BUNCH OF DECENT FIGHTS TONIGHT
Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
(Showtime) Timothy Bradley (23-0) vs. Kendall Holt (25-2)
(WBC/WBO 140 lb. titles) Odds/Prediction: Bradley 9-5. If Bradley figured out Jr. Witter, he’ll figure out Holt. Dropping $90 to win $50.
Librado Andrade (27-2) vs. Vitali Tsypko (22-2) Odds/Prediction: Andrade 2-1. Toughness & work rate of Librado too much to overcome.
Frank Erwin Center, Austin, TX
(PPV) Edwin Valero (24-0) vs. Antonio Pitalua (46-3) Odds/Prediction: Valero 14-5. Unknown commodity vs. old guy with pop. Jury out on Valero still. (WBC 135 lb. title)
Julio Diaz (36-4) vs. Rolando Reyes (30-4-2) Odds/Prediction: Who cares? Next fight. Vincente Escobedo (19-1) vs. Carlos Hernandez (43-7-1) Odds/Prediction: 2 ½ to 1. Good fight regardless of who wins. Lean towards youngster. Michael Katsidis (24-2) vs. Jesus Chavez (44-4) Odds/Prediction: Kat 8-5. Other guys have this longer odds, Chavez is still tough.
LaPaz, Mexico
(TV Azteca) Raul Garcia (25-0-1) vs. Ronald Barrera (26-5-1)
(IBF 112 lb. title) Odds/Prediction: Pass!
Cuidad Victoria, Mexico
Edgar Sosa (32-5) vs. Porsawan Porpramook (21-2)
(WBC 108 lb. belt) Odds/Prediction:Sosa 3-1. Hard to go against extremely active champ at home.
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