IMO Odlanier Solis will KO Ray Austin within 6 and greatly trouble Klitschko

[paulf]

Vitali can't fight on the inside, that said.

I wasn't suggesting he was Tyson or anything, I was saying he punches instead of grabbing/holding (like Wlad) when the fight gets up close.

[frankenfrank]

McCline was a big HW too , did better than Austin against Wlad , knocked down almost every fine and above opponent he ever faced , is Ray Austin's age and size and is retired now .
Austin had flab since years ago , why will he be in any serious shape now ?
He will do against Solis worse than McCline did against Peter .
I don't think he will score more than 1 knockdown against Solis , probably not even 1.

[TheFairPole]

Actually Austin has been in shape in his last couple of fights. Problem is that he hasn't fought in a year. He was in great shape against Golota and beat him easily in one round. Like I said, he will outbox and win a decision against Solis. If I'm wrong, I'll give you that green K you're looking for...

[frankenfrank]

Golotta was 40 against Austin. Williamson was 41 against Austin.
These were not live opponents , Austin was the younger man in both of these fights.
McCline was 39 against Arreola.
Austin is going to be 40 against Solis.

I think it is clear where all of the above lead to.
Also Barrett vs. Solis could be mentioned .
Austin now fights for paydays and for the chance of getting lucky in his next fights. But he is not going to get so lucky . Want to bet about it ?
I will start a thread in the fantasy bets .

[frankenfrank]

Here is my Solis vs. Austin bets thread

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9708156#post9708156

my 30k for your 20k

[RA-Box]

Solis wins this fight by stoppage in the late rounds. Solis is the goods. The additional weight was intentional on his part. He felt that he lacked real power early in his HW career. Since putting on the pounds, he's bear-attacked everyone in front of him, including much taller dudes. He's a sharp combination puncher with a solid guard. I bet you he doesn't lose a round (has he even lost any so far?)

[TheFairPole]

Here is my Solis vs. Austin bets thread

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9708156#post9708156

my 30k for your 20k

Nah, I'll green ya extra when it lets me...

[Pirao]

Maybe he'll beat Ray Austin, but a Klitschko, keep dreaming. Maybe if he fights Vitali when he's 40+ and shot.

[starkiller]

This whole topic is ******ed, it was Wlad who embarrassed Solis not Vitali. Nice way to show most of you don't even watch these fights.