Matthysse-Kiram/Linares-Gesta - Saturday HBO/BoxNation

[Fenster]

Matthysse has never been the same since his eye popped against Garcia, however, he could yet prove a dangerous addition to 147 if his lights-out clump carries, and has a style that never makes for a dull fight.

Kiram is 38-0 (28 KOs), looks a massive welter (might just be an illusion as Thai fighters generally operate in lower divisions) but his best win is over ancient old Kaiser Mabuza. Kiram looks a typical aggressive/tough Thai, however, having watched him fumble about with the speed ball at the press workout day, and seeing him eat right hands as he marches forward, he needs to have a granite chin otherwise it's goodnight Irene for him, quick.

If Kiram walks through the bombs he has the size/youth to make the jaded blaster regret not retiring.

There's no KO prices yet but the young Thai is 6/1 (generally).

[Alpha]

If Matthysse has anything left he should handle the business. Unfortunately we didn't really get a good gauge of where he is at in his last fight. Kiram is an unknown commodity, he could be blasted in a round, or surprise us all. I think it'll be a bit of both. Matthysse may have slipped enough to allow Kiram to trouble him at times. Kiram may not be durable enough to last the distance against the rugged Argentine.

[Spicoli]

I like Matthysse I have an upset itch. Just feels like they are trying to preposition him as 147 trinket holder and he cannot afford to play physical now. As much as he's billed a pure bomber he's not but can be forced now. Jab of Kiram no joke either and frankly it's one of those grab-bag type matches that can only be entertaining.

[Master]

I have chosen Kiram to win but like Matthysse so he will have to lose for me.

[Fenster]

I watched Kiram's last fight, he was knocked down pretty bad early, the ref gave him about 60 seconds to get his rubbery legs back under him

His size is no joke though, it's clear from the head-to-head he looks much bigger than Matthysse.

[Alpha]

I have chosen Kiram to win but like Matthysse so he will have to lose for me.

I'm surprised no one has challenged you on that one, goes to show that the jury is still out on Matthysse.

[Spicoli]

I have chosen Kiram to win but like Matthysse so he will have to lose for me.

I'm surprised no one has challenged you on that one, goes to show that the jury is still out on Matthysse.

Was likewise waiting on a challenge for same pick I made two days later .