Forbes Has Some Advantages Over ODLH

[BoomBoom]

Physically he may be overmatched but he has some advantages mentally. I think he is with the perfect trainer for him in Jeff Mayweather. Jeff isnt the attention seeking, self-proclaimed greatest trainer like his brothers, but hes a good trainer who stands behind his fighters. Him and Forbes seem to have a lot in common and both feel they have something to prove. I dont think Oscar or Floyd Sr. feel they have something to prove in this fight and that could be a mistake. On paper it doesnt look like Forbes has any kind of chance against Oscar. But in boxing upsets do happen. This fight means a lot more to Forbes than it does to Oscar. Personally, I see Oscar winning the fight but look for Forbes to make a good account of himself and make a Oscar-Floyd rematch even less attractive. Forbes will accomplish something even if he loses...

[bigragu]

Physically he may be overmatched but he has some advantages mentally. I think he is with the perfect trainer for him in Jeff Mayweather. Jeff isnt the attention seeking, self-proclaimed greatest trainer like his brothers, but hes a good trainer who stands behind his fighters. Him and Forbes seem to have a lot in common and both feel they have something to prove. I dont think Oscar or Floyd Sr. feel they have something to prove in this fight and that could be a mistake. On paper it doesnt look like Forbes has any kind of chance against Oscar. But in boxing upsets do happen. This fight means a lot more to Forbes than it does to Oscar. Personally, I see Oscar winning the fight but look for Forbes to make a good account of himself and make a Oscar-Floyd rematch even less attractive. Forbes will accomplish something even if he loses...

The only advantage Forbes has over ODLH is in running the 40. The experience, power, style and abilities are all in ODLH's corner. This is almost a lose lose for ODLH. Wins and he beats a smaller/inferior man. Lose and he has to retire IMMEDIATELY! This is looking bad for Forbes.

[BoomBoom]

Physically he may be overmatched but he has some advantages mentally. I think he is with the perfect trainer for him in Jeff Mayweather. Jeff isnt the attention seeking, self-proclaimed greatest trainer like his brothers, but hes a good trainer who stands behind his fighters. Him and Forbes seem to have a lot in common and both feel they have something to prove. I dont think Oscar or Floyd Sr. feel they have something to prove in this fight and that could be a mistake. On paper it doesnt look like Forbes has any kind of chance against Oscar. But in boxing upsets do happen. This fight means a lot more to Forbes than it does to Oscar. Personally, I see Oscar winning the fight but look for Forbes to make a good account of himself and make a Oscar-Floyd rematch even less attractive. Forbes will accomplish something even if he loses...

The only advantage Forbes has over ODLH is in running the 40. The experience, power, style and abilities are all in ODLH's corner. This is almost a lose lose for ODLH. Wins and he beats a smaller/inferior man. Lose and he has to retire IMMEDIATELY! This is looking bad for Forbes.

I think is a Win-Win for frobes and L-L for Oscar. Forbres has a chance of a lifetime and im sure he will make the best of it. If he suceeds at making Oscar look bad, a PFB rematch will look even more ridiculous and there will be less public interest than there already is.

[Taeth]

I think people should watch Cotto-Gomez

[:::PSL:::]

I wouldn't be surprised if an upset happens either. I don't think his power and endurance will be effective, knowing that he's struggling/struggled to make 147. Tsk! tsk! That's a bad sign right there. Heck, let's not forget too that he had a hard time making 154 about a year ago.

[BoomBoom]

I think people should watch Cotto-Gomez

Forbes has better skills than Gomez and Oscar isnt prime like Cotto. This fight is alot different imo. But yeah it is possible that it will go that way but i dont see Oscar beating him with ease.

[The Fightfan]

Two words Grady Brewer.This guy did beat him convincingly and I think De La Hoya is world's above Brewer.Forbes is too small,he may be quicker but by the end of the day it's like watching a lightweight with no punch fighting a middleweight.

[p4pking]

I wouldn't be surprised if an upset happens either. I don't think his power and endurance will be effective, knowing that he's struggling/struggled to make 147. Tsk! tsk! That's a bad sign right there. Heck, let's not forget too that he had a hard time making 154 about a year ago.

Oscar didn't have any trouble making 154, and I doubt he will have making 150 either. He isn't even training in altitude, there's no way he's actually having to drain himself seriously. Furthermore, there is no way his power will not be effective against Forbes. Steve is just a much smaller man with nowhere near the physicality to stand up to Oscar. It's a handpicked opponent. I can agree with the threads sentiment with regards to Forbes and Jeff Mayweather having a lot to prove in this fight as opposed to Floyd sr and Oscar, but I just don't see it as being enough to offset the huge edge Oscar has physically. I really don't see any way Forbes does as much as making him look bad, Oscar is an excellent fighter with fast hands of his own, Forbes won't even be the faster fighter. It's just a tune up for the Floyd rematch, somewhat reasonably slick and fast to keep Oscar sharp, but nowhere near enough to actually pose real threats.

[Kev]

Physically he may be overmatched but he has some advantages mentally. I think he is with the perfect trainer for him in Jeff Mayweather. Jeff isnt the attention seeking, self-proclaimed greatest trainer like his brothers, but hes a good trainer who stands behind his fighters. Him and Forbes seem to have a lot in common and both feel they have something to prove. I dont think Oscar or Floyd Sr. feel they have something to prove in this fight and that could be a mistake. On paper it doesnt look like Forbes has any kind of chance against Oscar. But in boxing upsets do happen. This fight means a lot more to Forbes than it does to Oscar. Personally, I see Oscar winning the fight but look for Forbes to make a good account of himself and make a Oscar-Floyd rematch even less attractive. Forbes will accomplish something even if he loses...

The only advantage Forbes has over ODLH is in running the 40. The experience, power, style and abilities are all in ODLH's corner. This is almost a lose lose for ODLH. Wins and he beats a smaller/inferior man. Lose and he has to retire IMMEDIATELY! This is looking bad for Forbes.

Bigaru! I thought you had disappeared, good to see you back on the boards buddy!

[Tins06]

From my point of view Forbes only advantage is DLH might have some pity and not blast him out in a few rounds.

DLH is not gonna wanna be embaresed.He'll be in good shape come fight night.

[Galaxy]

I agree that DLH is going to be (probably/ hopefully) near his best for this fight because a huge money fight with Mayweather is looming but we all saw what happened when he fought Sturm & a huge money fight with Hopkins was looming!

All I'm saying is it isn't implausible to think an upset can't happen, I mean DLH has been out of action for a year! Forbes is a pretty slick guy with a thick beard!

I don't see Oscar losing but I wouldn't be surprised to see it go the distance with Forbes having his successes along the way!

[CutMeMick]

The only advantage Forbes has is that ODLH is struggling to make weight.
Which IMO is a HUGE advantage to have.

[:::PSL:::]

The only advantage Forbes has is that ODLH is struggling to make weight.
Which IMO is a HUGE advantage to have.

I have the same opinion. No doubt Forbes will dig DLH's body.

[killersheep]

The Breakdown

Forbes
33-5-0
9 KOs
Height: 5' 7 1/2"
Reach: 68"
Age: 31 - Advantage


De La Hoya
38-5-0 - Adavantage
30 KOs - Advantage
Height: 5' 10 1/2" - Advantage
Reach: 73" - Advantage
Age: 35