Fight Predictions – June 27, 2009

Victor Ortiz vs. Carlos Maidana - The winner of this matchup could very well be a future superstar in the junior welterweight division. Both are young, hungry, punchers, and those ingredients almost always ensure an exciting encounter. Ortiz hasn’t really been tested yet and Maidana is sure to provide a test. This matchup is a real coin flip. However, there is an inclination towards Ortiz, whom HBO has been building up. Don’t be shocked if both fighters hit the canvas at some point. This may be short, brutal, a FOTY candidate. Prediction: Ortiz via TKO

Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Olivier Lontchi: In Lontchi, Lopez will encounter a lighter punching boxer that likes to stick, move, and jab. It probably won’t be a devastating first round knockout like we’ve seen in the past, but Lopez should take about 5-7 rounds to finally break through Lontchi’s defense. Prediction: Lopez TKO 5-7