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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2012 14:15:31 GMT -5
122 lb. Unification Bout
HBO, 10:00 p.m.
Not a bad matchup! Donaire is a clear favorite, being that he's the more skilled fighter. But that doesn't necessarily mean this will be an easy night for him, as Mathebula is really tall and has a definite reach advantage. Plus he's a good fighter!
I'm really looking forward to seeing how Donaire will handle being the smaller guy, especially when he's always been the one to have the size advantage in his fights.
It's really hard to tell if this will be exciting and action packed, or boring and awkward. Either way.. Donaire should win.
On the Undercard: Kelly Pavlik vs. Will Rosinsky
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Post by Admin on Jul 10, 2012 6:16:22 GMT -5
A well deserved decision win for Donaire! That left hook in the 4th was beautiful. But must say, I was pretty impressed with how well Mathebula recovered from it.
Pavlik also wins via UD. He still has a long way to go before he gets in there with a top 168 guy like he wants to. He showed some improvement if you compare this performance to his last couple of bouts, but he just isn't close to where he once was. Bhop took something away from him that he may never find again. I respect his drive to comeback though, and I'm pulling for him.
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