Just Another One of Wacko's Drunken Round by Rounds: Mayweather vs Baldomir

[OumaFan]

I just wish it had a better undercard, seriously the undercard is a WTF kind of undercard. Guerrero-Salido Williams against guy brought in to get brutally knocked out

Still probably buy it though, but a good undercard is usually what makes a PPV really worth it. Unfortunately its just the main event here. Hopefully it will be a good one. Floyd has made his name on being perfect, except for the Castillo fight and a few rounds with Judah, most fights have just been dominant and dominant can get boring after a while. He might actually help his popularity out a bit if he was in a really tough fight like the first Castillo fight, maybe even got dropped and hurt and looked in trouble and fought through it to get the win, although I just doubt Baldo is the one that will make him do that.

[Wacko3205]

I just wish it had a better undercard, seriously the undercard is a WTF kind of undercard. Guerrero-Salido Williams against guy brought in to get brutally knocked out

Agreed. The undercard is damned near laughable.

Still probably buy it though, but a good undercard is usually what makes a PPV really worth it. Unfortunately its just the main event here. Hopefully it will be a good one.

The thing about PPV is...I'm never actually paying for an undercard match...so it TECHNICALLY doesn't matter @ "Yee Old House of Wack" because I'm generally pounding back some shots during the undercard.

Floyd has made his name on being perfect, except for the Castillo fight and a few rounds with Judah, most fights have just been dominant and dominant can get boring after a while.

Agreed.

He might actually help his popularity out a bit if he was in a really tough fight like the first Castillo fight, maybe even got dropped and hurt and looked in trouble and fought through it to get the win, although I just doubt Baldo is the one that will make him do that.

Here's the thing (& I'm on the same page with you about facing adversity) about Floyd being in a tuff fight...everyone blows that shit outta proportion.

Even though Judah looked good for 3-4 rounds & even though Castillo gave Floyd a hard fight...Floyd didn't lose...he won & earned the decisions in my book...but everyone else ran with it out of hatred & took that shit to the other level & were saying that Floyd almost got knocked out by both of them.

That's just horse shit.

The thing here that's different...he's REALLY out of his weight class & Baldo hits pretty damned hard apparently...even though he's got a meager KO %...he's staggered many.

This could be a rough night for Floyd...or I could just be waaaaaaaaaaay off on this one.

If I am & Floyd mops the canvas with him...wait & see how many people say that Baldo wasn't shit & was completely overrated.

That's the pisser of boxing fandom.

Anywho...I want a tuff fight...again...but I want my guy to pull it out.

Good post Ooooomer!

[OumaFan]

CC.

As far as the Castillo fight I had it a draw. But he did win the second.

I find myself wondering if I'm still underrating Baldo. Maybe I am. But even looking at the Judah fight, it took him to the 7th to get to Judah. Judah's talented but Floyd's a whole lot slicker and smarter so I wonder how long it will take Baldozier to figure Floyd out. I just think Carlos will be frustrated, maybe he'll come on late, I don't know.

There are a couple unknowns. One, Floyd could hurt his hands. Two, could Floyd be bothered by not having his trainer. I still heavily favor Floyd but I'm so tired of hearing how a lot of people think practically all Floyd fights will be Gatti 2, Baldo's a tougher opponent than Gatti.

As far as undercards go, yeah the main event is obviously the big deal, but a nice undercard is such a plus. Look at Barrera-Juarez 2 with Gonzalez-Vasquez and Guzman-Barrios. Beautiful night, think about if that undercard was on this card. I'm looking forward to Torres-Arnaoutis on the Pac/EM card. MAYBE Guerrero-Salido will be better than expected, but Williams-whoever the fuck he's fighting is gonna be crap.

[Wacko3205]

As far as the Castillo fight I had it a draw. But he did win the second.

In the end...I thought that it was a tuff night for my guy...but in the end...I still think that he won it.

I think a lot of people go totally over board on that one. It was close...but I just don't see it as a loss. I've seen a lot of fights that were close & could have gone either way...& did go the way that I thought they shouldn't have...but for some reason...that aint one of 'em.

I find myself wondering if I'm still underrating Baldo. Maybe I am. But even looking at the Judah fight, it took him to the 7th to get to Judah. Judah's talented but Floyd's a whole lot slicker and smarter so I wonder how long it will take Baldozier to figure Floyd out. I just think Carlos will be frustrated, maybe he'll come on late, I don't know.

No offense...but I think that you are...I think that everyone is.

But as I said before...it could just be that I am looking for more than what's in front of me.

I don't know.

I agree...Floyd is much more slick & talented than Judah...but when Baldo beat Judah...everyone screamed that it was a bad night & that Judah didn't take him seriously. I gotta call bullshit to that. Sure everyone has a bad night...& they always broadcast it after they get KO'd or lose...but Baldo shut down everything that Judah had to offer. EVERYTHING.

I truly don't beleive that that can happen against Floyd...but I do believe that fighting an actual Welter...one that hasn't lost in almost 20 fights...that's GOING to be a factor. No if's, and's, or buts.

There are a couple unknowns. One, Floyd could hurt his hands. Two, could Floyd be bothered by not having his trainer. I still heavily favor Floyd but I'm so tired of hearing how a lot of people think practically all Floyd fights will be Gatti 2, Baldo's a tougher opponent than Gatti.

The hands do worry me. A lot.

I don't think that Roger being out of the game is going to matter. The main reason is that Floyd took a nut shot, a rabbit punch, a riot, & Roger's ejection in stride & fought on to beat Judah. If Floyd can keep focus through all that shit & win...I think that he can this Saturday night.

The Gatti factor is annoying...but Floyd utterly destroyed him & beat Gatti more convincingly than basically anyone has...including Oscar. It's hard for his fans to get by that. Personally...I think that Baldo cause hellacious problems if he comes out strong. Floyd will be back pedalling & working up a game plan for the first 2-3 rounds as he pretty much always does...that would be the best time to attack him.

Baldo does that...he's got a chance.

As far as undercards go, yeah the main event is obviously the big deal, but a nice undercard is such a plus. Look at Barrera-Juarez 2 with Gonzalez-Vasquez and Guzman-Barrios. Beautiful night, think about if that undercard was on this card. I'm looking forward to Torres-Arnaoutis on the Pac/EM card. MAYBE Guerrero-Salido will be better than expected, but Williams-whoever the F*** he's fighting is gonna be crap.

Agreed...I do like a good undercard...but again...I very rarely sit through them.

Williams is being fed a steady diet right now...he probably will for atleast 2-3 more fights. Theyr'e building his name, & what better way to do so than impressing the viewers with stoppages? Williams is still a bit green in many people's eyes...I would be one of those many.

I'd love to see him face off against Margarito.

[Wacko3205]

In the event that the Floyd fight might end early...I will also try to cover the Lyachovich Briggs fight that is on Showtime this weekend also.

It all just depends on how things come out.

That is ofcourse unless someone else would be game to cover the match up?

Oumer? Anyone?

Either way...if it happens it happens...if not...I'll be glad to cover both...but the Floyd fight is top bill for me.

[OumaFan]

In the event that the Floyd fight might end early...I will also try to cover the Lyachovich Briggs fight that is on Showtime this weekend also.

It all just depends on how things come out.

That is ofcourse unless someone else would be game to cover the match up?

Oumer? Anyone?

Either way...if it happens it happens...if not...I'll be glad to cover both...but the Floyd fight is top bill for me.

I'm planning on ordering the Mayweather PPV, if I decide not to I'll do the Serguei one but I'm most likely getting the PPV.

[Wacko3205]

In the event that the Floyd fight might end early...I will also try to cover the Lyachovich Briggs fight that is on Showtime this weekend also.

It all just depends on how things come out.

That is ofcourse unless someone else would be game to cover the match up?

Oumer? Anyone?

Either way...if it happens it happens...if not...I'll be glad to cover both...but the Floyd fight is top bill for me.

I'm planning on ordering the Mayweather PPV, if I decide not to I'll do the Serguei one but I'm most likely getting the PPV.

Fair enough.

I'll just try to hammer out two DRBR's...but I'm gonna have a lot of guests over...& I'd hate to ignore 'em.

[yoitsdan]

I honestly think this is Mayweather's toughest fight so far, simply because of the size and style of Baldomir. I think this is going to be either Mayweather's best or worst performance. It win-win for boxing fans all around the globe, unless your a mayweather nut-hugger, becuase there is only 1 positive outcome, that he wins. If your either a neutral or a hater then you either get to see the epitomy of an underdog win, or a boxing masterclass. I love it. Baldomir has been brushed under the carpet by all experts, but beating gatti and judah is impressive, the guy exposed all of their flaws, you can't say the guy isn't a great fighter, or a champ, but Floyd by the looks of it has no flaws, and I can't see Carlos finding one. But at the end of the day it's a fight, and anything can happen.
wacko we all missed ya!

[Wacko3205]

I honestly think this is Mayweather's toughest fight so far, simply because of the size and style of Baldomir. I think this is going to be either Mayweather's best or worst performance.

Agreed. I don't think that it'll be his worst...but he's gonna have a hard night...atleast I think that he will.

It win-win for boxing fans all around the globe, unless your a mayweather nut-hugger, becuase there is only 1 positive outcome, that he wins. If your either a neutral or a hater then you either get to see the epitomy of an underdog win, or a boxing masterclass. I love it.

Being a fan of Mayweather...I can say that I really really want him to win this one...but I want him to go through hell to do so.

Baldomir has been brushed under the carpet by all experts, but beating gatti and judah is impressive, the guy exposed all of their flaws, you can't say the guy isn't a great fighter, or a champ, but Floyd by the looks of it has no flaws, and I can't see Carlos finding one. But at the end of the day it's a fight, and anything can happen.

Agreed again. I personally believe that it says a lot for Baldo to win so defenitively over Gatti & Judah...even though I aint a fan of either one of them...but Gatti can crack & Judah is skilled...like em or not.

wacko we all missed ya!

right back babe...I missed it & everyone too.

[Gandalf]

Welcome back Wacko's DRBR!!! It has indeed been missed!

Now for the Miles kiss of death

Floyd by decision....

Though I am indeed torn...I would love Baldy to rough him up early and then we can all enjoy a real fight...

If Floyd can come through that then all props to him...

Interesting bout this one

[Punisher136]

I'm saying floyd until someone proves he can be beaten :P

[superheavyrhun]

Welcome back Wacko's DRBR!!! It has indeed been missed!

Now for the Miles kiss of death

Floyd by decision....

Though I am indeed torn...I would love Baldy to rough him up early and then we can all enjoy a real fight...

If Floyd can come through that then all props to him...

Interesting bout this one

Miles, I truly hope you do give him the kiss of death...that boy thinks he is the s**t. The fact that he is 99% certainly the s**t, only makes it worse. . Go the baldy Baldi!

[Gandalf]

Welcome back Wacko's DRBR!!! It has indeed been missed!

Now for the Miles kiss of death

Floyd by decision....

Though I am indeed torn...I would love Baldy to rough him up early and then we can all enjoy a real fight...

If Floyd can come through that then all props to him...

Interesting bout this one

Miles, I truly hope you do give him the kiss of death...that boy thinks he is the s**t. The fact that he is 99% certainly the s**t, only makes it worse. . Go the baldy Baldi!

The kiss of death is a Shapeaspearian expression...I wish death on nobody. Least of all Floyd or even Baldy.

Lets just have a good scrap...

[superheavyrhun]

Welcome back Wacko's DRBR!!! It has indeed been missed!

Now for the Miles kiss of death

Floyd by decision....

Though I am indeed torn...I would love Baldy to rough him up early and then we can all enjoy a real fight...

If Floyd can come through that then all props to him...

Interesting bout this one

Miles, I truly hope you do give him the kiss of death...that boy thinks he is the s**t. The fact that he is 99% certainly the s**t, only makes it worse. . Go the baldy Baldi!

The kiss of death is a Shapeaspearian expression...I wish death on nobody. Least of all Floyd or even Baldy.

Lets just have a good scrap...

Thanks for the heads up on the meaning of "kiss of death", I'm not American y'know

[cockey cockney]

I voted Floyd by 12 hard fought rounds. I think the size difference will be hard to overcome for PBF at certain times. But just see him showing enough class and landing enough quick punches to do the job. Will NOT be an easy nights work tho, Baldomir deserves respect.