Burns Mitchell presser today

LIVERLAD193 · Aug 3, 2012

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MIK1000 · Aug 3, 2012

Dunky McCafferty said: ↑

Seems Alex Morrison has a better story, for once I agree with the old gangster!

ALEX MORRISON today told trainer Billy Nelson to show some respect after criticising Scott Harrison's comeback victory.

By BERT MITCHELL

The fight godfather has been left less than impressed by the comments Nelson made on the Scot's successful return to the square ring last Friday.
The former WBO featherweight champion looked mighty impressive as he stopped Hungarian Gyorgy Mizsei in four rounds at the Kelvin Hall after an absence of almost seven years.

But Nelson, the man who trains world champion Ricky Burns, believes the 34-year-old still has a fair way to go before he can be seen as a bona fide threat to the Coatbridge fighter.
He said: "I am unhappy about Billy's comments on Scott. I feel that he has been ill-advised to make comments on another fighter. It was uncalled for.
"Scott had been out of the ring for almost seven years and he came back in emphatic fashion and answered all of the questions put before him.
"I also feel the comments were very unfair on Mizsei. He showed a lot of guts to get off the floor after Scott had put him there three times in the second round before it was finally stopped in the fourth.
"In my opinion, it is not the place of one fighter's trainer to pass judgement on another boxer, and Billy knows my feelings on the matter.
"Mizsei showed courage and bravery that would have put a lot of seasoned pros to shame. Considering how long Scott has been out of the ring, I thought he put his shots together superbly.
"Anyone who was at the Kelvin Hall could not have failed to be impressed with the condition Scott has come back to boxing in. Billy needs to learn to show more respect."

Nelson has been the man in Burns' corner through the 29-year-old's rise to world championship status, however big Alex, who manages Burns as well as Harrison, has issued a stark reminder as to who holds the whip hand in that relationship.
Morrison added: "If you look at Andy Murray, he has been through at least four coaches yet, whoever is in his corner, he still manages to make the latter rounds at Wimbledon, as well as challenging for the top titles in tennis.

"Billy needs to remember that whoever trains Ricky Burns would be made to look good by Ricky Burns, just as Andy Murray is a world-class tennis player, whether he has a complete unknown in his corner or Ivan Lendl.
"This is not the first time Billy has shot his mouth off. He did so by comparing Ricky to Jim Watt and Ken Buchanan, and it heaped some unneeded pressure on Ricky.
"I hope Billy learns his lesson and sticks to what he does best, which is training fighters and not spouting off about other people he has no business passing judgement on."

Meanwhile, the Luxembourg Boxing Federation have issued legal proceedings against the British Boxing Board of Control in the latest twist in the row over the decision to stage a controversial bout between British heavyweights David Haye and Dereck Chisora.
The fight, due to take place at Upton Park in east London on July 14, has been sanctioned by the Luxembourg federation, with neither Haye nor Chisora currently licensed by the BBBofC
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From what i know, Nelson isn't the only trainer who Morrison has a problem with. Maybe it's Old Alec that needs to learn to keep his mouth shut and get on with being a promoter/manager and let the trainers do their jobs.

After all Morrison is pretty lucky that Burns didn't dump him for FW or another manager along the way.

Julie.H · Aug 3, 2012

scotchpieirnbru said: ↑

Undercard?

Willie Limond on anyone know?
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Put-Em-Up · Aug 3, 2012

Cant wait for this fight, shuld be a good old scrap that I expect Ricky to win on tchnical ability. Dont think it will be a stoppage but a clear UD win. Then onto Broner?????

Beeston Brawler · Aug 4, 2012

Morrison should just shut the **** up.

scotchpieirnbru · Aug 4, 2012

If Ricky wins and fights Broner i'd be a happy chappie, but for now i'd just be pleased to see him beat Mitchell.

Just out of curiosity what do the yanks make of Ricky Burns?

Top Dog · Aug 5, 2012

MIK1000 said: ↑

From what i know, Nelson isn't the only trainer who Morrison has a problem with. Maybe it's Old Alec that needs to learn to keep his mouth shut and get on with being a promoter/manager and let the trainers do their jobs.

After all Morrison is pretty lucky that Burns didn't dump him for FW or another manager along the way.
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Awright Mik. Your right, Burns was gonna go with Gilmour early in his career but don't think Tommy gelled with Rickys trainer Rab Bannon. But must say I normally don't agree with Morrison but he is entitled to his opinion, and I kind of agree with him.

burnsy · Aug 5, 2012

Harrison v Murray on the undercard? With the winner taking on the victor of Burns-Mitchell? This confirmed yet?

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