Kayode vs Tarver - Who won

[TitoFan]

The fight itself was a draw. I saw it coming and called it several rounds before the end. It was almost inevitable, with Tarver stupidly giving away the first few rounds, and then doing just enough to avoid the outright loss. Meanwhile, Kayode, instead of going out to actively seek and take Tarver's title away from him, chose that unfortunate moment to try to box and be cute. They both deserved to lose.

As for the post-fight ranting and raving.... I gave Kayode a split decision. He was louder and more moronic than Tarver, who was pretty obnoxious and blind himself. Typical modern-day match.... inconsistent action in the ring, followed by endless and tiresome belly-aching about the could'ves and the should'ves. F*cking pathetic.

[gest12645]

after Lateef's post fight interview, it's going to be tough seeing him on showtime again

[captainanddew]

after Lateef's post fight interview, it's going to be tough seeing him on showtime again

showtime head espinoza said last night that not only would showtime not want a rematch (if tarver vs kayode II happened for some odd reason), they wouldn't be showing Kayode again.

great job burning bridges!!!!

[IamInuit]

Both men thought it was a 6 round fight and fought accordingly at opposite ends of 12 rounds. Kayode won the first half and Tarver the second. Why Tarver was not cashing in on the left hand earlier is puzzling. He could not miss. Especially the straight left although the hook and uppercut also found a home.

[DavilaJones]

To be honest I think a draw was fair, but on a side note I surprised to see 4 southpaws vs 4 orthodoxin 1 night. It was quite a strange thing.

[Lone Gunman]

I cant argue with the draw. Nor would I call it a robbery if either fighter won it by a round or 2. Id like to see a rematch but we´re unlikely to now.

[johnsebastianmiran]

Kayode was sloppy and he was slapping Tarver while Tarver landed the cleaner punches. A draw should have settled everything because it was that close. Kayode was angry but he talked himself out of money fights.