What level can Nick Blackwell reach?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Super Hans, Jul 29, 2015.


  1. Super Hans

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    Yeah Eubank Jr v Blackwell is a really good fight
     
  2. billo_billy

    billo_billy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It could happen..remember Eubank used to be promoted by big mick. Not sure what their current relationship is like though
     
  3. I Shot JR

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    Eubank is a free agent promotion wise as he is looked after by his father.

    I don't think there would be much issue in getting the fight on if both parties wanted the fight.
     
  4. Super Hans

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    :happy War Blackwell
    :happy War Eubank
     
  5. lencoreastside

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    You had ever heard of Darren barker when he was 24..... Vastly overrated. Sorry to be so blunt, but Darren was just lucky that's all.
     
  6. kojak

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    Have to disagree with you, he wasn't vastly overrated at all. In fact he was a very good boxer and was not lucky, he was rather unlucky that he had quite serious injury/injuries that made it difficult at times for him to train.
     
  7. Super Hans

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    :deal
     
  8. lencoreastside

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    ok we'll disagree on that one ..but the guy also said Barker was 'levels above' Blackwell .....was he? At 24?....:blood
     
  9. Super Hans

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    Levels? Hell no. Above? well Baker was only in his second year as a pro and only just won a regional title so it's difficult to say.
     
  10. lencoreastside

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    I know but Nick had zero amateur career, and Darren had a big one.
    Barker - at any age - didnt have the physicality or the fluidity to last 12 with Nick IMO.
     
  11. Super Hans

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    :think Did not know that about Blackwell
     
  12. N17

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    Considering Blackwell has zero amateur experience he is doing very well, learning on the job and looks to be continuously improving.

    I like him, He could be anything, also there are so many belts and so many opportunities I wouldn't rule out a version of a world title if it is timed right and a title fight is here in the UK.
     
  13. kojak

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    I'm a big fan, hope he goes on to win a world title in the future, will be going to his fights in the future.
     
  14. lencoreastside

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    Yes, no am fights (just a few unlicensed 'fairground' fights against all-comers shapes and sizes and he only slip of a lad himself back then). Fought seasoned world-level 30-yr old Murray after half-dozen fights, at age 20. Amazing. Real 'throwback' stuff.

    He would murder Barker over the second half of a 12-rounder. I've NO doubt about that at all.
     
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