Brook, Honeyghan, Hatton.

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Brook, Honeyghan, Hatton.

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Fair play to Kell. I stayed away from predictions on this one as I had no clue how good he is, despite having seen him fight maybe a dozen times.

A quick question though. I heard him say, both before and after the fight, that he was the first Briton to go to the US to beat an American for the Welterweight title in 20 years - or since Honeyghan, which is actually closer to 30 years now. But Hatton went to the States & beat Collazo for the Welter title. Back in 2006.

Has Brook just forgotten that or did I miss some point? It's not a big deal but one of those things that my weird brain will thinking about now.
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Taansend wrote:Fair play to Kell. I stayed away from predictions on this one as I had no clue how good he is, despite having seen him fight maybe a dozen times.

A quick question though. I heard him say, both before and after the fight, that he was the first Briton to go to the US to beat an American for the Welterweight title in 20 years - or since Honeyghan, which is actually closer to 30 years now. But Hatton went to the States & beat Collazo for the Welter title. Back in 2006.

Has Brook just forgotten that or did I miss some point? It's not a big deal but one of those things that my weird brain will thinking about now.
I think he meant go over there as an underdog, whereas Hatton was the favourite to win.
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The Law wrote:
I think he meant go over there as an underdog, whereas Hatton was the favourite to win.
Brook was the dark horse
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Aaah, got it. Thanks Guys.
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More concerning is the fact that it is nearly 28 years since Honeyghan mauled Curry. I feel ancient. My Sunday is ruined... :cry:
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Pugilist-specialist wrote:
The Law wrote:
I think he meant go over there as an underdog, whereas Hatton was the favourite to win.
Brook was the dark horse
That's enough horsing around from you thank you very much.
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Baboon wrote:More concerning is the fact that it is nearly 28 years since Honeyghan mauled Curry. I feel ancient. My Sunday is ruined... :cry:
Doesn't seem that long ago, does it :verysad:
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Taansend wrote:
Baboon wrote:More concerning is the fact that it is nearly 28 years since Honeyghan mauled Curry. I feel ancient. My Sunday is ruined... :cry:
Doesn't seem that long ago, does it :verysad:
Indeed, however looking at the footage of it and the quality outfits and bonces it's definitely 80s :DDD
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Baboon wrote:
Taansend wrote:
Baboon wrote:More concerning is the fact that it is nearly 28 years since Honeyghan mauled Curry. I feel ancient. My Sunday is ruined... :cry:
Doesn't seem that long ago, does it :verysad:
Indeed, however looking at the footage of it and the quality outfits and bonces it's definitely 80s :DDD
I had a wet look perm (Jeri curl) & wore shirts back then :lol:
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I was always envious of Tony Tuckers curls,looked like the guy from 'coming to America ' :lol:
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Baboon wrote:More concerning is the fact that it is nearly 28 years since Honeyghan mauled Curry. I feel ancient. My Sunday is ruined... :cry:
Had the same sad realisation
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Taansend wrote:
Baboon wrote:More concerning is the fact that it is nearly 28 years since Honeyghan mauled Curry. I feel ancient. My Sunday is ruined... :cry:
Doesn't seem that long ago, does it :verysad:
It's a short life, chaps. Scott and Charlene celebrated their silver wedding anniversary last year!
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Was collazo the champion?
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hurlock wrote:Was collazo the champion?
Yes, WBA. Although they were already bvggering about with 'World' and 'Super World' by that time. Collazo was definitely champ, how utterly legitimate is open to debate (as always).
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The specific stat being tossed around is that brook was first since Lloyd to beat an unbeaten American in his back yard for a belt.
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Baboon wrote:
hurlock wrote:Was collazo the champion?
Yes, WBA. Although they were already bvggering about with 'World' and 'Super World' by that time. Collazo was definitely champ, how utterly legitimate is open to debate (as always).
Yeah, I think they took it off of Baldomir who'd just beaten undispued champ Judah but didn't pay the WBA a fee.
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Brook beats Honeyghan and Hatton. They'd both be weak at the weight.
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Pugilist-specialist wrote:Brook beats Honeyghan and Hatton. They'd both be weak at the weight.
:OhYes: and Leonard and Robinson.
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palooka wrote:
Pugilist-specialist wrote:Brook beats Honeyghan and Hatton. They'd both be weak at the weight.
:OhYes: and Leonard and Robinson.
At the same time :box:
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