I don't think he bottled out. More like he outgrew the weight. Ricky Burns is ok - a decent fighter but no one to inspire fear in a good prospect....
If a man gives up the WBU title, so he can fight for the British, is it really a "world title"?
Nah, there was all that wishy washy stuff about world titles wasn't there. It does seem that Thaxton has a specific idea where he wants to go...
Yeah, anyway, we've all seen Warren do this with the WBU, then WBO etc.
How do you know?
I know Murray's risking his British title vs McAllister. But is McAllister still WBU lightweight champ? Will they be fighting for it? I know few...
Thaxton v Murray, please. Same promoter. Same TV channel. Both want each other's titles. It can be so hard to make some fights. There wouldn't...
McAllister was nominated by the BBBofC. In other words, Murray has no choice of opponent here. If there was no English title, I reckon a better...
I was impressed with him v Gonzalez. His first long fight and he stopped a tough man. He does throw Lacy style hayemakers and has that same...
This thread isn't being fair to Johnson. Joe gets fights at the right time, Johnson doesn't. Another difference is, Johnson has fought just...
Are GBP really that desperate to crack the UK?? Haven't they got plenty of good Mexicans? Also, what is the extent of this offer? Is it to...
Graham was part of a major time in Manchester boxing. Manchester became the fight capitol of Britain with guys like Bingham, Foster Jr, Carl...
Not true. He ran Mayweather close and many ppl feel he won the 1st fight. He beat world class Cesar Bazan in a great fight, and got the...
With a young fighter you need to see progress. Choosing Fewkes is kind of like choosing Limond. Good fighter, good fight, but the other guy can't...
Anyone think guys like Khan, Kell Brook, etc, will be happy to have no TV exposure? No way.
