Thread: Robert Guerrero v. Malcolm Klassen

Robert Guerrero, the number #4 ranked super featherweight, is fighting Malcolm Klassen, the #5 ranked super featherweight on Saturday night in Texas for the IBF super featherweight title. At 5'8, Guerrero has a big height advantage over Klassen who stands 5'5. However, Klassen is the faster fighter both in hand and foot speed.

After failing to fight on after a cut opened over his eye in his fight against Daud Yordan of Indonesia, Guerrero lost much of his momentum. That fight was very similar to the Campbell/Bradley fight where it appeared Bradley had the edge in points before the stoppage by cut. Yordan looked notably faster and his punchers sharper; Yordan was better in those three rounds than Guerrero and it appeared Guerrero took the easy way out. It is worth mentioning that Guerrero hasn't been clamoring for a rematch with Yordan either.

As mentioned earlier, and unlike the fight against 5'7 Yordan, Guerrero holds a big height advantage over Klassen, which may be too difficult for Klassen to overcome.

I, for one, as much as Guerrero is a likable guy, think he is somewhat overrated and would not be surpised at a Klassen upset. What say you?

I do agree with most of that I think Guerrero had an off night though. I also think he took Yordan very lightly but for this I think he will be well prepared and stop Klassen.

My money is with Klassen. Golden Boy's crappy run might just continue.

Has anybody seen Klassen?

Originally Posted by OumaFan

Has anybody seen Klassen?

Just the Baloyi fight and he was impressive.

Originally Posted by bzkfn

Originally Posted by OumaFan

Has anybody seen Klassen?

Just the Baloyi fight and he was impressive.

I saw that too, I think he will just be more together than The Ghost. I'm not entirely sure it was an "off-night". Guerrero does well against guys that swing for the fences, Yordan thought his combos through, Klassen does that as well. I will say I expect this to be the most competitive match of the night.

both boxers have good records coming in except for guerrero-yordan hiccup. i'm leaning to a klassen ko/tko win for imo guerrero will be surprised with this speedy shorter opponent.

Klassen is very busy & throws punches in bunches! But I think Guerrero's height will give him trouble. If The Ghost fights smart he should take the decision, but by no means do I believe it will be an easy night. If Guerrero is anywhere near his best he wins this imo!

I'll go with Guerrero on the cards.

Originally Posted by bzkfn

Originally Posted by OumaFan

Has anybody seen Klassen?

Just the Baloyi fight and he was impressive.

He is very good and will win tonight.