Quote Originally Posted by p4pking View Post
Dan Rafael is a useless tub of goo, he deserves absolutely no respect imo. Many people who post on this site know more about the sport and are better writers. Having said that all of those picks were pretty straightforward, excepting for the round of the year. Why should it go to Martinez-Chavez Jr, just because Julio had him hurt after getting his ass whipped in all the rounds prior? It was certainly dramatic given that, but in the round itself there was barely any two way action. Off the top of my head I'd say at least a couple rounds in Rios-Alvarado were much better, or in fact the last round of Pac-Marquez as Manny was knocked out in the dying seconds after having it in the bag. The first round of that special FNF a while ago between Kim and Beltran was also great.
Have never thought much of him either. Always struck me as a soap reporter. He gets cred cause he works for ESPN.

Having said that I'd give Manny/Marquez ko of the year and probably Rios/Alvarado foty. Salido/Lopez 2 rd 9 roty and I dont really like the way the mainstream anoints Donaire fighter of the year. It almost seems fixed as he's an Hbo/Arum guy. I also think Shields should get the trainer of the year.