Quote Originally Posted by LEGION
Im not trying to irritate anyone by continuing this argument about cuts, but this is how I see the fight being finished. In a different post I stated how I would be happy if Rick can just go the distance with Floyd. I don't question Ricks heart or desire, but me personally just see him getting dominated, and see the uppercut as being decisive for Floyd. I WILL say this fight will be stopped from cuts, or at the least a face being closed up similar to Gatti after Floyd touched him. I know Rick would rather get k.o.'d than have a ref stop it, but just because Rick EXPECTS to be cut and is prepared for it doesn't mean he can stop the ref from ending the fight because of cuts, or eyes swollen shut. Once a cut is open, expect Floyd to 0 in on it like a fly on sh#t. Ricky can't outbox Floyd and that left hook to the body is really the only threat to Floyd, and fully expect Floyd and his camp to work on alot of uppercuts when Ricks inside grabbing and then trying to sneak that hook around the side. Ricks going to have to be REALLY prepared to take alot of abuse just to get an occasional punch in. Just my opinion on the fight. I'd be thrilled to see Ricky win, though I like Floyd alot too, and will gladly eat all my words should Rick pull off the upset.
That may well be the most intelligent(other than mine of course ) post out of the 400 odd written about this topic. No one is denying Ricky has a chance, he could win, but to say he is favourite, or knows he'll definetly win, or that cuts will be no factor is just dreamworld stuff. Anyone with bxing knowledge knows that PBF is the most likely winner whether he is a twat outside the ring or not. CC for your efforts