Chavez Jr. vs. Rubio Saturday night fight thread

[Rantcatrat]

Donaire comes off like a monster but I am beginning to wonder about his courage. I realize fighters are navigated but he talks the talk and doesn't walk the walk. Now that he is with Garcia, that is strike two. I can't see Vasquez beating Donaire after his performance against Arce. I'll say Donaire dominates him.

Chavez Jr. versus Rubio is very interesting. I think the Wild Card fighters are as protected as any but they made a mistake with Khan-Peterson one part of me thinks they might be repeating the mistake against Rubio. This is a hard fight to predict. I can see Jr. looking very good, or taking a beat down in later rounds. I am going to go with my first instinct, Jr. has improved enough to beat Rubio and too much has been made about the Lemieux fight because Lemieux was over rated.

Although not the main point of your post, how are wildcard fighters protected? Chavez Jr. is protected. Providnikov, Quillin, Khan, Pacquiao - how are they protected?

Donaire has some good wins on his record and some promotional issues marred his development for a bit. Let's see where he goes from here assuming he beats Vasquez Jr. It'll be a shame if he fights Arce next. If he takes on Nishioka, Rigondeaux, Gamboa, or John (I know long shot), he'll be doing exactly what he should be doing to earn respect.

[Gocougars3]

Donaire comes off like a monster but I am beginning to wonder about his courage. I realize fighters are navigated but he talks the talk and doesn't walk the walk. Now that he is with Garcia, that is strike two. I can't see Vasquez beating Donaire after his performance against Arce. I'll say Donaire dominates him.

Chavez Jr. versus Rubio is very interesting. I think the Wild Card fighters are as protected as any but they made a mistake with Khan-Peterson one part of me thinks they might be repeating the mistake against Rubio. This is a hard fight to predict. I can see Jr. looking very good, or taking a beat down in later rounds. I am going to go with my first instinct, Jr. has improved enough to beat Rubio and too much has been made about the Lemieux fight because Lemieux was over rated.

Although not the main point of your post, how are wildcard fighters protected? Chavez Jr. is protected. Providnikov, Quillin, Khan, Pacquiao - how are they protected?

Donaire has some good wins on his record and some promotional issues marred his development for a bit. Let's see where he goes from here assuming he beats Vasquez Jr. It'll be a shame if he fights Arce next. If he takes on Nishioka, Rigondeaux, Gamboa, or John (I know long shot), he'll be doing exactly what he should be doing to earn respect.

I think Provodnikov is pretty new out there so I won't address him. You are right about Khan. I am impressed with his willingness to fight so I can't argue with you about him. Quillin, I think you know he has had an easy path and needs to step up. You didn't mention Kayode but I think he needs to step up. Martirosyan hasn't tested himself in recent fights. Chavez Jr. makes four I think have had it pretty easy and then there is Pacquiao, who used to take all comers but with Margarito and Mosley (and maybe now being a little reticent about Mayweather), that era may be ending (granted Marquez is always a bear so I am on thin ice) but I don't see Pac as a flat out warrior any more.