Peterson looked KILLER in there. I have him as a winner vs Matthyse. Bring it! The real 140 champion is BACK
That would be a great fight, I think fighting on the inside would play into Peterson's hands as well.
He's exactly the talent level and skill that gives Matthysse trouble Obviously the power is a factor, but Peterson got from Ortiz's power and went on to put on a hell of an effort and get a draw (arguable robbery, but closer than it should have been after 2 early knockdowns) I'd favor him over Matthysse unless Matthysse shows me something (I don't know against whom though)
I would like to see it. More exposure for Matthysse. I dont think it would be very wise for him to stay on the inside with Lucas though. Best shot you got to beat Matthysse is box with speed from the outside.
People should really get off Matthyse's *****. He's been knocking out Journeymen and people already dangling on his sack He couldn't knock out Zab or Devon and people are saying he's gonna knock out a slick/black/powerful puncher in Lamont.
Can't believe people are suggesting this would be a goo fight for Lamont style wise. It;'s the opposite, Lamont grinds down and no ****er is grinding down Matthysse. Style wise at 140 only Khan can lay claim to having an advantage with his speed, but then he ain't gettting off the canvas after he takes a flush one. Matthysse will clean up the division make no bones about it.
Well against high level fighters like Judah and Alexander he didn't KO them, so I won't say it is a give he KO's Devon, who wasn't KO'd by a 160 in ring for real Ortiz.
Fighting on the inside gives Lamont a chance to smother Lucas's power while banging his body. Soto was able to stun Lucas for a while with his body attack before being over powered.