FNF 7/8/11 Phoenix, AZ

[killersheep]

Arizona's great hope Jesus "El Martillo" Gonzalez steps into the ring tonight against Francisco Sierra.
Gonzalez who has had a pro career full of illness and injury is trying to get back to his glory days in the amateurs where he still holds the claim as the last man to defeat Andre Ward, and holds victories over Andre Berto and many other current notables. Since joining the pro ranks his career hasn't taken off as much as expected and his lone pro loss was due to getting cocky and trying to outslug someone he should have been outboxing in Zertuche.

Also on the card 22 year old prospect Yuandale "Moneyshot" Evans tries to avoid the upset against Emmanuel "The Butcher" Lucero, Lucero has been sparked by some of the divisions mainstays but should be entertaining and will definitely be looking for a win, not just a paycheck.

[Fenster]

"Moneyshot"

Brilliant.

[killersheep]

"Moneyshot"

Brilliant.

Yeah, I wonder what happens if I type "moneyshot highlights" into google

[Mars_ax]

Friday Night Fights in your neck of the words in Arizona tonight, Killer.

July 8
At Phoenix (ESPN2): Francisco Sierra vs. Jesus Gonzales, 12 rounds, super middleweights; Yaundale Evans vs. Emmanuel Lucero, 8 rounds, junior lightweights; Janks Trotter vs. Arturo Crespin, 4 or 6 rounds, junior middleweights.

Let's see what Teddy has to say about last weekend's fights, like I said even a blind squirrel occasionally finds an acorn, and every now and then even Atlas gets one right.

[killersheep]

Friday Night Fights in your neck of the words in Arizona tonight, Killer.

July 8
At Phoenix (ESPN2): Francisco Sierra vs. Jesus Gonzales, 12 rounds, super middleweights; Yaundale Evans vs. Emmanuel Lucero, 8 rounds, junior lightweights; Janks Trotter vs. Arturo Crespin, 4 or 6 rounds, junior middleweights.

Let's see what Teddy has to say about last weekend's fights, like I said even a blind squirrel occasionally finds an acorn, and every now and then even Atlas gets one right.

I was just looking at ticket prices, they're not bad $20 for nosebleeds - $210 for almost ringside. I may end up checking it out.

[greynotsoold]

Back in 04 I spent a lot of time watching Gonzalez work out, as well as other fighters his father was training. They all had balance issues, and were all southpaws. It was the same every time; jab, left hand, right hook, wobble. I think somebody else is training him now. I last saw him fight in May of 05 when Gonzalez won but was knocked down. Good card. Jesus Soto-Karass fought, as did Giovanni Segura and Urbano Antillon.
Also on the Phoenix card tonight is Rafael Valenzeula, if his fight doesn't fall through, like his last one. He was ranked the #1 amateur in his weight class in 04 but lost in the Olympic Trials. Real class young man at that time, very talented. I thought he'd do well as a pro. He's 13-2 (6KOs) but hasn't fought since 10/2009.

[Master]

This is on 1pm Saturday ESPN UK

[killersheep]

This is on 1pm Saturday ESPN UK

Should be worth watching at least, I don't expect a FOTY or anything, but an honest effort.

[Mars_ax]

This is on 1pm Saturday ESPN UK

Real men stay up late and watch FNF.

[captainanddew]

I really think they have to do something about the weights in the ring. Even without a guy refusing to get near the weigh in limit, you have too many fights these days with guys a division apart in the ring.

[captainanddew]

Sierra is there to get tagged with follow up shots. He goes straight back and he leans his head back with his hands down. Land the first shot and step forward and to the side and land 2-3 follow-ups where he won't see them coming.

[captainanddew]

Gonzalez should look for the sneaky lead left. Sierra is open to it.

[captainanddew]

Gonzalez is landing good left hands but he does not need to go toe to toe with Sierra. Bad idea.

[marbleheadmaui]

I really think they have to do something about the weights in the ring. Even without a guy refusing to get near the weigh in limit, you have too many fights these days with guys a division apart in the ring.

Yeah it is becoming increasingly clear day before weigh-ins have added an important element of risk to the sport.

[marbleheadmaui]

I just don't think Gonzales can go at this pace for 12 rounds and I think he has to.