CC to wacko for another great rbr,
I have a couple things to say about this fight. First, I think it should be Gatti's second to last fight before retirement. I would like to see Gatti take on softer competition and have one more fight on the boardwalk and go out like a star. No fighter in the past decade (longer even) has left more blood and guts in the ring as Gatti. I think he was a gift for boxing; if every fighter had the heart, determination, and complete lack of self-preservation that Gatti has (had) then boxing would be the most popular sport in the world. I need to disagree with you big time on the Hall of Fame thing Wack, Gatti belongs there %100. I think he most certainly will be there too.
Baldomir looked real nice...big, powerful, crisp, and smart. But, I dont know...this is a different Gatti. I think that loss to PBF really took a toll on Gatti...the man is all about pride and his cajones and PBF totally dominated him. Gatti's been in more wars than any fighter I can think to name and that has to take a toll. Do I think Gatti would have beat the Baldomir of today a few years ago? No. But I think the old Gatti would have given him a hell of a fight. Baldomir beat Judah, who despite loads of talent cant seem to use it, and a Gatti that isnt what he used to be. I think Bald should be rated very highly, but i think hes getting a bit too much credit all of which is based on his past two fights.
I really like Baldomir though; I really respect how apologetic he was after nailing Gatti with that low blow. He was real sincere about apologizing and you could tell he really felt bad. Hes got a good character which I like in a fighter and is the complete opposite of those show-bouting pricks like Malignaggi. I forget who mentioned it but that pissed me off too how during the fight he kept talking to the camera while on his cell thinking he was the sh*t...i think I will watch his bout with Cotto again![]()


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