Carbajal was a great, great fighter with legit power. But I think Zapata's style would have just given Carbajal fits. He may catch Zapata late, but I'm inclined to think Zapata could weather the storm (or evade it) and take the decision.
GH
Michael Carbajal vs Hilario Zapata @ 112
This would have been a great match-up......Without a doubt Zapata's style would have given Carbajal all sorts of trouble.....Would Carbaja's straight right hand catch Zapata enough to slow him down...and/or walk him into Carbajal's big hook?? (a la, Humberto Gonzales I)
If I had to bet the farm.....I'd take a prime Carbajal by late round TKO....down on 2 cards....
If I had to bet the farm.....I'd take a prime Carbajal by late round TKO....down on 2 cards....