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Gassiev wins if he boxes smart. Dorticos is a better boxer than most give him credit for, but Gassiev is simply better in almost every area short of raw, rage-filled power which Dorticos has all over a powerful but not quite in his class Gassiev.
I still like Gassiev. I think both corners have drilled into their fighters heads to not get sloppy and keep distance. It may have some unexciting rounds to open up as each fighter looks for spots. Of course a KO is still the most likely as either of these guys can end it fairly quick, but I give it a 60/40 chance to actually go the distance as each fighter can take punishment.
Not to dodge, I will take Gassiev by maybe 8th round KO, with a shot for it to be a UD in the 8 rounds to 4 range.
I still like Gassiev. I think both corners have drilled into their fighters heads to not get sloppy and keep distance. It may have some unexciting rounds to open up as each fighter looks for spots. Of course a KO is still the most likely as either of these guys can end it fairly quick, but I give it a 60/40 chance to actually go the distance as each fighter can take punishment.
Not to dodge, I will take Gassiev by maybe 8th round KO, with a shot for it to be a UD in the 8 rounds to 4 range.
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