Reply #4: A shitty, sloppy fight. [View All]

[dr.zoidberg]

Raheem performed three takedowns on Freitas and looked to be off balance the entire night. This happens because he crouches so low that a light breeze could knock him over. Both men clinched a great deal, with Raheem, IMO, being the instigator more often than not. I had Freitas winning 115-113. I felt that Frietas started strong and ended strong as well. I can see where people could have Raheem winning, as the fight was very close. I felt that Freitas landed the better, cleaner punches. Raheem had his moments, but failed to capitalize on them. Raheem did a great job when he used his double jab, but the problem was he didn't use it often enough.

The first fight featured Andre Ward against Andy Kolle. Kolle was live, but was outclassed by Wards' superior talent. The fight also had a nasty accidental headbutt in the 6th or 7th round that led to the doctor stopping the fight. Kolle showed that at least some midwestern white guys can fight. :)

While I'm at it, the announcing team was terrible. There were times in both fights where there was dead air and the crew seemed awkward together. Also, Lennox Lewis seemed unsure of himself and was pretty much stating the obvious.