Next up... Barbosa vs Pedraza. I've always liked Pedraza. He's a tough customer, and always comes to fight. But I think he's plateaued. I'm sure he's being looked as stepping stone material. Should be a good fight.
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Next up... Barbosa vs Pedraza. I've always liked Pedraza. He's a tough customer, and always comes to fight. But I think he's plateaued. I'm sure he's being looked as stepping stone material. Should be a good fight.
i think arnold is just a bit better all round than jose who has also been through some wars
Really the definition of lowkey best of almost top level. But the wars have collected. Arguably Tanks biggest scalp?! Really a pleasure to watch work reminds me of Linares type.Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
first to arnold
Like Barboza rocking off the backfoot last minute for 1st. Put stiff shots together well. Pedraza pogoing in behind no jab is unhealthy for him.
Barbosa looking pretty accurate with his jabs and counter shots. Not used to seeing Pedraza coming forward so much.
Woah slow stumble on Barboza there. Pedraza almost trying to leverage up the uppercut bouncing like that but man that's all or nothing plan. Barboza sitting on his shots.
second to arnold
round three for arnold
2-1 Barbosa. I might have given a slight edge to Pedraza in the 2nd, but it could've gone either way.
Barboza really calm cool and collected. Pedraza pretty determined to just roll the dice coming onto Barboza. Pedraza beginning to get clipped right on the beek with that right hand.
Barbosa's super accurate. He looks like the sniper tonight. 3-1 Barbosa.
Pedraza isn't suited for 140.
round four to arnold
Normally I'm not a fan of switching stances... but southpaw seems to be working for Pedraza. Much closer round.
gave jose the fifth
Just waiting for Barboiza to kick it in drive forward. Pedraza jab, straight shots are pretty much nonexistent if we're honest. And his face is falling apart. Oh nice quick combo end of round for him though.
Pedraza with Hopkins like 'crafty' forearm press down to head of Barboza. On the blindside of course :-X. Like that round for Pedraza but he really needs to turn it on. Should be a 12 rounder
gave jose the sixth
arnold wins the seventh
Pedraza got buzzed. Probably more than once.
Barboza had him stunned early 7th. These exchanges are more frequent now and favoring him big.
Really didn't look that low but Barboza felt that body shot and worked it. Better 8th Pedraza nailed Barboza with southpaw straight left. Pedraza round Barboza looked bothered!
Pedraza has no quit in him. He seemed to buzz Barbosa a little bit at the end of the last round. Pedraza is losing the fight handily... but making a good account of himself.
gave jose the eighth
Think I'm at 5-3 needs these final two bigQuote:
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gave arnold the ninth
Ref shut your corn hole. That's a nip and tuck round going with Pedraza. Really has turned into a solid scrap.
can jose crack that chin in the last?
gave jose the tenth. i have arnold winning by two points
It's over. What a freaking good fight!
Pedraza in close clean combo early and now churning in there 10th. Barboza coming back nice to body but accuracy for Pedraza. Barboza mouth open one at a time and feeling this pace now. Cut right eye Pedraza.
both fellas :appl: a great fight. I've come to 95-95. Awesome stuff
two judges have it for arnold by four points & the other has him by two points
Can't argue too much with the cards. I thought it was a clear victory for Barbosa. But I think the southpaw stance of Pedraza's gave him fits. He did mention he thought Pedraza was going to switch sooner.
Nothing obscene or Mr. Magoo on those cards good win Barboza. Once again Pedraza claws and scraps himself into the guy rallying strong late and now his phone will be blowing up again for next date. Barboza and Teo seems more than logical and very easily made. Not like Teo is running to knock on the front door of Regis Prograis :peeker:
i've always enjoyed jose's style but he seems to come on too lateQuote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
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Originally Posted by TICi've always enjoyed jose's style but he seems to come on too lateQuote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
Yeah, I agree. Although tonight it didn't seem for lack of trying, as he was pressing the action early. But Barbosa was picking him off easily. In retrospect, José should've switched to southpaw earlier. He had much more success that way.
emanuel navarrete v liam wilson main event next
true, if i had of given jose the second round, which is not out of the question i would have it a drawQuote:
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Originally Posted by TICi've always enjoyed jose's style but he seems to come on too lateQuote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
Yeah, I agree. Although tonight it didn't seem for lack of trying, as he was pressing the action early. But Barbosa was picking him off easily. In retrospect, José should've switched to southpaw earlier. He had much more success that way.
it was thinking of zab judah but it's not like jose loses focus he just gives away winnable rounds
Zab wished he had that motor too in the really late rounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by TIC