how many world heavyweight champions will britain have in the next 3 years

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  1. punchdrunkgench

    punchdrunkgench Boxing Addict Full Member

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    just thought id throw this one out their , with the impending retirement of vitali and it looking more likely that wlad will hang his gloves up in the next couple of years their will be an abundance of oppurtuities for the following to win a world strap for british heavyweights

    tyson fury
    david price
    david haye
    derek chisora(personally cant see it but i know someone wil kik off i didnt mention him)
    Anthony Joshua (added by poster mike hunt)
    Dillian Whyte (added by poster boxon )
    who if any do you think will win a recognised world strap
     
  2. boxon

    boxon Member Full Member

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    Add Dillian Whyte to this list - i have a feeling he is going places.
     
  3. Mike Hunt

    Mike Hunt Well-Known Member Full Member

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  4. boxon

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    Good shout but Dillians already bashed him up in the amateurs- great rematch potential.
     
  5. boxon

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    Good additions - 3 years is a long time in boxing.
     
  6. joegrundy

    joegrundy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    David Price

    Possibly David Haye, Joshua will take longer than 3 years but has a chance, I think Fury could also potentially win a world title if the opponents are weak.
     
  7. BigDave

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    Dillian Whyte? anyone care to give a quick run-down on the fella? he's slipped under my radar tbh.

    We are on the edge of potentially good times with Brit Heavies, exciting even if not successful. As for the question, I can't see anyone taking on Wlad within 2 years as it stands currently, if Price progresses he might just be capable in 2015.
     
  8. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Fury will win one imo. Price should. Seen little of Dillian. Anthony Joshua may, (I thought his chin looked a little shakey but very talented) but seen little. David Haye may fight Fury imo, if Fury's profile is raised enough by a year or so.
     
  9. Lilo

    Lilo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    None. In three years Wlad will be undisputed champ (he'll pick up the WBC)
     
  10. RNS

    RNS Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No mention of Audley Harrison... disgusting

    Coming fresh off the Ali Adams win he is climbing the mountain again... Yes he can.

    :yep
     
  11. Bronxbull666

    Bronxbull666 The Beast From The East Full Member

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    I think Fury will take the vacant WBC and defend it a few times before fighting Wlad and ducking Price. I still question Fury's balance and his clumsiness. He'll blag a good career, all in the timing of picking opponents.

    David Price has to use his skills and not make the mistake of looking for the huge punches. If he maintains his current style, he'll be World champ in late 2014. I'm pretty sure Wlad won't be around then, Fury will duck him and there will be no-one out there to fight.

    3 years is too soon for Joshua. It takes time after the olympics to put together the pro deal and make that transition from the amateurs. Then the promoters want that 20-25 fight unbeaten record before fighting for the EBU belt. Especially with the young heavyweights.

    Haye doesn't have the heart to be a true champion. He just wants to get in and out with his cash and good looks intact.

    Chisora is going to be around a long time and he'll test everyone.
    Might get the vacant WBO or IBO when Wlad bows out.
     
  12. Robney

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    0 if Wlad is still fighting by then.

    1 or 2 if he isn't, depending on what chances they get at vacant belts.
    And I guess Price will be the one to take 1.
     
  13. saintsmike

    saintsmike Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Price will definately win the world title at some point. I have a feeling Tyson Fury will come stuck pretty soon. They're putting him in against much smaller opponents lately. Put him in with a big heavy who can punch like Helenius or even Price, then we'll see Fury's defensive deficiencies come to light again.

    He also has a questionable chin, and is very suspect to counter-punches. Light-hitting heavyweights Nicole Firtha and Nevan Pajkic had him seriously hurt (and on the verge of being stopped).

    I don't want to hate on Fury, he's world level but might only ever be a contender at it.

    It's too early to say about Dillian Whyte, he has looked good recently and is very athletic and has some good technique. He's showing clear signs of improvement with each fight, in the way he's breaking opponents down. The body attack looks fearsome and might be a real weapon later down the line. He'll need to face an acid-test soon, maybe a fight against Audley could be a realistic one in the next 8 months.

    David Haye, we all know he has the talent. Alot depends on the Chisora fight, and whether Haye will stay retired (win or lose afterwards)

    Anthony Joshua definitely looks a good prospect in the amateurs, but three years down the line he might not even turn pro, and if he does he will likely have slow progress which could take several years. Maybe in 5/6 years if he turns pro after the Olympics.

    Chisora, has a solid chin but doesn't have the mentality to be a world champion, he might win a belt by catching an opponent on an off-night (like Vitali), but his prospects are ruined by being banned by virtually every world title organisation.

    There's definitely some great fights to be made in the next 2/3 years.
     
  14. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    wlad will be what? 39 in three years time?

    To me he showed the first signs of ever so slight decline against thompson. In three years time i think he will be looking all too human
     
  15. CamR21

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    :huh You think Dillian Whyte will be world champion