Gary Sykes....A lamb to the slaughter?

I like Sykes, but is this "World title fight" worse than Cleverly V Karpency?

 

Not a title fight. Only a 10 rounder.

 

Which shocking governing body approved this?

 

I'm sceptical about this going ahead.Haven't watched Ringside yet but said in BN that it's to get British fans interested in Broner.:huh
Do they think we'll all be impressed because Broner is feasting on a B-level domestic fighter just because he's from here?
Did Sykes say it was definitely on? Haven't watched the Sky+ yet.

 

I heard he is fighting this Escobedo in August or September, why didn't make that fight on 19th of May, Sykes is not in Broner's league.

 

HBO should be ashamed for approving this ****.

 

Sykes is a good fighter. He was sparked out by Gary Buckland but was caught cold in that fight. Prizefighter is a risky tournament for a reigning British champion to get involved in. Bad move that for him. He lost the rematch on points but Buckland is a tough lad and on a bit of a roll at the moment and Sykes put up a very decent fight that night.

Broner is a big favourite in this fight but if Sykes can keep his composure and not let the occasion get the better of him then he could make a decent fight out of it.

 

**** meatsch
Be interesting to see what the "SBA" crew,who accuse Ricky Burns of ducking Broner have to say about this one.
Longest odds ever on vbookie?:think
Doubt IB would touch this one.

 

See, this is the kind of fight I like.

Most Americans won't have a clue who Gary Sykes is, but because he's British and not from Manchester, they'll assume he's a useless bum. What they don't realise is that he is actually one of the best pure boxers to come out of this country in decades. He may lack power but I've no doubts that Gary Sykes can completely outbox Broner and force him to do something he's never done before, fight on the front foot. After a few rounds of Sykes playing Mr Technical, Broner will be confused as **** and this is when frustration kicks in and Sykes continues to outbox him from long range. Broner will then have to get reckless and hunt down Sykes, something I really don't think he can do. If Carl Johanneson couldn't stop Sykes, then there's no way Broner will.

However, I've also no doubts that the US judges will most likely shamefully rob Gary Sykes of the decision win just like they did with Abrill last week, Campillo before and Britain's own Amir Khan and Carl Froch last year.

 

Skykes is bigger than Ponce De Leon and more skilled. Ponce De Leon beat Broner. :smoke

 

I havent seen much of him, however surely he isn't the most deserving guy for a title shot.

His last opponent Dean Mills 6-5-2, also been beat by Buckland twice.