Frankie Gavin

[lefty]

Out of any boxing prospects we've got in Britain at present he is the guy that excites me most!He has a really good boxing brain and is pretty much technically flawless.He's a guy that i look at and i think he's gonna definietly be a world champion as he has so much abilty!Anyone else with me?

[King Haye]

I'd have to agree he's the most naturally talented boxer in Britain, he's coming along so well and there's no doubt he will be a world Champion.

[JamesH]

He's certainly my pick of the prospects, I also like the pace at which they are moving him. Very clever fighter...

[bennie]

Any news on his opponent?

[slapbangwhallop]

Any news on his opponent?

80% likely it will be this guy for the Irish title.

http://www.boxing-ireland.com/20100717_ ... in_36.html

[bennie]

Yeah, I read this I while back. That time of 38:55: do you know for what distance?

[slapbangwhallop]

Irish title fights are ten rounders

[mickey1975]

Yeah, I read this I while back. That time of 38:55: do you know for what distance?

Probably 10k.As for Kelly,i dont think hes a great step up for Frankie to be honest.Hes mainly boxed at lightweight whereas Gavin has been nearer welter and you would have to worry about anyone who calls Gavin a pressure fighter.

[lefty]

Any news on his opponent?

80% likely it will be this guy for the Irish title.

http://www.boxing-ireland.com/20100717_ ... in_36.html

I love how that guy says Gavin is just a pressure fighter and nothing special,He mst be watching something different to me!!

[Bomber 1]

Best fighter on this side of the atlantic...

[lefty]

Best fighter on this side of the atlantic...

Cmon now Tony,You're telling porkies!He's just a pressure fighter.Nothing special! ;;-)

[joe selkirk]

Frankies defintly going to be a world champion! He's fought better opposition than any of the olympians and for me is going to do in the pros what he did in the amteurs!

[SteveDow]

I rate Gavin but I don't believe him to have the potential to be as elite as people on this board make out. I could see him becoming a world champion but not a dominant one.

I think he is good technically, has bags of heart and will no doubt have a good career but I'm not convinced about his power at domestic level never mind world level and presuming that he'll either box at light welterweight or welterweight for the majority of his career, he'll have one hell of a job becoming an elite world champion in those divisions which are always flooded with talent.

I actually think DeGale has by far the most telent of all of the prospects and could be a genuine world champion if he applies himself properly.

[lefty]

I rate Gavin but I don't believe him to have the potential to be as elite as people on this board make out. I could see him becoming a world champion but not a dominant one.

I think he is good technically, has bags of heart and will no doubt have a good career but I'm not convinced about his power at domestic level never mind world level and presuming that he'll either box at light welterweight or welterweight for the majority of his career, he'll have one hell of a job becoming an elite world champion in those divisions which are always flooded with talent.

I actually think DeGale has by far the most telent of all of the prospects and could be a genuine world champion if he applies himself properly.

We'll have to agree to disagree!Lol.I agree that he doesnt look the biggest puncher but neither is timothy bradley and he's probably the top fighter in the 140 division untill someone proves otherwise.I dont see Degale being anything overly special,he'll probably become a world champion but not a top fighter in the sport.His footwork is too slow,his technique is poor ie cuffing/slapping with his punches and he changes stance too much from southpaw to orthodox!Quite often he ends up coming in square on and as you move up levels that will be exploited and you'll end up paying for it!Anyway if the 140 division is packed what about 168?!You have Ward,dirrell,kessler,froch,abraham,bute,bika,Andrade,Green,etc,etc.I think Gavin has a better chance myself.

[Dioufy]

Too easy to hit in fights, not much power, and likes a fight when he should box more. European class, before he's beaten, IMO.

And I still remember when he called me a "fuking prik!"

[lefty]

Too easy to hit in fights, not much power, and likes a fight when he should box more. European class, before he's beaten, IMO.

And I still remember when he called me a "fuking prik!"

Lol why did he call you a fornicating prick?!

[Dioufy]

Because I said I didn't think he would make it past Euro level, I think.

[lefty]

Because I said I didn't think he would make it past Euro level, I think.

Ha,was this at a fight or?Are you a fighter yourself or do you work in the boxing business?

[Dioufy]

It was somewhere on here, dude, but don't know what thread.

[Dioufy]

And I'm John Murray by the way.

[FIGHTFANs]

Best fighter on this side of the atlantic...

Cmon now Tony,You're telling porkies!He's just a pressure fighter.Nothing special! ;;-)

Your a plonker Frankie is world class,What is it with you lefty (JG) Have you got a bone OR A personal thing going with the olympians, you have had pop at every one of the lads,

[HomeOfBritishBoxing]

if gavin doesn't win a world title with his talent, i will be dissapointed, i think he will be one of britains greatest champions i honestly do, the british pernell whitaker he needs to be moved quickly, after his irish title fight i wudnt be suprised if he fights for the british title by the end of the year/early next year

[HomeOfBritishBoxing]

Too easy to hit in fights, not much power, and likes a fight when he should box more. European class, before he's beaten, IMO.

And I still remember when he called me a "fuking prik!"

his defence and ring craftmenship is immense, once he is fighting good fighters he won't have to come forward like he does against the journyeman types he has been fighting and will counter punch and show his class

[lefty]

And I'm John Murray by the way.

As in the european lightweight champion?

[lefty]

Best fighter on this side of the atlantic...

Cmon now Tony,You're telling porkies!He's just a pressure fighter.Nothing special! ;;-)

Your a plonker Frankie is world class,What is it with you lefty (JG) Have you got a bone OR A personal thing going with the olympians, you have had pop at every one of the lads,

It was irony you and complete and utter moron!Cant you see the wink at the end?!Maybe you cant read properly or something i dont know!