Best all-British fight that could be made at each weight

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by ishy, Jan 27, 2009.


  1. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    This is what I'd go with:

    HW: Haye v Skelton
    CW: Macca v Hide
    LHW: Woods v Francis
    SMW: Calzaghe v Froch
    MW: Elcock v Macklin (this is actually happening!)
    LMW: Moore v Rhodes
    WW: Brook v Watson
    LWW: Hatton v Witter
    LW: Murray v Khan
    SFW: Cook v Mitchell
    FW: Lindsay v Appleby (also happening!)
    SBW: Munroe v Dunne (ok, I'm cheating with this one as Dunne is Irish but still...)
    BW: Napa v ?
    SFW: Haskins v Broadhurst


    What fights would you make?
     
  2. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Pretty much as per your list.....

    I'd prefer Brook vs Hatton at welter, with Witter vs McCloskey at LWW

    The LWW matchup would be a poor man's Camacho vs a very poor man's Whitaker
     
  3. robpalmer135

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    you would seriously not want to see hatton vs witter. that the best fight on the list, better than calzaghe froch.

    id rather see cleverly vs francis.
     
  4. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Hatton vs Witter would be ****, I'd say.

    The clash of styles ain't all that.
     
  5. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah, I considered Cleverly against either Francis or Woods. Cleverly against either of them two would be a great crossroads fight.

    Don't think Brook is ready for facing someone like Hatton yet and everyone's wanted Hatton-Witter for ages.
     
  6. kosaros

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    Average fight. Excellent build-up.
     
  7. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Yeah :lol:

    Only problem is that my ***** is as endearing to a lesbian as Witter is to a non-hardcore boxing fan.

    He will look at himself in the mirror upon his retirement and be embarrassed. What a ****ing waste!
     
  8. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Pretty much agree with your list ishy.

    I would prefer Murray vs Thaxton at lightweight though, could be a great tear-up.
     
  9. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    true mate, Thaxton against Murray or even Khan would be great match-ups.
     
  10. Beeston Brawler

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    Thaxton against Khan would be the best fight.

    Not that I am sadistic or anything.
     
  11. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    :lol:
     
  12. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I just think Thaxton would stand Khan on his head.

    To date, he hasn't fought anyone remotely awkward, and to be honest, I don't think Prescott is neither a good fighter nor devastating puncher. He got taken the distance (and SD) by a pudding prior to his Khan fight.......

    Awkward style + genuine power = early night for little Amir
     
  13. izmat

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    i think Thaxton is being overrated.

    He was very poor against Dave Stewart and umimpressive against Lawton.

    But Thaxton's power is a threat to Khan
     
  14. Guy

    Guy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Thaxton would age in front of our eyes against Khan, I like Jon Thaxton but Romanov tenderised his face at will.He looked good against Melaro who seemed to be no real threat and John was stronger all around
    I really think Khan would surprise him with speed and accuracy

    I think Jon Thaxton/John Murray would be a good fight both tough but Thaxton has the power
     
  15. bored

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    I think Thaxton KO's china chin with his jab. I would like to see Haye-Harrison so we can can make sure Audley's done.