[@Blubaron45] Oh man. Garcia vs Orozco would be a fun set up match before Crawford. I agree about Crawford man. He's got a natural fighting ability about him that's unreal. I say Spence gives him trouble because of the size that goes along with his technique, but it will definitely be a great fight. Bud surpassing Ward really depends on what SOG plans to do next. 

It was interesting because Ward wanted to move up to HW and snatch a belt there, but in an interview I heard he was inspired by the Crawford-Indongo unification bout and now looking to possibly unify LHW. I don't know about all that HW talk, but I think realistically speaking, if he can get Stevenson to fight him, beat him, then move up and fight the winner of the Cruiserweight Tournament (probably gonna be Usyk) and beat him too, I can't see Bud surpassing that - but I'm from where Andre Ward is from so I'm super biased lol.

Yeah, it's amazing how people underrate GGG's boxing ability. Both did some fantastic stuff in there. Most people weren't seeing the reasoning behind the missed shots from their exchanges. Those guys were nullifying each other's bombs like crazy, and I think people just recognized Canelo's defense more because it looked more flashier, even though GGG was technically doing the same - but in my opinion even more impressive since he was the one pressing the action too. GGG looked the better boxer in there overall, but he looked off of his usual game (credit to Canelo for that as well). People say Canelo will be better prepared for GGG, but I think it'll be quite the opposite - unless ODLH pushes the rematch until he turns 37 :) 

I heard Byrd is on temporary leave of absence. She was supposed to be scoring a UFC event but Dana White said F that! lol


Yeah Arguello's tragic end was marred in controversy. His family believed foul play was going on which is sad to think about. Whatever the case maybe, he seemed like a real classy guy. His career was before I born, but all of the interviews and documentaries I see of Arguello paints the picture of an absolute gentleman. How great would it have been if he were still alive and working his corner? It brings me back to the post fight interview Roman had with Max after the Cuadras fight: 

[quote]Kellerman: You tonight have won a belt in your fourth weight division, the first Nicaraguan fighter to do it. The great Alexis Arguello never did it. How do you feel tonight about that accomplishment? 

Roman: He's my teacher. And I am his son. And I'm simply following his legacy...[/quote]  

Glad to know somebody like Roman Gonzalez came in to truly represent Nicaragua after Arguello, what with crazy ass Ricardo Mayorga and all haha.  

About Rigo-Loma, I'm hoping the same too bro. These are COMPLETELY different fighters, but Donaire's fight night weight was around 140, and Amagasa had ridiculous height and reach advantages over him. I'm seriously going to try and see if I can fly out to watch that fight live. I'm supposed to be in NY around that time anyway... 

Oh man... sorry I'm rambling on, but 2017 for boxing is amazing haha.