Russian middleweight prospect Dmitry Pirog (14-0, 11 KOs) has discussed the situation having to do with British fighter Matthew Macklin, and about his future meeting with Aaron Mitchell. The winner of this bout will become the official contender for the WBO title that is currently held by Kelly Pavlik. Pirog-Mitchell fight takes place on February 6 in Moscow. “If Macklin wanted to fight me, we could have met on February 6 in Moscow”, - told Pirog to AllBoxing.ru. – “But Matthew is a “home” fighter who is used to local judges. We offered him several alternatives. Even the fight in England was possible, but only on the conditions of the strict observance of rules and the presence of a WBO supervisor. After we offered that his team broke up contact and didn’t react for several months. Finally we had to start looking for a new opponent." "My fight with Aaron Mitchell will be an eliminator bout for the right to fight for the WBO belt. If I win in Moscow, why should I fight the European belt holder when I can go to America and meet Kelly Pavlik? That’s the answer. It’s Macklin who needs me, not vice-versa. If he wanted to fight me so much, where had he been earlier?” " Dmitry says that Mitchell despite of his 40 years of age is not an easy opponent. That’s why it’s too early to think about the fight with Kelly Pavlik. “Aaron Mitchell in fact is very dangerous”, - says Pirog. “He lost only one bout at the beginning of his career. Out of 27 victories he has 21 by knockout. It’s a good record. And don’t let his age deceive you. Right now there are no Pavliks and Macklins before me – only Mitchell. I must show a great fight and that’s the only thing I’m thinking about at the moment. Everything will be decided in the ring on the 6th of February”. By the sounds of what Pirog is saying, the Macklin fight will not happen after all, is this old news as I'd not heard of the fight not happening? Over on the Scene btw.
I just read that same article. Someone please tell Pirog he needs more than 15 fights to tangle with KP. The kid is talking all kinds of crazy!
Based on a few clips on You Tube, which is all I've seen of Pirog, he looks like quite a good prospect. He's a bit stiff, but has plenty of power, and good fundamentals. He is the kind of guy who I think should come to the USA and look for fights with guys like David Lopez, Peter Manfredo, John Duddy, et. Fighting KP at this point is a suicide mission. I'd honestly rather see Pav dump the WBO belt than fight this kid.
dont worry im pretty sure Pavs himself would rather dump his belt then fight this dude as well... no way his team puts him in with Pirog. wayy too high risk and low reward
High riskatsch Ya -- high risk of killing a promising young prospect. That **** would be worse than Larry Holmes and Marvis Frazier.
actually is high risk this dude has got some good pop in his fists. thats all im sayin. when have we seen pavs face a guy with even decent pop in his fists? miranda i guess
I could've SWORN that post didn't have Miranda in it when I went to make a snarky comment Pirog just isn't ready for Pavlik yet. I think Boo is on the money on this one when it comes to a David Lopez fight.
did u like the way he called macklin a home town fighter? I thought that was hilarious like Pirog is some sort of road warrior
