He will be out of his depth, though fair play to Alex for getting involved with this after only three paid fights and five amateur bouts (one win). I’ve thought he’s made some vast improvements after his debut win.TerribleTerry wrote:Hopefully working with Pele Reid will have brought him on, but he looked very raw the first couple of fights I saw him in. He could be out of his depth against the more experienced guys here IMO.joeymc wrote:Hopefully Alex Ibbs will do ok, although he will have it tough judging by the competition, lets hope he shows up ok, because were starved of young professional boxers around stafford and stoke!
By the way, Alex is no longer with Richie Woodhall in Birmingham – and hasn't been for sometime. He is now based with Team Impact, who now also promote him, in Stoke.
I would love to see an all-Midlands clash between Butlin and Ibbs during this heavyweight tournament.
Shame Scott Lansdowne had to call it a day last year – this three-round format would have suited him down to the ground. Scott used to start blowing from the fourth onwards, but was dangerous in the early going.