BTW, was Killa banned?
there have been bad calls as well, one i remember was the Santos/Margarito II fight, i saw it in person in Bayamon, and i wasn't the only one there that thought Antonio was winning, and well although i don't argue it so much, cause he seemed ready to quit, Cotto/Corley comes to mind
just reviewed some videos of LOPEZ fights........i say whew!!!
Indeed a tall order for our boxer Gerry Penalosa.Nevertheless,i still put my vote on a Gerry UPSET WIN.
Nonito Donaire will soon be a name to reckon with...
It’s hard to find a fan or boxing writer who will give Penalosa much of a shot of upsetting Lopez.
Maybe it’s because at 36, Penalosa is 11 years older than Lopez. Perhaps it’s the belief that the Filipino veteran’s 62-bout pro career, which has spanned 20 years, has taken its toll on his body.
If the perception is that Penalosa is an “old man,” fans who tune into the Boxing After Dark broadcast might be in for a surprise.
Penalosa (54-6-2, 36 KOs) is one of the sport’s most well-preserved world-class veterans. The Philippines-born southpaw is a complete fighter with skill, technique and athleticism that is on par with elite advanced-age fighters like Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Marquez and Shane Mosley.
Penalosa also possesses a warrior’s heart that matches those pound-for-pound entrants, and he truly believes his combination of skill, experience and courage will be enough to upset the young KO artist.
“Lopez has never met a boxer like me,” Penalosa said. “He’s never fought anyone with my experience. I think he’s had easy opponents until now. This time is for real. He’s fighting a real a fighter. I’m a real veteran of boxing.”
That’s an understatement.
Penalosa believes he can beat Lopez in a number of ways.
“I will surprise him,” Penalosa said of Lopez. “We have a plan A, B and C. I could fight him for 15 rounds if I had to.”
Many hardcore fans and knowledgeable boxing writers don’t expect Penalosa to last 12 rounds.
However, Penalosa has never been knocked out or even knocked down in his pro career.
And a true veteran like Penalosa can never be counted out.
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Gerry is slugging with Lopez over 1st four rounds.Lopez showing patience ,all of that 1st round KO talk was B.S .Penalosa starting to come under some of Lopez shots but strength difference huge.Lopez landing at 31% and Penalosa at 28 %.I can see Gerry starting to point to the over head projector.
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