Info on a couple of fighters

lap · 09-10-2009, 11:38 AM

I'm noit sure I understand how Matthew Macklin (whom I don't know) can be such a big favorite (almost 4 to 1) over Amin Asikainen, whom I know a bit and perceive to be a solid operator.

I'm curious to see the perception of the European forum dwellers...

PatrickP · 09-10-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lap

I'm noit sure I understand how Matthew Macklin (whom I don't know) can be such a big favorite (almost 4 to 1) over Amin Asikainen, whom I know a bit and perceive to be a solid operator.

I'm curious to see the perception of the European forum dwellers...

Macklin is being way overrated after his win over a 35 year old Wayne Elcock, it was an impressive win but it's not quite the feat it's being made out to be. I'm saying this as a big fan of Matthew btw but I think the Asikainen fight is 50-50.

LHL · 09-10-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lap

I'm noit sure I understand how Matthew Macklin (whom I don't know) can be such a big favorite (almost 4 to 1) over Amin Asikainen, whom I know a bit and perceive to be a solid operator.

I'm curious to see the perception of the European forum dwellers...

Macklin is a solid all round fighter. He has good skills and decent power, along with a good chin. You should be able to see the Macklin vs Moore fight easily on youtube which is a cracking fight. 1-4 is very wide in this fight but i think he will win it.
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Moore is on the brink of a world title fight at light middle. Macklin has looked better since the move up in weight.

lap · 09-11-2009, 03:24 PM

Thanks guys

BigEars · 09-11-2009, 08:16 PM

Macklin is such a strong favourite mainly due to this fight.

1-4 is a bit too much for me, but I disagree that Macklin's overated.
Yes Elcock was getting on a bit and he's froze in fights before.
But Macklin's performance in that fight was sensational, he looked quicker and stronger than he ever has before.

His defense was a lot better too and he's finally seemed to have found the right blend between boxer and puncher. He's definitely not the same man that fought Jamie Moore a few years ago.

Asikainen has faded a bit too and at 33 and still trying to comeback after a bad setback against Gevor, he may not have the confidence he used have either. Home advantage is another little bonus for macklin aswell, but I still can't quite explain 1-4, that's a little steep for me.

09-10-2009, 11:38 AM	#1
lap newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 43 vCash: 1000	Info on a couple of fighters I'm noit sure I understand how Matthew Macklin (whom I don't know) can be such a big favorite (almost 4 to 1) over Amin Asikainen, whom I know a bit and perceive to be a solid operator. I'm curious to see the perception of the European forum dwellers...
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09-11-2009, 03:24 PM	#4
lap newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 43 vCash: 1000	Re: Info on a couple of fighters Thanks guys
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09-11-2009, 08:16 PM	#5
BigEars Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Middlesbrough via Tipperary Ireland Posts: 2,351 vCash: 1117	Re: Info on a couple of fighters Macklin is such a strong favourite mainly due to this fight. 1-4 is a bit too much for me, but I disagree that Macklin's overated. Yes Elcock was getting on a bit and he's froze in fights before. But Macklin's performance in that fight was sensational, he looked quicker and stronger than he ever has before. His defense was a lot better too and he's finally seemed to have found the right blend between boxer and puncher. He's definitely not the same man that fought Jamie Moore a few years ago. Asikainen has faded a bit too and at 33 and still trying to comeback after a bad setback against Gevor, he may not have the confidence he used have either. Home advantage is another little bonus for macklin aswell, but I still can't quite explain 1-4, that's a little steep for me.
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