British heavyweight championship

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by ginger warrior, Apr 26, 2013.


  1. I've said butler satchell has all the makings for a while and whilst I'm normally against overplanning matchmaking I think they should be kept apart for now

    For the lower weights they both possess power,for me butler is the better boxer but satchell has been tested more and passed against capable boys

    Add In the fact they aren't a million miles from each other and we have another healthy British rivalry
     
  2. Manning

    Manning Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The weird thing is young Hughie Fury could be ready to grab that title in a few months. If his stamina holds up I don't see him having much problems there.
     
  3. joegrundy

    joegrundy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree mate obviously Butler would be favourite, I think Satchell is the type of fighter who improves with the level of opponent, at flyweight you're always going to get caught with shots and its difficult to outmuscle opponents.

    Butcher is a good fighter who he is facing next so it should be a decent scrap again, I enjoyed the Wilton fight last time. Good kid the Irish lad.
     
  4. joegrundy

    joegrundy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Bit too early to say, the two fights Hughie has had as a pro so far have been against absolutely awful opponents, I don't like to slate opponents but those two fighters would struggle to get a license in the UK.

    McDermott or Skelton at this stage would give Hughie a lot of problems, you have to remember McDermott beat Tyson.
     
  5. cheekyvid

    cheekyvid Detroit, I shall return. Full Member

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    Cornish wont and shouldnt be against any of those for at least 2 years and he isnt close to ready for them
     
  6. I think we need to slow down on the hughie fury bandwagon

    He has looked a natural in 2 lightworkouts and has great pedigree

    But he is a long way off British title level,you could say the same for Gary Cornish but he has had a number of fights now and has to be put in with someone with a winning record


    As for satchell yeah I really like watching him the kid is tough as
    He has battled Wilton,chris and paul Edwards and power in a short space of time
    I've heard butcher is talented so looking forward to it but I'm guessing it's coming too early for him
    Then he satchel has to move on and I think Luke Wilton would deserve a go at the vacant title
     
  7. Manning

    Manning Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He seems to be fighting every few weeks though. he could in theory have about 10 fights under his belt within 9 months or so. Tyson Fury himself fought McDermott after only about 8 fights while looking to have nowhere near the potential as Hughie at the time. I've heard Peter Fury mention that they want to go for the youngest World champ record with Hughie so they'll have to fast track him.
     
  8. joegrundy

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    Cornish is quite poor, I think Wilton vs Butcher would be a great fight for the vacant title if Satchell moves up after this fight.

    Hughie is a decent fighter there is no doubt about that but he isn't ready for solid British level opponents yet. I'd like to see him have 6-7 more fights in the usa in the next 4-5 months then come back and fight a few UK heavyweights such as Tom Dallas or maybe Dorian Darch. Possibly then towards the middle of next year go for the English and British titles.

    Because he is so young and fighting so regularly there is a lot of potential, to be under 20 years out and have 10-15 heavyweight fights under his belt would be some achievement.
     
  9. Hughie fury looks like a boxer,he has great movement for a big man and s lovely relaxed style,I think he is ahead of Tyson at this stage compared to tysons start to his carear

    But talk like that about youngest world champ is hype

    Look at David price last time out

    And he is in heavyweight terms just a little older than a fertilised egg
     
  10. PaulieMc

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    McDermott vs Chisora would be something I'd like.

    McDermott has stated loads of times that winning the British title is his dream/ambition and he should have won it by now, he's been ripped off badly in the past. It was a good win against Skelton, he deserves another crack at it.

    Someone like Towers or Sprott would be a good opponent but it looks like neither wants it. Had Audley not been offered the fight with Wilder then I half-expected him to try and win it, it's a belt that he'd never won and having it would get him a decent ranking.

    I think Chisora should have a go for it. Judging on his last fight where he looked seriously toilet he's no way near ready to go back in at world level or even Euro-level if the opponent was live. He should have some British level fights to continue rebuilding and get his confidence and motivation back.

    McDermott vs Chisora wouldn't be a bad fight. Both are big fat ****s but both have showed they're willing to engage and have a scrap. Could be put on a London card where it would draw.
     
  11. Yes Cornish looks miles away but the way he is being promoted i expect a step up and opportunities if he can take them,how about Tom Dallas v Cornish

    From what I've seen lewison and little knockout cornish
     
  12. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I suspect Hughie Fury would go down the Irish title (if it's still active) route first.
     
  13. Saintpat

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    Wilder vs. Thompson