If you’re a big boxing fan and you missed the fight then you better hope that somebody posted it in youtube or Versus re-airs it soon. A great bout between a boxer and a slugger with occasional street brawling. Best of all, for personal reasons, I went against the odds and predicted the fight winner and result on the dot. I really have to start waging big time soon. Haiti-born Jean Pascal who was a +140 day before the fight dethroned Romania-born Adrian Diaconu to win the WBC Light Heavyweight title via a unanimous decision. Pascal’s game plan worked to perfection as he kept his distance often and engaged only when he finds the opening. Diaconu’s brawling tactics didn’t work as he can’t seem to catch Pascal consistently. The fifth round, in my opinion, is one for the archives classic. Pascal knocked Diaconu down with a left while on his back foot. Diaconu took the 8-count but in the last 30 seconds, he got the upper hand with a right that wobbled Pascal grasping for dear life to finish the round. The rest of the fight kept me on my toes expecting brisk action that didn’t disappoint. I was just surprised that the Montreal crowd was booing whenever there’s a lull in the action. It was quite a tough crowd to please but I’m sure they ended up satisfied with the way both boxers fought. The win will open better opportunities for Pascal. My first and foremost wish is a slugfest against the winner between Chad Dawson and Glen Johnson, which can possibly be for the Ring title. A possibility if Bernard Hopkins is toppled from his top spot which, I believe should be likely having been inactive for 8 months now and more once Dawson and Johnson meets in the ring. Ring; ESPN; Boxing Scene; Fight News
Prediction Results:
Like I said a Pascal upset by decision. Man! I’m good. Pardon me for I need to take modesty aside sometimes.
My record is now 35-4-3. Romania is down to 1 titleholder in Lucian Bute who was incidentally ring side supporting his compatriot. Haiti is back in the tally since Joachim Alcine was dethroned July last year. Here’s the updated list.
Prediction Results:
Like I said a Pascal upset by decision. Man! I’m good. Pardon me for I need to take modesty aside sometimes.
My record is now 35-4-3. Romania is down to 1 titleholder in Lucian Bute who was incidentally ring side supporting his compatriot. Haiti is back in the tally since Joachim Alcine was dethroned July last year. Here’s the updated list.
As of June 20, 2009
Rank | Country | No. of Titles | Title Holders |
1st (2 are tied) | Mexico | 9 |
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1st (2 are tied) | USA | 9 |
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3rd | Puerto Rico | 7 |
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4th | Ukraine | 5 |
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5th (4 are tied) | Argentina | 4 |
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5th (4 are tied) | Armenia | 4 |
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5th (4 are tied) | Japan | 4 |
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5th (4 are tied) | Panama | 4 |
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9th | Philippines | 3 |
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10th (4 are tied) | Hungary | 2 |
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10th (4 are tied) | Poland | 2 |
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10th (4 are tied) | Thailand | 2 |
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10th (4 are tied) | Venezuela | 2 |
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14th (12 are tied) | Colombia | 1 |
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14th (12 are tied) | Denmark | 1 |
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14th (12 are tied) | Germany | 1 |
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14th (12 are tied) | Ghana | 1 |
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14th (12 are tied) | Haiti | 1 |
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14th (12 are tied) | Indonesia | 1 |
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14th (12 are tied) | Italy | 1 |
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14th (12 are tied) | Nicaragua | 1 |
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14th (12 are tied) | Romania | 1 |
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14th (12 are tied) | Russia | 1 |
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14th (12 are tied) | South Africa | 1 |
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14th (12 are tied) | UK | 1 |
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