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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    I'm personally of the opinion that Lemieux is way too predictable, there's too much 1-2 left hook/uppercut. But what he does have is that power & I think he stops Rubio within 4, probably in the 2nd round.

    I think Martinez would ruin him though

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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    Quote Originally Posted by JazMerkin View Post
    I'm personally of the opinion that Lemieux is way too predictable, there's too much 1-2 left hook/uppercut. But what he does have is that power & I think he stops Rubio within 4, probably in the 2nd round.

    I think Martinez would ruin him though
    I agree it appears that way at times. So far its worked. Its like he has to fight that way. He's only got a 64 inch reach. That's very short for a middleweight. I think his style revolves around that.

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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    Quote Originally Posted by IamInuit View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by JazMerkin View Post
    I'm personally of the opinion that Lemieux is way too predictable, there's too much 1-2 left hook/uppercut. But what he does have is that power & I think he stops Rubio within 4, probably in the 2nd round.

    I think Martinez would ruin him though
    I agree it appears that way at times. So far its worked. Its like he has to fight that way. He's only got a 64 inch reach. That's very short for a middleweight. I think his style revolves around that.
    Yeah he does have freakishly short arms. Compare that he's an inch taller than Mosley with a reach 10 inches shorter

    Still, he needs to find a way to be more unpredictable. Obviously it will carry him a certain way, but he can't be doing that against a guy like Martinez or even someone like Kirkland who could feasibly trade with him there. I've often wondered if he couldn't make it down to 154, he doesn't look like he struggles to 160 although maybe that's part of where his power comes from.

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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    Quote Originally Posted by JazMerkin View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by IamInuit View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by JazMerkin View Post
    I'm personally of the opinion that Lemieux is way too predictable, there's too much 1-2 left hook/uppercut. But what he does have is that power & I think he stops Rubio within 4, probably in the 2nd round.

    I think Martinez would ruin him though
    I agree it appears that way at times. So far its worked. Its like he has to fight that way. He's only got a 64 inch reach. That's very short for a middleweight. I think his style revolves around that.
    Yeah he does have freakishly short arms. Compare that he's an inch taller than Mosley with a reach 10 inches shorter

    Still, he needs to find a way to be more unpredictable. Obviously it will carry him a certain way, but he can't be doing that against a guy like Martinez or even someone like Kirkland who could feasibly trade with him there. I've often wondered if he couldn't make it down to 154, he doesn't look like he struggles to 160 although maybe that's part of where his power comes from.
    Indeed. You can only get so far with a punch. In Davids case his stumps for arms are part of the power package but also his greatest weakness.

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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    This should be on ESPN UK.
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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    Btw, for those who doesn't know this yet, this fight is for the WBC Title eliminator.

    About the fight, if Rubio can pass the first half unhurt, he'll force Lemieux in a situation where he's never been before. Still, I'm pretty sure it'll not happen. Lemieux is one of the best at "controlling" the ring I ever saw. Rarely I've seen an opponent that could avoid the rope and the corner for a whole round. And the guy doesn't stop no matter what you thrown at him...

    I'm pretty sure this fight will end around the 7th or the 8th. But who know, after all this is boxing.
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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    Quote Originally Posted by Eloking View Post
    Btw, for those who doesn't know this yet, this fight is for the WBC Title eliminator.

    About the fight, if Rubio can pass the first half unhurt, he'll force Lemieux in a situation where he's never been before. Still, I'm pretty sure it'll not happen. Lemieux is one of the best at "controlling" the ring I ever saw. Rarely I've seen an opponent that could avoid the rope and the corner for a whole round. And the guy doesn't stop no matter what you thrown at him...

    I'm pretty sure this fight will end around the 7th or the 8th. But who know, after all this is boxing.
    This means that if Lemieux wins, he'll face whom?

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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    Some points I would like to make.

    Lemieux's reach or lack of, is more of a product of having narrow forward sloping shoulders than short arms.

    Rubio's loss to Jantuah was 7 years ago. He was caught cold early but has shown a steady set of whiskers since. Plus he is more wiley and knows how to survive. He is currently underrated as a fighter.

    I believe Lemieux will have his hands full and I would not be surprised if he gets taken into deep waters. I simply do not expect a blowout. Rubio does have a bag of tricks and he knows this is his final stand.

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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    Should be a good main event, just like last week. Although, Lemiuex could KO Rubio early like Kofi Jantuah did to him a few years ago as CutmeMick mentioned.

    Kinda hope Rubio tests him, maybe pulls the upset. Probably too shopworn and slow to do so though.
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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    Zuniga/Oganov repeat. Time will tell.

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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    Quote Originally Posted by Master View Post
    This should be on ESPN UK.
    As far as I'm aware I think it's being shown on Saturday/Sunday at some point, I'll check the details and post.

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    Default Re: Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

    Saturday 9th April
    2:00 AM BST

    FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

    Rubio v Lemeiux

    The WBC middleweight title eliminator bout between the unbeaten Canadian David Lemieux and Mexico's Marco Antonio Rubio at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
    Duration : 120 mins

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