B-town Boxing: A Heavyweight Universe

[kenyan_cheena]

Originally Posted by btown32

Clottey took the 15 minutes of fame, money, secured his family's future and ran. What a terrible championship fight, reminded me of a HW fight with a Klitschko and (insert) one of the lastest challengers that just sit there and try to last the 12 rounds. Like Brewster, Thompson, etc. Unimaginable for a lighter weight division! Did you guys hear Lampley saying "Bang, Bang" over and over because he was so bored and was trying to draw some interest or laughs? And how about the double fisted, punch by Pac? Even he had to do something to keep himself interested, I was just laughing at that!

I'm glad Pacman won but disappointed that the most entertaining aspect of Clottey's performance was his ring entrance.

Boardwalk Promotions selects (1) Damian Norris (Cuba)

[btown32]

Originally Posted by kenyan_cheena

I'm glad Pacman won but disappointed that the most entertaining aspect of Clottey's performance was his ring entrance.

Boardwalk Promotions selects (1) Damian Norris (Cuba)

Yep, his entrance sort of reminded me of the long, Corey Spinks entrance a couple of years ago. I neglected to say that, I too, am a Pacman fan. He has the rare crossover appeal that has captivated the US fans even though he is from a smaller weight division because of his style, work rate and willingness to take on anybody in the world. Pacman is what the US fans are waiting for in an American HW. He has made his way from the bottom of the scales, barely 100lbs dripping wet, to mainstream primetime, has improved his boxing skills, enjoys his work and continues to be a good human being. Although, both those guys were too nice to each other, tapping gloves every round. He has taken on HOF opponents and has put himself in HOF contention after starting out as an one-handed brawler. Mosley/Pac would be a good, more entertaining fight, than the much anticipated PBF/Pac fight. A lot of offense in that one if Mosely has retained his quickness at his age. One thing that was being scouted by opponents was that the uppercut was getting through even though Clottey barely threw any punches. And boy, was Roach and Kellerman trying to call out PBF or what!

[btown32]

Each promotional/management group will be given 25 points to use to select their 3 boxers during the initial draft. Each point is the equal value of a boxer's ranking. For example: George Foreman is a "12" rated fighter, so a promotional/management team would have to use 12 out of its 25 allocated points to select him, leaving only 13 points available to draft the next two boxers.

Just thought of this idea while going through my database - each promoter/managerial team may choose the fighter file of the particular boxer that they want to draft and manage. For example: Matt Skelton has files ranging from '"6-9" in ratings. You can choose how many points you want to use on him. This allows for some flexability while drafting. Maybe you want to draft Vitali Klitschko, but you do not want to spend the 12 points on him because it would severely hamper your ability to draft any other highly ranked boxers. Maybe you feel like taking a chance and believe that a "10" rated Vitali could get into the rankings as well as the "12" and have a chance to win a world title. This will allow each stable to make more decisions and will allow some flexability in drafting fighters.

All unused points remaining from the draft are "bankable" and can be used to acquire more fighters in the future. All stables MUST draft three fighters in the initial draft and cannot save points by only drafting two fighters. Stables will acquire points by meeting universe requirements that will be posted on the Universe Information page in the future as they are drafted. Examples would be points for winning Regional/World Titles, wins versus Top 10 opponents, Title Defenses, etc.


Draft Order

01. Buckeye State Promotions - Joe Louis (14), United States
02. Front Street Gym............ - Joe Frazier (13), United States
03. Big Red Promotions.......... - Sam Langford (10), Canada
04. East Coast Gladiators....... - Mike Tyson (13), United States
05. Bear's Unstable............... - Sonny Liston (13), United States
06. Boardwalk Promotions....... - Joe Jeannette (12), United States
07. Billygoat Promotions......... - Rocky Marciano (13), United States
08. Muckboys Promotions....... - Teofilo Stevenson (11), Cuba
09. UK Boxing Group.............. - Bob Fitzsimmons (12), England
10. Punch-Drunk Promotions... - Jack Dempsey (14), United States
11. Golden Gate Promotions.... - George Foreman (12), United States
12. Holyhugging Inc.............. - Evander Holyfield (11), United States

ROUND 2

13. Buckeye State Promotions - Jersey Joe Walcott (10), United States
14. Front Street Gym............ - Tim Witherspoon (9), United States
15. Big Red Promotions.......... - Cassius Clay (13), United States
16. East Coast Gladiators....... - John L. Sullivan (10), United States
17. Bear's Unstable............... - Peter Jackson (11), Australia
18. Boardwalk Promotions...... - Jack Johnson (12), United States
19. Billygoat Promotions........ - Ray Mercer (8), United States
20. Muckboys Promotions...... - Max Schmeling (11), Germany
21. UK Boxing Group............. - Joe Bugner (8), England
22. Punch-Drunk Promotions.. - Ike Ibeabuchi (8), Nigeria
23. Golden Gate Promotions... - Tom Sharkey (10), Ireland
24. Holyhugging Inc.............. - Larry Holmes (13), United States

ROUND 3

25. Buckeye State Promotions - Larry Frazier (1), United States
26. Front Street Gym............ - Travis Kauffman (3), United States
27. Big Red Promotions.......... - Courage Tshabalala (1), South Africa
28. East Coast Gladiators....... - Danny McAlinden (2), Northern Ireland
29. Bear's Unstable............... - Jock Porter (1), Scotland
30. Boardwalk Promotions...... - Damian Norris (1), Cuba
31. Billy Goat Promotions....... - George Stankovich (4), New Zealand
32. Muckboys Promotions...... - Abraham Okine (1), Ghana
33. UK Boxing Group(5)......... - Carl Gizzi (5), Wales
34. Punch-Drunk Promotions.. - Jimmy Thunder (3), Samoa
35. Golden Gate Promotions... - Proud Kilimanjaro (3), Zimbabwe
36. Holyhugging Inc............. - Jimmy Clark (1), United States

[btown32]

Muckboys Promotions on the clock.

All Promotional teams need to start informing me about what one trainer and one cutman you want to hire for all three of your fighters. Doesnt matter if you choose the same.

[SAL]

Originally Posted by btown32

Muckboys Promotions on the clock.

I'm sure he's taking his time with this pick. We've already got a grudge match between the two of us on who the better bum picker is.

[Romdawg88]

The Muckboys take Abraham Okine (1). We're coming for you Courage, there is no escape for you. As for our cornermen, Muckboys Promotion are glad to annouce that the all-star team of Ignacio Beristain and Lou Duva will be leading our boys to the championship.

[SAL]

Originally Posted by btown32

All Promotional teams need to start informing me about what one trainer and one cutman you want to hire for all three of your fighters. Doesnt matter if you choose the same.

Big Red has........Dan Birmingham and Teddy Atlas in their corner, stomping around the gym on some Muck.

[gocubsgo]

Here is what i have for the Stankovich file.

[btown32]

UK Boxing Group is on the clock.

[JOHNNYGUAPO]

I'll take Benton and Duva is I can.

[btown32]

Golden Gate Promotions is on the clock. UK Boxing Group did not make a selection, however, it has 5 points and nobody can match that for the third round so I am sure that it can make up for it with a delayed selection.

[Scoman]

Beristain and Bagley

[bear]

Futch and Bagley

[btown32]

SAL made a recommendation and helped explain an idea with me which I thought about all weekend. It was about sending the dat.files to all promoters as the uni progressed so that everybody would have all the uni information in front of them. The only thing is that I like the cloud of mystery, (a lot of people had spoken of having that option in the proposed RPG mode), and partial information allows for decision making with some questions marks. I like both ideas but I think I will stick with not sending the dat.files so that each promoter must try to make decisions and do research based on partial information. Thanks for the help and idea though.

As for the start of the uni, I am waiting to finish the draft, get trainers/cutmen listed, still filling countries and regions with fighters and thinking of the point system. I can tell you that the USBA region has been filled.

I am making sure that there is a decent amount of tc's and decent opponents for the local/regional beginning fights for each promotional fighter that was drafted. Specifically from - Australia, Canada, Cuba, England, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland(UK), Samoa, Scotland(UK),South Africa.

Still looking for a source for UK heavies and cruisers. I would like to fill out that region with files from somebody who is knowledgable about the current and past, more modern fighters. I have a lot of the old, bkf, that have been created in the threads. If anybody knows of someone who has created files and would like to share, please let me know, thanks.

[PWillisTheMan]

Futch & Souza

[a87star]

Sorry for the delay. UK Boxing Group picks rated 5 Carl Gizzi.

UK Boxing Group selects Whitey Bimstien to serve as trainer/cutman.

[gocubsgo]

I will go with Gore and Ferrara

[Infinity]

Late, but here's my pick:

Proud Kilimanjaro - Zimbabwe rated 3. Loved the name, and he had a decent 30-6-0 (28) record only being stopped 2 times. He was the Zimbabwean and African Champion during his career.

[btown32]

Originally Posted by Infinity

Late, but here's my pick:

Proud Kilimanjaro - Zimbabwe rated 3. Loved the name, and he had a decent 30-6-0 (28) record only being stopped 2 times. He was the Zimbabwean and African Champion during his career.

Don't forget that I need your selection of a trainer and cutman please.

[Infinity]

Teddy Atlas and Ray Rodgers