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2007: +12.45 units
2008: +15.485 units
Sakio Bika vs. Peter Manfredo
Bika (Even) (Sportsbook)
3 units
I was surprised to see Bika tabbed as the slight dog, even though the fight is in Manfredo's hometown of Providence. Although some observers like his boxing skills, Manfredo's always struck me as overrated -- I see him as somewhat crude, with slow feet and an overall lack of desire. Watching Manfredo, I often get the feeling that he's a bit confused in the ring, as if he's been coached up so much that he doesn't fight "in the moment." This may sound like I'm grasping at intangibles, but the fact is that winning a boxing match has a lot to do with intangibles, and Manfredo's no match for a world-class fighter. Sure, Bika's a bit of a fringe contender, but he's held his own against world-class competition (Calzaghe, Bute). After fighting those slick southpaws, Manfredo's going to seem relatively easy to figure out, and I expect Bika's awkward style to give Manfredo fits. Manfredo has a habit of just doing nothing when he gets confused, and I can see Bika stealing some early rounds due to Manfredo's frustration. As the fight wears on, I expect Bika to continue to land enough to keep Manfredo from getting the hometown decision.
2008: +15.485 units
Sakio Bika vs. Peter Manfredo
Bika (Even) (Sportsbook)
3 units
I was surprised to see Bika tabbed as the slight dog, even though the fight is in Manfredo's hometown of Providence. Although some observers like his boxing skills, Manfredo's always struck me as overrated -- I see him as somewhat crude, with slow feet and an overall lack of desire. Watching Manfredo, I often get the feeling that he's a bit confused in the ring, as if he's been coached up so much that he doesn't fight "in the moment." This may sound like I'm grasping at intangibles, but the fact is that winning a boxing match has a lot to do with intangibles, and Manfredo's no match for a world-class fighter. Sure, Bika's a bit of a fringe contender, but he's held his own against world-class competition (Calzaghe, Bute). After fighting those slick southpaws, Manfredo's going to seem relatively easy to figure out, and I expect Bika's awkward style to give Manfredo fits. Manfredo has a habit of just doing nothing when he gets confused, and I can see Bika stealing some early rounds due to Manfredo's frustration. As the fight wears on, I expect Bika to continue to land enough to keep Manfredo from getting the hometown decision.
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