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Cartlanna Catagóire: dornálaíocht
Championship Boxing At York Hall Followed By Mayweather-Pacquiao Live Via Satellite This Saturday.
Have you got your tickets for the Boxing event of the Century yet? If the answer is no, then promoters Mark Lyons and Billy James-Elliott may just have the perfect alternative lined-up for Boxing fans – a night of Championship Boxing at York Hall, in Bethnal Green, followed by MAYWEATHER-PACQUIAO live by satellite from Las Vegas.
Kicking off the whole night of pugilistic action, sees a full card of Boxing at the famous Home Of Boxing in the Capital, including two Championship Battles.
Fruilcharr, London based Turkish unbeaten star SIAR OZGUL makes his first tilt at a title when he takes on Nottingham’s MATT SCRIVEN for the vacant MBC International Welterweight Championship.
Main support sees Bradford’s sensational TASIF KHAN challenge for the International Masters Bantamweight crown, against Georgian #1 MIKHEIL SOLONINKINI
Heading up the support for the two Championship bouts sees Chester’s WBF Intercontinental Champion PAUL ECONOMIDES take on Nottingham’s GARFIELD MUSHORE in a non-championship six rounder.
Champions TKO’s unbeaten Light Heavyweight prospect ONDER OZGUL takes on the highly entertaining JODY MEIKLE, from Scunthorpe, i sé rounder.
Making his first visit to the Capital City will be Liverpool based unbeaten Russian star DAVID AGADZHANYAN, who will take on Czech Republic’s JOSEF REDLICH in a six round contest.
Former American Basketball Star, turned professional Boxer, MANNY MUHAMMAD will also be in action against a yet to be named opponent.
Making their debuts on the night are exciting young local talents ANDY CONA and DANIEL MENDES in action against each other.
Once the action is over at York Hall, then the lucky boxing fans attending the event can either go to the free after party at Spearmint Rhino, or go direct to the function rooms to watch the entire build up and of course the main event of the night MAYWEATHER – PACQUIAO
The cost for this whole night of Boxing heaven, believe it or not is just £45 or £75, as the cost for standard seats for the boxing at York Hall are £35 (Standard seated) agus £ 65 (Ringside) and the cost for attending the function room to watch the Big Fight Live is just £10 extra (payable on the night)
Siar Ozgul versus Matt Scriven, for the vacant MBC International Welterweight Championship, headlines the Mark Lyons & Billy James-Elliott Wise Guys Arduithe Céime dTiarnaí AN imeacht RING, a bhíonn ar siúl ag an Eabhrac Halla i Bethnal Green, Londain ar an Satharn 2ú Bealtaine 2015.
Beidh a cheadú don imeacht seo a chur ar fáil le caoinchead an Choimisiúin Dornálaíochta Málta (MBC) -www.maltaboxingcommission.com
Ticéid phraghas £ 35 (Suíocháin Caighdeánach) agus £ 65 (Ringside) are available on the night, or to ensure a seat buy on-line atwww.tkoboxoffice.com or call the TKO ticket line on 07960 850645
MASSIVE 7 TITLE FIGHT “MASTER CLASS” SHOW AT YORK HALL ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY
We are just over two weeks away from probably one of the best non TV shows shown in London in many years.
16ú May is the massive “Master Class” Goodwin Boxing bill featuring Seven title fights including four Southern Area title fights in a 13 fight card worthy of TV coverage.
With only a few tickets remaining this is the last chance to get tickets for what will be a sold out show on the night.
26 year old “The Genius” Jamie Speight has a wish come true on 16ú Bealtaine 2015 when he co-headlines the massive Goodwin Boxing “Master Class” bill at York Hall defending his Southern Area Featherweight title against Ian Bailey.
Speight has regularly travelled on the road to fight the best including Josh Warrington but after signing with Steve Goodwin, Jamie finally gets his chance to defend his title as the home fighter. His opponent Bailey is ranked above him in the UK rankings so this going to be one competitive fight.
The Speight v Bailey clash is one of ceithre 50/50 intriguing Southern Area title fights on the bill with trí masters titles
Adam Dingsdale defends his Southern Area Lightweight title against Prizefighter finalist Michael “Chunky” Devine. Dingsdale has only two losses in his career coming against current Interim World champion Derry Mathews and former WBO European Champion Stephen Ormond. Devine takes a step up in class after reaching the final of Sky Sports’ Prizefighter.
Philip “Quicksilver” Bowes (9-1) challenges for the Light-Welterweight Southern Area title against the unbeaten former Prizefighter Champion Johnny Coyle
Johnny Garton makes his second defence of the Welterweight Southern Area title against former English title challenger Martin Welsh.
The charismatic Danny Connor competes for the International Masters Lightweight title whilst Hampshire’s “Dangerous” Danny Goode fights for the Masters Super Middleweight Title.
Adam Salman completes the trio of Masters title bouts when he competes for the Light Welterweight version.
Two of Ricky Hatton’s “Upton Clan” Paul and Anthony continue their rise to the top with 6 round contests.
The exciting Light Middleweight Joey Vaughan (1-0) has his first contest since signing with the Goodwin’s whilst the show sees the eagerly awaited debuts of Andrew Joicey (Welterweight) and Mwenya Chisanga (Light-Welterweight).
Jamie Arlain (1-0) also has his first contest after a long year break from the sport and after signing with the Goodwin’s whilst exciting unfefeated Light-Middleweight John Cash (4-0) has a six round contest.
The card is completed with Dean Byrne (4 babhtaí) and David Leo (4 babhtaí) all facing selected opposition.
Tickets are available from any of the boxers directly or on line at www.iboxingtickets.com
Baltimore Boxing issues Statement on Baltimore Riots
Dún na Séad, MD (Aibreán 28, 2015) – As the rioters tear through the streets of Baltimore, MD, boxing promoter and gym owner Jake “The Snake” Smith remains extremely concerned for his friends, family and community. Like many other locals, Smith not only calls the Baltimore area his home but a place where he makes a living.
Having spent his entire life in and around Baltimore, Smith’s two children attend nearby schools and his Baltimore Boxing Gym is located on S. Broadway. For the safety of those that attend, Smith closed his gym yesterday and is keeping the doors shut today as well. Due the violent protests of Freddie Gray’s death, Smith isn’t positive when he will be able to continue training his boxers, many of whom use the Baltimore Boxing Gym as a resource to escape the preexisting dangers of the streets.
“In my forty-plus years in Baltimore, this is the worst thing I’ve ever seen,"A dúirt Smith, whose promotional efforts have helped many local organizations through raffles and donations. “We are all aware that there are issues with police brutality throughout the country and while I am extremely disappointed with the lack of prosecution following specific incidents, rioting only makes everything worse. I truly understand that emotions are at all-time highs in Baltimore and people want their voices to be heard but this is not the way to do it. Having worked with people from all walks of life, I wholeheartedly respect everybody’s point of view but I am pleading with the community as a whole to schedule peaceful and civilized meetings with city officials. This is the only way for everybody to get their thoughts and opinions out while hearing what the other side has to say. Riots are only going to tear apart and create further distance between police and citizens in this great city. I pray that everything calms down quickly and a resolution is met.”
Tuarascáil ar an gcomhrac - Allan Edges Wood In A True Thriller As Robb Just Pips Ellis At The Post.
Tuairisc: Gianluca (Abhainn) Di Caro.
Chuir tionscnóir aitheanta Dornálaíochta Ciceáil WKA na hAlban Stewart Allan a chéad imeacht pro-dornálaíochta chun cinn ar an Satharn oíche, ag a ionad Rivals Gym i Wishaw, agus buachaill oh buachaill an ndearna sé jab iontach de.
Ba é seo mo chéad uair ó thuaidh den teorainn le haghaidh imeachta, Is féidir liom a gheallúint nach é mo cheann deireanach é. Bhí an t-ionad den chéad scoth, bhí an lucht leanúna a bhí ag freastal an-ghlórach ina dtacaíocht leis na dornálaithe, ní amháin na buachaillí baile ach an oiread, mar léirigh siad go díograiseach a meas ar gach trodaire.
Intinn agat, mar gur Cath Royale a bhí ar aon dul le gach babhta, Is dóigh liom nár cheart gur iontas é sin, déanaimis aghaidh a thabhairt air tá meas ag lucht leanúna na dornálaíochta ar chomórtas dlúth-throid an-mhaith, agus sin díreach an rud a fuaireamar go léir ó gach troid ar an Satharn oíche.
Bhí mac Stewart i gceannas ar an seó, Curadh Domhanda aontaithe Kick Boxing Sam Allan, ag déanamh a chéad chluiche dornálaíochta i gcoinne Chris Wood gan chailliúint ó Middlesbrough.
Bhí an t-atmaisféar leictreach le linn na tréimhse roimh an mbotún seo a raibh súil leis, Ciallaíonn mé go raibh sé ag preabadh i ndáiríre, bhí an lucht leanúna ag canadh agus ag gáire, ansin nuair a thug an MC Chris Wood isteach, bhuail siad bualadh bos agus chuir siad fáilte roimhe go fonnmhar.
Ansin nuair a thug an MC a fear Sam Allan isteach ansin chuaigh leibhéal na ndeicibeil tríd an díon, Níor shíl mé go bhféadfaidís a bheith níos airde ach rinne sé nuair a thosaigh Allan ar a shiúlóid fáinne, beirt chailíní áille a thionlacan in éidí seónna iomlána, sheas gach aon duine agus gháir a fear isteach sa bhfáinne.
Ní raibh mé in ann cabhrú ach smaoineamh ag an am, Tá súil agam go bhfuil an troid leath chomh maith agus an troid roimh thógáil suas, bhuel bhí, i ndáiríre sháraigh sé aon ionchas.
Díreach ón gclog oscailte chuir an bheirt laochra óga seo tús leis an scirmish ar luas frenetic, Chuaigh Wood isteach go crua agus go tapa, ag cur Allan ar a chos chúl.
Le talamh lár daingnithe, Chuir Wood tús leis an luas níos mó fós, ag cur iachall ar Allan, lena chúl beagnach i gcoinne na rópaí, a bheith ag brath ar a chuid scileanna cuntair den scoth chun an Adhmad atá ag dul ar aghaidh i gcónaí a choinneáil ag teacht isteach.
D’éirigh le Wood an chéad bhabhta a fháil i mo shúile, ach bhí sé gar, an-, an-ghar, mar chuaigh an bheirt seo i ndáiríre ar a shon le haghaidh gach soicind den bhabhta.
Athdhéanamh fíorúil a bhí i mbabhta a dó, Wood ag rialú talamh an ionaid i dtosach de réir mar a chuaigh Allan i gcoinne, sheas Allan leis an luas, áfach, tar éis timpeall tríocha soicind nó mar sin agus rinne sé ionsaí dúbailte mar iarracht Wood a chur ar a chos chúl, ní raibh aon chuid de ag an Teesider, áfach, agus ba é an rud a leanadh ná féile seilide ladhar-go-ladhar go dtí an clog.
Throid an cúpla babhta deiridh ar luas níos airde fós, as ar eascair rialú na n-imeachtaí ar ais agus ar aghaidh idir na laochra beirte ar fud, i bhfad chun taitneamh a bhaint as an lucht leanúna ar thaobh an fháinne, cé le fear, nó bean, bhí siad ar a gcosa ag egging a fear ar.
Tar éis ceithre bhabhta sensational d'fhan an slua ina seasamh agus iad ag fanacht le cártaí scór na mbreithiúna a léamh amach.
Mar a sheas an Réiteoir Mickey Vann ag fanacht le lámh an bhuaiteora a ardú, d’fhógair an MC gur cinneadh roinnte a bhí sa toradh, rud nach raibh iontas ar éinne faoi, bhuel bhí troid an-dlúth ann.
Léadh cárta an Bhreithimh Kevin Scullion ar dtús 40-38 i bhfabhar Allan, a spreag freagra an-ghlórach ón slua, ansin breitheamh Billy Beattie, a scóráil an bout 39-38 i bhfabhar Adhmaid, a fuair babhta maith bualadh bos agus ansin ar deireadh léadh cárta an bhreithimh Peter McCafferty, múchadh iontais 40-36 i bhfabhar Allan, a chuir an slua i bhfuadar lúcháireach.
Ní mór a admháil go raibh an bout seo fíor-clasaiceach halla beag, ní fheiceann tú troideanna mar seo a bhíonn cinnte go minic. Comhghairdeas le Sam Allan agus Chris Woods araon, is réaltaí dílse iad na buachaillí seo sa todhchaí, is mór an náire é a chailleadh i roinnt bealaí, ach ansin arís fágtar ar oscailt é le haghaidh athsheolta am éigin amach anseo agus má tharlaíonn sé sin beidh mé ann chun tosaigh go cinnte mar ní chaillfinn é don domhan.
Roimh an Allan-Wood sensational, Thug Ronnie Nailen aghaidh ar Nottingham’s Matt Scriven i gclár taispeántais ceithre bhabhta.
Gaol eile gníomhaíochta, a fheiceann an bheirt fhear ag imeacht go léir ó thús go deireadh, is ábhar iontais é mar aistríodh an bout go dtí taispeántas taispeántas neamh-scórála, mar tá an deis ag Scriven dúshlán a thabhairt do theideal an deireadh seachtaine seo chugainn, mar sin socraíodh gan riosca a dhéanamh do chaillteanas stad a d’fhéadfadh a bheith costáilte dó.
Roimh eatramh gairid ba ea babhtáil Nailen-Scriven, mar cheant de mheabhráin dornálaíochta chun airgead a bhailiú do charthanas.
Sa dara babhta den oíche bhí Sandy Robb agus Matt Ellis ó Blackpool ag troid i gcomórtas Cruiserweight sé bhabhta.
Ar dtús rinne an dá dhornálaí tástáil triaileach ar an gceann eile ach tar éis thart ar tríocha soicind nó mar sin d’éirigh siad níos gasta agus thosaigh siad ag iarraidh é a dhéanamh.
I dtosach báire ba é Ellis a bhealach trí chosaintí Robb le roinnt breabanna soladacha agus cearta móra nó teaglaim néata ina dhiaidh, mar sin féin tá Robb chomh sábhálta agus a thagann siad agus is minic a shleamhnódh sé faoin breab agus ligfeadh sé sracadh le clé mór don chorp.
Ar feadh thart ar leath na babhtaí ba é Ellis a bhí níos ionsaithí den phéire, ná faigh mé mícheart, Bhí Robb ag déanamh roinnt oibre maithe, ní raibh ach Ellis níos beoga, ag bogadh go néata timpeall an fháinne agus ag caitheamh cearta fada ar toil, Robb a chur ar ais i dtreo an rópa sula dtéann sé isteach go crua ar an gcorp.
Dún isteach áfach, fiú agus a chúl leis na rópaí bhí an chuma ar Robb cur in aghaidh an-éifeachtach, i gcásanna go leor chun Ellis a chur ar ais ar an toirt.
Timpeall an phointe leath bealaigh mhoilligh an luas beagán, a raibh an chuma air go n-oirfeadh sé do Robb, de réir mar a bhí sé níos éasca an Ellis elusive a dhúnadh síos, ag tabhairt an deis do Robb tosú ag obair i gcorp fear Blackpool arís.
D'eisigh an réiteoir Mickey Vann roinnt rabhaidh don bheirt fhear, Robb le haghaidh buille íseal agus Ellis as a shealbhú, mar gach uair a thiocfadh siad cóngarach in Ellis dhéanfadh siad iarracht Robb a cheangal, cé go ndéanfadh Robb iarracht lefts agus cearta móra a chaitheamh ar chorp Ellis, ach bhí go leor acu beagáinín ró-íseal.
Tar éis sé bhabhta an-siamsúil bhí sé chuig na scórchártaí - scóráil an Breitheamh Kevin Scullion é 59-57 agus Billy Beattie agus Peter McCafferty araon 58-57 go léir i bhfabhar Sandy Robb.
Caithfear a admháil gur thaitin an troid seo go mór liom, ar na cúiseanna cearta go léir, thug siad siamsaíocht, d'oibrigh siad ar luas ard ar feadh cuid mhaith den am agus chuir siad seó iontach ar siúl.
Is breá liom an rannán Cruiserweight agus is trodaithe iad an bheirt fhear seo - EXCITING – agus ní féidir liom fanacht chun féachaint orthu ag gníomhú arís.
I gcomhrac oscailte na hoíche beidh Mohammad Babazadeh ag tabhairt aghaidh ar Phil Townley as Béal Feirste i mbabhta ceithre bhabhta.
Shocraigh an péire seo an ton don oíche ar fad, chuaigh an bheirt leaid i ndáiríre uaidh ón gclog oscailte.
Shocraigh an Babazadeh níos óige an luas, ag brú ar aghaidh gach deis, ach chuir sárú sármhaith Townley ar an gcos chúl cosc ar an Babazadeh níos óige a bheith in ann é a thabhairt ar ais go dtí na rópaí go ró-mhinic.
De réir mar a chuaigh an bout chun cinn mhoilligh Townley, rud a chuir corraíl níos spreagúla ann féin mar go seasfadh an péire ladhar-le-ladhar agus é ag taitneamh go mór don lucht féachana.
Tar éis ceithre bhabhta iontacha léigh cártaí scór na moltóirí d’aon toil 40-36 i bhfabhar Mohammad Babazadeh - an toradh ceart gan amhras ach ní léiríonn sé cé chomh cóngarach agus a bhí cuid de na babhtaí nó cé chomh siamsúil is a bhí an babhta..
Bhí bout eile le bheith ann, Scott Allan i gcoinne Garfield Mushore a cuireadh ina áit go déanach, a sheas isteach gan ach fógra dhá lá tar éis do Isaac Quaye tarraingt amach, mar gheall ar dhifríocht meáchain sách mór, socraíodh an babhtáil a chealú ar chúiseanna sábháilteachta, ba mhór an náire é mar bhí mé ag fanacht leis an mbeirt leaid seo a fheiceáil ag gníomhú.
Comhghairdeas le Stewart Allan agus a fhoireann as rang a haon a chur ar siúl, tráthnóna dornálaíochta an-siamsúil agus i gcuimhne agus caithfidh mé a rá gur bhain mé an-taitneamh as, Ní féidir liom fanacht le filleadh ar an gcéad cheann eile, ar cuireadh in iúl dom go hiontaofa imeacht eile a chuir Stewart Allan chun cinn sa Rivals Gym Dé Sathairn 27ú Meitheamh - mar sin cuir é sin i do dhialann anois mar ní bheidh tú ag iarraidh é a chailleadh.
AFTER POPULAR DEBUT, SECOND ANNUAL BOX FAN EXPO RETURNS SEPT. 12 TO LAS VEGAS
Unique event gives fans the opportunity to meet-and-greet top fighters, cáiliúla dornálaíocht agus daoine tionscail i suas-dlúth, leagan pearsanta
Lmar Vegas (Aibreán 27, 2015) - Box Fan Expo organizers announced the second annual Box Fan Expo will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center Dé Sathairn, Seacht. 12.
The novel event, a thug deis lucht leanúna le chéile agus beannú finscéalta dornálaíochta, Seaimpíní am atá caite agus faoi láthair agus cáiliúla eile ar an spórt, debuted Meán Fómhair seo caite. It will run from 10 a.m. go 5 p.m. agus arís eile, cheadú lucht leanúna an deis chun autographs bhailiú, grianghraif agus marsantas a cheannach agus cuimhneacháin a thógáil.
Taispeántóir nós fearas dornálaíocht, éadaí, Beidh na meáin craolacháin agus cuideachtaí branda eile ar mian leo a bheith rannpháirteach go mbeadh deis a gcuid táirgí a thaispeáint do lucht leanúna agus an tionscal dornálaíochta ar fad.
Tionscnaimh Bosca Fan Expo na bliana seo caite le feiceáil ar roinnt de na trodaithe is mó tóir agus cáiliúla i stair dornálaíochta déanaí. Cuireadh cóireáil Lucht leanúna chuairteanna le Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr, Sergio Martinez, Amir Khan, Zab Judah, Mikey Garcia, James Toney, Riddick Bowe, Leon Spinks Terry Norris, Shawn Porter, Chris Byrd, Jesse James Leija ,Lamon Brewster, Ray Mercer, Shavers Earnie, Mia St-Eoin, Erislandy Lara, Peter Quillin, Jean Pascal agus Austin Breac. Chomh maith leis sin bhí láithriú reatha WBC Champion Deontay Wilder, an charismatic Vinny Pazienza, Paul Williams, noted commentator Al Bernstein and Roger Mayweather of Mayweather Promotions.
“There are few opportunities like this that allow the boxing fan to come face-to-face with their favorite boxers and boxing celebrities, which is what makes the Box Fan Expo a truly unique and must-see experience,” event organizer said. “Last year’s Box Fan Expo, was a big success and we were excited to bring boxing back into the spotlight by gathering the boxing industry all under one roof for one special day and for all the fans to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to show the world just how sweet the “sweet science” can be.
“We know this is going to be again an even more popular event this year with all the major boxing stars, so we advise people to get their tickets early, so they are assured of meeting and greeting their favorite fighters.”
The roster of attendees for this year’s Box Fan Expo will be announced throughout the next several months and weeks.
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Do dhuine ar bith sa tionscal Dornálaíochta nó branda cuideachtaí ar mian leo a bheith páirteach agus a chur in áirithe ar mboth mar taispeántas nó deiseanna urraíochta, téigh i dteagmháil Bosca Fan Expo ag:
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao In-Depth Preview and Analysis
De réir: Tony Penecale
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Ar deireadh!!!! After six years of arguing, negotiating, finger-pointing, and the real possibility that it would never happen, the long-awaited superfight between Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is finally about to happen. There is a possibility of grossing upwards of $300 million between them, easily the richest event in sports history. Mayweather is set to make $180 milliún. He would earn $15 million per round, $5 million per minute, & $83,333.33 per second. Pacquaio would make $120 million and would earn $10 million per round, $3,333,333.33 per minute, & $55,555.56 per second. Las Vegas is a gambling town, and after years of bluffing, raising the ante, and calling each other out, both fighters have put all their chips in. Their legacies are on the table. Anois, it’s time to see who is really holding the Aces when they step in the ring.
AOIS, TAIFEAD, AGUS STATS
Mayweather: Aois: 38 bliain d'aois
Taifead: 47-0 (26 Knockouts)
Airde: 5’8”
Meáchan: 146 * * Meáchain do bout caite (9-13-14)
Reach: 72"
Pacquiao: Aois: 35 bliain d'aois
Taifead: 57-5-2 (38 Knockouts)
Airde: 5’6”
Meáchan: 144 ** Meáchain do bout caite (11-20-14)
Reach: 67"
Éachtaí RING
Mayweather:
1996 Oilimpeacha bhuaigh bonn Cré-umha
WBC Super Featherweight Champion (’98-’02)
WBC Lightweight Champion (’02-’04)
Ring Magazine Lightweight Champion (’02-’04)
WBC Junior Welterweight Champion (’05-’06)
IBF Welterweight Champion (’06)
WBC Welterweight Champion (’06-‘07)
WBC Sóisearach Middleweight Champion (’07)
WBA Sóisearach Middleweight Champion (’12)
WBC Welterweight Champion (’11-Pres)
Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion (’06-‘07)
Ring Magazine Pound-4-Pound #1 Boxer (’05-’07, ’12-Pres)
Pacquiao:
WBC Flyweight Champion (’98-‘99)
IBF Super Bantamweight Champion (’01-’03)
WBC Super Featherweight Champion (’08)
WBC Lightweight Champion (‘08)
IBO Junior Welterweight Champion ('09)
WBO Welterweight Champion (’09-‘12)
WBO Welterweight Champion ('14 -Pres)
Ring Magazine Pound-4-Pound #1 Boxer (’08-‘12)
Ring Magazine Pound-4-Pound #4 Boxer (Pres)
STÍL
Mayweather:
A pure boxer with great speed who does everything well with an arsenal that includes a snapping jab, accurate right hand and a left hook that can be doubled and tripled with tremendous effect. Uses feint moves to freeze opponents and open punching lanes. Tucks his chin well behind his shoulder to roll with punches. Even on the ropes, he is a difficult target to land a solid punch on. He doesn’t have great punching power. Most of his stoppage victories come from outpunching and outclassing his opponents but rarely scoring clean knockouts.
Pacquiao:
Pacquiao boxes from a southpaw stance, moving forward and bobbing and feinting his way in. Once in close, he uses his right hand to find the range and then unleashes his powerful left, either straight or looping, and he will often double and triple it to the body and head. Uses quick head shifts to slip punches while moving forward. Has soundly developed under the tutelage of Freddie Roach, developing a decent right hook, either as a lead punch or thrown behind the left. Uses quick head shifts to slip punches while moving forward. Is no longer the feared finisher he once was earlier in his career.
LÁIDREACHTAÍ
Mayweather:
* Experience – Boxing is in Mayweather’s blood, and he’s been involved in the sport since his childhood. Completed an extensive amateur career by winning the bronze medal in the ’96 Olympic Games. He has been competing successfully on a championship level for the past 17 bliana, facing and defeating fighters with a variety of styles.
* Conditioning – Mayweather is a fitness freak with an amazing work ethic when it comes to training. Few fighters push themselves as much as Mayweather does in the gym, even doing midnight training sessions. It is evident in the ring when his stamina carries him in the late rounds.
* Ring Generalship – Mayweather knows every inch of the ring and how to control a fight. He knows when to attack, when to box, when to turn up the heat, and when to coast. Mayweather owns the ring when he is in there. Even the rare times when he has been stunned in fights, he was able to quickly settle down and quell the threat.
Pacquiao:
* Unorthodox Style – Pacquiao is very unorthodox, even for a southpaw. He moves straight in but is hard to time with his bobbing and head feints. Before most opponents can time his onrushes, he is throwing whirlwind punches from a variety of angles.
* Speed – Pacquiao is fleet of foot and the owner of very fast hands, especially for a boxer with such considerable power. He quickly moves into position and fires rapid one-two combinations. He’s expanded his arsenal to include blinding combinations of hooks, uppercuts, and double or triple left hands.
* Stamina – Pacquiao is always in tremendous shape and fights just as hard in the last round as he does in the first. He applies a ton of pressure and is constantly punching, wearing opponents down in the process.
LAIGÍ
Mayweather:
* Aging – Mayweather may have an unblemished record, but Father Time has never been defeated. Mayweather has been more flat-footed in recent bouts. His first encounter with Marcos Maidana was a rough and tumble affair where Mayweather looked very ordinary. The rematch was more definitive but unimpressive.
* Distractions – Maweather loves to be in the public eye and never shies away from controversy. Most notably are his public disputes and reconciliations with his father and trainer, Floyd Mayweather, Senior. The most recent camp turbulence came in the form of a training camp dispute between Floyd Sr. and Alex Ariza, working as the strength and conditioning coach. A non-harmonious training camp could lead to unnecessary distractions.
* Punching Power – Most of Mayweather’s stoppage wins came from an accumulation of punches. The usual result is the referee or opposing corner stopping the bout to prevent further punishment. Notwithstanding his controversial and explosive knockout of Victor Ortiz, it is rare to see Mayweather finish a bout with one punch, dating all the way back to his days as a 130-pounder.
Pacquiao:
* Killer Instinct – Pacquiao was once regarded as a ruthless buzzsaw, cutting through opponents until they succumbed. He has since lost that edge, failing to win a fight by stoppage since 2009. More of a concern is that on several occasions he eased up on outclassed opponents, allowing them to survive the last few rounds.
* Trouble with Counterpunchers – Pacquiao is an aggressive, offense-first fighter who will freely throw punches, but he can be timed and is often open to be hit with counters. Juan Manuel Marquez gave him fits with movement and counter punches, even scoring a spectacular knockout over Pacquiao with a perfectly-timed counter right hand.
* Aois – Pacquiao is no longer the phenomenon he was in his 20s. He is now in his mid-30s. As he has physically aged, he has also taken on a super human schedule with political aspirations in his home country, numerous personal appearances, and several difficult bouts.
Bout ROIMHE
Mayweather:
(09-13-14) Mayweather neutralized and outboxed Marcos Maidana in a rematch from their closer-than-expected bout from four months prior. While the action was sparse, it was a case of Mayweather using his superior skills and intelligence to thwart his aggressive but limited opponent.
Pacquiao:
(11-20-14) Pacquiao won a dominating unanimous decision over the game but vastly inexperienced Chris Algieri. Pacquiao was in control from the start and scored a total of six knockdowns, somehow failing to score the knockout some experts thought he needed to be in position for the Mayweather fight to happen.
THREE BEST PERFORMANCES
Mayweather:
* Diego Corrales (1/20/01) – Experts were torn on who to pick in this one with many leaning towards Corrales to win by KO. Mayweather never let him in the bout, knocking him down five times before the referee halted the bout in the 10th round.
* Arturo Gatti (6/25/05) – Although Mayweather was a solid betting favorite, many expected Gatti to make things rough for Mayweather. It never happened, as Mayweather floored Gatti in the first round and dealt out a severe beating before Gatti’s corner stopped the bout after six one-sided rounds.
* Ricky Hatton (12/8/07) – Hatton was undefeated coming into the bout and set a gameplan of constant pressure to wear out Mayweather. After a few uncomfortable rounds, Mayweather was able to find his range and take over, flooring Hatton twice in the 10th round and forcing a stoppage.
Pacquiao:
* Oscar De la Hoya (12/06/08) – It’s hard to imagine now, but the consensus at the time was that De la Hoya would destroy the smaller Pacquiao in a landslide. It was a landslide, but it was Pacquiao dishing out the beating, ripping De la Hoya apart with both hands. After eight one-sided and brutal rounds, a swollen and bloodied De la Hoya was beaten into permanent retirement.
* Miguel Cotto (11/14/09) – Pacquiao impressively dismantled the larger and physically imposing Cotto. Pacquiao dropped the Puerto Rican superstar twice early. From the 6th round on, Pacquiao had Cotto in a defensive shell, battering him until the referee stopped the bout in the 12th round.
* Ricky Hatton (05/02/09) – Pacquio ran through Hatton in fast and destructive fashion. Hatton–while still an underdog–was expected to provide a challenge with his strength and mauling tactics. Pacquiao unveiled an improved right hook and had Hatton down twice in the first round before crushing him with a devastating knockout in the second.
COMMON OPPONENTS
*Oscar De la Hoya
– Mayweather: Split Decision 2007
– Pacquiao: WHO 8ú bhabhta 2008
*Miguel Cotto
– Mayweather: Unanimous Decision 2013
– Pacquiao: WHO 12ú bhabhta 2009
*Ricky Hatton
– Mayweather: WHO 10ú bhabhta 2007
– Pacquiao: KO 2ú bhabhta 2009
* Shane Mosley
– Mayweather: Unanimous Decision 2010
– Pacquiao: Unanimous Decision 2011
* Manuel Márquez juan
– Mayweather: Unanimous Decision 2009
– Pacquiao: Tarraing 2004, Split Decision 2008, Majority Decision 2011,
KO’d 6ú bhabhta 2012
KEYS TO VICTORY
Mayweather:
* Get Pacquiao’s respect early, timing his rushes, and hitting him with straight right hands.
* Use clinches to smother Pacquiao and thwart any offensive momentum.
* Do not try to trade punches with Pacquiao.
Pacquiao:
* Use feints to get Mayweather to make the first move.
* Don’t aim strictly at Mayweather’s head. Focus on the body, arms, and torso?
* Do not let Mayweather control the tempo.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
* Can the fight live up to the hype? Unless this turns out to be Hagler-Hearns, Gatti-Ward, and Ali-Frazier all rolled up into one, it will be nearly impossible to live up to the hype that has surrounded this match-up for over six years. The hype might be inflated and overbearing, but it can still be entertaining.
* Is the fight happening too late? Both fighters are in their late 30s. While these two phenoms are still elite competitors, they are past their primes. Even so, instances of fighters past their primes matching up perfectly and turning in an epic encounter have occurred on several occasions.
* Who has the most to lose? Mayweather without a doubt has the most to lose. Pacquiao is an icon in his home country, so no matter what happens, he will remain a beloved figure. Mayweather is boasting about himself as “The Best Ever” and relishes his undefeated record. He even said recently that he’s better than Muhammad Ali was. A loss obliterates the “0” on Mayweather’s record and will provide more fodder for the argument that he is not even the best of his generation.
* How will their styles match up? It figures to be a classic boxer vs puncher match-up. Mayweather is a consummate strategist. He is a master of figuring out his opponents, frustrating them, and setting up counter punches. Pacquiao will press the action, try to overwhelm, breaking through Mayweather’s defense with a high volume of punches. It will be a clash of Quantity against Quality. Pacquiao will throw more punches, more punches than anybody has ever thrown against Mayweather. Mayweather will throw less but land at a higher connect rate, with sharp counter punches.
* What are the chances of a Knockout? Pacquiao is known as the better puncher, but he has failed to score a stoppage victory since battering Miguel Cotto in 2009. Mayweather has scored only one stoppage victory since 2007 against the weak-chinned Victor Ortiz. The two most likely scenarios for a knockout win would either be Pacquiao becoming reckless and leaving himself open to Mayweather’s straight right hand or Mayweather suddenly becoming an old fighter and wilting under Pacquiao’s relentless pressure. Likely, this fight will go to the scorecards.
* Will the officials factor into the conclusion? Kenny Bayless has been assigned as the referee and is regarded as one of the best in boxing. He has worked as the referee in six previous Pacquiao fights and four previous Mayweather bouts. The only backlash he received from those ten total bouts was the Mayweather-Maidana rematch where he was criticized for breaking up the inside clinches too quickly, seemingly favoring Mayweather against the mauling style of Maidana. With Mayweather naturally bigger than Pacquiao, breaking up clinches quickly (especially if Pacquiao has any momentum) would serve more as a disadvantage to Mayweather. The judges are Burt Clements, Dave Moretti, both veteran officials in Las Vegas, and Glenn Feldman, based out of Connecticut. Moretti has worked nine Mayweather bouts and six Pacquiao bouts. Clements has worked three Mayweather bouts and one Pacquiao bout. Feldman has only worked one Mayweather bout early in his career.
* What happens next? If the fight turns out to be entertaining, gar, or controversial, a rematch is possible depending on the outcome.
If Mayweather wins, Tá sé 48-0 and can walk away from Pacquiao and seek a different challenge for his final fight. He could even seek a possible move up to grab a title at middleweight and another superfight with the next big sensation Gennady Golovkin.
If Pacquiao wins, a rematch is almost a given, especially with so much money on the table.
A draw would also most likely force a rematch for the final fight of Mayweather’s career sometime in September.
PENECALE Prediction
The anticipation as the fighters make their way to the ring will be electric. The growing crescendo of excitement will continue through the introductions with Mayweather sporting a confident smirk and Pacquaio fixated with an icy glare.
The waiting will be over when the bell rings and both fighters come out to the center of the ring. Mayweather will be moving to his left, rolling his hands and probing with a soft jab. Pacquiao will be like a coiled spring, bouncing back and forth and feinting with his jab. Pacquiao will throw a few wild left hands that Mayweather backs away from, his back hitting the ropes as he slides away to his right. The round will end without anything conclusive landing for either fighter, making it difficult to score.
Pacquiao will look to increase the pace in the second round and outwork Mayweather. While Mayweather is the center of the ring, he will dictate the pace and the action, keeping Pacquiao limited to throwing one punch at a time. When Pacquiao is able to cut the ring off and back Mayweather to the ropes, he will unleash combinations. The flurries for the most part won’t land, but the work rate will stir the crowd into a frenzy.
Pacquaio will continue the high volume of punches through the 3rd agus 4ú rounds until Mayweather lands a right hand while their feet are tangled, causing Pacquiao to sprawl to the canvas. He will protest while Bayless administers the count, but he will not be hurt. Mayweather will smile and move in, throwing a few right hands, truly seeing if Pacquiao is stunned. Pacquiao will respond with his own vicious left hand, bringing the crowd to their feet as the bell rings.
Mayweather will again box cautiously starting the 5ú bhabhta, staying on the outside and pivoting away when Pacquiao gets close. The fight will resemble a cat and mouse affair with Pacquiao trying to corner Mayweather and Mayweather trying to bait him into making a mistake. Pacquiao will be the aggressor, throwing far more punches. Mayweather will be timing him with single counter punches throughout the 6ú agus 7ú babhtaí.
A sharp left hand by Pacquiao in the 8ú round will startle Mayweather and cause blood to leak from his nose. Pacquiao will try to press the advantage and unleash another torrent of punches. Mayweather will pull away against the ropes, and Pacquiao will focus his attention to the body with a combination of punches to the chest and shoulder, forcing Mayweather to clinch and break the momentum.
Mayweather will get up on his toes in the 9ú bhabhta, using lateral movement to keep Pacquiao from setting his feet and unleashing more than one punch at a time. Pacquiao will step in with a few lefts that are blocked, but Mayweather’s movement will keep him from throwing any follow-up punches. As Mayweather slips out, he will land his own counter punches, making it another difficult round to score.
Throughout the 10ú agus 11ú babhtaí, Mayweather will execute a plan to counter Pacquiao with single punches and avoid most of his counter flurries. Pacquiao will step in with a hard left to the body, forcing a Mayweather clinch. When the action resumes, Pacquiao will look to attack the body again, only to be met with a straight right hand over the top.
The final round in a very close bout will see Mayweather neutralizing Pacquiao’s rushes, landing single counter punches and pivoting away from danger, sharpshooting from the outside. Pacquiao will desperately try to corner Mayweather but he won’t allow it, moving on the outside and clinching in close, bringing an anticlimactic ending as the final bell rings.
It will take several minutes for the scorecards to be tabulated, with the consensus believing Mayweather won 7 babhtaí, including a knockdown. Pacquaio will pray in his corner while Mayweather smiles and laughs with his entourage.
The decision will be as follows. Glen Feldman will score the bout 114-113 for Pacquaio. Burt Clements will score 115-112 for Mayweather. Dave Moretti will score the bout a very curious 115-112 for the winner of the biggest superfight of the century…. MANNY “PACMAN” PACQUIAO!!!!
With the decision announced, a disgusted Mayweather will demand a rematch before storming out of the ring, setting up another lucrative event in September and a possible trilogy.
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