Oscar Valdez v Jayson Velez ESPN tonight

Ok now this is a decent fight all things considered. Always liked Valdez even when he’s swinging for the fences rather than working that brutal jab. Velez is off a split loss to Jaime Arboleda in a quality give and take fight.

With Vergil Ortiz Jr v Samuel Vargas on Friday it’s beginning to feel like we’re some “normalcy” at least where regular cards are concerned but these days normal varies per the individual. Read that they seated 1k fans in Mississippi for a club show last week :-X. Let’s face it, we’re hooked and are jonesing for some regularity and competitive action. One foot forward..

I think was ESPN has been doing is what they should have been doing all along. Have the same people fight on their cards so that the fans can get to know different fighters. Not all fighters are going to be world class, but creating a narrative with lesser fighters gives more of a reason to watch.

Then it’s nice to throw in some top notch guys here and there.

Looong road back for former blink and you missed him Champ Issac Dogboe. Starting card off in an 8 rounder here v Chris Avalos. Dogboe up in weight and a year out

Avalos looking overmatched so far.

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I think was ESPN has been doing is what they should have been doing all along. Have the same people fight on their cards so that the fans can get to know different fighters. Not all fighters are going to be world class, but creating a narrative with lesser fighters gives more of a reason to watch.

Then it’s nice to throw in some top notch guys here and there.

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These particular cards have taken some stick but you're right fans love familiarity and the fandom takes off when the right guy comes along. They don't all have to be groomed world beaters at all and you get the occasional 'fan favorite' with a story and some personality type that comes along. You know their level, they know their level but matched right and you get what many of us really want..a good exciting fight.

ESPN and Arum used to be the breeding ground for some future stars. Put them on monthly with slow progression and build that following. Guys like Kennedy McKinney, Michael Carbajal and Ray Mercer would all debut on the same card. Everything went well the mountain peak was considered getting a crack on HBO etc. Some excelled and some would find themselves right back on ESPN on the other side of career years later. Fighters would be labeled "ESPN level fighters" which I never really understood. Fighters live in the moment but they offer everything from journeymen stand by fights to current champs. Just give me a good competitive fight, I'm good with that for a night.

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Avalos looking overmatched so far.

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Almost told someone earlier how I'd maybe put a 5'er on shocker upset :-X. Dogboe just looked fractured after Navarrette finished with him last. Dogboe turning ribs of Avalos into pudding in 4th though

Dogboe loses point for LB ???. That was almost a mercy point by ref. Didn't look like he warned him at all prior to that

Dogboe would do well to mash the gas for KO here. Avalos surviving purely but guys like Valdez, Frampton and the power punching Leo Santa Cruz have gotten him out. Round 7 all Dogboe

Dogboe gets the TKO along ropes with a minute left in final round. Right hand after huge left hook had Avalos wobbling and ref waved it.

Elvis Rodriquez 7-0-1 (7) v Dennis Okath 4-3-1 Jr Welters

Good comeback effort by Dogboe.

Now it's good to see a guy from the neighboring Dominican Republic.

Boom!!!!

Rodriquez is a big 140. Throws a nice double left hook uppercut combo. Just planted Okath on his back with a seering straight left hand right through guard of Okath. Down and out.

Man.... that straight left hand was right down the pipe and had ALL kinds of leverage on it. :o

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Man.... that straight left hand was right down the pipe and had ALL kinds of leverage on it. :o

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Kind of punch that freezes a guy. Like cutting strings on a marionette. One to watch

Chick fight chick fight! ;D. Funny, first saw Kim Clavel on a FB post for PPE, masks and nursing.

Keep forgetting this 'bubble' is in a fully active MGM hotel in Vegas. All the officials and staff living there basic quarantine for 2 months ffs

oof this is for 8 rounds. Into the 5th, ref calls time for hair taping :D. Clavel a bit marked up but landing the cleaner stuff.

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oof this is for 8 rounds. Into the 5th, ref calls time for hair taping :D. Clavel a bit marked up but landing the cleaner stuff.

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... only in chick boxing.... ;D

Looking forward to see whether Berlanga can keep his streak alive. :boxingmatch:

On the other hand, his first decision win will be a blessing in disguise. People will stop reminding him about "the streak" and he can fully concentrate on being a future great champion.

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Looking forward to see whether Berlanga can keep his streak alive. :boxingmatch:

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Opponents last name is Moon. The puns are already writing themselves ;D

:angryxo4:. He hit him so hard he was breakdancing on the canvas ffs. Brutal

Damn....

"Damn" in a good way. ;D

Kept the streak alive. Moon said he would start out swinging which he did for about 10 seconds and then started backing up

Man Tim Bradley needs to stop yelling all the time

Hope Velez can bring it all together and make a dog fight of it. Thought he did much better v Garcia than cards indicated. But Valdez working your body can change a mind fast.

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Man Tim Bradley needs to stop yelling all the time

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I knew there was something bugging me. ;D

Hate to say it Tims right. Valdez needs his jab working, to be better than basic. Had to add the last part :-X

Velez 1st for me

Velez holding his own. Valdez looking for the home run left hook. Velez needs to keep a good distance.

Velez is just a crafty working guy. Not pretty but there. Jab working early for Valdez but still loading up for down the road. Meanwhile points, have Velez 2-0 and only 1 beer in

Valdez getting lumped up under the eyes..

Good fight plan by Velez so far. Needs to keep his right hand tucked tight because Valdez is looking for the home run.

2-1 Velez. Forcing and working but Valdez finding some accurate snap on combos end of round. Valdez needs to stop giving up so much real estate

Work rate to Velez in 4th. 3-1 Really scratch n sniff. Feels like Valdez is over thinking this. Just put punches together off that hurtful short up jab.

Valdez showing some blood corner right eye?

Yep..... the left hook finally put him down.

Ohhh just what he needed big left shot drops Velez! Clean on the chin.

3-3 even up. Valdez really turning them over now and cannot miss the swatting left hook to head.

Uhh.... a little zealous on those commercials, ESPN. ;)

Didn't even wait for the bell to ring this time.