Joan Guzman vs. Yuri Romanov for the IBF

[Snuff Armstrong]

I wonder if the fact that he was fighting Nate for the IBF the first time around was part of the reason Guzman didnt make weight. Something tells me he will not have a problem making weight for Romanov when challenging for the IBF this time around.

[ulises_solis]

guzman will never get another ko win again
he was strugglin knocking out featherweights now hes gonna do it against lightweights?

[Snuff Armstrong]

Thats true, but he should be able to hit Romanov with a few shots that he dont see coming leading to a stoppage win.

[ИATAS]

Guzman doesn't deserve a title shot. He had a shot, and blew it terribly. He beats some bum and now he gets a shot? I don't care how "talented" he is. I was a fan of him but all his backing out of fights and just making it impossible to count on him made me dislike him.

This is completely legit and regardless how you feel about it, it's completely within the rules:

Quote from OnePunch
As crazy as it seems, the IBF are actually following the rules. Vacant titles are filled by a fight between the top 2 available contenders. Here are their rankings....

1 Ali Funeka (lost on 2-14, not eligible)
2 NOT RATED
3 Juan Diaz (unavailable)
4 Fernando Angulo (lost on 2-14, not eligible)
5 Julio Diaz (unavailable)
6 Anthony Peterson (injured)
7 Joan Guzman (accepted fight)
8 Zahir Raheem (rejected fight)
9 Yuri Romanov (accepted fight)
10 Yodsanan Nanthachai
11 Michael Katsidis
12 Bredis Prescott
13 Saddam Kietyongyuth
14 Amir Khan
15 Tyrone Harris

[msagrain]

I'm going to be honest- I've never seen Yuri Romanov fight before. Anyone got any links to recent fights of his? Green K coming your way

Iv seen him fight a few times. He doesn't look a special fighter but what he does is really good and efficient. He won't be stopped thats for sure.

[Snuff Armstrong]

So if Guzman stops Romanov, will that be making a statement?

[El Dominicano]

So if Guzman stops Romanov, will that be making a statement?

Nope but what else is there for him, that guy needs to fight more often, better then nothing

[Snuff Armstrong]

I guess I still didnt get over the not making weight scandal with his fight with Nate. Or, maybe I just dont feel Romanov should be sharing the ring with Guzman for an IBF title.

[-Boxzilla-]

guzamn hasnt gotten a stoppage since 04 or something ... this yuri guy must be pretty shyte ...

[El Dominicano]

I guess I still didnt get over the not making weight scandal with his fight with Nate. Or, maybe I just dont feel Romanov should be sharing the ring with Guzman for an IBF title.

Undefeated Moses? Cuz that guy would get schooled by Guzman...I know you want Guzman to prove a point but there is no one for him to do it against, atleast...not now