Campbell vs. Guzman?

Good fight. If I were Nate, I dont know if I would have taken this fight as my first defense. But that just goes to show how much of a warrior Nate is, you got to respect that fact that he is not ducking strong competition and always gives the fight fans good fights.

Guzman is a great boxer, but I dont think he'll be strong enough to hold nate off of his ass! I see campbell going in behind his jab, pushing the more fast, elusive Diaz to the ropes and beating the body. Granted, I do see Guzman being able to win some of those rounds, it'll be a close fight but I dont think that Guzman has enough fire power to hold back Nate. Nate is still hungrier, hungrier than ever now!

thoughts?

I can't really get a handle on how this fight will play out - but i'm pretty sure Guzman will outclass Campbell.. without thrashing him.

I go for Guzman he is very strong i think he is to slick for Nate.

I think Guzman will win and then not get enough credit for it after the fact (especially from Pac fans). I'm a negative person. :(

Joan Guzman wins and i think he maybe the best Lightweight and could beat anyone IMO.

wow, so far all of you are siding with guzman on this one. however, do u think that he'll be as strong at 135?

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Originally Posted by EricKelly

wow, so far all of you are siding with guzman on this one. however, do u think that he'll be as strong at 135?

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I don't think he will be as strong but he'll be plenty slick. I have to give Campbell credit he is as smart as they come in the ring. I'm taking Guzman by decision though.

Call me crazy, but I like Nate in this fight. Guzman's domination of Soto is still in everyones head, but let's not forget the Nate beat Diaz, who thoroughly beat Kats, and Kats pushed Casamayor for all he was worth. He was ahead on two scorecards when he got KO'd.

Guzman's best wins have been over Soto and Barrios, and Barrios just lost to Rocky Juarez. I like Guzman and think he's a very skilled fighter, but Nate is no pushover and overall has fought the better competition on the bigger stages. Guzmam looked like Floyd Mayweather against Soto, but he's in against a guy on much higher level in Nate Campbell.

Nate has been inconsistent throughout his career, and he could totally put up a stinker, but if Nate shows up with his A game, Guzman is going to be in for a surprise.

yea he will be strong its just a few pounds but im rooting for campbell pressure will be the key for him

not really seen much of campbell, just a few fights including the last one in which he boxed brilliantly against diaz. i think itll be close but am giving guzman the edge, his slickness should win it for him.

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Originally Posted by RozzySean

Call me crazy, but I like Nate in this fight. Guzman's domination of Soto is still in everyones head, but let's not forget the Nate beat Diaz, who thoroughly beat Kats, and Kats pushed Casamayor for all he was worth. He was ahead on two scorecards when he got KO'd.

Guzman's best wins have been over Soto and Barrios, and Barrios just lost to Rocky Juarez. I like Guzman and think he's a very skilled fighter, but Nate is no pushover and overall has fought the better competition on the bigger stages. Guzmam looked like Floyd Mayweather against Soto, but he's in against a guy on much higher level in Nate Campbell.

Nate has been inconsistent throughout his career, and he could totally put up a stinker, but if Nate shows up with his A game, Guzman is going to be in for a surprise.

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Thats not absurd at all. I see this as a 50-50 fight . Nate is an under rated boxer no doubt. He has got it all IMO

Im leaning towards Guz though cuz Ive always thought he was p4p material . Im wondering whther Nate used up everything he has left in the tank to beat Diaz . This will be Guzmans toughets fight yet but he will get the nod in a close fight

Guzman to win this by either late stoppage or UD12

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Originally Posted by tysonbruno

Guzman to win this by either late stoppage or UD12

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I think by UD. I don't see Guzman stopping Campbell

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Originally Posted by tysonbruno

Guzman to win this by either late stoppage or UD12

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I think he'll win, but no way does Guzman stop Campbell.

i go for oldy Campbell here. He is a natural 135 and been there against badass of the division. Guzman looks great at 122 but above he look just like an ordinary boxer. Don't get me wrong here, i know he is a gifted boxer at 122 but when he is at 130, he cannot do what he does at 122, how much more at 135. I think Guzman is overrated a bit. He only have 2 significant bouts above 122 and he didn't dominate them. Against Soto he didnt dominate just run and against Barrios who is having a hard time making the weight and already lost before the fight. Both Soto and Barrios are only gatekeepers at 130. I maybe wrong but thats how i see it.

I think Guzman is one of those somewhat over-rated fighters. He does move in and out very quickly, making him a great master of timing, but... he lacks offensive arsenal in his armory. He relies mostly on his speed than his punches, which is usually limited to his favorite short hooks, mostly effective at short ranges. I have to say that he does use them very well but I think they are not enough against really good fighters. I think a good counter-puncher can effectively neutralize his limited offense. So far he has shown his skill against mostly mediocre fighters, the bests being Barrios and Soto, both pure punchers but a mediocre fighters nevertheless, IMO. I think fighters like Marquez can handle him pretty well.

So I think Guzman is a fighter ready to be exposed, and I think Campbell has what it takes to expose that weakness of his. And therefore, I'm going with Campbell to win this fight...


...or Guzman can choose to run all day, but that won't win him the fight either...

This fight bothers me. The more I think about it the more I get that nagging feeling. Guzman style is all wrong for Campbell. I know that. But Guzman jumping up in weight yet again concerns me. It's no secret he left his power 3 divisions down. He has nothing to keep Campbell honest. And Campbell knows it. I wouldn't be surprise if Campbell bully his ass all night. In fact I'm running with it. I'm going with Campbell. And I decided to put $250 on it.

This is a hard one to call.....i'll just take a guess and say that guzmans movement and speed will be enough for him to win. I don't see him getting the chance to bully guzman the way he did diaz, guzman will stick and move his way to a couple belts. I think you can make arguments for either guy.

man i barely post here anymore...i contented myself in just reading everybody's posts. anyway.. i think that guzman is a slick fighter and all. he is skilled but as we all know that he left his punching power at 122. and as skilled as guzman can be, he tends to trade punches thinking he still has the power. like what he did with soto. if soto caught him flush in that fight, it could have been lights out for him. even floyd sr who is a defense specialist could not prevent guzzy from standing toe to toe because he is an "old" fighter. hes about 32 now if im not mistaking. as the saying goes "you cant teach an old dog new tricks"

I wonder whos gonna be number 1 lightweight on Sunday , Casa , Campbell , Guzman , Khan ( joke )

I think Guz has the chance to make a statement and dazzle and if he does so taking the belts he will make the division his . I see the Casa - Marquez fight being close and indecisive.

Should Campbell beats Guzman though I think he should be ranked number 1

guzman will run all day so nates pressure will be the key...if guzman wins though with his typical boring style then expect him to be excluded in the jmm,diaz,casamayor equation....no promoter will risk losing money with this guy....