I think 154lb would be perfect for Rodriguez. Great match up! I take Rodriguez, 15 round decision, in a technical masterclass of a bout from both men. Rodriguez would show he has the extra level to McCallum, though, and prove he was greater.
Stylewise Rodriguez definitely has the edge. I see no reason why he couldn't do to Mike what Kalambay did in their first fight.
Very nice thread, Robert. I'm going to go with Luis Rodriguez. I think he'll be quick and savvy enough to exploit Mike's only real weakness ie that he was a bit one paced. Mike's only other area where he didn't excel was in the one punch power dept so I can't see him taking Luis out with one shot and Luis will keep moving and pecking away, styaing one step ahead. I look at it as the Kalambay fight. Luis won't win any friends in the crowd and will keep exchanges to a minimum and sneak a 9-6ish points win. Obviously Mike is the greater Jnr middle and probably greater fighter overall but Luis is all wrong for him.
I think Rodriguez would outwork him. I think Mike is one level below the likes of Luis and Griffith. Rodriguez could fight at any range and seamlessly switch thru various styles.
