Nicky Cook (Good choice of next opponent)

[Foggy]

Just seen who Nicky Cook is going to face in the 1st defence of his European belt and to be fair, despite this kids record i think its a good choice.

Opponent - Johny Begue
Record - Won 12, 4 KO's, Lost 13, Drawn (1)

To look at this record you think its gunna be a walkover for Nicky but i think its a clever fight for Nicky, the opponent isn't a puncher (4 Ko's), has only been stopped once (Corner retirement) which makes me believe this could be a 12 rounder - a chance for Nicky to get more rounds under his belt.

By the way who picks European fights, is it the EBU board or Nicky Cooks camp???

Any Views???

[bennie]

Yeah, decent opponent. He's lost three times to Cyril Thomas who Cookie beat for the European title - but that doesn't automatically make it a walkover for the lanky Dagenham man. Begue is tough and experienced as you say, and is fresh for a 35-year-old (26 fights in nine years as a pro). Cook will do well to stop this guy.

[kevo]

By the way who picks European fights, is it the EBU board or Nicky Cooks camp???

I think Cook has the option of a couple of voluntary defences (ie, softer fights), before the EBU enforce his mandatory, which is Dazzo Williams i think. I'm not 100% on this, but it's what i've been lead to believe.