LAST EDITED ON 03-15-05 AT 06:13 PM (EST)

I like Brent Cooper, no im kidding. Has he ever won a fight against a fighter with a winning record? Lets just see shall we? UMMM nope! LMAO he lost to Reggie Strickland!!!! How do you lose to Reggie Strickland?
Alfonso Gomez Has some pride in what he does and he can punch so I guess I will pick him as well, but he is a bit young to be walking on his heals, get that boy an MRI.
I also like Ishe Smith, he has went some rounds with some big names and won, he beat the snot out of Garr, and Garr is one of the best club fighters around so Ishe is willing to mix it up with solid guys, so I like him as well.
I hate to say it but I do like Ahmed Kaddour in the ring he has also went rounds with some great club fighters, I would like to see him a bit more active.
Hey didnt Anthony Bonsante already lose to Peter Manfredo? Yes he did in June of last year hmm. At least he wooped Strickland.
Jesse Brinkley is a great fighter as well he beat a very good Corder twice by KO, that is pretty freakin good right there, Ill watch him as well. And his one loss was not a real loss.
Juan De La Rosa? Oh boy, I hope he doesnt get hurt to bad.
Miguel Espino Has never faught anyone, oh wait yes he has he faught Edouard and got crushed, do you think Miguel Espino will fight at 147 or 164? good god man go buy an Atkins book.
Jeff Fraza? this guy is dumber than Judah! but he did take the New England LWT from Watts and defended it 6 times so maybe?
Joey Gilbert is smart and 8-0 of course 4 of the 8 were against guys that never won a fight...EVER? And three have loosing records and of course Douglas who is 10 and 9 but cant seem to take out anyone with a winning reord.
Jimmy Lang, get this boy in the ring, he may be to good for the rest of the contenders, Iv seen this kid fight, he needs to go for the kill a bit more but he is a great fighter who will mix it up or pick you apart with raw talent.
Sergio Mora about snapped Ralston in two, he could be one to watch.
Jonathan Reid??? Wait!!! Is this the same Jonathan Reid that faught Joppy? wow, I hate him and his poor me I rob people story but he was a great fighter. But I dont think he does well on the contender cuz the rec shows him as retired after January of 2004 but maybe? Oh hell he probibly got pinched again.
Tarick Salmaci? World Ranked? the WBO NABO Super Middleweight Title? yip -freakin - eeee. Guy has no punch, couldnt knock out my 5'4" 98 pound sister. Hey prove me wrong punk.
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Najai Turpin; Since A few people that knew Najai have joined the board I have edited this part of my post.
BUT! I will not allow him to be made a hero for what he did. And that has happened a few times now. Najai I hope it all works out for ya.
please understand there are kids out there that see his story and think wow they will all love me if I kill myself too.
With that said, Najai, rest well.
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So there is my take, 300 hundred words on why I like 8 of the 16 fighters to win, I think I got a 50% chance of picking the winner, kidding, I like who you like; Alfonso Gomez, and Ishe Smith, But I also really like Jesse Brinkley, Jeff Fraza, Sergio Mora, and if Jonathan Reid does have his life together and he is in shape he wins it all hands down. If Jonathan Reid is still "Jonathan Reid" than he is toast and I will have to pick
Jimmy Lang to win it all.
Brent Cooper LMAO he lost to Strickland LMAO.