Low-risk High-reward

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Akxtinguish, Apr 10, 2010.


  1. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    Absolutley , career defining fights , ive argued this one out with a few people , especially the Kevin one and its been laughed off by many , but Mitchell and Brook are hungry animals and imo could hang with these two ..............
     
  2. Leo Ross

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    I dont see why not mate. At some stage every fighter needs to take a chance and put their reputation on the line....and what better way than against the two you mentioned. Even if they dont pull of the wins they're looking for, the exposure and experience will be awesome. A defeat doesn't mean they would be finished does it.
     
  3. Akxtinguish

    Akxtinguish Belt holder Full Member

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    The question is, how do you get Cotto to sign a fight with a guy like Brook? (Although you could also say the same about Hopkins-Cleverly!).
     
  4. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    These two fights are the ultimate sink or swim scenario's for Mitchell and Brook , i think there terrific fights for both , its like the old cliche goes ive waited my whole life for this opportunity , could you imagine the zone Brook & Mitchell would be in preparing in the gym for these 2 !!!!!!
     
  5. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    You wouldnt , its very very unlikeley , Brook brings **** all to the table financially , and is a hungry powerfull young man @47 !!!!! , Cotto wouldnt wanna know ................
     
  6. Leo Ross

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    You do what Frank Warren did with Kosta for Ricky Hatton....pay him a few quid to get over and back your fighter to do a number on him. You've got a contract on your man anyway so if he wins your laughin all the way. Whether its the right time right now is a different thread :think
     
  7. Akxtinguish

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    It would be mental, especially if they pulled it off!

    If Mitchell took out Marquez he would have pole-vaulted Khan by a mile, and suddenly it would be Team Khan who would be trying to get a fight instead of the other way around.

    But Marquez is a very skilled fighter so personally I reckon he would clearly outpoint Mitchell. A slightly safer but equally as lucrative bet would by trying to lure Hatton out of retirement. The idea would be to convince Hatton that this would be a comfortable farewell fight at the MEN against a decent domestic opponent.
     
  8. Leo Ross

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    Agreed!!!!:good
     
  9. Hooch

    Hooch Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Mallinaggi for Kahn is perfect, very over rated fighter with no power to speak of whos best win is over a tubby lightweight
     
  10. Akxtinguish

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    To be honest Khan's whole route was pretty well planned. Also, without actually meaning to be, the Prescott fight was the best one out of all of them because it landed him with Freddie Roach.

    The chin is a great marketing tool because it gives even the most shot fighters the prospect of a lucky punch. Now that he's holding a belt you also have a world title thrown in with the victory, which means he's unlikely to face the frustration of being ducked by anyone.

    His team have the luxury of pretty much choosing whoever they want to fight. Marquez, Hatton and Bradley were all possibilities, to mention a few.
     
  11. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    Going back 18 months i would of laughed anybody out the park mentioning Mitchell in same breath as Marquez but after seeing the success Diaz got with Marquez by basically utilising a size and strength combo , i give Kevin a fighting chance m8 i really do , i beleive Marquez is shot , with a large question mark over that comment as we have only the Mayweather fight to go off really , but Casa and Diaz asked everything of Marquez , and predominantly im basing my arguments off that , i know he stopped them both , but thats Marquez he's an elite level fighter and thats what they do , i just dont know if he's got anything like that left in him , its doubtfull .

    Im not saying Mitchell is gonna do this or that im just stating for me if i was Warren id be desperate to get this on ................

    Im not sure Hatton Mitchell would appeal to anybody at all , Mitchell is looking to emulate Hatton , he's said that a few times , by being the man to put the nail in Hattons coffin could only do him harm , and i think you'd have to be real stupid to see Mitchell as just a decent domestic level opponent !!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  12. RedDragonBoxing

    RedDragonBoxing Ametuer Boxer Full Member

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    Cleverly V Lacy

    Or seeming as the cruiser division isnt as good as light heavy

    Cleverly V Maccarinelli
     
  13. Akxtinguish

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    Lacy, Hopkins, RJJ and then move down to SMW to take Kessler and complete the Calzaghe quadruple!

    When you've only lost to Mayweather Jr. and Pacquiao, then Mitchell doesn't seem too threatening. Going back to what you said about Marquez, another possibility would be to take on Diaz, and THEN Marquez.
     
  14. Mr. V.I.P.

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