WTF? Harrison v Guzman....?

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 19 Dec 2005, 09:32

I don't remember hearing anything about this fight being announced.

Fair play to Scott, nobody can accuse him of ducking anyone, he's taking on the big boys of the division, and that's all you can ask of a champion. He could easily carry on defending his WBO strap, but obviously still has something to prove.

I'm not a big fan, but I'll be rooting for Scott nontheless.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 19 Dec 2005, 09:36

Whoops silly me, Guzman is his mandatory isn't he?

Cannibal · Post by **Cannibal** » 19 Dec 2005, 10:45

Yeah, still fair play to him though because Warren and Maloney were putting pressure on him to move up a division and he said "Not unless you get me a title shot"

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 19 Dec 2005, 10:53

Yes, the impression I got was that Harrison and his father felt that Warren and Maloney were trying to prevent him facing off against the best men in the division and keep his unbeaten record.

Scott and Peter told them to take a running jump, and stated they would move up in weight when they are good and ready.

Perhaps Warren and Maloney have Scott's best interests at heart, he does murder himself to make weight, and surely it must take some toll...

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 19 Dec 2005, 10:57

What unbeaten record would that be then James?

celticwarrior · Post by **celticwarrior** » 19 Dec 2005, 11:05

DavidPayne wrote:What unbeaten record would that be then James?

The one he doesn't have.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 19 Dec 2005, 11:14

Whoops, forgot about Medina....how embarassing....

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 19 Dec 2005, 11:15

I meant Quoits, he's apparently never lost a game.....

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 19 Dec 2005, 11:15

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Whoops, forgot about Medina....how embarassing....

you forgot someone else too...(officially speaking)

Shirow · Post by **Shirow** » 19 Dec 2005, 11:17

He lost on cuts to Miguel Matthew in 97 too

Whoops again

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 19 Dec 2005, 11:18

Fair play to Harrison for not taking the easy option and moving up, but the decision will be taken out of his hands once Guzman relieves him of his belt!

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 19 Dec 2005, 11:19

Shirow wrote:He lost on cuts to Miguel Matthew in 97 too

Whoops again

Yeah, but has he beaten him at Quoits?

DE-LA-HOYA · Post by **DE-LA-HOYA** » 19 Dec 2005, 21:21

harrison will blow guzman away big time harrison will fight any1 he waiting arthur to win a title then beat him up

states · Post by **states** » 19 Dec 2005, 22:49

DE-LA-HOYA wrote:harrison will blow guzman away big time harrison will fight any1 he waiting arthur to win a title then beat him up

I'm not sure Harrison will blow Guzman away, although I'm not convinced that Guzman is quite the force he was below 126lb's..... But my real question is this; What title is Arthur going to win to entice Harrison into a super-feather clash? There's an awful lot of fighters ahead of Arthur at the weight.

I'd like to see the fight, though. It doesn't need a belt to make it interesting.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 20 Dec 2005, 05:54

Yeah it's a bit strange - I haven't heard anyone actualy announce this fight, but seen it listed and mentioned in the Scotsman a few times. Seems to be just a mirage at the moment - it's clear SN don't really want this fight: 50/50 and that's not their style.
By keeping quiet are they hoping it'll just go away?

Could be UK fight of the year if it comes off.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 20 Dec 2005, 06:09

Oh right ok, it wasn't just me then, this fight hasn't been announced then...guess it's listed because Guzman is mandatory challenger

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 20 Dec 2005, 07:08

i c it listed on boxrec and guzman's camp were talking it up the other day. apparently there gonna be wearing kilts on there way to the ring.

no press conference to officially announce it though.

My T Sharp · Post by **My T Sharp** » 20 Dec 2005, 07:33

No tickets have been put up for sale, but Arthur Vs Burns tickets for the week before are being sold. So to me it looks like Harrison Vs Guzman is at the Excel or a later TV date?

Twinkle Toes · Post by **Twinkle Toes** » 21 Dec 2005, 05:08

I don't see Harrison winning this, Guzman is pretty slick as well as being a banger.

The major factor in Harrison's favour is the weight difference, and that may be enough to tip the scales (excuse the pun) his way, but I don't think so.

Scott is easy to hit these days, and he hasn't fought anyone who can really let loose with hard combination's - Hussein looked dangerous, but was very lethargic in his abilty to put a string of punches together - When he did land, Scott did look visibly stunned.

It's a good fight.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 21 Dec 2005, 05:33

Not seen a lot of Guzman, but from what I hear, he's a bit like Polo except he hits hard.....that sounds like a bad combo.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 21 Dec 2005, 06:19

Why don't Warren stick Danny and Skelton on the same card instead of two separate shows?

Loynesy · Post by **Loynesy** » 21 Dec 2005, 06:22

Today's Daily Telegraph intimates this fight may be in doubt due to friction between SN and the Harrison camp

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 21 Dec 2005, 06:32

Yes, there was a bit of a war of words recently....is the article available online?

Loynesy · Post by **Loynesy** » 21 Dec 2005, 07:37

Afraid not, James - its a very small article but not online.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 21 Dec 2005, 08:14

Loynesy wrote:Today's Daily Telegraph intimates this fight may be in doubt due to friction between SN and the Harrison camp

how convenient.