Although he looked pretty good against Calzaghe, he did a 180 degree flip on Pavlik
7. Event of the year: Cotto V Margarito
Although for the general public I know ODLH V Pac was the bigger "event" I think more true boxing fans were very very excited about this fight.
8. Worst fight of the year: Wlad/ Rahman
Further cementing the crappiness of this division
9. Prospect of the year: Victor Ortiz
I dont know why I like this guy but good power, good speed, and good boxing ability and he is very marketable.
10. Robbery of the year: Andrade V Bute
Even my girlfriend was upset at this.
I'm assuming this thread will have a lot of changed answers when it comes to robbery of the year after the Holyfield/Valuev backlash.