Peter Quillin vs. Andy Lee
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Lou Catalano, Senior Writer
Peter “Kid I Turned Down a Shit Load of Money and I’m Okay With It” Quillin is the superior fighter here. But that’s usually the case for Andy Lee whenever he steps up–he’s outmatched.
Still, he keeps springing these Hail Mary knockouts, and most of the boxing world is praying he does it again Saturday. Quillin (and Garcia, if maybe to a lesser extent) has become the poster child for eschewing competitive fights in favor of easier, money-making bouts.
This won’t be a walk in the park for him, because Lee can seriously bang. But Quillin should be able to move around Lee and score points while avoiding anything disastrous in return. I think Lee’s home run streak will end Saturday night, which will disappoint all of Twitter. Quillin by wide decision.
Prediction: Quillin
Alex McLeish, Staff Writer
There’s a big difference between who you want to win, and who you think is going to win, that’s where I’m standing right now.
Everything in me wants Andy Lee to win, but I just don’t see it happening. He’s a tough son of a bitch, with one hell of a right hook, but unfortunately to win the big races you need to be more than a one trick pony.
Quillin is the better boxer, flat-out, and even though he’s shorter, and has less of a reach, he’s the bigger man. He also has proven to this point that he has a good chin, he’s never even been down in 31 fights. Expect Quillin to nullify Lee’s equalizer, and win rounds by being the overall stronger, and more aggressive fighter.
Prediction: Quillin
Tony Calcara, Staff Writer
Despite his inactivity, having not fought in nearly a year, the undefeated Peter Quillin is Saturday nights betting favorite. Quillin (31-0, 22 KOs) is a very good boxer and packs a pretty good punch.
Andy Lee (34-2, 24 KOs) has put together a six-fight win streak after losing to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in 2012. His last two fights ended with impressive knockouts of John Jackson and Matt Korobov.
As likable, and tough, as Lee is, I don’t think he will be able to handle Quillin. Quillin is simply a better boxer with more tools.
Although it’s possible, I don’t see his punching power bailing him out Saturday night. Lee gets hit too much and I look for Quillin to win by decision.
Prediction: Quillin
Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief
All of this week I was leaning towards picking Peter Quillin over Andy Lee, based on skill alone.
The problem is that Peter “I Ate Too Much Chocolate” Quillin didn’t make weight today and now the WBO title that he wanted back so badly is off the table. More verbal fireballs were thrown Quillin’s way by angry fans on Twitter and Instagram who were already pissed off at Danny Garcia and Lamont Peterson fighting at 143 pounds for no titles.
Regardless of what Quillin may say, those insults bother him. How do I know? He can often be found going back and forth with the very same internet trolls that he claims to ignore. Quillin, in my opinion, will not be as focused or hungry now that the title that he vacated is not up for contention.
I think Lee will use his reach and successfully box to victory. I also wouldn’t be surprised if Lee gets Quillin out of there with his patented right hook.
Prediction: Lee
