British heavyweight championship

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by ginger warrior, Apr 26, 2013.


  1. Frank maloney has stated that its a matter of time before david price vacates the title

    Im guessing that a win over thompson and he leaves the domestic game behind for good

    So who do the board put forward to compete for the vacant title and do the take the opportunity up

    Dereck chisora (world level only now)
    Michael sprott (has said he doesnt want it but..)
    John mcdermott (english title holder)
    audley harrison
    matt skelton
    sam sexton

    or an outsider richard towers,gary cornish,martin rogan,ian lewison
     
  2. ChipChair

    ChipChair Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That really is grim reading in terms of contenders, dont see Chisora going for it,
    he would probably get bored halfway through it, Sprott not done now ? Lets give the fans what they want to see, Richard Towers vs Gary Cornish, someones 0 has to go.
     
  3. If delboy was interested then him v sprott would be worthwhile

    But presuming he isnt you could have sprott/harrison/sexton v mcdermott

    Anything other than that you are in trouble
     
  4. ChipChair

    ChipChair Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pretty sure Sprott wont be amongst it or delboy, Harrison loses hes done tomorrow, he wins the minimum he goes for is the euro title, Sexton vs Mcdermott ? Wouldnt watch that tbh, give Towers a go, someone different.
     
  5. I can see maloney winning purse bids for a mcdermott v ? on loaded tv
     
  6. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I am just about old enough to remember Meade/Ferris, it does not get much grimmer than that.

    Heavyweight boxing in the UK is arguably (depth wise between those rated 6-15 in the UK), as good as anything we have known in the last Century and a half.
     
  7. Well said mate

    And also just because somebody has been at british level before shouldnt mean they are not valid contenders

    I might be wrong but harrison,sexton,mcdermott have never lifted title have they

    Wouldnt it be a burning ambition of your carear to do so
     
  8. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Chisora vs. Sprott wouldn't be the worst fight ever but I doubt Dereck would be up for it. Much more likely is McDermott vs. Harrison if he is unsuccessful on Saturday.
     
  9. Mcdermott v harrison is sounding better all the time
     
  10. korn96

    korn96 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Harrison would bang Mcdermott out easy. Towers vs Mcdermott is the fight id like to see. BUT theres no gareentee that Price will win his next fight so he may not be giving up the British title just yet.
     
  11. No but if price loses to Thompson then consolidating makes sense,so I think then sprott comes back into the equation.he is durable and experienced

    A price v sprott scrap if he lose to Thompson

    A Harrison v McDermott scrap if he wins and vacates

    Well there my picks anyway,decent fights that would interest the boxing fan
     
  12. mcguirpa

    mcguirpa Well-Known Member Full Member

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    McDermott V Sexton.

    Deserved challengers and a good fight.

    The rest of the domestic level guys can get in line.
     
  13. The Chemist

    The Chemist Active Member Full Member

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    McDermott v Williams 3 on loaded!
     
  14. joegrundy

    joegrundy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    McDermott vs Sexton would be a good fight to watch for the title.

    Dillian Whyte would be close to being ready if he wasn't banned.
     
  15. USA Rob

    USA Rob Boxing Addict banned

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    Towers v McDermott is probably the most logical fight.