Teddy Atlas's Picks for Upcoming Fights

I submit my vote for these guys. I think all fights are brilliant and you have to love the promoters and managers for allowing the public to view greatness at a display. All these fights will go to the later rounds but here is my assessment with each fight. Mayweather via 12 round decision Reason: Hatton can't keep up with Mayweather's legs & he will pot shot him from the outside. Joe Cal via 12 round decision Reason: Kessler is a good fighter but never been in the ring with a great fighter. Joe Cal will take him to school. Cotto via 12 round decision Reason: Shane is on his last legs in boxing he is dangerous and powerful advisary but a shell of what he did earlier in his career. The young lion will out muscle and outwill Shane on this night. Manny Pac via 9 round KO Reason: Manny will continue to dominate Barrerra like he did 4 years ago. He will be too much for the ageing Mexican Warrior. Taylor via 9 round KO Reason: Pavlik looked great against Miranda who has little boxing skills. Up until now Pavlik hasn't fought any competition worthy of his talent. Taylor looked subpar fighting 3 southpaws with boxing skills. In the end Taylor will shine as the his experience with great opposition will take him to the next level. I call it as I see it. Peace

Mayweather Kessler Cotto Barrera Taylor -discuss Calzaghe Cotto Barrera Pavlik

Just imagine if Taylor wins another controversial split decision...people are going to be calling for his head on a pike. Poor guy, he better hope he either wins decisively or gets utterly decimated, that way he can at least know where he stands. Or he could come over to the dark side and have everybody hate him and get paid

Just imagine if Taylor wins another controversial split decision...people are going to be calling for his head on a pike. Poor guy, he better hope he either wins decisively or gets utterly decimated, that way he can at least know where he stands.

Mayweather Kessler Cotto Barrera Taylor -discuss I think he is wrong except for Mayweather and Taylor. Kessler will prolly lose to Joe. Joe is nice he just hasn't fought anyone. Kessler is nice step in the right direction. Cotto is too inexperienced and slow for Mosley. I see mosley KO him out in a huge fashion focing a Mayweather fight. barrera will lose to Pacman in the same fashion he did the last time. Also Pacman is a much better fighter and is actually using both of his hands now. He just needs to work on that defense and pick and choose when to apply his agression.

Other then those two i think he's correct Agreed, Pman and Pavlik should win.

Mayweather Kessler Cotto Barrera Taylor -discuss Hatton Calzaghe Mosley Pacquiao Taylor Either I'm crazy or Teddy is..

Mayweather - agree Kessler - disagree Cotto - disagree Barrera - disagree Taylor - disagree

to all saying MAB will win... care for a bet... I barely have the heart to steal 10K from you......let alone more.

exactly who i see winning those fights!

Teddy Atlas picked Oscar over Mayweather...he obviously isn't anybody to be taken seriously.

to all saying MAB will win... care for a bet...

I disagree with him on Taylor-Pavlik and Barrera-Pac; I think MAB is washed up.

Although my boxing knowledge pales in comparison to that of Teddy's, I disagree with Kessler, Barrera and Cotto winning. The other two will be wide decision victories for the favored fighters. However, Barrera's chances of winning are increasing day-by-day with Pacquiao's erratic behavior of late. If I HAD to bet all of them, I'd go with Heysus' picks. Mayweather Calazghe Pac Mosley Taylor I probably wouldn't put any money on any of them except for Mayweather / Possibly Pac.

I like Mayweather (UD), Taylor (SD), and Mosley (KO) in their bouts. I'll say Calzaghe unifies, but I'll be honest, I haven't seen enough of Kessler (only one fight) to make a meaningful pick on that fight. As for Pacquiao/Barrera, I don't know what to think. To say Barrera was dominated in their first meeting in 2003 is an understatment, however he's looked very good since that fight. I've always been a fan of Barrera's as a fighter, and if he were to pull off the victory and retire it would be an absolutely awesome way to go out. I'm gonna go with Barrera in the rematch, but admittedly I'm probably picking more with my heart than my head.

I'm agreeing with Teddy. Before I heard his predictions tonight the only fight I would have had different is Pacman winning.

Mayweather Kessler Cotto Barrera Taylor -discuss This is the first time i actually agree with Teddy Atlas. (he picked Oscar over Floyd and said Oscar would out point him) but i agree with all of those results he said. :boxing:

pac is def thinking he's gonna face the same barrera he did when he bulldozed his ass......as much as i dislike barrera im leaning towards the upset this time around because if u notice when he gets another shot at a fighter he usually stinks the joint but wins doing it....morales & juarez.....even though i firmly believe morales won the 2nd fight u notice barrera changes his fightplan BIGTIME.....never does he fight the same fight.....pac better get in serious training soon because i would love to see him knock him out for good but my money is slowly shifting towards MAB..... anyways......the only other fight i disagree with atlas is the cotto fight....mosley is going to shine that night.....his picture perfect right hand will land at will and end the night dramatically.......great fight though i can't wait.......

James, You really like barrera? Because y'all believe Pac isn't focused/ motivated? Pac ISN'T focused. I still think Pac wins though

Mayweather Kessler Cotto Barrera Taylor -discuss Although my boxing knowledge pales in comparison to that of Teddy's, I disagree with Kessler, Barrera and Cotto winning. The other two will be wide decision victories for the favored fighters. However, Barrera's chances of winning are increasing day-by-day with Pacquiao's erratic behavior of late.