Do belts really mean anything in boxing?
I mean there are so many weight classes, super this, super that, unified this, unified that + so many different leagues that I just can't keep up with all these belts...

fishbowl

United States1575 Posts

September 15 2013 03:23 GMT

#27

On September 15 2013 12:14 SwARmZzz wrote:
Do belts really mean anything in boxing?
I mean there are so many weight classes, super this, super that, unified this, unified that + so many different leagues that I just can't keep up with all these belts...

There are indeed way too many ABC belts in boxing. That's an acknowledged problem. There are some belts that are held in higher esteem than others, but at the same time, you've got the WBC and similar organizations who favor certain fighters, create belts for convenience, strip champions for convenience. You've also got the organizations saying you can't hold my belt if you've got someone else's, etc. It's dumb and having all these belts and organizations just confuses any new viewers and even veteran boxing fans alike. Unified champions hold multiple belts and is usually a good way to identify the kingpin of any division.

SynC[gm]

United States3127 Posts

September 15 2013 03:29 GMT

#28

Garcia vs Matthysse look like they're throwing with power... The previous fights didn't really seem as paced as this one does.

Just a heads up, I hardly follow boxing, just tuning in for the event for Mayweather/Alvarez.

fishbowl

United States1575 Posts

September 15 2013 03:32 GMT

#29

On September 15 2013 12:29 SynC[gm] wrote:
Garcia vs Matthysse look like they're throwing with power... The previous fights didn't really seem as paced as this one does.

Just a heads up, I hardly follow boxing, just tuning in for the event for Mayweather/Alvarez.

Both guys are big punchers - Matthysse more than Garcia. Most people are expecting this fight to end in KO. Danny is boxing well right now though and just had a good round. Matthysse needs to turn it up.

fishbowl

United States1575 Posts

September 15 2013 03:35 GMT

#30

I've got it 48-47 Garcia through 5 rounds so far. He isn't afraid of Matthysse like most opponents and is fighting composed.

SynC[gm]

United States3127 Posts

September 15 2013 03:37 GMT

#31

Might seem like a stupid question, but why do the boxers clinch if the ref is going to break it up as soon as it happens? Just for a brief break?

Also, in a situation where Boxer A lands few power punches, but Boxer B lands several jabs/crosses, who would win the round?

fishbowl

United States1575 Posts

September 15 2013 03:42 GMT

#32

On September 15 2013 12:37 SynC[gm] wrote:
Might seem like a stupid question, but why do the boxers clinch if the ref is going to break it up as soon as it happens? Just for a brief break?

Also, in a situation where Boxer A lands few power punches, but Boxer B lands several jabs/crosses, who would win the round?

Boxers clinch for several reasons: to break up the action; slow down the momentum; catch a breather, etc. As for your second question, that's really subjective. Different judges look for different things, I think judging ring generalship - that is controlling the ring, setting the pace - is the best criteria along with effective aggression.

fishbowl

United States1575 Posts

September 15 2013 03:42 GMT

#33

Matthysse's right eye is closing real fast. The doctor won't let this fight go on much longer, he needs to go out and take Danny out right now.

fishbowl

United States1575 Posts

September 15 2013 03:47 GMT

#34

Matthysse can't see well out of that eye anymore which opens up Garcia's big left hook.

Edit: Wow, Matthysse's corner did mad work on that eye. Looks way better than it did two rounds ago.
Edit 2: Now it's back swollen. Endswell can only do so much. And we have an official KD for Garcia!

Ace

United States16096 Posts

September 15 2013 04:00 GMT

#35

crazy 11th

SynC[gm]

United States3127 Posts

September 15 2013 04:02 GMT

#36

Omg dat blow...

cLutZ

United States19574 Posts

September 15 2013 04:02 GMT

#37

On September 15 2013 12:42 fishbowl wrote:

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Judge's really love whatever Floyd does. I don't think I've seen him throw a punch that had KO potential in 5 years, but they keep scoring rounds for him because he does...something.