Thurman/Guerrero & Broner/Molina...who wins and why?

[J_Undisputed]

I think Guerrero has already started winding down and I don't see him as having much power at the weight and hes always been rather slow. So i think he was picked for a reason. This is a match for Thurman to make a statement but comparing his performance against a common opponent with Floyd. Guerrero will come out and try to show Thurman he plans to be there all night, so Thurman may not be trying to outgun him early as much as he will potshot him with combos, move and then tie up, if he needs to. Then tear into him later. Thurman has show he can be caught with looping overhand rights while hes feinting and posturing and Guerrero could catch him but i dont think hes got the power and is probably slow to pull the trigger after a few wars. It goes against the grain with what has been said so far, but I think Thurman will try to get him out of there. I think his corner or the ref steps despite guerreros protests anywhere between 6 and 9. (also wouldn't be surprised to see guerrero come in less than stellar shape --call it a hunch)

For broner, I think Molina has a decent shot at this if he comes in as big as he was for Matthysse, and has the right game plan which may be harder than we think... as him and his trainer have this on again off again kind of training relationship. He is expected to just be a punching bag thats soft around the middle, gets bedazzled with speed and gives up. But Broner also being susceptible to looping right hands when he's leaning straight back in the philly shell and left hooks when he's moving and closing the distance could be golden opportunity dropped in the lap for someone who throws hooks and cuffs like Molina. I'll say molina gets some work done early, Broner whines and complains and a combination of being handcuffed by the ref and gassing (im not sure he'll be in shape of his life either), lines molina up to become the punching bag later. At which point broner will start acting like a bigger @$$ because he just cant help himself.

[Kirkland Laing]

Guerrero and Molina have both been picked to put on a hell of a show but ultimately get overwhelmed.

However. If Guerrero can somehow keep Thurman going backwards he can easily outwork him. Thurman was garbage last time out against a guy I'd pick Guerrero to beat easily.

And Broner is an accident waiting to happen at 140. He spent the week before his last two fights in the sauna so he could make the weight. I'm guessing he hasn't been living a monastic lifestyle since last September so Molina might be able to get to him late, if he's still there.

I'm basically looking for an excuse to pick the upset victory in both of these fights. I don't like Broner and Thurman spent last time out going backwards against a Euro-level guy with 10 KOs in 30 fights.

Probably Thurman and Broner both do enough to get the wins but we could easily see them lose close fights and then get gifts from the judges. Just the thing to endear all the potential new fight fans watching on network TV to boxing.

[SlimTrae]

Who wins? The fans! TV friendly matchups, shouldn't be too much running in either fight. I'm rooting 4 da' underdogs- The Ghost & Molina.

[Rantcatrat]

Do you think they'll stop the fights earlier than they might normally on premium cable because it's on regular television?

[Master]

Do you think they'll stop the fights earlier than they might normally on premium cable because it's on regular television?

No way.

[La Cucaracha]

Thurman by UD, I wouldn't be surprised by a late stoppage ref may have to save Guerrero from himself

Broner by UD or KO though he might have to get offf the canvas once or twice

[Kirkland Laing]

Do you think they'll stop the fights earlier than they might normally on premium cable because it's on regular television?

Later if anything. They want fights that people talk about at the water cooler on Monday at work. I'm surprised they don't have Smoger reffing both fights.

[Spicoli]

Even though Broner is involved, I honestly am not pulling for anyone in particular as much as its just absolutely GREAT to have boxing back on 'basic' cable!! These are actually very solid style match ups that should guarantee good scraps. Molina has taken thrashings before and come back to demolish guys. This is a top time for Broner to show a backfoot and combination punching...or he can just lay in Molinas wheel house and risk getting punch in the mouth. That'd be fine too. Still not sold on Thurman or his chin as lets not forget he has been rocked good in 2 of last 3 fights. I've got nothing but respect for Guerrero who instead of dicking around with catchweights and baby steps..he jumped two divisions and beat the snot outta Berto and earned his shot. Thurman seems to have a natural size advantage and did show a new gear..though a very passive gear..vs fireplug Bundu but this will be the most complete and battle tested fighter he has faced to date. If Keith wants to emphatically speak of himself in 3rd person and keep that nickname meaningful, he'll press his advantage when the door opens and meat Guerrero in the middle.

[GAME]

Molina put up a real good fight against Mathyse. If that guy shows up he would give broner nightmares but I think Molina got a lot took out of him that night & since then has been beaten by soto a faded Mexican, that's why he's got this fight with broner so adrien looks good

Thurman put the crowded to sleep vs buddy so time to make a statement again, gotta keep his back off the ropes and pot shot his way to victory. Guerro will be our speeded and has to maul his way forward but wasn't prepared to go through the pan vs floyd and I dont think he will commit himself fully in this one either.