Theophane v Lamont Peterson?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by wrimc, Apr 18, 2011.


  1. wrimc

    wrimc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    From his FB

    IBF just called my management to see if I want to fight Lamont Peterson next week in a World Title Eliminator as Victor Cayo pulled out.[/I]

    Thoughts:think
     
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  2. daveyboy1609

    daveyboy1609 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Stupid idea imo. Peterson is decent- you'd need a full training camp for him.
     
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  3. Big Dunk

    Big Dunk Rob Palmer Full Member

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    depends what he gets paid. Don't think he loses his British title by fighting.
     
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  4. MagicMan91

    MagicMan91 The Main Event Mafia Full Member

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    Wouldn't risk the world ranking with only a week to prepare, especially considering Cayo and Peterson were both only going to be making $12,500 each for the fight in the first place
     
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  5. wrimc

    wrimc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    So universally agreed its not worth it he will get more money for a Brit title fight.

    How the hell do the American networks get these fighters to fight for so little money?
     
    wrimc, Apr 18, 2011
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  6. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    This.

    It's not worth it at all for him. He
     
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  7. Scotty321

    Scotty321 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Imo, if he is in shape, he should go for it IF the winner is guaranteed a title shot.
    I say IF because I know Randall Bailey won an eliminator just to fight another eliminator.

    Having a high world ranking means nothing unless it translates to a title shot.
    I'd say Peterson would be at the disadvantage in terms of preparing style wise for the awkward Theopane too.

    Win lose or draw, it won't effect him making a good payday to defend his title v Gavin.
     
    Scotty321, Apr 18, 2011
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  8. EnglishWay

    EnglishWay KO King 2010 Full Member

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    Theopane will probably take it.
     
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  9. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    My thoughts are, why hasn't Tim Coleman gotten the shot?!
     
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  10. MagicMan91

    MagicMan91 The Main Event Mafia Full Member

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    Turned it down I think
     
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  11. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Suprising.
     
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  12. EnglishWay

    EnglishWay KO King 2010 Full Member

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    wtf why would he?? , this was ment to be his fight in the first place but is now on the undercard, he must be in shape for it.
     
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