“The Experts” Tackle NY Pro

Man, this is a lot tougher than I imagined. Trying to pick the cream of the crop at this weekend’s New York Pro, both in the main event and in the 202 and under, is tantamount to selecting between Megan Fox, Julianne Hough and Jessica Alba for your date on New Year’s Eve.

But, when have “The Experts” ever back off from a rugged assignment? The Swami, Isaac “Hardbody” Hinds and Ron “Yogi” Avidan, wanting to prove, once again, they are the most distinguished trio in the industry when it comes to handicapping contests, didn’t hesitate when asked by their legions of fans worldwide to call the shots at the Big Apple this weekend.

And, Hinds really showed some huevos (that stands for testicles in Yiddish, or Spanish, or German, I think) by really going out on a limb this time around, picking Darrem Charles to topple what is probably the best field promoter Steve Weinberger has produced in years!
Not only that, but “Hardbody (named after his website, not his hardbody) kept right on going, tabbing Eduardo Correa to best David Henry in the 202 and under, and puts Kevin English, last year’s winner, in fifth! Isaac wins my respect right here and now with his bold prognostications.

We call ‘em as we see ‘em, although a lot of folks claim we need thicker glasses to clear up our clouded vision. Actually, that’s why I borrowed Yogi’s for this difficult assignment.
Enjoy.

HARDBODY HINES

1. Darrem Charles
2. Silveo Samuel
3. Evan Centopani
4. Tarek Elsetouchi
5. Dennis James
6. Hidetada Yamagishi
7. Craig Richardson
8. Paco Bautista
9. Marcus Ruhl
10. Sergey Selestov

202 and Under
1. Eduardo Correa
2. David Henry
3. Mark Dugdale
4. Fahkri Mubarak
5. Kevin English
6. Jason Arntz

YOGI AVIDAN

1. Silveo Samuel
2. Evan Centopani
3. Markus Ruhl
4. Dennis James
5. Darrem Charles
6. Hidetada Yamagishi
7. Ben White
8. Sergey Selestov
9. Tarek Elsetouchi
10. Paco Bautista

202 and Under
1. David Henry
2. Eduardo Correa
3. Fakhri Mubarak
4. Kevin English
5. Mark Dugdale
6. Jason Arntz
7. Jose Raymond
8. Vince Galanti
9. Giles Bellehumeur

THE SWAMI

1. Silveo Samuel
2. Dennis James
3. Evan Centopani
4. Markus Ruhl
5. Darrem Charles
6. Tarek Elsetouchi
7. Hidetada Yamagishi
8. Sergey Selestov
9. Craig Richardson
10. Ben White

202 and Under
1. David Henry
2. Eduardo Correa
3. Mark Dugdale
4. Kevin English
5. Fakhri Mubarek
6. Jason Arntz