Fights you want to see in 2016

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  1. puerto rock

    puerto rock WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Kovalev-Ward- This is a must. Ward can't avoid this forever. Winner of this would have a solid case as the number 1 pound 4 pound fighter in today's game.

    Rigo-Loma- Whomever is holding this up... Needs to just stop. All this shit about a couple of pounds being the difference as to why this fight hasn't gotten made is BS. Easily the best fight that could be made at the lower weights, and another fight where the winner would have a strong case as the best pound 4 pound fighter in the world.

    Crawford-Matthyssee- Forget Pacquiao vs Matthyssee. No need for that. This would be a great fight and may not go the distance.

    Thurman-Garcia- Danny Swift desperately needs a statement fight. His last few performances have been underwhelming. Thurman has his flaws and could probably be outboxed, but Garcia would have to bring his A-game or he's in a world of trouble here.

    Walters-Gamboa- May as well make it happen in 2016. This would be exciting. Both would go to war. I think Walters being younger and fresher, plus more active would probably come out victorious.

    Brook-Khan- I think it's clear that Khan is not getting a Mayweather fight, and probably not even a Pacquiao fight. There's no excuse to run away from this. It's a huge event. Would be a packed house at Wembley for a WORLD TITLE that he doesn't deserve. And a bigger pay day than Chris Algieri was. There's no excuse at all for this fight not happening. Khan needs to man up and stop being a bitch.

    Cotto-Canelo winner vs Triple G- Especially if it's Canelo. I suspect Cotto probably wouldn't get in the ring with Triple G. But if Canelo won I could see it happening. Either way, it would be a fight I'd like to see.


    I'd also like to see step ups in competition for both Errol Spence and Felix Verdejo. Both are ready for the top 10 of their respective divisions, and probably the division's elite to be honest. Their talent WARRANTS a step up and waiting any longer IMO just stunts the growth.

    What else?
     
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    Wlad vs. Wilder...

    Kovalev vs. Stevenson/Ward...
    GGG vs. a Top 5 168 lb'der - Assuming the Cotto-Canelo Winner Neglects Fighting Him...
    Floyd vs. Pac II/Thurman - WHEN (Not If, but WHEN) Floyd Returns to the Ring...
    Thurman vs. Porter/Garcia/Spence - Assuming he Doesn't Get a Fight w/Floyd...

    Of the Fights NOT Mentioned, That Is...



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  3. ILLUMINATI

    ILLUMINATI Roberto Duran

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    Garcia vs. Rios...a mini Cotto vs. Canelo....but on this one I hope the mejican kick his ass....or the very least Rios will bring the best out of Garcia...like Mathyssee did.

    GGG vs. Lee or the chocolate southpaw poopie.....Cotto is beating Canelo, then waiting for the Mayweather return sweepstake. Neither Lee or Chocalate are much..but at least they are not complete scrubs.

    Rigo/Loma/Walter- any combination.
     
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    puerto rock WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    I think Garcia would beat the holy hell outta Rios. If Team Garcia is looking for a fight to make Danny shine, Rios would provide that for them.
     
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    ILLUMINATI Roberto Duran

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    Probably...but Rios will keep on coming..he probably takes a huge beating...I can't stand....his style is SHIT..and UGLY...swift? more like STIFF...he's in love with that left hook...worse thing that happen to him was catching Khan with that same punch...now he just keep on throwing it....amateur mofo....AND the way he and daddy are avoiding top opponent......it piss me OFF!!!
     
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    puerto rock WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Danny is a guy who could use an extra man in his corner.

    That performance against Peterson was bad. No jabs. Wings his punches. And his energy level was LOW... Also it seems to me that Garcia fights to level of his opposition. Another trainer would help in this matter.

    I don't see Garcia beating Spence or Brook. He has a chance against Thurman but I wouldn't bet on him.

    But he definitely needs to step up and do better than he has in recent fights.
     
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    Pascals Wager Undisputed Champion

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    Joshua against a ranked HW.
     
  8. Double L

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    I would not mind seeing Broner humiliated again. Although, after being soundly defeated by Maidana and Porter it is difficult to see why deserves another spot on tv. Shouldn't those be reserved for fighters with promise? I guess as a stepping stone he could be kept on. But his next fight, which is on TV seems winnable, doesn't it?
     
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    Lomachenko-Rigondeaux

    Kovalev-Ward or GGG-Ward

    Joshua-Wilder with the winner (Joshua) fighting Klitschko
     
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    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

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    I think most of us basically have the same top 3:

    Kov-Ward
    Rigo-Loma
    GGG vs Cotto/Canelo winner

    The winners of Kov-Ward and Rigo-Loma would establish themselves as the CLEAR top 2 fighters in the world. And if Golov were to beat Lemieux, then Canelo-Cotto winner, he'd establish himself as a clear top 3.

    Other two matchups I'd love to see:

    Crawford-Matthysse: Sadly, this fight ain't gonna happen long as TC is with Top Rank and Matty Ice is with GB. I think Crawford would beat Matty Ice clearly, and establish himself in the top 5 P4P.

    Spence vs Thurman/Porter winner: Spence beats the Hell outta either one, and breaks himself into the top 10.
     
  11. Double L

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    I am pretty sure it is haymon, and not golden boy, that is a problem for tr. Is Mathysse managed by haymon? If not, I would not completely rule out a tc/matty matchup. For example, hasn't arum already said matty/pac is a possibility?

    Tc/matty would be a great fight with the outcome very much debatable.
     
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    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

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    No, Matty Ice isn't with Haymon, so hopefully you're right.

    On paper I think it could go either way, but I have a feeling that Crawford is the type of guy who fights to the level of his comp. Against Matty Ice, I think he'd take his game to a high level and prove too skillful for Matthysse.
     
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    I mean, let's let Matthysse get past Postol first, cause it's not like that's a given. I think he'll stop Postol late, but an upset is possible.
     
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    Salido vs Martinez III
    Pacquiao vs Marquez V
    Floyd vs Cotto II
    GGG v Ward
    Chavez Jr vs anyone with a pulse
     
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    Rigo-Loma
    Kov-Stevenson
    GGG-Eubank Jr
    Frampton-Quigg
    Abraham-Murray
    Brook-Khan
    DeGale-Ward
     
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    Rigondeaux vs lomachenko ain't happening.

    IF haymon is willing to work with caribbe promotions we could see rigondeaux vs santa cruz, russell jr, Frampton and mares
     
  17. Double L

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    None of those guys would face rigo. Maybe mares.
     

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