Wacko's Drunken Round by Round of Edison Miranda vs Willie Gibbs

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I like Gibbs but it is impossible for me to root against Miranda. Happy for him.

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CC Wacko.

[Wacko3205]

CC Wacko.

right back babe.

[Wacko3205]

Anyone remember what weight they said Miranda was at tonight? It was pretty high up there. Also anyone know if he has trouble making middleweight limit?

173 unofficially.

[OumaFan]

CC Wack.

This one was kinda predictable although I wouldn't have bet on the first round. I don't know, I like Gibbs, but he just doesn't react all that well to getting hit. Back to the Edouard fight and Edouard's not that big of a puncher, definitely not compared to Miranda.

[Wacko3205]

CC Wack.

This one was kinda predictable although I wouldn't have bet on the first round. I don't know, I like Gibbs, but he just doesn't react all that well to getting hit. Back to the Edouard fight and Edouard's not that big of a puncher, definitely not compared to Miranda.

Indeed.

Thing is...I kind of expected that...just not so fast...like you.

[shza]

CC Wacko--this was unexpected (the DRbR, not the results--except for the Litzau one).

This was a great end to a really great last 2 months of boxing. I love the technical boxing and will always rank those guys at the top of the p4p list (none of this Pac beats Winky and Floyd stuff for me), but tonight's card (as well as the Marquez and Pac-Morales fights) was extremely fun to watch. Wack, if you missed the first (televised) fight, definitely go back and see it. That thing was great for all 8 rounds it lasted. Litzau could conceivably step up the training on defense and come back strong in a few years--he clearly has the athleticism and speed. But that guy he was fighting had about the best chin I've ever seen!

And the Miranda fight.... That was the first time I've actually seen him, and that was extremely impressive. I'd love to see him against Jermain, and I would not be terribly surprised to see Jermain go down in that fight, possibly out (I'd pick Winky by a wide decision against Miranda though--I'd also pick
Winky by a minimum four-point spread if we ever got a Wright-Taylor II). If he gets a couple more like that on HBO first, he could become a very big draw too. (Still haven't seen the Abraham fight, but I figure Miranda must have a pretty good chin if he got outpunched by Abraham without ever looking close to going down.) Obviously didn't get to see much of him , but I like what I saw. Very much.

[El Gamo]

CC Wack,shortest RBR ever right? Certainly since I've ben here. I've liked Miranda's power for a while and having seen more of his fights plus this oe,I can say that I am a fan now! I'd like to see him against JT or Winky,both would be good fights because this guy can bang! I hope he KTFO Abrham first though,I thought Miranda won the first fight!aND i GIVE HIM MUCH more credit for that knowing that Miranda's fists broke Arthurs jaw.

[El Gamo]

And forgive me for saying this but I was SO SO SO HOPING LITZAU got KTFO and he did! He had a great war with Johnny Nalasco or whatever his name was and he was almost KTFO in that one too. After the fight,he was SO arrogant,saying something about being like SRL and Teddy Atlas told him to calm down! Litzau looked like a good fighter but he also looked really really chinny,his chin always in the air and although he had fast hands and power,he was always liable to get nailed himself. Also,he did this thing in the Nalasco fight where he would hold on to the ropes for some reason!?? Anyway,he himself said he was like a Malignaggi,a guy you'd love or hate and I definitely disliked the guy so

[BrooklyniteQueen]

Malignaggi would probably have boxed in that situation instead of trying to impress the fans which is what got Litzau beat.

Litzau does the things that Mayweather haters say most boxers should do stand and fight and he just lost a fight he could have had in the bag. Doesn't matter the respect he got, he still got an 1 on his record now. I hope he learns what fighting for the fans get you. Thats probably why people get mad at Mayweather because he DOESN'T do that and removes all doubt to give an opponent a chance to land that ONE shot.

[El Gamo]

Malignaggi would probably have boxed in that situation instead of trying to impress the fans which is what got Litzau beat.

Litzau does the things that Mayweather haters say most boxers should do stand and fight and he just lost a fight he could have had in the bag. Doesn't matter the respect he got, he still got an 1 on his record now. I hope he learns what fighting for the fans get you. Thats probably why people get mad at Mayweather because he DOESN'T do that and removes all doubt to give an opponent a chance to land that ONE shot.

You ca't really say what Paulie would have done because the whole world thought he would have boxed Cotto too but he didn't. Also,that's silly to say Mayweather haters,may be it's just fans who want to see more action for their hard earned money. If you pay $50 to see fights, and the guy is earning $8million for the fight, you expect to see something first and second,he has no one to blame but himself for his critics,if you're going to compare yourself to SRR,SRL etc etc then of course there are going to be higher expectations from you.

Secondly, his antics after the fight hardly endear him to the fans with his silly crying and mood swings at Merchant. I mean 1 minute I see HBO team kiss PBF's ass then the next minute,everyone's dissing on Merchant when he's doing his job and asking the right questions.

Finally,what was most dissappointing about his performance was that ok,he landed a nice shot here and there but it was not a virtuoso performance.And you talk about not giving the opponent a chance but watch the Jesus Chavez fight,the Corley fight etc etc. He stood his ground in those fights. Just because I was not impressed by the performance does not make me a hatre,because I have justified my opinion.

Sorry that was a bit off topic,I'm about to watch the Litzau fight now!

[global]

And forgive me for saying this but I was SO SO SO HOPING LITZAU got KTFO and he did! He had a great war with Johnny Nalasco or whatever his name was and he was almost KTFO in that one too. After the fight,he was SO arrogant,saying something about being like SRL and Teddy Atlas told him to calm down! Litzau looked like a good fighter but he also looked really really chinny,his chin always in the air and although he had fast hands and power,he was always liable to get nailed himself. Also,he did this thing in the Nalasco fight where he would hold on to the ropes for some reason!?? Anyway,he himself said he was like a Malignaggi,a guy you'd love or hate and I definitely disliked the guy so

I had some friends over randomly who don't watch boxing at all for the Nalasco bout, every single one of them hoped that Litzau would get his ass beat after hearing the interview at the end.

[El Gamo]

And forgive me for saying this but I was SO SO SO HOPING LITZAU got KTFO and he did! He had a great war with Johnny Nalasco or whatever his name was and he was almost KTFO in that one too. After the fight,he was SO arrogant,saying something about being like SRL and Teddy Atlas told him to calm down! Litzau looked like a good fighter but he also looked really really chinny,his chin always in the air and although he had fast hands and power,he was always liable to get nailed himself. Also,he did this thing in the Nalasco fight where he would hold on to the ropes for some reason!?? Anyway,he himself said he was like a Malignaggi,a guy you'd love or hate and I definitely disliked the guy so

I had some friends over randomly who don't watch boxing at all for the Nalasco bout, every single one of them hoped that Litzau would get his ass beat after hearing the interview at the end.

Yeah,I REALLY started to dislike him after that,there' nothing with confidence but his was arrogance and for what? What has he done? Hopefully this defeat brought him back down to earth! A good fighter but flawed.

[Pantera]

I'm not a huge Miranda fan...but that was fun.

Here's the thing...if he wants to hanger a new fan...do what he did tonight to Gibbs...but do that shit to Jermain Taylor.

I want to see how Taylor handles adversity & power like that.

Taylor boxes on the backfoot like he did against Wright & Ouma...Miranda will knock him out.

Wacko-
Eventhough I was at the fight, thanks for doing the RBR for those who couldnt see it.
And does it seem like Miranda is starting to grow on you just a little?!?!?

He really is a great guy and good for boxing, brings excitment.
I talked with Jim Lampley after the fight. In his opinion 'Abraham beats Taylor and Winky, and Miranda beat Abraham'.
Just an opinion, but I found it interesting that he thinks Abraham and Miranda are better than Winky and Taylor.

[El Gamo]

I'm not a huge Miranda fan...but that was fun.

Here's the thing...if he wants to hanger a new fan...do what he did tonight to Gibbs...but do that shit to Jermain Taylor.

I want to see how Taylor handles adversity & power like that.

Taylor boxes on the backfoot like he did against Wright & Ouma...Miranda will knock him out.

Wacko-
Eventhough I was at the fight, thanks for doing the RBR for those who couldnt see it.
And does it seem like Miranda is starting to grow on you just a little?!?!?

He really is a great guy and good for boxing, brings excitment.
I talked with Jim Lampley after the fight. In his opinion 'Abraham beats Taylor and Winky, and Miranda beat Abraham'.
Just an opinion, but I found it interesting that he thinks Abraham and Miranda are better than Winky and Taylor.

WOAH,did Lampley really say that?!?! I thought he LOVED JT!! Plus,you can add me to the Miranda bandwagon,I'm officially a fan now!