Mitchell/Burns, 14th July, Upton Park, London

[billy nelson]

No you never it was 1 year ago and look what happened and it will again

What happend when they sparred?

Its not that bigger secret that mitchell was out classed.

Badly outclassed and the exact same will happen if they ever meet do beleive me,theres not a Lightweight in the UK to touch Ricky

[billy nelson]

This fight hasnt even been mentioned to us for the 14th June doesnt matter anyway only one winner,i know ive the better man by some margin

Billy you must know deep down kevins gona beat your man, abit like cottos trainer, he never really believed it, the talks just talk and it sells fights

The thing is Jimmy Tibbs knows and Kevin knows whats going to happen and it wont go away!!!
It will be a good fight for as long as Kevin lasts,iwe dont need to sell this fight coz we dont need Kevin Mitchell pal, what bit of that cant you understand,Kevin hasnt achieved anything like what Ricky has and end off geezer

[yiddo14]

There's no doubt that the Katsidis that Burns beat was a completely different animal to what Mitchell faced (I.E after JMM and Guerrero). However I feel this will be a very even fight, and I'm not sure who I'd fancy, which is weird as Mitchell seems to punch harder, even though I've always said he should campaign at SFW.

I can't recall the last decent fighter than Burns put down?

This is the type of fight we need in British boxing!

You dont need to put them down to beat them up mate!eff sake learn the game mate

I like your man Billy. However every fighter that hasn't been able to really hurt Mitchell has ended up losing.

If Mitchell can walk through Burns' shots, then your man will have to do well to withstand Kevin's power.

Best of luck to both men. I can't wait for this one and will definitely be buying a ticket!

To be fair, Mitchell has not exactly faced a murderers row of opponents has he? Murray was a good win, Katsidis bashed him up and a past it Johanneson almost took him out.

Burns brings different problems to those guys anyway. He doesn't rely on power.

If it happens I will certainly be looking forward to it.

[jessi]

This fight hasnt even been mentioned to us for the 14th June doesnt matter anyway only one winner,i know ive the better man by some margin

Billy you must know deep down kevins gona beat your man, abit like cottos trainer, he never really believed it, the talks just talk and it sells fights

The thing is Jimmy Tibbs knows and Kevin knows whats going to happen and it wont go away!!!
It will be a good fight for as long as Kevin lasts,iwe dont need to sell this fight coz we dont need Kevin Mitchell pal, what bit of that cant you understand,Kevin hasnt achieved anything like what Ricky has and end off geezer

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[Finn]

What happend when they sparred?

Its not that bigger secret that mitchell was out classed.

Badly outclassed and the exact same will happen if they ever meet do beleive me,theres not a Lightweight in the UK to touch Ricky

I'd be inclined to agree mitchells the number 2 and Rees is number 3 Burns appears to be some levels above them in terms of class, when there are nuts who beleive they saw mitchel school burns in sparring you cant really take them seriously. My opinion of this fight is its a perfect platform for burns to put on another masterclass and get some much deserved kudos.

I cant see how mitchell can beat him.

[J]

What happend when they sparred?

Its not that bigger secret that mitchell was out classed.

Badly outclassed and the exact same will happen if they ever meet do beleive me,theres not a Lightweight in the UK to touch Ricky

you can say that over and over, oh you just did.

[TheCobra]

Its not that bigger secret that mitchell was out classed.

Badly outclassed and the exact same will happen if they ever meet do beleive me,theres not a Lightweight in the UK to touch Ricky

you can say that over and over, oh you just did.

LOL!!!

[Des1]

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[Des1]

Billy Nelson: You really let yourself down by the way you post on here. Why are you so argumentative to the point of border line abusive and rude in replying to someones posts? Ricky Burns comes across as a nice bloke, is a class boxer and has big backing and am sure many wish him well but they way you come across can easily put people off and could actually get more satisfaction of seeing him lose so to bring you down a peg or two. You'd get a lot more respect as a Trainer/Coach if you didn't go on about what 'happened' in sparring sessions,(as we all know, a spar can be very different than the event) and also by discrediting Mitchell to the point of not giving him any respect is wrong...and not wise. What would happen if the 'unthinkable to you' happened and Mitchell won? Would you look back at these posts by yourself and cringe? Sometimes its better to be humble and go about your business. You show too much emotion...

[billy nelson]

Billy Nelson: You really let yourself down by the way you post on here. Why are you so argumentative to the point of border line abusive and rude in replying to someones posts? Ricky Burns comes across as a nice bloke, is a class boxer and has big backing and am sure many wish him well but they way you come across can easily put people off and could actually get more satisfaction of seeing him lose so to bring you down a peg or two. You'd get a lot more respect as a Trainer/Coach if you didn't go on about what 'happened' in sparring sessions,(as we all know, a spar can be very different than the event) and also by discrediting Mitchell to the point of not giving him any respect is wrong...and not wise. What would happen if the 'unthinkable to you' happened and Mitchell won? Would you look back at these posts by yourself and cringe? Sometimes its better to be humble and go about your business. You show too much emotion...

Des 1 this is were you need to get your facts right mate,ive had reporters calling me after they sparred saying a member of Tean Mitchell said Kevin handled Ricky easily,well im sorry when your close to someone like me and Ricky are and know the hard hard work he puts in and people are talking shit then yes im going to defend him all the way,sorry for being loyal i know its not great in our sport

[billy nelson]

Billy Nelson: You really let yourself down by the way you post on here. Why are you so argumentative to the point of border line abusive and rude in replying to someones posts? Ricky Burns comes across as a nice bloke, is a class boxer and has big backing and am sure many wish him well but they way you come across can easily put people off and could actually get more satisfaction of seeing him lose so to bring you down a peg or two. You'd get a lot more respect as a Trainer/Coach if you didn't go on about what 'happened' in sparring sessions,(as we all know, a spar can be very different than the event) and also by discrediting Mitchell to the point of not giving him any respect is wrong...and not wise. What would happen if the 'unthinkable to you' happened and Mitchell won? Would you look back at these posts by yourself and cringe? Sometimes its better to be humble and go about your business. You show too much emotion...

I certainly dont mean to be argumentative i just tell it as it is,my fighters repect that they dont need taken by the hand like so many and treated like superstars

[JamesH]

To be fair, Mitchell has not exactly faced a murderers row of opponents has he? Murray was a good win, Katsidis bashed him up and a past it Johanneson almost took him out.

Come off it mate, it was a year after he beat Burns so how past it could he have been? I was there, it was a pick'em with Mitchell a slight favourite but Carl was a very live opponent who fancied his chances. Mitchell took a lot more shots than he needed to, but I think that was becuase he'd been used to walking through punches after years treading water against inadequate opposition.

[JamesH]

Billy Nelson: You really let yourself down by the way you post on here. Why are you so argumentative to the point of border line abusive and rude in replying to someones posts? Ricky Burns comes across as a nice bloke, is a class boxer and has big backing and am sure many wish him well but they way you come across can easily put people off and could actually get more satisfaction of seeing him lose so to bring you down a peg or two. You'd get a lot more respect as a Trainer/Coach if you didn't go on about what 'happened' in sparring sessions,(as we all know, a spar can be very different than the event) and also by discrediting Mitchell to the point of not giving him any respect is wrong...and not wise. What would happen if the 'unthinkable to you' happened and Mitchell won? Would you look back at these posts by yourself and cringe? Sometimes its better to be humble and go about your business. You show too much emotion...

I certainly dont mean to be argumentative i just tell it as it is,my fighters repect that they dont need taken by the hand like so many and treated like superstars

Have to say I've enjoyed my exchanges with Billy. Yes he is loyal his fighters and true to what he believes, as are we. What I like about Billy is that whether or not he agrees with you, he'll give his point and listen to yours. I think Burns is favourite and I think that my opinion of Mitchell is higher than Billys, but I don't think he's been disrespectful, just honest to what he thinks. Putting it bluntly, a lot of us thought he was a mentalist with some of the stuff he's come out with before Burns fights over the last couple of years, but Billy's still here, laughing, defending his corner, and yet to be proved wrong. Credit where its due...

[stujones]

I fear Mitchell has already had his final big win versus John Murray - and John helped Kevin in that one by walking straight at him with his hands down and his chin up. I do like Mitchell but Burns will stroll it.

I'm I taking this correct, that your classing Mitchell as faded/shot at 28 or whatever he is?

[stujones]

Whilst it is always interesting to find out, I am one that likes to keep to the phrase what happens in sparring stays in sparring.

Billy, I like your posts and like your passion / loyality for your fighters. However, by saying that Mitchell was "badly outclassed" in sparring doesn't do a good job to sell the fight. If/when Burns' wins he will maybe not get the credit he deserves because he only beat a fighter he was beating up years ago.

[Deserter]

Billy Nelson: You really let yourself down by the way you post on here. Why are you so argumentative to the point of border line abusive and rude in replying to someones posts? Ricky Burns comes across as a nice bloke, is a class boxer and has big backing and am sure many wish him well but they way you come across can easily put people off and could actually get more satisfaction of seeing him lose so to bring you down a peg or two. You'd get a lot more respect as a Trainer/Coach if you didn't go on about what 'happened' in sparring sessions,(as we all know, a spar can be very different than the event) and also by discrediting Mitchell to the point of not giving him any respect is wrong...and not wise. What would happen if the 'unthinkable to you' happened and Mitchell won? Would you look back at these posts by yourself and cringe? Sometimes its better to be humble and go about your business. You show too much emotion...

I agree with a lot of your points, but you should also be honest and transparent that you're affiliated in some way to Mitchell. Not being explicit about that here is a bit disingenuous.

[Crazyboy]

I fear Mitchell has already had his final big win versus John Murray - and John helped Kevin in that one by walking straight at him with his hands down and his chin up. I do like Mitchell but Burns will stroll it.

I'm I taking this correct, that your classing Mitchell as faded/shot at 28 or whatever he is?

For a number of reasons that's what I'm saying, yes. I do hope I'm proved wrong, though.

I do as well, but purely because i want Burns to beat a focused Mitchell rather than a messed up one. I like both Ricky's skills and the way he conducts himself, he is a credit to the sport.

That said, to be fair, if Mitchell wins he is back in the game so to speak so it should be a good fight. Just hope a ready and focused Mitchell turns up because you can be assured that Ricky will be.

[Crazyboy]

I fear Mitchell has already had his final big win versus John Murray - and John helped Kevin in that one by walking straight at him with his hands down and his chin up. I do like Mitchell but Burns will stroll it.

I'm I taking this correct, that your classing Mitchell as faded/shot at 28 or whatever he is?

For a number of reasons that's what I'm saying, yes. I do hope I'm proved wrong, though.

I do as well, but purely because i want Burns to beat a focused Mitchell rather than a messed up one. I like both Ricky's skills and the way he conducts himself, he is a credit to the sport.

That said, to be fair, if Mitchell wins he is back in the game so to speak so it should be a good fight. Just hope a ready and focused Mitchell turns up because you can be assured that Ricky will be.

[Crazyboy]

I fear Mitchell has already had his final big win versus John Murray - and John helped Kevin in that one by walking straight at him with his hands down and his chin up. I do like Mitchell but Burns will stroll it.

I'm I taking this correct, that your classing Mitchell as faded/shot at 28 or whatever he is?

For a number of reasons that's what I'm saying, yes. I do hope I'm proved wrong, though.

I do as well, but purely because i want Burns to beat a focused Mitchell rather than a messed up one. I like both Ricky's skills and the way he conducts himself, he is a credit to the sport.

That said, to be fair, if Mitchell wins he is back in the game so to speak so it should be a good fight. Just hope a ready and focused Mitchell turns up because you can be assured that Ricky will be.

[Eddy]

Kevin's gona smash him up. Find it funny how no one's giving Mitchell a chance again. If you look up some posts I put up about Kevin last year before the Murray fight, everyone was saying he didn't have a chance in hell. I think I was the only one that thought he'd beat John. Then what happens, ...Kev stopped him, ...hahaha! Now you're saying that Murray played into Mitchell's hands with his "come forward style" The same aggressive style you all said would be too much for Kevin.
Now it's like Deja-vous all over again!

Kevin will send the sweaty back up the M1 with a black eye. "Team Tibbs"

[jessi]

Kevin's gona smash him up. Find it funny how no one's giving Mitchell a chance again. If you look up some posts I put up about Kevin last year before the Murray fight, everyone was saying he didn't have a chance in hell. I think I was the only one that thought he'd beat John. Then what happens, ...Kev stopped him, ...hahaha! Now you're saying that Murray played into Mitchell's hands with his "come forward style" The same aggressive style you all said would be too much for Kevin.
Now it's like Deja-vous all over again!

Kevin will send the sweaty back up the M1 with a black eye. "Team Tibbs"

I agree

[Finn]

Kevin's gona smash him up. Find it funny how no one's giving Mitchell a chance again. If you look up some posts I put up about Kevin last year before the Murray fight, everyone was saying he didn't have a chance in hell. I think I was the only one that thought he'd beat John. Then what happens, ...Kev stopped him, ...hahaha! Now you're saying that Murray played into Mitchell's hands with his "come forward style" The same aggressive style you all said would be too much for Kevin.
Now it's like Deja-vous all over again!

Kevin will send the sweaty back up the M1 with a black eye. "Team Tibbs"

I agree

that makes 2 of you and one of you had to make up they went to a non existent sparring session where mitchell won.

[Dan Dares]

At the end of the day, its a very, very good fight. Much more visually pleasing than Haye v Chisora.

I'm a bit disappointed that it wasn't announced today.

If it does get announced, I'm having a score on Mitchell to knock Burns out in the 8th. He hits very hard for a lightweight, and I think he dances better than Burns too.

[Finn]

At the end of the day, its a very, very good fight. Much more visually pleasing than Haye v Chisora.

I'm a bit disappointed that it wasn't announced today.

If it does get announced, I'm having a score on Mitchell to knock Burns out in the 8th. He hits very hard for a lightweight, and I think he dances better than Burns too.

he doesnt punch anywhere nears as hard as katsidis and he couldnt hurt burns.

[Dan Dares]

At the end of the day, its a very, very good fight. Much more visually pleasing than Haye v Chisora.

I'm a bit disappointed that it wasn't announced today.

If it does get announced, I'm having a score on Mitchell to knock Burns out in the 8th. He hits very hard for a lightweight, and I think he dances better than Burns too.

he doesnt punch anywhere nears as hard as katsidis and he couldnt hurt burns.

Nonsense. He punches just as hard as Katsidis, and he's a lot more accurate.

He hasn't fought Burns. I'm not interested in any bullshit sparring you may or may not have seen, or what Burn's trainer says.