Thursdays, on this nook of the Universo Pugilistico, are all about my sack– my bulging, bulbous, aching sack– and the gooey, salty fact contained inside. So…sit again, shut your eyes, pull again your hair, and prepare for this week’s cash shot of knowledge. This week we have now feedback/questions relating to Tszyu-Fundora, Keith Thurman, Rolly vs. Pitbull, and extra…
Tszyu vs. Thurman, minus Thurman
Hello Paul.
I used to be stunned that Keith Thurman pulled out of his combat with Tim Tszyu, however not likely THAT stunned to be sincere. Keith could also be completely happy in life and well-off to not should combat, good for him, however that doesn’t precisely make him an asset to the game. IMO, he was matched with Tszyu to be the mouth of the promotion and assist promote the combat, however he was there to lose, to be sincere. He was being supplied as much as assist construct the star energy of Tszyu. Sebastian Fundora is stepping in to take Thurman’s place and I believe he’s going to be stopped arduous. What’s complicated for the time being is whether or not any belts will probably be up for grabs in Tszyu-Fundora now that Tszyu is preventing an precise 154 lb. contender who was as much as combat for the vacant WBC title on the undercard.
What say you about all this Tszyu-Thurman-Fundora rigmarole?
– John F.
Hey John.
Actually, I wasn’t even listening to all of the title speak. The belts DO matter, however not essentially to me, a minimum of not proper now. Apparently, Tszyu-Fundora will probably be for the WBO and WBC junior middleweight titles. The one fascinating factor on this belt stuff is that Terence Crawford has reportedly petitioned the WBO to problem the winner of the combat and he was granted that chance. So, whoever wins on March 30 should enter into negotiations with Crawford inside 5 days of the bout. I’m not gonna lie, Tszyu-Crawford (which I stated would occur in my 2024 boxing predictions) has me tinkling myself in anticipation.
As for Thurman, effectively, he’s enjoying the sport on his personal phrases. His checking account is about the one factor benefiting from his profession technique and I’ve no downside with that. It’s his life, his profession, and I don’t suppose he’s hurting the game in any manner. It might’ve been fascinating to see Tszyu in opposition to somebody who might field and transfer like Thurman, however, realistically, issues would possibly’ve ended badly for him in opposition to a younger, sharp, energetic, and naturally greater man like Tszyu.
Fundora is a tremendous alternative and he’ll make for an all-action combat for so long as it lasts. For Tszyu, going from prepping for an orthodox mover and getting a 6-foot-6 southpaw strain fighter on brief discover is a tricky changeup, however he ought to have the ability to make the adjustment.
PBC PPV…WTF?
Hey Magno.
Tszyu-Fundora remains to be PPV? LOL. Tszyu-Thurman wasn’t even PPV-worthy. What the hell are these PBC fools smoking? This present goes to tank, large time. Is it too late for Amazon Prime to again out of this mess?
– JD the Boxing Fan
Hey JD.
It’s actually so simple as this– purchase it or don’t purchase it. Personally, I’d choose for there to be a lot much less pay-per-view, however I’m not aware about the enterprise realities concerned in making these fights. I’ve gone on file quite a few instances about my feeling that paywalls, usually, are detrimental to the long-term well-being of the game. Nonetheless, till I’m made KING of boxing, I’ve no say-so in any of the enterprise stuff. Within the meantime, a card’s PPV-worthiness must be as much as the patron.
Rolly vs. Pitbull
Hello Paul.
I believe individuals are sleeping on the Rolly vs. Pitbull combat on the Tszyu-Fundora undercard. I believe this might have Combat of the Yr potential. I received Isaac carrying down Rolly and stopping him late. How do you see this combat enjoying out?
– Luis
Hey Luis.
I hear you. I’m additionally very intrigued by this matchup. Cruz is the technically higher fighter, however will he be thrown off by Romero’s awkwardness and unorthodoxy? He’s not a one-punch killer and he IS transferring up in weight, too. The query for me is how effectively he can deal with Rolly’s punch. He’s proven himself to have an amazing chin, so possibly he CAN take the pictures and grind Rolly down. One other query is how effectively Rolly can field and preserve Cruz from making use of that strain. Except for all that, I similar to the way in which the contrasting personalities conflict. It’ll be enjoyable, for positive.
Hurray for Paul, Boo for Boxing Bossmen!
Hello Paul!
Your final column (“Notes from the Boxing Underground: When The Sideshow Outsells The Circus”) was intelligent as hell man. You had been impressed! Had been you excessive when writing it? The fart within the hurricane line was as humorous because it was good! Critically, what a great piece.
I agree with you in regards to the “purists”. Those self same guys that trash these freak fights look the opposite manner when established boxing stars mount histrionic numbers simply to promote the fights. I fully agree with you: nobody ought to really feel offended about fights like Tyson-Paul. I, as a substitute, would relatively to bitch about our present boxer’s inactivity and the truth that you may’t count on the very best dealing with the very best. In each main sport, the very best clashing in opposition to the very best is an absolute certainty. You identify it. MLB, NBA, NFL, Soccer World Cup.
However I primarily needed simply to congratulate you on a really articulated article, Paul. Thanks for preserving us entertained!
— Carlos, from Hermosillo, Mexico
Thanks Carlos. I admire the type phrases. Really, I admire any electronic mail that doesn’t start with, “You name your self a boxing author?”
The boxing intelligentsia is (in)well-known for being outraged about “secure” points whereas conveniently ignoring the precise points that matter. Within the case of those superstar boxing matches, the query isn’t “why do individuals watch them” or “how can we make them go away.” Slightly, the query SHOULD be: “how are the boxing bossmen screwing up so badly {that a} public who WANTS to purchase into boxing chooses to observe nothing fights over actual high-end fights?” You might be rattling positive that NBA execs can be up in arms and holding emergency conferences if superstar half-court basketball video games had been drawing larger scores than the NBA finals. Boxing execs don’t appear all that fearful.
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