Terrance Crawford vs. Ray Beltran
Beltran is tough, durable, and hungry. He also has a claim to the lineal WBO title, as he clearly beat Burns before Crawford did. However, he is getting his title shot against someone I truly believe to be special. Not Mayweather special, but enough to think that this is only the beginning of his success. Beltran will press, and maybe even catch "Bud" a few times, but its still the same result: Crawford by wide UD.
Wladimir Klitschko vs,. Kubrat Pulev
We have seen this script too many times to expect anything different. Yes, Pulev has a great jab, and boxing ability. Yes, Klitschko has been spinning this as if its competitive. However, that is a ticket selling ploy. Pulev has an impressive win over Tony Thompson, but style-wise, he is not what bothers Wladimir. What bothers the champ is numbing power and durability. Pulev is simply not ready. Klitschko by mid rounds KO.
Luis Abregu vs. Sadam Ali
It is not uncommon for a slowly moved Olympian to suddenly capture our attention, but Ali has a unique fan base culturally, has been a promoter as well as a fighter, but this represents a huge step up. Too big to pick him. Abregu showed against Bradley and Dulorme that he can be ordinary.. but his pressure is relentless. Abregu by decision or late TKO.
Felix Sturm vs. Robert Stieglitz
Who cares? This is a battle of two people we just wish would go away, and quit clogging up the works at 160-168. Protected German fighters who tend to lose when they step up. Of that category, however, these are two of the most accomplished. At the very least, they keep reinventing themselves. Sturm by close, boring UD.
NOVEMBER 2014 BOXING PREDICTIONS PART 1
Chris Strait
www.convictedartist.com
