Bradley/Vargas Fight Thread

[Gandalf]

You wish Russell would have at least apologized for his mistake.

Yes, I hate people who cannot apologise. They are not professional. Stubborn old fool, just hold your hands up and say I messed up. But no, silly old sausage.

[IamInuit]

Refs need to be replaced after 65, The confusion there is evidence enough. If he thought he heard the bell then his hearing is not sufficient to ref at this level. Its not rocket science.

[Truth]

I'm not sure if age had anything to do it, I think he just got caught up in the action, but the age of referees and judges is an issue for the sport.

[Gandalf]

Well, I enjoyed the fight, but one time is quite enough for me. Later all.

[IamInuit]

I'm not sure if age had anything to do it, I think he just got caught up in the action, but the age of referees and judges is an issue for the sport.

I think it does but not in all cases but in this one. In addition a ref should not get caught up in the action like that. That is simply more evidence. I like Pat but its time to go.

[armin]

Easily Bradley Vargas wasn't getting him outta there with ten seconds to go if provo couldn't get him with twelve, will be a pointless rematch

[IamInuit]

Because it was for a vacant title and when it happened coupled with Russells lack of taking ownership, I'd wager the Wbo orders an immediate rematch. The appearance of impropriety is at times good enough.

[Beanflicker]

The ref fucked up, but by the time he waved it off there was about 6-7 seconds left on the clock. As durable as Bradley is and as shitty of a puncher/finisher Vargas is, does anybody really think he would have landed a knockout punch on Bradley in that time?

[Master]

so who won?

[Hulk]

The ref fucked up, but by the time he waved it off there was about 6-7 seconds left on the clock. As durable as Bradley is and as shitty of a puncher/finisher Vargas is, does anybody really think he would have landed a knockout punch on Bradley in that time?

Precisely old top. Vargas put on quite the performance acting like he'd just won by TKO and continuing to act that way despite being told different.

Russell screwed up but it's not THAT big of deal with 7 seconds left. I mean Bradley won a good action fight hands down.

[Gandalf]

The ref fucked up, but by the time he waved it off there was about 6-7 seconds left on the clock. As durable as Bradley is and as shitty of a puncher/finisher Vargas is, does anybody really think he would have landed a knockout punch on Bradley in that time?

No, Bradley was weathering the storm by killing the clock. He was hurt, but he has been there before. He was damaged but in control. Mind you, Bradley shouldn't have started coasting. It made him fall asleep somewhat. Bradley will win a rematch 11 rounds to 1 and I don't really want to see it. It wasn't a close fight and would be a waste of 6 months. If Vargas wants it then let him prove he deserves it by doing something at WW. That was no way near enough IMO.

[bzkfn]

The ref fucked up, but by the time he waved it off there was about 6-7 seconds left on the clock. As durable as Bradley is and as shitty of a puncher/finisher Vargas is, does anybody really think he would have landed a knockout punch on Bradley in that time?

It is more likely he was robbed of a 10-8 round but I think 1 judge scored the last 10-8 judgibg by the 115-112 scorecard.

[Spicoli]

The ref totally lost his marbles there..he chested Vargas off saying 'over'...and then took a break fighters stance and yelled "No knockdown" and then realized it was over and acted shocked Solid scrap!

Rematch would be nice. And then Bradley vs Provo 2!