Limond turns down Prescott fight

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  1. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    Willie Limond has revealed how he turned down the opportunity to fight the man who knocked out Amir Khan in a round.

    The 29-year-old added that promoters Sports Network offered him the opportunity to take on Breidis Prescott – the Colombian who took less than a minute to dispatch of Britain's 2004 Olympic Silver medallist in Manchester last month. The contest was pencilled in for October 10 in Liverpool.



    However the boxer from the city's East End, admitted the short notice given by promoters was the main factor in him not taking on the hard punching South American. He said: “I was offered the fight but it was at three weeks notice. I told them [Sports Network] that I have no issue fighting Prescott but I need more time to prepare. Had they given me six or seven weeks then there would have not been any issue.

    “As soon as he beat Khan I knew my name would be thrown in the mix. I talked to my management and we decided that three weeks wasn't enough time. Everybody saw what Prescott did to Khan. You cannot go into a fight with him having not had adequate time for training. If the promoters comeback with something more realistic then they can count me in.”

    Limond, who currently holds the IBO Intercontinental title, will next fight against a yet unnamed opponent at the Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley on October 18. It will be Braveheart Promotions' first show of the season. It will also feature locals Kevin McIntyre and Kris Carslaw amongst others.
    Limond, the former Commonwealth lightweight title-holder also revealed his on off contest against Dmitriy Salita at Madison Square Garden is back on. He was due to fight the US based Ukrainian on the undercard of Joe Calzaghe and Roy Jones on September 20. However an injury to Calzaghe led to the show being postponed. The light-heavyweight showdown has now been set for November 8 and Limond hopes to achieve a lifetime ambition and fight at such a historic venue.

    He added: “You never think it is going to happen to you but fighting in New York at the Garden is something to tell the grandchildren. The promoters have been back in touch and it looks like it is going to happen. We are waiting for final confirmation but it looks good.

    “I have options now. My name is being mentioned not just in UK boxing circles. Its an exciting time to be Willie Limond.”

    http://www.britishboxing.net/news_3874-Exclusive-Limond-turns-down-Prescott-fight.html
     
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  2. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Don't start talking about yourself in the 3rd person Willie, some people round here get awful worked up about that for some reason.;)
     
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  3. TFFP

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    We can let him off. He's proven he is humble and one of the lads to post on here.

    Good choice too. With adequete preperation Limond would give it a far better go than Khan.
     
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  4. Vantage_West

    Vantage_West ヒップホップ·プロデューサー Full Member

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    he has a good cahcne of schooling salita. who hasnt really done anything but be born jewish
     
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  5. W Limond

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    Just read that there thats a load of shite i would Never say that, (its an exciting time to be me) most of its true but the last part is a load of pish, some of these reporters **** me off saying stuff like that!
     
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  6. elle

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    Thats a bit naughty of BBN - disappointing as I've always considered them one of the more reliable boxing sites.
     
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  7. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Thats journos for you!!:lol::good
     
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  8. robpalmer135

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    is presscott still on the udnercard then?

    how many fights is presscott with Warren for? he must be inside the top 10 of at least 3 belts now, surley warren should be setting up fights with ranked guys. he has nothing to loose with this guy, can throw him in with anyone.
     
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  9. dwilson

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    Yep. ****ing Jews always expecting a free ride.





    I think Limond has made the right choice in turning down Prescott at the current time if he has the Salita match possibly lined up. Maybe next year Limond vs Prescott could be a great fight between two guys who have both beaten Khan.
     
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  10. BigEars

    BigEars Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I doubt it would happen next year because I doubt Sports Network would offer the fight to Limond with a reasonable amount of time to train for it.
    Well, they might offer the fight with a proper amount of time but only if there were options on Limond.

    That's how promotional companies like that work, it's why this is such a messy business.
     
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  11. dwilson

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    Yep. Although it also may depend on how Prescott does in his next fight and how Limond fairs with Salita if that fight happens. Both guys could be in a good position next year and the fight could be really big over here.
     
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  12. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    I'd like your chances vs Prescott Willie. Good luck anyways.
     
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  13. Imperfect Recor

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    Red card for that one mate... Since when has progress in boxing involved racial purity? And since when has being Jewish been a crime? :nono

    Then again, I might even pay good money to watch two fascist wanks knocking **** out of each other!

    Totally agree with you last bit though.
     
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  14. dwilson

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    Being Jewish has been a crime on many occaisions. I think that is still illegal for Jews to enter York but no one really enforces that law, you can also shoot a Scotsman if he is wearing a kilt in that great city too but only if you shoot him with a bow and arrow.

    No big fan of racists or fascists. Big fan of Jews though, they make great films.
     
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  15. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Willie... i've heard there's this cuban trainer.... defensive genius apparently, any way he's looking for a job. Fancy it?
     
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