Chisora, Tyson Fury & Hughie Fury - Possible opponents for 15th Feb

Less than a month away and all 3 dont have confirmed opponents. It looks like Tyson will face a journeyman to get him back in the groove, hopefully Hughie will make a step up and face someone fairly decent on the domestic scene. Regarding Chisora hopefully he can find someone credible on short notice, not impossible as there is the European title up for grabs. Whats going on with Robert Helenius? is that out of the question? that would be a great rematch. Anyone got any ideas who these 3 could face?

 

if the latest Fury clips on youtube are recent then he will need a lot more than 4 weeks to get fit

 

Ive got a feeling this whole bill is going to be disappointing.Obviously if its not finalised,neither Fury would be on the bill.If it is,I could see Hughie on it and Tyson not.Is Larry Olubamiwo available?Not a bad opponent for Hughie.Id like to see Browne for Tyson,but that definitely won't happen.Also I reckon it could be an opponent at the 11th hour for Derek,fat Latvian type.The best scenario is all 3 box on the bill.The worst is it gets postponed.

 

There must be an undefeated Russian/Ukrainian type out there that would fancy a go at the European title and will make Chisora look like he beat a good opponent. Matt Skelton could be a good fight for Hughie. Any eastern European bum for Tyson.

 

If Chisora is stuck for an opponent how about dare i say it Audley Harrison?

Larry Olubamiwo for Tyson Fury

and wasn't Hughie meant to be fighting Danny Hughes for the WBC youth title.

 

This card looks like a damp squib. Announcing the Fury v Chisora fight for the summer will mean they will both be fighting poor opposition as a defeat to either scuppers the big fight.

Hughie is still a card filler at this stage. He can't and won't save a card. The undercard would need to be good.

 

Feed Harrison to Hughie.

 

Unfortunately so. Chisora seems pretty much cursed at the moment when it comes to opponents. Mind you, he was VERY VERY lucky that David Haye turned up, so he should take a bit of bad luck with a smile...

 

I don't know about that, but i suppose Audley should comeback at a lower level since he doesn't deserve a big payday again.

 

I think I heard Peter Fury mention that Eddie Chambers might fight on the Copper Box bill. Has there been any news about this?

 

He will fight on these bills as well of the two Furys.

Peter confirmed that the deal is for two fights plus the Chisora fight in June if all goes to plan- therefore it's not a "long term deal" as was touted. The first two fights will be on Boxnation, the Chisora fight will likely be a WBO Final Eliminator and might be on Channel Five as Hennessey is co promoting all of the fights.

It would be slightly hypocritical of Frank if he insists that the Chisora/Fury fight is on Boxnation given his remarks about terrestrial TV not being interested in boxing anymore. Chisora/Fury is a massive fight for terrestrial TV and I hope that some compromise is found to ensure that a massive audience can see the fight.

 

:good

 

Dunno,Ryan.Not sure about Audley.Peter said he wanted somebody to give Tyson rounds.Unless Tysons really out of shape couldn't see Larry lasting long.But 3rd fight you mention probably ok.If Chambers on the bill how about him against McDermott or ***ton?

 

A Joey Abell level opponent would be acceptable at this stage, despite what Peter says I suspect he'll be happy to see Tyson winning whatever the manner.

 

Your probably right Ted! I don't think Audley deserves a crack at the European title straight away, but rightly or wrongly he does sell and something tells me he could give Chisora all sort of problems especially with him being a southpaw?

Tyson might want want somebody more durable in front of him than big Larry O, and who else could you go for maybe Gbenga Oluokun or Michael Sprott?

I remember Hughie was meant to fight Danny Hughes before Christmas, but he got the cut eye sure.

And yeah S exton or McDermott would be decent opponents for Chambers. The last i heard Se xton was meant to be fighting Lucas Browne for the Commonwealth title, but some Australian guy is fighting Lucas now instead so S exton could be up for that unless he's injured or something.