Prizefighter - Ricky Owen's chances ???

[FLINT ISLAND]

Interesting next Saturday in Prize Fighter.

Unbeaten Ricky Owen from Swansea is fighting.

I have known of Owen since he turned professional - but have never seen him fight.

He was described by the local Swansea press as "the best prospect from Swansea since Colin Jones" - the 1970's and 80's Welterweight who trained at the boxing shed behind my garden.

He is unbeaten in 11 fights - looked at his record - he hasnt seemed to have fought anyone of real note.

But he has done what has been asked of him so far - unexposed - hungry young fighter.

But this is the real test - up against the likes of vastly expericed vetran Wayne McCollough who has shared the ring with some of the worlds best fighters.

Just wondering - how do you think this Ricky Owen will do ?

Who do you think will win this Prizefighter on May 29th ?

[FLINT ISLAND]

Just found out - Wayne McCollough is acutally out of prizefighter with a injured hand

[neil hibbert]

deffo the dark horse for me seen him fight a few times and i think he would be ideal for this format

[Daveyswan]

very good fighter, not had much exposure, got a big dig and good moves. Would say could do very well

[Coco]

He has been unlucky that he is hard to match without a big promoter behind him. On form he would be a real threat but a year out of the ring will mean he will have to take weight off and will be short on fitness, makes things tough, Ricky is real talented tho

[Deno1986]

Boylesports have Owen as 3/1 favourite. They were the odds even with Wayne in the mix.

[iwz678]

Not seen Owen fight but I see that there's quite a few good unbeaten fighters in the mix this time and the Irish guy who's replaced Wayne is a really good up and coming fighter.

[FLINT ISLAND]

Boylesports have Owen as 3/1 favourite. They were the odds even with Wayne in the mix.

Wow

I didnt expect him to be favorite with some of the names in there.

Esham Pickering, Wayne McCollough, etc

Now Wayne is out - the real top name is gone - so this seems more open.

[mickey1975]

Boylesports have Owen as 3/1 favourite. They were the odds even with Wayne in the mix.

Wow

I didnt expect him to be favorite with some of the names in there.

Esham Pickering, Wayne McCollough, etc

Now Wayne is out - the real top name is gone - so this seems more open.

I wouldnt have had either of those two favourite anyway.Lyon,Owen and Wale will be hard to beat over three rounds and will be able to handle the format easily i reckon.I dont think the draw has been made yet,but if any of those three are on opposite sides,i will be backing both