Nov. 13.....Margarito it is.

I've posted about the drag on the sport that has occurred because of the fighters waiting on Pac and Mayweather. And the guys who were in line to fight the guys waiting. There has been a huge trickle down effect.

I am happy that Alexander vs. bradley probably ends up on HBO in January (what has been discussed). I'm excited if Berto vs Cotto gets made. I'm happy that maybe now PW's stupid idea of going down to 147 is out the window for a bit and he may have to rematch Martinez. I'm happy that all the guys that had been sitting around praying for the Pac or Mayweather lottery ticket now will schedule fights.


I don't lack vision.

This fight is bad.

As Marble (and others) likes to remind us, Pac is a special fighter for this era. I personally would like to see him make the best fights before he retires, not line Arum's pockets for fights that are way down the totem poll.

If you asked fight fans to make a list of the top 5 guys that they wanted to see Pac face this year, it is hard to miss the fact that neither Clottey or Margarito would be on that list.

If you asked a panel of 50 boxing writers (guys who spend their life writing about and covering the sport), to make a top 5 of the guys that Pac should face this year, Clottey and Margarito wouldn't be on the list.

It is a crappy PPV main event.

KrazyHorseBennett wrote:

Well, Dmar just showed me that when boxing hands you shit.....you make a shit sandwich and gobble it right up. Because as boxing fans, we are accustomed to doing that. Eating shit.

I love the neg for the original post, anonymous faggot. Keep them coming.

There I got rid of the neg for you. I agree with you its stupid fucking bullshit. Margo should never be allowed to fight again. Did you see that they are fighting out of the country? That sucks. I was hoping for a cowboy stadium fight. But because Margo cant get a license in Texas they cant. This sucks. I would rather have Cotto.

KrazyHorseBennett wrote:

There is now a special place in hell reserved for Bob Arum. Right next to Hitler.

http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ki-pacquiaomargarito072310

Boxing really sickens me at the moment.

Look on the bright side Krazy, we get to see Pac beat the shit out of Margarito.

The problem I have with this fight is that it's for the WBC title. What the hell has Margarito done to deserve this title opportunity?

Primetyme199 wrote:

The problem I have with this fight is that it's for the WBC title. What the hell has Margarito done to deserve this title opportunity?

Isnt it Margo's title Pac is fighting for? I thought he won a 154 title in his last fight?

This will be the 1st time I'm rooting for a guy to get a career ending, non-life threatening injury in a fight. Not that I plan to watch.

no its for a vacant martinez belt..margo did not earn a title shot..real or phoney shot he didnt earn it.

captainanddew wrote:

I've posted about the drag on the sport that has occurred because of the fighters waiting on Pac and Mayweather. And the guys who were in line to fight the guys waiting. There has been a huge trickle down effect.

I am happy that Alexander vs. bradley probably ends up on HBO in January (what has been discussed). I'm excited if Berto vs Cotto gets made. I'm happy that maybe now PW's stupid idea of going down to 147 is out the window for a bit and he may have to rematch Martinez. I'm happy that all the guys that had been sitting around praying for the Pac or Mayweather lottery ticket now will schedule fights.


I don't lack vision.

This fight is bad.

As Marble (and others) likes to remind us, Pac is a special fighter for this era. I personally would like to see him make the best fights before he retires, not line Arum's pockets for fights that are way down the totem poll.

If you asked fight fans to make a list of the top 5 guys that they wanted to see Pac face this year, it is hard to miss the fact that neither Clottey or Margarito would be on that list.

If you asked a panel of 50 boxing writers (guys who spend their life writing about and covering the sport), to make a top 5 of the guys that Pac should face this year, Clottey and Margarito wouldn't be on the list.

It is a crappy PPV main event.

Clottey would have been on the list in Jan when we all still thought he was a good fighter who had a chance.

dmar5143 wrote:

no its for a vacant martinez belt..margo did not earn a title shot..real or phoney shot he didnt earn it.

OK I knew somehow Pac was fighting for a 154 belt wether he fought Cotto or Margo.

So who is the real title holder at 154 right now? I dont think there is one but I figured I would ask.

none is my thoughts

dmar5143 wrote:

none is my thoughts

Since Pac cant clean out 147 because Gayweather wont fight him maybe he should clean out 154. Hell I dont know he still needs to fight Berto too.

I am probably in the minority but I don't mind this match up, it's got the potential to be entertaining, plus it leaves room for Miguel Cotto vs Andre Berto !!!!!!!!!

Ali_1748 wrote:

I am probably in the minority but I don't mind this match up, it's got the potential to be entertaining, plus it leaves room for Miguel Cotto vs Andre Berto !!!!!!!!!

Cotto vs Berto. Who wins it Ali? I think Cotto does but Berto has some serious skills.

Primetyme199 wrote:

The problem I have with this fight is that it's for the WBC title. What the hell has Margarito done to deserve this title opportunity?

Prime the WBC is the most corrupt organization in boxing, you should read some of Dan Rafael's blogs on ESPN about their dirty deeds.

soonermark890 wrote:

Ali_1748 wrote:

I am probably in the minority but I don't mind this match up, it's got the potential to be entertaining, plus it leaves room for Miguel Cotto vs Andre Berto !!!!!!!!!

Cotto vs Berto. Who wins it Ali? I think Cotto does but Berto has some serious skills.

I think Cotto stops Berto, from what I read they plan for it to be at Jr Middleweight and that's a weight class where Miguel is very strong. Also Berto has been dropped and wobbled by lesser punchers at Welterweight.

Ali_1748 wrote:

soonermark890 wrote:

Ali_1748 wrote:

I am probably in the minority but I don't mind this match up, it's got the potential to be entertaining, plus it leaves room for Miguel Cotto vs Andre Berto !!!!!!!!!

Cotto vs Berto. Who wins it Ali? I think Cotto does but Berto has some serious skills.

I think Cotto stops Berto, from what I read they plan for it to be at Jr Middleweight and that's a weight class where Miguel is very strong. Also Berto has been dropped and wobbled by lesser punchers at Welterweight.

I agree. The only question will be will Berto's speed be a problem for Cotto?

The one who pays the WBC the most is the one that gets their fighter's ranked. A perfect example of this is what they just did with Audley Harrison. They were talking about him facing Haye in a title fight but he wasn't ranked in the top 15. A week or two later lo and behold he moves up to the number 15 spot with no reason for him moving up the ranks.

With Mayweather in Puerto Rico on vacation word is that Cotto's people are trying to get some meetings and negotiate a fight between Cotto and Mayweather.

Primetyme199 wrote:

With Mayweather in Puerto Rico on vacation word is that Cotto's people are trying to get some meetings and negotiate a fight between Cotto and Mayweather.

Honestly I'd still love to see that fight happen.

Primetyme199 wrote:

With Mayweather in Puerto Rico on vacation word is that Cotto's people are trying to get some meetings and negotiate a fight between Cotto and Mayweather.

If Mayweather takes that fight now and I hope he does. WE will all know that he is a coward and that he will never fight pac. I already know that but it should show all the doubters at that point.

So I take this fight will be at 154lb ??

How would Margarito been on the list in January of 2010? He had been KO'd and sitting for almost a year already.

captainanddew wrote:

How would Margarito been on the list in January of 2010? He had been KO'd and sitting for almost a year already.

No Clottey. Not Margo.

I'd disagree on Clottey, but I respect your opinion.