One more word about Glen Johnson

I hate to bring up an old topic, and I hope my support for Glen Johnson doesn't border on obnoxious. However, I'm more excited about this fight than I have been in a long time. Even if Glen happens to be shot (and he shows no signs of it) it would be a happy good -bye to a warrior who is much admired. I honestly expect him to win. I think, even at 41, he can outlast Tavoris Cloud. Nevertheless, if Glen lets this go to the scorecards, it's a given that he'll get robbed. I'd rather see him put it on the line and take a ten count then let this go 12 rounds. Glen's been in this business long enough to know what he's up against. I predict a surprising late round KO for Glen, but if it doesn't happen, I won't eat crow feet. Glen has already proven everything he needs to prove. This fight is an encore of sorts. A young gun thinking that he's found a safe stepping stone. Tavoris will break his feet stepping on this stone. I've said most of this already. I just had to write one last letter of support for the one who "Is not the man, he's just looking for the man." Win, lose or draw, I hope he retires after this and doesn't join the long list of fighters who fought too long. That said, Glen is a credit to the sport. Boxing's having a dark moment, which makes Glen and his approach to fighting that much more important.

4445Frank wrote:

I hate to bring up an old topic, and I hope my support for Glen Johnson doesn't border on obnoxious. However, I'm more excited about this fight than I have been in a long time. Even if Glen happens to be shot (and he shows no signs of it) it would be a happy good -bye to a warrior who is much admired. I honestly expect him to win. I think, even at 41, he can outlast Tavoris Cloud. Nevertheless, if Glen lets this go to the scorecards, it's a given that he'll get robbed. I'd rather see him put it on the line and take a ten count then let this go 12 rounds. Glen's been in this business long enough to know what he's up against. I predict a surprising late round KO for Glen, but if it doesn't happen, I won't eat crow feet. Glen has already proven everything he needs to prove. This fight is an encore of sorts. A young gun thinking that he's found a safe stepping stone. Tavoris will break his feet stepping on this stone. I've said most of this already. I just had to write one last letter of support for the one who "Is not the man, he's just looking for the man." Win, lose or draw, I hope he retires after this and doesn't join the long list of fighters who fought too long. That said, Glen is a credit to the sport. Boxing's having a dark moment, which makes Glen and his approach to fighting that much more important.

Its not as bad as me and Ali's love for our guys.

soonermark890 wrote:

4445Frank wrote:

I hate to bring up an old topic, and I hope my support for Glen Johnson doesn't border on obnoxious. However, I'm more excited about this fight than I have been in a long time. Even if Glen happens to be shot (and he shows no signs of it) it would be a happy good -bye to a warrior who is much admired. I honestly expect him to win. I think, even at 41, he can outlast Tavoris Cloud. Nevertheless, if Glen lets this go to the scorecards, it's a given that he'll get robbed. I'd rather see him put it on the line and take a ten count then let this go 12 rounds. Glen's been in this business long enough to know what he's up against. I predict a surprising late round KO for Glen, but if it doesn't happen, I won't eat crow feet. Glen has already proven everything he needs to prove. This fight is an encore of sorts. A young gun thinking that he's found a safe stepping stone. Tavoris will break his feet stepping on this stone. I've said most of this already. I just had to write one last letter of support for the one who "Is not the man, he's just looking for the man." Win, lose or draw, I hope he retires after this and doesn't join the long list of fighters who fought too long. That said, Glen is a credit to the sport. Boxing's having a dark moment, which makes Glen and his approach to fighting that much more important.

Its not as bad as me and Ali's love for our guys.

Sure it is. LOL: I just don't put everything in writing. I've always found this guys really likable. If you were at the fight with me and my guys tomorrow night, you'd probably forget you knew me.

4445Frank wrote:

soonermark890 wrote:

4445Frank wrote:

I hate to bring up an old topic, and I hope my support for Glen Johnson doesn't border on obnoxious. However, I'm more excited about this fight than I have been in a long time. Even if Glen happens to be shot (and he shows no signs of it) it would be a happy good -bye to a warrior who is much admired. I honestly expect him to win. I think, even at 41, he can outlast Tavoris Cloud. Nevertheless, if Glen lets this go to the scorecards, it's a given that he'll get robbed. I'd rather see him put it on the line and take a ten count then let this go 12 rounds. Glen's been in this business long enough to know what he's up against. I predict a surprising late round KO for Glen, but if it doesn't happen, I won't eat crow feet. Glen has already proven everything he needs to prove. This fight is an encore of sorts. A young gun thinking that he's found a safe stepping stone. Tavoris will break his feet stepping on this stone. I've said most of this already. I just had to write one last letter of support for the one who "Is not the man, he's just looking for the man." Win, lose or draw, I hope he retires after this and doesn't join the long list of fighters who fought too long. That said, Glen is a credit to the sport. Boxing's having a dark moment, which makes Glen and his approach to fighting that much more important.

Its not as bad as me and Ali's love for our guys.

Sure it is. LOL: I just don't put everything in writing. I've always found this guys really likable. If you were at the fight with me and my guys tomorrow night, you'd probably forget you knew me.

Nah I love Glen.

I will be waving my road warrior pom poms and cheering for Glen ! I think Cloud is the favourite to win. I think Cloud likely will win, but I'm hoping Glen can pull it off. Glen is definitely capable of doing it.

He better not let the judges decide it. He has to win very big to get a decision over Cloud.

Cloud is primed to lose. He has faced bad competition. He doesn't fight very often.

He has been disrespectful of Johnson and his accomplishments. For that alone, I hope he gets KTFO.

I think Glen is going to pull out every ounce he has left tonight. He knows this is it.

Go Road Warrior. I will be an unabashed cheerleader during the fight. So when I'm scoring it on here, keep that in mind.

lol, I hear you. I'm in the same boat.

I figured Cloud would be respectful of Johnson and say he had a great career, but it is my time, etc...., but the interview transcript I saw on fightnews or boxingscene was anything but respectful. Left me wanting him to get absolutely destroyed by Road Warrior for being a little bitch.

4445Frank wrote:

I hate to bring up an old topic, and I hope my support for Glen Johnson doesn't border on obnoxious. However, I'm more excited about this fight than I have been in a long time. Even if Glen happens to be shot (and he shows no signs of it) it would be a happy good -bye to a warrior who is much admired. I honestly expect him to win. I think, even at 41, he can outlast Tavoris Cloud. Nevertheless, if Glen lets this go to the scorecards, it's a given that he'll get robbed. I'd rather see him put it on the line and take a ten count then let this go 12 rounds. Glen's been in this business long enough to know what he's up against. I predict a surprising late round KO for Glen, but if it doesn't happen, I won't eat crow feet. Glen has already proven everything he needs to prove. This fight is an encore of sorts. A young gun thinking that he's found a safe stepping stone. Tavoris will break his feet stepping on this stone. I've said most of this already. I just had to write one last letter of support for the one who "Is not the man, he's just looking for the man." Win, lose or draw, I hope he retires after this and doesn't join the long list of fighters who fought too long. That said, Glen is a credit to the sport. Boxing's having a dark moment, which makes Glen and his approach to fighting that much more important.

Wonderful. Especially the bolded parts. Glen Johnson is not, in my mind, a great fighter. What he is is the embodiement of the desire, dedication, attitude and class we wish all our fighters had. It may be more important. We will miss him when he's gone.

We need more Glen Johnson's.

I could never figure out why Tarver refused to entertain the trilogy fight with Glen, especially when they were both desperate for a meaningful fight.

Tarver refused another fight with Glen, as Glen is one tough MF.

You are Tarver. You have made enough money in your career to live a comfortable life. You are looking for a few more paydays. Would you really want to get in the ring a third time with the Road Warrior?