scheduled to headline a May 12 ESPN card at Madison Square Garden in New York. Arum is trying to make a deal for him to challenge lightweight world champion Jorge Linares. If that fight is made and Beltran wins Friday, Arum said Beltran could make his first defense against Felix Verdejo on the undercard and if Lomachenko and Beltran both win they would fight in August.

If Linares-Lomachenko isn't made and Beltran wins, Arum said Beltran would likely make his first defense against Lomachenko on May 12, assuming he comes out of the Moses fight healthy.

"Ray's always been a gutty guy who's confident in his ability and gives anyone he fights a tough fight. He's a tough warrior," Arum said. "He's the essence of what a boxer used toQ:

What is the origin of the phrase "it's a horse apiece"?

My wife from Wisconsin and her family use the phase "it's a horse apiece". This is used in place of something like "it doesn't matter either way" or "both are the same". Where does this come from?

A:

It dates at least from the late 19th century, as found in the St. Paul (Minnesota) Daily Globe (March 27, 1893):

"What did Emperor William say to
  you when you approached him, Kelly?"
  asked McKenna.
"He didn't say a word until I approached him," answered Kelly. "Then
  he told me to keep quiet because the
  president of France was listening to
  our conversation. I didn't care a d—m
  for the president of France, so I said to
 