Re: Joan Guzman vs Ali Funeka 2 Spoilers.
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Originally Posted by
ICB
I think people are being harsh on Joan Guzman, forgetting the weight here for a second. He looked alot better and he fought a better fight, and that has nothing to do with the weight.
I didn't see people giving Floyd Mayweather Jr, this much slack over his weight. Against a much smaller JMM, atleast Joan Guzman was against a guy who physically. Beats him in every department.
Where as Floyd Mayweather Jr, had all the advantages over JMM. And i think it was more to do with a better gameplan rather than the weight. I am not saying it is right about the weight, but it's been happening quite alot recently.
Especially in the other fight i just mentioned, and Joan Guzman should still get credit for getting back in the ring, with a guy who is a freak of nature being 6'0 Lightweight, and winning pretty convincing, and i hope to see Joan Guzman in the future.
the weight has a lot to do with it. he didnt have to kill himself to get to 135. he had a nine pound advantage on the scales. i dont think anybody should give him credit considering he didnt even try to make weight. he missed the contracted weight not by 1 or 2 pounds but by 9 pounds. 2 weight classes man. and the guy walks around the ring like hes the shit.
Re: Joan Guzman vs Ali Funeka 2 Spoilers.
Guzman should not be allowed to fight in any other class below welter. This weight crap with him is kinda getting ridiculous. Sorry so late to reply i just realized how far over this dude was. I look at the outcome of the fight a little different now...
Re: Joan Guzman vs Ali Funeka 2 Spoilers.
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Originally Posted by
Jimmy G-Force
I know that Guzman's manager was trying to lay blame on Lee Beard for the weight, but Lee in turn had left the weight issue in the hands of Kerry Kayes. Kerry had said that he would be able to get the weight off. I think there came a point where Joan just basically gave up trying to lose the weight, knowing he couldnt shift it.
I know Guzman was very happy the way Lee had trained him. He also said that Lee was responsible for making him plant his feet and throw his shots with power which is something they had worked on. Guzman admitted that previously he'd been guilty of slapping a bit with his punches in fear he would damage his brittle hands. I'd expect to see Guzman stay with Lee after this fight, because overall he was very happy technique wise with what Lee had shown him.
Well in that case all 3 of those guys take a hit. Tactics aside, that was the most unprofessional BS of all time right there and the accountability falls on the fighter and the trainer.
What if Funeka was allowed to weigh the same? How different would it have been? It's bullshit and you can go back in time and see I'm a big fan of Guzman but holy shit, 9 pounds!!!!! That's not heavyweights or even cruiserweights it's lightweight! How can anyone say people are being to harsh? The fight result shouldn't even count.
