Campbell vs. Guzman?

[EricKelly]

Good fight. If I were Nate, I dont know if I would have taken this fight as my first defense. But that just goes to show how much of a warrior Nate is, you got to respect that fact that he is not ducking strong competition and always gives the fight fans good fights.

Guzman is a great boxer, but I dont think he'll be strong enough to hold nate off of his ass! I see campbell going in behind his jab, pushing the more fast, elusive Diaz to the ropes and beating the body. Granted, I do see Guzman being able to win some of those rounds, it'll be a close fight but I dont think that Guzman has enough fire power to hold back Nate. Nate is still hungrier, hungrier than ever now!

thoughts?

[Fenster]

I can't really get a handle on how this fight will play out - but i'm pretty sure Guzman will outclass Campbell.. without thrashing him.

[Tysonbruno]

I go for Guzman he is very strong i think he is to slick for Nate.

[OumaFan]

I think Guzman will win and then not get enough credit for it after the fact (especially from Pac fans). I'm a negative person.

[ICB]

Joan Guzman wins and i think he maybe the best Lightweight and could beat anyone IMO.

[EricKelly]

wow, so far all of you are siding with guzman on this one. however, do u think that he'll be as strong at 135?

[Tysonbruno]

Guzman to win this by either late stoppage or UD12

[Rotten Apple]

Guzman to win this by either late stoppage or UD12

I think by UD. I don't see Guzman stopping Campbell

[CFH]

Guzman to win this by either late stoppage or UD12

I think he'll win, but no way does Guzman stop Campbell.

[antimoron]

i go for oldy Campbell here. He is a natural 135 and been there against badass of the division. Guzman looks great at 122 but above he look just like an ordinary boxer. Don't get me wrong here, i know he is a gifted boxer at 122 but when he is at 130, he cannot do what he does at 122, how much more at 135. I think Guzman is overrated a bit. He only have 2 significant bouts above 122 and he didn't dominate them. Against Soto he didnt dominate just run and against Barrios who is having a hard time making the weight and already lost before the fight. Both Soto and Barrios are only gatekeepers at 130. I maybe wrong but thats how i see it.

[pacfan]

I think Guzman is one of those somewhat over-rated fighters. He does move in and out very quickly, making him a great master of timing, but... he lacks offensive arsenal in his armory. He relies mostly on his speed than his punches, which is usually limited to his favorite short hooks, mostly effective at short ranges. I have to say that he does use them very well but I think they are not enough against really good fighters. I think a good counter-puncher can effectively neutralize his limited offense. So far he has shown his skill against mostly mediocre fighters, the bests being Barrios and Soto, both pure punchers but a mediocre fighters nevertheless, IMO. I think fighters like Marquez can handle him pretty well.

So I think Guzman is a fighter ready to be exposed, and I think Campbell has what it takes to expose that weakness of his. And therefore, I'm going with Campbell to win this fight...


...or Guzman can choose to run all day, but that won't win him the fight either...

[Violent Demise]

This fight bothers me. The more I think about it the more I get that nagging feeling. Guzman style is all wrong for Campbell. I know that. But Guzman jumping up in weight yet again concerns me. It's no secret he left his power 3 divisions down. He has nothing to keep Campbell honest. And Campbell knows it. I wouldn't be surprise if Campbell bully his ass all night. In fact I'm running with it. I'm going with Campbell. And I decided to put $250 on it.