Calling all British Light Heavyweights !

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 11 Aug 2005, 08:04

I have to question the ambition or bottle of our leading Light heavyweights because we've got a British champion in Peter
Oboh who may be stripped of the tiltle because opponents
cannot be found.

Is it just me, but if Peter Oboh moved on I'm sure there would be
not shortage of boxers at the weight willing to contest this
cherished title?

Sparticus, Peter Haymer, Toney Oakey etc

Neil Simpson and Andrew Lowe are both notable exceptions.

p.s. I'm a bit behind in my Boxing News, so apologies if developments
have happended in the meantime....but I haven't heard of any.

Foggy · Post by **Foggy** » 11 Aug 2005, 08:12

Or even Robin Reid moves up in weight and contest the title

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 11 Aug 2005, 08:21

Good God, that would be one hell of a foul filled fight

:)

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 11 Aug 2005, 08:34

Good 500th post Butch.

Wouldn't that be surprising if contenders started to appear if the title became vacant.

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 11 Aug 2005, 09:14

Precisely my thinking. Without wishing to single out Sparticus more than
the others, I recall him boldly stating on BBC TV that he would "have it" with anyone at the weight. Peter Haymer is on a great run of form so surely he must be ready to strike too. Oakey may have lost to Haymer last time out but he got 10 good rounds in and would surely receive board approval if no one else was available.

Kashul · Post by **Kashul** » 12 Aug 2005, 18:35

My First post on this site.....Hey All

Peter Oboh is the top on the I dont want him list.In the gym he looks absoloutly fornicating awful but hes given top cruisers the fits. He is one difficult guy to fight. very very dangerous. It is great to see that he has finally made a name for himself but probably not making the money in a year that he used too. He doesnt put bums on seats all the same he is a good fighter and a lovely respectful lad, its a shame.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 13 Aug 2005, 07:39

Oboh isn't the worst fighter in the world, it's a shame he can't get anyone to fight him, i suppose he is just too dangerous. Remember him banging out Ole Klemetson? Boom!

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 13 Aug 2005, 18:22

Has Oboh the desire to fight on the world stage, Howard Eastman didn't look to have the desire when he actually fought on the stage but at least he looked like he wanted to test himself by making big adverts in the trade press.

Oboh needs to start doing that, he is getting on.

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 15 Aug 2005, 07:29

One look at Peter's record has to confirm that he will fight anyone. As a few of others say, no one really wants to fight him.

boxingchat · Post by **boxingchat** » 15 Aug 2005, 08:25

well done Butch. It's a disgrace that such a talented fighter cannot defend his titles due to the rest being frightened of him.