Quickie predictions…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@Oklahoman.com
Normally, I would have dedicated a nice post about this weekend’s fights. But with my other responsibilities as a HS writer, didn’t get around to it. This is a great weekend for boxing.
HBO PPV
Sergio Mora vs. Vernon Forrest II: Mora didn’t impress me in winning his title, but Forrest looked shot. And since the first encounter was so “epic,” it went from being on Showtime to being on PPV? Messed up. I’m hoping Forrest, so yeah, let’s go Forrest UD12 Mora.
Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Joel Casamayor: My brother thinks I’m nuts, but I’ve always been a fan of the Cuban. JMM only recently has become one of my fave acts in the game. This could be a blah bout with two counterpunches. I’m going to say JMM SD12 Casamayor, but Casamayor will believe he won.
Showtime
Nate Campbell vs. Joan Guzman: Kudos to Campbell. Guzman didn’t make the weight limit, but he’s still taking the fight. Of course, now Campbell’s belts are safe. I think this is fight of the night. Guzman is a slick boxer in the mold of Floyd Mayweather Jr. (all those years being trained by Floyd Sr. will do that to you). But you have to love Campbell’s aggressiveness. I’m pulling for Nate, but I think it’s going to be Guzman tonight. Guzman narrow UD Campbell.
Timothy Bradley vs. Edner Cherry: I’ve watched The Cherry Bomb so many times on ESPN2, I feel like I know him. And knowing him, I think I know he doesn’t have the firepower to be with the elite. He’s a solid 7-10th ranked contender, but Bradley should be able to handle his business. Or was the Junior Witter win a fluke? Bradley UD12 Cherry.
I also feel it will be a long night of boxing. I’m just not seeing any KOs tonight so strap in and enjoy. Oh, and have your clicker handy going back and forth b/w OU-Washington and THE Ohio State-USC games. On a side note, got Sooners and Bucks in those games.
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