Forbes Has Some Advantages Over ODLH

**:::PSL:::** · 04-26-2008 07:58 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if an upset happens either. I don't think his power and endurance will be effective, knowing that he's struggling/struggled to make 147. Tsk! tsk! That's a bad sign right there. Heck, let's not forget too that he had a hard time making 154 about a year ago.

**p4pking** · 04-28-2008 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

I wouldn't be surprised if an upset happens either. I don't think his power and endurance will be effective, knowing that he's struggling/struggled to make 147. Tsk! tsk! That's a bad sign right there. Heck, let's not forget too that he had a hard time making 154 about a year ago.

Oscar didn't have any trouble making 154, and I doubt he will have making 150 either. He isn't even training in altitude, there's no way he's actually having to drain himself seriously. Furthermore, there is no way his power will not be effective against Forbes. Steve is just a much smaller man with nowhere near the physicality to stand up to Oscar. It's a handpicked opponent. I can agree with the threads sentiment with regards to Forbes and Jeff Mayweather having a lot to prove in this fight as opposed to Floyd sr and Oscar, but I just don't see it as being enough to offset the huge edge Oscar has physically. I really don't see any way Forbes does as much as making him look bad, Oscar is an excellent fighter with fast hands of his own, Forbes won't even be the faster fighter. It's just a tune up for the Floyd rematch, somewhat reasonably slick and fast to keep Oscar sharp, but nowhere near enough to actually pose real threats.