June 4 ESPN2
Richard DeJesus vs. Orlando Canizales
This is a rematch of their last bout in which Orlando was ROBBED of the decision!! Orlando
(former IBF Bantamweight Champ) is focused and ready to avenge this previous robbery.
Expect him to storm Richard in a 10 round slug fest.
Canizales by Decision
June 5 HBO
Arthur Williams vs. Vassili Jirov
Although Arthur is the defending Champion, he will have his hands full. Vassili is an up
and coming banger who I expect will give Arthur more than he can handle. True, he looked
good in his bout against Adolpho Washington and his stoppage of Imamu Mayfield last Oct to
win the IBF Cruiserweight Title. But Vassili is a heavy handed southpaw who has a tendency
to stop his victims cold. He's a 1996 Gold medallist with much world experience. I expect
the younger, faster Vassili to walk through Arthur in an action packed war. Question is,
will it go the distance? NOT!
Jirov inside 8
Roberto Garcia vs. Derrick Gainer
Roberto owns a decision to Gainer early in their careers. Roberto is a fantastic boxer,
with natural ability. Derrick is looking better since Roy Jones Jr. took him under his
wing, but is not ready for opposition like Roberto. Roberto will be fighting in Derrick's
back yard, but that shouldn't affect the outcome. Although both fighters are on a good
roll, one will emerge victorious. Roberto looked impressive against John-John Molina last
Jan, and expect that same output in the ring tomorrow night.
Garcia by Decision
Roy Jones Jr. vs. Reggie Johnson
This will be a most interesting fight. Not just because it's a unification bout, the
victor being the Undisputed Light Heavyweight champion of the world. Not even because this
is the first unification of light heavies since Michael Spinks in 1985 (who Tyson then
annihilated in 90 seconds). No, because this is personal. Johnson was the person who came
between Roy and his father Roy senior. Oh My! Pay back time. Reggie comes off a lackluster
win against Will Taylor last Feb (which surprised me). Roy defended his title last Jan
with a 2nd round stoppage of Rick Frazier. Johnson has no chance against the faster,
harder hitting and elusive Jones. Coupled with the "personal" history, Reggie
will be lucky to hear the final bell.
Jones inside 8
