Fight Preview: Salido v Garcia

Tonight, the 1st major boxing fight card of 2013 takes place at the Madison Square Garden in New York.  WBO Featherweight Champion, Orlando "Siri" Salido puts his title on the line against Mikey Garcia.  This fight has the making and potential to be something special as both fighter's style compliment each other.  It's the classic matchup between a counter-punching technician in Garcia, and the aggressive power style of Salido.  I expect the first few rounds to be tactical, but once they get going watch out.  Salido is coming off a few tune up fights after his huge win to beat Juan Manuel Lopez for the second time in Puerto Rico.  Garcia has yet to be tested, although his display of great skills and matureness in the ring, and tonight is most definitely his biggest challenge as a rising star in boxing.  Mikey must utilize his skills by keeping his distance against Salido, look for opportunities to counter Salido's attack, beacuse he will get that chance.  Salido on the other hand must put pressure on Garcia and avoid counter shots, and when the chance to throw his big over hand right comes, he must do it with bad intentions.  This is a great featured bout to kick off the 2013 season in boxing, can't wait for this one.  Salido vs Garcia is promoted by Top Rank Promotions and will be televised live on HBO's World Championship Boxing at 6:45 PM PST.
Also in action will be Middleweight Champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin versus Gabriel 'King" Rosado in a WBA Middleweight Champion bout.  Both men are trying to take the next big step in their boxing careers, and what better way and place to do it than in Madison Square Garden tonight.
Another championship fight will be taking place in the same fight card as WBO Super Featherweight Champion Roman Martinez will face off against Juan Carlos Burgos.

Noez Predicitons:
Mikey Garcia Wins by Split Decision
Gennady Golovkin Wins by 8th RD TKO
Juan Carlos Burgos Wins by Unanimous Decision