Can't believe no one has started this thread yet. No fight fans?
Opinions on sagging popularity of boxing?
Huge purse for both fighters?
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Can't believe no one has started this thread yet. No fight fans?
Opinions on sagging popularity of boxing?
Huge purse for both fighters?
they should have fought years ago
I'm not much into boxing but would probably watch this one if it was free.
My guess is the fight will go the distance and go to a controversial decision and there will be a second fight with a lot more hype and publicity so that all of the parties involved can make even more money.
Just need to figure out how to get in on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
I could watch it for free but I won't, it's just not what it used to be to me. And the amount of money these clowns make is so fricken ridiculous I can't even think about it. But good for them.
I'm interested, but I won't pay for it. I will probably watch it the following weekend for free just to see how it went down.
Mayweather is a jackass and I hope he lets beat. That about all I got on the subject at the moment
Pac man.
I get it for free, I'll record it just to fast fwd at 4x or 16x and if there is a knockout, I'll rewind for a min or so. If it goes to the cards, see who wins then delete the fight. I want manny to win
If this fight was 4 or 5 years ago I think it would be much more exciting. Given their ages now Mayweather's style holds up a lot better over time. His MO is to out last his opponent and capitalize on the mistakes his opponent makes. Manny will try to end it between rounds 9-11 because he knows he won't win on the scorecards with the high percentage of punches Floyd will land, both jabs and power.
I get it for free and I won't be watching it. Boxing has never interested me.
CNN had a report that they are expecting PPV is going to be very low for this fight. Too many free ways to get it. Then Showtiime said they were really going to crack down on piracy of the fight. Good luck with that. Maybe if they had a more reasonable price, and did not get so greedy, people would pay for it rather than find a free source. I will be watching it for free of course.
I'd rather watch "Rocky" again ...
Anyone see the training vids on ESPN, Pac man is 2x's faster then May.
But Vegas says:
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Betting Odds at Bovada as of April 30:
Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr -210
Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao +170
Over 11½ Rounds -310
Under 11½ Rounds +240
Yes (Fight goes the distance) -300
No (Fight does not go the distance) +230
Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr vs Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao - Fight Outcome
Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr by KO, TKO or Disqualification +600
Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr by Decision or Technical Decision -130
Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao by KO, TKO or Disqualification +400
Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao by Decision or Technical Decision +375
Draw or Technical Draw +1000
At $100/ticket, I can't blame em.Quote:
Originally Posted by colorider
I'd definitely watch it for free. How exactly are you guys doing that, or shouldn't I ask?
Not interested, but I hope Mayweather gets the snot beat out of him, the arrogant self-righteous prick.
It probably helps to work in tel-com industry, would be my guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim K
Somebody play Lucy and splane to the non gambling redneck.[emoji15]Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.man
I grew up as a boxing fan in the 80's, used to love watching the fights with my dad. Back in the day there were some great fights, Leonard/Duran, Hearns/Hagler, hell I used to be one of the biggest fans of Tyson before his complete collapse, even though his competition wasn't the best that guy was a beast. I'm with most in that this fight should have happened years ago, the fact that it took so long to get here is just one of the shining examples of why the sport has fallen to the wayside and been passed up by UFC. Way too much bullshit with the sport brought it down. I would watch the fight if it was on ESPN or something but I definitely won't pay for it, maybe would have back when the fight should have taken place not now. I miss the days of looking forward to watching a good fight, if anything this is just a sad reminder of what used to be.
Mayweather is the favorite
goes the distance
by decision
How do the odds work? Am used to 3-1, 9-4 etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.man
Pac man wins by TKO before the end of the 10th round. Doubt I'll watch it, probably be working
At home, it's discounted for us, but not free. Most of us can just go to one of the offices and hang out though.Quote:
Originally Posted by crays
Not gonna do either.
I predict the winner will be the bookies.
-210 on Mayweather means that for every $2.10 you bet, you win $1 if he wins.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.man
+170 on Pacquiao means that for every $1.00 you bet, you win $1.70 if he wins.
So the negative numbers are the favorites.
I hear if you get the ppv, Tecate has a mail I rebate for half the cost of you show a receipt that you purchased 3 cases of Tecate. True story. Saw it from a Google search.
Thanks[emoji106]Quote:
Originally Posted by DenverGP
Last fight I bet on was Tyson vs Bruno in 1989.
I went to the local betting shop in Bedford England and put down 10 pounds on Tyson in the 5th
Had to listen to the fight on the radio in the dorm, but I won 80 pounds.
The odds were basically even for Tyson to win in round 1 - 4.
Strange how that works.
Arguably the most corrupt sport in the U.S. is boxing.
I stopped watching in the mid '90s
UFC is much more entertaining and much less corrupt. IMO
Oh, Floyd in the 3rd.
PAC Man knock his ass out at least I hope so lol.
I had no idea that Justin Beiber was coming out with may these days......... that's just astonishing... lol..
gosh I hope pacman wins.
http://deadspin.com/how-much-will-yo...her-1701543657
That's friggin ridiculous pricing imo. It's like they think that the bars have no expenses other than their fight.
(No opinion on the fight as I don't care, but the pricing scheme is nuts)
No doubt the bars plan to profit greatly from increased sales coming from playing the fight, so I'm not concerned by it.Quote:
Originally Posted by RblDiver
Mayweather will knock out the little guy before the 10th.
Cheap wager mayweather won't knock him out. Since this is a glock forum. If Mayweather knocks PAC man out I will buy you a glock trigger thingy for the glock of your choice. Trigger thingy covers the trigger guard and made of kydex. If mayweather don't knock him out you buy me a glock trigger thingy for glock 42. Loser cover the shipping cost. You in or out [dig]
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Originally Posted by wctriumph
I say Rhonda Rousey by arm bar in the first round.
WinnerQuote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
I like pac man for 2 ko's first mayweather then Beiber when he jumps up to defend him.
So...who thinks there will be a rematch?
Pacquiao can move around, but he wasn't nearly aggressive enough. Especially in the last round. At the end, when there was a minute and a half left, he should have just gone hog wild and started throwing punches.