Rahman-Maskaev next: who wins this one?

[mECHsLAVE]

Let's not forget the X-factor... is this lingering in Rahman's head? Will he be subconsciously reluctant to engage because of what happened in their first fight?



This could actually be a well-watched fight if HBO properly plays the backstory and plays this KO enough times.

[gnostic19]

uh, Bob Arum?

[Nautilus]

bump .........

[mECHsLAVE]

Bump!

LOL Just saw the Maskaev interview and OMG ..look who is representing him! Rappaport! Gerry Cooney's old psycho promoter.

For what it's worth, Rappaport says Rahman-Maskaev 2 is a done deal, and will go to purse bid in 30 days if an agreement isn't reached prior.

Say it and shiver..."and the NEW WBC Champion of the World, Oleg Maskaev..." LOL It's a real possibility.

[TheGreat1]

very hard to tell Rahman i a much better and more focused fighter than when they 1st fought

[LostGuy]

i say maskaev by ko....

big surprise you going for maskaev
hmm wonder why

[TheFairPole]

Oops! I accidently picked Rahman! Oh well. I pick Maskaev by ko in about the 5th round.

[Kimmy]

Can`t predict it for sure. I think Rahman will win i guess. Mainly because of his style. He was winning the fight the first time they fougt then got caught. I think Rahman has improved since then and Maskaev has suffered 3 KO loses since. So......Rahman by boring poits dec i reakon!

[yrrej]

More like, "Who doesn't lose?"

[Xcel]

I just havent seen enough of Maskaev.....hard to say