Willie Limond to fight for 'world' title

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by ishy, May 15, 2009.


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  1. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    Scotland’s Willie Limond will face English champion Ryan Barrett for the vacant WBU lightweight title on May 29 at Glasgow’s Thistle Hotel.

    Barrett, 17-5-2 (4 KOs), was the original opponent of the bout before pricing himself out and Lee Cook was drafted in. Since then Cook has pulled out of the fight and the original front-runner, Barrett, is back.

    Barrett’s southpaw stance has meant Limond, 31-2 (8 KOs), has had to change his training regime to prepare for the bout.

    Limond has been sparring with Ryan Brawley, winner of the Prizefighter Lightweight series, and Lanarkshire’s Commonwealth champion Ricky Burns who has sparred with Limond as a southpaw in preparation for the awkward Barrett.

    Barrett and Limond both have a common opponent in Amir Khan and it is fair to say Limond, who knocked Khan down before retiring himself in the eighth round, performed better than Barrett’s first round defeat.

    If the 30-year-old Limond wins the title, manager Alex Morrison plans to hold the first defence at Partick Thistle’s Firhill Stadium in an open air bout.

    http://sport.stv.tv/boxing/96614-willie-limond-gets-world-title-shot/
     
    ishy, May 15, 2009
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  2. SteelTownCobra

    SteelTownCobra Guest

    I can't believe the WBU lightweight title is vacant.
     
    SteelTownCobra, May 15, 2009
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  3. chrisfinch

    chrisfinch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    LOL, just LOL.

    It seems after that Godwin fella pulled out last time due to AIDS or whatever it was, Limond just has his heart set on that WBU belt.

    Just when you think the WBU is dead, Willie Limond tries to resurrect it. Give me the IBO any day of the week over this ****.

    I understand hes using the "world" title to help promote the fight, but seriously give it up already. Why not have some ambition and aim towards a British title or at the least a Commonwealth shot.

    I'm sure Willie's a nice chap but **** him for going after the pisspot title. And **** the WBU.
     
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  4. Robert

    Robert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Willie Just wants a fight and its easier to sell a world title to the general public than a non title or celtic title fight i wouldn't be supprised if he never defended and took a domestic title after it i trully believe the title is just for promotional aspects
     
    Robert, May 15, 2009
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  5. billy nelson

    billy nelson the fighting scots gym Full Member

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    i love guys like you chrisfinch you've done nothing,mean nothing and youropinion counts for nothing,i can assure everyone willie limond would beat all cuurent lightweights in uk.
     
    billy nelson, May 15, 2009
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  6. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

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    the wbu is back in town
     
    SouthpawSlayer, May 15, 2009
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  7. Robert

    Robert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    billy nelson are tickets on sale yet for the limond and burns if so where will i get them
     
    Robert, May 15, 2009
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  8. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    good on Willy a good pay day for him cant grudge him that
     
    GPater11093, May 15, 2009
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  9. billy nelson

    billy nelson the fighting scots gym Full Member

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    morrison promotions 0141 554 7777 or the arena robert.
     
    billy nelson, May 15, 2009
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  10. HairyHighlander

    HairyHighlander BASS !! HOWLOWCANUGO ?? Full Member

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    Here we go.........................again :patsch
     
    HairyHighlander, May 15, 2009
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  11. Buggo

    Buggo Active Member Full Member

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    I hate the WBU!
     
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  12. Kid Lucky

    Kid Lucky Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Couldn't he fight for some real titles? How about a rematch with Khan for the WBA and WBO International titles?
     
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  13. boxingduo

    boxingduo Guest

    Hi Billy, Sammy here,

    Any chance you can send me an e-mail
    This content is protected
    cheers mate
     
    boxingduo, May 15, 2009
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  14. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Good luck Willie Limmond. Barret- Limond is a goo domestic fight, who gives a **** about the title you bunch of fairies.
     
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  15. Robert

    Robert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    billy nelson are you training Ryan Brawley for his mcarthur if so how much do u rate mcarthur he looked really good in the prizefighter but got cut easily
     
    Robert, May 15, 2009
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