Odlanier Solís vs. Tony Thompson: Who Wins?

[GoldenGloveLove]

If I'm wrong Solis will be lucky to get by Thompson, by Thompson tiring late, but if I'm right about him he needs a guy at least as good as Thompson to bring it out of him. Look how much better he looked against Vitali than against a guy like Larsen. He just doesn't motivate easy. He's said before he does this for a living, not for a passion. Somebody needs to be good enough to lay it on him to bring the fire out. He needs somebody with some craft like Thompson who can get up close and put pressure on him to show how he can counter the f**k out of somebody like a boss.

[The Hammer]

Difficult to predict. It depends on how well Thompson is aging.

A couple of years ago Thompson would have beaten Solis, but perhaps not now, Tony is slower than he was.

But Thompson is still strong and durable. He's an awkward 6'5" southpaw with 29.5" arms, he definitely isn't going to be an easy fight for Solis.

[Elotero]

This fight is reportedly a done-deal for 22nd March in Turkey.

Solis vs. Thompson: Who Wins?

Do you know if winner gets a title shot or this another eliminator? Winner fights Mike Perez?

[CubanGuyNYC]

If I'm wrong Solis will be lucky to get by Thompson, by Thompson tiring late, but if I'm right about him he needs a guy at least as good as Thompson to bring it out of him. Look how much better he looked against Vitali than against a guy like Larsen. He just doesn't motivate easy. He's said before he does this for a living, not for a passion. Somebody needs to be good enough to lay it on him to bring the fire out. He needs somebody with some craft like Thompson who can get up close and put pressure on him to show how he can counter the f**k out of somebody like a boss.

Solis is a lazy bastard. I know his kind. He's the type that only gets up for a real challenge. That's when he's dangerous. The rest of the time, Odlanier coasts. What guys like him don't understand is that that mentality stunts your growth. Consistent effort is what unleashes one's full potential. Sadly, this means Solis will never be the fighter he could've been.

[molinari]

Solis have the skills to beat everyone in HW, even overweight as long as he desires to enough.

[molinari]

Do you know if winner gets a title shot or this another eliminator? Winner fights Mike Perez?

No, Wlad is already defending agains Leapai who is mandatory, Pulev had been a mandatory for a year, Arreola - Stiverne winner should get a shot this year as well with guys like Fury and Wilder still being considered in a near future, one more win for Adamek and Wlad can cash out on a fight in Poland like his brother as well. Winner of this one doesnt get any close to the title fight, neither is Perez or Jennings even if they both win in January.

[MartinC]

The winner should be considered a fringe contender at this point.

[SN!PER]

Solis coasts to a boring UD using his elite Cuban amateur skills.

[GoldenGloveLove]

Solis is a lazy bastard. I know his kind. He's the type that only gets up for a real challenge. That's when he's dangerous. The rest of the time, Odlanier coasts. What guys like him don't understand is that that mentality stunts your growth. Consistent effort is what unleashes one's full potential. Sadly, this means Solis will never be the fighter he could've been.

I'm with you. It's too bad. If somebody like him had like a Hagler type of mentality he could be a big star here maybe. If he's just doing this for the money doesn't he realize how much money he could make if he pushed himself?

[joe strong]

this I a good matchup but I think Thompson may be getting too long in the tooth to keep up the solid fights he has been in the last few years. at 42 it's tough to keep up with the younger guys. Thompson is one guy who has benefited from travelling abroad. if only he could secure a few bigger fights overseas sooner. solis by decision...