Tonights Fights (Sat 25th June)

June 25
At St. Charles, Mo. (HBO): Devon Alexander vs. Lucas Matthysse, 10 rounds, junior welterweights; Tavoris Cloud vs. Yusaf Mack, 12 rounds, for Cloud's IBF light heavyweight title.

I don't expect much from Yusaf Mack, but hopefully we'll see a competitive title fight, as for Alexander vs. Lucas Matthysse, that's a pick 'um fight, but i'll be pulling for Matthysse since Devon has a bad case of "Dirrell syndrome".

and also on June 25:

At Cologne, Germany (Epix and EpixHD.com): Felix Sturm vs. Matthew Macklin, 12 rounds, for Sturm's WBA "super" middleweight title.

This might be fun to watch, I don't recall anything about Macklin, but I hope he wins, Sturm has been squatting on his middleweight trinket long enough, time for someone new. Let's see if we can get a stream for Epix.

I am fully expecting Matthysse to bully Alexander. I hope that Cloud doesnt have difficulties with Mack, because Mack can be a spoiler when he isn't pressured. Cloud has to show his killer instinct in this one. I like Cloud and hope he gets a bigger name if he performs well. As far as Macklin Vs. Sturm.....I think thats gonna be a close one. It's in Germany meaning Mackiln cant have any close rounds or he wont get a decision. I think Sturm is too conservative and will pull off a points win. Macklin doesnt have an explosive offense he's more of a counter puncher and he will be waiting for an opening that just wont be there.

I can't help but think Mack will be throwing stones at an Abrams tank in this one and get tko'd.

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

I can't help but think Mack will be throwing stones at an Abrams tank in this one and get tko'd.

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I expect it to be a 4-5 round throwdown! Cloud can't be in a bad fight and Mack is exciting as well...one thing is for certain, its not going to the cards!

Tavoris Cloud is a dangerous fighter for anyone at 175 and I would love nothing more than to see him KO Hopkins. However that won't happen as #1 The fight won't happen and #2 Hopkins is cagey enough to not get stopped by anyone unless they have an insane amount of power and can deliver it effectively (think Bob Foster)

Cloud stops him. No offense to Mack, but he's a step below the elite level. Every time he steps up, he loses.

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Cloud stops him. No offense to Mack, but he's a step below the elite level. Every time he steps up, he loses.

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Yup, i'm just hoping for a competitive, action packed fight.

Its hard not to pick Cloud over Mack considering their recent fights against Glen Johnson. Also Mack being KO'd by Alejandro Berrio.

Mack has talent and a ton of heart, but he has a shaky chin and tends to wilt under extreme pressure.

Cloud brings a lot of pressure and hits very hard so he should stop Yusaf Mack.

The more interesting fight is Matthysse vs. Alexander.

Whilst i do not expect Mack to win, he is an exciting fighter and does make things entertaining so hope he can survive to see the final bell.

I can't call the alexander fight. Classic case of alexander not being as good as people say but no where near as bad as others say he is. Just like ortiz going from quit you suck to hey you can beat the best in the sport, he threw that great uppercut against urango and bam ! But then he looses and everyone knew he wasn't crap in the first place all of the sudden. Mathyesse excuse me if that's wrong , is no joke. Zab knew he beat zab, but i really don't know much of him outside that. I know there is someone on here that is a huge supporter of mack so for that i hope he wins, but if i had to bet my paycheck and risk my kids not getting thier toys this month (cause they don't care about food or important stuff) id say cloud stops him. And a lot easier and earlier than glen did.

Some good fights tonight-

Kell Brook vs N'Dou - first decent fight for Brook, be interestig to see if he can get a KO

Macklin vs Sturm - another Brit probably going to get shown up on the big stage

Richard Towers vs Someone - I've been championing this guy for ages now, he should get some TV time tonight and I'm looking forward to see his progress

Yer looking forward to tonites fights...if brook stops ndou then that would be a big statement...macklin will make a good account of himself and Towers will be shown up tonite and labour to a points win

job biscuit (go mack u need a knock out)!!!

eh eh!!!

Stateside we have Yusaf Mack vs. Tavoris Cloud and Devon Alexander "Formerly the Great" vs. Lucas Matthysse. Looking forward to both fights. I think Cloud blasts Mack out in 4-5 rounds, but it should be interesting until that point.

I'll be watching Brook closely really excited to see how well he steps up.

Thread stickied, bitches.

If Cotto, Cintron, Alvarez and Malignaggi (joking) couldnt get N'Dou out of there it'd be a surprise to me if Brook can stop him. If he does fair play it makes him true world class and he should step up to a world title asap.

Question - does anyone know anything about Zaveck or Senchenko? They both hold world titles as welterweight but ive never seen em and im guessing thats who Brook would target for a title.

Bumping this up, maybe we can use this as tonight's fight thread:

June 25
At St. Charles, Mo. (HBO): Devon Alexander vs. Lucas Matthysse, 10 rounds, junior welterweights; Tavoris Cloud vs. Yusaf Mack, 12 rounds, for Cloud's IBF light heavyweight title.

I don't know why Alexander vs. Matthysse is being listed as the main event, Tavoris Cloud vs. Yusaf Mack is the bigger fight, and it's for the IBF Light Heavyweight trinket.

The action starts on HBO B.A.D. @ 9:45 PM EST. PM me if you need a stream, i'll do my best. :cool:

HBO: Boxing: Home

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Bumping this up, maybe we can use this as tonight's fight thread:

June 25
At St. Charles, Mo. (HBO): Devon Alexander vs. Lucas Matthysse, 10 rounds, junior welterweights; Tavoris Cloud vs. Yusaf Mack, 12 rounds, for Cloud's IBF light heavyweight title.

I don't know why Alexander vs. Matthysse is being listed as the main event, Tavoris Cloud vs. Yusaf Mack is the bigger fight, and it's for the IBF Light Heavyweight trinket.

The action starts on HBO B.A.D. @ 9:45 PM EST. PM me if you need a stream, i'll do my best. :cool:

HBO: Boxing: Home

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I think it's because of the big option Alexander got from HBO from when he signed to fight Bradley. They both got the extra payday after that one.

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Bumping this up, maybe we can use this as tonight's fight thread:

June 25
At St. Charles, Mo. (HBO): Devon Alexander vs. Lucas Matthysse, 10 rounds, junior welterweights; Tavoris Cloud vs. Yusaf Mack, 12 rounds, for Cloud's IBF light heavyweight title.

I don't know why Alexander vs. Matthysse is being listed as the main event, Tavoris Cloud vs. Yusaf Mack is the bigger fight, and it's for the IBF Light Heavyweight trinket.

The action starts on HBO B.A.D. @ 9:45 PM EST. PM me if you need a stream, i'll do my best. :cool:

HBO: Boxing: Home

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I think it's because of the big option Alexander got from HBO from when he signed to fight Bradley. They both got the extra payday after that one.

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That's kind of what I figured, but after Alexander's pathetic performance against Bradley, HBO should have negated that option. No way does Alexander rate getting listed as the main event headliner on a 10 round non-title fight, I hope Matthysse kicks his ass tonight.

How long until the British fights start? Can't you assholes do things on North American time? You do realize that the world revolves around us, dont you?

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I can't call the alexander fight. Classic case of alexander not being as good as people say but no where near as bad as others say he is. Just like ortiz going from quit you suck to hey you can beat the best in the sport, he threw that great uppercut against urango and bam ! But then he looses and everyone knew he wasn't crap in the first place all of the sudden. Mathyesse excuse me if that's wrong , is no joke. Zab knew he beat zab, but i really don't know much of him outside that. I know there is someone on here that is a huge supporter of mack so for that i hope he wins, but if i had to bet my paycheck and risk my kids not getting thier toys this month (cause they don't care about food or important stuff) id say cloud stops him. And a lot easier and earlier than glen did.

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It wasn't so much that Alexander sucked in his fight with Bradley, (but he really did) as it was the way he basically quit at the end of the fight.

Cloud had better win and be impressive about it because I REALLY want to see Cloud vs Pascal...that's a fight of the year candidate!

Cloud is going to smash the balls off Mack. Mack might, and it's a big might, be able to avoid Clouds punches for the first half of the fight, but once Mack slows down - and you know he will - he's fucked.

I'm going to merge this with the stickied thread.

What time does HBO card start? 8 hr drive, not sure I'll make it less it's 90 mph flat out ;D

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How long until the British fights start? Can't you assholes do things on North American time? You do realize that the world revolves around us, dont you?

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You tell 'um CFH, the nerve of these arrogant mo-fos.

they still planning on showing the heavy weight fight and not the K9-Powell fight? looking forward to the card but that bout should be televised as well.

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they still planning on showing the heavy weight fight and not the K9-Powell fight? looking forward to the card but that bout should be televised as well.

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Damn, wish I would have seen that Mastthyse vs. Alexander was only a 10 round fight? Lame as it pits two of the top handfull of 140lbers against each other.

Does anyone know who won Bundu or Petrucci?

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What time does HBO card start? 8 hr drive, not sure I'll make it less it's 90 mph flat out ;D

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The action starts on HBO B.A.D. @ 9:45 PM EST or about an hour from now, hurry up Spicoli!

Alrighty, grab a beer, up first on the HBO BAD card, Stiverne vs Austin- Heavyweights.

3 fights tonight Stiverne-Austin and Devon Alexander vs. Lucas Matthysse, 10 rounds, junior welterweights; Tavoris Cloud vs. Yusaf Mack, 12 rounds, for Cloud's IBF light heavyweight title.

Papa, Jones Jr. and Merchant calling the action.

So Ray Austin still sucks...

I still love Jones as a commentator, the only element of the sport in which he's still the best P4P.

and people want to call wlad borring at least he throws punches this is a joke...

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So Ray Austin still sucks...

I still love Jones as a commentator, the only element of the sport in which he's still the best P4P.

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I'm hoping Stiverene knocks him out. :)

Ray austin still sucks but that steverne dude sucks even more

At this point I'm starting to think a prime Buster Douglas could dominate the HW division :p

Ledderman has Austin winning, mainly because Stiverene isn't throwing enough punches.

God help us all, maybe we do need David Haye?

So whoever wins this becomes wbc number one contender...pointless they're both getin slaughtered

How abysmally poor does your conditioning have to be in order for you not to be able to throw punches once you have a guy hurt? Jesus...

Both these kats looked winded, Stiverne having a good round 7.

Stiverne makes Shannon Briggs look like a fucking triathlete.

This is poor, at least u yanks got HBO commentary, this boys are just as boring as the fight, who u got u in the Alexender fight, i see him getting stopped late, altho i aint seen to much of Mattysee