Neil Perkins v Eric Ochieng

[BOYOVERTHEHILL]

Ochieng outright win @5/4?
Surely too big against a 4 fight 34 year old novice??
To be fair I know nothing about Perkins and indeed Eric is in poor form as of late....
Anyone fill me in please about Perkins......I think this is my bet of the weekend....

[WelshJack]

Ochieng outright win @5/4?
Surely too big against a 4 fight 34 year old novice??
To be fair I know nothing about Perkins and indeed Eric is in poor form as of late....
Anyone fill me in please about Perkins......I think this is my bet of the weekend....

I am sure Perkins was a fairly good amateur (don't hold me to it, but I think he won a bronze in the commonwealth), I wouldn't bet against him

[Chris W 1982]

Perkins won bronze in the 2005 Worlds

[BOYOVERTHEHILL]

Thanks chaps.Maybe I will rethink my betting haha.
So where's Perkins been since 2005!?

[expe]

Thanks chaps.Maybe I will rethink my betting haha.
So where's Perkins been since 2005!?

Stayed amateur for a while, then packed it in before the Olympics after failing to qualify and felt he was too old to turn pro, but changed his mind in the end.

[Chris W 1982]

In regards to recent amateur outings, he lost out in the 2010 ABA's to Hosea Burton by 1 point.

Perkins can fight and being over eight rounds may suit him.

[lefty]

I think Perkins has decided to give it a go and see how far he can go. Cant blame him. Also whilst he is getting on in age he's probably fairly fresh.