Wladimir by KO, early. Austin is better than almost anyone here thinks but he'll get put on his ass in this fight. He should have tried to get a fight with Toney. He can win that one IMO, or at least make it close. Even Lamon Brewster. He needs to pick on shorter opponents.
I think Austin will jump Wlad in the early rounds hoping to hurt him with one punch and Wlad will be on defensive for 3-4 rounds. After Austin gets nailed with the jab and a couple of left hooks, he'll slow down and Wlad will be able to land his right. Unless Austin nails Wlad in the early rounds, I see it for Wlad TKO6-7.
Wlad in six or seven. I hope you guys are right about the early KO. I want to see Wlad let his hands go a little earlier. I just fear he'll take his time.
Austin is tricky. Hes awkward, but he uses his reach very well against smaller guys, which Wlad isnt. So I see a TKO 4, just because Wlad seems to reserve energy for later rounds now. I think he will feel Austin out for a few rounds.
Austin vs. Briggs would have been much more interesting imo.
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