I just can't see Maskaev winning this. Peter is too young and strong. I don't think Peter is the next great thing, although he has the ability too, he doesn't have the skill and has been up and down in his improvement. Second Toney fight he showed massive improvement, then he looked very average against McCline. I just think Maskaev is past it though and not enough in the tank for Peter.
As far as deserving the title, Maskaev beat Rahman who drew with Toney, Peter beat Toney twice, once convincingly. So the resume goes to Peter.
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