Contender Spoilers - Page 3

mh2365 · 09-09-2007, 09:40 PM

Mora looked really solid on the Contender the other night .. certainly would have been an entertaining fight since they both have unusual styles and throw a ton of punches.

a87star · 09-10-2007, 12:57 AM

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Mora looked really solid on the Contender the other night .. certainly would have been an entertaining fight since they both have unusual styles and throw a ton of punches.

It definitely would have been an entertaining scrap but I just don't see Mora ever beating a top level fighter.

Maybe they should put the Mora/Ouma and Forbes/Bojado fight on the card that is being headlined by Alfonso Gomez in October. Would make perfect sence but it probably wouln't happen.

mh2365 · 09-10-2007, 06:15 AM

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It definitely would have been an entertaining scrap but I just don't see Mora ever beating a top level fighter.

Maybe they should put the Mora/Ouma and Forbes/Bojado fight on the card that is being headlined by Alfonso Gomez in October. Would make perfect sence but it probably wouln't happen.

What happened to ESPN's PPV? If they put those three fights together I'd pay $25 for it.

a87star · 09-10-2007, 12:21 PM

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What happened to ESPN's PPV? If they put those three fights together I'd pay $25 for it.

I have no clue. After they did that one with Cintron/Margarito, it was like they had no futher interest in doing PPV's anymore. If they thought about putting those three fights on the "Contender" special they are having in October, that would get excellent ratings.

a87star · 09-12-2007, 12:43 AM

I just finished whatching this weeks episode of "The Contender". First off, it's shame to see that Henry Buchanan had to leave the show but the guy they brought back, Miguel Hernandez, is nothing special. Buddy should have picked Bunting. He has way more promise than Hernandez does.

Secondly, Vera is a real coward for talking mess behind Codrington's back and then when Banks instigated their little war of words, you could tell that would be the first showdown of the new season. Early in the fight, Vera had tagged Codrington with some good punches but he kept his hands down and "The Don" had a late flurry to steal round one. Then in the second, Vera tried trading with Codrington and it ended up costing him as he was stunned and knocked down early in the round. He gets up and instead of covering up, he goes back to trading with Codrington and ends up getting floored again and that is when the ref stopped the fight.

Vera is a very raw fighter that has very poor defensive fundimentals but it's probably not the last time you'll hear from him because he makes for exciting fights. Codrington took some big shots right on the chin but it held up pretty well and might dispel some of the talk regarding what happened in the Allan Green fight.

Ric915 · 09-12-2007, 01:21 AM

Damn I hate Codrington I agree Vera is very raw but landed some good shots. I see how they got out of the unven number of fights only the top 4 will move onto the semi final

a87star · 09-12-2007, 01:29 AM

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Damn I hate Codrington I agree Vera is very raw but landed some good shots. I see how they got out of the unven number of fights only the top 4 will move onto the semi final

Yeah I saw that. They will probably have an elimination match to determine who gets the last spot. Even though you hate Codrington, he's probably going on to the next round with his quick work of Vera.

Ric915 · 09-12-2007, 03:19 PM

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Even though you hate Codrington, he's probably going on to the next round with his quick work of Vera.

Yeah I know Hopefully someone will clean his clock in that next round

mh2365 · 09-12-2007, 03:59 PM

I don't really care for Codrington but I am rooting for him and Paul Smith because they would be the best thing for the show and boxing.

That was a pretty nice beat down. Codrington talked Vera out of his game and made him pay for it. I go back to the fact that I kinda want my boxers to be punks.

If I'm Codrington now I keep telling Soliman he needs to take out Bika. More than likely that is a split decision and would knock both fighters out of the next round.

Previews made it look like it will be Banks and either Smith or Alexander next week.

They probably had to change the format because last year sucked so badly.

Only 8 total fights this year and not everyone who wins 1 fight gets to move on to the next round. They should of had the 4th and 5th place guy have a fight-in to see who faces the #1 guy.

sabotai · 09-12-2007, 05:35 PM

Nothing more to add from what everyone has said except to say that Vera's girlfriend was HOT!

mh2365 · 09-12-2007, 06:48 PM

She had the same shaped face as Kelly Clarkson.

a87star · 09-12-2007, 08:44 PM

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Nothing more to add from what everyone has said except to say that Vera's girlfriend was HOT!

Yeah, Vera's g/f is a hottie. The girl that came to support Codrington (some sort of family member) was pretty cute, too.

mh2365 · 09-12-2007, 09:22 PM

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Yeah, Vera's g/f is a hottie. The girl that came to support Codrington (some sort of family member) was pretty cute, too.

Really?

sabotai · 09-13-2007, 06:34 PM

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The girl that came to support Codrington (some sort of family member) was pretty cute, too.

I didn't think so but I can see how some people might. Not BAD looking, just not my style.

a87star · 09-13-2007, 07:46 PM

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Really?

I thought she was good looking. Some people might not think so but everyone has different tastes.

mh2365 · 09-13-2007, 10:01 PM

I don't know .. I'm not a fan of your state Kent ... she looked like the stereotypical NY girl from movies and videos. Just not my type at all.

By the way I watch the movie "Yellow" last night and it had Rosalyn Sanchez nude in it ... so I give it thumbs up. Rosalyn Sanchez ... gets my mexican blood thumping!!!!

a87star · 09-13-2007, 10:04 PM

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I don't know .. I'm not a fan of your state Kent ... she looked like the stereotypical NY girl from movies and videos. Just not my type at all.

Understandable. Not all New York girls are good looking but to me she was pretty cute.

franklin_1 · 09-18-2007, 11:01 PM

I agree that Soliman won tonight but 50-44 and to an extent 49-45 seemed a bit too much. I had it 49-46. Max Alexander is a nice little prospect, if he gets a good trainer who keeps his head on straight he could make a name for himself.

a87star · 09-19-2007, 11:42 AM

I scored the fight 49-46 for Soliman but Alexander should have nothing to be ashamed of. He needs some more seasoning and a good trainer. Right now he's a A-/B+ prospect.

Soliman's style will give any of the remaining fits and I wouldn't be surprised if he got all the way to the final.

Ric915 · 09-19-2007, 01:17 PM

The typical awkward Soliman fight. Alexander did ok with what he had. He has nothing to be ashamed of 1 loss will not end his career. I agree Soliman can make anyone look bad and wouldn't be surprise if he makes the final. I was surprised how Alexander seem to hurt Soliman a few times considering he only has 2 KO maybe he hits harder then the 2KO may indicate

09-12-2007, 03:59 PM	#49
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	I don't really care for Codrington but I am rooting for him and Paul Smith because they would be the best thing for the show and boxing. That was a pretty nice beat down. Codrington talked Vera out of his game and made him pay for it. I go back to the fact that I kinda want my boxers to be punks. If I'm Codrington now I keep telling Soliman he needs to take out Bika. More than likely that is a split decision and would knock both fighters out of the next round. Previews made it look like it will be Banks and either Smith or Alexander next week. They probably had to change the format because last year sucked so badly. Only 8 total fights this year and not everyone who wins 1 fight gets to move on to the next round. They should of had the 4th and 5th place guy have a fight-in to see who faces the #1 guy. Last edited by mh2365; 09-12-2007 at 04:01 PM.

09-09-2007, 09:40 PM	#41
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	Mora looked really solid on the Contender the other night .. certainly would have been an entertaining fight since they both have unusual styles and throw a ton of punches.

09-12-2007, 12:43 AM	#45
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	I just finished whatching this weeks episode of "The Contender". First off, it's shame to see that Henry Buchanan had to leave the show but the guy they brought back, Miguel Hernandez, is nothing special. Buddy should have picked Bunting. He has way more promise than Hernandez does. Secondly, Vera is a real coward for talking mess behind Codrington's back and then when Banks instigated their little war of words, you could tell that would be the first showdown of the new season. Early in the fight, Vera had tagged Codrington with some good punches but he kept his hands down and "The Don" had a late flurry to steal round one. Then in the second, Vera tried trading with Codrington and it ended up costing him as he was stunned and knocked down early in the round. He gets up and instead of covering up, he goes back to trading with Codrington and ends up getting floored again and that is when the ref stopped the fight. Vera is a very raw fighter that has very poor defensive fundimentals but it's probably not the last time you'll hear from him because he makes for exciting fights. Codrington took some big shots right on the chin but it held up pretty well and might dispel some of the talk regarding what happened in the Allan Green fight.

09-12-2007, 01:21 AM	#46
Ric915 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 1,262	Damn I hate Codrington I agree Vera is very raw but landed some good shots. I see how they got out of the unven number of fights only the top 4 will move onto the semi final

09-12-2007, 05:35 PM	#50
sabotai All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: South Jersey Posts: 841	Nothing more to add from what everyone has said except to say that Vera's girlfriend was HOT!

09-12-2007, 06:48 PM	#51
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	She had the same shaped face as Kelly Clarkson.

09-13-2007, 10:01 PM	#56
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	I don't know .. I'm not a fan of your state Kent ... she looked like the stereotypical NY girl from movies and videos. Just not my type at all. By the way I watch the movie "Yellow" last night and it had Rosalyn Sanchez nude in it ... so I give it thumbs up. Rosalyn Sanchez ... gets my mexican blood thumping!!!!

09-18-2007, 11:01 PM	#58
franklin_1 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Heartland Posts: 138	I agree that Soliman won tonight but 50-44 and to an extent 49-45 seemed a bit too much. I had it 49-46. Max Alexander is a nice little prospect, if he gets a good trainer who keeps his head on straight he could make a name for himself.

09-19-2007, 11:42 AM	#59
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	I scored the fight 49-46 for Soliman but Alexander should have nothing to be ashamed of. He needs some more seasoning and a good trainer. Right now he's a A-/B+ prospect. Soliman's style will give any of the remaining fits and I wouldn't be surprised if he got all the way to the final.

09-19-2007, 01:17 PM	#60
Ric915 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 1,262	The typical awkward Soliman fight. Alexander did ok with what he had. He has nothing to be ashamed of 1 loss will not end his career. I agree Soliman can make anyone look bad and wouldn't be surprise if he makes the final. I was surprised how Alexander seem to hurt Soliman a few times considering he only has 2 KO maybe he hits harder then the 2KO may indicate