Antonio Tarver vs. Steve Cunningham set for August 14th, PBC on Spike

[SlimTrae]

Steve can make Tarver work. He has a high punch rate, where Tarver is the true thinker in this fight.
I like this matchup.

[No Contest]

This just reminds me of old school heavyweight days when HW weren't huge. I like this matchup but gonna go with Tarver being able to counter punch better. Could turn into a snoozer if one of them doesn't press the action.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Just waking up to the idea of this fight now

Personally. I can't see how Cunningham is the favourite

Despite his win against Huck, I don't think he has done much to impress and has always fell short. His style is herky-jerky and sloppy and he just reminds me of a big limp Jermaine Taylor.

Tarver is by far the smarter and more poised fighter and I think they have roughly the same output.
Maybe Cunningham is a little stronger so could try to ambush Tarver a little and move off; in-out long-limbed raids with a bit of muscle... but he is getting dropped a lot lately and think Tarver has enough to win close rounds via a knock-down-or-two, if not stopping Cunningham late in the fight.

[p4pking]

Just waking up to the idea of this fight now

Personally. I can't see how Cunningham is the favourite

Despite his win against Huck, I don't think he has done much to impress and has always fell short. His style is herky-jerky and sloppy and he just reminds me of a big limp Jermaine Taylor.

Tarver is by far the smarter and more poised fighter and I think they have roughly the same output.
Maybe Cunningham is a little stronger so could try to ambush Tarver a little and move off; in-out long-limbed raids with a bit of muscle... but he is getting dropped a lot lately and think Tarver has enough to win close rounds via a knock-down-or-two, if not stopping Cunningham late in the fight.

Interesting! You know more about boxing than I do, and although I haven't paid close attention, I think of Cunningham as a pretty skilled and consistent boxer who is just vulnerable, and couldn't see the fight going differently myself. I think it's Tarver who will lose the rounds and just have a punchers chance. Years back, if Tarver had ever fought at cruiser, who knows, but he looks like shit lately to me!

[El Kabong]

Go Tarver go! Antonio Tarver wants a title shot and by God I want to see him have a go......mainly because I want to see him slaughtered in the ring.......go Tarver! Earn your next whuppin!!!!

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

MTR: Tarver-Cunningham; Huck makes U.S. debut - ESPN Video

[Hulk]

Go Tarver go! Antonio Tarver wants a title shot and by God I want to see him have a go......mainly because I want to see him slaughtered in the ring.......go Tarver! Earn your next whuppin!!!!

lol I suspect that IF Tarver fought perfectly and the stars all aligned he COULD beat Deontay Wilder, but I doubt it.

He may well lose to Cunningham as he seems to be looking past him.

[ross]

Cunningham talking about wanting drug testing for this fight then makes himself sound suspect by saying he didnt really persue the matter

Tarver vs. Cunningham: No USADA Random Testing - Boxing News

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Go Tarver go! Antonio Tarver wants a title shot and by God I want to see him have a go......mainly because I want to see him slaughtered in the ring.......go Tarver! Earn your next whuppin!!!!

lol I suspect that IF Tarver fought perfectly and the stars all aligned he COULD beat Deontay Wilder, but I doubt it.

He may well lose to Cunningham as he seems to be looking past him.

From what I've read and heard, there has been genuine needle between the two. Should put enough fire in the belly to ensure they are both 100% up for this. Plus it's a do or die situation for both.

Should be a fun fight

[jon09]

Go Tarver go! Antonio Tarver wants a title shot and by God I want to see him have a go......mainly because I want to see him slaughtered in the ring.......go Tarver! Earn your next whuppin!!!!

Wake me when its over. And the only way old man Tarver gets his shot is by maybe calling out the Klitschko's mother.

[beenKOed]

When the bell rings to end the round these guys start fighting. Huck is doing better in the 4th.

[palmerq]

I have it 2-2 so far after 4 rounds:S