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Is this being televised on UK tv? Having seen plenty of fights in Italy I have a strong feeling Lynes is going to get jobbed. I hope not though - Lynes on current form could fight for a world title.

If its a close fight then its always likely colin could get mugged in turin. That is why it will need to be convincing and on current form and his prep for this i cant see him losing. I will be in turin friday to see colin triumph and move towards a deserved world title shot. He would give anyone problems with that jab and although not a ko artist, he wears opponents down and takes his opportunities to go for the stoppage. He is a skilful, intelligent and very fit. He can scrap when necessary, but it often isnt. Sky are televising.

This country is not above the odd jobbing itself to be fair

Lynes will do him inside the distance anyways. No problems

Im not confident about putting money on this one.

God, we could do with a win.

That's my Friday night sorted then! Come on Colin

boxbet. Put your money on lynes win in rounds 9,10 or 11.

Lynes will win. I think Colin will stop him in 10.

Branco is pretty tough - I'll be moderately suprised if Lynes stops him - Lynes isnt a powerpuncher like Cotto. But he could wear him down and bust him up down the stretch but Branco can be cagey when he wants to be as well whcih is why I reckon Lynes on a clear decision.

10pm sky sports2 colin to win branco looking f way out around 8 or 9

Martin Lindsay vs Marc Callaghan is on the undercard according to Boxrec.

Can't see Lynes beating him inside the distance tbh. I think a draw after he knocks him out within the first 10 seconds is more likely.

But seriously, I think Lynes wins on points (whether the judges there see that way is another matter).

Lynes should win, I think Branco is on the slide.... but whether he will win is a different matter.

Anyone know the cards (at the time of the stoppage) for Jones vs Piccirillo.

i think Lynes on points..But Italy is as bad as Germany at times!! I hope they don't rob him..

I seem to be in the minority here but I think Branco is going to win this. Lynes will give it a good go but Branco's fought at a much higher level and no way Lynes gets a decision over there. I can't see Lynes winning the rounds cleanly enough to get a decision, he'll have to stop him and I'm not sure he's up to that. Best of luck to him though. Looks to be plenty of British interest on the undercard.

fatton wrote:I seem to be in the minority here but I think Branco is going to win this. Lynes will give it a good go but Branco's fought at a much higher level and no way Lynes gets a decision over there. I can't see Lynes winning the rounds cleanly enough to get a decision, he'll have to stop him and I'm not sure he's up to that. Best of luck to him though. Looks to be plenty of British interest on the undercard.

Thats my feeling also.... Lynes' wins in the Uk, Lynes loses in Italy.

have some faith colins not in italy to get a suntan he will win, odds looking more attractive as well

heads up its on at 9.30 tonight sky sports.

Colins been awesome lately, he wins comfortably tonight IMO

Colin is one of my pocketful of favourite fighters. Just a good pro with a nice style. Gutsy too.

Branco is hard to beat though.

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I like Lynes too. I hope he goes over there and wins big - I don't think he's going to stop Branco but I think he will win by a convincing margin. Scores of 114-113 or 115-113 wouldn't surprise me although it will be wider.

Good fighter to watch. Hope he dissects the Italian.

DavidPayne wrote:Most writers will confess to soft spots for certain fighters. I pointed out my own affection to John Ruiz

I have tendencies to root for the unorthodox, but that's taking the piss DP

I know, but I can't help it. I've tried councilling, counse....talking about it.

I've been impressed with Lynes lately as I'm sure we all have. Branco certainly isn't unbeatable - it would be great if Colin could bridge the apparent gap.

If I were a betting man I'd say he will fall just short though.....