Jesus Cuellar vs. Vic Darchinyan
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Michael Burnell, Staff Writer
Vic Darchinyan has lost two of his last three and has been largely inactive fighting just twice since 2013.
Jesus Cuellar should be able to garner a successful defense in a battle of the southpaws.
Prediction: Cuellar
Lou Catalano, Senior Writer
Vic Darchinyan used to be one of the more feared fighters in the sport, due to the cement in his left hand and the fact that he looks like he uses his basement to store corpses.
But he’s way, way past his prime at 39 years old–which in the lighter weights makes him about 600–and he’s just a shell of his former self, a good 10 pounds over his best fighting weight.
He’s always got a puncher’s chance, but that’s about all I give him here. Cuellar by KO.
Prediction: Cuellar
Tony Calcara, Staff Writer
This could shape up to be awfully interesting. Vic Darchinyan, 39, brings a world of experience with him against the younger Jesus Cuellar. At 28, Cuellar has proven punching power with only one loss.
I am going with the younger, stronger man in Cuellar. Nothing would surprise me here, but I’m going with Cuellar.
Prediction: Cuellar
Art Hernandez, Photographer
Prediction: Cuellar
Brandon Glass, Contributing Writer
I loved watching Vic Darchinyan… four or five years ago. He’s been through a lot and it’s surprising he hasn’t taken the gloves off for good.
Apparently, he’s still getting title shots despite getting thrashed by world class fighters like Nicholas Walters and even a broken Nonito Donaire in their half baked rematch.
Darchinyan serves as gate keeper for Jesus Cueller, who’s looking to make a name off the veteran. Vic is still a puncher and his awkward style may cause slight confusion for the lesser known champ, Cueller, but I think the young buck takes this one.
Prediction: Cuellar
Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief
Vic Darchinyan has a punchers chance, but only slightly, because he’s not a huge hitter at Featherweight. In fact, he’s more of a resume builder for Jesus Cuellar who should be able to win easily. If Vic gets starched–which will likely to be the case–he should hang up the gloves.
Prediction: Cuellar
