Quick Boxing Thoughts

Arthur Abraham V Andre Ward

Good to see the Super Six semi final get underway. Andre Ward scores yet another impressive victory. It is kind of sad to see a fight go exactly how you expect, but Andre Ward's final match (Froch or Johnson) and the Lucian Bute fight on the horizon is something to look forward to.

I also like the fact that Arthur Abraham came out quicker than he usually does. He is a notoriously slow starter, but had the mindset to change that. Unfortunately, was just in there with a better boxer.



Kendall Holt V Julio Diaz

This was a good fight that I saw streaming on ESPN3. Julio Diaz was expected to wear down the quicker Kendall Holt and push him into retirement. Instead it was Kendall's faster hands and power that put an end to this fight quickly in the third round. Julio Diaz is now the one in the crossroads of his career and may be looking for a way out the sport. Kendall Holt on the other hand is primed for another few big name fights in a stacked division. I like a lot of the names he's being tossed in there with, like Marcos Maidana.

Sharif Bogere V Raymundo Beltran

Were we watching the same fight? Yes I know that Bogere has more to lose.. but 97-93 on one judge's score card? I don't know about this one.. I'm guessing that Bogere doesn't want another head butt filled fight with Beltran. Tough fight, interesting to see where Bogere goes from here.

Random Thoughts:

Go Sharks.

Why does Cris Arreola get credit for coming to a boxing match in shape? I don't remember the last time my boss gave me credit for showing up on time.

Ring magazine just took Floyd Mayweather off their P4P list. Not dropped in the rankings. Completely off.... Ouch.

MMA note: Did anyone see Patricky Freire's three nut kicks in the main event Bellator 44? Double Ouch.

Upcoming: Bernard Hopkins V Jean Pascal II

I will be writing a full preview of this fight as well as the Chad Dawson tilt. But look at this face off with Max Kellerman (easily the coolest thing Max has done on HBO). Animosity sells. Love it.