Friday, February 29, 2008

Vazquez vs Marquez On Showtime

Saturday night Showtime has the third match in the Vazquez/Marquez trilogy. Bout #2
was voted fight of the year by most publications.

I couldn't promote the stinker of a heavyweight fight last week and then not mention this show. These two are incapable of having a dull fight.





Sunday, February 24, 2008

Krav Maga part II and III

Some really nice technique as well as cool excercises are displayed here and it's more entertaining show then the Klitschko vs Ibragimov bout turned out to be.

Part I is available at Walla Walla Barer




Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Klitchko, Pavlik and Louis Saturday Night On HBO

Wladimir Klitschko and Sultan Ibragimov in 2008


Joe Louis and Billy Conn 1946


You Look like you just went twelve rounds with "insert heavyweight champion here"

Wait a minute who is the heavyweight champion?
Wladimir Klitschko, Sultan Ibragimov, Ruslan Chaegaev, Oleg Maskaev

Well they all hold versions of the heavyweight title.

For the first time in 9 years we are going to see a unification bout. Wladidmir Klitschko will meet Sultan Ibragimov Saturday night on HBO.

It has become cool to make fun of the current state of the heavyweight division.
With that said, no one can make fun of the physical skills of Wladimir Kitschko.
Klitschko may be one of the most physically gifted boxers in the history of the sport. He is 6'6" tall 240 lb with solid technique, athleticism, intelligence and punching power.
He just seems to be missing that intangible.. that abillity to find a way to win when things get tough. The greats have had that ability ( Ali in Ziar) Mr. Klitschko has not displayed "it" to this point in his career. He has lost to inferior fighters such as Lamon Brewster and Corey Sanders.

I don't know if Sultan Ibragimov is the guy who is going to push Klitschko. Ibragimov at 6'1 218 pounds is tiny by 2008 heavyweight standards. Other then being a south paw and having fairly fast hands Ibragimov doesn't seem to pose a whole lot of problem for Wladimir. Although Mr. Ibragimov is far more talented then Corey Sanders or Lamon Breaster.

This bout is worth watching for several reasons

1. It's a unification bout. I believe fans should support unification bouts when ever posible.

2. Wladimir Klitchko is one of the most gifted boxers the sport has ever seen.

3. Wladimir as talented as he is is never a lock to win any fight due to his history of a glass jaw and fading stamina.

4. The bout is on regular HBO, not on PPV. It has become a trend in recent years to put every bout that can draw 2 bits on PPV. This is horible for fans and bad for the sport. When I get the chance to watch a quality title bout with out having to buy it on PPV I try to take advantage of the opportunity.


Also on Saturday night HBO will air a replay of Pavlik/Taylor II. Kelly Pavlik Is one of the most exciting performers in the sport and the man recognized as the best middle weight in the world. So if you want to see the best 160 pounder in the sport tune in Saturday night.

Along with with the heavyweight title fight and the replay of the Pavlik fight. HBO will debut a new documentary on the life of legendary boxer Joe Louis. HBO documentaries are usually excellent so I have I hopes for this program.

All in all this look like a great line up. I am looking forward to Saturday night.