Boxing; 4/19/2008; Calzaghe-Hopkins

[gardenweasel]

i think spongy`s right,franks.....about the whole country of mexico wanting to attack us....

(but,not so much about tito being a beaner:SIB )....

/i know...that was a racist comment....i was being sarcastic...:lol:

 

[THE KOD]

/i know...that was a racist comment....i was being sarcastic...:lol:

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you are often misunderstood when being sarcastic.

maybe you should just say mistaken like Hillary

 

[nj]

I like this prop, though I've already played my money.

NOT Calzaghe by KO or unanimous Dec +160.

Considering Hop lines are about +220, you lose 60 cents in exchange for a split or majority decision being a winner.

 

[frank s.]

Mexico wants to attack us because we took Texas and other land from them. Why would they give a rats ass about Trinidad? The British are planning an attack also due to the Revolutionary War too. I know you are protecting sponge because he may be a tad challenged. I understand. He is a good guy in any case.

 

[gardenweasel]

Mexico wants to attack us because we took Texas and other land from them. Why would they give a rats ass about Trinidad? The British are planning an attack also due to the Revolutionary War too. I know you are protecting sponge because he may be a tad challenged. I understand. He is a good guy in any case.

i wasn`t protecting spongy....and we all like him(i think:mj03: ....the voices in my head couldn`t come to a consensus)..

but,there are times when you`d like to drill a hole in that pointy head and pour some knowledge in.....probably wouldn`t work,but think of all the fun you`d have doing it.....



/i love ya` spongy....you know i`m just harshin` your buzz a little bit.....:lol:

 

[frank s.]

I'd say a good play is Zags by decision AND hedge with Zags will be knocked down/KO'd+800 at a book I can't say as it is not a sponsor. If Hopkins wins inside the distance this play is a winner as KO'd is KO/TKO/DQ. Even if Zags is knocked down and he wins this play is still a winner. I don't think Hopkins style will get him a decision. I may be way off base but I think the judges will lean toward the guy working harder which I suspect will be Zags. Even if a judge is a Mexican Puerto Rican he will appreciate the busier fighter.

 

[The Sponge]

Mexico wants to attack us because we took Texas and other land from them. Why would they give a rats ass about Trinidad? The British are planning an attack also due to the Revolutionary War too. I know you are protecting sponge because he may be a tad challenged. I understand. He is a good guy in any case.

The quote had three six packs behind it. I do know he is from Puerto Rico. Not sure where i got Mexico.:shrug:

 

[frank s.]

Be advised; price dropping on Zags in Vegas. One local book has Zags -220. I love it.

 

[THE KOD]

you wouldnt be so happy if you understood why the line is dropping.

:0corn :0corn

 

[BOXLOCKS]

I'm on the Over, by way of the parlay, and I'll probably stay away from the side...however...

I keep thinking about how Hopkins struggled in both fights with Taylor and it was Taylor's workrate that won him both fights. Hopkins landed the better punches in both fights and probably deserved to win at least one of them. But my point is that he struggled in both fights with Taylor and ended up losing both due to his low workrate. Calzaghe has a very high workrate as well, the difference is that Calzaghe is just a much better fighter than Taylor...IMO...and Hopkins is that much older now

Inside the ring, I expect Calzaghe to be a little too much for the old man. Outside the ring, who knows what Golden Boy has up their sleeves. There's nothing stopping them from pulling another Casamayor-Cruz or Hopkins-Forbes...so there's no way I could lay 2-1 against the juice in this one. Calzaghe could win every round and lose a lopsided UD...no thanks, I'll pass

I have both guys by split decision at 10-1 odds, expect the scoring to be all over the place. The Over 11.5 at -150, and Over 7 at around even money (all in parlays) will just about do it for me

gl bl

 

[BOXLOCKS]

After looking at these pictures, I'd have a hard time laying odds on Calzaghe regardless of the location. Hop looks like the bigger guy...

 

[frank s.]

I agree B-Hop does look bigger and he seems to be intimidating Zags. I think once it starts, Zags reaches deep down inside and uses whatever skills and heart he can muster to tough it out. Las Vegas has the added burden of at least attempting to judge fights on the up and up as the Gaming Control Commission has to maintain some semblance of order here. The legalized gambling(sports wagering) is a double edged sword. We can't draw a pro sports team, but the sportsbooks are very astute when it comes to shady shit. This fight seems to be a VERY close affair, hence points props, split dec., and draw all have their place here.

 

[gardenweasel]

i wish adamek looked a litte tougher...the only think imposing about him is those love handles on the sides of his head........

what was i thinking?.... :00x25

 

[The Sponge]

Outside the ring, who knows what Golden Boy has up their sleeves. There's nothing stopping them from pulling another Casamayor-Cruz or Hopkins-Forbes..

gl bl

Kinda strange that Forbes gets that screwing and the next thing you know is that he is fighting Oscar. Box you happen to know where i left my cell phone last night? You know of any tricks to find it? It needs to be charged also which is making it harder. Bad night last night and my brother has a boat load of people coming over. Just what i love. 30 strangers in my house and i have a bad hangover. I can't wait to meet everyone. Do you think they will think im strange if i barricade my room shut and just watch the fights with a buddy? They might think im :s8:T. It even hurts to type.

 

[BOXLOCKS]

Do you think they will think im strange if i barricade my room shut and just watch the fights with a buddy?

You mean Doug...right?

:weed:

 

[BOXLOCKS]

Kinda strange that Forbes gets that screwing and the next thing you know is that he is fighting Oscar

Actually, Forbes won a split decision over Bojado (another Golden Boy fighter) after getting jobbed against Hopkins

gl bl

 

[BOXLOCKS]

Inside the ring, I expect Calzaghe to be a little too much for the old man. Outside the ring, who knows what Golden Boy has up their sleeves. There's nothing stopping them from pulling another Casamayor-Cruz or Hopkins-Forbes...so there's no way I could lay 2-1 against the juice in this one. Calzaghe could win every round and lose a lopsided UD...no thanks, I'll pass

I have both guys by split decision at 10-1 odds, expect the scoring to be all over the place. The Over 11.5 at -150, and Over 7 rounds at around even money (all in parlays) will just about do it for me

gl bl

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[THE KOD]

I don't think Hopkins style will get him a decision. I may be way off base but I think the judges will lean toward the guy working harder which I suspect will be Zags. Even if a judge is a Mexican Puerto Rican he will appreciate the busier fighter.

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good thoughts there