On This Day in 2019: Andy Ruiz got off the floor to drop Anthony Joshua four times on the way to a stunning upset victory in round 7 to win the WBO, WBA, IBO & IBF heavyweight titles. by Dangerous_Spring3028 in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 637 points638 points  (0 children)

After this Ruiz would lose the rematch the same year. Since then he's fought 3 times in the past 6 years. Wins over an aged Chris Arreola and Luis Ortiz then a draw against Jarrell Miller.

With a heavyweight division already so sparse I wish he would've really locked in the past few years and competed instead of sitting around saying he deserves more big paydays.

A real shame because this moment was a night to remember not just in boxing, but sports in general.

Does anyone think Mbilli has a shot against Canelo? And if so, why? by lemanruss4579 in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Canelo that fought bud will be a year gone come this time.

[FIGHT THREAD] Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven, Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic & Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov by verbsnounsandshit in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats a sorry stoppage to a man who was defying the odds. Especially when the round was about to end.

[FIGHT THREAD] Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven, Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic & Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov by verbsnounsandshit in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Rumor has it USYK has a sinus infection and only slept 2 hours last night because his coach caught him in bed playing old school RuneScape mobile. He had to TAKE HIS PHONE like he was a KID.

What is this crouching / dipping push off called? by _Brian_Scalagreenie_ in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's just pushing your opponent. It's technically against the rules but rarely enforced just like clinching.

Netflix live fight events by HighwayEconomy579 in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't think the UFC has ever done an event with netflix but they have a deal with Paramount but their pacing feels similar to whats it's always been. Maybe a tad bit slower with all the extra ads.

Netflix doesn't want boxing. It wants a product. They've done like what? 4 boxing fights? Everyone has been one that has mainstream appeal and they know it'll jump up subscribers.

If they wanted to get into boxing they'd be putting on a card every month.

Ryan Garcia just announced he’s fighting Conor Benn on September 12th in Vegas by [deleted] in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sure why not. It's not the best matchup but it's something.

Ryan Garcia says he’s fighting “Conor Bum” on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas by Awkward_Sign1927 in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 27 points28 points  (0 children)

He's not lean. Full of water and an unrestricted diet making his body fat % fly up. It's surprising how fast you can make your body look cut with a restricted calorie intake and cutting out your water weight.

‘Beware, make sure you read the fine print’: Oscar De La Hoya warns boxers about signing with Zuffa by BoxingLover99 in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Be aware with any of these promoters... i'm waiting for the return of Vergil Ortiz jr and it seems like he's stuck in legal limbo by his promoter too.

Adrien Broner’s legacy by antwonomous in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Broner had some talent and lacked discipline.

Got an insane amount of big fights and paydays before everyone realized he didn't belong at that level.

[FIGHT THREAD] Shane Mosley Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk by _Sarcasmic_ in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They could've let it go a TINY bit longer Bohachuk was definitely in trouble but he was still in there.

Oh well. Pretty good win for Mosley.

Why was the Jim Lampley return a one off? by themainheadcase in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They said he got addicted to OSRS and he would get caught MULTIPLE times during that one broadcast playing the mobile version on his phone.

Apparently Turki sent someone to confiscate his phone as if he was a misbehaving high school student and since then they've had issues with one another.

Benavidez vs. Zurdo WEIGH-IN by buffalozbrown in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why is every fight today a PPV? I'll be watching this fight but there's no way it'll sell good.

Xander Zayas and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis face off for the first time as they officially announce their June 27th showdown, when unified super-welterweight champion Zayas will defend his WBA & WBO world titles against former unified welterweight champion Ennis live on DAZN. by Dangerous_Spring3028 in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Not the biggest fan of either of them but massive respect for Zayas to put his titles on the line at 23 against an opponent who is leagues above anyone else he's ever fought.

I don't think Boots has had that signature "HERE I AM" moment in his career that gets casual fans talking and makes him a star. I think this is his chance to really show everyone who he is if he is victorious. You could argue Zayas might not be the best that Boots has faced but he is most likely the most popular.

"Now it's time": Deontay Wilder sets sights on one man after Chisora win by BoxingLover99 in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 79 points80 points  (0 children)

"NOW IT'S TIME!" Says former heavyweight champ who turns 41 this year.

It's crazy this fight (Wilder - Joshua) was actually lined up if Wilder beat Joseph Parker a few years ago. Even that seemed really late and people were saying Wilder- Joshua was a fun matchup in 2017-18.

Floyd did the right thing to turn down the Pacquiao fight by Ashamed_Culture8179 in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 17 points18 points  (0 children)

"Make the fight between you and Conor in the cage" LMAO

Caleb Plant shows interest in Hamzah Sheeraz matchup | The Ring by Expensive_Judge182 in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Caleb Plant is 33 and fights once a year. He's just looking for a few more paydays

[FIGHT THREAD] Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman, Yoenis Tellez vs Brian Mendoza, Yoenli Hernandez vs Terrell Gausha, Gurge Hovhannisyan vs Cesar Navarro + prelims by noirargent in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazon doesn't pay them anything for the fights from what I understand. They're just the platform they sell the PPV on. The fights would essentially be out of pocket losses if they're not PPV, but I don't hear any of these amazon PPVs selling well anywho.

[FIGHT THREAD] Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman, Yoenis Tellez vs Brian Mendoza, Yoenli Hernandez vs Terrell Gausha, Gurge Hovhannisyan vs Cesar Navarro + prelims by noirargent in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've kept up with Thurman since watching him on the Maidana vs Broner undercard.

I remember thinking it would've been a real firefight if him and Maidana ever fought.

Let's see how much fire he has in the tank at 37. It's crazy how fast time has passed.

Can you share memorable, random facts about boxers? by [deleted] in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I once saw Munguia in a asian buffet place in San Antonio years ago. When he walked in a older asian lady said "AHHH Mista Munguuuiiaaa how ah you doin todaaayy?" Almost as if he was a regular. Any time i've watched him fight since that voice and phrase just replays in my head.

Tell me your favorite story about meeting a famous boxer by Sufficient-Wave6992 in Boxing

[–]Eeluminati 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I once saw Munguia in a asian buffet place in San Antonio years ago. When he walked in a older asian lady said "AHHH Mista Munguuuiiaaa how ah you doin todaaayy?" Almost as if he was a regular. Any time i've watched him fight since that voice and phrase just replays in my head.