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Five big fights on the horizon, five bold predictions

Wladimir Klitschko vs David Haye- Interesting fight with lots of action, but I see Klitschko being too much for Haye. Haye will have his moments and will flash that speed on Wlad, but will Haye be able to come in enough to make his shots count? I don?t feel that Haye will be able to make an adjustment when Wlad is right there stabbing him with that nose breaking jab of his. Klitschko by 9th round KO.

Nonito Donaire vs. Abner Mares- 3 weeks ago I would have said that it would be a 50/50 fight. Today I feel that Abner is not ready for someone as special as Donaire.Abner will take the fight to Donaire as he did against Darchinyan, but Abner will make the first mistake and will have to pay for his mistake. Donaire by 10th round KO.

Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Brandon Rios- I know that this will probably never happen but, it sure would be a fun action filled fight. Rios will score knockdowns but Marquez will rise and keep on rising to counter Rios. Rios is a straight up dog with it, Rios is like a mini-Margarito, he comes at you and keeps on coming. Marquez however is the type of fighter that scores off of those heavy pressure situations. Marquez by SD.

Andre Berto vs. Victor Ortiz- Since this fight is going down next month, I will just give you a sneak look now. Ortiz will get blitzed and taken out by Berto. For Ortiz to win, Ortiz would have to take the fight to Berto and must do so with a killer mentality. Ortiz is a very good fighter, but he does not have a kill or be killed mind frame. Berto by 8th round KO.

Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa- JuanMa is a fighter that always finds a way to get it done, but Gamboa is the kind of fighter that brings a storm that you just do not want to experience. It will be a back and forth affair, but Gamboa will find more striking opportunities. Gamboa by 11th round KO.

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