Floyd Mayweather has a chance to notch another impressive victory to add to his undefeated record Saturday when he faces Robert Guerrero, but it won't be an easy task for the 36-year-old.
How will Money May react to spending two months in jail late last year? Will the ring rust be too hard to shake off, leading to Guerrero's victory and one of the biggest upsets of all time?
Or will he continue to prove to us that he belongs in the conversation of the best boxers ever with a dominant performance in the ring?
Let's take a look at the round-by-round predictions for what should be an exciting WBC welterweight title bout.
Round 1: Guerrero 10-9
I may be in the strict minority here, but I think Guerrero will come out as fired up as any boxer we've seen and throw the kitchen sink at Money May.
The Ghost's biggest strength is his ability to take over the match physically, imposing his opponents with flurries of punches and high-energy boxing. That strength will help Guerrero land a few more punches than Mayweather and take Round 1.
Round 2: Guerrero 10-9
Guerrero continues his hot start by coming out on a tear to start Round 2, but Mayweather will answer the bell every time. Still, it won't be enough to win the round, as Money May will fall into a deep hole to start out.
By now, it'll be way too early to call anything, but Twitter will be blowing up with remarks that Mayweather's career is done.
Round 3: Mayweather 10-8
Well, that didn't last long.
Mayweather will use his unique durability to get through those first two rounds like they were nothing. Despite being battered and having had punches thrown at him constantly, Money May takes over the fight in this round and uses his counter-attack to put Guerrero on the floor at least once.
Round 4: Mayweather 10-9
By now, The Ghost is worn out from his early-round barrages and from being absolutely torched in Round 3.
Guerrero is simply trying to regain his breath and steam to make another run at Mayweather, but it's to no avail as he continues taking rough jabs from a pissed-off Money May.
Round 5: Mayweather 10-8
This is where it'll start getting ugly.
It becomes evident that Guerrero just isn't in the peak physical condition that is necessary to take down Money May, as he shows the damage his early-round energy did on his overall performance.
Now, The Ghost is just aiming to make it to his corner at the end of every round and avoid being knocked out.
Round 6: Mayweather TKO
Mayweather's physical shape and sound fundamentals will culminate in a victory here in Round 6, as he's hardly breaking a sweat while Guerrero cannot seem to stay on his feet.
After a few rounds of sheer dominance, Money May will take his 44th career victory just halfway through the 12-round bout.
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