Dejan Zlaticanin vs Mikey Garcia

[handsofstone]

Garcia looking to become a 3 weight world champ this weekend, good to see him finally back in the big time, ive no doubt he'd already be a 3/4 weight champ by now if not for the inactivity, he's a class act with some excellent wins like Salido,Martinez,Lopez etc and i'd imagine he's got a bit too much of everything for Zlaticanin who although a very good fighter in his own right, is a probably a bit too basic for someone with Garcia's skillset, apart from continuesly marching forward,Zlat has a tendency to just throw big left hands

Zlaticanin is strong and relentless though and a southpaw which is never ideal for opponents,he's went on to gain a bit of respect from the boxing world since beating Burns which at the time looked like a bad loss for Ricky despite Zlaticanin being unbeaten going in, he destroyed Redkach and last time he just walked through Mamani to win the title

As much as I like Zlaticanin though I just cant see Garcia losing to him unless Dejan's natural size and aggression can wear Mikey down but i'll go for Garcia on points

[DannyMCR]

I'm genuinely intrigued by this fight, probably just favouring Garcia 60/40, really looking forward to it!

[Marlo Stanfield]

I can see Garcia really looking good in this. Probably going to look stupid afterwards but I'm going with Garcia mid rounds KO

[Boxerbeetle]

I think Garcia will box his head off and win wide on points.

[PredatorHayds]

Garcia looking to become a 3 weight world champ this weekend, good to see him finally back in the big time, ive no doubt he'd already be a 3/4 weight champ by now if not for the inactivity, he's a class act with some excellent wins like Salido,Martinez,Lopez etc and i'd imagine he's got a bit too much of everything for Zlaticanin who although a very good fighter in his own right, is a probably a bit too basic for someone with Garcia's skillset, apart from continuesly marching forward,Zlat has a tendency to just throw big left hands

Zlaticanin is strong and relentless though and a southpaw which is never ideal for opponents,he's went on to gain a bit of respect from the boxing world since beating Burns which at the time looked like a bad loss for Ricky despite Zlaticanin being unbeaten going in, he destroyed Redkach and last time he just walked through Mamani to win the title

As much as I like Zlaticanin though I just cant see Garcia losing to him unless Dejan's natural size and aggression can wear Mikey down but i'll go for Garcia on points

This mirrors my thoughts 100%.

Like Zlaticanin, really rate him but Garcia is a bit special when he wants to be.

[davie]

Be interesting to see how the lay off has affected him. If he'd taken this while active, I'd have made this a 90/10 type fight but I've got it closer to 60/40 now and that's supposing the lay off hasn't harmed him

[Cholo_cws]

Zlaticanin's no mug. I think he'll keep Garcia earnest. I wonder if Garcia's inactivity is going to hurt him.

[handsofstone]

Zlaticanin's no mug. I think he'll keep Garcia earnest. I wonder if Garcia's inactivity is going to hurt him.

We shall soon see, Zlaticanin hasn't been the most active fighter either himself

[Boxing Prospect]

Picking an upset here myself. I'll even go as far as to say Zlat by stoppage

[Kilsby]

Picking an upset here myself. I'll even go as far as to say Zlat by stoppage

Buy me a hat of your choice and I'll eat it if he does!

[Boxing Prospect]

Picking an upset here myself. I'll even go as far as to say Zlat by stoppage

Buy me a hat of your choice and I'll eat it if he does!

I'll even send you it in the post ...WHEN he does ;)

[Kilsby]

Picking an upset here myself. I'll even go as far as to say Zlat by stoppage

Buy me a hat of your choice and I'll eat it if he does!

I'll even send you it in the post ...WHEN he does ;)

Don't hold your breath.... Garcia gonna bounce him up and down like Zebedee! Zlat far to open for someone as quick as Mickey

[Kilsby]

Nothing against Zlat but its all about levels.... Right, gonna sit back and enjoy the show.

Good luck gents!

[Kilsby]

2-0 Garcia

[Oiky]

Zlat getting lessons in there atm

[Boxing Prospect]

...mutha ****er >_<

[Andrew]

Wow

What a finish

Imagine where Mikey would be without the 2.5 yr lay off

[Kilsby]

He looks fine. Phew!

Well done Mickey.... Awesome

[Cholo_cws]

Fair play. That was mighty impressive.

[Oiky]

That's how you do it

[Kilsby]

Crolla or Linares in with this guy..... The result is just a formality

[forestbox]

Really impressed by garcia how he controlled the distance and fought intelligently and the finish at the end was something else.no one at lightweight can touch this guy.

[Tarkus]

Crolla or Linares in with this guy..... The result is just a formality

On the same night if they want.

[crusader]

Mikey is a P4P fighter who probably beats all current lightweights and junior welterweights apart from Crawford. Tonight he very clearly showed the difference between an elite fighter and merely a solid fighter; Zlat is no stiff, and his wins over Burns and Petrov are respectable, but that was a massacre.

Linares and Crolla aren't on his level, regardless of who has what belt--even if it's the suddenly revered WBC Diamond version!

[Boxerbeetle]

Surprised anyone gave Zlaticanin a chance tbh, I said as soon as it was announced that Garcia would outclass him. Totally different levels. Garcia has always looked pretty special to me.