Flores-Godfrey

andyZOR · Aug 22, 2009

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), has responded to comments made in last Saturday nights post-fight conference in Biloxi (MS) by cruiserweight B. J. Flores and his promoter, 8-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. (Square Ring Promotions), about CES cruiserweight contender Matt Too Smooth Godfrey.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]When asked a question about a potential fight against Godfrey, as well as comments Matt made claiming he is the best non-world title-holding cruiserweight in the world, Flores reportedly said, If Godfrey really wants the fight, then he needs to come and get it, to which Jones chimed in to say that BJ is only a phone call away.[/FONT]

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I read those comments Sunday on FightNewsand immediately called (Square Ring CEO) Bobby Goodman, Burchfield said. I left a message saying, Heres the phone call. Im waiting to hear back. Ive offered Godfrey to Flores at least three or four times through his different promoters and managers but hes never accepted a fight against Matt. He always has some kind of an excuse. B.J. thinks hes a lot better and more popular than he really is or hed be fighting more often on national television. He wants big money to fight Godfrey, but it cant happen without HBO or Showtime. Theyre not calling to put him on. B.J. needs to understand the economics of boxing today. HBO and Showtime will certainly be interested in the winner of a fight between Godfrey and Flores.[/FONT]

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Maybe, B.J. should retire from boxing and stick to announcing because he does do a lot of talking and little fighting. All he seems to do is call out people and then fight nothing but stiffs. This last guy (Epifano Mendoza) was a built-up super middleweight. Look at the quality of opponents Matt has fought. Theres no comparison.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I think his promoter, Roy Jones, Jr., is one of the greatest fighters of all-time and I have a tremendous amount of respect for him, especially after the way he dominated Jeff Lacy last weekend. Well work with anyone and well fight B.J. anytime and any place. CES will work with Roys promotional company to make it happen. Roy said B.J. is only a phone call away. I called them. His people have my phone number but Im still waiting for a return call.[/FONT]

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]NABF champion Godfrey (19-1, 10 KOs) is rated No. 3 by the IBF, as well as WBC #5, WBA #11 and WBO #15. The Providence native, ranked No. 10 by The Ring magazine, had sensational knockout victories on ESPN Friday Night Fights against Emmanuel Nwodo, Shaun George, and Felix Cora, Jr. In his WBC title eliminator against Rudolf Kraj, in which he suffered his only loss as a pro, Matt was coming on strong down the stretch only to run out of rounds and lose what turned out to be a very close 12-round decision that couldve gone either way.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]NABO junior heavyweight title-holder Flores (24-0-1, 15 KOs) is rated No. 3 by the WBO, in addition to WBA #6, IBF #10 and WBC #11. His only significant win to date was against Darnell Wilson.[/FONT]

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So true. BJ stop being a *****, its time to get up and fight a real contender now. Stop living off your Ding win, cause its not getting you far.

and LOL at the last sentence

rumour24tiger · Aug 22, 2009

Godfrey is a big talent who seems to have thrown it all away. He's looked flabby, he's looked disinterested. It's a shame as he has the punch and the ability.

Let's make one thing clear - Rudolf Kraj was the worst champ in all of boxing. And Godfrey lost to him, in a massive opportunity for the vacant title. Matt has some good wins but it's hard to take him seriously.

At least Flores is fit for every fight. Flores has a win over Herrera, and Herrera beat Aaron Williams, America's other cruiserweight letdown along with Godfrey.

GoldenArms · Aug 22, 2009

This could be the most boring fight ever if it happens....

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