Munroe has fought at World Level and Quigg got KD in his last fight at British level. Should be a good fight but I'm picking Munroe by decision. I'm suprised he's the under-dog.
Munroe all the way. Gonna put a few quid down on it, very favourable odds. I think he should have been made favourite. It wasn't long ago people were saying Quigg was the best SBW in Britain and Ireland. Pretty shocked to see the poll 21-2 in favour of the bin man.
I can't see anything other than Munroe on points , he's still got his ring craft , boxes very cutely and gives nothing away Munroe UD
Munroe on points big at the weight & his experience at a higher level has been overlooked. The bookies may well have underestimated Munroe.
Quigg close decision IMO, just slightly sharper work early on to hold off a late crisis. Could easily swing the other way if Munroe starts fast.
I think Quigg has been able to put away guys with shots that wont bother Munroe. Mainly because he has a good defence they wont land, and he has a solid chin even if they do. Munroe is bigger and I'm not sure Quigg has been with someone Munroes size. The porblem is Munroe doesnt have the spee to land a big shot on Quigg. But he might be able to work the body which I think he will. Ultimately I see this starting out as a cagey affair with Munroe attacking the body and wearing Quigg down to grind out a UD. Close by maybe 2 rounds.
One for the locals who might be interested... FAO: Sports Desks, Sports Editors, Boxing Writers, Radio and TV, Internet Writers HATTON PROMOTIONS are pleased to announce the following media events ahead of their ‘Road To Glory’ bill at Manchester Velodrome on Saturday 16 FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE HOSTED BY HATTON PROMOTIONS CEO RICKY HATTON WHERE: The Hard Rock CafĂ©, The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BS. Phone: 0161 831 6700 WHEN: Wednesday 13th June 2012 WHO: Rendall Munroe, Scott Quigg, Ryan Rhodes, Sergey Rabchenko, Martin Murray, Richard Towers, Lucas Browne and Hatton Promotions Director of Boxing Richard Poxon . TIME: 10.30am for 11am There will be photo opportunities and after the main press conference. All boxers, Ricky and Richard will be available for one-to-one interviews. ROAD TO GLORY WEIGH-IN WHERE: The Pump Yard, The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BS WHEN: Friday 15th June 2012 WHO: Boxers starring on the Road To Glory bill including: Rendall Munroe, Scott Quigg, Ryan Rhodes, Sergey Rabchenko, Martin Murray, Karim Achour, Richard Towers, Gregory Tony, Craig Watson, Lucas Browne, Adam Etches, Scott Jenkins, Adam Little and Callum De’Ath TIME: Media arrival 1.30pm for 2pm start All boxers will be available for interview The Printworks is very close to Manchester Victoria train station and Metrolink. Parking for both events is available at The NCP multi story car park, Nicholas Croft, Manchester, M4 IEY
I think Munores slow start will give Quigg a slight early lead. Maybe 3-2 after 5. But i think munroes incredible tank and strength will push Quigg back and he'll regain control. But then i think that Quiggs workrate come back and will give him just enough to get a tight points victory. Very impressed with quigg and im sorry but as for the knockdown, you cant read anything into that. It means nothing. He came back to knock him out. Quigg somewhere around the 115-113 region. Few hard rounds to score so i also expect and slightly bizzare scorecard in there too.
Due to the odds I couldnt resist a fun punt on Munroe. Its going to be close but the bookeis got this wrong I think.