Tonight at the gym one of my guys learned that this fight is happening. He said "what are they going to call it? Black on black crime?"
That just cracked me up.
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Tonight at the gym one of my guys learned that this fight is happening. He said "what are they going to call it? Black on black crime?"
That just cracked me up.
I believe he got that from mma fighter Rampage Jackson.Quote:
Originally Posted by greynotsoold
It is a pathetic fight and Floyd has to justify it on video by saying he does not want to end up like his uncle. That says it all.
TBE my ass!
Its a warm up to number 50.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Floyd will not end his career on berto.
$75 PPV warm up?!?!?!? What a gross rip off. I hope the sales tank and CBS/Showtime lose a ton of money on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by impIts a warm up to number 50.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Floyd will not end his career on berto.
Pac vs rios and algeri...was that okay?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeod$75 PPV warm up?!?!?!? What a gross rip off. I hope the sales tank and CBS/Showtime lose a ton of money on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by impIts a warm up to number 50.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Floyd will not end his career on berto.
No it will probably be against Paulie MalignaggiQuote:
Originally Posted by impIts a warm up to number 50.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Floyd will not end his career on berto.
Good point, and there's no way to defend this. The only potential argument anybody will have is when they say "B....Bu.....Bu... Pac never said he was TBE, so that makes his selection of opponents okay."Quote:
Originally Posted by impPac vs rios and algeri...was that okay?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeod$75 PPV warm up?!?!?!? What a gross rip off. I hope the sales tank and CBS/Showtime lose a ton of money on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by impIts a warm up to number 50.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Floyd will not end his career on berto.
It doesn't. Any fighter walking in the ring thinking he's beatable by anybody is already at a disadvantage.
You'll either see the TBE argument regarding opponent selection, personal attacks, or people just completely avoiding Pacs opponent selection altogether.
Of course not!!! They were gross. Only idiots and chuggers would buy those fights. R u one of those morons that says it's ok to do dirt if someone else does it? It's gross.Quote:
Originally Posted by impPac vs rios and algeri...was that okay?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeod$75 PPV warm up?!?!?!? What a gross rip off. I hope the sales tank and CBS/Showtime lose a ton of money on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by impIts a warm up to number 50.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Floyd will not end his career on berto.
I just dont have the same issues with this fight as the rather large majority does. I actually think its a little careless. The guy can fight whoever he wants imo after 18 years and what he's accomplished. Had he already lost people would not have any issues with it anymore then they did for Lopez's last couple of fights.Quote:
Originally Posted by greynotsoold
My view is that Berto's torque, speed and unorthodox movement and delivery could cause Floyd some issues. Floyds made a living these last 5 or so years against the same style. Even in Manny's case, the guy is predicable and does the same thing over and over and over again. Floyd would have toyed with that style 5 years ago. Berto is an odd duck with no pressure at all. The closer this fight gets the more Marciano's name etc etc will appear. Floyds also got uncle Roger on his plate. Nobody thought Douglas had a shot at Tyson which btw was another PPV event scoffed at.
I believe its going to be a much better fight then most think my friend.
It's going to be a much better fight than Pacquiao vs Mayweather.
This is the least interested I've been in an upcoming Mayweather fight in long, long time. Probably dating back to 2005.
I hope you don't ever watch it then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleepwalker
There were plenty of complaints about those fights and Manny isn't called TBE.Quote:
Originally Posted by impPac vs rios and algeri...was that okay?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeod$75 PPV warm up?!?!?!? What a gross rip off. I hope the sales tank and CBS/Showtime lose a ton of money on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by impIts a warm up to number 50.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Floyd will not end his career on berto.
I was actually thinking the same thing. Not that I give Berto any real chance to win outside of landing a perfect punch somewhere along the line, but I think he's probably more dangerous than people give him credit for. Berto is very athletic and very explosive. If you compare the risk of the fight (as small as it may be) to the credit that Floyd's going to get for winning (virtually none), it's probably a shitty fight to take. The only plus side for Floyd is the money, and I really don't know how this PPV is going to sell after so many left Pac/Mayweather disappointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by IamInuit
It's a definite possibility, and yeah $75 to see the #1 p4p fight a guy who's not even top 10 in the weight division is not PPV worthy, let alone PPV at a 50% price increase.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeod
Sales are gonna be underwhelming. I doubt fans are look at this from the perspective of "This is Floyd's final fight. Let's tune in".Quote:
Originally Posted by BeanflickerI was actually thinking the same thing. Not that I give Berto any real chance to win outside of landing a perfect punch somewhere along the line, but I think he's probably more dangerous than people give him credit for. Berto is very athletic and very explosive. If you compare the risk of the fight (as small as it may be) to the credit that Floyd's going to get for winning (virtually none), it's probably a shitty fight to take. The only plus side for Floyd is the money, and I really don't know how this PPV is going to sell after so many left Pac/Mayweather disappointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by IamInuit
The main reason the PPV price is so inflated is because the promoters, network execs, etc still have to profit after Floyd's demands (guaranteed) are deducted. They are taking a risky gamble here.
Serves them all right for paying a ridiculous price. Hope the show bombs.Quote:
Originally Posted by SleepwalkerSales are gonna be underwhelming. I doubt fans are look at this from the perspective of "This is Floyd's final fight. Let's tune in".Quote:
Originally Posted by BeanflickerI was actually thinking the same thing. Not that I give Berto any real chance to win outside of landing a perfect punch somewhere along the line, but I think he's probably more dangerous than people give him credit for. Berto is very athletic and very explosive. If you compare the risk of the fight (as small as it may be) to the credit that Floyd's going to get for winning (virtually none), it's probably a shitty fight to take. The only plus side for Floyd is the money, and I really don't know how this PPV is going to sell after so many left Pac/Mayweather disappointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by IamInuit
The main reason the PPV price is so inflated is because the promoters, network execs, etc still have to profit after Floyd's demands (guaranteed) are deducted. They are taking a risky gamble here.
Yeah it's really hard for me to see people shelling out for this. If it does well, then wow, apparently Floyd can sell anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleepwalker
On paper it's the most underwhelming Floyd fight I can remember. Guerrero, Ortiz... they were welterweight champs and top 5 guys at the time. Carlos Baldomir, as limited as he was, was the undisputed WW champ at the time - ranked higher than Floyd.
Disappointing to see him taking on such an undeserving opponent. He only has 2 fights left supposedly... make them count and then get out of the game.