Simpson fighting March 10th at superbantamweight

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  1. almsn

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    Hopefully your right mate Simpson said that's the first time he's ever been hurt in a boxing ring I read:bbb
     
    almsn, Jan 7, 2012
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  2. royalt0208

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    It's only four pounds, if he isn't killing himself already then I'm sure with the right support around him he can make 122 fairly comfortably.

    I hope they give him a couple of fights so he can acclimatise to the new weight, he has earned a few given fights after years of taking on the toughest fighters the domestic Featherweight division has to offer.

    He could be a very interesting addition at Super Bantamweight, if he can make the weight comfortably a fight against either Scott Quigg or Carl Frampton could be very interesting and could tell us a lot about either.
     
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  3. brown bomber

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    He's a right tough nut ain't he? I was matched with John when we were both kids....:lol: Tell him he was lucky when you see him :nut
     
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  4. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    I watched him spar six rounds with Frampton and let me tell you this- it was SENSATIONAL.
     
    brown bomber, Jan 7, 2012
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  5. almsn

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    I don't know him mate i'm only a fan :good
     
    almsn, Jan 7, 2012
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  6. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Ah ok thought u were one of his pals - one does post here
     
    brown bomber, Jan 7, 2012
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  7. almsn

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    Yep mate Dunky I think it is .He was supposed to train at the gym I joined though mate in PortGlasgow when he was kind of we one of the trainers said .My great uncle founded it yrs ago in PortGlasgow . He died though in 95 .
    http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=272193&cat=boxer
     
    almsn, Jan 7, 2012
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  8. brown bomber

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    Ah awesome no its not dunk thinks it someone called John too
     
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  9. The Batkilt

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    The drop down to super-bantam was discussed after the second Smith fight, so I'm glad he's giving it a shot rather than hanging them up. Jazzy Jeff's right - I think a lot of it is confidence. I'd get him a few fights at the weight against decent operators quickly, rather than just throwing in in against Casey or any of the top domestic dogs. Let him get a few fights to see how comfortable he is at the weight, against decent opponents. If he's comfortable, move him up for a harder test before looking for a Britsh or Commonwealth eliminator or title fight.
     
    The Batkilt, Jan 7, 2012
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  10. Dunky McCafferty

    Dunky McCafferty Boxing Junkie banned

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    Victor Hugo, that poster knows John personally as far as I can remember.
     
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  11. Z Man

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    It's a 12 rounder, possible inter-continental strap on the line i hear also.

    Just hope John can do the business here and finish his career on a high
     
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  12. perspicacity

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    If it was sensational you need to tell us more Jeff, come on man!

    Btw, pretty sure it was Z-Man said he was family of Johns.
     
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  13. perspicacity

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    Same amigo! :good
     
    perspicacity, Jan 7, 2012
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  14. The Batkilt

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    I was on the fence about getting a ticket for Burns' next fight, but Simpson being on the undercard would probably seal the deal for me tbh. Fun fighter, and someone I really root for.
     
    The Batkilt, Jan 7, 2012
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  15. Dunky McCafferty

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    trouble for wee simmy is, fighters tend to have a quicker 'lifespan' at the smaller weights, & Simmy just didnt look like the simmy of old against Selby.
    Cutting weight as he gets older? The argument is that simmy should always have been a super-bantam in the first place, I just worry the move has been made too late now.
    Its a 50/50 gamble IMO, its either going to result in spectacular success or spectacular failure IMO, no inbetween.

    Of course I will be cheering him on in the Kelvin Hall, cos hes one of my faves! However, being a realist I worry that dragging down an ageing smaller weight fighter down a division could have an adverse affect...

    So brit ESB'ers, can anyone tell me of any recent(ish) fighters who have dropped down a weight as they have gotten older & been successful? Honest question.

    Everone expected an ageing Takaloo to be a success when he dropped a division due to his power, but it never happened. Just an example off the top of my head.
     
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