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MikeWaters · 05-08-2007, 02:15 PM

motorcycle accident.

bluegoose · 05-08-2007, 08:07 PM

One of the greatest fights of all time was the Corrales-Castillo I title fight.

Watch the 10th round. Amazing.

[youtube]/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWL0pr1ARzQ[youtube]

SteelBlue · 05-08-2007, 08:53 PM

I only saw one of his fights. Mayweather knocked him out, but it was a good fight. Thanks for that clip goose, that was amazing stuff.

il Padrino Ute · 05-09-2007, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bluegoose

One of the greatest fights of all time was the Corrales-Castillo I title fight.

Watch the 10th round. Amazing.

[youtube]/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWL0pr1ARzQ[youtube]

That clip reminds me why I much prefer boxing to MMA and that heavyweights are far too overpaid and over-hyped. If boxing wants to save face, it needs to emphasize the lower weight divisions and give them the larger purses.

Surfah · 05-09-2007, 01:13 AM

Chico will be missed. Anyone see the pics of his bike? I can't even imagine what he must have looked like.

MikeWaters · 05-09-2007, 01:51 AM

It's not "boxing" that is ignoring the lower weight divisions. It's fans and eyeballs that are ignoring it. If you want the lower weight divisions to get more airplay, you have to watch them.

il Padrino Ute · 05-09-2007, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

It's not "boxing" that is ignoring the lower weight divisions. It's fans and eyeballs that are ignoring it. If you want the lower weight divisions to get more airplay, you have to watch them.

Excellent point. I do my part and watch it when I'm able.

I much prefer the lower weight divisions. More actual fighting and less hugging.

MikeWaters · 05-09-2007, 02:46 AM

I just watched the Corrales vs. Castillo fight, all 10 rounds, on DVD.

Amazing fight.

RIP Mr. Corrales.

05-08-2007, 02:15 PM	#1
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Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	Chico will be missed. Anyone see the pics of his bike? I can't even imagine what he must have looked like. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

05-08-2007, 08:07 PM	#2
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	One of the greatest fights of all time was the Corrales-Castillo I title fight. Watch the 10th round. Amazing. [youtube]/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWL0pr1ARzQ[youtube]

05-08-2007, 08:53 PM	#3
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	I only saw one of his fights. Mayweather knocked him out, but it was a good fight. Thanks for that clip goose, that was amazing stuff.

05-09-2007, 01:51 AM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	It's not "boxing" that is ignoring the lower weight divisions. It's fans and eyeballs that are ignoring it. If you want the lower weight divisions to get more airplay, you have to watch them.

05-09-2007, 02:46 AM	#8
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I just watched the Corrales vs. Castillo fight, all 10 rounds, on DVD. Amazing fight. RIP Mr. Corrales.