The next movement for Kal Yafai? - Page 2

20a87 · 01-22-2013, 03:38 PM

I think he looks like somebody who could go all the way, I would fancy him against any of the other british fighters out there at the moment.

You can only learn so much from knocking the shit out of journeymen.

USA Rob · 01-22-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by emallini

Why is he getting so hyped? I know he was a class AM fighter but we have alot of them. Why him? Hes knocked over bums and looked good doing it but would rather see him step it up abit before i get excited. Not hating just wondering.

they haven't been bums and his performances have been impressive.

maley1984 · 01-23-2013, 02:33 AM

[quote=20a87;14625062]I think he looks like somebody who could go all the way, I would fancy him against any of the other british fighters out there at the moment.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] beat him at the mo imo (british fighters). i wasnt to impressed the other night but against more open opponents he will look better. mcdonnell and haskins will b good fights in 12 months time. get him in with wale and hall next 2 fights

Lilo · 01-23-2013, 04:16 AM

The way he's going he'll probably have to fight Booth or Haskins this year. There just isn't the depth in Britain.

Who is the British Bantamweight champion?

flatulent_bob · 01-23-2013, 04:38 AM

I know this is becoming a cliche but he should get out of Britain and fight abroad, if he's a strong enough character to do that at his age.
There isn't any depth at home to move him on so try a base in the Southern US having fights in Mexico where (big presumption here) I would expect to be more quality at the level he needs. He can still pick up fights over here if he wants to hold and keep a Lonsdale strap but he'd learn alot from better matched opponents abroad. The other added benefit is would dampen the hype, although I suspect that isn't part of Eddie's plan.

mcvey · 01-23-2013, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by boxzone

Well Kal Yafai is defiantly a top quality prospect and I think we could all agree. The question is do you think he could make a move into tougher fights? Who would you like to see him fight next? what chances do you rate for the brummie bantamweight?

Jason Booth - A great old pro who has done well in his career. I think this would be a great fight for Yafai over 8 rounds with a chance to be in there with a wiley fighter. Booth could provide a test with his skill and experience. Former world title challenger.

Josh Wale - Josh Wale has a fight come in February but he is a tough kid. Who deserves some credit but I think Yafai could use him as a stepping stone.

Craig Lyon - Another good pro who can learn Yafai alot to be honest and he will be able to gain some valuable experience while also overstepping a good fighter.

Some one who won't fold up after the first body shot. Garcia was nothing much , but he showed Yafai's limitations.
Yafai needs solid pros who will take him into deeper water , so he can hone his skills.

maley1984 · 01-23-2013, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lilo

The way he's going he'll probably have to fight Booth or Haskins this year. There just isn't the depth in Britain.

Who is the British Bantamweight champion?

haskins v ward has gone to purse bids for vacant title

brickfists · 01-24-2013, 06:09 AM

He needs to face someone who'll come to win

IntentionalButt · 01-24-2013, 05:37 PM

Garcia rematch, that was barrels of fun.

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