When is Rob Norton going to defend the British title?
When is Rob Norton going to defend the British title?
Norton has been inactive for over a year now. Herbie Hide was his mandatory challenger, but the fight received no purse bids.
Why hasn't the BBBofC given him a new mandatory challenger? Maccarinelli, Dunstan or Afolabi (if he is eligible) would all make sense.
Do none of the other British Cruiserweights want to fight for the British title?
Rob Norton: http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer
Why hasn't the BBBofC given him a new mandatory challenger? Maccarinelli, Dunstan or Afolabi (if he is eligible) would all make sense.
Do none of the other British Cruiserweights want to fight for the British title?
Rob Norton: http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer
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As soon as I saw the title thread, I knew you'd be the guy to post it. No purse bids, like you say, I don't know what Hide's doing, too. I'd love to see Maccarinelli fight Norton, but Macca's waiting to get chinned at 175lbs.
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Someone has to ask the tough questions.Dioufy wrote:As soon as I saw the title thread, I knew you'd be the guy to post it.
Maccarinelli is moving down to 175lbs? Would he be looking for a shot at Cleverly for the WBO title?Dioufy wrote:No purse bids, like you say, I don't know what Hide's doing, too. I'd love to see Maccarinelli fight Norton, but Macca's waiting to get chinned at 175lbs.
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He's moving down, yeah, but as for his intentions, I have no idea.
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Horsey, who'd win, Afolabi or Norton?
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I would predict that Afolabi would win.Dioufy wrote:Horsey, who'd win, Afolabi or Norton?
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Horse wrote:I would predict that Afolabi would win.Dioufy wrote:Horsey, who'd win, Afolabi or Norton?
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the board made hide manditory but no one put in a purse bid this was last month or the month before
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Tommy Gunn13
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Re: When is Rob Norton going to defend the British title?
I know there was no bids for Norton-Hide,but surely others would take it....I bet Terry Dunstan would love a shot at the title...Horse wrote:Norton has been inactive for over a year now. Herbie Hide was his mandatory challenger, but the fight received no purse bids.
Why hasn't the BBBofC given him a new mandatory challenger? Maccarinelli, Dunstan or Afolabi (if he is eligible) would all make sense.
Do none of the other British Cruiserweights want to fight for the British title?
Rob Norton: http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer
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Has Hide retired?diggler wrote:the board made hide manditory but no one put in a purse bid this was last month or the month before
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Hagler2002
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Has Norton retired? Has Macca retired? Has Hide retired?Horse wrote:Has Hide retired?diggler wrote:the board made hide manditory but no one put in a purse bid this was last month or the month before
Does anybody really care? It's the worst division out there, even a Glenn McCrory comeback with Adam Smith as head cornerman couldn't make it exciting.
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If the best domestic Cruiserweights fought each other then it wouldn't be as bad. The BBBofC needs to sort it out.Hagler2002 wrote:Has Norton retired? Has Macca retired? Has Hide retired?
Does anybody really care? It's the worst division out there, even a Glenn McCrory comeback with Adam Smith as head cornerman couldn't make it exciting.
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i think Dunston will be Norton's next fight but what happened with Norton fighting for the Commonwealth Title ???Horse wrote:If the best domestic Cruiserweights fought each other then it wouldn't be as bad. The BBBofC needs to sort it out.Hagler2002 wrote:Has Norton retired? Has Macca retired? Has Hide retired?
Does anybody really care? It's the worst division out there, even a Glenn McCrory comeback with Adam Smith as head cornerman couldn't make it exciting.
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He didn't want to fight in Australia for the amount of money he was going to get paid, so he dumped the title and fought nobody instead.1southpaw wrote:i think Dunston will be Norton's next fight but what happened with Norton fighting for the Commonwealth Title ???
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indeedHorse wrote:He didn't want to fight in Australia for the amount of money he was going to get paid, so he dumped the title and fought nobody instead.1southpaw wrote:i think Dunston will be Norton's next fight but what happened with Norton fighting for the Commonwealth Title ???
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I can't remember his second fight with Dolan very well, but I think I can recall it being a bit boring. Are Sky not interested in showing him?
Does anyone know if Norton actually wants to fight?
Does anyone know if Norton actually wants to fight?
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Chris W 1982
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Let me be the first to post that Enzo Maccaranelli will never fight at 175lbs.
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To answer your question guys...hell only knows.
Terry wants this fight and has been asking for it for a long time now. He is English Champion and in my mind deserves the shot, problem is as much as he calls out Mr Norton, Mr Norton wont play.
The board are going to make a decision next month and then we shall see whats next, Terry is out in April I am told, dont know what for yet but Matchroom will sort it one way or the other

Terry wants this fight and has been asking for it for a long time now. He is English Champion and in my mind deserves the shot, problem is as much as he calls out Mr Norton, Mr Norton wont play.
The board are going to make a decision next month and then we shall see whats next, Terry is out in April I am told, dont know what for yet but Matchroom will sort it one way or the other
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Barring injuries Jon-Lewis Dickinson will be British champ within 18 months

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Does Rob Norton want to be the new Peter Oboh?
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Rob Norton is terrible to watch and if i remeber has been lucky with a few decisions. If hes not wanting to fight ,then he should be stripped,the guys clearly an idiot being the uk champion is an honour not a right.
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Wrists wrote:Barring injuries Jon-Lewis Dickinson will be British champ within 18 months
Has t he lost his last 2 by stoppage?
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dolan beat norton his last fight draw my arse he shouldnt even b british championDioufy wrote:Horsey, who'd win, Afolabi or Norton?