Former Welterweight champs Vernon Forrest vs Carlos Baldomir are set to dual for the vacant WBC Jr. Middleweight title in a 12 round bout. Both of these 36 year old prize-fighters are well schooled on the game of boxing in the twilight of their respective careers. Boxing betting odds favor Vernon Forrest at -170 on Sportsbook.com.
Vernon Forrest, 38-2, 28 KO’s, last won a razor close 10 round decision against Ike Quartey, 37-4-1, 31 KO’s 1 year ago. Forrest has been plagued by various injuries over the past 5 years and has been fighting very in-frequently. Carlos Baldomir, 42-10-6, 12 KO’s, is coming off a one-sided beating at the hands of Pound-4-Pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. 9 months ago but he managed to go the distance.
Both of these guys are looking to get back in the big time $$$ with a win on HBO. Carlos “Tata” is at his best when his opponents back is to the ropes so he can pound away with a volume of looping punches. Vernon “The Viper” is a 6' tall stand up boxer who uses his long Jab to set up his sharp right hand.
Vernon’s two losses came at the hands of Ricardo Mayorga who has a similar style to Baldomir but Mayorga has more power. Argentinian Baldomir is a hard-headed brawler who is slow and hittable but knows how to win having lost only 1 fight (Mayweather Jr.) in the last 8 years.
Forrest should be able to out-box the short 5'7" cut prone Baldomir from the outside and pile up points. Baldomir has strong promotional backing so he might hold a slight advantage with the judges but Vernon should make the fight clear-cut enough to ensure a win over the 12 round distance.
Brad Marchetti Boxing Prediction: Vernon Forrest for 2 units
Vernon Forrest -170
Carlos Baldomir +140
