Makabu is on a pretty good run and could also gain from having the fight take place on home soil. This will be the first title fight in the country formerly known as Zaire since Ali/ Foreman. Makabu's team has also rescheduled the fight date 2 times, originally set for Jan-18, then to Jan-25 and now to Jan-31. I think Makabu can win a decision but I think we might see a war along the way.