Lucas Matthysse-Viktor Postol - Sat/HBO/BN. Fact.

I watched Postol's fight with Aydin and a few random rounds against old Corley. For a beanpole he uses his height/length/range really well. Jab, right hand and nifty on his feet too. Even though he has just 11 KOs in 27 fights he looks a respectful puncher.

However, I'm surprised they're so close in the betting.

Matthysse - 8/15
Postol - 15/8

Matthysse is a P4P top sparko merchant, underrated boxer, and his level of opposition is on a total different level to Postol's. Both Aydin and old Corley briefly rocked him. If Matthysee rocks you good luck.

It looks pretty straight forward to me, either Postol will outbox him at range - 3/1 to win on PTS. Or Matthysse will blast his head into outer space - EVS (generally).

Matthysse has ironed out 25 bods inside 3 rounds - 12/1

Been looking forward to this fight for ages. Still going on gut feeling of upset win for Postol.
Matthyse needs this win. He needs his belt back and surely there will be a big fight for him next of he wins this.
Postol is good. I just feel like he needs a proper athlete in front of him to defeat him.

I think this fight is more about a dodgy style match up for Matthyse.

Damn haven't heard of Lucas in a while. Exciting fighter, leaves it all out there. Should be a high octane fight. Once again my work schedule will screw up my ability to watch it but since it's HBO I should be able to catch the replay on Monday. Hope to see Lucas prevail. When was Lucas last fight and whom against. Was it over three months ago. I probably missed it due to work again.

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Damn haven't heard of Lucas in a while. Exciting fighter, leaves it all out there. Should be a high octane fight. Once again my work schedule will screw up my ability to watch it but since it's HBO I should be able to catch the replay on Monday. Hope to see Lucas prevail. When was Lucas last fight and whom against. Was it over three months ago. I probably missed it due to work again.

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I thought it was against provodnikov and it was a while ago, no idea when it was but this year certainly.. Great fight.

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Damn haven't heard of Lucas in a while. Exciting fighter, leaves it all out there. Should be a high octane fight. Once again my work schedule will screw up my ability to watch it but since it's HBO I should be able to catch the replay on Monday. Hope to see Lucas prevail. When was Lucas last fight and whom against. Was it over three months ago. I probably missed it due to work again.

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I thought it was against provodnikov and it was a while ago, no idea when it was but this year certainly.. Great fight.

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Yes yes think you are right. That was a good fight. Prod is another one who leaves it all out. Still young, should have many good fights in front of him unless he gets punch drunk to soon from his lack of defense. Roach was talking about a Manny v Prod fight after the Algeri fight but I'm sure that won't happen now.

Sorry, off topic. Looking forward to seeing Lucas again. I'll have to avoid the forum until I get to see the fight, or avoid boxing talk for a few days.

Matthysse-Postol promo video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tavwt0Ioas

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Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus

Been looking forward to this fight for ages. Still going on gut feeling of upset win for Postol.
Matthyse needs this win. He needs his belt back and surely there will be a big fight for him next of he wins this.
Postol is good. I just feel like he needs a proper athlete in front of him to defeat him.

I think this fight is more about a dodgy style match up for Matthyse.

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Same but I'm not sure I'd call it an upset at this point. I think the Aydin fight will serve Postol well in this one although Lucas is a better boxer then Aydin. Postols climb has been well managed and this is a classic new guard vs old guard kind of fight. I think Lucas will come out head hunting just like he did with Garcia and the same kind of fight will unfold only a much cleaner boxing display by Victor. I doubt he stops Lucas although I never thought he'd stop Aydin. I think Postol wins a clear ud but will be cheering for Lucas to get him out before the tables turn.

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Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus

Been looking forward to this fight for ages. Still going on gut feeling of upset win for Postol.
Matthyse needs this win. He needs his belt back and surely there will be a big fight for him next of he wins this.
Postol is good. I just feel like he needs a proper athlete in front of him to defeat him.

I think this fight is more about a dodgy style match up for Matthyse.

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Same but I'm not sure I'd call it an upset at this point. I think the Aydin fight will serve Postol well in this one although Lucas is a better boxer then Aydin. Postols climb has been well managed and this is a classic new guard vs old guard kind of fight. I think Lucas will come out head hunting just like he did with Garcia and the same kind of fight will unfold only a much cleaner boxing display by Victor. I doubt he stops Lucas although I never thought he'd stop Aydin. I think Postol wins a clear ud but will be cheering for Lucas to get him out before the tables turn.

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I agree.. looks like the decks stacked against Lucas. The Height difference shocked me a little watching the press conference. Roach seems to have to Postol in a bigger pacquiao mold where he likes to feast off of brawlers (like aydin and Lundy) and keep his hands busy and move in and out. No doubt hes picking somodio's brain based off the provo fight.
Lucas can find himself behind the eight ball early like he did against molina if he plays into that game plan. Head hunting, as you say and trying to wind up for those big counters that Postol will be trying to bait him with. Lucas best chances, lay in those exchanges. He's gotta be first and be last, which will be harder than he expected with the reach disadvantage. He'll also need to mix it up on the inside and take the body first and finish up top. Most importantly he's gotta take away Postols mobility by corralling him and cutting off the ring. Specifically bridging that gap fast when Postols at the end of a flurry and on the retreat, and back him straight into a corner. Easier said than done, but hopefully lucas pulls it off.

This fight is too close for me to call. I really like both guys.

Lucas may have to hurt him early to change the kind of long, at a distance kind of fight that will frustrate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=0nyEYvy2jy4

Postol will probably be able to keep it relatively even for five or six rounds and could easily be winning but eventually a fight will break out and he'll get sparked.

Good fight and Postol can make it very ugly and have Matthysse playing catch up. Lucas best weapon may be to keep jab stabbing the body first and foremost, Postol lays over himself at times and it'll leave that chin hanging like a lantern. Matthysse for all his power and force is also pretty composed and a solid boxer. The co feature is very solid old guard vs new guard with Soto fighting Orozco.

Soto seems to have been around since the dinosaurs (i'm actually 5 years older than him). What a fighter. Thought he was washed up years ago then goes on another little run.

65-8-2 is more impressive to me than many a fighter with an 0.

Matthysse will win he is a beast. Who is Postol?

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Soto seems to have been around since the dinosaurs (i'm actually 5 years older than him). What a fighter. Thought he was washed up years ago then goes on another little run.

65-8-2 is more impressive to me than many a fighter with an 0.

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Actually looking more forward to this one than Broner fight ;D Def a remarkable record and could wind up similar to Soto war with Antillon. Big balls move by a bit green Orozco. Soto in tip top form could turn this into man v boy.

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Originally Posted by Fenster

Soto seems to have been around since the dinosaurs (i'm actually 5 years older than him). What a fighter. Thought he was washed up years ago then goes on another little run.

65-8-2 is more impressive to me than many a fighter with an 0.

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Actually looking more forward to this one than Broner fight ;D Def a remarkable record and could wind up similar to Soto war with Antillon. Big balls move by a bit green Orozco. Soto in tip top form could turn this into man v boy.

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All three fights are intriguing in different respects.

What tune can we elect the fight?

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What tune can we elect the fight?

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All that alcohol isn't going to go well with your training programme.

You can probably elect them being in the ring about 4 am our tune.

Does anybody have a Broner stream please?

Actually no, it's west coast, it'll be later.

Ramirez-Partida is a decent undercard fight. I'm not sure Ramirez does much at world level.

I'm hoping Spicoli gives another excellent account of the action. Some of you guys say things like, "Oh man, that was brutal!" and nothing else, which is brutal on me.
Spicoli is the man!

Can't get the vision of Orozco being out on his feet with Huerta out of my head.

Soto literally looks 50 prior to the bell ;D.

Soto has landed some decent stuff in the first. Orozco has a tiny neck and plenty jawline to aim at.

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I'm hoping Spicoli gives another excellent account of the action. Some of you guys say things like, "Oh man, that was brutal!" and nothing else, which is brutal on me.
Spicoli is the man!

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I just run on a lot man. Why not enjoy it outloud with like minded fans ;D

These fellas are laying bricks last minute of 2nd

Soto's face looks better after he's done a few rounds.

Youth served in 5th, Orozco put it on and worked him..did much better getting out of the way

stream please??

Absolute BS point deduct from Orozco in 9th..looked like a Soto insurance policy. Not warned for low blows at all???

Orozco better go balls out last round, total coin flip here

Win or lose I'm not very impressed with Orozco.

98-91 Orozco, well that was crap. Thought he did a number last couple rounds on older Soto but first half he was being threaded with sharp shots.

You could see the same thing on both cards...HBO and SHO Close fights that the cards really reflect an agenda, or just blatant favoritism.

Nice rough house round, short left hooks by Lucas in 1st. Postol has looked for ref 3 times..

What was Postol's weight tonight?? He looks waaay bigger than Matthysse.

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What was Postol's weight tonight?? He looks waaay bigger than Matthysse.

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I bet he's a full blown mid.

I can't fault Matthysse with the behind the head, Postol is near draping himself over the neck in close. Jack Reis is going to literally explode in the ring soon ;D 2-0 Lucas

Gotta hand it to Lucas. Last time out he fights the indestructible Provo...... and now he's fighting a dude that must outweigh him by 30 pounds.

guys is round 4 just coming to an end live ? just got home and for some reason hbo doesnt show up on my cable guide so i am not sure if i am watching the east feed or delayed west.

Postol is fighting smart.

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guys is round 4 just coming to an end live ? just got home and for some reason hbo doesnt show up on my cable guide so i am not sure if i am watching the east feed or delayed west.

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You're live.