Weekend Picks
Weekend Picks
Some sites still waiting on some fights, but most are in. Gotta post picks now or won't get a chance.
First, hit Tony Thompson for what I could at -800. He's solid against Beck.
I must by now be getting a rep for going after dogs, but so be it... This week no different. I see four who I think have a very solid shot, and I'm gonna go with them. All medium type plays.
Lee Purdy (+300) Some people like the look of Vassell - strong physique and such - but insiders know that he has not looked that great against very marginal opposition. He was a good amateur, and is probably improving, but this Purdy kid is two or three steps up for him. In Purdy's favor, he got back his only loss against capable journeyman Peter McDonagh, which tells me that he is taking his career seriously and improving. I think Purdy looked pretty good in some video I watched. At plus 3 he's live.
Sergio Martinez (+155) First shot at middle for Martinez went very well, where he could have got the decision against Paul Williams. Fight against Williams, a big rangy middle, will serve him well against Pavlik. Martinez clearly beat Cintron and I think he is due for a breakout performance. His speed could be a big factor against Pavlik. I've always liked Pavlik, but he may have slipped a little. He really hasn't had a real fight since Hopkins whopped him, and victory over Rubio was very unimpressive. Talk of a little extra boozin' on the side may be just talk, but I haven't seen that fire from him in a while. He'll need it here, or Martinez will beat him.
Domenico Spada (+180) I am not a Zbik fan. Dude has got no strength at all. His lass performance against unknown was dreadful. I thought Spada beat him the first time. Just a little more aggressiveness from Spada this time will get it done. Of course German site is a big factor. I would not be surprised at all to see another 115-114 wn for Zbik, but I think he has peaked. Spada get's him.
Edward Gutknecht (+250) For reasons already hit on this forum. I'm not sold on Stieglitz, and Gut had a great performance against Balzsay. Gut undefeated so we don't know quite how good he is or isn't yet. I think he's better than fellow German prospect Wilasheck, who nearly beat Stieg.
That's the crux of it for now.
Good luck madmen!!!!!
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