Fightjunkie.com: Rocky Juarez vs. Jorge Barrios Fight Predicitons!

The Saturday night HBO co-main event features veteran Jorge Barrios, (47-3-1, 34KO's) facing off against the real life "Rocky", Rocky Juarez, (27-4, 19KO's) live from the Toyota Center, Houston Texas. When the lines first opened Barrios was installed as almost a 2-1 favorite over Juarez. However, Rocky Juarez money continued to trickle in and a late rush of coin on Juarez knocked his odds down considerably to just even money (+100.) Barrios remains a very slight favorite at ?120. The O/U for the fight has been set at 11.5 rounds, with the over at -300 and the under coming in at +250. Barrios by KO comes in at +441, while Barrios by decision will net you +148. Juarez by KO hits the mark at +584, and Juarez by decision lands at +222. The fight being declared a draw lands at +1600. Although Juarez does not possess as many professional bouts as his opponent Barrios, he does bring a lot of ring experience for a guy with only thirty-one fights. He was a decorated amateur, and even managed to win a silver medal at the Olympics. With his successes in the amateur ranks, Juarez had high expectations going into the early part of his pro career. Unfortunately, Juarez has not lived up to those expectations, and now tries to get back to his winning ways after losing his last three out of five fights. To have any chance at getting another world title opportunity Juarez must defeat Jorge " La Hiena" Barrios, a veteran of fifty-two professional fights. To read the entire article please click on the link below.