Which of the upcoming UK Word Title challengers will win their shot?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by antcull, Aug 24, 2010.


  1. antcull

    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    So, we have 3 guys all with World Title shots in the next couple months.

    Ricky Burns v Roman Martinez (WBO SFW Title) - 4th September
    Jason Booth v Steve Molitor (IBF SBW Title) - 11th September
    Rendall Munroe v Toshiaki Nishioka (WBC SBW Title) - 24th October

    I think pretty much everyone agrees that all 3 guys are the underdogs in their respective fights. But who has the best chance of pulling an upset? And which guys will actually take their chance and emerge triumphant?

    I unfortunately think Rendall has the least chance :-( But would love him to somehow pull it off, if he would win it would rank amongst the best away wins by a British fighter ever. I feel Booth has the best chance, I watched Molitors last fight with Ndlouv and he had clearly lost a step.

    Anyway, great few months for domestic boxing coming up so lets hope our lads do the job. :good
     
  2. D-MAC

    D-MAC Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I don't think any of them will win.

    In fact I think Booth is the only one who might reach the final bell.

    Of all of them I think Burns has the best chance, but I'm predicting a Martinez stoppage myself.
     
  3. Bad Dog

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    I don't think any of them will win. The one with the best chance, and the one I hope wins, is Booth. I can't see Munroe winning in Japan or Burns beating Martinez.
     
  4. GazOC

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  5. Max Banjo

    Max Banjo Well-Known Member Full Member

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    agreed
     
  6. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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  7. antcull

    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Some massive confidence occuring in our boys here :lol:

    I was at least expecting some blind optimism for these fights! I'm going for Booth and Rendall to win! Don't ask he how, I just am.
     
  8. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    Martinez is erratic so we don't know which one will turn up and if Burns can stick to a gameplan and 'spoil' then he might pull off an upset. Booth is the one i'm trying to convinced myself can do it because Molitor is really nothing special, but i just can't see it, only if Booth had a little more...Munroe has no chance.
     
  9. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    I dont think any of them will win but Booth has a chance IMO. Molitor didnt look great in his last fight but I still think he'll win a UD.
     
  10. Godfather

    Godfather I put the G in God Full Member

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    All 3 will do well to finish on their feet in my opinion.

    Booth has the best chance
     
  11. joegrundy

    joegrundy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I picked munroe due to blind hope and nothing else.
     
  12. Flea Man

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    I think Booth will beat Molitor, seriously.

    Molitor doesn't fight with much confidence, especially post-Caballero. Booth still has the hunger of a man on the street, he's also a nifty operator and it's over here. Despite it being even more packed, I'd prefer to see Booth down at 118. All the other top fighters (bar Molitor if I'm correct) will just walk through him IMO.

    The Bin Man will just about make it IMO. Nishioka looping left hand will land frequently down the stretch as Munroe steps up his body attack, I trust Munroe, a big 122lber, will just about make it. I think Nishiokas harder dig will see him take the rounds, which between 6-10 will be highly competitive IMO.

    I don't think Burns is prepared at all to fight someone on the fringes of world class like Martinez. I like Burns, I hope he gets to give a good account of himself.
     
  13. theuppercut

    theuppercut Blackpudding supper Full Member

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    I think Booth will get stopped inside 8. I think Munroe will go down with his shield valiantly losing on points.

    But... I genuinely think that Burns can beat Martinez. He's the best in a weak division with no depth and I think he can be toppled mentally in particular. Ricky needs a fast start and to frustrate the crap out of him and jab his face off. Combine that with tying him up, throwing combos to impress the judges and to increase the noise in the Kelvin Hall and he can do it.
     
  14. Tommy O C

    Tommy O C VIVA LA MEXICO!!!! Full Member

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    I think Burns-Martinez is a good fight and if Burns gets off to a good start he could win but impicking Martinez by KO. hope im wrong though.
    Booth is catching Molitor at the right time in my opinion. Booth looks as good a ever and Molitors on the slide. Even though I think hed be better at bantamweight I think Booth wins on points.
    Munroe, I cant see winning. Anyone know if sky are buying the rights to this? Japanese time difference means its in the morning here does it?
     
  15. Bad Dog

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    I think your wrong there.