It was on this date back in 1980 that one of the truly great boxing matches of all time took place. Roberto Duran won a 15 round decision against Sugar Ray Leonard. It was one of the most hyped fights of that era and it lived up to it's build up As we all know that is all too often not the case, sometimes not even close. But they slugged it out and the judges got it right. Duran was the winner. Roberto Duran was an amazing boxer in his prime. Unfortunately what he will most be remembered for in history is quitting in his rematch with Leonard calling out no mas. Nothing about that whole thing went with his image. He always seemed the type that would die in the ring before uttering no mas. To this day it remains a mystery as to what truly was going on or through Duran's head. It's a shame, because he was brilliant in the ring.
Okay, a free winner. Most will hate this pick. On the surface it is easy to see how. The Cardinals came home after a solid road trip and proceeded to lose every game on their home stand getting swept by both the Astros and Rangers. Now they limp into Chicago to square off against their arch rival Cubs. It's still early in the season but this is a pivotal moment for the St Louis Cardinals. They send Garcia up against Lackey in this opener and the Cubs are heavily favored. I think the Cardinals win this game tonight. Garcia has been good in the past against the Cubs and at Wrigley. I think going up against the Cubs will bring out the best St Louis has under the hood tonight.
On the business side I have a Triple Star featured release in play tonight. I dropped the sunday featured release. Gotta own it all, not just the wins. It's a difference between a handicapper and a tout quite frankly. Anyway, we have been rolling with the Triples for some time now. Over the last month and a half I have released a total of 43 Triples and hit on 72% of them. Long term they are up 290 units. This month we have also hit on 72% of them.
Pregame also has a special promotion now available this week that provides for six weeks of action for the cost on four weeks. Two weeks free is worth noting. It beats the hell out of daily purchases. It is well worth a hard look guys. Hope everyone had a great fathers day. I surely did. I found out my second daughter is expecting this winter. I will have two more grandchildren coming into the world this fall and winter. I'm blessed.
Good luck today guys. Best of luck with your action.