The bout is for the World Boxing Association International
Heavyweight Title.
Micheal Hunter is the reigning IBO Inter-Continental
Heavyweight title (we won’t get into what these belts mean). His one loss is
against Oleksandr Usyk, perhaps the best P4P fighter in the world. A lot of
guys lose to Usyk, but Hunter lost with some class, lossing 117-110 x3 in his bid
for the Cruiserweight title.
Hunter has great movement and skill. He dances around the
ring like a Featherweight and uses his impressive hand speed to score at will.
His defense is sometimes a suspect which could be a problem against Maldonado.
I’m not going to sell you on the idea that Maldonado is a
great boxer in the heavyweight division. But he’s a tough guy that hits like a
brick. He’s reaching the tail end of his career at 39 years old and lost his
last 2 decisions. But make no mistake, Maldonado is a dangerous man in the
ring. Welterweight
Division Boxers
The size difference (Hunter is a natural Cruiserweight) and
Hunter’s susceptibility mean Maldonado could catch him with something big and
turn the fight in his favor.
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