Anyone else picking Nicky Cook for the upset?

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  1. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    I dont see much discussion about this and I know there is a lot of sentimental love for Burns here but I think Nicky pulls it off. Nicky is the better boxer and was more impressive in the first 3 rounds against Martinez before he got Ko'd than any round Burns won which he slightly just edged against Martinez. Cook's achilles heel is his chin but I think it will hold up to any one big shot that Burn's lands.

    +400 odds for Cook, not a lock but a damn good bet.
     
    Boom_Boom, Jul 15, 2011
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  2. unorthodox

    unorthodox Well-Known Member Full Member

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    im thinking the same thing, im even gunna have a little bet on it
     
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  3. 1_Pablo_Angel

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    6/1 with Sportingbet...
     
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  4. lusop

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    im going for Cookie....
     
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  5. KingCobra

    KingCobra IBF World Champion Full Member

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    I don't see it like that. Got my vCash on Burns.
     
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  6. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Burns for me. I might have a tenner on a round for an interest bet.
     
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  7. roe

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    Burns is an average at best title holder and if they're both fit and ready then it should be close. But Nicky Cook's done nothing in the last 3 years to suggest he's ready for even a British title level fight. Backing Cook to win is complete guesswork IMO (unless you know him and how he's been training of course)
     
    roe, Jul 16, 2011
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  8. lusop

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    Correct Roe.. go big bucks on Cook...
     
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  9. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    No.
     
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  10. CamR21

    CamR21 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not a chance Cook wins this
     
    CamR21, Jul 16, 2011
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  11. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    wow 3 years...felt lime the AAA fight was 2 years ago and martinet last year. ill straddle it by betting the under I still think cook is that much of a better boxer than to lose a decision.
     
    Boom_Boom, Jul 16, 2011
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  12. punchdrunkgench

    punchdrunkgench Boxing Addict Full Member

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    burns wins in the 3rd
     
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  13. Jonsey

    Jonsey Boxing Junkie banned

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    when the **** has Burns ever sparked someone in 3 rounds???
     
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  14. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

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    No

    Nicky's a good boxer so he can take it a few rounds on experience and skill but once Ricky settles to the task i'm sure he will pay the body in full. Nicky has never taken bodyshots well and i think it will be over around 6-8 rounds. Can see him getting put down around round 7 and clinging on then getting stopped by a bodyshot in round 8 and ref waving it off as Cook rises at 8.
     
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  15. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    Pretty much how I see it. He's not the hardest hitter going but it's all about levels, and Ricky's at a much higher one than Cook, thanks to his meteoric rise and Cook's dramatic fall from grace. I think he'll pick him off in the early going, one-two's now and again with the odd body shot thrown in, and then he'll start to let his hands go after 4-5 rounds, stopping him in about 8.

    Hopefully then on to bigger and better things. I like Burns, but I don't like his promoter or the way his career is headed.
     
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