Originally Posted by
hougigo
So, big night tonight with some boxing and UFC 148, so I'll post my picks for the day
Boxing Picks for today:
Wlad vs Thompson over 9 1/2
They fought each other before and Thompson was giving trouble to Wlad in my opinion. He was a southpaw that was actually outworking Wlad in spots until he got KO'd. Also, he evidently had a knee injury that hindered him.... if he's 100 percent healthy, I can see the fight going the full 12. He might not win, but I think he'll survive long enough for this to go to a decision.
Also since he's a southpaw, he takes away/minimalizes one of Wlad's best weapons, the jab.
Both men know each other, I expect Thompson to do better this time too.
BE ADVISED, THERE IS A RUMOR GOING AROUND THAT THOMPSON IS IN HEAVY DEBT AND IS JUST SHOWING UP FOR A PAYCHECK, BLOWING OFF MOST OF HIS TRAINING.
I don't know how much weight that holds, but I'm still going with my original bet
Donaire vs Mathebula over 11 1/2
This fight is a coin flip. Mathebula has the height and reach advantage, if he fights tall, this could be a long long night for Donaire. But.... if he can't handle Donaire's power, he could be KO'd quite quickly. I'm going with the former, Donaire doesn't really seem to carry his power with him to the higher weightclass. Also, Donaire is finally not towering over his competition for once.
Basically, I think Donaire wins, but this'll go to the cards.
Feel free to disagree, just my personal opinion.