Which up and coming fighters from the U.K. do you think will succeed in world class?

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  1. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Which of these fighters do you think will become successful in world class and win a world title
    1.Kevin Mitchell
    2.N Cleverley
    3.P Smith
    4.D Barker
    ???????????????

    I think
    1.yes
    2. may end up just below top world class
    3. no, will be British level not lasting at Euro level
    4. No. Euro level tops

    Hope im wrong, would like to see them all do well but thats my feeling.

    What you think????
     
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  2. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    1) Mitchell. Still not sold on Mitchell. I'd say 'no' if pushed
    2) Cleverly. Young enough to improve but will have to.
    3) Smith. He's currently at his level
    4) Barker. Fringe (very fringe!) world level/ Euro.
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    5) Kell Brook. Still too many basic flaws and is in a strong division.
     
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  3. cheekyvid

    cheekyvid Detroit, I shall return. Full Member

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    5.yep
    6.no
    7. maybe
    8. depends
    9. no chance
    10. all hype
    11. bad chin
    12. world class
    13. great prospect
    14. protected
    15. glass jaw
    16. iron fist
    17. exposed
    18. reached his level
    19. shot to bits
    20. the future of boxing
     
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  4. NO MAS

    NO MAS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No mention of Tony Bellew...:think

    Great learning fight for Barker last night...:good
     
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  5. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  6. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    To be fair, Bellews career is a clear step behind all of those guys.
     
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  7. Hooch

    Hooch Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Cleverly
    Brook
    Groves
    De Gale

    they are the only ones I have much faith in operating at world level

    Barker
    Mitchell
    Macklin

    can hang at world level but will always lose imo
     
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  8. Pug1list

    Pug1list Boxing Addict Full Member

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    1- No
    2 - Yes
    3 - Definitely Not
    4 - No
     
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  9. ollyc

    ollyc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    In this era of four recognised titles there are always going to be weak champs, so I think it's possible that a lot of the fringe talents might pick up a strap or two.
    Look at how many 'champs' Germany has at this minute:
    Huck, Braehmer, Stieglitz, Sturm & Sylvester (I don't count Zbik's shitty interim/silver strap). How many of theses fighters are genuinely world class?
    Of those mentioned i'm confident Mitchell will beat Katsidis next month, and will be upgraded without ever actually fighting JMM.
    I think Cleverly will eventually win a title (although I think he should make a few defences of his euro title and bide his time).
    At this minute I think even a borderline top ten smw like Stieglitz would beat Smith.
    After last night i'm undecided about Barker.
     
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  10. rooq

    rooq Rooq's Boxing Promoter Full Member

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    tbh i think a number of british boxers could be guided to "world" titles with good management. however, this does not necessarily make them "world class".
     
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  11. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    class avater mate:good

    up the cherries
     
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  12. ollyc

    ollyc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm a Spurs fan mate.
    Great to see what high regard Dazza is held by the Bournemouth fans, and what a lovely way to finish his career, ay?
     
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  13. Mr. V.I.P.

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    Cleverly won't. Best chance is frankie.
     
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  14. SplitDecision

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    Convinced Mitchell will win a belt. Pretty certain he will beat Katsidis. Cleverly will do well at world level providing he isn't rushed. Not sure about Smith. Barker needs to be developed a bit more. Last night's fight was a good learning experience. More competitive fights like this are needed for him before stepping up.
     
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  15. Scottish

    Scottish Khan(t) take a punch Full Member

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    None of them you listed.
     
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