@Lionel Osbourne: It's brilliant. Loving it. Unfortunately, they really haven't marketed it outside of boxing events, so it's difficult to see how this will bring in any new fans. #nightmareant
@Lionel Osbourne: Yeah, this should be good. Unfortunate that it's going to be Gus Johnson calling it, though. Although he has certainly been getting better since those disastrous first few boxing calls.
My question - if judges will call anything near the belt on Abraham a low blow, and he constantly has his arms up covering his entire torso - how exactly are you supposed to hit him? To my thinking, if you are constantly going to be in that sort of shell, the ref should give a little more leeway along the belt since there is nothing else to hit. #nightmareant
@Steve U: To tell you the truth, that's why I'm not that big a fan of his. Watching Abraham can be one of the most frustrating endeavors as a boxing fan.
I can't get over how quick Dirrell is. Hopefully the kid can put it together against Froch. #nightmareant
@Lionel Osbourne: Froch is a god damn thug, and he's certainly not hiding it in this fight.
The problem is - as clearly as Dirrell is winning this fight, I don't think there's any way he knocks him out. So, will the judges actually give a decision against Froch in Nottingham? #nightmareant
@Steve U: I've been really impressed with Dirrell. He's quick on his feet, has some great hand speed, and he's managed to fight within his limits and stay under control. I thought, based on his age alone, that he would be a bit more temperamental, but he's really kept his head. He has, dare I say, kept his poise.
And you're right, Froch has been fighting like a punk, but Dirrell's done a good job of trying to avoid playing into that. Like you said, though, it might be tough for Dirrell to take this one on Froch's turf. #nightmareant
@Lionel Osbourne: Speaking of - what a fucking unbelievable deduction!!
This is why even a great event like this will never be enough to bring boxing back into the mainstream. After all the times Froch punches Dirrell in the back of the head - you take a point away from Dirrell?? #nightmareant
@Lionel Osbourne: I'd love to see a CompuBox count - I think Froch landed about twice as many punches to the back of the head as he did to the rest of Dirrell.
And you know Froch will have the unanimous decision. Fucking boxing. #nightmareant
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huzzah #nightmareant
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Jesus. #nightmareant
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What do you think of this Super Six? So far, I'm liking it. #nightmareant
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I'm pumped to see Dirrell. I think he just might be the most talented fighter in this tournament. #nightmareant
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My question - if judges will call anything near the belt on Abraham a low blow, and he constantly has his arms up covering his entire torso - how exactly are you supposed to hit him? To my thinking, if you are constantly going to be in that sort of shell, the ref should give a little more leeway along the belt since there is nothing else to hit. #nightmareant
10/17/09
I can't get over how quick Dirrell is. Hopefully the kid can put it together against Froch. #nightmareant
10/17/09
The problem is - as clearly as Dirrell is winning this fight, I don't think there's any way he knocks him out. So, will the judges actually give a decision against Froch in Nottingham? #nightmareant
10/17/09
And you're right, Froch has been fighting like a punk, but Dirrell's done a good job of trying to avoid playing into that. Like you said, though, it might be tough for Dirrell to take this one on Froch's turf. #nightmareant
10/17/09
This is why even a great event like this will never be enough to bring boxing back into the mainstream. After all the times Froch punches Dirrell in the back of the head - you take a point away from Dirrell?? #nightmareant
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I'm not a big fan of Paulie, but when he when on that tirade about how boxing is "full of shit," I had to agree. #nightmareant
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And you know Froch will have the unanimous decision. Fucking boxing. #nightmareant
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And how about Dirrell? Kid fought a great fight in a shitty environment. I still can't believe that deduction. #nightmareant
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Anyone watching Taylor-Abraham? This is a pretty solid fight. Currently on Showtime. #nightmareant
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Actually, I tried to start a #letsallshitonWeed hashtag forum, but it keeps disappearing. #nightmareant
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You should see their team physician!
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I thought it would be this guy:
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I keep a bowl of it next to me for my weekly screening of Last Tango in Paris.
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