I've noticed the odds for Kirkland/Angulo have tightened up a bit, Kirkland isn't as big an underdog with the bookies as he was previously. :think:think:think
I think Kirlkland is going to pull the "upset" that no gives him the chance of winning. Kirkland has something to prove to himself, Wolf, and the whole world.
I think the book makers are way off! Angulo is going to win by KO in the mid rounds! The odds should be about 6-1.
I believe Kirkland was a 3 something to 1 underdog a few days ago on the gambling site I frequent, 2-1 now.
Wanting to "prove something" won't make it possible. Not with that Grade AAA china Kirkland's packing in his whiskers!!:nono
Don't you think that coming out of jail bloated and overweight had something to do with it? It isn't like he was koed by every punch that was ever landed on his chin before he went to the pen. Just look at Chris Byrd. His once iron clad chin turned to paper mache once he decide to take a drastic weight lose.
People are merely taking a flier on a puncher's chance. Odds are, Angulo is going to kick his ass. Angulo is a much more class fighter than Kirkland and I suspect is tougher, too. We know he has a better chin.
I'm surprised so people are giving Kirkland a chance in this fight. Before his prison stint, he would've been a comfortable favorite against Kirkland. I think if Kirkland trains properly and have enough time to prepare, he can beat Angulo. Let's not forget that Angluo himself has been inactive as of late. He too could be facing some ring rust, while Kirkland has been pretty active, despite a KO loss. I don't think Kirkland has gotten a fair assessment in this fight. I too believe this fight is much closer than people make it out to be. Angulo will be the favorite, and I do favor him because of his superior defense and chin, but I see this as a 60/40 fight.