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To: mr.mark who wrote (1321)	12/1/2000 5:02:22 PM
From: LPS5	Respond to of 10489

Trinidad has two things: power and experience. For that matter, one might say the same thing of Mike Tyson, and yet he isn't nearly considered a lock in skill-similar fights the way many think that Trinidad is in this one(yes, I know it's an imperfect analogy...). In fact, this thread is an anomaly, at least in terms of what I've heard from fight fans at work, in polls, etc. (though, I'd like to see what Vegas "says" at this point); Trinidad is being widely favored from all of what I've heard and some of what I've read. Vargas is faster, has a tougher chin, fights well southpaw or righty, and has that hunger we keep speaking of. I put the fight squarely in his favor, noting that of power and experience, both can work decidedly against a fighter. Speed, a proven chin, and versatility can't go wrong in too many ways. And of hunger, which could lead to carelessness...I guess...I have nothing to say but that I believe that, for Vargas, it will be his doing, and Tito's undoing. But, don't worry. Mosely will beat Vargas within 12 months. LPS5

To: mr.mark who wrote (1321)	12/2/2000 1:06:53 AM
From: FJV	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10489

Mark, Take a pill man. Such contrasting differences of opinion are what make this fight so intriguing. We'll know tomorrow night who had the more accurate analysis. Your points are valid, but just let me interject that I've been a fight fan for over 40 years, so please don't dismiss my opinion as having no merit. LPS5 is also an astute student of the game and he agrees with me. It's OK to agree to disagree, but try to be a little more objective when considering differing points of view. Enjoy the fight my friend. No matter the outcome, it has th earmarks of a classic. Best regards, Franco

To: mr.mark who wrote (1321)	12/2/2000 11:42:34 AM
From: Quahog	Respond to of 10489

Mark, You've taken a pretty tough stance there. I don't think we're kidding ourselves or discounting Trinidad. Speaking for myself, I am all too aware that Trinidad has the skills to take this fight. However, the point is......we have to make a pick, right? I pick Vargas by KO in the 3rd round. Would I make odds on that pick and take some action......maybe a little, but not a lot. I am aware that my pick goes counter to Vegas, and popular opinion (this board notwithstanding). If you forced me to make a $1,000 bet on the fight, I would probably pick a slightly different outcome. However, here, where nothing is on the line but pride, I'll take the risk. Believe me, don't think I didn't know that everybody thought I was crazy last time when I predicted Lewis by decision after an incredibly dull fight. LPS5, back me up on this one. BUT LOOK AT ME NOW, BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The sad part is, once again my chances of seeing tonight's main event are slim. Mrs. Quahog had already bought tickets to the Providence College v. University of Rhode Island basketball game for tonight, and here in Lil' Rhody, that game is a "must see," and the audience is a "who's who" of the local scene. So, hopefully I'll be home in time to spend $45 bucks (that's going to be $15 per round). Otherwise, I hope you and the rest of the dudes here will let me know whether Trinidad couldn't get up in the third, or whether the ref thought he just couldn't go on. TIA Quahog