Daniel Geale vs. Jerrod Fletcher
Australians are a pathetic 0-6 on our shores this year, so now two of them will meet back home. The difference is Fletcher was a "who?" when he took on Jacobs, and did nothing to distinguish himself. Geale, on the other hand, is a proven commodity outside of his showing against GGG. Geale by wide decision.
Demetrius Andrade vs. Jermell Charlo
I don't know the difference in the Charlos, and cannot tell them apart. I don't just mean in face.. I mean in style, in ranking, etc. Other than a letter, it appears as if we have two clones. I am glad this fight is taking place as it is two undefeated Americans without scintillating styles being matched for a belt. Doesn't happen often, especially in a hot division like 154. Andrade is slightly more tested, so I will have to lean that way, but nothing would surprise me here. Andrade by MD after Charlo starts too slow.
Amir Khan vs. Devon Alexander
Finally, this is happening, a year later, and no closer to Mayweather. Khan still has a very good chance of getting the Floyd fight, but the fact that he is avoiding Brook, a bigger money fight, tells you all you need to know. Khan is not the strong, speedy mauler that gives Alexander problems (Porter, Bradley, etc.). However, he is very quick, and offensively gifted. Alexander is not the puncher at 147 that he was at 140, but it is not necessary to bother Amir. Alexander has to know he doesn't stand a good chance of getting a decision, and I think that will affect his strategy negatively. Also, his confidence should be a bit shaken as well. Khan by 8-4 UD.
Timothy Bradley vs. Diego Chaves
I like that Bradley is still fighting dangerous opponents, but Chaves is one of those "looks tough while he is losing" guys. Bradley lost twice to Pacquiao, but there is still not much shame in that, and he has a legit clear-cut win over Marquez... something only he and Floyd can boast. I think Bradley goes back to being Bradley, and Chaves is the right kind of fighter to test him, but not beat him. Bradley by UD.
DECEMBER BOXING PREDICTIONS PART 1
Chris Strait
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