This is an interesting fight I think. I've only seen bits of Cloud, he looks good but at this point I'm not sure how good. Clinton has all the experience in the world but you have to wonder how much he has left in the tank. The winner picks up the IBF belt and probably a fight with Dawson down the line.
So give me your thoughts and picks.
I'll go with Cloud but more because of my concerns of Woods being shot.
I have no clue about Cloud but based on Wood's performance against Tarver and everybodies fear for Dawson, i'd say Woods gives up mid rounds and sets up a potentially good clash between Dawson and Cloud.
Cloud is basically a 174lb clone of Andre Berto.
I'm quite surprised at the number of votes for KO. Clinton doesn't go down and has alot of experience and heart. You could make an argument that maybe Cloud is green and who has he really fought?
Cloud will win by stoppage because of his raw power and determination. He's a monster in the ring, I think he's going to deal out some serious hurt on Woods.
My wish is to see Tavoris Cloud beat the shit out of Woods and get a shot at Roy Jones. I know that sounds hypocritical because I bashed Dawson for mentioning Roy's name as a possible opponent in the future. But to me it is sad when a guy is a mandatory challenger and can only bring a $100,000 payday. That is why Dawson did not fight him. Cloud needs to develop some name recognition some way because he is exciting.
Woods has a similar style to Gonzalez and isn't much better, he will get beat the fuck up. The long layoff will hurt Tavoris so I'm leaning to UD more than stoppage.
I don't think Woods could look worse than he did against Tarver. Tarver should have got him out of there to be honest. I heard he had alot of personal problems going in to it, so I expect a better performance from him in this fight.
I have no clue about Cloud but based on Wood's performance against Tarver and everybodies fear for Dawson, i'd say Woods gives up mid rounds and sets up a potentially good clash between Dawson and Cloud.
Cloud will win by late stoppage. clinton is done on the top level..matter of fact he never really beat anyone on the top level besides johnson (which can be argued) anyway i see cloud's youth and power overtaking woods. Cloud by 9th round TKO