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In a terrific matchup of unbeaten flyweights, International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Vic “The Raging Bull’’ Darchinyan will defend his crown against IBF No. 8 contender Luis Maldonado Saturday, June 3, 2006, on SHOWTIME. [details]
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I like this match. Fitting undercard for Castillo-Corrales III, I expect. Darchinyan is notoriously hittable and relies heavily on his power, foresaking thoughts of defense. He has a great chin, though, so I don't think he'd go down with the first good hit from Maldonado or many more that might follow. Luis, I think, is going to be quite a test for Darchinyan because of his style. Maldonado, though, has not fought anyone of note and that this would be only his second outing outside of Mexico. Su****ion may be cast on his Wins-KO ratio based on the quality of his past opposition. But Luis shall be crowding the late-starting Darchinyan from the opening bell and it would be exciting to see what the Armenian would do and whether Maldonado can take Darchinayan's power. If Maldonado can take it (he's bigger, being actually a bantamweight rather than a fly) then, I expect the fight shall be action-packed.
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