The new ESB Brit Forum British Rankings - Light Heavyweight rankings added

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by kosaros, Aug 13, 2010.


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  1. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    I think what Sexton has done since then should keep him ahead. Beating Rogan who was coming off big wins twice and Prizefighter.
     
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  2. Grievesy

    Grievesy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would bump Chisora up a spot, but apart from that it's a good list imo.
     
    Grievesy, Aug 13, 2010
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  3. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I wouldn't rank Chisora above Sexton or Rogan...yet. I do feel he has the most potential of the current title holders/challengers, but he just doesn't have anything of substance on his record. The fact is, his best win was over 2 years ago against Sexton - who at the time was an inexperienced novice like himself. Since then he has feasted on journeyman, beat a contender in Baker and a shot Danny Williams.

    Since the loss to Chisora, Sexton won Prizefighter and beat the then number 2 heavyweight in the UK, admittedly in controversial fashion, and won the rematch convincingly. In both fights he was the 'away' fighter.

    I could see Chisora being ranked above Rogan, due to Rogan not having a win for well over a year, but I still feel his win over Skelton gives him the edge in terms of their placement.
     
    kosaros, Aug 13, 2010
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  4. Claypole

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    Sounds good when you put it like that, but in reality he got sparked by a one fisted Audley.
     
    Claypole, Aug 13, 2010
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  5. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    I agree Dallas and Price would beat him but Larry has beat better opponents so should be ranked ahead.
     
    robpalmer135, Aug 13, 2010
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  6. robpalmer135

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    I think Chisoa ahead of Skelton is favoured by the majority.
     
    robpalmer135, Aug 13, 2010
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  7. EnglishWay

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    Sosnowski should not be on the list if he stays there im not taking this thread serious.
     
    EnglishWay, Aug 13, 2010
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  8. JFT96

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    Don't think sosnowski should be there either. Apart from that i would put Chisora harrison and maybe fury ahead of rogan but on the whole a good list
     
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  9. antcull

    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Kos is bang on the money about Sexton being ranked ahead of Chisora. Rogan was ranked very highly (and rightfully so) on the domestic scene after his wins against Harrison and Skelton, so Sextons two wins against him has earned his place there IMO. Rankings should reflect the most recent results first, and Sexton has better wins than Chisora.

    Chisora should be ahead of Rogan though, and Sosnowski shouldn't be on there.
     
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  10. robpalmer135

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    Heavyweight
    1. David Haye (24-1) WBA Champion
    2. Sam Sexton (13-1) Commonwealth
    3. Dereck Chisora (13-0) British
    4. Martin Rogan (12-2)
    5. Audley Harrison (27-4) European
    6. Tyson Fury (11-0) English
    7. Matt Skelton (23-5)
    8. Michael Sprott (32-15)
    8. John McDermott (25-7)
    10. Larry Olubamiwo (9-1)

    looks good to me. no reason for champ or 11-12
     
    robpalmer135, Aug 13, 2010
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  11. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I swapped Chisora with Rogan.

    I like to rank more fighters than just ten when I can, especially in stacked divisions like Light Welter-Welter etc., just so we get a broader view of the prospects/contenders in each division.
     
    kosaros, Aug 13, 2010
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  12. Grant1

    Grant1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This looks solid to me.

    I'd have Audley above Rogan based on recent momentum but looks ok other than that.
     
    Grant1, Aug 13, 2010
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  13. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    I've no idea why Sosnowski is in it. He's not British and he can't fight for the British title can he? If you can't fight for a British title I have a hard time understanding being in the British rankings.
     
    TFFP, Aug 13, 2010
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  14. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    i see it as achievement if a fighter makers the rankings. more fighters, cheapens the achievement, each to there own, certainly drop the champion.

    I still think we shoudl stick to the rule of having boxed a minimum of 6x3.
     
    robpalmer135, Aug 13, 2010
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  15. Flea Man

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    This post made me laugh hard :lol: :good
     
    Flea Man, Aug 13, 2010
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