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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 12:55 am
Ah Anthony the Bullet! I couldnt remember his name in my earlier post. You know, he used the same 'Smash'em mercilously' technique in his first fight against Brent. To me it seemed he used the same Flailing arms technique against Jesse. He obviously hits hard but that rapid fire punching doesnt seem to be controlled or precise. IF Anthony comes back I dont think he has a chance against Gomez or Snake. Love his hairy chest though (so I am a letch hee hee Anthony was the best eye candy in my opinion) Gomez is cute in a 'very young' way though...good dancer too
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Hootyhoot
Member
12-18-2001
| Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 6:38 am
From the very beginning, I've been hoping Jesse or Sergio won the title ... but my soft heart goes out to the losers. Let's see, is there some way we could have a boxing show where everyone wins? I'm torn between voting Jeff back in because he missed his day in the limelight, or voting Anthony back in because it was so hard to watch him lose, or ... hmmm.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 6:55 am
how many votes will anthony get for crying NOOOOOOO NOOOOOOOO NOOOOOOOO
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Bec21969
Member
09-20-2003
| Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 7:31 am
who knows how many he will get. His emotions were honest, raw and real. The fighters did not know that there was a chance of coming back.
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 7:57 am
Will the top 2 vote-getters be fighting each other or has there been any more information about how the vote will be used? It would be interesting for 1 to fight 2, 3 to fight 4, 5 to fight 6 and so on. This would give all of them another chance to fight again and would be a nice build up to the main event. They don't have to show it all on TV, but they do have to keep the Vegas crowd entertained.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 8:39 am
I thought that Jesse had some very unsportsmanlike moments in that fight. I do hope Anthony gets voted back in, totally lucky punch for Jesse.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 9:21 am
Anthony, too, had some very unsportsmanlike moments (kidney punches anyone?). Both of them were more brawlers than boxers.
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 2:36 pm
I don't know exactly what it is, but I've always liked Jessie. Not necessarily as a fighter, but I enjoy watching him. (he's definitely easy on the eyes - for my taste) I don't know who I'm hoping will win. It's been difficult to watch anyone lose (except Ahmed), and now with them being so close - it will be sooo hard. I dislike Anthony because of what he pulled with his first competition in screwing over his team with picking Brent. But, it is a game, and he had every right to do what he did. I just didn't like it. I don't follow boxing so I can't say what kind of fighter Anthony is, but based on the conversations during the show, I don't respect him as a fighter. It seemed like everyone else tried to pick a comparable or formidable opponent. So at least I can respect them as a fighter. Anthony wanted to choose a fighter he "outclassed" (is that the term they used?) to try and win the money. That's fine for the game, but I can't say that makes him a great fighter. I also grew tired of his "#1 Daddy" hat, and the choked up voice talking about his kids. IMO - it felt like he was trying to garner sympathy throughout the show. I started FF everytime he did his confessional. I totally appreciate why he wants the million dollars so badly and his love for his children. But don't ALL of the contestants have serious reasons for wanting the million dollars? It seemed like most of them had kids, and it was conveyed how they love them very much, and wanted to provide for their families. And I don't agree with any of them bringing their kids to watch the fight. I mean look what it did to Anthony's daughter! As far as who I want to come back for the Undercard fight: I think Jeff Fraza (who came down with the chicken pox) should get a shot since reasons beyond his control he never even got the chance to fight. But probably more so - one of the guys that had a split decision deserves a spot - especially Joey because he couldn't continue the fight because of the accidental head butt. I don't feel Anthony should get to fight again for reasons I stated above. I'd rather see someone in the Ceasar's ring that proved his worth as a fighter, rather than one that created the biggest sob story. But that's just my opinion.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 10:04 am
Joey wasn't exactly looking for "fair" fights either, he was strategizing as well on what would get him to the next round. In this whole thing there were two fighters that annoyed me and that was Ishe and Amhed, bring back ayone else is fine, but I would rather see Anthony back. And agreed Jesse is fine and easy on the eyes, especially with just a hint of hair on his noggin. As for the kids, I agree that they have absolutely no reason to be their to witness their parent being beaten by someone else. They should stick to the locker rooms before, possibly not even see them right after. Does anyone have the site address for Gomez' site handy? I'd like to have a read.
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 10:50 am
Here ya go. http://Alfonsosgomez.com/
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 11:14 am
Question: Does anyone know how the rest of the episodes play out? Do all four remaining boxers fight on the 24th? The top two winners against each other and the the top two losers against each other perhaps??? Just wondering....*walks away whistling*.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 11:54 am
quote: Eliminated Contender boxers will have the chance to fight again, if they're selected by audience members. According to AdAge, viewers can "vote for six boxers who did not qualify to compete for the $1 million purse on the TV show. These six will fight in three actual professional matches at Ceasar's Palace May 24 at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. EST, taking advantage of the broadband-connected at-work viewer." That's the same day that the final fight will be fought, and AdAge says that "[t]he online broadcast will be filmed for Yahoo by Mark Burnett's production staff," so it should retain the same look and feel of the series. Online voting has already begun.
http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 1:22 pm
Good find, Ladytex. That answers my question from earlier and makes a lot of sense. It would also be fun to see the semi-final losers fight each other just before the final fight.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 5:26 pm
Another interesting site has all the world middleweights ranked and surprisingly Jessie is ranked higher than all the rest of the Contender fighters. http://boxrec.com/ratings.php put middleweight in the third drop down box and hit go.
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 10:42 pm
so 6 of the 11 contestants in the voting pool will fight? That's an interesting link Ladytex (the boxing ratings). Thanks! I was surprised to see Jesse rank the highest of the Contenders, and he ranks 20th in the World and 7th in the US!
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 10:47 pm
okay, I just finished listening to an interview with Anthony over at the fishbowl. I dislike him even more now. I realize some ego has to be involved in boxing, but this guy ... sheesh ... and that number one dad mess is tired, old, and definitely NOT my opinion.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 12:20 am
Number One Dad needs to calm his daughter down. She is just too physically involved when he is fighting and it was disturbing in my opinion. I wonder what she is like in School. Anyone who browns her off probably is pounded on LOL Just a theory.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 7:46 am
McCain Boxing Bill Passes Senate On Monday, May 9th, the U.S. Senate passed the Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2005 sponsored by Senator John McCain. The bill, passed by unanimous consent, builds on prior Congressional efforts to shore up the integrity of professional boxing and improve health and safety protections for its athletes. The bill would also establish the U.S. Boxing Commission, which would be a regulatory entity charged with overseeing professional boxing and setting basic uniform standards for the sport. "Professional boxing remains the only major sport in the United States that does not have a strong, centralized association, league, or other regulatory body to establish and enforce uniform rules and practices," said Senator John McCain. "The failure of the sport to self-regulate and of states to properly oversee professional boxing leads to only one reasonable conclusion: it is well past the time to create a United States Boxing Commission for the sake of protecting the integrity of the sport and the health and safety of its athletes."
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 8:12 am
Yay, Sen. McCain. Definitely a step in the right direction. Legal, thanks for posting that. 
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 10:13 am
And who pays for this???
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 10:34 am
Apparently we will, Mary. But since boxing refuses to regulate itself, big bro needs to step in to ensure the safety of competitors as well as ensuring honest competitions for the fans to view (and bet on!).
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 8:44 pm
anyone watch?? both definitely gave it their all - i really like alfomso - now i almost want him and joey in the undercard - so so much integrity and respect for the others have you noticed they always show jesse lying in his bed when they shoot in that bedroom with others sitting around - but he is very cute with his face sticking out from under the covers.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 10:32 pm
I watched, Legalboxer. That fight was awesome ... I hated to see either boxer lose. Alphonso def deserves to be on the undercard. I'd heard that he had to get surgery for a broken jaw after this fight. He took some hits, didn't he?
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Sassynegal
Member
01-21-2005
| Monday, May 16, 2005 - 6:42 am
Awesome, awesome show. YOu know what I hate about this show versus other reality shows - it breaks my heart to see one lose as this is thier life and could be thier chance to make something of themselves. I am glad Peter won and would love to see him win the whole thing but I'd be ok with either victory if it's a Peter/Sergio finale!!
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Metoo
Member
02-22-2005
| Monday, May 16, 2005 - 7:53 am
It was a great show. I am hoping for a Peter/Sergio finale also.
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