Gurov vs Cantatore

black panther · Post by **black panther** » 18 Jun 2007, 14:29

I noticed thios fight is coming up this weekend - Cantatore is a 5/1 on favourite - cant believe that - Cantatore is sh*t slow and only managed a draw with Rudiger Mayer who Gurov demolished in 3rnds. The only thing about this fight is that its in Italy so Gurov could get jobbed if he doesnt ko Cantatore and his chin is questionable to say the least. Still I only see Cantatore as a slight favourite due to location and at 4-1 I think if nothing else Gurov is a great "throw-away" bet. Thoughts?

jont · Post by **jont** » 19 Jun 2007, 04:21

I also like Gurov's chances in this fight--I think Cantatore is overated and mainly for his showing against Wayne Braithwaite. Gurov has power and the extremely shaky chin but he has not been KO'd by any europenas save the Brits' and Mormeck-- hopefully he can beat Vincenzo and get one more shot at someone else besides haye or Mormeck and i think he would do a better job against the other 200 pounders.

el_grande_mauro_mina · Post by **el_grande_mauro_mina** » 19 Jun 2007, 04:54

Gurov is the beter fighter, he can punch, can box, has size and speed but cannot take pressure whatsoever. Whereas Cantatore is a tough feller, he doesn't have to be lightning quick to beat Gurov. If Gurov lands early he could win but he won't. Cantatore inside 3.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 19 Jun 2007, 16:23

Interesting fight this one. Cantatore can hit hard but is old now and workrate will be a question, he is extremely slow.

Gurov can box from the outside and has a good punch as well but as previously noted he can't handle pressure. He did however outbox relentless Mormeck for a good part of their fight but after 8 rounds Mormeck's pressure told and Gurov folded like an origami swan.

I'm going for Gurov to win by stoppage here late on. Although his chin is poor and as Carlos suggested he could fall early.