Tonight's Friday Night Fights is a triple-header with an intriguing crossroads main event.
Tonight's edition of ESPN Friday Night Fights is live at 10 p.m. EST on ESPN2 and ESPN3, with a triple-header headlined by a light heavyweight crossroads bout.
In the main event, former middleweight contender Edison Miranda (35-6, 30 KO) is back in the ring in a 10-round bout against late replacement opponent Isaac Chilemba (18-1-1, 9 KO). It's a good fight for Chilemba, a 24-year-old South African with some real potential, who is replacing Yordanis Despaigne in this fight, meant to be a rematch of a controversial FNF main event last year, after Despaigne pulled out about two weeks ago, following a loss in December to Cornelius White.
Miranda, 31, is still a pretty entertaining fighter who talks some good trash, but at light heavyweight he's small and doesn't have the same power he used to have as a middleweight. This was even a problem at super middleweight for the limited Colombian brawler. If Chilemba beats Miranda, it's a step forward. But if Chilemba isn't good enough to turn into a contender, Miranda could let us know tonight, win or lose.
Miranda vs Chilemba is set for 10 rounds.
On the undercard, a pair of lightweight prospects have been matched in an eight-rounder. Cuba's Rances Barthelemy (14-0, 11 KO) will face Hylon Williams Jr (15-0, 3 KO). Barthelemy, 25, isn't one of the hyped Cubans, but as always they get a lot of TV slots because they're inexpensive and have a backstory to talk about. Williams, 21, is a decent prospect but little more -- he has no punching power whatsoever, which will always limit him, and he's not an incredible stylist or anything, either. It's a win-and-come-back fight for both.
The middle bout on the card will be a heavyweight contest between Russia's Magomed Abdusalamov (12-0, 12 KO) and another Cuban, Pedro Rodriguez (8-0, 6 KO). Rodriguez, 31, has thus far beaten a handful of scrubs. Abdusalamov, 30, hasn't faced elite competition either, but he does have a win over Rich Power, whose name sounds better than his fighting looks.
Join us tonight for live coverage of all three bouts from Texas Station in Las Vegas.
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unfortunately tonight’s SuperBrawl will not feature Ric Flair vs Tatsumi Fujinami
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
I'd rather watch that than hear about the same 3 stories from Superbowl weekend. Wooo!
Gronk’s ankle!
Peyton or Eli, who ya got?!
Eli or Brady, who ya got?!
Wooooooooo!
Im_a_fun_haver - February 3, 2012
I got Bear Pascoe as SB MVP
SSreporters - February 3, 2012
FNF looks decent on paper tonight.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
AND WE’RE LIVE
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Texas Station is the Cosmopolitan of 2012.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Joe & Teddy hype a typical ShoBox fight as soooo unuuuusual
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
I wonder if they talk about Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam ducking Golovkin?
lol.
Im_a_fun_haver - February 3, 2012
Jesus, I lived right near Texas Station for awhile and they didn't get shit for boxing events
Now they get an FNF?
The last time I went there I had a friend whose dad worked in their movie theater and I got to see SWAT and the Freaky Friday remake.
SSreporters - February 3, 2012
They’ve been a player lately.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
It's like...the least remarkable of the Station casinos.
Right across from it is the Fiesta, where they had a damn good buffet.
I mean FNF rarely even goes to Vegas outside the strip for these kinds of cards. Literally two miles from that place is a Food 4 Less.
SSreporters - February 3, 2012
Not a bad start to this scrap
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Fast pace. Like how Barthelemy mixes up his punches.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Williams vs Barthelemy Round 1
Rances coming out stalking right away. Both guys have some hand speed to spare. Rances to the body, Williams to the body. good jab from Ranches. Rances to the body, then a right hand. Williams caught in the corner. Right to the body is mostly blocked by Williams. Barthelemy to the body, Williams with a counter hook upstairs. Barthelemy just staying right ont op of him, showing zero fear at all. Right hand by Williams, two back from Barthelemy. Williams starting to keep distance a bit better int he last 40 seconds or so. Williams with a lunging left, gets caught in return. Good right from Barthelemy.
Good first round, good pace.
Barthelemy 10-9
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Evening, everyone.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
yo
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Williams getting in a little counter punching to keep it interesting, but Barth takes that on activity
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Barthelemey 10-9. Obviously premature after one round, but it seems like Williams is a talented guy who simply doesn’t have a power to keep Barthelemey off him.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Williams doesn't have the power to keep anyone off him
SSreporters - February 3, 2012
Unlike the guys who fought on FNF season debut you can easily see both these guys are legit prospects
Eugene Banks - February 3, 2012
R1 Barthelemy.
10-9
Barthelemey has an annoying Sharapova-like tendency to grunt a lot.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
And R2-Barthelemy
20-18 Bart so far
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Williams looking better, landing the more significant punches in a close round
19-19
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
10-9, 20-18 Barthelemey. Williams is letting this turn into a shootout, and that is not going to end well for him.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Williams vs Barthelemy Round 2
Barthelemy back to staying right on top of Williams. Williams with some good counter shots, but he just can’t keep Barthelemy away enough. Rights to the body and head by Rances, he’s mixing up shots pretty well. Left hook by Williams, and then a really good uppercut, and another left hook. But now Barthelemy coming back with big shots! Williams throws four shots, none land. Right to the body by Barthelemy, partially blocked. Left hook Williams. BIG right by Barthelemy near the bell.
Damn good round. This is a hot little fight.
Barthelemy 10-9
Barthelemy 20-18
Both these guys are better than I thought they were, I believe. These dudes can fight.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Williams vs Barthelemy Round 3
Barthelemy turning southpaw this round, pace slowing just a hair. He’s definitely not a southpaw, looks way clumsier, slower and goofier in the stance. Not a true switch hitter. More a Brian Roberts.
Switching back and he’s in better shape. Williams keeping space better this round. Williams with a lead right. Back to southpaw from Barthelemy. Atlas notes the lack of jab from Barthelemy, and he’s 100% right. Back orthodox. Barthelemy getting inside, now being warned for using his head. Back southpaw. Goofy left hand.
Williams 10-9
Barthelemy 29-28
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Williams 10-9, 29-28 Barthelemey
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Williams too passive. Neither man landed much of significance r3
29-28 Barthelemy
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
a little bit of good body work from William around 2 minutes in, though
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
this is a surprisingly good fight. Too bad the little one is poweless.
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
Williams seems to pick it up a little bit, or Barthelemy shut it down for a little bit.
R3 Williams
29-28 Bart
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
sounds like a fight in the crowd or something
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Barthelemey 10-9, 39-37 same
schraubd - February 3, 2012
I missed part of that round, not sure who won it
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Hylon doing a little better..
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
Williams vs Barthelemy Round 4
Barthelemy getting way too passive and arrogant. Dropping his left hand when in orthodox stance. Now back to southpaw. This shit is doing him no favors. I really don’t like the way Barthelemy is letting this fight get away from him. He had the right idea earlier. Either his stamina sucks or his brain does.
Barthelemy warned again for using his head. Now pawing. Barthelemy is a weird fighter. Iffy round — Barthelemy was mostly annoying, but Williams didn’t really take advantage as much as he could.
Williams 10-9
38-38
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Either his stamina sucks or his brain does.
I intend to blame the grunting. Barthelemy is letting Williams stay in this fight.
R4-Williams
38-38
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Williams does complain a bit, doesn’t he?
schraubd - February 3, 2012
I know Yan and Leduan Barthelemy are Rances brothers. But does anybody know if there is any relation to Giorbis Barthelemy? A Junior Middleweight who fought Carlos Baldomir, Ernesto Ornales and other notable names in the late 90s and early 2000s before getting locked up. No real reason for wanting to know other than curiosity. I recall Giorbis being Cuban
Eugene Banks - February 3, 2012
Williams vs Barthelemy Round 5
Williams being pressed a bit more, but Barthelemy has stopped throwing quite as much as he was before. Williams doing more to duck down when Barthelemy is close, though. I really hate the way Barthelemy looks when he goes southpaw. It really does nothing for him.
Barthelemy with a left to the body. He seems to have lost a lot of zip on his punches. Good jab from Barthelemy. Williams misses a right hand. Slapping left to the body from Barthelemy, Caballero-style. Pick and peck round for Barthelemy, but he scored a bit more.
Barthelemy 10-9
Barthelemy 48-47
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Barthlemy is using the Vitali Klitschko/Celestino Caballero type style.
TheDemolitionDan - February 3, 2012 via iPhone app
10-9, 49-46 Barthelemey. I have him winning, but it’s not clear enough that he has any business hotdogging like this.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
agreed
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Boxanne got it right above.
Williams has skills, can box, good head movement. But the dude can’t bang.
Barthelemy round.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Williams vs Barthelemy Round 6
Williams with a couple hooks, staying on the back foot and jabbing and circling, using his legs for distance. He really has no punching power at all. None.
Barthelemy has him on the ropes and now he’s letting his hands go in close. Uppercut lands. Williams gets out. Barthelemy having the clear better round here, IMO. Williams just can’t do enough. He doesn’t have enough tools in the box. He’s a good boxer with good speed and decent defense, but he’s lacking spark and of course the total lack of power is hurting badly.
Barthelemy 10-9
Barthelemy 58-56
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Barthelemy 10-9, 59-55 same
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Barthelemy starting to roll.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Williams vs Barthelemy Round 7
Williams comes out to fight. Uppercut from Barthelemy! That stung him. Right hand lands. Williams is hurting. Another uppercut, this time a right, gets in. Left just misses. Those uppercuts are coming in consistently. Williams with a right, no effect. Left hook, no effect. This is not Hylon Williams’ game but he has few options here, and he’s trying to win this fight. That’s all you can ask.
Right hand, left hand from Rances. Barthelemy has discouraged him, bloodied his nose, and has him desperate. But bless Williams, he’s still fighting. Rances keeps stalking, though, and closes the round with a couple landed shots.
Barthelemy 10-9
Barthelemy 68-65
Cuban looks dead tired.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
10-9, 69-64 Barthelemey
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Barthelemys kind of a clown…and not in a good way.
Sammlung - February 3, 2012
It’s too bad Williams isn’t the guy to to make him pay for it. Would have been nice to have seen him get threatened more.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Exactly what I was thinking.
Sammlung - February 3, 2012
Barthelemey's showboating is keeping me from admiring an otherwise strong performance...
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Seems like we’re all in the same boat on this. It was a bit much.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Williams vs Barthelemy Round 8
Williams still trying to come forward, but he really has no idea what exactly to do when he gets into range. He’s just not a guy who can lead action. Left to the body by Rances. Right to the body by Williams. Barthelemy back to southpaw. “The 2000 version,” Teddy? It’s 2012.
Left by Barthelemy. He’s closing this out in obnoxious fashion. I don’t at all like his showboating. He hasn’t been THAT impressive here. Calm down, stud. Right hand by Barthelemy. Barthelemy wins the round and the fight.
Barthelemy 10-9
Barthelemy 78-74
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Barthelemey 10-9, 79-73 same. That doesn’t do justice to Williams performance, but Barthelemey won clearly.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Can't see giving Williams more than two rounds.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Yep, not much more than that. Bart was just too big for Williams.
TheDemolitionDan - February 3, 2012 via iPhone app
Hylon Williams Jr vs Rances Barthelemy - JUDGES SCORES
80-72
79-73
79-73
Rances Barthelemy by unanimous decision
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
I hate the whole “and Joe Smith and Mary Jones are in agreement, scoring it exactly the same, an identical….” thing announcers do.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Hahaha, I was actually like, “Oh my GOD, just SAY IT ALREADY” while waiting for him to read those scores.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
not sure about that Superbowl metaphor there Teddy...
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Joining late tonight
Any use so far?
Duan - February 3, 2012
first scrap outdid expectations early. Decent scrap.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Don't really know anything about these two HWs.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Both got good KO%, but they are also both in their 30s with only a handful of fights.
Russian stopped Rich Power in his last fight, which isn’t bad going considering Power gave a decent account against Fury
Duan - February 3, 2012
That picture of Miranda in the promotional poster is funny.
Looks like he is pouting because someone stole his ice cream cone.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Oh man, since HBO doesn’t do so many Fighters Grew Up Tough video packages anymore, it’d been a while since I heard Sad Piano Music on boxing.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Nice, touching tribute.
TheDemolitionDan - February 3, 2012 via iPhone app
ugh.
heavyweights.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
+10000000000000000000
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
Why do I think Magomed is going to plow through Perez, I wonder?
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
Not Perez – Pedro Rodriguez.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
He is wearing a cape.
Im_a_fun_haver - February 3, 2012
It’s his face
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
Unless I’m mistaken, when Pedro Rodriguez takes off his shirt, he is going to be fat.
Sweet cape on Mago.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Yeah. He’s fat.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
and gaining weight VERY rapidly….
Sammlung - February 3, 2012
And not in an entertaining, Chris Arreola-way, either.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Oh my god, Hvywts and Russsell Mora
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
Russell Mora: “…Anything below here is a foul…”
Me: “Suuure.”
TheDemolitionDan - February 3, 2012 via iPhone app
LOL
Sammlung - February 3, 2012
Either of the two fighters in the previous fight were more talented than these two guys.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
10-9 Homer Simpson
Cripes, Arreola thinks this guy needs to have some self-respect.
Verklemptomaniac - February 3, 2012
Abdusalamov vs Rodriguez Round 1
Well, the fatty is aggressive and has landed a couple right hands. Mago is in really good shape and he’s a lefty. Look, I’m fatter than Pedro Rodriguez, but watching him be a pro athlete is weird. I’m just a fat blogger.
But he keeps landing that right. He’s really confident. Mago is doing nothing of note. and doesn’t look comfortable yet. There’s a little shot from Mago.
Rodriguez 10-9
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
10-9 Rodriguez. In the words of Stewie Griffin, GO FAT MAN!
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Rodriguez’s belly is really disgusting, it’s doing a jello thing and threatening the engineering of his trunks.
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
The belly on this lad is fairly disgraceful.
Duan - February 3, 2012
R1-Rodriguez
10-9 Rod
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Abdusalamov vs Rodriguez Round 2
Now Mago’s going to the big fat beer gut of Rodriguez. Rodriguez hurting on the ropes. This is getting ugly. Mago just laying into him now, and down goes Rodriguez, and it’s over.
Magomed Abdusalamov TKO-2
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Thank you Russell Mora, for at least making this disgrace end quickly.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
I am unimpressed.
Verklemptomaniac - February 3, 2012
andddddddddd Rodriguez is done!!!! Shocking.
Sammlung - February 3, 2012
See that? Just one look was all it took.
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
That was fucking comical. Absolutely absurd. Fatty got hit in the gut a couple times and folded.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Get that man an I.V. full of gravy.
Im_a_fun_haver - February 3, 2012
lol
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
I think he's bleeding Nutella
Verklemptomaniac - February 3, 2012
Nevada ought to be ashamed
Allowing that Russian man to beat up that homely pregnant woman.
parlagi - February 3, 2012
At least the worst fight of the night was over quick.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Being a fat fuck did Rodriguez in. And Mago too, I guess
Eugene Banks - February 3, 2012
“The Klitschkos aren’t exactly clearing their calendar,” says Joe. I guess that means Povetkin will fight Mago.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
I think he’ll take on Rodriguez first
Eugene Banks - February 3, 2012
Good call.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Give him a break you guys! He’s gained 60 pounds since his pro debut in March 2011…
Sammlung - February 3, 2012
It basically was like fighting King Hippo. Tough, until you land a few shots to the body. Then he’s going down and not getting up.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Exactly what I was thinking
Verklemptomaniac - February 3, 2012
Considering the guy was 188 pounds 2 years ago, I can only assume he has not been training at all. It’s not easy to put on 50 POUNDS!!! in that space of time. That takes some serious slobbing about.
Duan - February 3, 2012
oops Arce
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Arce looking good
DPlainview - February 3, 2012
talk about no respect
DPlainview - February 3, 2012
this guy reads the teleprompter weird…
Sammlung - February 3, 2012
Arce with a Puerto Rican flag behind him. Beautiful.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Bernardo Osuna is absolutely horrible. Or the teleprompter is on the verge of exploding.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
i was about to say either Osuna is a robot or the teleprompter is moving very slowly and unevenly….
Sammlung - February 3, 2012
Donaire didn’t look all that cut in that weigh in
Apprentice - February 3, 2012
No, he didn’t.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Why didn't they show Miranda posing in the ring before Bute knocked him out?
Im_a_fun_haver - February 3, 2012
FIGHT PLAN!!!
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Love the people taking the pic of Spider-man in the background. And utterly ignoring this caffeine-hyped guy shadow boxing 20 feet away from them with a camera pointed out him.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Er..at him, not “out him”.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
YES!!!!!!
Duan - February 3, 2012
I find the concept of Saul disturbing
Apprentice - February 3, 2012
Saul is my favorite. This is my favorite bromance on television.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
“Chuh-lambuh”
How does Miranda get to Broadway? Not Broadway. But the Vegas strip. The bright lights.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
wow check out that dude in red back there
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Austin Powers………….sweet
DPlainview - February 3, 2012
Oh shit he spoke!
Apprentice - February 3, 2012
I’ve never seen Edison Miranda win… I’ve only seen his losses.
Apprentice - February 3, 2012
YouTube his KO of David Banks
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Yeah. It sent Jean Pascal scurrying away from a fight with Miranda.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
If it weren’t for Darnell Wilson/Emmanuel Nwodo, it’d be my pick for biggest FNF KO of the past decade.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
I go with the Miranda KO because Banks wasn’t a dead man walking for 30 seconds.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
okay will do
Apprentice - February 3, 2012
oh Shit!
Apprentice - February 3, 2012
yeah exactly
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
I just looked it up when they mentioned it, and I’m shocked they haven’t been playing it multiple times already tonight, actually.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Above should reference the Banks KO.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Fuck it – I’m rooting for Miranda here.
I thought I had seen the last of him a fair while ago. I;m beginning to admire his ability to stick around. Come on Pantera
Duan - February 3, 2012
nice tactical rd
DPlainview - February 3, 2012
Miranda 10-9. You know, he’s actually been improving technically over the years, and that’s on display tonight. The problem is his chin is getting more and more dented. But can Chilemba exploit that? I’m not sure.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Miranda vs Chilemba Round 1
“Yes, what do you say we do this, Teddy?”
Miranda showing some patience early, willing to counter punch. That’s different. Right hand from Chilemba. Right to the body from Miranda. Miranda with another right. Interesting round. Chilemba not exactly eager to engage Miranda and Miranda not getting reckless. Both have some power and are ready to use it, but not getting the big openings yet.
Miranda 10-9
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
R1-Miranda
10-9
“Bright Lights” is Teddy’s theme for the night.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
nice uppercut by miranda…………looking pretty sharp
DPlainview - February 3, 2012
Miranda vs Chilemba Round 2
Miranda with a good right, and he’s turning up the heat here in the second minute of the round. He really does look exceptionally relaxed. It’s early and all but this is about as good as I’ve ever seen Miranda look physically.
Right hand counter from Chilemba, but Miranda just comes right back at him. Chilemba isn’t doing enough offensively, too much of his focus is spent on keeping Miranda away from him. Jab to the body by Chilemba.
Miranda 10-9
Miranad 20-18
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
I still remember Max Kellerman
When Miranda was on HBO against WIllie Gibbs: “These two are physical … specimens.”
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Miranda 10-9, 20-18 same
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Miranda looking good.
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
best he has looked at 175 that’s for sure. I’m impressed.
Sammlung - February 3, 2012
Yep that sneaky uppercut by Miranda caught Chilemba’s attention.
TheDemolitionDan - February 3, 2012 via iPhone app
As the bright lights shine down on this ring, all of Broadway is watching the Vegas Strip.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
hahaha
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
R2 Miranda
20-18 Miranda
Miranda’s punches are really moving Chilemba around. He seems to get thrown back by some of the hooks.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Chilemba finally starting to work.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Big Cut on Miranda
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
headbutt
DPlainview - February 3, 2012
Miranda has been penalized for headbutts, lowblows
“That means he can get frustrated.” True, but it also means he fought Arthur Abraham in Germany.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Chilemba 10-9, 29-28 Miranda. Close round though.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
oh, man………..can see a TD coming
DPlainview - February 3, 2012
Tha’s my fear too.
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
Miranda vs Chilemba Round 3
Chilemba just does not look confident in there at all. Chilemba letting his hands go more this round, but Miranda is still stalking him. Chilemba finding his space and landing a few now. Left hook Chilemba. Starting to heat up now. Body shots from Chilemba starting to land. Miranda is cut outside the left eye now, and that thing started bleeding pretty fast. Ref’s gonna take a look. Accidental headbutt.
Boy that thing is bleeding, but they’re fighting. That shit is going everywhere.
Chilemba 10-9
Miranda 29-28
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Better from Chilemba but I still gave it to Miranda
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Yay Saul!
schraubd - February 3, 2012
R3 Miranda, but Chilemba was doing a lot better. Close round.
30-27 Miranda
Edited to add: Now we know what Saul does.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Actually, I think his “day job” is on the FNF production team.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Miranda is doing a good job of getting to Chilemba, but Chilemba’s doing a good job of getting out and away, too.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Miranda troubled by the cut.
Chilemba picks his shots and wins the round.
39-37 Miranda.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Yea, and he’s starting to go low
DPlainview - February 3, 2012
Miranda 10-9, 39-37 same
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Miranda vs Chilemba Round 4
Good right from Chilemba. They’re tied up and brawling, and man, that cut is just pouring blood. Not holding up at all. That thing is nasty. And Chilemba is targeting it with his right hand and his hair when he gets tied up.
Miranda continues to stalk and throw his hands. Left hook from Miranda. Right hand up top, then Miranda strays a bit low on a left hook to the body. Uppercut from Chilemba. Chilemba keeping distance again. Right hand Miranda. Turning into a sloppy fight here.
Chilemba 10-9
38-38
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Teddy's scorecard is nuts
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
did he really give the first two to Chilemba and the last two to Miranda, or have I drank too much rum?
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
R4 Chilemba. He’s avoiding the kill shots well.
39-37 Miranda
And updated-1 pt from both of them for this round
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Umm…okay.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
good ol double technical
Sammlung - February 3, 2012
Miranda vs Chilemba Round 5
Chilemba loses a point for rabbit punching…and so does Miranda. Well, how about that.
Right hand Chilemba. He’s figured Miranda out — getting in and out nicely, landing his shots and making Miranda look slow. Chilemba just misses on a counter hook that could have been big trouble. Miranda getting aggressive, but being picked apart now a little bit.
Chilemba 10-9
Chilemba 48-47
-1 for Chilemba
-1 for Miranda
Chilemba 47-46
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Interesting ugly active fight. Chilemba getting smarter fast.
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
Miranda 10-9 (9-8, I guess), 48-45 same. Very tough rounds to score, getting sloppier. I think Miranda nicked it at the end.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
R5 Chilemba 9-8
47-46 Miranda
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Rabbit Punch Jeopardy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaBDA9Gj-C8
Im_a_fun_haver - February 3, 2012
Double Technical
I don’t remember the last time that a Ref took points from both fighters in the same moment but I wonder how much more effective that is than giving another warning. It will just make for a 9-9,9-8 instead of a 10-10 or 10-9. It does not really send much of a message. Miranda could still bang but he has never been the same after Abraham got him in their rematch and Pavlik owned him.
murrayknowsbest - February 3, 2012
Chilemba 10-9, 57-55 Miranda
schraubd - February 3, 2012
I have it 57-55 Miranda
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Miranda vs Chilemba Round 6
Long right hand from Chilemba. He’s landing that thing better. Miranda giong to the body, but eats a chopping right up top in return. This is a close fight, tough to score. I just like the way Chilemba is countering and working his game plan here. Miranda is as always very tough and very game, and he’s in this at the least, but I think this is going Chilemba’s way right now.
Chilemba 10-9
Chilemba 57-55
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
R6 Chilemba 10-9
56-56
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
big rt hand
DPlainview - February 3, 2012
It’s so sloppy I can’t figure out how was buzzed there.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
The last 4 rounds could go several different ways, I’ll say that.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Also, somewhat surprised this fight hasn’t been stopped yet, with all that blood-and there they go. Doc looks at it and let’s it go.
The cut’s bothering Miranda-he keeps wiping at it.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Miranda vs Chilemba Round 7
Miranda drilled with a right hand. Now he’s letting it go. Miranda is getting increasingly frustrated. Uppercut from Chilemba. He’s hurting Miranda, I don’t care what faces Miranda makes. He’s a credible fighter at 175, Miranda, but not a “legit” fighter — he’s a good gatekeeper, and I think Chilemba’s starting to get past the gate here.
Good shot again from Chilemba. And referee is going to have the doc look at the cut. It’s pretty ugly. Doc lets it go, but that thing is just pouring blood — Joe says ‘spraying,’ which might be better. Miranda rolls away from a right hand.
Chilemba 10-9
Chilemba 67-64
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Chilemba 10-9, 66-65 Miranda
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Teddy just called Drakulich “Dracula,” if I heard right.
BoxAnne - February 3, 2012
He’s had several varieties of “Chilemba” tonight, as well.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
66-65 Miranda,
but his cut is looking bad and the tide may have turned.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
I’ve Chilemba up 67-64. These last 4 rounds he’s been picking Miranda apart.
TheDemolitionDan - February 3, 2012 via iPhone app
Yes, I do still have him winning Teddy
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
WELL THEN FUCK YOU IDIOT
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
BUT TEDDY LOVES YOU
MORON
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
I am like a metaphor then to Teddy.
Mixed up but lovable.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Teddy still talking about the fan’s scorecard from two rounds ago…
Sammlung - February 3, 2012
R7 Chilemba 10-9
66-65 Chilemba!
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
This fight turned once Miranda was cut.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
yea, easily could have went the other way………….unlucky, but boxing
DPlainview - February 3, 2012
I think the blood loss accelerated the effects of his usual questionable stamina.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Chilemba 10-9, 75-75
schraubd - February 3, 2012
Dear Teddy
I can haz tie?
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
I have been drinking for seven hours and listening to funk music. I’m just waiting and hoping that Miranda doesn’t win, otherwise I feel that Nathan Cleverly has found his next opponent.
Eoin_not_ian - February 3, 2012
Punches too hard for Clev
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
I’m not watching, but surely Miranda’s middleweight power can’t translate to 175? Although the name Karpency makes Miranda seem like a legit threat.
Eoin_not_ian - February 3, 2012
He’s a better puncher than the guys Cleverly has been fighting, even at 175, where Miranda is just an above average puncher.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
I suppose. Cleverly has Murat and Bellew as his best wins. A good fighter, but I suspect that Warren matches him easily as a ‘Boxnation world champion’. Similar to Ricky Burns at Super Feather. (I like Burns but his ‘defences’ were a joke)
Eoin_not_ian - February 3, 2012
Miranda vs Chilemba Round 8
Chilemba was set to fight February 11 when he took this fight, so Teddy’s excuse of him taking this on short notice and getting tired doesn’t much hold up.
Chilemba really dominated this round, IMO. This is his fight.
Chilemba 10-9
Chilemba 77-73
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
R8 Chilemba 10-9
76-75 Shlemba, as Teddy has turned his name into.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
So doesn't Teddy's scorecard mean he was taunting Twitter dude for having a lead for Miranda
Even as he himself had it a tie a couple rounds ago, while he was mocking him?
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
Yeah he even said then that he had it even. Teddy really doesn’t like boxing fans at all. I don’t know a subtle way to say that. He does not like them or the fact that they have opinions.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Did you not hear Scott, Teddy loves the fans.
Duan - February 3, 2012
Chilemba 10-9, 85-84 same
schraubd - February 3, 2012
If FNF/boxing were more popular, there would be a laundry detergent commercial that could be made out of Joe/Teddy’s clothing discussion.
R9 Chilemba
86-84 Chilemba.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
Miranda vs Chilemba Round 9
Man that blood is just flying everywhere. Chilemba is just better than Miranda. That’s what most of this is amounting to. Miranda is staying in there though. Like I said on Twitter, he’d fight a bear if you signed him up, and he’d give it a go.
Chilemba 10-9
Chilemba 87-82
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
This isn’t the cleanest, most-well executed fight ever, but it’s been fun.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
I’ve got no issue with this fight.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
I’ve never seen a fighter’s arm so covered in blood as Chilemba’s is. And it’s not his blood.
El Destruyo - February 3, 2012
Miranda vs Chilemba Round 10
Teddy explaining how to be a cut man. That’s fun.
Jesus, Chilemba is fucking covered in Miranda’s blood on the left arm. That’s wild, and I won’t act like I don’t like it a little bit.
Chilemba winning another round, and Miranda goes for the KO but winds up cornered and beaten up a little bit.
Chilemba 10-9
Chielmba 97-91
Clear Chilemba win. IMO Miranda has no argument whatsoever.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
Chilemba presses his advantage carefully but steadily and wins the fight.
Matt Miller - February 3, 2012
R10 Chilemba 10-9
96-93 Chilemba.
Bonkers - February 3, 2012
10-9 Chilemba, 95-93 same. Question is a) how many early rounds Miranda banked and b) if he nicked any of the later ones.
schraubd - February 3, 2012
I don’t think Miranda had much argument in the final five rounds.
Scott Christ - February 3, 2012
97-91 Chilemba. Thought Chilemba put on a boxing lesson, for the most part, Miranda would come in, eat a right hand, and hold.
TheDemolitionDan - February 3, 2012 via iPhone app
I gave Miranda 4 rounds
Duan - February 3, 2012
Not particularly eager to see Chilemba again if I’m honest.
Duan - February 3, 2012
At this point, he doesn’t strike me as a world-beater.
El Destruyo - February 4, 2012
same
Sammlung - February 4, 2012
hey! they stole our laundry detergent joke!
Scott Christ - February 4, 2012
Miranda vs Chilemba - JUDGES SCORES
97-91
96-92
96-92
Isaac Chilemba by unanimous decision
Good scoring, good win.
Scott Christ - February 4, 2012
Not a great FNF but certainly not a bad one either.
Matt Miller - February 4, 2012
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