Rumours that Derry Mathews is fighting Abril

[Michael bennt]

In march or April for the world title

[forcefraser]

Really? Where do these runours come from?

[jameswilson]

Really? Where do these runours come from?

The Eddie Hearn q and a.

[Andrew]

You've watched the Eddie Hearn Q and A on IFL then.

Eddie has form for slipping these in on IFL interviews about Franks shows. IE Cleverly v Kovalev, Fury Chisora, Frampton Martinez.

Watched Abrils last fight in Finland ( first world title fight there for 50 years) not phased one bit so fighting in Liverpool isn't an issue for him.

The only way I can see Derry winning is with a shot he caught Tommy Coyle with... and I hope he does it.

Had his ups and downs but Derry has been one of the most value for money British fighters of the past decade I hope he pulls it out of the bag.

[scotboxfan]

probably the first time derry will be at a disadvantage of being the smaller man

[Yes We Can]

There is not a boxer at the weight on these shores that can even come close to matching Abril for boxing Ability.

I believe Derry will be stopped, he's way out of his depth on this one, but fair play to Mr. W for getting his fighter a shot at some "life changing money"

[handsofstone]

I still struggle to work out if Mathews is a better fighter than he was 5-9 years ago,i would have thought he was shot after being KO'd 3 fights in a row then Emiliano Marsili stopped him and i thought that was it but Marsili when on to become European LW champ and Derry's career has rocketed too

It couldnt happen to a nicer lad and he always gives value for money,he's a big puncher but its not always that thats winning him fights,theres been some good boxing performances in there too

[cocobongo]

I dont think Mr Hearns statement was 100% accurate

[Parson Cross]

You would think with the stable he has that a q and a would focus on his own fighters.
He'd be squealing like a kitten if Wazza did the same thing.

[stevieb_8006]

Love Derry to win it,he's been such a servant to the sport.

[johnnygreaves]

I'd love Derry too win it too. Was talking to him at the excel show. Was quite surprised he knew exactly who I was too be honest. Come across a real nice geezer.

[Black Sam Bellamy]

Good luck to Derry if it comes off, but he'll be eating those long jabs all night if it does.

[rhino222]

good luck derry, love his postings on instagram etc, great fun guy, has a punchers chance in with anyone....ask crolla and coyle etc.

[derry]

Opponent named next few days hopefully big fight but that's am in this sport to do and that's fight the best

[Michael bennt]

Opponent named next few days hopefully big fight but that's am in this sport to do and that's fight the best

You deserve it derry mathews you are ten times the fighter and give fans ten times the excitement that paul smith ever did and that pretender is on his 2nd world title shot.

[Londonirish]

Opponent named next few days hopefully big fight but that's am in this sport to do and that's fight the best

Best of luck mate, hear it could be a big fight

[TheWigwam]

I like Derry and good luck to him, think he probably loses this fight but only takes one shot

[Andrew]

Paddy power has odds for this on their website.

Abril 4/11

Mathews 2/1

Come on Derry !!!!!

[expe]

Paddy power has odds for this on their website.

Abril 4/11

Mathews 2/1

Come on Derry !!!!!

First class boxing have broken the story, Derry's denying it, but I get the feeling it's done and he wants to announce it himself at the press conference on Monday.