Nathan Heaney vs River Bent Wilson

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  1. TBC-ASAP

    TBC-ASAP Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This fight has been put out to purse bids for next month for the English title. I would imagine there is minimal chance Big Mick will outbid Frank Warren for this fight.

    Would this be enough for Nathan Heaney to headline a card? Not sure if there is am arena in Stoke bigger than the hall he has previously headlined at.

    Lennox Clarke vs Zak Chelli has been agreed for October for the British belt, would NH vs RBW be better as the co main to this in Birmingham.
     
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    Journey Man Journeyman always. Full Member

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    Wilson is decent whereas Heaney is quite limited, not sure they’d take this one. Be good if it does happen, but doubt it’s a headliner.
     
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    TBC-ASAP Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Heaney could get exposed quite quickly to be honest. I hope not as he seems a sound bloke.
     
  4. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Knowing Mick he’d probably bid strongly for this. The man is a dark horse.
     
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  6. Journey Man

    Journey Man Journeyman always. Full Member

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    I agree. He just doesn’t look to have that much to his game past a decent engine / work rate when I see him.
     
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    Thats his real name?

    river bent wilson.

    jesus christ
     
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    hus parents should’ve just called him meander Wilson, more efficient.
     
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    Heaney tweeted today he has a title fights in November.

    Wonder if it is for a domestic or international belt
     
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    Heaney withdrew from this purse bid so guessing it will some international title.
     
  11. Holler

    Holler What a cocky saucy ****** this one is Full Member

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    Parents follow the 'Boy named Sue' protocol on raising a champion boxer. Think of all the bullying, think how hard it's made him. No wonder he's become a professional boxer. It's like I tell my own sons, Lulu Trixiebell and Lily Buttercup, a name that challenges traditional stereotypes can be a strong source of self motivation.
     
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    Twentyman You dog nonce! banned Full Member

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    I know a couple of Stoke fans who have gone to watch him. They seem to be fully aware of his limitations but seem to just be enjoying the ride. Always brilliant when someone like this comes out of nowhere who just gets lucky with the following and not just because they have a famous dad.
     
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    TBC-ASAP Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Every fights they seem to be have an absolute party. So almost doesn't matter if he gets to British or above. Does seem a top lad as well
     
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    Probably sound a miserable fcker here but I absolutely cannot stand football fans at boxing singing their shyte songs all night. He does seem a decent lad but if I wanted to listen to Stoke songs I’d go and watch Stoke.