I'm looking forward to it. I expect Lemieux to win, but I bet it will be a scrap while it lasts. Who do you guys pick?
I'm looking forward to it. I expect Lemieux to win, but I bet it will be a scrap while it lasts. Who do you guys pick?
lol, your could at least write their name correctly in the title :P
Lemieux really really lacks rounds. Uphill battle for capable boxing Rubio but this isn't some tubby 'not my Father' Camacho jr in there. Just hope Rubio doesn't shell up like he did vs Pavliks power. Think it will be a good scrap
Lemieux is young and I think he's full of confidence.
He's deadly with both hands. Can catch you with the left hook or flatten you with a straight right...
Rubio for the long career he's had and all.
Everytime I see his name only one thing springs to mind.
The brutal KO he suffered vs. Kofi... Ouch!
But he can def. bang too so Lemieux better put on his best chin.
For those who have not seen it. One of the worst you will see.
Last edited by CutMeMick; 04-07-2011 at 05:40 AM.
Elo - I'm probably the only non-Canadian on this board that consistently roots for Bute. I've been to Montreal and its a class town. So, believe me when I say the misspelling was just a mistake.
Why is it a Philly based American is bringing up Lemieux's fight this weekend anyway?
Agreed - Very good point on the rounds. He needs a fight to go five or six rounds and Rubio should go five or six. It'll be impressive if Lemieux sparks him fast.
Now, what we haven't seen Lemieux in with yet is a quality mover. He needs to face a couple of fighters with that style before stepping into the ring with Martinez. Do we even know how capable he is at cutting off the ring?
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
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.
This should be on ESPN UK.
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
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.
Last edited by Eloking; 04-07-2011 at 06:21 PM.
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