Quote Originally Posted by CutMeMick View Post
I'm very confident that Lee can finish off Vera this time around.
Me too, it was a mistake in strategy on Lee and Steward's part.


I think this is what added up to defeat for Andy Lee

#1 Andy Lee's early knockdown of Vera aided his ego too much and he tried too hard for the big KO

#2 Manny's lack of success with Pryor Jr. in a more difficult than anticipated undercard fight

#3 Andy Lee being more willing to engage in toe to toe/punch for punch exchanges rather than just boxing.

#4 Vera didn't get distracted at all he did what worked and kept at it. He got to the inside and let his hands go.

#5 Lee didn't figure out that his power didn't hurt Vera until it was waaaay too late and Lee had (as Billy Conn put it) "got his Irish up" and started to brawl.


Andy just needs to fight smarter and be more effective with his defense