Friday, July 12th 2013
Boxing Writers Pick Winner of Tapia-Han
ABIE HAN VS GLEN TAPIA 10 Rds., NABO 154 lb Title
TOP RANK/ESPN’S FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
TOP WRITERS PREDICT WHO WILL WIN…
Karl Freitag, Fight News
“Glen Tapia will win by late stoppage or decision. He’s five years younger and has been in with slightly better competition. But what a great matchup.”
Graham Houston, Boxing Monthly
“I like Tapia in a close, hard-fought decision.”
Steve Kim, Maxboxing
“I like Abie Han to come on late and win a hard-fought decision. “
Lem Satterfield, Ringtv
“Glen Tapia UD Abie Han. I believe Tapia will have the edge in this fight based on his overall versatility. Han is an equally dangerous threat to do damage, should Tapia elect to stand and bang. However, I believe Tapia’s relative savvy and his ability to create distance will be the difference for a close, unanimous decision.”
Dan Rafael, ESPN
“I like Glen Tapia W10.”
Rick Reeno, Boxingscene
“It’s an evenly matched fight. I believe Tapia has a slight edge. I could see Tapia starting strong and Han finishing better. I see Tapia winning a close decision.”
Ben Thompson, Fight Hype
“It’s a tossup – great matchmaking once again but I am picking Tapia by unanimous decision. I think his amateur experience and youth will be the difference in a close fight.”
Bob Velin, USA Today
“This should be a good, evenly-matched fight. Neither has fought up to their level of competition until now. Tapia is a tough Jersey fighter who seems to have the skills and determination to reach the top. Abie Han has also developed his game, most recently as a sparring partner for Austin Trout. But I don’t believe Han has enough experience to handle Tapia. Tapia by unanimous decision.”
George Willis, New York Post
“Abie Han by unanimous decision. Boxing skills will prevail.
