I was thinking Warriors too but after seeing how dialed in Giannis is today, I think the Bucks are the team to beat. I believe they’ll have Middleton back for the Finals also? If so, I think it will be hard even for the Warriors with a healthy roster to take them down. Giannis is just a different animal right now. Draymond Green might get the chance to prove he’s as great of a defender as he says he is…
For let's say the Milwaukee Bucks will reach the Finals, I honestly think too that no one from the Warriors can stop him. However, the task for the Bucks is how to well defend those Warriors' gunners, especially their lethal 3-pointers. Since the Warriors are unable to defend Giannis, they will focus instead on their offense. About Khris Middleton, he's ruled out on this 2nd round of the playoffs until the conference finals. That also depends on how long the series will end. If the Milwaukee Bucks will end up on Game 6 or 7 at both 2nd round and Conference Finals, that would extend Middleton's recovery to be able to play at the Finals. Well, that's only "what if".The fate of the Milwaukee Bucks will remain a mystery for most of us because we quite knew that the most chances to win the championship this year is the most healthy team in the league right now, yes the Bucks are quite tenacious in the court but with only Giannis as their stronghold especially without the Middleton who also plays a big role in the team, they are still in a dangerous spot. |
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Yes, no one wants to end his boxing career in retirement just after a loss and he wants a grand ending before his retirement.
But psychologically, whether he wins or loses and he's really into that decision of retiring. No one can stop him but it's just a better result if he wins against Inoue so that at least they have a 1-1 record and a win for his retirement.
Adding to that, he will be retiring with a great pride if he beats Inoue on their rematch. That's another accomplishment adding to his name, another belt to be added. We never know what would be his next move after this upcoming fight. Whether he win or lose, if his camp decided to retire, there's nothing to ask from him. He gives the pride to our country and he will always be remembered as one of pinoys pride from this sport. Yup, that's self-esteem to him and at least he's able to beat Inoue. He's one of the best boxers that I've ever known too. In this upcoming match, most fans are going to think that it's really his last match. Whether it approves or disapproves, all of his fans are going to like what he's done for his entire career. And he's going to retire with happiness, maybe even in defeat. He has to make a decision before this fight, regardless of the outcome, it's good that he will retire so he can enjoy his retirement. We know that when a boxer is not getting any younger, he will be prone to injury, and Inoue is at his prime, a heavy puncher, I hope Donaire will have a good movement so he will not be hurt badly in case he will again lose in this fight. |
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It will still be a long journey for him but I'm sure that he could reach Manny's success if he will continue to make his country proud by being dedicated to each fight.
Every boxer dedicates their fight to their country as they are carrying their flag, for Filipino boxers, it's our pride to see a champion fighting, we all have our support but sometimes we cannot avoid from seeing their weakness as well, that is being realistic despite of our support and it's good so that the boxer would know what he has to improve. I'm sure the camp of Magsayo knows that there are fans that was not impress with his past fights, so hopefully that would motivate Magsayo to improve and deliver a very convincing win. |
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^^ The bookies are correct, but it seems we got it wrong though as we are pre-dominantly Valdez, same as the crowd who watches the fight live.
Maybe majority of us here doesn't want to watch a defensive fight, but it's obvious that Shakur skills is superior and he has somewhat power because Valdez was hurt when he was just even grazed by Stevenson.
I would rate Stevenson among the top 5 pound for pound fighters but I find his style to be lackluster. Valdez doesn't have the best defense and can't take a punch very well. This was Stevenson's opportunity to win in spectacular fashion but he chose to go with a safety first approach. As great as Shakur is, I still think he has a long way to go before he is on the same level as Canelo, Crawford and Fury due to his unwillingness or inability to finish fighters. He doesn't want to gamble because he has to propose to his girlfriend after the win lol. Kidding aside, yup, that was a lackluster event for Shakur, he could have hurt the smaller Valdez if goes on the offensive mode but he chooses to be defensive even if he can take Oscar's punches. Devin Haney is on Team Stevenson's radar per his post-fight interview and I think that would be a boring fight because Haney is also a counter-puncher and has a low KO rate. So, let's hope that Kambasos will beat Haney so Shakur would again fight an aggressive fighter, a real aggressive fighter. Not fun to watch, but there are boxers nowadays that focus more on defense and calculated offense to win, despite the fact that they are boring to watch. |
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^ True, they are at lost in the last couple of minutes, they are in the lead but then Edwards and KAT are throwing 3's? They put up a good defense against Ja but it's not enough as they allowed offensive rebounds. They have a good chance to win this series or force game 7, but they blew it away. Gonna be hard for the team after this game.
It just shows that the Wolves is not really built for the playoffs as their star players making costly mistakes in the end, as you have said shooting for the outside, he could have post up and maybe get a foul but instead KAT, shooting and wanted to close the Memphis but he misses badly. For the series I will favor the Warriors, but maybe Grizzlies can win game one? They can win a game but I'm not sure if it's game 1 or 2. LOL. It's hard to predict as the Warriors could dominate any team, they even almost swept the Nuggets if Thompson was not in early foul trouble in game 4. |
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For me its either Boston or Suns but I would love to see Mavs winning it with a Luka going beyond limits and win everything but that scenario most likely won't happen.
Definitely we cannot count Luka out because the Mavericks now is not only dependent on Luka, they have a lot of gunners that are willing to shoot the ball coming from the assist of Luka if he gets doubled. They have Brunson and Dinwiddie, they are the key factors to the Success of the Mavs. GSW are still the favorites to win it all but this Boston team is so stack together that I simply cannot see them losing even if they face GSW.
No doubt about the Warriors, they have been playing together for many seasons, so when it comes to consistency, I like the Warriors. |
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It's going to be one of the first years in which neither team is really a favorite. Of the 8 that remain, 8 really have a chance. I don't put any one step ahead, I think the champion will depend more on what style you play the least bother you play against.
(I know that the 8th team remains to be defined, but whether it is Memphis or Minnesota, it does not change what I think)
I hate to disagree but there's also lot of team now who is also favorite to win this season that have survived the first round of eliminations like the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns and especially the Golden State Warriors who have the most edge and the healthiest team in the league right now. It's quite premature to tell which of these favorite teams will survive in the Semis and will go to the Finals. The Memphis Grizzlies have already closed the series today and defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves. Memphis Grizzlies cannot even dominate the Timberwolves so they are not my champion this season. I think the champion will be coming from the West, if the Warriors will fall, it should be the Bucks who will win even without Middleton. I just like their defense, they are a strong team who are the defending champion and yet still underrated. |
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Grizzlies will be having the game of there life with GSW aggressiveness. I'm curious on far they can go against GSW.
We are going to find out soon, Grizzlies defeated the Warriors in the play-in, I think the Warriors here will be making their revenge. With a healthy Curry, Green, and Thompson, that's all that is needed to win the game. The good thing here is both teams could play small ball as they don't have long center. |
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Looks like Davis has more advantage in this match and looks like he gonna explode to score another knockout here. Next month? I think this one has some fast negotiation since Romero sides will only take whatever the offer was because the main prize here is to gamble their boxer with Davis, hoping to win this fight with their prepared tactics.
Dvis have a clear advantage, for me and like many fans he affirms that he will win, although it is a fight that does not have as much relevance as the one we have been waiting for, he may have another type of vision, perhaps due to the fact that he does not have a lot of vision or a lot of visibility before the media, the bettors do not give importance to this fight. On the other hand, when analyzing Romero, it can be seen that he is a boxer who does not have much relevance, but if he can make a difference, I believe that with what Romero is going through, he will not leave it so easy. It's because of the competition simple as that. Tank Davis is expecting to have a good fight or at least a name opponents. Unfortunately, they have built a story line on a Romero vs Davis last year and they have to finished it as the original fight has been postponed. Nevertheless, the fight might not ring a bell to many boxing fans because Romero is an unknown opponent for Davis. Despite that, I still want to see this fight as I want to see how Davis would KO Romero who is an unknown fighter who trashtalk the champion. By the looks of it, I think it's going to be a one-sided beat down, but the question is on how Davis would do that. Tank is a great puncher he must not too eager to knock this guy or it will backfire we all that boxers should not go for knockout right away because it will just come, one example of this theory is the recent Lopez - kambosos fight, where Lopez just charge Kambosos and try to knock him out in round one, but it backfires instead he was the one who got knockdown, it could happen if he is to eager for the win. But that was the story of Tank Davis, he cannot change that. If you look at his record, he has a very high KO rate, that's why he is one of the most exciting fighters in his generation. He could still win if he gets aggressive as long as he would always follow the game plan. |
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Honestly, I don't trust Magsayo completely in this fight as I was a bit disappointed with the way he fight in his previous fight although he won. I don't know this Vargas but if Magsayo will not improve his style, I think he will experience his first defeat.
i agree, it seems his performance is getting worse not the same before and he was just lucky enough that he won on the previous fight. For me surely vargas just want to take this opportunity before moving up, because he knows mark magasayo is easy for him, and yes if magsayo didn't improve his style and performance, in my view this match would be his worst nightmare. I'm not sure the word "easy" is the right thing to use, that would not happen here, if Vargas will win, for sure Magsayo will give him a good fight. Well, I don't want to be bias so I think Magsayo chance to win here is not as high as the betting odds. |
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Yes their series is now tied 2-2 but I'm still going with the Suns here even if Devin Booker can't still play with the team, they still have CP3 laying the table for the team even if he is not who's making the most shots also I found that McGee have been good despite having long exposure so they might give him the time he needed later in the game. This 5th game will be much tougher as both teams already have knowledge what to do and when it needed, I can't deny but I think this series will reach up to Game 7. What do you think folks?
true, even there's no booker in the team they still have potential to beat pelicans, in my view these situation is the same in the previous season that CP3 cant play because of injury and booker is the one that pushing the team to the finals. So now its time for CP3 to lead his team mate while booker can't play. The only difference was Booker contributes more points especially in crucial part of the game but Chris Paul is very good as a leader and to calm his team mate in times when the enemy has the momentum. There’s a pros and cons but Booker gives more contribution than Chris Paul statistically wise. I wonder how far they can go on playoffs with this line-up. Btw congratulations for Suns on taking back the lead on this series. They might finish this series next match. The Suns are lucky enough that Booker is the one who was injured and not CP3 because his leadership is really effective and with him on the court makes the team knows more what to do because he is the one who is laying it for them while he is the one who assists them to get that shot and make it. But Booker though is still needed in the team because they will still struggle to find that entry points without him as he is the one who makes the most shots. Hopefully he will be back in the next game. |
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I am not entirely sure if Nets would blow things up this early. This was the first year where they could have played all three together and Kyrie caused a rift between the players, Harden hated the fact that he was given the right to not play and that is why he left.
This will be a full season where they will play together in 22-23 season and they could become better. Obviously build a better team around those two but at the same time we shouldn't consider kicking Kyrie or Durant out and rebuilding already, that would be too rush of a decision. So I believe that we could end up with a proper team with one full proper season and can see them actually do something.
Why kick Durant? he's consistent so far and been lifting up Nets this season also he's not really the main problem of this team since he provides quality numbers so this is a huge loss for Nets if they let this guy out of their line up. Maybe they should think about Kyrie should be out of their line up since he go on different controversy and that totally affect their line up and his gameplay. His ego is also problem on their team so I guess they should trade him since they also have another problem in the presence of Simmons. Then guess what will happen if Kyrie and Simmons ego will clash in the middle of the game for sure their chemistry will destroyed and they cannot play well together. I have given a thought about that one too, both Kyrie and Simmons have big egos and them clashing in the middle of important games would be so unfortunate but the only difference between them is that Kyrie can still prove that he is worth it while Simmons can't, this man have a psychological problem aside from his ego. While Durant on the other hand, he is always consistent in his forcing himself to carry the even if it's so hard to do. |
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I would likely be rooting for Valdez because of the odds. Damn they made this guy the underdog when he is just 30. He can do what Shakur can do and even better as they are both undefeated. Shakur doesn't often knock out his foe in the ring.
The one that I'm just going to suspect though is that Shakur is being hyped by Top Rank. Not saying that Valdez would sell the game but its possible if his loss is very obvious.
Yes, it's true that Oscar Valdez is labeled as an underdog despite of his KO capabilities and good defensive style, him being the underdog is good for us because the odds are much prettier than the crowd and sports favorite Shakur Stevenson who's record isn't that much attractive together with his KO capabilities. Aside from betting, my support also goes for Valdez. I'm also confused why Valdez is the underdog because his records is indeed more impressive than Stevenson. As for the odds, might as well take advantage of this chance while we can take this odds because I have a feeling that this odds will move and not be this pretty until the day of the fight. Any speculations here on how would this fight ends? I'm thinking that this will be a split or unanimous. |
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We've talk about how great Canelo is, and we are saying that he is still peaking and reaching his prime. And you guys are correct because he himself said that: “It’s boxing, but nobody can beat me right now,” Alvarez said on the Boxing with Chris Mannix podcast. “I feel in my prime.
"And no disrespect to other fighters. There’s some great fighters. But I feel in my prime. I feel strong. I feel in my best.” https://www.boxingscene.com/canelo-nobody-beat-me-right-now-im-my-prime--165766And with this kind of confidence, yeah, I don't think that anybody can beat Canelo from 160-175 lbs at this point. He is too good for other boxers even for GGG, although we can give credit to GGG for giving Canelo his toughest fight in his career. I cannot even disagree on every word he said because that was all true and actually his confidence speaks for himself not because he is boasting but because his record is outstanding. The only thing that keeps me following Canelo is his humbleness and keeping himself knowledgeable on every fights he got even if he is in the ring, he is still learning without changing his facial reaction. No doubt that he is the 6th boxer to be the undisputed champion, he deserved it! |
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Congratulations to the Nets for being the only team to be swept in the first round of the 2021-2022 season. I thought it would be the Bulls but they did better  What do you think about Nash's performance as a coach in this series? I thought they had a decent squad to push the Celtics but it looks like he's been outplayed by Udoka. Boston is just strong enough Nets. Nets don’t have reliable center to protect the hoof and at the same time get an offensive rebound unlike Boston with so strong Theis, Even only his presence will make attacker very uncomfortable. Nets is not that strong this year, They are just hype because of Durant and Irving duo but besides that, they are nothing. I’m excited on Milwaukee and Boston matchup! There's a lot of people and fans that is hoping for the Nets to be more competitive, their defense is not that strong but it is only proven when they got their first faceoff with the Celtics. Nobody has been looking that the Nets could be this poor until the playoffs begin and the Celtics have won in the 1st game until they got 4 consecutive wins without getting defeated. Congratulations for the Boston Celtics for being the 1st team to advance the next round. |
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I'm really seeing a rematch even if Kambosos will lose or Haney.
It still going to depend on the match, if its a close fight and the result is a majority or a split decision then it deserves a rematch but if one boxer totally dominated the other boxer, I don't think there will be interest in a rematch, we all know promoters they want to see if the fight will generate interest if not they will just shelve it or the purse will be lower than the first fight. Certainly the point, rematch will only happen if the fight will end in a close bout without some knockouts in between rounds or their skills don't have much gap. Either way, this is an interesting match and only time can answer if there will be some rematch after this. Might as well watch and enjoy this fight first because both boxers have something to prove and both have a clean record. Only one of them will survive as I think a draw in this fight is not possible. |
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This will be a challenge to the Brooklyn Nets if they can recover this huge deficit, as far as history tells, there's no team that have recovered from that huge deficit.
That's the end of the journey for the Brooklyn Nets. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both unstoppable once they find their respective rhythm. They really improved their shooting that even if it's properly defended, they are making it. Boston Celtics now know how to slow down Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Tatum is the one guarding Kyrie and if ever this guy is able to pass Tatum's defense, there's Marcus Smart protecting the shaded area. The Nets gambling to get superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant didn't paid well. That's might not be the key for the franchise to get the championship. It's not yet the end of their journey as they have 1 last chance before they get eliminated, that will be a tough challenge for the Nets but I know they will make it worth it. The talents of Boston is undeniably impressive since the playoffs season have commenced, that 3-0 run was definitely a feat that they achieved against the Nets. They should work on their defense more and put some proper players for that job because their duo is already guarded. Tatum is the one guarding Kyrie and if ever this guy is able to pass Tatum's defense, there's Marcus Smart protecting the shaded area. It is Kevin Durant who's guarded by Jayson Tatum and Irving by Marcus Smart. |
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On my side, I'm disappointed because his last resort to reduce his weight is not reasonable at all. They cannot have an excuse that they forgot because they are busy on getting Casimero's weight fixed, nah! That doesn't work like that, his weight is always a problem and will be a problem again if he doesn't move out on this division. Yes, his dreams to fight against Donaire or Inoue is far from reality for now as he needs to start again.
Sorry, I got mixed up on the thread's title. Forgot that the thread of Casimero or Sultan has been locked already.
He's out of the picture now. It's for Donaire and Inoue now that we will wait to take place, and moving back to the topic. I would like to see if how Donaire will prepare for this fight, in terms of power punches or combos. Donaire still has that killing instinct if Inoue will be careless, the chance of him being KO is still be possible. We saw that from Donaire's last fight he carefully analyzes his movement and take the finishing attacks when he notices what the lapses from his opponent. Yes, sorry for that confusion. Anyway you are right, let's go back to Inoue and Donaire as this thread is for made for them. As usual, Donaire is so determined to correct his mistakes on their first encounter and now that he have those knowledge, he will make sure this time that his punches will be felt more when it lands to Inoue but I know that the latter have also made some preparations of his own as he also learned that Donaire can still do a knockout punch if he will get caught by that punches. My best guess is that Inoue will make Donaire weary in the early rounds so that the latter won't be effective anymore in the late rounds. |
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