Upcoming Schedule Odds & Predictions

Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT
(Showtime) Chris Smith (19-0-1) vs. David Estrada (17-1) Odds/Prediction: Smith 9-5.  Me thinks Smith brain trust Johnny Bos suckered Estrada east.  Smith to stay unbeaten here, but no sure thing!

Sechew Powell (14-0) vs. Patrick Thompson (8-3-1) Odds/Prediction: Powell 13-5.  New Yorker got gift vs. Grady Brewer.  Sechew wins here, but leaks persist! 

Reliant Center, Houston, TX
(ESPN2) Juan Diaz (26-0) vs. Billy Irwin (42-5)
(The Ring Magazine #4 Lightweight vs. Unranked)
(WBA Lightweight belt) Odds/Prediction: Diaz 3-1.  Canada’s Irwin can punch and Diaz has been down four times in 26 scraps!  That being said, throwing $2,000 beans on Houstonian. 
(ESPN2) Calvin Brock (23-0) vs. Clifford Etienne (29-2-2) Odds/Prediction: PASS! Wouldn’t bet either of these guys with your money!

Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, CA
(Telefutura) Yory Boy Campas (85-6) vs. Eric Regan (23-1) Odds/Prediction: Regan 14-5 Expect height, reach, and age to be the keys here.  Betting $2,500 beans on Regan for two reasons.  1.  Don Chargin made the fight and he handles Regan.  2.  I feel lucky!

Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Corenelius Lock (13-2-1) vs. Alex Ali Baba (21-6) Odds/Prediction: Both guys have lost of late.  PASS!
Avelino Chavez (12-0) vs. Alejandro Juarez (10-0) Odds/Prediction: Chavez 7-5.  Close on paper.  Chavez has Las Vegas address.

Recreation Centre, Bridgend, Wales
Enzo Maccarinelli (19-1) vs. Rich LaMontagne (29-6-1) Odds/Prediction: Enzo 2 ½ to 1.  Betting $2,500 beans on Enzo!
 
Fountain Leisure Centre, London, England
David Haye (11-1) vs. Garry Delaney (31-9-1)

American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL
(HBO) Floyd Mayweather (32-0) vs. Henry Bruseles (21-2-1)
(The Ring Magazine #3 Jr. Welterweight vs. Unranked) Odds/Prediction: Five Star Special!  Mayweather 4-1.  If you can get Floyd at anything lessthan 7-1, it is stealing money!  $4,000 beans to make $1,000.
(HBO) Samuel Peter (21-0) vs. Yamplier Azcuy (13-1) Odds/Prediction: Peter 2 ½ to 1.  Yamplier can fight.  But Peter said to be special!  $2,500 beans on Samuel! 

Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, TX
Johnny Tapia (53-4-2) vs. Nicky Bentz (36-3-2) Odds/Prediction: Tapia 2-1.  Although Johnny seemed dead serious when I saw him  recently, I wouldn’t put your money on him.  Slight lean towards Johnny who is the draw, but Bentz can fight. 

Grand Casino Coushatta, Kinder, LA
Oleg Maskaev (29-5) vs. Quinn Navarre (30-12-2) Odds/Prediction: 3-1 Oleg!  Russian in winning slot here.

Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Jorge Castro (127-10-3) vs. Peter Venancio (40-8-1)  Odds/Prediction: 3-1 Castro has never seen a Dermatologist!  That being said, he probably wins here!

Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
Scott Harrison (23-2-1) vs. Victor Polo (34-4-2)
(The Ring Magazine #2 Featherweight vs. Unranked)
(WBO Featherweight belt) Odds/Prediction: Five Star Special # II Harrison 3-1. $3,000 beans to win $1,000 here!

Northern Quest Casino, Spokane, WA
(ESPN2) Rodney Jones (34-3) vs. Teddy Reid (22-6-1)
(The Ring Magazine #7 Jr. Middleweight vs. #9 Welterweight) Odds/Prediction: Reid 6-5.  Close fight as Jones, a gangly lefty can extend guys and beat them too!  Going with Reid and $600 beans to win $500.
Performing Arts & Convention Center, Oxnard, CA
(Telefutura) Jose Aguiniga (25-0) vs. Phillip Payne (15-12-1) Odds/Prediction: Jose 3-1.  Jose to inflict pain on Payne?  Me thinks so!

Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, NY
Roman Greenberg (17-0) vs. Marcus Magee (12-5) Odds/Prediction: Greenberg 14-5.  Roman better of two!

Tropicana Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ
Shaun George (9-0-1) vs. Jermell Barnes (17-7) Odds/Prediction: Pass!

El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
Adalberto Borquez (16-0) vs. Mario Floes (7-1-1)
Francisco Padredes (13-9) vs. Alberto Ontiveros (21-9-5)

Jardin Hall, Panama City, Panama
Ricardo Cordoba (23-0) vs. Dairo Julio (8-4) Odds/Prediction: Cordoba 4-1.

Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
(HBO) Arturo Gatti (38-6) vs. Jesse James Leija (47-6-2)
(The Ring Magazine #2 Jr. Welterweight vs. #10)
(WBC Jr. Welterweight belt) Odds/Prediction: Gatti 15-5.  Gatti has edge with site.   Leija a “Live” underdog!
(HBO) Kassim Ouma (20-1-1) vs. Kofi Jantuah (28-1)
(The Ring Magazine #1 Jr. Middleweight vs. #8)
(IBF Jr. Middleweight belt) Odds/Prediction: Ouma 8-5.  Even fight!  Sit back and enjoy!

Prefectural Gym, Osaka, Japan
Pongsaklek Wonjongkam (53-2) vs. Noriyuki Komatsu (19-1-5)
(The Ring Magazine #1 Flyweight vs. Unranked)
(WBC Flyweight belt) Odds/Prediction: Pong 3-1.
 
Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, WA
Martin O'Malley (21-3-1) vs. Rafael Ortiz (9-5-4) Odds/Prediction: Martin 2-1.  Irish lad comes to fight & win!

Casino Filipino, Manila, The Philippines
Rodel Mayol (19-0) vs. Phalangchai Sor Vorapin (5-9)
(The Ring Magazine #10 Strawweight vs. Unranked)

Silverton Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Elena Reid (15-1-5) vs. Lakeysha Williams (8-6-3)

Seoul, South Korea
Injin Chi (29-2-1) vs. Tommy Browne (17-2-1)
(The Ring Magazine #3 Featherweight vs. Unranked)
(WBC Featherweight belt) Odds/Prediction: Five Star Special #III Chi 4-1 at home.  Dropping $4,000 beans to pick up $1,000!  Aussie good, but not good enough to win in Korea vs. Chi!

St. Andrew's Sporting Club, Glasgow, Scotland
Kevin Andersen (11-0) vs. Glen McClarnon (17-7) Odds/Prediction: Anderson 2-1. 

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