Dolan all set

[lightheavy]

THE LADS ARE ALSO FIGHTING FOR THE COMMONWEALTH TITLE .JUST BEEN TOLD

It doesn't say it on the schedule

Just been told today

[Asterix]

Odds
Rob Norton - 5/6
David Dolan - 6/5

I really hope Dolan wins. In the past few years Norton has only lost once, and the guy he lost to could be World class. Does anyone know anything about Enad Licina? For a small Cruiserweight he has an impressive record.

[TheGoods]

Had a good bet on Dolan here. Think he is very comfortable at the weight now (was only a few pounds over all through his training) and I believe he will be too busy for Norton. Spoke to him recently and he's bang up for it. Rob is awkward but he's also 37 and ahsn't been that active. And while much has been made of the southpaw angle I don't think Norton will find it easy against Dolan, who puts his punches together well and is a classy operator.

[Hagler2002]

Had a good bet on Dolan here. Think he is very comfortable at the weight now (was only a few pounds over all through his training) and I believe he will be too busy for Norton. Spoke to him recently and he's bang up for it. Rob is awkward but he's also 37 and ahsn't been that active. And while much has been made of the southpaw angle I don't think Norton will find it easy against Dolan, who puts his punches together well and is a classy operator.

I can see where you are coming from with Dolan based on skill/speed & array of punches but what worries me is stamina when they enter the second half of the fight, also his chin is a major concern.

[black panther]

I had go at Norton by ko/tko/dq at 7/2. For me its just that Dolan has so little pro experience compared to Norton.

[TheGoods]

Had a good bet on Dolan here. Think he is very comfortable at the weight now (was only a few pounds over all through his training) and I believe he will be too busy for Norton. Spoke to him recently and he's bang up for it. Rob is awkward but he's also 37 and ahsn't been that active. And while much has been made of the southpaw angle I don't think Norton will find it easy against Dolan, who puts his punches together well and is a classy operator.

I can see where you are coming from with Dolan based on skill/speed & array of punches but what worries me is stamina when they enter the second half of the fight, also his chin is a major concern.

It is a risk like given he's got been close to doing the championship distance so far. But Fannan tells me he has been taking good chunks off his times in his runs/circuits etc and all Fannan fighters are fit men. Dolan a clean liver and I don't think doing the 12 will be a problem. If he sets a hot pace though it might be for Norton, who could waste crucial energy in the early going trying for a KO. Norton can dig but the talk of him being a HUGE puncher is just that IMO.

[Dioufy]

Does anyone know anything about Enad Licina?

I have only seen him once, on the Huck Vs Battelo undercard. He looked okay, although he did get put over, but he did recover quite quickly and stopped his man later in the fight with some great shots. I will keep my eye out for him in future fights.

[Counter-puncher]

any news on the undercard for this?

Young Mutley, Dean Harrison, Rob Hunt, Jamie Ball, etc.

all basically in gimmes/ keep busy fights, it seems, Tom. (hope you're doing well mate )

was very disappointed to see the U/C, don't regret not going to the card at all now

[TheGoods]

Who are the Boxing News tipping (and who is doing the tipping)? Not picked mine up yet.

[n1ebf]

I ain't got mine either yet but I will hazard a guess and plump for Norton on points. I just can't see the BN tipping a guy to win over 12 who hasn't boxed the distance. Plus factor in them two knockdowns...
On the other hand you could say he got up both times so that tells you somethin', he's also a good mover. I have never seen Norton so can only judge him by his record and experience. I fancy a punt but I'm having a hard time makin' my mind up on this one.

[TheGoods]

I honestly feel those knockdowns were a result of fatigue as much as anything. The Prizefighter final was/is flawed as one guy always has 30/45 mins additional rest to the other. I don't think he was particularly shaken up by either droppage. That said I watched the action in a Guinness haze on the night and was also on Dolan to win the thing so I might be chatting shit here!

Dolan for me tonight. Surprisingly easy UD. I hope so anyway. Have persuaded several shady North East 'faces' to follow me in on the 6/5.

[n1ebf]

both fighters are virtually even...Ladbrokes have Norton slight favourite but it's so close it might as well be evens on each.

They don't fancy a Dolan stoppage at all at 6-1.....that looks big to me for an England amateur with years' on his side.

Dolan 13/8 on points...........Norton 7/4 on points (or 7/2 inside).

Am I any closer to a punt??.........course not!

[Old bones Ian]

6/1 for a Dolan stoppage, now thats going to force me to make a bet, damn you NorthEastBoxingFan

[Autobarn]

I hope Dolan is the goods. Recall his debut. Glen McCrory even then said he should be a cruiser. It was a verynervy debut. Seems to be more relaxed now and got his boxing together. I hope he wins, shows some skills and power as things could be livened up a bit at cruiser. He has a classy look about him but can he hold it all together?

[Dioufy]

I fancy Norton's style will cause Dolan problems. I think Norton will knock him out in the 9th.

[Chambers2]

I've just stuck £20 on Dolan (at 6/5) to add abit more interest. Come on David Dolan!!

[Old bones Ian]

Both boxers look up for this, Norton looks in great shape.

I've left work at 9.45, and it was all going a bit pete tong there, had to break up a cat fight, and the local dope dealer was trying to get in the project. But for some reason i wanted to watch this fight.

So now at home with a glass of red wine, does that make me a bad person :)

[states]

I'd say that makes you an eminently sensible person Ian. If my dealings with cat fights and dealers are anything to go by, a glass of the rouge is the sensible option.

[Chambers2]

Both boxers look up for this, Norton looks in great shape.

I've left work at 9.45, and it was all going a bit pete tong there, had to break up a cat fight, and the local dope dealer was trying to get in the project. But for some reason i wanted to watch this fight.

So now at home with a glass of red wine, does that make me a bad person :)

Fcuk em!

Nortons first round Dolans second IMO

[Old bones Ian]

Norton is frustrating to watch, he just seems to have more ability than he shows in the ring.
3rd even for me

[Chambers2]

Norton is frustrating to watch,
3rd even for me

ain't he just
and me

[Chambers2]

Norton down twice, great round. BIG shots shipped from both

[Old bones Ian]

wow big 4th for Dolan, 2 knockdowns. the bell saved Norton

[Chambers2]

quiet 5th, Nortons got his legs back. Even(ish) round

[Old bones Ian]

Dolan wins the 5th on workrate, he didn't go made trying to take Norton out of it after the 4th KD's.
maybe he's thinking of the 12 round distance