Irish Boxing

McEwan – Lee fight was offer I couldn’t refuse

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Talented middleweight says fight in Britain will come​

American-based Scot Craig McEwan (19-0) has expressed his disappointment at not being able to fight in his native Britain for the first time on April 16th, but admitted the Andy Lee (24-1) all-Celtic battle on March 12th was an offer too good to turn down.

The undefeated 28 year-old will face the Irishman on the undercard of the Sergio Martinez v Sergiy Dzinziruk WBC “Diamond” middleweight title bout and told World Boxing News that he believes a victory on the night could set him up for a potential shot at the winner.

“I was really looking forward to fighting in Britain, but I could not pass this opportunity up. It's a big fight against a talented boxer and it's being shown on HBO,” explained the Edinburgh boxer.

“A win against Lee will propel me up the rankings and hopefully get me closer to a world title shot. It's what I've been waiting for.

“Ideally I would've liked a fight between now and March but that's not going to happen. I'll just make sure I'm well prepared and ready to fight on the night.

“A fight in Britain will come and this opportunity will open doors for bigger fights in the future,” added McEwan.

 

Dodson was unlucky to pick up the cuts would of won !

 

ah,sure thanks:good

 

and if there are, there payin rent!

 

McEwan: 'I`ll Go to War with Andy Lee!'

Scottish and Irish boxing fans on the East Coast of America are gearing up for their Fight of the Year as Holywood-based, Edinburgh middleweight Craig McEwan takes on Limerick's Andy Lee

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at the Foxwoods Caino, Connecticut on 12th March. The fight ,which is being billed by top promoter Lou Di Bello as the ‘Celtic War’, is effectively a world title eliminator. Connecticut is deep in the heart of Irish America and it is likely that Lee’s countrymen will greatly outnumber Scottish fans on the night. However McEwan, who likes to fight as the underdog, will not be fazed by this.

“This will be the first time I have had a proper training camp

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before a bout and I expect to step into the ring better prepared than I have ever been. I will soon start sparring with top Ukrainian Serhiy Dzinziruk who will fight Sergio Martinez for a World Title on the same bill.”

Lee's only defeat in 25 professional bouts came against tough Texan Bryan Vera whom unbeaten McEwan later outpointed, and the Scot feels the circumstances of Lee's defeat point the way to Scottish success in Connecticut.

“Andy is a great fighter and a big hitter but I have watched some of his bouts since he was stopped by Vera and I am amazed that he has been unable to rectify the mistakes which led to his stoppage.He still gets hit too easily.”

And although the LA based Scot is well known for his slick, counter-punching style he hints at a possible change of strategy this time.

“If Andy Lee beats me on the 12th of March, he`s going to climb out of that ring knowing he has been in a fight. I'm going to war. I`ll hit him harder and more often than Bryan Vera did and if he can get past me he`ll deserve a shot at the World Title!”

And McEwan's coach, Freddy Roach, is also confident that his mercurial charge can come good in Connecticut.

“Craig has been a bit inconsistent in his fights over the last couple of years and he`s had to dig deep against guys he should have blown away. It comes down to preparation. But when he gets the proper pre-fight training he can look like a world beater and that's what we're going to see on 12 March.” ​

 

Any body heading up to citywest today ?

 

Any of you esteemed ladies or gents going along to citywest today?

The Budapest bus arrives soon

 

Saving me bottle tops for March. Hope Murtagh gives a good account of himself. Will be interested to hear how Paul Griffin preforms after such and absence. Hope its an enjoyable afternoon for those in attendence.

 

Cruise won by decision , griffen won cracking one punch ko about a min into first round !

 

46 seconds. Took his feckin time.

 

Tims just win in two. Dropped the guy twice then ref stopped a few seconds after kd no 2.

 

Bradley is now the WBC champion as they came to an agreement. :-(

I fear McCloskey will never get a a shot at a world title.

 

We can only hope the WBC give Bradley their 'Diamond' belt thus leaving the 'ordinary' vacant

They have about three Middleweight 'champions' so it's not unknown

Isn't Martinez 'Emeritus Champion' , Zbik 'Ordinary', Chavez Jr 'Silver' or something?

 

Yeah, some bull**** like that. Fingers crossed they do, wouldn't bank on it though, they only seem to accommodate the money makers in this regard.

Nice to see a fellow Beefheart fan. :good