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Match: Paul McCloskey v Nigel Wright |
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| Date: 19-07-2008 |
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| Weight: Light Welterweight |
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| Venue: University Arena, Limerick, Ireland |
| Prediction: McCloskey Points win |
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| Unbeaten prospect McCloskey faces his toughest test to date against tough former English champion Nigel Wright, Wright is coming off a defeat to WBC number 4 Ajose Olusegun in which he put up a brave performance and did himself no disgrace. This should be another good fight and it should go all the way, McCloskey is in his home town and if left to the judges he may get the edge if it is a close fight. Nevertheless it should be an interesting contest. |
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Match: Andy Lee v Willie Gibbs |
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| Date: 19-07-2008 |
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| Weight: Middleweight |
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| Venue: University Arena, Limerick, Ireland |
| Prediction: Lee Mid round stoppage |
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| Andy Lee makes his return to the ring for the first time since his first loss to Brian Vera, Gibbs who was once regarded as a decent prospect before his 1st round destruction by Edison Miranda, and since then he has gone on to lose again to Raymond Joval. Lee was also regarded as a real prospect until the recent loss but from all accounts it was the kick up the backside he needed and he has trained even harder for this fight. Gibbs has a chance but from all accounts he has not been training as hard as he might have for this fight, for me Lee will bounce back from defeat and get back on the right track. |
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Match: Danny Williams v John McDermott |
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| Date: 18-07-2008 |
Title: British Heavyweight Title
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| Weight: Heavyweight |
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| Venue: Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, Essex, United Kingdom |
| Prediction: Williams early to mid round stoppage |
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| McDermott has attempted to step up to this level a couple of times now and every time he has fallen well short, the first demolition job that Mat Skelton inflicted on him really tells a story. I personally don’t think McDermott has the ability to compete at this level and feel this fight will produce a similar result. Danny Williams blows very hot and cold but which ever Danny Williams turns up to this fight I would be surprised if McDermott causes him any problems. |
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Match: John Murray v Lee Meager |
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| Date: 11-07-2008 |
Title: British Lightweight Title
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| Weight: Lightweight |
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| Venue: Robin Park Centre, Wigan, Lancashire, United Kingdom |
| Prediction: Murray points win |
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| Unbeaten Murray takes on his toughest opponent to date in the form of former British champion Lee Meager, Meager is on a poor run of form at the moment, following a points loss to Jon Thaxton and a draw on his American debut, but he is more than capable of turning things around. This fight is likely to go to the cards and it will be a real test for Murray who has never been past 10 rounds. Murray has been voted best young boxer but has struggled a little to find his best form, he will need it against Meager if he is going to remain unbeaten. |
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Match: Ted Bami v Stuart Elwell |
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| Date: 04-07-2008 |
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| Weight: Welterweight |
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| Venue: Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom |
| Prediction: Bami Points win |
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| Former European champion Bami has been struggling as of late with back problems, he fell short in his recent contest with David Barnes, and looked very rusty. He will be looking to get a decent win over Elwell that will bounce him back into contention. Elwell, was once regarded as a great prospect but a couple of losses has knocked him back, he will be desperate to impress and a win over Bami will really boost his rating, both have a point to prove but Bami should have too much. |
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Match: David Barnes v Barry Morrison |
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| Date: 04-07-2008 |
Title: British Light Welterweight Title
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| Weight: Light Welterweight |
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| Venue: Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom |
| Prediction: David Barnes - Points win |
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| Barnes has suffered a number of injuries that has really hampered his career, however after a decent win over Ted Bami in his last fight he looks like he is finally on the right track. Morrison is a decent fighter and after beating the formally undefeated Lenny Daws for the British title he was expected to go on to better things. However he lost out to Colin Lynes in his next fight and has been on the comeback trail since then with a couple of wins over journeymen. Morrison is tough and neither of these guys are regarded as a knockout puncher this one is likely to go to the cards, Barnes is the favourite for me to get the win. |
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Match: Esham Pickering v Matthew Marsh |
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| Date: 27-06-2008 |
Title: British Super Bantamweight Title
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| Weight: Super Bantamweight |
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| Venue: York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom |
| Prediction: Pickering Points win |
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| Pickering has been very hot and cold as of late, the shock defeat to Sean Hughes, which was revenged but Pickering was still struggling to find his best form. He faces 9-1 challenger Matthew Marsh who was regarded as a hot prospect before falling short to Derry Matthews, Pickering has competed at a far higher level but is definitely on the downward spiral of his career, he still should have enough to get the win here, but unless he can rediscover some of his former ability the road ahead looks bleak. |
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