Richard Towers withdraws, Hearn brings Jason Gavern in for David Allen.

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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Late change on tomorrow's Brook vs. Bizier undercard on Sky.

    The young 6'3" Yorkshire native dubbed "White Rhino" - a stablemate and sparring partner of Eddie Chambers in the Fury camp - might actually have a tougher challenge here than originally planned. Gavern is despite his uglier record - and even on 24 hours' notice - probably more dangerous than would have been Towers, whose major selling point is his size (with half a foot on Gavern) and comparably shredded physique but who got badly exposed by Lucas Browne as merely looking the part and not having the bottle for the fight game in 2013 and has only fought once since...and he's only 2 years Gavern's junior.

    Gavern has several results on his résumé (Toney, even old & shot, in Prizefighter; Ding-A-Ling Wilson; Manny Quezada, Larry Olubamiwo; draw with then unbeaten Travis Walker) than any on Towers'. In fact, despite being in his mid-thirties himself, "The Inferno" only has three remotely notable career victories - over journeyman Cool Abdoul (whose full-time job is losing on points, despite being slick & tough enough to potentially have done more with his talents if better managed, all too familiar a story), failed crossover from kickboxing Gregory Tony, and Harold Sconiers - a D-grade trial horse that Gavern himself beat four years earlier.

    "The Sensation" is already in double-digits in terms of stoppage losses, but if the kid manages to put him away convincingly it will certainly not harm perception of him as developing into a serious heavyweight prospect. Gavern if he does go down will do so on his shield, while swinging away madly in hopes of scoring the upset KO.

    Allen has vowed that if Gavern pulls any of his trademarked "Woo!" shouting nonsense during the match he will take full advantage by running up and breaking his jaw. :yep
     
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  2. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Jason Gavern is not a more dangerous fight than Towers :lol:
     
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  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    How not?
     
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  4. Optimus Dime

    Optimus Dime Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I remember him from Prizefighter.. he done well.. although David Allen does have a hint of ability.. despite anything you might say about him.. he's a genuine boxer..


    Could be an upset.. we'll see..
     
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  5. Robney

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    I won't be surprised if Gavern takes Tim Allen out.

    I expect a close (maybe controversial) decision win for Allen though.
     
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  6. Optimus Dime

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    Frauded
     
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  7. Optimus Dime

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    A genuine boxer..
     
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  8. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Still waiting to hear about how Towers is clearly so much riskier than Gavern... :blood
     
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  9. TSoprano

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    Gavern is really shot now. Towers would outbox him for 8-9 rounds, maybe stop the glass jawed Gavern. Huge reach advantage for Towers, Gavern is no pressure fighter and isn't that powerful. Towers has been used for years as a good sparring partner to David Haye, Klitschko brothers etc. Gavern might have beaten him several years ago, but he doesn't have nothing more than a small punchers chance right now.
     
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  10. IntentionalButt

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    Gavern has loads more heart and probably a comparable punch (despite looking more a binman than a bodybuilder like Towers)
     
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  11. Furey

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    Towers poses more of a risk to Allen than Gavern does, especially a Gavern taking the fight on short notice.

    For starters there might not be much difference in age, but he's by the far fresher man. Gavern is done.

    Then there's the physical advantages he holds that Allen would have to deal with... something Gavern doesn't pose.

    You mention inactivity after the Browne fight, ok fair point but it's also common knowledge that he's constantly sparring and involved in camps e.g. Klitsckho. It's not as if he's been away from the sport.

    Also on the subject of Lucas Browne, I'm not a fan of triangle theories but as you brought it up - didn't Towers last longer with Browne than Gavern...
     
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  12. Pro Punter

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    Gavern would not take out Woody Allen in his prime
     
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  13. Danebrogen

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    Come on IB. Your bias is shining through again, clouding your judgement just like with Tyson Fury who you can't stand. Gavern is a never has been who is shot to **** and has never had anything even resembling a punch. Currently he has an absymal KO % of 24, while Towers has 75 % Ko's and has only ever lost to Lucas Browne. And he gave lucas browne a lot of problems in that fight, before being knocked out, and as others have pointed out he is frequently being brought in as a sparring partner before major fights, gavern is not.

    Towers hits harder and has a reach and height advantage, those are major advantages. Not to mention the fact that Gavern is being brought in on very short notice and is in the shape of an overweight gas station employee. And really, why would they go for Towers who they obviously have to pay more instead of Gavern if he is just as much a challenge? That makes no sense.
     
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  14. Bent-nose

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    He is if Towers won't fight.
     
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  15. Super Punch Out

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    The bookmakers odds suggest a fit Richard Towers was a much tougher fight for Dave Allen.

    Towers was the slight favourite, whilst Jason Gavern is the 5/1 outsider.
     
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