Lucas Matthysse-Viktor Postol - Sat/HBO/BN. Fact.

[TitoFan]

Hey, good for Postol. Two things I didn't like: First..... Postol's no 140-pounder, give me a break. Second.... he came this close to getting a point deducted for holding. What a frustration for Matthysse. Still..... no excuses. The better guy won... and I'm happy for him. Sad for Lucas.

[IamInuit]

He walked into that almost the exact same way Manny did to Marquez. It just came at a perfect time.

[p4pking]

If he made 140, he is! All fighters cut weight.... Great finish, Matthyse had actually been hurt pretty bad in each of the previous rounds, then just waded right into that right. Funny game boxing is, can't believe we can think of Matthyse as a guy who is past it now.

[Ron Swanson]

Ukraine taking over the sport haha

[TitoFan]

If he made 140, he is! All fighters cut weight.... Great finish, Matthyse had actually been hurt pretty bad in each of the previous rounds, then just waded right into that right. Funny game boxing is, can't believe we can think of Matthyse as a guy who is past it now.

He may have made the weight..... but you rarely see such huge size differences in the ring. Postol's not only that much taller.... he looked a lot heavier. It's guys like Chavez Jr. who have perfected that art. Not something I like to watch.

[armin]

If he made 140, he is! All fighters cut weight.... Great finish, Matthyse had actually been hurt pretty bad in each of the previous rounds, then just waded right into that right. Funny game boxing is, can't believe we can think of Matthyse as a guy who is past it now.

He may have made the weight..... but you rarely see such huge size differences in the ring. Postol's not only that much taller.... he looked a lot heavier. It's guys like Chavez Jr. who have perfected that art. Not something I like to watch.

Agreed but he did make weight so...but dam it Lucas

[No Contest]

Good coming out party for Postol. Liked his performance and the prospect, Easter. Both reminded me of Hearns style fighters. Broner was sharp as well, he seemed like he has changed his attitude. Good matchups in the near future.

[Gandalf]

Wow, I haven't seen the fight in full yet, but was shocked to hear Lucas got beaten up. Wasn't expecting a result like that!

[beenKOed]

If he made 140, he is! All fighters cut weight.... Great finish, Matthyse had actually been hurt pretty bad in each of the previous rounds, then just waded right into that right. Funny game boxing is, can't believe we can think of Matthyse as a guy who is past it now.

He may have made the weight..... but you rarely see such huge size differences in the ring. Postol's not only that much taller.... he looked a lot heavier. It's guys like Chavez Jr. who have perfected that art. Not something I like to watch.

I didn't see this fight, but it's something I don't like to see either.

[beenKOed]

Wish I could have seen this one! Have to catch it when I can.

[p4pking]

Ok, but Chavez Jr deserves flack because he doesn't make the weights, or uses PEDs to do so and fucks around the contracts at the last minute etc. Postol is just tall for his division. If Thomas Hearns were fighting today would people slag him off for fighting at welter? Did people knock Paul Williams for it? Just seems dumb, making weight is making weight, any fighter is free to move down if they are capable of it.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

It's not logical to bash someone for being big for the weight if they aren't cheating to make weight or failing to make weight. Just sounds like sour grapes.

[Spicoli]

I'm split on rehydration clauses but no fighter should blow up 20 lbs next day, its unsafe and unprofessional I believe. Not that Postol did but an additional size advantage is just that. Then again..a guy could be drying out at a disadvantage and coming in with lbs of unsettled wash and junk food can and has backfired. Hindsights 20-20 but truth is Postol was given more than a chance prior and style wise he proved more than capable. Its a nightmare style

[IamInuit]

It's not logical to bash someone for being big for the weight if they aren't cheating to make weight or failing to make weight. Just sounds like sour grapes.

Agreed. These things need to be viewed on a case by case basis under the present rules. This is simply not the same as what Jr pulled. Perhaps they should have rehydration clauses if they are not going to reinstall same day weigh ins?

Trouble is, highlight reels pay the bills. Its a KNOCKOUT or bust era and still a blood sucking ppv one. The majority of purchasers don't even follow the sport and have low attention spans. Boxing is more about the business then it is about the boxing and the weight shifting is a major part and cause of their coin revenue.


Ps- It is sanctioned cheating. So are catchweights for title fights when the champ has to melt for a challenger especially. Again because of that coin.

[Hulk]

I was gutted Matthysse lost, but to be fair he was being rabbit punching scum all night.