Gavin Rees

nrgetic · 09-09-2007, 09:59 AM

How on earth did this guy get a world title shot? He won't be keeping it very long if he is matched against an opponent with a good jab. Who is he fighting next, I heard Dimitry Salita.

faisal · 09-09-2007, 10:18 AM

i think it was not intended for rees to beat mbaye but rather to act as cannon fodder just to pad mbayes record. you'v got to question mbayes performance that night as well, gavin was standing right in front of mbaye gesturing to him in the later rounds with his hands down, any other fighter would have put rees to sleep but mbaye stood there and was pritty much inactive.

Jack Dempsey · 09-09-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nrgetic

How on earth did this guy get a world title shot? He won't be keeping it very long if he is matched against an opponent with a good jab. Who is he fighting next, I heard Dimitry Salita.

It is Salita

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Relentless · 09-09-2007, 10:46 AM

rees was made champion for amir khan

SevenSamurai · 09-09-2007, 10:49 AM

Rees was given a shot, as an easy defence for Mbaye.

Mbaye did not turn up and now Rees is perfect for Amir Khan, as relentless said above.

China_hand_Joe · 09-09-2007, 11:23 AM

Ree's surprising reflexes and speed were what did M'Baye in.

Max Molyneux · 09-09-2007, 12:11 PM

Doesn't Khan want to stay at Lightweight?

Khan's chin couldn't hol against Limond so how will It hold against Rees?

The Kurgan · 09-09-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by China_hand_Joe

Ree's surprising reflexes and speed were what did M'Baye in.

And pressure. M'Baye hates pressure, and Rees threw a lot of punches early on.

Rees isn't a world class boxer, certainly, but he's busy, hungry and well-trained. That's a match for anyone, especially considering no-one will ever take him seriously; it'll always be 100% of Rees against 75% of his opponent.

Vantage_West · 09-09-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by China_hand_Joe

Ree's surprising reflexes and speed were what did M'Baye in.

thats what im saying he totally deserved it amazing combo's to the body and head slipped very well for a what i thought was a simple brit brawler was actually a speedy 70 punch a round whitaker wannabe.

good for him is all i can say

nrgetic · 09-11-2007, 10:08 AM

I watched Dmitriy Salita fight Ramon Montano last year and it proved that when a prospect is destined for big things the tune up fights are rigged. Ramon Montano knocked Salita down twice in the first round and wobbled him in the 2nd and 3rd rounds in a 8 round fight and the fight was declared a draw, on one judges card Montano actually lost the fight. Absolutely stunning! I hope Rees wins! Even if Rees is not world class if he is having a dig then good on him and best of luck. Salita hatespressure but he does have good technical skills so Rees might have a short reign

hook · 09-11-2007, 10:23 AM

Surely he will be made to defend against Kotelnik before too long? At which point I think Rees can say "goodbye" to his title.

Max Molyneux · 09-11-2007, 11:08 AM

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Surely he will be made to defend against Kotelnik before too long? At which point I think Rees can say "goodbye" to his title.

He can outwork Kotelnik. Kotelnik's slow and just keeps tight and tries to pressure.

09-09-2007, 09:59 AM	#1
nrgetic Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Perth Posts: 524 vCash: 1000	Gavin Rees How on earth did this guy get a world title shot? He won't be keeping it very long if he is matched against an opponent with a good jab. Who is he fighting next, I heard Dimitry Salita.
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09-09-2007, 10:18 AM	#2
faisal Hoolios daddy ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,774 vCash: 1167	Re: Gavin Rees i think it was not intended for rees to beat mbaye but rather to act as cannon fodder just to pad mbayes record. you'v got to question mbayes performance that night as well, gavin was standing right in front of mbaye gesturing to him in the later rounds with his hands down, any other fighter would have put rees to sleep but mbaye stood there and was pritty much inactive.
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09-09-2007, 10:46 AM	#4
Relentless ESB Junkie East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East London Posts: 48,827 vCash: 1900	Re: Gavin Rees rees was made champion for amir khan
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09-09-2007, 10:49 AM	#5
SevenSamurai 3 year ESB vet. ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,737 vCash: 500	Re: Gavin Rees Rees was given a shot, as an easy defence for Mbaye. Mbaye did not turn up and now Rees is perfect for Amir Khan, as relentless said above.
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09-09-2007, 11:23 AM	#6
China_hand_Joe Nostradamus East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10,691 vCash: 563	Re: Gavin Rees Ree's surprising reflexes and speed were what did M'Baye in.
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09-09-2007, 12:11 PM	#7
Max Molyneux Liverpool Liver Tickler East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: England Posts: 18,564 vCash: 1241	Re: Gavin Rees Doesn't Khan want to stay at Lightweight? Khan's chin couldn't hol against Limond so how will It hold against Rees?
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09-11-2007, 10:08 AM	#10
nrgetic Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Perth Posts: 524 vCash: 1000	Re: Gavin Rees I watched Dmitriy Salita fight Ramon Montano last year and it proved that when a prospect is destined for big things the tune up fights are rigged. Ramon Montano knocked Salita down twice in the first round and wobbled him in the 2nd and 3rd rounds in a 8 round fight and the fight was declared a draw, on one judges card Montano actually lost the fight. Absolutely stunning! I hope Rees wins! Even if Rees is not world class if he is having a dig then good on him and best of luck. Salita hatespressure but he does have good technical skills so Rees might have a short reign
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09-11-2007, 10:23 AM	#11
hook Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 66 vCash: 1000	Re: Gavin Rees Surely he will be made to defend against Kotelnik before too long? At which point I think Rees can say "goodbye" to his title.
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