If my conversations with fellow boxing fans here in Puerto Rico are any indication, optimism is not at an all-time high here. And if factors like the two-year layoff, the weight factor (170?!? Tito didn't do that well at 160!) aren't enough.... now the reports are that RJJ looks focused and sharp, whereas Tito looks a bit lethargic and slow.

So I'm prepared to catch hell come Saturday night. Don't get me wrong.... I'll be rooting my head off for Tito. And the rum-and-cokes will NOT be in short supply. But..........

In any case, I hope the press doesn't treat Tito too badly should he lose. He's not the first ATG to come back for another day in the spotlight. (And he won't be the last). I just hope it's a good fight.