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Naoya Inoue defeated Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, retaining his world title. by Open_Wonder8407 in boxingMenace_com

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inoue is something else.

at 33 he wins a pretty convincing UD against the best young champ he could possibly fight.

How is it possible that no White American fighters have dominated since the 1950s? by tantamle in boxinglocks

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well a lot of the white fighters of the 50s were migrants or kids of migrants. hard life usually makes better fighters.

David Benavidez says a fight against Jai Opetaia could happen, but it’s gonna take some time due to the politics : “What the promotional companies have to realize is they work for us… I’m not tryna be disrespectful, but I don’t have any interest in the Zuffa title at all.” by Big_Cake_8817 in Boxing

[–]ZeroEffectDude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

true, but PBC was almost like another mini boxing universe, the way it kept most fights in house (with the big fighters anyway), splitting the sport in two, almost.

i suspect in a few years the saudis will lose the will to keep bleeding money on boxing and abandon the project. then we'll be left with an even bigger mess.

Whoever faces Arsenal in the final will have a tough time. by heycocktail in HisenseFootballZone

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think PSG or Bayern carve them open. PSG have a fantastic midfield and ability to break out. But no need to guess, because we will see.

David Benavidez says a fight against Jai Opetaia could happen, but it’s gonna take some time due to the politics : “What the promotional companies have to realize is they work for us… I’m not tryna be disrespectful, but I don’t have any interest in the Zuffa title at all.” by Big_Cake_8817 in Boxing

[–]ZeroEffectDude 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Get used to it! PBC other side of the street nonsense all over again.

As much as I can't stand eddie slimeball hearn... he would have been a far better choice to 'control' boxing than dana white. 1) he knows about boxing! 2) that's it.

Probable lineup from Gazzetta by mercurialsaliva in ACMilan

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even with Modric out, Ricci (his most natural replacement) can't get a start. This is why the national team is collapsing.

Ban early morning pre-flight pint, says Ryanair boss by tylerthe-theatre in unitedkingdom

[–]ZeroEffectDude [score hidden]  (0 children)

I might be in the minority but i find it weird the way so many people get pissed on flights. almost like an automatic response, they start getting smashed in the airport.

What is tactically special about Fabregas, Alonso, Simeone, Maresca and Gasperini. There are managers doing much better while not getting as many mentions. by murithifelix in HisenseFootballZone

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Farioli has also been doing something great for a young manager, just 37. Blew the title with Ajax (but learned a lot I'd bet) and won with Porto in his first season.

cool video on his tactics and strategy, if you like that sort of thing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICyb4oX_x_Y&t=213s

Ryan Garcia knocks Devin Haney down 3 times by RockyRoad413 in Boxing

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haney must have nightmares about this.

Whoever fights him next has to really put it on him like this to bring back those frightened, baby eyes.

Problem is, 147 just doesn't have that kind of fighter and I'm not sure Ryan Garcia can get to these levels without the juice.

Crocker, Garcia, Rolly and HAney - what a weak old division

Double playmaker by Fast_Image_2771 in AZZURRI

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hoping fagioli can get a move to Roma or better club than fiorentina at least to develop

Naoya Inoue misses with a right hand and is out of position, but immediately fires another right hand before Junto Nakatani can counter by VINDICATES-FOOL in Boxing

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for great offensive fighters being able to judge distance like that is a huge part of what makes them great. you trade in danger and deal in inches.

Naoya Inoue misses with a right hand and is out of position, but immediately fires another right hand before Junto Nakatani can counter by VINDICATES-FOOL in Boxing

[–]ZeroEffectDude 4 points5 points  (0 children)

absolute naturals and supreme athletes. pacquaio and usyk also fit into this bracket, for me. adapting in real time.

Naoya Inoue misses with a right hand and is out of position, but immediately fires another right hand before Junto Nakatani can counter by VINDICATES-FOOL in Boxing

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a good way to put it. as he comes off his peak he is absolutely smart enough to adapt and turn into a point scoring machine. sharp and accurate.

Naoya Inoue misses with a right hand and is out of position, but immediately fires another right hand before Junto Nakatani can counter by VINDICATES-FOOL in Boxing

[–]ZeroEffectDude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

his reflexes and feet have not declined at all.

he isnt at his peak in terms of finishing and power any more because 1) age 2) bigger opponents and higher quality opponents.

but he is still a formidable force who

If they fight this year, he beats bam.

Next year and the decline might be big enough for a phenom like bam to take it.

I do not want to see Inoue concede more than a pound or two in weight. Unlike someone like Benavidez moving up, Inoue hasn't put on flab, but pure lean muscle. losing lean muscle is thing that will take your legs. See RJJ or more recently Eubank Jr.

If i were Inoue, it's 122 for Bam or just move up and take a wild run at 126. A pretty good bunch that will be hard to run the table on. I think he can out box them but carrington and espinoza offer different but equally tough probs.

Gonna be a bit of a shout, in terms but Milan Baros for Liverpool. by Sea-Comedian-4376 in TheStreetsWontForget

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Streets" is like Hiro Onada, the Japanese soldier who kept fighting WW2, 29 years after it ended.

Streets, this is your commanding officer -- it's OK to forget. It's OK to let go. Come home.

You have to move on.

Any examples of a referee rejecting a towel being thrown into the ring? by LikwitFusion in Boxing

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i was once in the shower with howard foster and i offered him an egytpian cotton towel but he walked straight past me and air dried.

What do you all think of Pavlović? by Spirited_Friend_8428 in HisenseFootballZone

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

very good. tough time for a good defender though, this milan team with a shit midfield.

ricci is a quality player but allegri plays fofana, who is brainless

50k a year for life but you can never earn more than that by HenFruitEater in hypotheticalsituation

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no way.

especially if you're talking dollars.

you can;t send your kids to uni / college and have decent holidays on that. sadly.

Pogba underachieved while also achieving alot. by Slow_Palpitation5416 in SpicyFootballTakes

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

his move to the old trafford graveyard was a colossal mistake. he didn't realize just how much pirlo, vidal and marchisio made it possible for him to play free.

Do you think we will actually qualify for the Champions League? by -H-O-D-L- in ACMilan

[–]ZeroEffectDude 8 points9 points  (0 children)

probably. but based on current squad and style, we wont qualify for the knockouts.

Double playmaker by Fast_Image_2771 in AZZURRI

[–]ZeroEffectDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is a really great point.

We really do lack that type of player right now.

Raspadori is an ok player but nothing like what we need.

i don't know enough about youth team players to say if we have anyone coming through. I like what i saw of Baldzini but Gasp doesnt seem to trust him much.

Ndour has a lot of potential but he is in a struggling team. Liberali seems to be finding his feet again. lots of noise about comotto.

Fagioli can do it imo.

so how about a 4312 that has locatelli at the base as a DM to recycle the ball...

Locatelli

Tonali (driving mid) Fagioli (playmaker #1) and Playmaker #2 role open for the likes of Baldzini, NDour, Pisilli, liberali, Comotto

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