Title Time for Joe Murray

[Joe G]

Levenshulme's Joe Murray insists he is ready to fight for a title after blasting away David Chianelli.

The 2008 Olympian produced one of his best performances to date as he extended his unbeaten run to nine on the same bill.

"I went in against someone who had been in with champions and won convincingly," said Murray.

"It wasn’t just the win, but the way I won. I was picking off my shots accurately. It was probably my best performance yet.

"I think I’m ready for a title shot now. That’s nine unbeaten so I’d like to make it 10 for the title."

Murray simply had too much for the Italian, who had lasted 12 rounds with Paul Hyland when challenging for the vacant EU super-bantamweight title in March.

After pummelling the 37-year-old with powerful combinations in the first round, he wasted little time finishing him off in the second.

It was Murray’s fifth stoppage in his last six fights, showing how much he has matured since turning pro last year.

"A lot of people used to say I didn’t have any power, but my record speaks for itself," said the 23-year-old. "In my first few fights I was up against journeymen who don’t really come at you. But since I’ve started fighting people who are opening up, looking to hit you as well, you’ve seen my finishing power.

"I’m getting better all the time and I’m feeling stronger and stronger. When I first turned pro I was making some amateurish mistakes, diving in. But now I’m taking my time and making the most of my chances.

"I can’t wait to go for a title. I’ve not decided yet what weight I’m most comfortable at, super-bantam or featherweight. I’ll see what opportunities there are."

Murray’s performances are putting increasing pressure on promoter, Ricky Hatton, to get him a title shot in 2011.

The manner in which he disposed of Chianella and Richard Szebeledi before him is evidence enough of his growing confidence in the ring.

Trainer Joe Gallagher said: "He impresses every time he gets in that ring. He’s been given a lot testing fights for someone at this stage of his career, but he keeps coming through them.

"He was against a quality opponent. Chianella went all the way with Paul Hyland, so we’re not talking about a journeyman.

"Joe’s the forgotten Olympian, but if he carries on like this everyone is going to know him."

[Londonirish]

"Joe’s the forgotten Olympian, but if he carries on like this everyone is going to know him."

That he is, will be Big at either weight but would be Massive a Super Bantam. A class Amateur that id love to see in the Title Mix showing what he can do...

[Tommy Gunn13]

"Joe’s the forgotten Olympian, but if he carries on like this everyone is going to know him."

That he is, will be Big at either weight but would be Massive a Super Bantam. A class Amateur that id love to see in the Title Mix showing what he can do...

Tough division super bantam domesticlly,some great fights ahead

[Londonirish]

"Joe’s the forgotten Olympian, but if he carries on like this everyone is going to know him."

That he is, will be Big at either weight but would be Massive a Super Bantam. A class Amateur that id love to see in the Title Mix showing what he can do...

Tough division super bantam domesticlly,some great fights ahead

Yep you aint wrong as is Feather Weight, id fancy him strongly against Jamie Arthur for the Commonwealth tho.

[Tommy Gunn13]

That he is, will be Big at either weight but would be Massive a Super Bantam. A class Amateur that id love to see in the Title Mix showing what he can do...

Tough division super bantam domesticlly,some great fights ahead

Yep you aint wrong as is Feather Weight, id fancy him strongly against Jamie Arthur for the Commonwealth tho.

Yeah Arthur at feather would prob be the easiest job(on paper) Are you planning on fighting on next year Martin,if so at what weight?

[Londonirish]

Tough division super bantam domesticlly,some great fights ahead

Yep you aint wrong as is Feather Weight, id fancy him strongly against Jamie Arthur for the Commonwealth tho.

Yeah Arthur at feather would prob be the easiest job(on paper) Are you planning on fighting on next year Martin,if so at what weight?

Arthur is the Super Bantam commonwealth Champ at the mo..

Hoping to get out early next year, end of Jan Feb. Dropping to Super Fly looking for a Ttle by Mid 2011..

[Tommy Gunn13]

Yep you aint wrong as is Feather Weight, id fancy him strongly against Jamie Arthur for the Commonwealth tho.

Yeah Arthur at feather would prob be the easiest job(on paper) Are you planning on fighting on next year Martin,if so at what weight?

Arthur is the Super Bantam commonwealth Champ at the mo..

Hoping to get out early next year, end of Jan Feb. Dropping to Super Fly looking for a Ttle by Mid 2011..

Oh yeah cause he is,beat the scotch fella.. like u say if i can get that fight,thats very winnable..
All the best in your quest