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Riding with this one as I don't currently sub to Dazn for the solid Bam v Estrada card so likely to miss it. 2nd defense of the wbo strap for Lopez vs #8 ranked Steve Claggett 38-7-2 from o'Canada. Robeisy Ramirez in the co main returning after losing his feather weight title is fighting 21-2 Brandon Leon Benitez. Background show stealer fight may just be Elvis Rodriquez v Jino Rodrigo Jr welters.
Welp ffs. Apparently missed a solid scrap with app taking forever to sort itself out. Gotta catch replay. Elvis Rodriquez takes a U10 after trading knockdowns with Rodrigo in the 1st. Espn app usually runs pretty smooth but this pos is on dial up to start!
Emiliano Vargas scores a blitz like tko in the 1st over some 50/50 fella to go 11-0. Poppa Vargas may have set goals to purposely walk things slow with his son. It's just crazy to think that at just 2 years into his own career Fernando was making his second title defense
Chris Algeri making his Espn debut on the mic tonight. He's always pretty sharp with it. Gets a little sped up in spots but solid. But where's Tim :helmet: ?
Coppinger going on about Canelo not doing Sept but waiting on a Saudi event...for a tune-up :-\. A tune up for a 147-154 Bud. Was pretty sure his last three fights were tune ups. Honestly see no sense in that fight but clearly in the minority.
Evening. ;D
Just tuning in, trying to catch some good boxing action tonight. :)
Ali Walsh doing a rematch with Sona Akale who took his 0 last out.
In case no one is aware already...Ali is the Grandson of Ali. Little known fact :smilie_whisper:. But I'm sure they will mention it once or twice
Good, active 1st round. Not sure who won it... but Ali Walsh did get tagged cleanly several times. Interesting scrap.
Ali Walsh still with his head stock still. Akale picking up on a couple small lefts near bell.
Ref arms behind his back like he's judging a AKC best of show contest ;D. Oh Akale clips Ali Walsh and Ali Walsh returns the favor at the bell dropping Akale!
Last second KD by Nico on a hard left hand.
I was just going to say that Akale seems to only have a good overhand right. His left doesn't impress much.
Right hand doesn't miss Nico often but it's clubbing and wide. Ali Walsh trying to box smart in 4th
Cheers Tito. Eyes on the skies bud. Looks like this Gulf party is kicking off early :p. Good set of cards this night, finally.Quote:
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Ohhh Akale comes out in 5th like a poor mans Dwight Qawi. Has to know he needs big 5th and 6th here. Ali Walsh getting clipped way too much
Evening chaps. RIP Donald Sutherland.
Massive 5th for Akale. Ali Walsh hurt and near folded late on ropes!
Akale definitely won that 5th round. Nico's gonna have to assert himself in the final round.
That is brutal the shoulder of Nico? He's a one arm fighter playing keep away but Akale letting off the gas.
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WTF?? A dislocated shoulder?? Truth is Nico didn't throw a single left hand the whole last round.
Here comes the decision....
Think it's fair to say that Ali Walsh is already at exactly where he's going as a fighter. But no idea what the crowd is booing. They're all over the kid :-X
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I was kind of puzzled by that myself. Tough crowd...
Interesting hear him make the circus boxing vs "real" fights talk. I had no idea he was offered a Jake Paul lotto fight some time ago ;D.Quote:
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I was kind of puzzled by that myself. Tough crowd...
Ramirez needs to look A+ here. No coasting no hands in the pockets.
Algieri is probably the most perceptive fighter turned announce since Paulie. Think of them what we will they spot "it". This feels like an audition for him ;D. Sharp 1st Ramirez.
Good 3rd round! I thought Robeisy took based on his working Benitez over in the first 30 seconds of the round. Benitez responded well, though.
Benitez is here for it. Applying pressure 3rd with whipping long hooks to body. Ramirez picking spots stronger early.
Very composed 4th by Ramirez. Hands being put together well. Still not completely invisible though. Some small shots from Benitez get in here and there. Like to see Ramirez steady step on the gas
Face of Benitez is falling apart he just doesn't have anything on these to trouble Ramirez. Being picked apart in 5th
I'm not sure Robeisy missed any power shots to the head in that 5th round. Benitez obviously has a good chin.
Benitez definitely a tough kid no doubt. Ramirez finding all the openings pretty much as he pleases. Showing to be very fluid here.
I keep thinking of that Espinoza rematch. Be great to see Ramirez close this strong here. Needs that attitude for the buzzsaw that is champ Espino....well nevermind ;D. Great finish for him there. Harsh KO. Benitez dropped hard and missed the bus that hit him!
Boom!! Just like that... the uppercut shut out the lights. Impressive KO by Ramirez.
Teo never fails to out-corny himself. Great song bad execution ;D
Claggett coming forward constantly. Let's see how Lopez handles this style.
Claggett trying to stay in his chest minute to minute solid pressure. Teo starting to find holes for accurate shots late 2nd.
Teo sharp shooting from the hips in spots. Well placed shots but also a little bit too content. Hurt Claggett bad here. Has him hung up like a puppet on ropes late 8th. Showing solid punch selection Teo.
Claggett becoming too tough for his own good. Bridge of nose on Teo marked up again. Teo really does struggle at making distance more with his punches and relies on feet. Fall into corners and ropes. Still though in full control here.
Teo literally pogo'ed into a few shots in 10th. He hops in with no jab and got smacked standing straight up. Nice flurry end of round for Teo.
Claggett's a tough man to get rid of. Predictable UD win for Teo, but never did he get Claggett in trouble.
On a side note... damn... these fights air later and later. Close to 1 am over here. Time to close up shop. ;D
'Night all.
Lopez is so corny :-\
He should really be stopping a fighter like Claggett