This is my first post here. I've always been an avid sports fan, but boxing has always been my specialty (at least according to me, that is 
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Confidence Pick: Expect Chagaev to win a decision over Skelton. There is a possibility of a stoppage, however keep in mind that Chagaev is coming off of a long layoff and will most likely try to outbox the aggressive Skelton. Skelton's simply not skilled enough to beat Chagaev.
Upset Alert: Everyone's underestimating Verno Phillips, but this guy is a consumate boxer, even more so than Spinks himself.
Anyone remember the twelve round rumble with Ike? Verno can still do twelve hard rounds, takes a good shot, has a good defense, still has good legs, knows how to cut off a ring, and punches real hard.
Please note that I'm not suggesting that Phillips will beat Spinks; in fact, I see Spinks winning a decision. But if you want to take a risk this Saturday, pick Phillips over Spinks.
My Lock: Karmazin over Bunema under 8.5 rounds. Karmazin wants to impress at the Garden and he is dedicating this match in the memory of two New York officers killed in the line of duty. Though not a puncher by nature, Karmazin can easily stop a stationary target such as Bunema.
Main Event: It's not a matter of whether or not Jones will beat Tito, but rather it's a matter of whether Jones will cruise to a decision or will he stop Tito. Though Jones is nearly 40 years old, he still possesses arguably the fastest hands in the division. Meanwhile, Tito is coming off of a 2 year layoff and the ring rust will hinder him in this bout. Jones is bigger, stronger, and faster. Expect Jones to lay on the ropes frequently and as Tito unloads, watch for the right hand counter by Jones. As for whether he wins by decision or knockout, it's a tough choice but I would say that Jones remains gun-shy and cruises to an easy win.
Hope this helps some of you.
).Confidence Pick: Expect Chagaev to win a decision over Skelton. There is a possibility of a stoppage, however keep in mind that Chagaev is coming off of a long layoff and will most likely try to outbox the aggressive Skelton. Skelton's simply not skilled enough to beat Chagaev.
Upset Alert: Everyone's underestimating Verno Phillips, but this guy is a consumate boxer, even more so than Spinks himself.
Anyone remember the twelve round rumble with Ike? Verno can still do twelve hard rounds, takes a good shot, has a good defense, still has good legs, knows how to cut off a ring, and punches real hard.
Please note that I'm not suggesting that Phillips will beat Spinks; in fact, I see Spinks winning a decision. But if you want to take a risk this Saturday, pick Phillips over Spinks.
My Lock: Karmazin over Bunema under 8.5 rounds. Karmazin wants to impress at the Garden and he is dedicating this match in the memory of two New York officers killed in the line of duty. Though not a puncher by nature, Karmazin can easily stop a stationary target such as Bunema.
Main Event: It's not a matter of whether or not Jones will beat Tito, but rather it's a matter of whether Jones will cruise to a decision or will he stop Tito. Though Jones is nearly 40 years old, he still possesses arguably the fastest hands in the division. Meanwhile, Tito is coming off of a 2 year layoff and the ring rust will hinder him in this bout. Jones is bigger, stronger, and faster. Expect Jones to lay on the ropes frequently and as Tito unloads, watch for the right hand counter by Jones. As for whether he wins by decision or knockout, it's a tough choice but I would say that Jones remains gun-shy and cruises to an easy win.
Hope this helps some of you.
