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Leo Santa Cruz vs. Victor Terrazas
Gino Garcia, Contributing Writer
Pick: Leo Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz wins by SD over Terrazas. I can see a knock down by both sides possible, but this fight should go the distance.
Brendan Montenegro, Contributing Writer
Pick: Victor Terrazas
By the time this fight is done, it will be a candidate for fight of the year. Everyone is looking forward to the Mares-Gonzalez fight, but this fight will take over the night.
Santa Cruz is looking for the upset to possibly set a fight with Mares, which Golden Boy seems to be be doing by having Santa Cruz fight on a few of Mares’ undercards. Terrazas who is definitely a fighter to watch as he won the WBC belt against Cristian Mijares who is a superstar in Mexico.
Santa Cruz is one of the Golden Boy’s fast rising stars, which is looking to really looking to make a name for himself with a win over Terrazas. If he does pull off the upset, then Mares would definitely need to watch his back, as Santa Cruz would be on his tail. In the end I believe Terrazas will win by split decision.
Jose Sotomayor, Contributing Writer
Pick: Leo Santa Cruz
These two will create an exciting and explosive atmosphere from the sound of the bell. Terrazas is a tough veteran who has been in wars and is riding an 11 fight win streak and has not lost since his TKO loss to Rendall Munroe back in 2010.
As a result, look for Leo Santa Cruz to apply continuous pressure throughout the fight as he searches for the stoppage. Terrazas has won his last two fights by split decision and will have a tough time obtaining that against Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz by late rounds TKO.
Alex Burgos, Editor in Chief
Pick: Leo Santa Cruz
Leo Santa Cruz is one of the best pressure fighters in the game. He doesn’t have exceptional defense so as long as he take Terrazas punches well–which I believe he will–he will wear the tough Mexican down and win by middle-rounds TKO.
John Garita, Photographer/Contributing Writer
Pick: Leo Santa Cruz
Leo Santa Cruz, an emerging boxing star, will be test tonight against WBC Super Bantamweight champion, Victor Terrazas. Santa Cruz’s speed and power hitting will be a major factor and will stop Terrazas in Round 9 by TKO.
Santa Cruz will become the new champion but must weather a storm to earn the victory.
