Fights this weekend that people appear to be downplaying, your thoughts?

I think all of them either have clear favorites and/or don't mean a whole lot in their divisions, which is why they might not be generating much talk even if Froch vs. Groves II weren't on the same weekend.

For instance, Walters should really beat Darchinyan without any difficulty.

Miskirtchian is a decent Euro level talent but Gradovich should coast in this defense - maybe not with the ease at which he cruised in the Dib rematch, but still...he should prove a cut above.

Soliman and Sturm already fought, and it was only so-so...and basically either of them will just be waiting for a strong contender to knock them off before long. (don't be fooled by the Barker result, Sturm is a weakish titlist at this stage)

Povetkin vs. Charr might have its moments but is a mismatch.

Donaire is unproven at the weight and doesn't even deserve a crack at Vetyeka.

 

Really interesting matchups for the most part....I think Donaire-Vetyeka takes the cake for me, but I'm also a sucker for seeing if old Vic has enough to put Walters through his paces. My first instinct says Walters should dismantle him for a knockout, but you can never really write him off