That was the MOST BIASED HBO coverage I've EVER seen

[shza]

Way worse than the JT-Winky coverage, because this time it was all three stooges salivating over Oscars ridiculous flurries where he landed nothing. It was totally shameful, and such a transparent attempt to market a rematch that really has no reason to happen since it was a clear and pretty dominant victory for Floyd.

Some of the most absurd aspects:

1. There was one round toward the middle where Floyd landed about 60% of his punches (really, he did that almost every round, but this one was the highest yet). During this round, while Floyd was basically landing at will and Oscar was doing nothing, Manny Steward keeps saying "but now I think Oscar's turned it around and it's Floyd that's having trouble landing anything." Ridiculous.

2. A couple rounds later, in a round that Floyd outlanded Oscar by a 3-1 ratio, and even threw more than Oscar, Lampley closes the round by saying "it'll be interesting to see how they score that one."

3. The standard Lampley going crazy over ODH punches that didn't even come close to landing. And saying absolutely nothing when Floyd landed flush shots (the only flush shots in the entire fight, mind you).

4. Old Larry Merchant constantly asking (rhetorically), "but Manny, do you think it's a good idea to base your whole fightplan on the other guy getting tired? The fight is happening NOW." As if Floyd wasn't clearly winning "NOW" anyway.

5. Then the most obvious rematch-marketing ploy of them all (other than managing to get that one judge to actually score the fight for Oscar ), they get crazy Floyd Sr. up there AGAIN at the end so he can spew that incomprehensible nonsense about how "if you score it on a point system, you have to give it to Oscar." Floyd outlanded Oscar in almost every single round, out-power punched him in every single round, and landed at more than double Oscar's connect rate -- so explain what that meant. Anyway, they used that interview as a direct segue into the "So, will we get a rematch?" talk.

Huge respect to Max Kellerman for ditching the HBO selling-line and telling it like it is. That was a 117-111 fight without question.

[BIG H]

117-111 no way on earth - check out how many of PBFs punches hit gloves arms and elbows and therefore DO NOT SCORE

PBF won, butt 117-111 is ridiculous!!

[The Boxer]

the scores were close but i don't see a need for a rematch. PBF would most likey beat him worse than before.

[BoomBoom]

No way was that 117-111. 116-112 is even pushing it

[Black Mamba]

I think the judges who said 115-113 for Floyd was correct but i agree with some of your other points. Especially with they way everyone kept saying "oh that round was close i think it goes to Oscar" or something like that. They didnt give any of those rounds to PBF.

[shza]

117-111 no way on earth - check out how many of PBFs punches hit gloves arms and elbows and therefore DO NOT SCORE

PBF won, butt 117-111 is ridiculous!!

Talk about punches hitting gloves, arms and elbows (not to mention air) -- watch Oscar's performance. In terms of punches actually landed, Floyd outlanded Oscar all night. What rounds could you legitimately score for Oscar. No more than 4, no way. I wouldn't see 118-110 as out of the question.

Seriously, watch the fight again with the volume off, so you don't here the ridiculous commentary or hear the crowd going crazy every time Oscar hits air. And then score the rounds.

[BoomBoom]

I think the judges who said 115-113 for Floyd was correct but i agree with some of your other points. Especially with they way everyone kept saying "oh that round was close i think it goes to Oscar" or something like that. They didnt give any of those rounds to PBF.

Because Oscar was fighting his fight during those close rounds and the aggressor

[Black Mamba]

the scores were close but i don't see a need for a rematch. PBF would most likey beat him worse than before.

Yeah i agree if there were to be a rematch i think Floyd would do more in the early rounds because that was the only reason the fight was close because he didnt do enough in the early to mid rounds.

[shza]

I think the judges who said 115-113 for Floyd was correct but i agree with some of your other points. Especially with they way everyone kept saying "oh that round was close i think it goes to Oscar" or something like that. They didnt give any of those rounds to PBF.

Because Oscar was fighting his fight during those close rounds and the aggressor

Oscar didn't LAND anything! That's like saying Sam Soliman beat Winky Wright.

[BoomBoom]

I think the judges who said 115-113 for Floyd was correct but i agree with some of your other points. Especially with they way everyone kept saying "oh that round was close i think it goes to Oscar" or something like that. They didnt give any of those rounds to PBF.

Because Oscar was fighting his fight during those close rounds and the aggressor

Oscar didn't LAND anything!

FLOYD WASNT LANDING EITHER

[shza]

I think the judges who said 115-113 for Floyd was correct but i agree with some of your other points. Especially with they way everyone kept saying "oh that round was close i think it goes to Oscar" or something like that. They didnt give any of those rounds to PBF.

Because Oscar was fighting his fight during those close rounds and the aggressor

Oscar didn't LAND anything!

FLOYD WASNT LANDING EITHER

Yes he was. He landed at over 50% the ENTIRE FIGHT. Watch it again. He was very accurate.

[tedsares]

Can I copy this and post it on another site? I love it.

[tedsares]

Way worse than the JT-Winky coverage, because this time it was all three stooges salivating over Oscars ridiculous flurries where he landed nothing. It was totally shameful, and such a transparent attempt to market a rematch that really has no reason to happen since it was a clear and pretty dominant victory for Floyd.

Some of the most absurd aspects:

1. There was one round toward the middle where Floyd landed about 60% of his punches (really, he did that almost every round, but this one was the highest yet). During this round, while Floyd was basically landing at will and Oscar was doing nothing, Manny Steward keeps saying "but now I think Oscar's turned it around and it's Floyd that's having trouble landing anything." Ridiculous.

2. A couple rounds later, in a round that Floyd outlanded Oscar by a 3-1 ratio, and even threw more than Oscar, Lampley closes the round by saying "it'll be interesting to see how they score that one."

3. The standard Lampley going crazy over ODH punches that didn't even come close to landing. And saying absolutely nothing when Floyd landed flush shots (the only flush shots in the entire fight, mind you).

4. Old Larry Merchant constantly asking (rhetorically), "but Manny, do you think it's a good idea to base your whole fightplan on the other guy getting tired? The fight is happening NOW." As if Floyd wasn't clearly winning "NOW" anyway.

5. Then the most obvious rematch-marketing ploy of them all (other than managing to get that one judge to actually score the fight for Oscar ), they get crazy Floyd Sr. up there AGAIN at the end so he can spew that incomprehensible nonsense about how "if you score it on a point system, you have to give it to Oscar." Floyd outlanded Oscar in almost every single round, out-power punched him in every single round, and landed at more than double Oscar's connect rate -- so explain what that meant. Anyway, they used that interview as a direct segue into the "So, will we get a rematch?" talk.

Huge respect to Max Kellerman for ditching the HBO selling-line and telling it like it is. That was a 117-111 fight without question.

A post worthy of the Posters Hall of Fame!

[shza]

Can I copy this and post it on another site? I love it.

Thanks. Please do -- spread the gospel.

[BoomBoom]

50% are you serious. He was landing on Oscars gloves and forearms most of the fight. Oscar blocks punches with his hands and arms but doesnt move his head but hes not taking most of those shots...r u lampley by the way