Let’s Try This Again: Andre Berto Vs. Victor Ortiz II
In a rematch of their 2011 fight of the year, take a look back at my first Berto-Ortiz prediction to get a sense of which way I’m leaning in 2012. The year may have changed, by my prediction largely remains the same. Berto still has the faster hands, better conditioning, better footwork, is slightly harder [...]
Read More...Andre Ward (24-0, 13 KO’s) vs Carl Froch (28-1, 20 KO’s) Prediction
With all due respect to Lucian Bute, when Andre Ward and Carl Froch meet in Atlantic City, New Jersey in a little over two weeks, the two best super middleweights in the world will be facing each other. And I’m not saying this because I feel that Bute isn’t a worthy champion. It’s just that [...]
Read More...Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) vs. Lamont Peterson (29-1, 15 KO’s)
Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) vs. Lamont Peterson (29-1, 15 KO’s) is a fight where you clearly have to favor Khan, but Peterson’s boxing skills, toughness and the fact that he’s fighting in his hometown of Washington, D.C. can not be whisked away. Here’s how I break down the fight: Both men have shown that [...]
Read More...Let’s Do It Again: The Case of Cotto-Margarito, Part II
Before Miguel Cotto (36-2, 29 KO’s) met Antonio Margarito (38-7, 27 KO’s) over three years ago in their first bout, I incorrectly predicted that Cotto would defeat Margarito easier than expected. However, I feel that my original prediction may have been correct were it not for the “helping hands” that plaster of Paris provided for [...]
Read More...No Mayweather, No Problem: Pacquiao Meets Marquez Again
A little over a year ago, when it was apparent that a Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight was not in the offing, I suggested that Pac Man fight Juan Manuel Marquez for a third time. My wish has come true. Better later than never, right? Well, not exactly, as I feel this fight is [...]
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