When Floyd Mayweather (34-0, 23 KOs) steps in the ring to face former junior welterweight champion Sharmba Mitchell (56-4, 30 KOs), he takes his first step towards a welterweight title clash with former friend Zab Judah. A few years ago this fight would have had hardcore boxing fans drooling. Today, most experts view the bout as a mismatch.
Both men are taking a leap into uncharted waters, the welterweight division. One man will move forward towards the unified cup held by Zab Judah.
The staff of BoxingScene come together to voice their predictions, opinions and fighter strategies for the upcoming welterweight clash.
David Sauvage - Let's see. Here's the best pound for pound fighter in the world, coming off his biggest win to date. Going up against a B+ fighter. Who recently lost to a guy who recently lost. Um, the only question is, will Mitchell choke like he did against Tszyu? Or will he manage to run the whole twelve rounds? I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Floyd wins every round in a boring unanimous squashing. [details]
Both men are taking a leap into uncharted waters, the welterweight division. One man will move forward towards the unified cup held by Zab Judah.
The staff of BoxingScene come together to voice their predictions, opinions and fighter strategies for the upcoming welterweight clash.
David Sauvage - Let's see. Here's the best pound for pound fighter in the world, coming off his biggest win to date. Going up against a B+ fighter. Who recently lost to a guy who recently lost. Um, the only question is, will Mitchell choke like he did against Tszyu? Or will he manage to run the whole twelve rounds? I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Floyd wins every round in a boring unanimous squashing. [details]
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