This is a close fight in the market unsurprisingly. Both have been inconsistent at times with fitness and performance so I’m not prepared to try and pick a winner on that basis. Instead I’m going to have a go with small stakes on rounds bets. I think if one of them does turn up a little jaded tonight a KO is certainly possible with these guys.
Bets:
Cornelius Bundrage Round 5/6/7 pay 40/1, 33/1, 33/1
Ishe Smith Round 2/3/4 pay 40/1, 40/1, 33/1
The first real chance for David Price to show what level he is at. Thompson in his last bout went 6 rounds before being stopped by Wladimir Klitschko…I think Price will stop him much sooner than this.
For two reason really; Thompson doesn’t look in as good a shape as he was againt Wladimir and Wladimir was very cautious for the early rounds, he didn’t really ask Thompson many questions.
I don’t think Price will be so tentative and can despatch Thompson inside 2 rounds and send a message to the Klitschkos!
David Price Round 1 @15/2 youwin
David Price Round 2 @13/2 youwin
Martin Rogan @9/1 bet365 ~ Even at 41 years of age I think he has enough in the tank for one last hurrah, he’s an aggressive fighter and I don’t think the quality is high in this prizefighter. He can win on guts alone.
Ian Lewison @8/1 betfred ~ Has to be the least exposed fighter in this, trained by Dereck Chisora’s trainer, Don Charles. They are actually similar in size and aggression, could be suited for this format. Looks to have a good chin, so despite lack of experience should not be flattened.
Audley Harrison v Claus Bertino
Bertino really is nothing special, but I just can’t believe Audley can improve enough to beat ANYONE right now; he looked completely shot against David Price.
Bertino Round 1 @33/1 ladbrokes
Bertino Round 2 @28/1 ladbrokes
Bertino Round 3 @28/1 boylesports
Ian Lewison v Timo Hoffman
Ian Lewison by Decision or Technical Decision @5/1 sportingbet
Martin Rogan v Albert Sosnowski
Martin Rogan by Decision or Technical Decision @11/4 bet365
Travis Walker v Derric Rossy
I think Walker could bang Rossey out early here, or he could tire himself out and get caught in rounds 2 or 3. Worth the risk at the prices.
Travis Walker Round 1 @6/1 skybet
Derric Rossey Round 2 @33/1 ladbrokes
Derric Rossey Round 3 @28/1 ladbrokes
Samuel K Chatwin - Sports Writer & Tipster 