Fernando Vargas vs Ricardo Mayorga is an intriguing fight between two pugs past their prime that both look to put on a good show on pay-per-view tonight. Everybody likes a good brawl and that’s exactly what is expected when these two sworn enemies will step in the ring Friday in the fight televised on Showtime. BodogLife.com has Fernando Vargas as a -180 boxing betting favorite.
The scheduled 12 round match was made at a catch-weight of 166 Lbs. which will be highest weight either of these sluggers has fought at. Fernando Vargas has had an excellent career having fought the very best in the Jr. Middleweight division. Vargas is 29 years old but having had so many tough battles his “ring age” is probably closer to 40.
The last time Vargas was in the ring he was dominated and KO’d by Shane Mosley. Fernando hasn’t looked good in some time now having battled back injuries and a blood deficiency problem but he still possess heavy hands, a hard jab and sound technique. BodogLife.com has the Over\Under at 9.5 rounds with the OVER at -165.
The problem for Vargas seems to be that he simply doesn’t have the balance and legs that he once had and he has shown a suspect chin. Vargas has insisted that this is his last bout and usually that means a fighter has lost his desire to compete but “Ferocious” Fernando has never lacked heart.
Mayorga is a tailor made brawler to make struggling fighters look good against. Ricardo is slow, wide with punches and easily hittable. One thing about the Nicaraguan slugger that is certain however is that he can really punch and possess a great chin. In fights like this it’s safe to say that the guy who can catch the other guy first could win.
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