Lemiuex v. Rubio This Friday

[Rantcatrat]

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?

[Eloking]

After Rubio, Gym want to send Lemieux again the winner of Chavez-Zbik (I took this from Jacques Thériault from CKAC: Lemieux frappe-t-il vraiment à la porte des grands? - CKAC Sports - Jacques Thériault).

After that, the WBC champ is Martinez. So if Lemieux win this fight, he'll have to face the champ later this year, unless I'm forgetting something.

[tomcy03]

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.

[tomcy03]

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

[Rantcatrat]

Lemieux is getting a little cocky. First he says he'd break down Martinez and stop him, and now he says he'd beat Bute up.

David Lemieux: "I See The Flaws in Lucian Bute" - Boxing News

[CutMeMick]

Sergio would beat David on Sat night and twice by dinner time on Sun. Was actually liking the kid until now.

[Deanrw]

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.

[IamInuit]

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.

Nicely stated.

[Deanrw]

Sergio would beat David on Sat night and twice by dinner time on Sun. Was actually liking the kid until now.

hehe I think his brashness is all due to one interview, where the guy was asking him "How would you fair against....?" questions and Lemieux would give a reason on why he thinks he can beat them. Of course he would not come out and say he would lose to them. This is the press kinda making him look like an a$$. They then create multiple headline stories making it look like he is out there trying to brag himself up.

[IamInuit]

He's French. Their smack talk sucks lol.

[Eloking]

Sergio would beat David on Sat night and twice by dinner time on Sun. Was actually liking the kid until now.

hehe I think his brashness is all due to one interview, where the guy was asking him "How would you fair against....?" questions and Lemieux would give a reason on why he thinks he can beat them. Of course he would not come out and say he would lose to them. This is the press kinda making him look like an a$$. They then create multiple headline stories making it look like he is out there trying to brag himself up.

Yeah I agree with that. The interviewer is quida at fault for asking questions like "Will you beat this champ?", "How will you beat it?" etc. Of course, Lemieux could have been more humble and say he would have a hard time about them and blablabla but anyway.

[Mattyhitman]

I like this kid, got real potential for World titles. A little in-experienced still, but this should be a good yard stick of where he's at. He seems to have been brought on well, dont know if a title shot by the end of the year would be a good thing, but what the hell, he will need to make that step up at some point.

Lemieux to win with 5th rd stoppage.

Came across this article in the Winnipeg press stating he will look to move up to SMW next year:
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/spo...119434549.html

Sounds crazy considering his reach, didnt realise weight was such an issue for him. I know he started as a LMW, must be growing into his body some if within 2 yrs he wants to be fighting at SMW.

[The Rocket]

Lemieux might get caught for the first time in this one - he's only 22 - but he's going to win anyways. No comparaison with JCC imo.

[Eloking]

Nice paper there Mattyhitman.

I'm also quite surprised to hear that they are thinking about moving up a weight class. But I don't worry too much about his reach, it won't help him much in his in-boxing style.

[Mattyhitman]

Nice paper there Mattyhitman.

I'm also quite surprised to hear that they are thinking about moving up a weight class. But I don't worry too much about his reach, it won't help him much in his in-boxing style.

Well this is true, Lemieux's style is as an inside fighter. What caught my eye about him originally was the comparison I could make with our very own Ricky Hatton. Both great inside fighters with devastating left hooks to the body followed by the lethal uppercut!

As long as he cuts the ring off and gets inside the jab then he will cause any fighter problems ( which he has shown to date very capabaly ). Once inside not many MW's will be able to handle the body/head combo punishment he can dish out.