British Masters title

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by HeavyT, Jul 28, 2011.


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  1. HeavyT

    HeavyT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What's the history on this title? is it more or less sought for than say the English title? Im guessing its simply a bauble for lower-ranked fighters but is there anything more to it than that?
     
    HeavyT, Jul 28, 2011
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  2. raymondo

    raymondo Member Full Member

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    its also for fighters that arent eligible for british title like... choi or harry ramagoadi
     
    raymondo, Jul 28, 2011
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  3. andrebishop

    andrebishop Active Member Full Member

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    level-wise i'd say its def below the English roughly on par with area title's. tends to be honest to make small hall shows more marketable so they can put theres a title fight on the posters etc
     
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  4. alba

    alba Guess who? Full Member

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    Its really for small hall show ,the rounds are 10 x 2 as opposed to 10 x 3 ,they dont have to be ranking and there is a International Version ,some respectable fighters have held it Ricky Burns ,Curts Woodhouse of recent times.. i would say it sits below area/celtic level on merit but there has been some Semi decent title holders of it ...i know if i had a small promotions show io would be getting one of these
     
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  5. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It was set up by small hall promoters in the early 90s.
     
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  6. chrisfinch

    chrisfinch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    And the main point of it is to allow these promoters to use the term 'Championship Boxing' on advertising. Spade a spade, it means nothing. And I'm not talking random' interim emeritus super champion' nothing, it really does have no value rankings wise as far as I'm aware.

    It's main purpose seems to pretty much be as a 'trophy' for the winner of the main event, and nothing more. Which is fine, unlike some other major belts it doesn't claim to be anything it isn't.
     
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  7. HeavyT

    HeavyT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    sounds about right :good its a promotional tool, really.
     
    HeavyT, Jul 28, 2011
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  8. andrebishop

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    don't think its always 10 x 2's sure ive seen it fought for 10 x 3's like people have said its just like a trophy for the winner of main event of small hall shows so dont think theres any stipulation on the number of rounds or round length just depends on what distance the fight is anyway
     
    andrebishop, Jul 29, 2011
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  9. JFT96

    JFT96 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I know it's only a stay busy fight for him, but it's a shame to see Derry Mathews fighting for that 'title' tomorrow cos a few years ago when he was beating the likes of Simpson/Foster Jr I was convinced he'd be at world level around about now. However, at least he seems to be back on the mend and I'd have to fancy him vs Rees were that to still happen
     
    JFT96, Jul 29, 2011
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  10. RF22

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    It is 10x3 minute rounds not 10x2 unless its a womens contest
     
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  11. HeavyT

    HeavyT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Matthews has made a pretty damn good comeback, you never know what level he may end up at :good

    I didnt even know you could do pro bouts for 2 mins until i went n saw the Lee McAllister card in June. Seems strange to me
     
    HeavyT, Jul 30, 2011
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  12. lefthook82

    lefthook82 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    so is this jennings a precocious talent or something. Wonder why Matthews is 5/2 for the stoppage
     
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  13. Journey Man

    Journey Man Journeyman always. Full Member

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    Area level at best
     
    Journey Man, Jul 30, 2011
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  14. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    10 x 3...... Also its a way of matching area level fighters from different regions for a title.

    I fought for it twice both times against guys in or around the top 10-15
     
    brown bomber, Jul 30, 2011
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  15. HeavyT

    HeavyT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    never thought of it that way. Who did you fight for the MasterS?
     
    HeavyT, Jul 30, 2011
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