Quote Originally Posted by The Whirlwind
The kid has got to have something if he is taking the fight, right??
He must back himself?
He is a natural at the weight but he does look a wee bit skinny from the weigh in shots and Ricky is looking very relaxed.
The new weight is a variable for Ricky and also Ricky may not find it so easy in Massachusetts to get away with his rough house tactics without Mickey Vann in there turning a blind eye to such matters.
I think these variables have to push me out to a 10 round TKO to the hitman.
Factor in possible cuts, can Collazo take a whack on the chin or floating ribs from the hitman and keep coming on strong? Maybe he'll feel the power early and fold up like a cardboard box rather than take that kind of in your face punishment for half an hour.
I'm picking Ricky but I wouldn't be surprised to see a decision if Collazo can fight and shows real heart.
The main reason for him taking this fight is $500,000 he is being paid, the guy's biggest purse to date is probably less than $20,000, so that is one of the main reasons similar to Carlos Maussa. there main motivation is the cash, this guy is a gate keeper, he aint all that and as Miles has picked up on he has not really foguht anyone and not really experienced anywhere near as good and experienced as Ricky. It will be a god fight for Ricky.