Henry Bruseles Vs Lamont Peterson

[Phantasm]

Bruseles just fought a couple of weeks ago on Telefutura. Well, maybe a month ago - it was the night before Cotto-Gomez. Whatever the case, he fought Ben Tackie in a distance fight. The cut stoppage was his prior fight (also on Telefutura), though the opponent's name escapes me at the moment.

Not sure why folks are down on this fight. Bruseles is as fundamentally sound as they come on the fringe contender level. It's quite obvious that he'll never be a major titlist, but he'll give you a good night's work when not matched against the absolute best.

Peterson's modest punching power means that he'll have to work for his throughout. Lamont is at the stage where he knows slick boxing won't build up his name, and I think Bruseles is the perfect opponent to allow him to win, look good doing so AND learn a little something all in the same night.

I like this fight a lot, and actually look forward to covering it.

Yup...you fellas are right. I just moved to NC 3 weeks ago and didnt get my cable hooked up till yesterday, so I'm a bit behind.

Nonetheless, I still think that Peterson fits the same mold as Floyd did, i.e. style. Bruseles needs a fighter who will stand there with him. I dont see anything in him that would say he can make the adjustment.

That being said, I'm rooting for him.