Macklin's Euro title mandatory - Dmitry Pirog (14-0, 11 KOs)

Seen his last fight very dangerous fight for Macklin. Pirog has got good potential to be a World champ imo.

 

Macklin should take him on while the guy is still a prospect.

 

Doubt it, Mundine holds the IBO at MW and I don't see him taking the risk.

 

Very dangerous fight, and not a massively rewarding one. Honestly, if he can get a fight with Sylvester, that is an easier fight, and it has the reward of a world title.

can macklin fit in a voluntary defence of the EBU title?

 

I can not see Mundine defending his title against a guy with a winning record.

 

I don't rate Mundine at all I think Macklin would smash him. Pirog may well beat Macklin I've been impressed with the clips Ive seen flor him so far and he's highly touted. A win over him would push Macklin right up the rankings, though I can't see him competing with Pavlik/Willams. Hatton should get Macklin a shot at Sturm and hope it doesn't go to points!

 

Doubt they'll want to risk Pirog against someone like Macklin this early in his career. Also Macklin must be hopeing for a crack at one of the world titles.

 

Hatton should target Sebastian Zbik. Low risk high reward. As for Mundine, he is on a downward slope look at his next opponent - Falugia! Macklin takes either. Pirog dangerous and not a big reward really. My top 4 choices for Macklin would be
1> Sylvester
2> Zbik
3> Sturm
4> Mundine

He should avoid
> Kelly Pavlik (right now)
> Andy Lee (low reward high risk)
> Barker (low reward high risk)
> Pirog (see above)

 

Andly Lee would be a stroll in the park for Macklin.

 

are you speculating that the IBO could become to hatton promotions ,what the WBO came to frank warren ?:rofl

 

omg nooooooooo!!!!!!!!! :|