Thoughts on Macklin's Future?

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  1. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm an American but I really like Macklin. He impressed me again tonight and he showed he's a top 5 middleweight assuming Chavez moves up as he promised.

    Any thoughts about who Macklin should fight next?

    Sturm might consider a rematch now that he's beltless. How do Macklin do against Pirog or Barker? I'd like to see either of those fights or even a challenge against Geale if Geale doesn't get a fight with Martinez. Even a Sam Soliman or an Andy Lee would make for a compelling fight imo. And HBO clearly likes the guy.

    I think there are a lot of options for him out there and even though there are guys out there I'd favor over him I could very easily see Macklin beating anyone in the division, except Martinez or Golovkin.
     
  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Barker, Lee or Murray. :happy



    Or thrash Saunders for a laugh.
     
  3. JIM KELLY

    JIM KELLY Bullshyt Mr Han Man! Full Member

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    that shot was similar to khan's knock down shot from garcia.

    I missed the fight..gutted.
     
  4. Clint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood Do You Feel Lucky, Punk?! Full Member

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    Would still really like to see him in a ring with Darren Barker. Maybe in some form of Eliminator.
     
  5. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Anyone who went for a **** after Rigondeaux vs. Marroquin missed it...
     
  6. BoxingAnalyst

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    Macklin against Chavez would be a war.
     
  7. saturday_kid

    saturday_kid Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If he cant secure a big title fight him Vs Andy Lee would make money with their irish roots
     
  8. moorser

    moorser Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Id like to see him in with Lee or Geale !
     
  9. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    Difficult to go over the top after a one round decisive stoppage, but Macklin is what we all know he is, a tough MW who is operating at World level and will give anyone a test

    Martinez got a lot of stick for fighting Barker and Macklin and he stopped both, so one thinks he wont fight him again, even though Macklin has stated publicly thats the fight he wants !! it depends who steps up to the plate for Martinez, Chavez again ?, or Mayweather ?, my feeling is Floyd wont fight him, so Martinez once again will be scratching around for that big fight

    Which isnt a bad thing for Macklin because he's there, he's available and there in the same stable

    Martinez aside Sturm makes sense, Barker is a headliner in the UK, as is Murray, even Billy Jo, then there is Golovkin and Pirog, its clear HBO like Macklin, and he wants to fight the best

    I say look for Golovkin, **** it !!!!
     
  10. TED 822

    TED 822 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Would like to see him with Barker.Make this a 50 50,slight favour for Darren to outbox him if fit and active.Reckon Murray too powerful at moment.If he could get Sturm to the US hed have a chance.Think Geale outpoints him,and dont think hed thrash Saunders if they fought this year,never mind later on,as the lad might beat all the aforementioned if friday was anything to go by.Later on,obviously.
     
  11. BoxingAnalyst

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    I'd prefer Geale for Macklin.
     
  12. TED 822

    TED 822 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Just seen previous post.I think theyll steer well clear of Golovkin,reckon they all will,unless its for a lot of money.
     
  13. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    Murray's too powerful ?, whos he been knocking out then ?, Macklin is as seasoned as them all, and he is very very tough

    The beauty of these 3 (Murray, Barker & Macklin) or 4 depending if Billy Jo wants to get his head in, is that there's literally nothing between them all (Billy Jo is TBC obviously), there all tough solid MW's who can fight at world level and do well

    Macklin has fought Sergio Martinez, he will not avoid Golovkin, nor will Murray and if Barker had been more active he'd take a fight with Golovkin too

    Now that Golovkin is a HBO fighter, he's bringing a decent purse with him these days, so its risk and reward
     
  14. BoxingAnalyst

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    Jim Lampley: 'Mack the Knife is for real!'

    Excellent line by Jimbo last night.
     
  15. HMSTempleGarden

    HMSTempleGarden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    will never win a world title.