Combat Canadiens de Montréal

Chad Dawson (29-0, 17 KO) vs. Jean Pascal (25-1, 16 KO)

Montreal Canada is famous for producing some of the most best fighters in the world. Here is just a few of them, Lucian Bute, Jean Pascal, George St-Pierre, David Lemieux, Adonis Stevenson, and Patrick Cote. It is not surprising that the very diverse city has spawned all these great fighters. However people are surprised to see that the fight fans are even more rabid then their toughest fighters. If you have ever been in the Bell Centre on fight night then you know that the electricity in the air is second to none. Anytime they have a fight of any kind from boxing to mma they sell out the arenas. Montreal's own George St-Pierre is one of the biggest draws that the UFC has. It doesn't matter if it selling a gate, or tuning in on PPV they generate huge numbers. Every foreign fighter that comes to fight in Montreal talks about how awesome the energy in the building, and how great the fans are. American fight fans should learn from our neighbors from the north, and do the same. The reason that Chad Dawson is fighting in Montreal is because he can't generate the crowds, or money in Connecticut, that Pascal can in Canada. They support their fighters to the very end, and they will do that tonight with Jean Pascal. Jean Pascal is facing Chad Dawson his toughest challenge as a professional boxer. The WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal has a stellar record at (25-1, 16KO). The problem is he is going against the best fighter in the light heavyweight division Chad Dawson. Pascal is coming off a good win against Silvio Branco, sandwiched between 2 great wins over the tough Adrian Diaconu. He will be putting his WBC light heavyweight strap up against Dawson's IBO title. He will need to bring his "A" game if he has any chance to win in this one. In order to win he will have to tap into the legendary energy of the Montreal fans that so many fighters have done before him. If you can't make it to the Bell Centre in Montreal Canada, then you must tune in to HBO and watch this great match up. I know that the crowd will be in this fight. If you have never felt, or witnessed the energy you will not want to miss the fight tonight.

LUCIAN BUTE: le champion superbe imbattable

Lucian Bute TKO 3 Edison Miranda TIME: 1:20

The Bell Centre in Monteral Canada was packed with fight fans cheering for their victorious hero Lucian Bute. The power punching Edison Miranda was supposed to be a tough test but Bute made it look easy. The speed difference was apparent from the opening bell, and that gave Lucian a definite edge. His foot work was superb as well, and it frustrated Miranda. Bute was beating him to the punch in every exchange. He was just too fast, and skilled for the power punching brute from Columbia. This was supossed to be a Transformed Miranda because of his new training from Joe Goosen. Bute never gave him a chance to do anything new because he wasn't there to hit. I knew that Bute would win but I had no idea it would come to quick. In the third round Edison's frustration was apperent when he got hit and was trying to show Bute he was fine. He was not fine and because of a mix of his frustration, and Bute's precision counter-punching the fight was over in an instant. Miranda charged after Bute wildly and Lucian landed a perfect uppercut right on the button. That punch sent quickly sent Miranda to the canvas face first in a heap. Even though Miranda beat the count, referee Ernie Sharif called a halt to the bout. Don't worry it was the right decision, because he was out on his feet, and put no argument forward. The huge Canadian crowd was sent into a frenzy when the fight was deemed over. Bute has an awesome fan base in Canada and they will support him to the end. Max Kellerman said Bute remined him of Tommy Hearns. I thought that was a bit of a stretch but after the fight he said he has been watching a lot of tape of Hearns. Everyone is talking about the Super 6 Classic boxing tournament but Lucian is the real super one. I definitely think Bute is the best 168 pound fighter in the division right now. Who ever wins the tournnament will have to face the great Bute if they want to call them self the best in the super middleweight division.

OH CANADA, JEAN PASCAL WINS

Jean Pascal wins his rematch against Adrian Diaconu and retains his title, despite an injury. Diaconu started fast but faded quick, he began to wilt and loose gas early on. The early rounds were close with Diaconu pressuring, and taking the fight right to Pascal. After the 5Th round it seemed Pascal's boxing ability was getting to him because he looked considerably slower in the 6Th. Pascal used movement and combinations to constantly attack his two time foe. In the tenth round Pascal injured his shoulder and was in pain. He showed true grit and determination by boxing the championship rounds with such an injury. He won the fight on all three judges scorecards 118-110, 117-111, 117-111, to give him the unanimous decision. Canada will keep their champion at least for another fight. This win is big for Pascal because it could set up a marquee match up against Chad Dawson or another big name for a big pay day. Fights in Montreal are exciting and fun to watch because they draw such big crowds. The Canadians have a champion at super middleweight in Lucian Bute and at Light Heavyweight they have Jean Pascal, not bad.


Nick Thomas deathwish72@gmail.com

ALI FUNEKA WAS ROBBED AGAINST JOAN GUZMAN

Ali Funeka clearly won a unanimous decision against Joan Guzman but was rewarded with a draw. This was a good fight and only the bad decision made it ugly not the blood from Guzman's face. Early it looked like Joan Guzman would be able to out box the lanky South African but that was not the case. Ali pushed up his work rate with harder, straighter punches once he found his range. The amount of punishment that Guzman took was evident by the amount of blood pouring from his face and his blood stained shorts. One of the cuts was caused by an accidental butt. Although most of the blood was because of the jab and straight right hand of Funeka. Joan used his quickness and defensive skill to make Ali look off balance and miss a lot early. Once Ali found range with his jab it set him up for right hands straight up the middle. Joan Guzman showed grit and toughness by making it to the final bell but he didn't deserve the draw. He lost most rounds after the fourth as it seemed Ali became stronger as the fight went on. The scores were 116-112, which was closer than I had it, and 114-114, 114-114 that was total bullshit. The two Canadian judges must have been blind because it wasn't a close fight. Ali Funeka should have been crowned the new champ but instead the title remains vacant. This shit has to stop and judges should be held accountable for there bad decisions.

Nick Thomas deathwish72@gmail.com

BUTE-FUL WIN IN QUEBEC

Lucian Bute answered any questions that may have been lingering after his last fight with Librado Andrade by knocking him out in four. Even though he looked a little nervous against Andrade he was still his slick self. Every time Andrade rushed in with his constant pressure Bute was able to check him with his right and get back to a safe distance. He was landing his left almost from the bell and as the fight went on he started to land quick combos. When Bute was against the ropes he landed a quick left hand that Andrade walked right into with his pressure style.Andrade was dropped by a punch he didn't see and he winked at the champ when he was on the canvas, so I knew he would get up. Librado wanted to show he wasn't hurt by the punch that knocked him down so he tried to go on offense and he forgot to guard his body. You are always told to attack the body especially against a man who can take your best shots and that is just what Bute did. The punch that knocked out Andrade was an almost perfect body punch that landed directly in the stomach. I as did everyone else ithat was watching that he would not get up from this blow. Everyone in the whole world has their minds on the Super Six Classic to see who the best super middleweight is. The best super middle weight in the world might not even be in that tournament. Regardless what you think the winner of the tournament wont have claim to the super middleweight division until the fight Lucian Bute.


Nick Thomas deathwish72@gmail.com