Comments for Standing Count: 8 Fights To Look Forward To In The First Month-Plus Of 2010 at http://queensberry-rules.com , comment 1 to 23 out of 20 comments http://queensberry-rules.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:44:41 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1365 @SK: It's not that I'm biased or so but there's a rumor that G-weather is doing this in purpose. Before this issue with drug testing came up, he or his camp chose March 13 as the fight date, which is, a month and a half before the election in the Philippines(as we know, he's running for public office)and fresh from his last fight against Cotto. Rumors has it that G-weather announced the date thinking that Pac wouldn't accept it because it would be the busiest time for Pac(campaigning). He was shocked when Pac agreed without even thinking twice. And so came the drug testing issue. And I agree with you that every fighter should get respect for their courage. @PB: Drawing a little blood in your system doesn't weaken you, It affects your mental conditioning. By the way, Have you tried drawing a couple of cc's of blood in your body? I do and I know how it feels. And besides, doing the drug test minutes after the fight, the blood is more concentrated (less plasma) after a fight because of dehydration, and it's easier to detect steroids that way. - ping lacson Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:15:18 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1316 I can only judge things by the content of what you write. Personally, I tend to dismiss people who dismiss men who fight for a living as cowards. I've spewed frustration over my share of fighters but all boxers deserve a measure of respect for the courage their profession requires. I understand that you're frustrated. I'm sympathetic; I'm frustrated too, I just choose not to blame one side completely and pardon the other. We see the issue differently and that's fine. I just think there are more appropriate ways to vent your frustration. - Scott Kraus Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:23:05 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1315 I think the problem is that Manny was insulted by the request for the tests (and Mayweather Sr.'s accusations sure didn't help) and has taken a stand on principle. I think it's a little ridiculous considering the stakes, but the request was also ridiculous. Both sides stink. - Scott Kraus Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:17:58 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1314 Interesting, I would probably like both Gamboa and Lopez over John, but I'd have to think hard about it. Gamboa's punches might not always be technically flawless but he is so fast I think he would still give John issues. Lopez's power could possibly pose issues for John as well; Juarez rocked John badly in the 12th round of their second fight and Lopez has better power than Juarez. Either fight would be interesting, but I think Gamboa and Lopez are both better than Juarez and John struggled at times with Juarez, so it would be interesting. - Scott Kraus Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:15:02 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1313 All Manny has to do is agree to take the tests. What's the problem. And please don't insult my intelligence by telling me that a guy who can bleed buckets and still keep firing haymakers SERIOUSLY believes he will be weakened by drawing a little blood. For the record, I WAS supporting Pacman against Mayweather prior to this disgusting display. Now I'm hoping my African brother Clottey hands the the 'roid-head his head in a shopping bag. - Pierre Burger Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:00:25 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1312 I appreciate that. He frustrates me too. - Tim Starks Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:05:38 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1307 Lopez/Gamboa is intriguing (assuming they both take care of business in NYC), even if the prize is a boxing lesson at the hands of Chris John. Those wide, weak punches Gamboa likes to waste aren't gonna bode well against stiffer competition, so I'm anxious to see how far along he's come when he fights Mtagwa. Certainly a nice start to 2010 though with Juanma/Luevano, Gamboa/Mtagwa, Mosley/Berto and Valero/DeMarco all coming within the first 5 weeks. - Kareem Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:40:01 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1303 Manny Pacquiao scared the shit out of Floyd Mayweather Jr. - Pacquiao vs Mayweather Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:54:14 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1296 @TS: I apologize... It's just Floyd Whateverweather disgust me...His big mouth and coward ways... - ping lacson Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:16:26 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1292 You can get it or not, but you're one more uttering of a homophobic epithet from being banned. - Tim Starks Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:46:59 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1290 @SK: my point my friend is this Gayweather is nothing but a coward Son of B****...he's making excuses just so he'd save his black gay ass from being whooped and he being humiliated worldwide...got it? and by the way, yes, I'm admired and beloved by my fans...hehehe - ping lacson Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:36:15 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1288 @SK am not racist and homphobic, in fact i have colored and gay friends...i'm just discribing this coward...isn't he black? doesn't he talk a lot like a b**tch does? @ TS: "Suffer the consequences of a mighty -1 for your horriblehumanbeingness." WHAT? I think I lost you there.... - ping lacson Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:31:06 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1283 Suffer the consequences of a mighty -1 for your horriblehumanbeingness. - Tim Starks Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:22:24 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1274 Racist AND homophobic. I'm sure you are beloved and admired. It doesn't help prove your point though, which is...? - Scott Kraus Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:02:02 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1271 F#@#$&#xNG; GAYWEATHER has lots of excuses just to save his Black faggot ass from bein' wooped by PAC...YOU'RE A FAGGOT GAYWEATHER...JUST LIKE YOUR GAY DAD!!! - ping lacson Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:55:45 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1260 Probably a more appropriate comment for Tim's post on the fight being dead. But that is pretty much how Floyd comes across in this whole thing. - Scott Kraus Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:05:26 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1259 You made a fan with that post, because I'm very easy to manipulate (anyone who calls Arum a criminal is a fine individual in my book). I can't say I'm drooling for every fight you list, but there were a few I neglected to mention that have definite intrigue, though many of them fall outside my month+ window. - Scott Kraus Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:02:40 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1258 No worries, I still stand by it and I'm still looking forward to these fights. Count me among those who would rather just look ahead at this point. On the optimistic side, when was the last time a superfight was a FOTY? So the hype might not be there, but the action will. - Scott Kraus Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:59:17 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1256 Schaefer: Oscar, Al and I think we should convince Floyd to agree to the fight already. Al: Yeah Oscar. They have now agreed to let Pacquiao take the test 24 days before the fight and minutes after the fight. It won't be long til the people realize the burden is really on our side to let this fight happen. Schaefer: I don't think we can make anymore excuses about the HGH windowing. Oscar: Well, you gotta talk to Floyd into it. But I won't guarantee that he'll say yes. Al: Yep, I know that. Oscar: You know how much that guy worships his undefeated record. He wants Mathew. Schaefer: I'll call him now anyway. (Phone rings. Floyd answers phone) Floyd: Yo! This is the pretty boy speaking. No. 1 pound for pound boxing champion! Undefeated! Undisputed! The cash cow of boxing! Who's this? Schaefer: Uh, hello Floyd. This is me, Schaefer. Floyd: Yo ma' man! What's up? Any news about Mathew? Schaefer: None for now Floyd. Uh... listen... Pacquiao has agreed to be tested 24 days before the fight instead of 30. That leaves him no time to make the cycle since he will also be tested minutes after the fight. I don't think he'll ever get away with it in case he really has it in his sys- Floyd: He's juiced up man! If my daddy says so then that's for sure! Schaefer: Alright, alright... I don't think he'll be able to get away with it. Anyway, the blood test after the fight will surely show all the HGH and PED in his system so we really got nothing to lose. In case Manny beats you up, he'll still be disqualified after the fight and you'll still have your perfect record. Com'n Floyd this really really big money! Don't you want it? Floyd: Uh... like how big? Schaefer: (voice beaming now) Really big! Like you know how big the MGM Grand is? Floyd: uhuh Schaefer: That big! Even bigger! Floyd: Really!? Schaefer: Yes Floyd. That big. But wait! There's more! You'll surely be in the Hall Of Fame if you have another great fight in your record. You'll be recognized as one the ATG! Floyd: What's ATG? Schaefer: ALL TIME GREATS! Like Ali and Ray Robinson. This is the biggest fight of your career Floyd. You'll be remembered for this fa- (Al takes the phone) Al: Hello Floyd. Al here. Let's take this fight. We can make so much money here you know. They've already agreed to shorten the test period before the fight. We don't have any other excuses! The people know what we're doing Floyd. Stop chickening out! Fighting Ricky's brother would only degrade you more. Let's fight Pacquiao. What do you say? Floyd: You know I can beat him Al. I can knock him out cold! He's just a one-dimensional fighter. He's a terrible boxer. He can't- Al: Yada yada yada. So what's your answer? Is it a yes or a no? Floyd: Uh... No. Al: ****! (Al gives the phone to Schaefer) Schaefer: Com'n Floyd. Just say yes already. What more do you want? We all know you can beat him. Right? You're father thinks you can beat Pacquiao right? Right Floyd? Floyd: Damn right he does! Dad said I'm gonna whoop Pacquiao's ***! I'm the best! Pacquiao is just another boxer they built up to beat me! He can't beat me. I haven't been knocked out before. Pacquiao's been knocked out before! He's no match against me. I'm gonna whoop his *** so bad he's gonna wish he never signed up for the fight! Yeah man! I'm undefeated. I have fought the best. And there's no fighter out there that can beat me. I'm the Pretty Boy Floyd! Schaefer: Great Floyd! I totally agree with you. Pacquiao is gonna get the beating of his life! So does that mean you'll fight him? Floyd: No. Schaefer: ****! - GBP Press Dept Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:48:07 +0100 http://queensberry-rules.com/2010-articles/january/standing-count-8-fights-to-look-forward-to-in-the-first-month-plus-of-2010.html#comment-1254 I think that Boxing is at its best when the boxers are still hungry and not yet the big stars. I have found Pacquiao to be less likable with each fight, and PBF has never been likable. While I am pissed that I wont be seeing them in a ring together, I really didn't have that much hope that it would really happen. There are plenty of other fighters out there that offer exciting fights that don't cost me $54.95 (plus the cost of food and drinks for my guests) to watch. Just in the next few months we get to see some exciting boxers in the ring: Lucas Martin Matthysse Edwin Valero Andre Berto-Shane Mosley Devon Alexander-Juan Urango Klitschko-Chambers The continuance of the Super 6 Marquez-Vazquez Ruslan Provodnikov-Aris Ambriz Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym fighting an undefeated prospect Vanes' next fight Lopez and Gamboa's fight card Abregu's next fight Brewster-Helenius Adamek-Estrada Michael Jennings-Kell Brook Mike Jones-Henry Bruseles and finally, David Tua back in action. That's not a bad list, and I am still a boxing fan despite the two giant egos at the top of the sport. I blame both sides for this, plus the weakness of top fighters in general to allow promoters to have so much power over them. Once a guy like Pacquaio or Mayweather is a world-famous name, he really doesn't need a criminal like Arum involved in his career. If it was just the two men, they could have easily sat down in a room with a mediator and come up with a decision. Ths insistance that we need a sport that is dominated by 3 or 4 ego-driven promoters is simply moronic, and it's amazing that we continue to allow these men to ruin such an amazing sport. - Unifythebelts (Dan P.) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:45:25 +0100