12 (13) predictions on upcoming fights

[tedsares]

I felt robust and cocky after successfully predicting several fights in a row (even calling the round in the Gatti-Baldomir fight and also predicting a draw) . But then I was brought back to earth with my ill-advised prediction on the Briggs-Sultan disaster in which “The Cannon” shot blanks. I now undertake an effort at redemption by making twelve “tough” predictions. Call it hubris, chutzpah, audacity or just plain delusional, but this is how I see them playing out.

* Savarese -Holyfield: Holyfield by TD. The “Dream” continues. Lou is done.

* Sturm - Alcoba: Sturm by stoppage. Sturm is back. Who is Alcoba?

* Povetkin - Donald: Povetkin by decision. Potvetkin on a roll.

* Botha - Mirovic: Stange matchup.Mirovic by stoppage. Botha out since 2002; too long, But Mirovic no great shakes. Maybe Botha knows something.

* Hanshaw-Jones: Jones by decision. Jones well rested and ready to roll.

* Brewster - Klitschko: Wladimir by stoppage. Savage redemption.

* Darchinyan-Donaire: Vic by stoppage. Donaire not bad, but Vic is a monster.

* Simms-Alcine: Simms by decision. Alcine very good; Simms even better. Tough one to call.

* Hopkins-Wright: Wright by decision. Jabs and defense too much. A draw is a distinct possibility. If “Winky” wins, he has great shot at the Hall of Fame.

* Baldomir - Forrest: Baldomir by decision. Carlos is no Ike Quartey.

* Diaz - Morales: Diaz by stoppage. Morales could well be done. Diaz a great amateur with a great pro record.

* Vargas - Mayorga: Mayorga by stoppage. Interesting and tough to call. Both might be shot. Vargas has weakened himself by losing weight. A street fight looms. If Mayorga wins, he does it early.

*And a very tough thirteenth: Williams over Margarito by decision

[Tysonbruno]

But Botha has been fighting in K1 so he has'nt been to inactive.

[tedsares]

But Botha has been fighting in K1 so he has'nt been to inactive.

Good point and one that I missed.

[Taeth]

I felt robust and cocky after successfully predicting several fights in a row (even calling the round in the Gatti-Baldomir fight and also predicting a draw) . But then I was brought back to earth with my ill-advised prediction on the Briggs-Sultan disaster in which “The Cannon” shot blanks. I now undertake an effort at redemption by making twelve “tough” predictions. Call it hubris, chutzpah, audacity or just plain delusional, but this is how I see them playing out.

* Savarese -Holyfield: Holyfield by TD. The “Dream” continues. Lou is done.

* Sturm - Alcoba: Sturm by stoppage. Sturm is back. Who is Alcoba?

* Povetkin - Donald: Povetkin by decision. Potvetkin on a roll.

* Botha - Mirovic: Stange matchup.Mirovic by stoppage. Botha out since 2002; too long, But Mirovic no great shakes. Maybe Botha knows something.

* Hanshaw-Jones: Jones by decision. Jones well rested and ready to roll.

* Brewster - Klitschko: Wladimir by stoppage. Savage redemption.

* Darchinyan-Donaire: Vic by stoppage. Donaire not bad, but Vic is a monster.

* Simms-Alcine: Simms by decision. Alcine very good; Simms even better. Tough one to call.

* Hopkins-Wright: Wright by decision. Jabs and defense too much. A draw is a distinct possibility. If “Winky” wins, he has great shot at the Hall of Fame.

* Baldomir - Forrest: Baldomir by decision. Carlos is no Ike Quartey.

* Diaz - Morales: Diaz by stoppage. Morales could well be done. Diaz a great amateur with a great pro record.

* Vargas - Mayorga: Mayorga by stoppage. Interesting and tough to call. Both might be shot. Vargas has weakened himself by losing weight. A street fight looms. If Mayorga wins, he does it early.

*And a very tough thirteenth: Williams over Margarito by decision

I have to agree with everything CC for you.

[OumaFan]

I'd probably favor Vargas over Mayorga

Is Hanshaw good enough to beat this version of Jones? I don't know too much about him, he didn't impress me that much when I saw him on Shobox versus Mendy.

Right now I'm going with Margarito by stoppage.

[Sugar_Shaw]

There is afew i would disagree with

Povetkin win via K.O
Vargas UD
Morales UD
Hopkins UD

[gally]

ill go for bernard over wright just to strong, and im hoping my man eric has 1 last vintage performance in him.

[tedsares]

I felt robust and cocky after successfully predicting several fights in a row (even calling the round in the Gatti-Baldomir fight and also predicting a draw) . But then I was brought back to earth with my ill-advised prediction on the Briggs-Sultan disaster in which “The Cannon” shot blanks. I now undertake an effort at redemption by making twelve “tough” predictions. Call it hubris, chutzpah, audacity or just plain delusional, but this is how I see them playing out.

* Savarese -Holyfield: Holyfield by TD. The “Dream” continues. Lou is done.

* Sturm - Alcoba: Sturm by stoppage. Sturm is back. Who is Alcoba?

* Povetkin - Donald: Povetkin by decision. Potvetkin on a roll.

* Botha - Mirovic: Stange matchup.Mirovic by stoppage. Botha out since 2002; too long, But Mirovic no great shakes. Maybe Botha knows something.

* Hanshaw-Jones: Jones by decision. Jones well rested and ready to roll.

* Brewster - Klitschko: Wladimir by stoppage. Savage redemption.

* Darchinyan-Donaire: Vic by stoppage. Donaire not bad, but Vic is a monster.

* Simms-Alcine: Simms by decision. Alcine very good; Simms even better. Tough one to call.

* Hopkins-Wright: Wright by decision. Jabs and defense too much. A draw is a distinct possibility. If “Winky” wins, he has great shot at the Hall of Fame.

* Baldomir - Forrest: Baldomir by decision. Carlos is no Ike Quartey.

* Diaz - Morales: Diaz by stoppage. Morales could well be done. Diaz a great amateur with a great pro record.

* Vargas - Mayorga: Mayorga by stoppage. Interesting and tough to call. Both might be shot. Vargas has weakened himself by losing weight. A street fight looms. If Mayorga wins, he does it early.

*And a very tough thirteenth: Williams over Margarito by decision

I have to agree with everything CC for you.

Thanks mate

[tedsares]

There is afew i would disagree with

Povetkin win via K.O
Vargas UD
Morales UD
Hopkins UD

Right. I felt tentative on each of those. Donald usually goes the distance. I'm counting oon Vargas being too fat. I just saw him in a movie (good one, too) in which he appeared tpo be well over 200.
I know quite a bit about Diaz and that's why I'm gouing with him. He has a very good record. Still, Morales pride may prevail. Hopkinks =Wright is about as close a fight as I can call. I was tempted to call it ba draw as I did on Taylor-Wright. Interesting matchup to say the least, but it could well be a snooooozer.

[Taeth]

I think Winky was always a problem for a low punch output guy like HOpkins. I can't really see Bernard winning in all truth. Vargas-Mayorga could go either way, they are both shot. I can't see MOrrales winning. I think Diaz will destroy him, and prove that PAcquaio isn't all that.

[VictorCharlie]

pretty much agree on most...I think Vargas plays it smart with Ricardo and wins a late round KO....and I just don't see Hopkins getting out slicked by wright, but a draw is a definate possibility....I really want to see that fight, but I don't want to pay for it.

[Trainer Monkey]

Rule 1 never bet against Bernard
Im a fan but
I thought hed lose to Trinidad,and I thought hed lose to Tarver
Guess what