Banks has supposedly pulled out of Macca fight (supermerged)

[leforge]

This is better fight than Banks, winner fights Banks on Olympians bill I wonder.

[Captain Hook]

fornicating hell Macarinelli is not that bad! Hide is so erratic I take Enzo to KO him in 4 or 5 after some scary moments, if it happened.

But anything could happen with Herbie Hide.

[Spiker]

If the same Hide turns up that even resembles the fighter that fought Riddick Bowe then macceroni is screwed

[bennie]

If the same Hide turns up that even resembles the fighter that fought Riddick Bowe then macceroni is screwed

If the same Hide turns up that even resembles the fighter that fought Riddick Bowe then Hide is screwed.

[Chambers2]

I'd definately be buying the PPV again if this one comes off, hopefully Hide has been keeping himself in shape. It could go either way as neither have the sturdiest chin and both can BANG, but if pushed I'd go for Macca.

Lets get it on

[leforge]

He fought the othe week, I wonder if he knew he might be in with a chance.

[Captain Hook]

If the same Hide turns up that even resembles the fighter that fought Riddick Bowe then macceroni is screwed

If the same Hide turns up that even resembles the fighter that fought Riddick Bowe then Hide is screwed.

What, so he can do well for a few rounds then get spanked? And how long ago was that? Come on boys, we're clutching at straws a bit here.

He may land a cracker on Macc's chin and give him real problems, but it's years since the Bowe fight.

[Captain Hook]

Sorry Bennie, I meant to quote him, not you....I agree with your post.

[Coco]

It would still be a fight i'd be dead keen to see

[Lenny]

Easy night for Enzo, Hide beating good fighters is right up there with father christmas and the tooth fairy

Would still like to watch it though

[MightyWarrior]

Wow that would be a blinding replacement if they do it. It's a natural, but I was thinking SN wouldn't want to take the risk - Hide might well get hammered, but he'd be one punch away while it lasted.
It's a dream fight really, or a bad nightmare - must have read a million posts on here wondering what would happen if those two chinny bangers squared off.

Here's hoping...

[fist]

Ive been impressed with Hide's focus and willingness to keep busy. I have no doubts that Hide is capable of capturing a title again, though clearly he would be an underdog against Macca. To be honest, its not necessarily a good move for Hide to take this fight at such short notice - would be better perhaps to wait for the WBC eliminator.

[leforge]

This fighjt would have been better with some hype building upto it. But better match than expected this last minute.

[jameswilson]

If the same Hide turns up that even resembles the fighter that fought Riddick Bowe then macceroni is screwed

If the same Hide turns up that even resembles the fighter that fought Riddick Bowe then Hide is screwed.

Agreed; but if I turned up at a bar resembling the guy who watched Bowe v Hide the barman would tell me to come back in a few years. That was 1994 mate, 15 years ago nearly...!

Still, love to see this, fun fight.

Can we not advocate underage drinking please.

[Tommy Gunn13]

Come on Herbie.....Id love to see him do it..BUT i dont think he will....Hes not that bad a person in all honesty,always had time for the younger schoolboy boxers in the Norfolk area....The herbie who beat Michael Bennt would hammer Macca,but that was a long time ago!!!

[Autobarn]

If Macca and Warren think Hide is easy pickings, who knows maybe it happens. Arena Box could do with their first world champ, will they at last match Herbie aggressively, will Hide want to take the gamble only a couple of weeks after his last bout?

However, the talk of Hide on the shortlist might just be that...talk, and Enzo ends up fighting someone much worse. And maybe blames Hide for ducking, building up a heated, bad tempered rivalry that peters out on badly written press releases.

[Captain Hook]

If Macca and Warren think Hide is easy pickings, who knows maybe it happens. Arena Box could do with their first world champ, will they at last match Herbie aggressively, will Hide want to take the gamble only a couple of weeks after his last bout?

However, the talk of Hide on the shortlist might just be that...talk, and Enzo ends up fighting someone much worse. And maybe blames Hide for ducking, building up a heated, bad tempered rivalry that peters out on badly written press releases.

Very cynical, but probably very true

[tonyevs]

Fantastic replacement if it comes off .. don`t see Hide winning, but its a real 60/40 fight in Enzo`s favour.

Both guys can whack .. Hide still can`t take a heavy shot, and is the more tallented but has slowed quite alot in recent fights .. Enzo will take the better shot and throw more .. Enzo wins inside 6.

[Kilburn]

I'd be very surprised if this match were made. I don't believe Hide would genuinely want it.

The PPV does need a serious replacement though, if only by name. That might just swing it somehow.

Enzo would surely pick Hide apart now though, who appears to fight from memory most of the time.

[Khaosai-Galaxy]

fornicating brilliant fight if it comes off, and if Hide wins ill shit my knickers


Will definitely be staying in for this one

[Abbo]

If this fight *does* get confirmed, I dont care if i'm walking the kids to school, having a dump, in a meeting, shagging the missus or talking to my nan.. I will calmly make my way to the nearest bottle of strong cider, down it in one, wipe my mouth on my sleeve, belch loudly and murmer under my breath "you f8Vking beauty".

[Eraserhead]

This is THE fight to make. For that reason alone, it will never happen. I'd be amazed if we see Hide and Enzo sharing a ring on Saturday night.

Enzo would probably want it - Hide wouldn't (unless he's offered a grotesque amount of money).

Also, given the history between the pair, do you reckon Fwank Warren will want anything to do with Herbie and his free spirit? There's just as much chance of Wazza getting chinned as there is Enzo should Hide be brought over for Saturday. There are risks and then there is Herbie Hide. ANYTHING could happen with that guy.

As for the fight, Enzo blasts him in a round. But it will be beautiful while it lasts.

[MightyWarrior]

So are we dreaming, or is this going to come off?? Why put the story out there if they're not serious? Ok don't answer that....
But it's goning to be a massive let down if they follow this up with Enzo v a cab driver. People will turn down the PPV & sales if they're feeling cheated.

Could be SN see it a calculated revenue generating risk worth taking. After all, they probably assume Hide is shot....

And I think Hide will want this, he'll take a look at Enzo getting blasted by Haye and think he's one punch away from an astounding career comeback

[Abbo]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE FWANK, GET SOMEONE INTERESTING IN!

I would love it to be Herbie. DD

Frank's Risk-Reward ratio will ensure that fight doesn't happen.

Expect some typically conservative last minute match making from FW and his boys..

I know what you are saying but 1) FW needs to put big bills on at the mo, he's not winning at the mo 2) FW isnt afraid of throwing a fighter to the lions if he thinks he's dodgy, and I think FW
thinks Enzo is a squiggle 3) Herbie would be worth buying as if he won the options would be worth £££

I hope i'm proved right! ;;-)

[jameswilson]

I think we are dreaming to be fair, remember the Bunce interview with Hide on Setanta when Hide said he was taking allegedly to court. I doubt Mr Warren would have someone whos taking him to court on one of his shows.