By all accounts, the big fight between Mayweather and De La Hoya was pretty evenly matched, with Floyd getting the nod.
We have to wonder one thing: Did Oscar train hard enough?
This (scroll about half way down) account reports that De La Hoya sparred the Monday before the fight with..............Mario Lopez.
Yes the "Saved by the Bell" and "Dancing with the Stars" guy.
Ummm. We don't claim to have ever trained for a fight against the guy that is considered the best pound for pound in the world. We have only been in a few bar room brawls in our youths. And taking a few swings at AC Slater certainly wouldn't even have prepared us for that.
Although, we'd be the first to admit; it sure sounds like it would be fun to punch Mario in the brain.
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Friday, May 4, 2007
After De La Hoya, What's Left For Mayweather?
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. can cement his contention that he is the best in the world tomorrow. All indications point to a Mayweather victory. His speed, power, tenacity, desire and ringsmanship just can't be matched by the Golden Boy. The talent disparity is just insurmountable.
But what next?
Mayweather has stated that this will be his last fight (although, he has left the door open for a rematch). So, what challenge lies ahead for Floyd?
The UFC?
It's been brought up in interviews. But, Mayweather has been very derogatory towards the fighters and has said he won't participate.
Hollywood?
Floyd has stated he'd love to get in front of the camera and be on the big screen. He certainly has the charisma.
Promoting?
No shock would be felt if Mayweather hung up his gloves and began managing and promoting fighters and events. He's even mentioned an interest in music.
Floyd is the ultimate competitor. He is still in his prime. He lives to win. We just find it hard to believe he will hang up his gloves and won't be back in the ring. Very few of the great boxers in recent memory have been able to do so.
But we do understand his frustration. There just aren't enough high quality challengers out there to push him.
However, we think we have found the perfect venue for Floyd to exercise his passion for competition and to engage the profound intellect he has revealed to the world in HBO's 24/7.
Chessboxing.
The perfect sport for the thinking boxer.
In a chessboxing fight two opponents play alternating rounds of chess and boxing. The contest starts with a round of chess, followed by a boxing round, followed by another round of chess and so on. In every round of chess the FIDE rules for a "Blitz game" apply, in every boxing round amateur boxing rules apply with the following extensions and modifications: In a contest there shall be 11 rounds, 6 rounds of chess, 5 rounds of boxing. A round of chess takes 4 minutes. Each competitor has 12 minutes on the chess timer. As soon as the time runs out the game is over. A round of boxing takes 2 minutes. Between rounds there is a 1 minute pause, during which competitors change their gear. The contest is decided by: checkmate (chess round), exceeding the time limit (chess round), retirement of an opponent (chess or boxing round), KO (boxing round), or referee decision (boxing round).
Can you imagine the exposure for chessboxing if Mayweather takes up the sport?
And, it would provide a perfect arena to completely bring his father back into the fold. His uncle Roger could remain his boxing trainer. And his father, Floyd Sr., could become his chess trainer.
The sport seems tailor made for the entire Mayweather family.
Even the final rule is favorable:
If the chess game ends in a stalemate, the opponent with the higher score in boxing wins. If there is an equal score, the opponent with the black pieces wins.
Always bet on black.
But what next?
Mayweather has stated that this will be his last fight (although, he has left the door open for a rematch). So, what challenge lies ahead for Floyd?
The UFC?
It's been brought up in interviews. But, Mayweather has been very derogatory towards the fighters and has said he won't participate.
Hollywood?
Floyd has stated he'd love to get in front of the camera and be on the big screen. He certainly has the charisma.
Promoting?
No shock would be felt if Mayweather hung up his gloves and began managing and promoting fighters and events. He's even mentioned an interest in music.
Floyd is the ultimate competitor. He is still in his prime. He lives to win. We just find it hard to believe he will hang up his gloves and won't be back in the ring. Very few of the great boxers in recent memory have been able to do so.
But we do understand his frustration. There just aren't enough high quality challengers out there to push him.
However, we think we have found the perfect venue for Floyd to exercise his passion for competition and to engage the profound intellect he has revealed to the world in HBO's 24/7.
Chessboxing.
The perfect sport for the thinking boxer.
In a chessboxing fight two opponents play alternating rounds of chess and boxing. The contest starts with a round of chess, followed by a boxing round, followed by another round of chess and so on. In every round of chess the FIDE rules for a "Blitz game" apply, in every boxing round amateur boxing rules apply with the following extensions and modifications: In a contest there shall be 11 rounds, 6 rounds of chess, 5 rounds of boxing. A round of chess takes 4 minutes. Each competitor has 12 minutes on the chess timer. As soon as the time runs out the game is over. A round of boxing takes 2 minutes. Between rounds there is a 1 minute pause, during which competitors change their gear. The contest is decided by: checkmate (chess round), exceeding the time limit (chess round), retirement of an opponent (chess or boxing round), KO (boxing round), or referee decision (boxing round).
Can you imagine the exposure for chessboxing if Mayweather takes up the sport?
And, it would provide a perfect arena to completely bring his father back into the fold. His uncle Roger could remain his boxing trainer. And his father, Floyd Sr., could become his chess trainer.
The sport seems tailor made for the entire Mayweather family.
Even the final rule is favorable:
If the chess game ends in a stalemate, the opponent with the higher score in boxing wins. If there is an equal score, the opponent with the black pieces wins.
Always bet on black.
Mayweather vs. De La Hoya: 50 Cent Unveiling New Song
Tuning in for this year's "fight of the century"?
Well, you are in for a treat. And not just the fight itself.
It's been announced that Floyd Mayweather, Jr's entourage will be led to the ring by....hold your breath....get ready....here it comes:
50 CENT!
It gets better.
Not only will he be leading the Mayweather contingent to the ring; but, he will be performing a live version of his new joint "Straight to the Bank" along the way.
Folks, if you don't think this isn't the event of the 21st century, well, we don't even know what to tell you!
We don't know if he will be singing the explicit lyrics version of the song or not.
But, we do know:
There is gonna be mad bling and some real thuggin'.
Jason Whitlock, you might want to stay away from Vegas this weekend. We'd hate for your hypertension to be exasperated. That wouldn't be healthy.
Well, you are in for a treat. And not just the fight itself.
It's been announced that Floyd Mayweather, Jr's entourage will be led to the ring by....hold your breath....get ready....here it comes:
50 CENT!
It gets better.
Not only will he be leading the Mayweather contingent to the ring; but, he will be performing a live version of his new joint "Straight to the Bank" along the way.
Folks, if you don't think this isn't the event of the 21st century, well, we don't even know what to tell you!
We don't know if he will be singing the explicit lyrics version of the song or not.
But, we do know:
There is gonna be mad bling and some real thuggin'.
Jason Whitlock, you might want to stay away from Vegas this weekend. We'd hate for your hypertension to be exasperated. That wouldn't be healthy.
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