Does Maskaev have a chance against Peter?

OM has a hard right hand and Valle Jr. has done a remarkable job of developing his left hook and tightening up his defense but due to OM's lack of speed and age I wouldn't make him a favourite although I will say he has a chance.

 

I am also leaning towards Oleg's ring experience, overall toughness ( at least in his newest winning streak) , and impressive stamina to pull this one off and win Oleg a decision against the plodding, limited Peter.

 

I'm giving Oleg a decent shot at a UD, Peter's good but I think he's overrated and people are overconfident in him

 

Yes, he's got a shot, but I'm going with the younger, hungry, determined Samuel Peter to win by KO.

 

Peter is an overrated bum who's greatest asset (his power) seems to be greatly overrated. However, Maskaev will be 40 by the time they meet and does not seem to want this fight.

 

Slim or none. Expect glass-jawed Oleg to be gone well before the bell rings for the 5th. :yep

 

Not if Peter has continued to improve his boxing skills. Their chins aren't anywhere near the same caliber, so if Maskaev is forced to trade, he loses. This isn't Rahman...

 

None, I'd have picked the greener version of Peter to brutally dispose of old, slow, chinny Maskaev early. Peter had at least improved some and will do it even easier, this is the easiest pick... it may end in the first two rounds.

Maskaev has no legs, whoever picks Maskaev is foolish.

 

I was gonna make this thread sooner or later, anyways GJ.

I give Maskaev a decent chance agianst Peter. I don't think he would knock him out, but the chances of him getting a MD is pretty good towards me.

 

it is the easiest pick, but I don't think it will happen as easily as you think. when the time comes I'll make an avatar bet if your willing.And I'll pick an old,chinny Maskaev with no legs.

 

He's got a chance at beating that slow and plodding bum

 

I think he has a 50-50 chance Arthur.

 

Of course he has a chance. How good it is, that's hard to say. Maskaev is maybe a little more skilled then Peter, and has good power. They're both slow, but the younger Peter might be a little quicker. Maskaev doesn't have the strongest chin, but it can be ok at points. It's kind of inconsistent. Sometimes he can take a punch. Rahman (who does hit hard) landed plenty of flush punches, and he couldn't finish Oleg. David Tua took most of the fight before he could KO Maskaev, and he's one of the hardest punchers in this era. Yet, Oleg has been KO'd several other times by weaker punchers than Rahman and Tua.

The point is, people shouldn't necessarily count on Oleg folding the second he's hit square. Yes, Peter is (and deserves to be) the favorite. Yes, Oleg's chin seems to be inconsistent. But he is a tough, cagey fighter, and Sam Peter would be foolish to assume Oleg willl just roll over for him. Don't be surprised if Maskaev makes it interesting and hangs in the fight for a while.

 

The only thing interesting about this fight is how long it will take Peter to starch Oleg. My guess? Somewhere in the first minute or so. :yep