McCloskey v Urango or Kotelnik

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by colinthfc, Apr 5, 2009.


  1. colinthfc

    colinthfc Guest

    After seeing the unfication between Bradley and Holt I think Paul has nothing to fear amongst any of the 4 belt holders, and should try to get a shot at one of the weaker belt holders.

    Following on from Rogan and Dunne I think he should be pushed now and could easily pick up an IBF or WBA title.

    Clearly the elite Hatton, Pacman and co of got their own business to do, but McCloskey could do well quietly in the background
     
  2. iceman

    iceman Tis my Island Full Member

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    Urango is strong as a bull but a bit crude,i think McCloskey could outbox him if he lasted the distance
     
  3. nulty

    nulty Guest

    I'd calm done a bit and give the lad a bit more time. But if a shot comes his way he's nothing to lose and even if he loses the experience would stand him in good stead if he can keep his head up.
     
  4. 9Ball

    9Ball Smeghead Full Member

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    He loses against both in the next 2 years, like Nulty said he needs more time.
     
  5. pathmanc1986

    pathmanc1986 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    even tho paul is 29, he is a very young, fresh 29


    urango is a scary prospect but mccloskey is so canny about working people out he could bamboozle him

    kotelnik is a very winnable fight i think

    saying that he could lose to either however he seems to come in better

    physical shape every time he comes in and keeps improving so as said

    above he could use more time. why possibly win a title now when i think he

    can defo in the next 2 yrs
     
  6. BigEars

    BigEars Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well Urango is moving up to Welterweight to take on Andre Berto so presumely his IBF Light-Welterweight belt will be vacated.

    Kotelnik also has a tricky defence coming up against young prospect Victor Ortiz, so neither of them may be a champion in the near future.

    McCloskey also is set to face Junior Witter for the European title, and while I would have liked McCloskey to be a bit more seasoned before he got a fight like that, if he's able to overcome Witter then I don't see why he shouldn't have a title shot after that.

    I'm not overly confident about he beating Witter though, but I do give him a decent outsider chance due to Witter's lack of workrate and slight decline which seems to have come about the last few years.
     
  7. Healy

    Healy Former Wee Poof

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    I dont see why McCloskey wont beat him

    On recent showings McCloskeys shits all over Witter to be fair