Well most guys figure they need to put weight on to beat Wlad because Wlad is going to tie them up but I don't see that happening here unless Tony is able to hurt Wlad.

Tony doesn't have that big 1 punch power but 31 wins 19 KO's he's not terrible with punching power either. A closer look at the Krasniqi fight shows that Tony put the pressure on and withstood Luan's attack (which was very minor). I just don't see how Tony can really beat Wladimir without taking major punishment.

Wladimir should use the left hook to set up the right cross...Tony will be trying to sneak a left cross in some how some way but IMO he's going to start out with the jab which will be good for Wladimir to counter with the right cross.


Tony's lack of experience at this level and the mistakes he has made (which his opponents never took advantage of) will hurt him in this fight...he's seemingly a good fighter but he could be another Ray Austin...remember Ray fought some decent fighters before he fought Wlad: Sultan, Larry Donald, and Lance Whittaker....better guys than Thompson has fought.

When Tony makes a mistake Wlad will make him pay...if he leaves his hands down, if he gets trapped on the ropes, or if he lingers while in punching range Wlad will land and make him pay