Felix Sturm v Martin Murray
Sturm was very lucky to beat Macklin last time out, and Matt's style just didnt suit him at all. The pace v Murray will be slower and that will help the ex world amateur champ. Murray has a good defence and doesnt make any mistakes, but Sturm will have a bit more class. STURM UD
Chris Avalos v Jhonatan Romero
Good super bantamweight matchup on Showtime tonight and I like an upset here. Avalos is highly touted, but rushes a bit too much for me and can leave himself open, he's also the one with a loss to his name here. Romero is very fit, has a clever, boxing style, and has mixed at a decent level in 2011. ROMERO SD
Anthony Dirrell v Renan St Juste
The bill topper of the card mentioned above and a really intriguing super middleweight title eliminator. Dirrell is the brother of Super 6 dropout Andre, and is unbeaten in 23 fights, winning 20 early. This is going to be a great learning fight for him over a dangerous, if somewhat inconsistent St Juste. DIRRELL UD
Robert Helenius v Dereck Chisora
A lot of people will fancy the unbeaten Helenius on home turf, but I think Chisora has the potential to really upset the odds. He looks fit and focused on this fight, something he wasnt against Fury. Helenius has mixed at a good level, but hasnt fought anyone with the same hunger nor fight left in him as Del Boy. CHISORA WIN
Alexander Povetkin v Cedric Boswell
Povetkin had a lot of hype surrounding him as he entered the pro ranks, but that has left him and I can see why. He's not been too impressive of late and has had to work pretty hard to win his last two fights. Boswell has got some decent skills, he's on a good run of form, and in a weird kind of way, deserves his chance. I cant see him being good enough to win here though. POVETKIN UD
Prince Arron v Brian Rose
Arron makes the first defence of his British title and having won his last three by stoppage, I fancy another early win here. He's a tough guy to beat in this division because of his heigh and looked great in his last fight v Sam Webb. Rose has mixed at a pretty low level and has question marks hanging over his ability and chin. ARRON RD7
Vic Darchinyan v Anselmo Moreno
Darchinyan is talking about going into MMA after this fight, that doesnt speak much confidence to me. He's had a lot of hard fights and here faces a guy who looked really good last time out v Lorenzo Parra and isnt afraid of going outside of his comfort zone. The Ring Magazine has Moreno at #2 and
Darchinyan at #5, that's enough for me. MORENO WIN
Mike Jones v Sebastian Lujan
Jones is a hotly tipped welterweight prospect, but when stepped up in class v Jesus Soto Karass, was a very controversial winner first time around, and only just nicked the second fight. He needs rounds and should get that against the in form and very tough Argentine Sebastian Lujan. Should be a good one and the decision might be controversial. JONES POINTS
Pawel Wolak v Delvin Rodgriguez
The first fight between these two was an absolute barnstormer and they go for it once again at the Garden. Wolak was on a great run before the draw and I favour him slightly here. I dont think Rodriguez is good enough defensively to keep him off, and before the first fight, he really was struggling to get victories. WOLAK UD
Brandon Rios v John Murray
I dont like going against Joe Gallagher fighters, but I cant see Murray winning this one. The noises coming from the camp have been positive and Murray seems to have his head screwed on, but I am a massive fan of Rios and watched his last few fights. His power looked unbelievable last time out v Antillon, and on paper this is a step down in class. A lot of British people are underestimating Rios and will find out what he's all about on Saturday night. BAM BAM RD6
Abner Mares v Joseph Agbeko
Proper pick'em fight and another rematch for this weekend. Mares sneaked a win in August, but threw a lot of low blows, including one in the 11th that was ruled a knockdown. Agbeko is very tough and has improved a lot, but I dont think he's powerful enough to get Mares out of there, and I like the Mexican's skills. MARES POINTS
Miguel Cotto v Antonio Margarito
The rematch does take place and I cannot wait for it. I dont think Margarito had loaded wraps for the first fight, and because of that I fancy him once again in a division where he sits nicer. I've watched a few of Cotto's last fights and havent been impressed by him. He seems to have lost some power and speed, and going into this one, he is on his third trainer in four fights. Both are damaged goods, but Margarito's strength wins it. MARGARITO RD10
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