~Saddos 2009 Boxing Awards~

[gest12645]

Fighter of the Year-Pacman
Fight of the Year- Williams- Martinez
Round of the Year-Ortiz - Maidana round 1
Knockout of the Year- Pacman of Hatton
Upset of the Year- Salgado over Linares
Comeback Fighter of the Year- Shane Mosley
Event of the Year- Super six
worst fight of the Year- Chagaev- Klitschko
Prospect of the Year- Vanes Martirosyan
Robbery of the Year-Martinez vs Cintron

[CutMeMick]

Thanks to those who are participating...

[HattonTheHammer]

Fighter of the year - Manny Pacquiao
Fight of the year - Dunne-Cordoba
round of the year - bradley-peterson round 3
knockout of the year - id rather not talk about that one
upset of the year - cintron beating angulo
comeback fighter of the year - Amir Khan
Event of the year - Pacquiao-Hatton
worst fight of the year - froch-dirrell
prospect of the year - Nathan Cleverly
robbery of the year - martinez-cintron

[holmcall]

1. Fighter of the Year: Manny Pacquiao

An easy choice this year. After retiring Oscar De La Hoya late in 2008, he rendered unconscious Ricky Hatton in two and then stopped Miguel Cotto after he finally chased him down in the 12th round. Manny is THE event fighter in boxing going into 2010.

Runner-up: Chad Dawson for his dominating win over Antonio Tarver and his redemptive UD over Glen Johnson. "Bad Chad" may lack charisma but he does not lack skills.

Others: Hozumi Hasegawa, Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym, and Vitali Klitschko.

2. Fight of the Year: Bernard Dunne vs. Ricardo "Maestrito" Cordoba.

Dunne was dropped and hurt badly twice in the fifth round while his Panamanian opponent was decked in the third and then three times more in the eleventh round after which the fight was finally stopped in front of a roaring crowd in Dublin.

Runner-up: Ricardo "Mochuelo" Torres vs. Raul Pinzon

Decked in the first, fourth and seventh rounds, Torres was well behind going into the 10th and last round. Needing a stoppage, the Colombian bomber (are there any other kind) did a gut check and floored a gassed Pinzon three times in an amazing final round, The end came at 2 minutes and nine-seconds into the final stanza of this Barranquilla Barnburner.

Honorable mention:

Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez; a great bout fought at an uncommonly high skill level.

Paul Samuels vs. Cello Renda in a Brit dust up that featured a crunching double knockdown and brutal back and forth until Samuels stopped Renda in the fourth round of a true closet classic.

Round of the Year: Round twelve, Rogers Mtagwa vs. Juan Manuel Lopez

"Juanma" was almost taken out by "The Tiger" from Philadelphia by way of Tanzania, but fought back to survive the grueling round and win the fight with his title on the line. "The Tiger" is the kind of guy that can make this list in different categories every year

4) Breakthrough Fighter of the Year: Yonnhy Perez

At 20-0, he first stopped Silence Mabuza in South Africa in the 12th round to win the IBF bantamweight title eliminator. Then, in a great fight which featured incredible punch volume, he beat Joseph "King Kong" Agbeko to win the title. Though born in Colombia, he has done all of his work in the U.S and mostly in California. This stylist will be tough to dethrone.

Honorable Mention:

Andre Ward was impressive in his four 2009 wins culminating in his beat down of Mikkel Kessler.

Jean Pascal had 4 wins over tough opposition and, like Ward, is now a force to be reckoned with.

5) Upset of the year: Juan Carlos Salgado over Jorge Linares

Undefeated WBA super featherweight champion Linares is dropped twice in the first round by unknown Salgado and loses his title in Tokyo in a shocker.

Runner-up: Danny Green over Roy Jones Jr.

I distinctly remember where I was when Buster Douglas beat Mike Tyson, but I doubt I will for this one. Still, it was shocking to see Jones dispatched in one round and I will not soon forget it.

Honorable mention:

Yuri Foreman's surprisingly punishing win over an ill-prepared Daniel Santos to win the WBA 154-pound belt. Even with a solid lead, the aspiring Rabbi refused to fight defensively. Instead, he dropped Santos in the last round to punctuate his great win.

South African fighter Simphiwe Nongqayi upset Mexican boxing superstar Jorge "Travieso" Arce convincingly in Cancun, Mexico on September 16 to win the IBF World junior bantamweight title.

6) KO of the Year: Pacquiao over Ricky Hatton in round two

It was decisive, scary and chilling. It was the kind that should make the victim think about other career options,

Runner-up: Arthur Abraham's last second concussive waxing of Jermain Taylor sealed the deal and left observers worrying about Taylor's future well being.

Honorable mention: Seconds after ESPN announcer Teddy Atlas said "watch out for the right coming down the pike," Randall Bailey delivered on cue in a one-punch icing of Francisco "El Gato" Figueroa on April 4 that affirmed his nickname of "The Knock-Out King." Meanwhile, "El Gato" was sent to feline dreamland.

7) Most Exciting Fighter of the Year: Manny Pacquiao

Who else? With his speed, in-and-out whirlwind style, and malefic punches coming from every angle, he brings electricity into the ring every time he fights.

Comeback Fighter of the Year: Sugar Shane Mosley

After so-so performances against Miguel Cotto in 2007 and Ricardo Mayorga in 2008, Sugar Shane was seen as aging and was not expected to do much against the then imposing (but soon to be disgraced) Antonio Margarito who had demolished the same Cotto. Instead, he fought an almost perfect fight destroying the "Tijuana Tornado" in brutal fashion over 9 furious rounds. SSM is back and good to go.

9) Worse Decision of the Year: Ali Funeka vs. Joan Guzman

American judge Joe Pasquale had it right at 116-112. The two Canadian judges had it wrong at 114-114 for a majority draw. All one had to do was to look at Guzman's face at the end of the fight to know how awful this decision was.

10) Trainer of the Year: Freddie Roach

He trains Manny Pacquiao. Enough said. But for some icing on the cake, he also has done a great job with Amir Khan

11) Ugliest Boxing Moment of the Year

Heavyweight Joey Abell's after-the-bell KO over fellow-Minnesota resident Raphael "The Silencer" Butler (35- in the first round on December 4 resulted in Butler being silenced with what looked to be a sucker punch. As Butler lay unconscious, his corner man ran into the ring after Abell upon which Abell's corner joined the fray. What ensued was a mini-riot and a no-contest. As an aside, Abell (25-4). though born in and based out of Minnesota, has a 9-1 record at the legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia. As well, he has figured in a number of fights with strange and/or exciting endings.

12) Ugliest Boxing Story of the Year: Margorito's hand wraps.

13) Good Guy Award: Showtime announcer Nick Charles.
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[The Fightfan]

Fighter of the year - Manny Pacquaio
Fight of the year - Marquez vs Diaz
Round of the year - Martinez vs Williams round 1
Knockout of the year - TIE - Marquez vs Diaz and Pacquaio vs Hatton
Upset of the year - Kessler vs Ward and how one sided it was
Comeback fighter of the year - Amir Khan
Event of the year - I have to go with Cutmemick in saying three champions past away within a month. Gatti,Arguello,and Forest
Worst fight of the year - Chavez vs Rowland
Prospect of the year - Danny Garcia like I said I think he will be a superstar in a couple of years.
Robbery of the year - Martinez vs Williams

[ElTerribleMorales]

1. Fighter of the year: Manny Pacquiao
2. Fight of the year: Juan Manuel Marquez Vs. Juan Diaz
3. Round of the year: Williams/Martinez Round 1
4. Knockout of the year: either Pacquiao/Hatton or Angulo/Gorgey (spelling lol)
5. Upset of the year: Danny Green over Jones, nobody saw that coming
6. Comeback fighter of the year (This means a fighter who cameback from having bad years to make a comeback to the spotlight in 2009. This does not mean a "comeback" in an actual fight): Shane Mosley
7. Event of the year (It could be a fight for Ex: Pac vs. Cotto. An event that took place that had an impact in the sport): Miguel Cotto Vs. Manny Pacquiao, that was everywhere
8. Worst fight of the year: Haye Vs. Valuev
9. Prospect of the year: Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.
10. Robbery of the year: Funeka Vs. Guzman

[Comegalletas]

Fighter of the Year: Manny Pacquiao
Fight of the Year: Juan Manuel Marquez - Diaz
Round of the Year: Rhodes - Moore 7
KO of the year: Pacquiao - Hatton
Upset of the year: Salgado - Linares
Comeback of the year: Mosley
Event of the year: Super 6
Worst fight of the year: Oscar Rene Cuenca - Alex de Jesus
Prospect: Saúl Álvarez
Robbery of the year: Martinez - Cintron

[Master]

Fighter of the Year-Pacman
Fight of the Year- Williams- Martinez
Round of the Year-Samuels v Renda R2
Knockout of the Year- Pacman v Hatton
Upset of the Year- Ward v Kessler
Comeback Fighter of the Year-Shane Mosley v Margarito
Event of the Year- Pac v Cotto
worst fight of the Year- Froch v Dirrell
Prospect of the Year- Kevin Mitchell
Robbery of the Year-Funeka-Guzman

[Nameless]

Fighter of the year - Manny Pacquaio
Fight of the year - Martinez vs Williams
Round of the year - Martinez vs Williams round 1
Knockout of the year - Marquez vs Diaz
Upset of the year - Kessler vs Ward considering the one handed one side massacre
Comeback fighter of the year - .. Mayweather *sigh*
Event of the year - The circus around Gatti's death
Worst fight of the year - Chagaev vs Klitschko
Prospect of the year - Edwin Valero is getting there.
Robbery of the year - Funeka vs Guzman

[The Rocket]

Fighter of the year - Manny Pacquaio
Fight of the year - Martinez vs Williams - Diaconu vs Pascal 1
Round of the year - i dont know.
Knockout of the year - Pacquiao over Hatton - Maruqez on Diaz.
Upset of the year - Salgado - Linares
Comeback fighter of the year - Vitali Klitschko
Event of the year - Margarito illegal wraps.
Worst fight of the year - Valuev for his overall achievement
Prospect of the year - David Lemieux.
Robbery of the year - Funeka vs Guzman

[SaltyBacon]

Fighter of the year - Pacman
Fight of the year - corbada vs.dunne
Round of the year - martinez vs. williams 1
Knockout of the year - pacman vs. hatton or dunne vs. corbada
Upset of the year - linares vs. salgado
Comeback fighter of the year - Shane Mosley
Event of the year - Tragic July Deaths
Worst fight of the year - good part of boxing
Prospect of the year - saul alvarez
Robbery of the year - Hate saying it but, guzman vs. funeka

[Galaxy]

1. Manny Pacquiao
2. Marquez vs Diaz
3. Maidana vs Ortiz (RD1)
4. Pacquiao vs Hatton
5. Mosley vs Margarito
6. Amir Khan
7. Margarito's Handwraps
8. Haye vs Valuev
9. Guillermo Rigondeaux
10. Sergio Martinez vs Kermit Cintron

[iwng100]

Fighter of the Year - Manny Pacquiao
Fight of the year - Pacquiao vs. Cotto
Round of the Year - Ortiz vs. Maidana round 1
Knockout of the Year - Pacquaio vs. Hatton
Upset of the Year - Salgado vs. Linares
Comeback Fighter of the Year - Shane Mosley
Event of the Year - Super six
Worst fight of the Year - Haye vs. Valuev
Worst fight of the decade - any Valuev fight
Prospect of the Year - Danny Jacobs
Robbery of the Year - Funeka vs Guzman

[Master]

When is someone going to add all this up?