Judah vs Spinks

Bam Bam · 04-02-2004, 09:24 PM

New York Post reports these two fighting eachother April 10th to unify the belts. I don't remember HBO advertising this one though.....if so....could be the first fight without a punch landed!

crusadecat · 04-03-2004, 03:56 AM

Its been underreported for sure. I agree with your sentiments too.

mh2365 · 04-03-2004, 10:13 AM

Seems to me it was orginally advertised on a seperate card for 4/9 but was added instead to the 4/10 card ... I've known about it for a while, mainly from HBO ads .... It's strange thought the Wvladamir's fight is the main event, but Heavyweight is the big draw

PittPanther · 04-03-2004, 01:07 PM

Judah smacked the **** out of that kid from Columbia. I hope he brings that kind of aggression into this fight.

crusadecat · 04-10-2004, 12:42 PM

Last minute predictions anyone? I'm going to go with Judah catching Spinks 7th round tko. If Judah doesn't get frustrated with Spinks style and fights like Pitt says with aggression I don't believe he can be hurt by Spinks. I think Brewster upsets Vladimir in a decision, with much booing and Larry Merchant calling it the worse fight he can remember.

hamed · 04-10-2004, 01:05 PM

Good predictions. I hope the Judah/Spinks fight is entertaining but I can also see this potentially being a boring close decision fight.

Bam Bam · 04-10-2004, 02:07 PM

I can definately see that happeneing in the Klitschko fight. The thing is, Vlad knows he has to win, or his career is over, I think he brings everything he has, but for the early rounds , I expect Vlad to be super cautious.
I love the spinks/judah fight for free, but Im worried about two slick boxers making for a defensive fight....I can see Spinks winning this on points, but I also envision Zab scoring a spectacular knockout,, we shall see.
Can't wait for tonight !!!!!!!

ACGord · 04-10-2004, 02:43 PM

Spinks has got allot longer reach (about 10 inches, anyone remember a WW with a 78" reach) which can give Judah many problems. Combine that with Judah fighting at 147 for the first time and that can spell disaster for Zab. Although Zab's speed could neutralize any attack Spinks attempts. I'll take my chances with Spink's jab and grab style.

This had all the makings of a snoozer, (I like tech fights though) not one for the wrestling, martial arts crowd.

cubedrum · 04-10-2004, 05:28 PM

I believe Tommy Hearns had an 82" reach.

Cube

PittPanther · 04-10-2004, 05:35 PM

I like Judah in the early fight. . . I'm not a big fan of Spinks.

Vlad will KO Brewster because he has to.

Ok---so I have Judah via split over Spinks

and Vlad KO 3 over Brewster.

vistaman44 · 04-10-2004, 05:43 PM

Panther's got it right, I think. Klitschko by KO before the fifth and Judah by split decision, although I'm rooting for Spinks.

Bam Bam · 04-10-2004, 07:07 PM

My official: Vlad by stoppage late
Judah by decision

mh2365 · 04-10-2004, 08:55 PM

I put money on Spinks and under the 6 round over/under on the Klitschko fight.

erickdamac · 04-10-2004, 10:35 PM

Oh god I cant believe so many people are picking Judah to win, It makes me wonder is judah better then I thought? The kid do have talent but can he really beat one of the slickest left handers in the game? And Spinks has talent too.

Judah gives up reach, height, weight (him moving up) And his last big fight ended in a knockout!

These things can be use to motivate someone to win, but it can also add frustration to someone who is losing and make him get angry and if we know anything if you fight angry 9 times out of 10 you lose, I see judah winning the first 2 rounds then cory just straight schoolin him and maybe even knockin him down in the later rounds.

UD for Spinks!

Klitscko fight is a joke, and its not his fault its the wbo how can they have this guy the mandatory? wats up with boxing! But guess what Toney thinks brewster gonna win! Im a Toney fan but its a push! only if brewster can stand only if he can stand then he cna win!

And just to llet you guys kno Cory Sanders will be the HW champion he gonna knock out vitli!

erickdamac · 04-10-2004, 11:59 PM

Whos da man?! Cory won da fight had it like the first judge CORY KEEP DOIN YO THIN DOG!

PittPanther · 04-11-2004, 01:44 AM

A great card for sure.

Glad I didn't bet.

Anyway, I saw the Spinks vs. Judah fight a little closer than 116-111. I scored it 114-113 for Spinks because I had the fourth as even.

Vlad. . .I can't believe it. Actually, I can------it still was a shock, he was dominating.

Spinks has definately earned my respect, he is a very confident guy in the ring, but I still dig on Judah. From what I have seen, that was the best fight this year.

I was actually surprised that no judge had it ruled as a draw or for Judah, but Corey fought his fight. I give him credit. His last two wins were against good opponents.

Vlad should retire, who in the hell can he fight now?

hamed · 04-11-2004, 12:34 PM

Wlad could fight Michael Grant, Golota depending if he self destructs against Byrd. Maybe Bowe too, I think he's getting out of prison this month.

The Spinks/Judah fight was pretty entertaining for 2 slick southpaws. I would have liked to see if Spinks could have survived that KD had Zab landed it 1 minute earlier.

Bam Bam · 04-11-2004, 12:34 PM

Mamma mia!! The Spinks fight could have been a draw and I woudn't have complained, but I don't mind the decision at all, however, if you remember, Spinks was ready to go down a second time, with 5 seconds or so left in the fight. Tuff fight to call, I thought Spinks putting Judah down in the 11th gave Spinks a 2 point round, and thus gave him a won point lead. Judah's knockdown of Spinks in the 12th gave him the 2 point round, and also, in my book, a one point advantage. Overall a great fight for two southpaws, and I was wrong, they did hit eachother.
Klitschko, ehem(clearing throat). Vlad looked sluggish, cold, and threw the same two punches over and over, left jab, right cross. Contact just absolutely devestates this guy.(Vlad)
....So, thats the end of his career....period.
Michael Grant vs Vladimir Klitschko lol

hamed · 04-11-2004, 12:45 PM

I have NEVER seen a figher look as exhausted as poor Wlad did after that round when Byrd stopped it. He looked like he had just run an Ironman Triathlon.

Cap · 04-11-2004, 02:18 PM

Agreed, weak chin and a tendency to burn out quickly, but Wlad did land some terrific shots, including a nice left hook. Like I said elsewhere, he reminds me of old time Brit heavyweight Bombardier Billy Wells. He looked great. He boxed beautifully and landed with power. Trouble was, if his opponent could take it, and then get inside, one good smash to the jaw sent Billy wobbling.

I wonder if Wlad got into boxing just because his big brother did? Jack Jeffries, the brother of champion Jim Jeffries, tried his hand at the sport despite the objections of his famous brother. He did not fare well.
Cap

04-02-2004, 09:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bam Bam All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York Posts: 983	Judah vs Spinks New York Post reports these two fighting eachother April 10th to unify the belts. I don't remember HBO advertising this one though.....if so....could be the first fight without a punch landed!

04-03-2004, 01:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
PittPanther All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,174	Judah smacked the ** out of that kid from Columbia. I hope he brings that kind of aggression into this fight. __________________ Commitment Teamwork Pride Hail to Pitt!**

04-10-2004, 02:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bam Bam All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York Posts: 983	I can definately see that happeneing in the Klitschko fight. The thing is, Vlad knows he has to win, or his career is over, I think he brings everything he has, but for the early rounds , I expect Vlad to be super cautious. I love the spinks/judah fight for free, but Im worried about two slick boxers making for a defensive fight....I can see Spinks winning this on points, but I also envision Zab scoring a spectacular knockout,, we shall see. Can't wait for tonight !!!!!!! __________________ runs a 4.4 40..

04-10-2004, 05:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
cubedrum All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 877	I believe Tommy Hearns had an 82" reach. Cube __________________ "If you build a man a fire, he stays warm for one day. If you set a man on fire, he stays warm for the rest of his life" - Edgar Frog

04-10-2004, 05:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
PittPanther All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,174	I like Judah in the early fight. . . I'm not a big fan of Spinks. Vlad will KO Brewster because he has to. Ok---so I have Judah via split over Spinks and Vlad KO 3 over Brewster. __________________ Commitment Teamwork Pride Hail to Pitt!

04-03-2004, 03:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
crusadecat All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 799	Its been underreported for sure. I agree with your sentiments too.

04-03-2004, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,963 Warnings: 2	Seems to me it was orginally advertised on a seperate card for 4/9 but was added instead to the 4/10 card ... I've known about it for a while, mainly from HBO ads .... It's strange thought the Wvladamir's fight is the main event, but Heavyweight is the big draw

04-10-2004, 12:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
crusadecat All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 799	Last minute predictions anyone? I'm going to go with Judah catching Spinks 7th round tko. If Judah doesn't get frustrated with Spinks style and fights like Pitt says with aggression I don't believe he can be hurt by Spinks. I think Brewster upsets Vladimir in a decision, with much booing and Larry Merchant calling it the worse fight he can remember.

04-10-2004, 01:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
hamed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,073	Good predictions. I hope the Judah/Spinks fight is entertaining but I can also see this potentially being a boring close decision fight.

04-10-2004, 02:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
ACGord Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 76	Spinks has got allot longer reach (about 10 inches, anyone remember a WW with a 78" reach) which can give Judah many problems. Combine that with Judah fighting at 147 for the first time and that can spell disaster for Zab. Although Zab's speed could neutralize any attack Spinks attempts. I'll take my chances with Spink's jab and grab style. This had all the makings of a snoozer, (I like tech fights though) not one for the wrestling, martial arts crowd.

04-10-2004, 05:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
vistaman44 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Auxvasse, Mo. Posts: 3,143	Panther's got it right, I think. Klitschko by KO before the fifth and Judah by split decision, although I'm rooting for Spinks. __________________ ---Mark (vistaman44) "What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters, compared to what lies within us." — Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist, philosopher and poet (1803-1882) ----------------------------------- Currently operating 1980s JM-HW, 1940s, African, 1980s LW and women's boxing universes

04-10-2004, 07:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bam Bam All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York Posts: 983	My official: Vlad by stoppage late Judah by decision __________________ runs a 4.4 40..

04-10-2004, 08:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,963 Warnings: 2	I put money on Spinks and under the 6 round over/under on the Klitschko fight.

04-10-2004, 10:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
erickdamac All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,592	Oh god I cant believe so many people are picking Judah to win, It makes me wonder is judah better then I thought? The kid do have talent but can he really beat one of the slickest left handers in the game? And Spinks has talent too. Judah gives up reach, height, weight (him moving up) And his last big fight ended in a knockout! These things can be use to motivate someone to win, but it can also add frustration to someone who is losing and make him get angry and if we know anything if you fight angry 9 times out of 10 you lose, I see judah winning the first 2 rounds then cory just straight schoolin him and maybe even knockin him down in the later rounds. UD for Spinks! Klitscko fight is a joke, and its not his fault its the wbo how can they have this guy the mandatory? wats up with boxing! But guess what Toney thinks brewster gonna win! Im a Toney fan but its a push! only if brewster can stand only if he can stand then he cna win! And just to llet you guys kno Cory Sanders will be the HW champion he gonna knock out vitli! Last edited by erickdamac : 04-11-2004 at 12:44 AM.

04-10-2004, 11:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
erickdamac All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,592	Whos da man?! Cory won da fight had it like the first judge CORY KEEP DOIN YO THIN DOG!

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04-11-2004, 01:44 AM	#16 (permalink)
PittPanther All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,174	A great card for sure. Glad I didn't bet. Anyway, I saw the Spinks vs. Judah fight a little closer than 116-111. I scored it 114-113 for Spinks because I had the fourth as even. Vlad. . .I can't believe it. Actually, I can------it still was a shock, he was dominating. Spinks has definately earned my respect, he is a very confident guy in the ring, but I still dig on Judah. From what I have seen, that was the best fight this year. I was actually surprised that no judge had it ruled as a draw or for Judah, but Corey fought his fight. I give him credit. His last two wins were against good opponents. Vlad should retire, who in the hell can he fight now? __________________ Commitment Teamwork Pride Hail to Pitt!

04-11-2004, 12:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
hamed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,073	Wlad could fight Michael Grant, Golota depending if he self destructs against Byrd. Maybe Bowe too, I think he's getting out of prison this month. The Spinks/Judah fight was pretty entertaining for 2 slick southpaws. I would have liked to see if Spinks could have survived that KD had Zab landed it 1 minute earlier.

04-11-2004, 12:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bam Bam All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York Posts: 983	Mamma mia!! The Spinks fight could have been a draw and I woudn't have complained, but I don't mind the decision at all, however, if you remember, Spinks was ready to go down a second time, with 5 seconds or so left in the fight. Tuff fight to call, I thought Spinks putting Judah down in the 11th gave Spinks a 2 point round, and thus gave him a won point lead. Judah's knockdown of Spinks in the 12th gave him the 2 point round, and also, in my book, a one point advantage. Overall a great fight for two southpaws, and I was wrong, they did hit eachother. Klitschko, ehem(clearing throat). Vlad looked sluggish, cold, and threw the same two punches over and over, left jab, right cross. Contact just absolutely devestates this guy.(Vlad) ....So, thats the end of his career....period. Michael Grant vs Vladimir Klitschko lol __________________ runs a 4.4 40..

04-11-2004, 12:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
hamed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,073	I have NEVER seen a figher look as exhausted as poor Wlad did after that round when Byrd stopped it. He looked like he had just run an Ironman Triathlon.

04-11-2004, 02:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
Cap Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Large Province in God's Country Posts: 4,004	Agreed, weak chin and a tendency to burn out quickly, but Wlad did land some terrific shots, including a nice left hook. Like I said elsewhere, he reminds me of old time Brit heavyweight Bombardier Billy Wells. He looked great. He boxed beautifully and landed with power. Trouble was, if his opponent could take it, and then get inside, one good smash to the jaw sent Billy wobbling. I wonder if Wlad got into boxing just because his big brother did? Jack Jeffries, the brother of champion Jim Jeffries, tried his hand at the sport despite the objections of his famous brother. He did not fare well. Cap __________________ "...There were Giants in Those Days.."