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By: David "irondave85" Lee

David "irondave85" Lee — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:06:41 +0000

To be honest Haz, I think that rating flatters Dunne a little bit…. actually quite a bit. But fair dues to him, he has shown great character to bounce back from that defeat. His career mirrors Khan in many ways. A talented but vulnerable boxer who’s career was seemingly derailed when he was blown away in a round by an unbeaten and unheard of puncher (Kiko Martinez). Martinez, like Prescott, is hyped up as the next big thing but is soon exposed for his technical limitations. Meanwhile Dunne, like Khan, gets his career back on track by beating a faded, blown-up former world champion (Felix Machado) before winning the WBA title from a solid but unexceptional champion.

Hmmm, is Brian Peters Frank Warren in disguise?

By: Andrew Harrison

Andrew Harrison — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:15:19 +0000

I’m interested in seeing Dirrell fight, he looks a good fighter but we won ‘t know how good until he fights Froch. He’ll be looking to make this one a boxing match and Froch has looked awful at times in his last two, his technique puts me on edge….bit like fingernails down a chalkboard!!

Moore-Rhodes should be a tough fight, similar to Thaxton-Murray in a way, pressure fighter against the herky jerky Ingle inspired puncher.

I’m sure Moore has intimated something similar to what you’ve written about his promoter’s tenuous position!!Maloney also made a right pig’s ear of Lennox’s career, he was in the wilderness for ages.

I didn’t realise Dunne was so highly rated Dave, he’ll take the Thai’s spot if he wins and if Lopez and Caballero do the foxtrot off to featherweight, he could see himself in line for a Ring championship fight, great stuff after he was written off not so long back.

By: David "irondave85" Lee

David "irondave85" Lee — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:15:46 +0000

Don’t worry Haz, Jose Sulaiman’s new “Diamond Belt” will sort all that out.

In all seriousness though, although The Ring Championship policy is far from perfect, it sure beats the hell out of these ludicrous governing bodies. Remember when people complained about having four versions of the world title (oh those were the days)? Nowadays, it’s possible to have four versions of the SAME FREAKIN’ BELT thanks to the disgraceful WBA. “WBA Super-Champion”, “WBA Regular-Champion”, “WBA Interim-Champion”, “WBA Champion-in-recess”!

Pass the sick bucket…… I’m gonna puke!!!

On a brighter note, that is some schedule you got there Haz, fair play to you mate. All crackers as well. Really looking forward to Froch vs Dirrell. I’ve seen a lot of the American and he’s arguably the most naturally talented of the bunch, but this is a HUGE step up in class for him and he’s also fighting away from home so I’ll lean towards Froch……. but only just.

Pick of the bunch, for me anyway, is Moore vs Rhodes. Potential bannana skin for Moore as well. On a side note, how the hell is Moore not yet in a position to fight for a world title? Frank Maloney has a lot to answer for in regards to where Moore’s career is going right now, but then this is the same promoter who priced Rendal Munroe out of a mega-bucks showdown in Dublin against Bernard Dunne. That’s another example of Maloney’s ineptness as a promoter. Munroe twice trounced the man who destroyed Dunne and yet Dunne is now a “world” champion sitting on a lofty number 5 ranking in The Ring’s ratings and is about to defend his title against The Ring’s number 3 ranked fighter in front of over 9,000 fans. Whereas Munroe is still defending his European title in leisure centres against guys who aren’t even household names in their own house! There’s a lot to be said for good promoting, let me tell you.

If Jamie does the business against Rhodes and is still no closer to a world title shot, then it’s time for Moore to bid Mr. Maloney adieu.