Robert Guerrero v. Malcolm Klassen

[Rantcatrat]

Robert Guerrero, the number #4 ranked super featherweight, is fighting Malcolm Klassen, the #5 ranked super featherweight on Saturday night in Texas for the IBF super featherweight title. At 5'8, Guerrero has a big height advantage over Klassen who stands 5'5. However, Klassen is the faster fighter both in hand and foot speed.

After failing to fight on after a cut opened over his eye in his fight against Daud Yordan of Indonesia, Guerrero lost much of his momentum. That fight was very similar to the Campbell/Bradley fight where it appeared Bradley had the edge in points before the stoppage by cut. Yordan looked notably faster and his punchers sharper; Yordan was better in those three rounds than Guerrero and it appeared Guerrero took the easy way out. It is worth mentioning that Guerrero hasn't been clamoring for a rematch with Yordan either.

As mentioned earlier, and unlike the fight against 5'7 Yordan, Guerrero holds a big height advantage over Klassen, which may be too difficult for Klassen to overcome.

I, for one, as much as Guerrero is a likable guy, think he is somewhat overrated and would not be surpised at a Klassen upset. What say you?

[The Fightfan]

I do agree with most of that I think Guerrero had an off night though. I also think he took Yordan very lightly but for this I think he will be well prepared and stop Klassen.

[bzkfn]

My money is with Klassen. Golden Boy's crappy run might just continue.

[OumaFan]

Has anybody seen Klassen?

[bzkfn]

Has anybody seen Klassen?

Just the Baloyi fight and he was impressive.

[killersheep]

Has anybody seen Klassen?

Just the Baloyi fight and he was impressive.

I saw that too, I think he will just be more together than The Ghost. I'm not entirely sure it was an "off-night". Guerrero does well against guys that swing for the fences, Yordan thought his combos through, Klassen does that as well. I will say I expect this to be the most competitive match of the night.

[rocky55]

both boxers have good records coming in except for guerrero-yordan hiccup. i'm leaning to a klassen ko/tko win for imo guerrero will be surprised with this speedy shorter opponent.

[Galaxy]

Klassen is very busy & throws punches in bunches! But I think Guerrero's height will give him trouble. If The Ghost fights smart he should take the decision, but by no means do I believe it will be an easy night. If Guerrero is anywhere near his best he wins this imo!

[TigerFan]

I'll go with Guerrero on the cards.

[holmcall]

Has anybody seen Klassen?

Just the Baloyi fight and he was impressive.

He is very good and will win tonight.