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Judgment at Nuremberg: David nicks Goliath in stinker
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Beast From the East Valuev wasn't supposed to lose in Germany but he did (Guardian.Co.UK)
I keep telling you guys, they have some fair judges in Germany.
Historically, Nuremberg is the city where you may find fair and impartial judges. That's where so many of the human rats associated with Hitler were brought to justice.
Now the good news.
Germany is notorious for home country favoritism in judging prizefights so it's refreshing to see that big talking Brit David Haye was awarded a 12 round majority decision over the robotic Russian Giant Nikolai Valuev Saturday night and now has the WBA heavyweight title.
It was a case of David beating Goliath.
Now the bad news...from all accounts, the matchup was a steady bore. I suppose we can look on the bright side even there and say that Pacquiao and Cotto will just be even more enthralling giving this dreadful bout.
I only saw the first two round before the Internet connection went off but I followed the round by round comments of reporter Sean Ingle on Guardian.Co.UK.
Hogan Photos/Golden Boy - Team Haye, Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer celebrate victory
The reviews were unkind to say the least.
"The winner of this fight is MMA," said one wisenheimer.
"'I've seen more aggression and better dancing on 'Strictly Come Dancing,'" said another critic.
One man really lashed out, saying he was shutting it off to go watch "Audley Harrison's greatest hits on DVD."
Final scores were a 114-114 draw vote and two 116-112 Hayemaker tallies.
There were no knockdowns and few good exchanges but Haye did rock Valuev with a one-two in the final 30 seconds but then backed away.
So good riddance to 36 year old hulk Valuev. Say hello to the brash Haye who may liven up the UK fight scene which could use a good enema at this time.
Haye may not be any great shakes as a fighter but he is a world class talker.
Don't expect him to be Lennox Lewis in achievement but his reign should be fun while it lasts.
(mlcmarley@aol.com)
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