Don't miss this weekend's classic...

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 08 Mar 2004, 14:14

Dale Robinson against Jason Booth this Saturday at Huddersfield looks a sure-fire thriller. The classy and spiteful Booth has never lost to a British opponent, while Robinson, unbeaten and powerful, will be chomping at the bit in front of his home fans.
This one could be a classic.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 08 Mar 2004, 16:46

The bookies have this one very close with Robinson the slight favourite, they're never far wrong.
I reckon Robinson might just have enough to edge out Booth on points. I hope so anyway!
Can't help but root for my fellow Yorkshireman.
Should be a good fight.

Loynesy · Post by **Loynesy** » 08 Mar 2004, 16:52

Bennie - I agree: it is an intriguing domestic match up. We know how good Booth is (decent European level operator) but Robinson has yet to find his level. I fancy the Robinson to be hungrier and to outwork Booth (I like Robinsons little right cross that he throws) but with no certainty. Be interested if anyone has strong views

richter-scale · Post by **richter-scale** » 08 Mar 2004, 17:42

THANKS LADS...... I'V TRAINED HARD FOR THIS ONE (8 LONG WEEKS, TWICE A DAY) HAD SOME QUALITY SPARRING WITH ESHAM TOO. HE'S A GREAT GUY, AND CHAMPION. I HOPE IT LIVES UP TO IT'S EXPECTATIONS. ps. didn't know i was favourite!

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 08 Mar 2004, 17:56

richter-scale wrote:THANKS LADS...... I'V TRAINED HARD FOR THIS ONE (8 LONG WEEKS, TWICE A DAY) HAD SOME QUALITY SPARRING WITH ESHAM TOO. HE'S A GREAT GUY, AND CHAMPION. I HOPE IT LIVES UP TO IT'S EXPECTATIONS. ps. didn't know i was favourite!

Good luck, Dale.

erlene · Post by **erlene** » 08 Mar 2004, 18:02

ROBBO............ 8) Don't you think that little icon looks like Brian Magee?

ArtOfWar · Post by **ArtOfWar** » 08 Mar 2004, 19:02

I'd slightly favour Robinson, although Booth is a good fighter with some very nice skills, so it will be close. Should be an action packed fight, definitely one to watch.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 08 Mar 2004, 19:05

BOLLOCKS19842003 wrote:I'd slightly favour Robinson, although Booth is a good fighter with some very nice skills, so it will be close. Should be an action packed fight, definitely one to watch.

The body punching alone will be worth the admission fee.
Unsurprisingly, the Huddersfield Leisure Centre is sold out.

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 09 Mar 2004, 06:01

I definitely favour 2-Smooth, he's highly unlikely to be affected by the away crowd and his excellent footwork was back in evidence last time out against Ntontela.

You can't touch the Booth brothers domestically!

mickeybeard · Post by **mickeybeard** » 09 Mar 2004, 06:07

A great domestic fight that I fancy Booth to just edge. Unfortunately, I have agreed to take the missus out. :( Will have to try and catch it Sunday and avoid the boards until I do.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 Mar 2004, 06:39

I have seen most of the televised fights of both and I believe Dale will just be to sharp, but its undoubtetly a step into the unkown against a proven domestic champion.

Does Booth have a past history of cutting / swelling up? I can't seem to remember him cutting or swelling much, but if he does then I'd favour Robinson a bit more strongly - cause Booth is the easier to hit of the two.

erlene · Post by **erlene** » 09 Mar 2004, 17:31

don't know about his face, but his body's sure gonna get marked up

PompeyScot · Post by **PompeyScot** » 09 Mar 2004, 17:36

Yep, good luck Dale, you've got my prediction reputation on your shoulders, you're my pick to win mate

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 10 Mar 2004, 17:25

cant wait for this match up, and both fighters havent lost in this country

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 11 Mar 2004, 07:19

I was leaning towards Booth in this one. Anyone who can give the excellent David Guerault such a battle has to be near world class.

But he's had a few tough fights over the years and Dale, who's also an excellent fighter, might be getting him on the down side.

Should be a war - I'll be cheering for Dale seeing as he's a regular on boxrec

Good luck mate!

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 11 Mar 2004, 07:42

Go on 2-Smooth!!