Jermell Charlo vs. Gabriel Rosado
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Gino Garica, Contributing Writer
Jermell Charlo vs. Gabriel Rosado is the bout I have my eye on. In my opinion this is an absolute make or break for Rosado’s future as a championship contender. To break this fight down simply, if Rosado can not change his strategy by fighting inside and targeting the body, Charlo will pick him apart all night long. My instinct tells me that Charlo is the favorite to win, however on this particular fight, I think heart raises the victor!
Prediction: Rosado
Brendan Montenegro, Sr. Correspondent
I like both fighters, but I give the upper edge to Gabriel Rosado. He has faced better competition than Jermell Charlo. While he may not have won a fight in 2013, he has gained many fans for his straight forward, “I’m not scared of anyone” style of fighting. Charlo called him out believing he has a chance of beating Rosado, but Rosado has really dedicated 2014 to winning a belt and will not let Charlo stop that.
Prediction: Rosado
Lenin Acevedo, Photographer
I gotta go for my man Gabriel Rosado. Jermell Charlo is a good fighter with ring skills, but I don’t think he’ll be able to handle Rosado’s persistence. Gabe’s been in the ring with monsters. Considering his experience, Charlo shouldn’t be that much of a threat. I believe Rosado will start this year off with a well deserved victory.
Prediction: Rosado
Jordan Echavez, Contributing Writer
I feel Gabriel Rosado’s level of competition in his last few fights is a couple of notches above Jermell Charlo’s. Although Rosado lost his last two most recent ones, he turned out to be a tougher challenge than his opponents thought. Plus coming back down to 154 after fighting solid 160 pounders would probably play in Rosado’s favor. I’m going with a late KO for Rosado. Hopefully he gets a fair shake to start off 2014.
Prediction: Rosado
Jose Sotomayor, Contributing Writer
This will be a very interesting fight. Jermell Charlo, one half of the Charlo brother boxing duo, looks to make a splash in the division with a victory over Gabriel Rosado. Many fans will agree that Rosado needs a victory in this fight to stay relevant. Rosado losing a close one will reduce him to title of gate keeper, but a victory will prove he is still a force. Unfortunately, he is facing a young, smart and hungry prospect in Charlo.
Prediction: Charlo
Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief
Gabriel Rosado is an interesting case. He wasn’t able to win a fight in 2013, but his popularity didn’t suffer and he actually gained fans. Sometimes, heart and will win people over more than anything else. Rosado has suffered from cuts in the past and ultimately, that may be the x factor in this bout. Jermell Charlo is taking a legitimate step up in competition and this fight will go a long way in showing boxing fans whether or not he’s ready for the upper echelon of the division. If Rosado doesn’t have a problem with weight and more importantly does not cut, I think he notches a big win in this fight.
Prediction: Rosado
