Boxing Tonight Emanuel Augustus vs. Kid Diamond

[Tragichero]

Currently at +210 for EA and -270 for KD. If you are any kind of boxing fan you know that Augustus is sort of a cult figure among us. He has a near .500 record, but is still considered one of the most talented guys out there. He's been robbed more times than any fighter in recent memory. He gave Floyd Mayweather Jr. his first real test as a fighter. Kid Diamond on the other hand, or Almazbek Raiymukulov is a one loss fighter, and that was to the formidable Nate Campbell. Diamond's loss was one fight after he drew with Joel Casamayor, the current lightweight champion. It's really hard to justify a bet on a fighter with a record of 34-27-6, but EA has beat better fighters than Diamond. Diamond's problem seems to be with fighters with quick hands, and a solid Defense...EA has both. I'm putting a play on Augustus, but not to confidently. I think he has the tools to beat KD, it's just a matter if he'll bring them to the ring tonight. Also, Augustus took the fight on 48 hours notice, but this might factor Augustus, because he's played this role many times before.