Quote Originally Posted by Just a Boxing Fan
Quote Originally Posted by Bilbo
Just checking the betting on William Hill.

Thompson is an 11/8 underdog against Krasniqi who is at 8/15.

Considering Thompsons recent performances I'd fancy him to outbox Krasniqi who has been knocked out by Brewster and got a draw with Timo Hoffman.

Krisniqi is also giving away 20 lbs in weight, 2 inches in height and 5 inches in reach. He's also a year older than Thomspon at 26.

The fight is in Germany though so that may be why Thompson's odds are so long but I reckon of all the fights taking place this weekend he represents the best value.

I'm going to stick £25 on him.
I would think Tony the Tiger is atleast in the Top six of the best heavies right now, I would take him over Brock, Briggs,Ibragmov and a few others. He will win easily
It's weird though EVERY single bookie has him as a big underdog even though he seemingly beats Krusniqi in every area

Better record, higher quality of opposition, never knocked out, more KO's, taller, heavier, reach, southpaw.

Krusinqi has lost to and Brewster and another complete unknown, plus drew with Hoffman. Thompson has only lost once, a 4 rounder at the start of his career. Hoffman who Krusniqi could not beat lost a wide decision to T Ibragimov last time out who Thompson completely outboxed.

I can only assume the bookies feel it will go the distance (it most likely will) and that Krusniqi won't lose a decision in Germany.

But I think Thompson will beat him convincingly enough for that not to be a worry.