Rees - Kotelnik set

states · Post by **states** » 06 Feb 2008, 11:18

March 22nd, in Cardiff:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7230883.stm

Good for Rees that he's got home advantage. I think he 's up against it here. Mind you, I didn't give him a prayer against M'Baye, so who knows?

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 06 Feb 2008, 11:31

Rees will win this.

I know I'm in the minority.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 06 Feb 2008, 11:32

Kotelnik wins for my money

Horse · Post by **Horse** » 06 Feb 2008, 11:53

If Rees wins will people start to see him as a genuine World champion?

Or will they continue to see him as a joke?

Big Pussy · Post by **Big Pussy** » 06 Feb 2008, 12:06

In answer to your question. I will still view him as a joke.

Horse · Post by **Horse** » 06 Feb 2008, 12:15

Big Pussy wrote:In answer to your question. I will still view him as a joke.

Even with two big wins over World class opposition?

El Raincoat · Post by **El Raincoat** » 06 Feb 2008, 12:18

I know M'Baye was very poor but i ws impressed by Rees workrate. I'd like to see if he's improved now he's won the title.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 06 Feb 2008, 12:42

I wouldn't be surprised to see a Rees win here, he has the famous Enzo Calzaghe workrate and Kotelniks not a BIG puncher. IMO Its very likely to go the distance and although Rees is not as tight and compact as Kotelnik his workrate and aggression could see him through.

Rees should be viewed as bona fide World Champ if he wins this one. 1 win over world class opposition could be classed as a fluke or an M'Baye off night, 2 successive wins can't, although I think Rees will be in trouble when he comes up against a banger who can stop him in his tracks.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 06 Feb 2008, 12:50

I think the underrated Rees will win again here.

tonyevs · Post by **tonyevs** » 06 Feb 2008, 13:19

If Reese were to win this then his credentials would be every bit as good as Junior Witters .. lets not forget just how good/bad Witters best wins really are

Enzo will no doubt have Reese a level or two fitter than last time ..

And whilst I`m not convinced at all by Reese at this weight and this level - I can`t really say I`m that impressed by Kotelnik either.

A real 50/50 fight to call.

Then don`t bet against him fighting Khan ASAP

He fits the genre perfect .. non-punching s-featherweight

Pong · Post by **Pong** » 06 Feb 2008, 13:23

Here comes the third disputed decision "loss" in the UK, maybe Kotenlik can fight Hatton afterwards to complete the deal.

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 06 Feb 2008, 16:00

kotelnik ud

glahn · Post by **glahn** » 06 Feb 2008, 16:09

I could see Rees outworking him if he can get past Kotelnick's robotic jab.

WelshDevil · Post by **WelshDevil** » 06 Feb 2008, 16:11

Tough defence for Rees and his madatory. I like most favour Kotelnik to win on points but Rees will put up a good display.

Still be a great win for Rees if he can pull it off and I certainly wouldn't rule that out.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 06 Feb 2008, 17:06

Rees on points.

I would love for the little dude to showboat again like he did against M'Baye.

Come forward robotic fighters make Enzo Calzaghe fighters look good.

Bard of Boxrec · Post by **Bard of Boxrec** » 06 Feb 2008, 19:46

doctor robotnik by KO