Thaxton & McGuigan debate Tyson Fury's career

There's a practical issue here, the BBBofC won't sanction a 12 round fight for Fury yet and he alluded to this on the Bunce hour recently.

 

What is the reason for that?

I'd say he should get some rounds in before fighting a potential 12 rounder anyway. 10 rounds with somebody durable like Cisse Salif would do him the world of good.

 

I think Gammer would be a good test.

I know he's retired, but he does after every fight - I'm sure a few ££ would make him reconsider.

 

Lack of experience I guess. If he jumps straight into a 12 rounder, and ends up in hospital, it looks bad on them.

 

We have seen some novices fighting for the British title lately. What about that Asian chap that fought Chris Edwards who had about 6 fights?

They surely do not change the rules just because its a heavyweight.

He should get a few more fights in against durable opposition though. Just incase he's forced into the latter stages.

 

Mmmm....I was just going off what Tyson had said to Bunce when asked if he would fight Danny for the British title. A 10 rounder with McCall makes sense though.

 

You have suggested McDermott next.... that could always take place over 8 rounds.

 

I could see McDermott getting blown away in a couple of rounds. Reminiscent of his fight with Skelton.

I'd truthfully rather see him fight an experienced guy like Salif, that know his way around the ring. Only stopped once. We can almost guarantee his stamina is tested that way. All bets are off if you put a timid guy like McDermott in there.

 

McDermott's biggest problem is his lack of belief, also his lack of conditiioning. However I think saying Fury would blow him away is either over estimating Fury or underestimating McDermott. I'm no fan of McDermott but I refuse to buy into the hype of Tyson Fury. He doesn't hide that chin at all and McDermott will test it to some degree, albeit without endangering Tyson's future career, so an 8 or 10 rounder would be ideal.
If not, put David Price in against Tyson. There's bad blood involved and it would make for a good area title at 10 rounds. (Price would KO Fury inside 3 in my opinion, Price is much more compact and tight defensively already in his pro career).

 

Hennessy might be reluctant..... that KO ratio is quite high 21 from 23!

 

I thought mcguigan was a bit over powering with jono. I thought thaxton was spot on with his analysis, would'nt mind if he was a permanent fixture once he retires.Good bloke

 

McGuigan has a habit of doing this, he speaks louder when someone isn't agreeing with him. Thaxton speaks in a calm, measured manner at all times. I like him.

 

Spot on Sprott is a good opponent he is not amazing but has some good boxing skills, Tyson would have to be on the ball to win this one...:good

 

yeah i thought that too battle of the egos i sense they dont like each other to much..

 

Couldn't agree more. Far too much bull**** spoken in boxing.