What were the odds on Demarco-Linares? I didn't bet but I definitely would have taken Linares big (and lost).
Any predictions on Demarco-Rios odds? There's a market for that fight at either HBO or Showtime so I see it as a very likely possibility. I'm predicting Rios -190. He's been the favorite in every fight since Peterson.
At + 440 Antillon is good value. He was a point away from a draw with Soto (who is an underratedboxing genius). Rios has a sloppy defense but makes up for it with relentlesness, similar to Antillon. Neither fighter really impresses me and some seem to think Antillon can't hurt Rios. But Antillon's left hook to the liver is one of the most brutal punches in the business.
Antillon is definately worth a little tickle.
GREAT fight regardless. It can't help but be a war!
I thought Maidana barely edged out the fight but Morales surprised me. Even in his prime he couldn't shoulder roll the way he did tonight. That shit simply isn't taught in Mexico so I'm sure he picked it up himself with nonstop sparring.
BTW maybe one of the most educated right hands in the history of boxing. I love Morales.
- Khan still relies too much on his footwork for defense. He'd put his hands up at times Pacquiao style, and just like Pacquiao he'd get hammered with uppercuts. Where is the head movement? Counterpunching? He's got the best trainer and sparring partners in the world right? I personally got caught up in the "Khan is deveoping into a worldbeater" hype and unloaded big on Khan. I won but he doesn't impress me.
- Ortiz is stupid for not realizing that he is a beast at 140. He rehydrated to 154 I believe, and he has always shown bone crunching power, but yet he allows himself to get outboxed. Ortiz was at his best when he was a pure killer. I really do feel that Ortiz is one of the hardest lb-4-lb punchers in the sport.
- Lamont Peterson has 2 bad marks on his record but I think he has a complete game and can trouble ANYBODY at 140. Khans reach and speed would give him trouble though.
- I stated in another forum that I was going with all the favorites on HBO and Showtime to win their fights. Agbeko proved me wrong however. Agbeko last night versus Perez and last year versus Darchiniyan showed that in addition to great heart and conditioning, he has a great boxing IQ (lateral movement, counter-punching, shot selection, timing). I won't ever underestimate him again.
I hope others post their post-fight analysis as well so we can look back and make better decisions in the future.
WTF is nobody talking about this fight? This fight has all the ingredients to be a Fight-of-the-year candidate. Rios is a mean pressure fighter, but Peterson seems to be schooled on the inside and outside with respectable power.
As far as betting, I'm HUGE on Peterson. HUGE! Rios to me simply is not schooled enough to take on someone of Peterson's caliber. Peterson has the advantage in speed, power, height, reach, and IQ. But Rios' pressure can give anyone a difficult time.