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Motor City Sam
09-13-2007, 07:56 PM
For my fellow Detroiters, last Friday's card featuring the bouts of Tua, Rahman, and Vernon Paris is being shown tonight on Fox Sports in Detroit at 8:00 PM. Just in case you are interested. I'm looking forward to checking out Paris.
brooklyn1550
09-13-2007, 07:57 PM
Thanks for the info...I'll be recording this onto a DVD
Motor City Sam
09-13-2007, 08:04 PM
Thanks for the info...I'll be recording this onto a DVD

You're welcome. You know I had you and Ray Ray in mind when I posted that. :D

Also on the local front: I don't know if you are familiar with Detroit fighter Corey "Prime Time" Johnson, but he's in action tonight in an untelevised fight in Pittsburgh against Lajuan Simon. Johnson is past his prime (no pun intended) but he was a decent fighter in his day at 147 and 140. He's 34-3-2, with losses to Kostya Tszyu and Stevie Johnston. He's up to Super Middle now, though. I know Corey a little bit; I hope he does a good job tonight.
brooklyn1550
09-13-2007, 08:07 PM
You're welcome. You know I had you and Ray Ray in mind when I posted that. :D

Also on the local front: I don't know if you are familiar with Detroit fighter Corey "Prime Time" Johnson, but he's in action tonight in an untelevised fight in Pittsburgh against Lajuan Simon. Johnson is past his prime (no pun intended) but he was a decent fighter in his day at 147 and 140. He's 34-3-2, with losses to Kostya Tszyu and Stevie Johnston. He's up to Super Middle now, though. I know Corey a little bit; I hope he does a good job tonight.

I'm looking forward to seeing him in action. Tonight should be a good test for him then.:good
rayrayv123
09-13-2007, 08:55 PM
Watching it right now!!!
Motor City Sam
09-13-2007, 09:18 PM
Watching the first round of the Tua fight, I'd say Tua looks better than he has in recent fights. That Fox guy sure throws some wide punches doesn't he? He's open for a counter everytime he punches. I can see why this one ended as it did.
rayrayv123
09-13-2007, 09:24 PM
Agreed Sam....I think its a little much to say that Tua is "back" because he knocked this guy out...theres two heavyweigths at my gym who could knock that Fox guy out,lol. :lol:
Motor City Sam
09-13-2007, 09:30 PM
Agreed Sam....I think its a little much to say that Tua is "back" because he knocked this guy out...theres two heavyweigths at my gym who could knock that Fox guy out,lol. :lol:

Yeah, Fox was throwing some wild shots in there and he apparently never heard the rule about keeping your hands up to protect yourself.
Motor City Sam
09-13-2007, 09:31 PM
Holy cow, Patrick Byrd's MOTHER is working his corner for his fight with Paris! I don't think I have ever seen that before.
rayrayv123
09-13-2007, 09:32 PM
By the way...I may not be in the gym until aroun 5:30 p.m. tomorrow but I'll be there until 8.Saturday will still be from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
rayrayv123
09-13-2007, 09:35 PM
HAHAHAHA.....Holy shit can Paris punch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :happy
brooklyn1550
09-13-2007, 09:40 PM
Paris is very impressive....good shoulder roll defense, nice counter puncher, good body puncher, and so far, he has shown good power. If he can continue to improve, he can go places. I've seen boxing writers compare him to some excellent fighters.

I could see Fox's punches coming in my sleep!
Motor City Sam
09-13-2007, 09:40 PM
HAHAHAHA.....Holy shit can Paris punch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :happy

He's got fast hands, too. Probably needs to tighten up his defense as he steps up in class, but that punching was impressive. Those body shots he landed on Byrd looked like they hurt.

Nice of Paris to show a little sportsmanship after the fight, shaking hands with Byrd's corner and hugging his Mom. (I still can't get over the fact that Mom works Byrd's corner. )
Motor City Sam
09-13-2007, 09:42 PM
Paris is very impressive....good shoulder roll defense, nice counter puncher, good body puncher, and so far, he has shown good power. If he can continue to improve, he can go places.

I could see Fox's punches coming in my sleep!

Saying Fox telegraphs his punches is an insult to Telegraph Road. (A joke only Detroiters would truly appreciate.)
brooklyn1550
09-13-2007, 09:43 PM
Saying Fox telegraphs his punches is an insult to Telegraph Road. (A joke only Detroiters would truly appreciate.)

:lol:
rayrayv123
09-13-2007, 09:48 PM
Sort of like only Detroiters can pronounce Gratiot and Schoenner Roads?:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Hey Brooklyn...you know that my fight was moved to Oct 13th right?I couldn't remember if you had replyed to my message or not.Thats awesome that you and Sam are coming out...I gaurentee a show...I usually don't put on bad fights...lots of punches lots of action.
brooklyn1550
09-13-2007, 09:50 PM
Sort of like only Detroiters can pronounce Gratiot and Schoenner Roads?:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Hey Brooklyn...you know that my fight was moved to Oct 13th right?I couldn't remember if you had replyed to my message or not.Thats awesome that you and Sam are coming out...I gaurentee a show...I usually don't put on bad fights...lots of punches lots of action.

Yup, I got the PM:good I'll do my best to try and make it. I love going to amateur fight cards, although it's been a while since I've gone to one.
rayrayv123
09-13-2007, 09:52 PM
Cool bro...appreciate it!
Motor City Sam
09-13-2007, 09:53 PM
Rahman looks better than he did a few months ago in New York when he beat Sykes by UD, but I still feel like he owes me forty bucks for the tickets I bought for that fight.

Ryan, while more technically sound than Fox, certainly seemed in over his head against the Rock.

Hasim still needs to drop another 10-15 pounds.