Medina Vs Arthur for Vacant IBF title maybe?

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 26 Apr 2006, 07:42

Now that Barrera doesn't hold it their the two highest ranked.

http://www.ibf-usba-boxing.com/index.php

Come on Arthur.

Foggy · Post by **Foggy** » 26 Apr 2006, 07:52

Lets hope Arthur comes through his fight on Saturday ok, i.e. he wins & also dont pick up a bad injury or cut.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 26 Apr 2006, 07:56

Indeed and then it's the IBF title for Arthur.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 26 Apr 2006, 08:20

Medina is boxing Yodsanan Sor Nanthachai for the vacant IBF title on 31st May, and i think that knowing the IBF they would want Arthur to box an eliminator before going for the winner of that match

states · Post by **states** » 26 Apr 2006, 08:26

Is it such a foregone conclusion that Arthur gets past Gulyekevich though? He's been stopping people of late (that 2nd round ko of Tontchev looks pretty good on paper). I think the amazing one could still be vulnerable to a puncher. I know he won quite handily in the end against Ricky Burns, but Burns couldn't miss him with the left hook. If he'd had any pop, it would certainly have been more interesting.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 26 Apr 2006, 08:28

How come that 3-k Battery gets the shot!

BigEars · Post by **BigEars** » 26 Apr 2006, 12:41

Max Molyneux wrote:How come that 3-k Battery gets the shot!

It's not 3K battery(he's fighting at Super Bantmaweight now) , Nanthachai is a former WBA Super Featherweight champion. He made 2 or 3 defences too .

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 26 Apr 2006, 12:49

Arthurs not world class material though. Medina probably hasn't got the pop to dent his chin but may outbx him. Whats the betting Scott Harrison fights the winner if this fight comes off?

mattyp151 · Post by **mattyp151** » 26 Apr 2006, 12:55

Who cares about the IBF anymore...they've done so much shady shit the past year that I can't even take them seriously anymore. I look at the IBO and WBO with more seriousness than the IBF anymore.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 26 Apr 2006, 13:54

Arthur is too rigid still and has a poor defence which I think will find him out at world class level...

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 26 Apr 2006, 18:05

BigEars wrote:
Max Molyneux wrote:How come that 3-k Battery gets the shot!
It's not 3K battery(he's fighting at Super Bantmaweight now) , Nanthachai is a former WBA Super Featherweight champion. He made 2 or 3 defences too .

He has the nickname of 3k Battery as well.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 26 Apr 2006, 18:05

Mattyp151 wrote:Who cares about the IBF anymore...they've done so much shady shit the past year that I can't even take them seriously anymore. I look at the IBO and WBO with more seriousness than the IBF anymore.

I only care cause King Calzaghe holds the IBF title now.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 26 Apr 2006, 18:09

states wrote:Is it such a foregone conclusion that Arthur gets past Gulyekevich though? He's been stopping people of late (that 2nd round ko of Tontchev looks pretty good on paper). I think the amazing one could still be vulnerable to a puncher. I know he won quite handily in the end against Ricky Burns, but Burns couldn't miss him with the left hook. If he'd had any pop, it would certainly have been more interesting.

Your right mate, it's no forgone conclusion, i have seen a bit of Gulyakevich and he is pretty handy. Expect a tough one for Alex.