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Fights we all would like to see
Fights listed in weight division order of the fights that realistically have a chance of happening and that we would all love to see.
Heavyweight –
Nikoli Valuev v Vitali Klitschko
Valuev has escaped too long without fighting a decent opponent, he should beat Chagaev and move closer to claiming a possibly undeserved record that has stood since the days of Rocky Marciano of 49 straight wins, hopefully one of the Klitschko brothers can do something about that. Vitali is the best of the two and would have a great chance of beating Valuev.
Prediction – Stoppage win for Klitschko
Cruiserweight –
Jean Marc Mormeck v David Haye
Haye has clung on to remaining at Cruiserweight to claim the world title. Mormeck proved he will be no push over since beating O’Neil Bell to set up this clash of the Titens. Haye has proved he has overcome stamina problems he had in his defeat to Carl Thompson when he was Knocked out after punching himself into the ground.
It will answer a lot of questions about both fighters. I think Haye will prove to big and too powerful for Mormeck.
Prediction – Haye win by late Stoppage
Light Heavyweight –
Clinton Woods v Antonio Tarver
Woods deserves a big fight before he retires, Roy Jones would have been nice but a win wouldn’t give him the credit as Jones is regarded by many as washed up. Tarver although beaten by Hopkins is still a great draw and it would be a tough fight. Woods would have to show the grit of his last fight with Glen Johnson to get the win but I think he is capable of it.
Prediction – Woods points win
Super Middleweight –
Joe Calzaghe v Mikkel Kessler
What does poor Calzaghe have to do to prove he is the best around. He has destroyed all comers so far and I believe Kessler will be on the same boat.
His record is a little flattering at 39-0 but who has he really beaten he only really stepped into world class 4 fights ago beating Anthony Mundine on points a man who was knocked out by over rated Sven Ottke.
An over the hill Markus Beyer and untested Librado Andrade. Calzaghe would have destroyed all of these but to shut everyone up Calzaghe will have to put an end to Kesslers unbeaten run and at last prove he is the man in the division. Although I am sure after beating Kessler there will be rumours that he wasn’t actually as good as we all thought, ring any bells Jeff Lacy.
Prediction – Calzaghe late Stoppage or Good points win
Middleweight –
Edison Miranda v Arthur Abrahams 2
A lot of questions were left unanswered after the first fight that was scored a little wider than expected. Miranda is a concussive puncher but Abrahan’s tough and still unbeaten. Miranda deserves another roll of the dice and it would set up another fantastic fight.
Prediction – Miranda late Stoppage
Light Middleweight –
Sechew Powell v Cory Spinks
Spinks has taken the other route and is taking on Middleweight Champion Jermain Taylor, this will be took far for Spinks and will be outsized and outgunned. Spinks v Powell would be a great fight there styles would suit each other and would prove a great 12 round war.
Prediction – Powell points win
Welterweight –
Shane Mosley v Miguel Angel Cotto
The old against the new, Mosley is proving with every fight that he still has what it takes to beat the best, at the moment the best is Cotto, strong and a brilliant boxer, proved he has the guts to make it after rising several times against big puncher Ricardo Torres before returning the favour and sending Torres crashing to the canvas for the count.
He has also out boxed skilled technician Paul Malignaggi. Mosley will be able to take Cotto’s power and give him a little taste of his own medicine will be a fight of the year if not better.
Prediction – Cotto points win
Light Welterweight –
Ricky Hatton v Floyd Mayweather
The icing on the cake for Hatton if he manages to make this fight happen. His work rate will be too much for the skilled Mayweather but as Mayweather has proved in the past he can stand toe to toe with the best if needed. The only problem is I believe Mayweather will fall short against De La Hoya and not be the force he would have been stepping in undefeated. Either way it would still be a fantastic fight and will escalate Hatton to the heights he deserves.
Prediction – Hatton win on points
Lightweight –
Joel Casamayor v Arcelino Freitas 2
Casamayor will want revenge for the defeat in the first fight which was a cracker, Freitas is always exciting and having these two back in the ring together is a mouth watering thought. I will edge Freitas to win again but Casamayor will push him all the way.
Prediction – Freitas win on points
Super Featherweight –
Juan Manuel Marquez v Manny Pacquiao 2
In the first fight Pacquiao knocked down Marquez three times in the first round and the fight looked over, Marquez climbed off the canvas and out boxed Pacquiao for most of the rest of the fight ending the fight in a unsatisfactory draw. With Pacquiao beating Morales and Marquez beating Barrera these two have set up the final rubber match to mark the best in a highly rated Division. It is a coin toss really who would come out the winner but is guaranteed to be one of the best fights ever.
Prediction – Marquez win on Points
Featherweight –
Nicky Cook v Chris John
Cook deserves a break after the Scott Harrison fight fell through, John is currently the best in the division but with both men undefeated, as they say someone’s 0 has got to go. Cook is a busy brave fighter and will push John all the way, the only mark on John’s record is an avenged draw with Jose Rojas. John defiantly has the more experience and has been in with by far more talented fighters than Cook but Cook is hungry and on his day can beat anyone, this however would be a bigger test than he has ever had.
Prediction – John points win
Super Bantamweight –
Steve Molitor v Daniel Ponce De Leon
Molitor came over to England recently relatively unknown but took are highly rated Michael Hunter to pieces. De Leon is a power puncher and apart from an upset to Celestino Caballero De Leon has looked unbeatable. He didn’t have his own way in his last fight against Gerry Pensola who gave him all sorts of problems. Molitor is unbeaten and it sets up an amazing bout.
Prediction – Ponce De Leon on Points
