Anthony Crolla vs Ricky Burns

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  1. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Crolla is one of the most entertaining fighters in Britain at the minute, always seems to be in a good fight... constantly improving as well can't argue that.

    Met him after Froch Groves and he comes across as a real decent guy, so I hope he does well.

    That said though... don't agree that it's laughable for Derry to be calling for the trilogy. At the end of the day, it was only 2 years ago Derry stopped him and only last year since they drew. Since then they've both had 3 fights, Derry's lost one when challenging for a version of the euro and Crolla has won his 3. Yeah Crolla has looked like he's improved but are Rees and Murray the same fighters they were? Some people felt Rees nicked it as well (I thought Crolla won it clearly).

    I do think Crolla should be looking onwards and upwards, if he can get an Abril or possibly a fight with Burns then he should grab it with both hands and good luck to him... just don't think it's all that shocking that a guy who stopped him, fought to a draw and has beaten Coyle + Woodhouse & challenged for a euro strap want's a third fight.

    Personally though, I don't think he'd have any chance with Burns. As I said before, Crolla's a good fighter but this games about levels as you know and whilst he is improving I don't think he could hang with Burns. Also, I'd pick Kevin Mitchell over him. Those 2 a side I think he's capable of beating everyone else around him right now.
     
  2. "TKO"

    "TKO" Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I was there in block 110 and the crowd trouble was in large parts down to a load of Leeds hoolies there to cheer on Josh Warrington.
     
  3. Macky

    Macky Boxing Addict Full Member

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    [quote="TKO";16175662]I was there in block 110 and the crowd trouble was in large parts down to a load of Leeds hoolies there to cheer on Josh Warrington.[/quote]

    Correct, i was directly opposite you in block 104 so you will have been right in the thick of it there.

    i guess it was Chelsea fans inciting the violence at Anfield yesterday was it EFC?

    Scousers = scum

    Always the victim.....never your fault
     
  4. rampant

    rampant Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well that's what Mitchell did! :good
     
  5. jordan1989

    jordan1989 Active Member Full Member

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    Burns hasn't looked good in his last 3 fights but I still think he would have too much for Crolla.
     
  6. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    anyone seen who crawfords first defence is , ricky had four years to take this fight crawford done it in months
     
  7. mithffg

    mithffg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Your just angry at scousers because of that time in the echo when they all put their hands in the back if their expensive jeans and launched fist fulls of shite at you.

    :yep
     
  8. sikeside

    sikeside Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Over in benidorm the noow, met anthony last two nites down the town he a cool guy had a wee blether about this fight maybe it could happen...