Australian Boxing/SM Memorial thread

* This is a solid card and it will be shown on Fox 506 from 4 am AEST on Sun April 21.
Lucas Browne vs David Allen
Derek Chisora vs Senad Gashi
Josh Kelly vs Przemyslaw Runowiski
Conor Benn vs opponent TBA.
* Toowoomba Reece McClaren lost in QF of One Flyweight Grand Prix Tokyo on Sun by un dec. Reese ( blue hair ) by all accounts put up a spirited clash.

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I really enjoy those early morning Pommie fight shows. There's something almost therapeutic about watching them in the stillness of the early morning.

This is a good opportunity for Lucas Browne to put together a decent string of wins.

I didn't think there was anything controversial about his last fight. He won it clear against a respectable opponent.

If he can beat Dave Allen, he could then face David Price. Both are winnable for him & would put him in the mix for bigger fights and paydays.

First things first though. Beat Dave Allen.

 

Agreed I love the early Sunday morning fight cards while enjoying a nice cup of coffee and some breakfast.

 

What a joke so he is going to be another Danny Green like sideshow fighting mismatches on PPV for the bogan backslappers to think he is an all time great. He seriously is riding his old mans coat tails and dragging his name through the mud. Absolute BS they would rather con the public instead of taking on serious challenges from the Top Rank stable.

 

Tszyu won't beat Zerafa.

 

Agreed, I was there the night Tszyu Jnr should have lost to Wade Ryan at the Star. It is easy for him to look good and fool the public against complete bums.

 

The Tszyu kid will also probably fight washed up "names" from lower weight divisions to pull the wool over the bogan publics eyes. Their charade can't fool the FAB 4. We can see through their dishonesty.

 

"Won't" is a very strong word. It doesn't leave any room for other possibilities or changed circumstances.

I think it would be foolish for Junior Tszyu to take on Zerafa next up & I'm sure he won't.

He's not ready for a seasoned campaigner like Zerafa who has international experience. Although I think there's a good chance he will be when he gets a decent 10-rounder (or two) under his belt against better quality opposition.

I'm expecting a step up in class for Tszyu's next opponent that will hopefully bridge the gap between where he is now & where he needs to be to take on Zerafa.

If they don't upgrade Tszyu's quality of opposition his chances of winning that fight are severely diminished.

I'll reserve judgement until I see who they wheel out as his next couple of opponents.

 

You need to start saving up or pick a few more winners so you can afford the Horndog & Junior Tszyu PPVs.

 

* After Bilal Laggoune pulled out for 2nd time ( March 30 ) Jai Opetia team has been working around the clock in identifying another credible opponent for date not too far away . Details hope to be announced very soon.
* Manly 20 yr old SMW Mateo Tapia 9 - 0 5 ko is fighting Indian Gaganpreet Sharma 8 - 1 4 ko at Dubai Emirates Club on Fri. Mateo is signed with MTK Global.

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* Lucas Miller was too slick for heavy punching Big Country but was blasted out in 90 sec by Isaac Hardman .The question how far can the Headsplitter go ?

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* Michael Zerafa opponent for April 12 is veteran Les Sherrington. Les has being stopped in 6 of his last 8 fights.
* Luke Jackson is fighting April 26 opponent TBA.
* Jason Whateley is keeping busy. He is fighting Fijian Filimoni Naliva Jr 5 - 0 3 ko April 27.

 

* Tim Tszyu first time has enter the world rankings. He is now ranked IBF no 15 at 154 lbs.
* Jeff Horn is now WBA no 2 at 160 lbs despite never fighting in that division.
* Zac Dunn looking strong before his Fri clash at Melb Pavilion with unbeaten German Patrick Rokohl.

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* Good to see Cheeky back home and sparring with world rated fighters Wes Capper and Jamie Weetch.

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* Mark Schleibs trains in Kingsbury at Brizzi Brothers Gym. Mark began as at AM at 13 , training three then 6 x a week and winning numerous titles. After a 3 yr break , Mark returned to boxing as a pro , racking up a 10 - 0 6 ko record and in last fight he became the Aust 118 lb Champ.

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Don't know why Horn isn't giving 154 a go, he would be way suited to that weight. 160 his power probably won't be a factor and he will be taking bigger punches and more likely to get ruined...
Seems like he is going the Green route where you don't really have to bother being a pro and cut some weight and earn some paper titles while conning the Bogans.

 

Don't tell me they are going to fight Gorilla Sam if he flails his past his next opponent in a couple of weeks?

 

I wouldn't be surprised if team Horn are targeting the gorilla Solibum or try and lure Danni No Mas Geales out of retirement.

 

Dales Berries is probably getting Solibums sharp in sparring as I type this post.