Appleby vs Simpson Countdown - Simpson warns Appleby over 'favourite' jibe

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  1. Smith

    Smith Monzon-like Full Member

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    BRITISH featherweight champion John Simpson of Greenock has vowed to give South Queensferry youngster, Paul Appleby, his comeuppance by making a successful defence of his crown when the pair do battle at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, next Friday evening.Simpson was taken aback by 20-year-old Appleby's assertion that he is favourite to win and maintain his 100 per cent ring record in his 12th professional contest.

    "I will be too big and tall for John," declared Appleby earlier this week. "I will use my longer reach to catch him with one of my left hooks to the body and then I think it will be all over."

    But Simpson, 24, countered yesterday: "I think a lot of what Paul has been saying is bravado in an attempt to boost his self- confidence. I am going to out-box him and, when we go to war, I will also out-fight him.

    "Paul has an impressive record. He has won eight of his 11 fights by knockout and you do not do that without having something. But Paul will bring nothing to the table that I have not experienced before."

    He added: I'm in great shape and anything that Paul throws at me, I will be able to take. He has a longer reach but I've sparred with and fought boxers who have had a longer reach before."

    "Paul said that he is going into the fight as favourite, but that's good for me, maybe he's been reading his press a bit too much and that can only be to my benefit. I'm sure he won't be so confident on the night. Paul hasn't fought anywhere near the level of opponent that I have. But I don't think my greater experience is the only key to the fight."

    Simpson's manager, Alex Morrison believes the bout will rekindle fond memories of the one between former world champions Ken Buchanan and Jim Watt for the lightweight title in Glasgow 35 years ago.

    Morrison said: "It has all the ingredients to be a great fight."




    I'm getting excited about this one now.:happy:happy:happy:happy
     
  2. TFFP

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    Sensible words from Simpson

    I definitely see a tough night for Appleby. Simpson will have to close the distance quickly to get inside, and I see him causing problems early on, there will be some sticky moments for Appleby defensively. Overall, I'm expecting Appleby to overcome the adversity and show his potential, his strength at the weight and power will come through as the pace slows later on. I think he could stop Simpson for the first time
     
  3. Smith

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    Like you say TFFP, this fight for me will show how far Paul will go in the game. This is his first opponent who is not going to give anyone an easy fight. John will make you work for your victory, tremendously so.

    Is Appleby comes through this with a good win, or even the slight possibility of a stoppage, the bandwagon will be in motion.

    Going to be a superb night.

    Anyone any idea of the undercard?
     
  4. victorhugo4222

    victorhugo4222 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    barry morrison and craig coyle are both on the undercard. cant remember who else but will be a cracking night.
     
  5. BigEars

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    Exactly how I see it , Simpson shall expose flwas in Appleby(flaws that are there more due to inexperience then anything else) but it won't be enough to prevail and I feel Appleby's power will eventually see him stopping Simpson .

    I think it will be a great fight .
     
  6. maka

    maka Well-Known Member Full Member

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    morrison not on the undercard no more, because his fight with barnes is on the 4th july "defo", but jamie coyle is.

    simpson tko early, appleby simply to big for his boots for this one, especially like to see this because of applebys lies about hurting morrison in sparring

    good luck john boy :good
     
  7. Max Molyneux

    Max Molyneux Liverpool Liver Tickler Full Member

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    Simpson will have too much, Appleby has been rushed and Isn't ready.
     
  8. TFFP

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    McGuire vs. Anthony Young at supermiddle, with the view to an eliminator against Cleverley. The card at present looks like this:

    John Simpson SC Paul Appleby 12
    Ryan Brawley SC TBA 8
    Steven McGuire SC Anthony Young 6
    Ricky Burns SC TBA 6
    Andrew Ferrans SC TBA 6
    Jamie Coyle SC TBA 6
    David Savage Jr. SC TBA 4
    Gordon Breenan SC TBA 4
    Ricky Owen SC TBA 4
     
  9. dwilson

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    I really hope Simpson wins this. He is a good lad and deserves abit more success. I am not too sure of Appleby yet and I think this is going to be a great night for him win or lose. If Appleby wins he will gain a load of respect and be in a good position to have a very successful career, if he loses he still has time and the potential to come back and make a success of his career.


    Most importantly it is a great night for fans of the domestic scene.
     
  10. boxgirl

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    was it not applebys coach that said about him hurtin morrison in sparrin , not appleby , i wish both boys the best of luck on the night , and personally anyone who knows paul , knows he isnt cocky or that just a nice down to earth young lad, who is confident , nout wrong with that , good luck boys !!!!

    will be a great night , for the fans
     
  11. rumour24tiger

    rumour24tiger Well-Known Member Full Member

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    From that article, Simpson makes a great case for himself.

    However, Appleby is here to make his name and will be highly motivated. I don't think he'd come into a big fight like this overconfident. His promoter knows what he's doing.
     
  12. BigEars

    BigEars Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It was Appleby's coach . Paul himself only said he had got good sparring with Barry Morrison .

    Then Appleby's coach said Paul was looking very good is sparring , that he'd been sparring with Barry Morrison . He then said he was certain Paul would win as he'd been looking so good in sparring hurting Light-Welterweights .

    So of course we're to presume the he was hurting Morrison in sparring but whether his coach intended to say that or not(which I think we can take he did) it did not come from the mouth of Appleby himself .
     
  13. boxgirl

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    thats what i thought cant wait for friday likes should be a brill night i think brawley is fighting mckeever ????
     
  14. finzwinz

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    Does anyone know the ticket status for this one? Are there any left, who do I contact and how much a seat?

    Cheers

    Finz
     
  15. boxgirl

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    there is a website someone runs called www.teampaulappleby.com there is some ticket info on there dunno if they will be able to get u any have a look though n see maybe get u tickets there