I just read in a local newspaper that Daniel Ponce de Leon (34-1, 30 KO)will be defending his title against young Puerto Rican prospect Juan Manuel Lopez (21-0, 19 KO) on Jun 07 on HBO.

I have my heart with Juan Manuel, but I have to admit that this will be a tough night for him. However, no matter the result I believe that this fight promises to give us a great night for boxing. Both are great punchers although, DPL has the experience advantage and this is what I see as the biggest disadvantage for Lopez. Lopez has be pacient and avoid crazy exchanges with DPL waiting to counter punch, and avoid the mistakes that Bautista made. If Lopez catch him with a good short right hook, it may be all over for DPL. But, definitely a tough fight for Lopez. I was hoping that Lopez made 2 or 3 fights more before this one, but I will be ready for the action expecting for the big punch.