Brian Rose moving up to MW

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by colinsMrs, Jan 2, 2016.


  1. murphman22

    murphman22 Active Member Full Member

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    First time I seen Rose he was a decent sized underdog v Prince Arron. Sure Arron was a touch overrated after his win v Webb (and Rose underated after loss v Maxwell) but I think it goes to show how far he has come and where his actual level is at.

    I agree with a previous poster that a move up in weight might help his ppunch resistance. I remember when Haye was at cruiserweight he looked really vulnerable. But that was definitely due to being tight at the weight. I don't think his power is going to greatly benefit though. At the end of the day he said he was tight and nervous vs Andrade but he was just too many levels off that standard.

    He might be able to get himself in a decent British level s**** at middleweight but I definitely think his best days are behind him.
     
  2. rampant

    rampant Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good luck to him, I think he's a good boxer does lack the pop but has good engine. Not world level but not every one is.
     
  3. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    At the airport more like!
     
  4. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not a relevant fighter at anything above British level at 154.

    Slow , doesn't punch correctly and is very wooden.

    Gets demolished by anyone decent at 160.

    But will somehow get a title fight, then start throwing chairs around when he gets stopped...
     
  5. billo_billy

    billo_billy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i can't understand why he turned the liam smith fight down, and then going onto say he still wants to be a world champion. Surely that's his best opportunity.
     
  6. rampant

    rampant Boxing Addict Full Member

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    How many times has he thrown his toys out the pram? Are you referring to the once?
     
  7. TERRYTIBBS

    TERRYTIBBS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed I rate Liam but he is by far the weakest champ at 154
     
  8. billo_billy

    billo_billy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Another case of promoter differences preventing fighters opportunities
     
  9. big_daddy

    big_daddy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Didn't he get that offer before Liam won his belt
     
  10. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    The entire UK domestic top 15 knock him spark out.
     
  11. The Devil

    The Devil Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Rose vs Golovkin please, been a while since I've watched a snuff movie.
     
  12. Brixton Bomber

    Brixton Bomber Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

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    :lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
  13. DON1

    DON1 ICEMAN Full Member

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    To be somebody's meal. He will just be a piece of raw meat at MW.
     
  14. oiky

    oiky Gypsy Boy Full Member

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    Truthly can't see Rose making much of an impact..
     
  15. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Yep. Semi-name stepping stone for domestic prospects to bat around.