Forbes vs. De La Hoya: easy win or not?

**Scott9945** · 05-01-2008, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by Tunney

So do you think De La Hoya will have an easy time with Forbes, or will it be a close fight?

Does Forbes have any chance of winning?

Post your thoughts and predictions.

I believe that Forbes will give a decent account of himself, while Oscar wants to get some rounds of work in. By the late rounds the size and power difference should start telling more and it becomes a question of whether Forbes will go the distance or not. If Oscar struggles at all to get the win, then he is clearly a shot fighter who shouldn't be challenging the #1 boxer in the world this fall.

**The Hammer** · 05-01-2008, 01:41 PM

I disagree with the experts and say it won't be an easy fight for DLH. My prediction is close decision win for Oscar.

**BattlingNelson** · 05-01-2008, 01:47 PM

DLH by KO.

**PoetryInMotion** · 05-01-2008, 01:53 PM

I just hope Forbes puts up a better fight against DLH then Gomez did against Cotto. If DLH dont blow this guy out then he needs to retire after the fight, IMO.

**BattlingNelson** · 05-01-2008, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by Tunney

I disagree with the experts and say it won't be an easy fight for DLH. My prediction is close decision win for Oscar.

Since I've got an insane bet on this fight I will root for Forbes. In my mind I cannot see him having any chance at all tho.

There's too much at stake for Oscar. This is about legacy. This is Oscars final year and he cannot afford to lose this fight. I think he will come out blazing and in top condition looking to impress, especially since this is not ppv, and a lot of ppl will be watching.

**J_CON** · 05-01-2008, 02:17 PM

If DLH can't knock him out, he shouldnt be fighting floyd.

**The Hammer** · 05-01-2008, 03:23 PM

I will definitely be rooting for Forbes.

Then "Money" Mayweather will need to hand-pick a different opponent than DLH.

**T-97** · 05-01-2008, 03:48 PM

I think Oscar will TKO him

But, he might drain himself making the weight, so i think its pretty interesting

**Sugarj** · 05-01-2008, 04:56 PM

The last time he was looking forward to a big fight, near signed......with Hopkins he was lucky to get the decision against Felix Sturm in his first middleweight title fight.

I worry hes looking past Forbes and may have a tough night, that said if the fights close you can bet Oscar will get the decision.

Forbes vs. De La Hoya: easy win or not?