That the fight is on pay-per-view is an indication of the lack of pay-per-view fighters, and whether the Golden Boy wins or loses, this should be the fight that cooks HBO’s pay-per-view golden goose.

Ricardo Mayorga is a chin, a punch and a big mouth. Who knows what Oscar is at this stage? Therefore, a reasoned, logical prediction seems impossible.

Byrd has struggled against his last four opponents, none of them world-beaters, and when he and Wladimir first fought Chris lost 10, 11, and 12 rounds on the judges’ cards.

As much as I would like to see Zab win, if for no other reason than because he is from New York, I have trouble seeing Floyd losing. He’s simply too quick, too smart and too game to let Zab beat him.

I hate to drag up the past, but I’m going to do it anyway: Carlos Baldomir – are you serious?!

The Wolfman can not endorse the White (a/k/a Big and Bad) Wolf. Curious to see how Buddy McMirt has changed Brewster.

Lamon Brewster is the most exciting of our four heavyweight champions. Is it due to his power or the fact that none of his fights are sure things?

Sergei Liakhovich is Balboaesque. He’s got the heart of a lion, he’s tough, and he’s well… unknown. On top of that he has nothing to lose and everything to gain, which makes him a very dangerous opponent.

Brewster needs to come out fast and furious, and gain Lyakhovich’s respect. The young Belarussian (he’s 29, a baby by today’s standards) is tough, confident and a better boxer than the WBO titlist.

Brewster + Buddy McGirt does indeed spell trouble for Sergei Lyakhovich.