Quote Originally Posted by Sugar_Shaw
Quote Originally Posted by Steveo
I have to say that my expectations are very high for this fight. Sure, 'on paper' this looks like there will be the typical clash of opposing styles which will force the contest into a tactical battle. Even if this is the case, it will be a mesmerising fight. To see two fighters of such esteemed quality in the ring together seems to be something that has been sadly lacking of late. There have been some great fights recently, but it seems that all too often the megafights such as this fail to materialise due to the usual promo-political bullshit.

For De La Hoya, he will know that winning this fight will silence the remainder of his critics and add weight to his status as one of the greatest fighters ever to grace the ring. I fully expect Oscar to come out 'all guns blazing' and not stop until the job is done. Speed has been an issue for Oscar before, but then again Floyd has never faced an opponent with the technical prowess of De La Hoya. Hype isn't an issue, this fight sells itself. Bring it on, I can't wait!
Floyd is very evasive and fast, if Oscar tries this he could potentially be out of gas completely by Round 4. Is going out for the early knockout against a faster fighter really a good idea for a 33 year old who has only fought 2 times in just under two years and whose last 4 fights give him a record of 2-2-0-1 and one of thoise wins was a gimme and the oher was controversial ?

Personaly i hope De La Hoya TKO'S floyd late but i think Floyd will win by a boring 12 round UD
Yes, Sugar. I think you have the beat.