danconnollyeire wrote: ↑05 Apr 2019, 07:07
How has o2 turned in to the main venue for these low level fights? What next? Open mic acoustic music and comedy sessions moved from the local dog n duck to wembley stadium?
Chisora has had his past 3-4 bouts there..
I wonder if they're opening att seats.. it's 20k seater..
Chisora gonna sell that many to watch him beat Gashi??
Allen-Browne is a decent fight, but it's not Whyte-Browne..
Josh Kelly back in action on Chisora vs Gashi, Allen vs Browne undercard
Josh Kelly says fighting at the Stadium of Light, home to his beloved Sunderland A.F.C, would be a dream come true as he prepares to make his ring return against unbeaten Pole Przemyslaw Runowski at The O2 in London on April 20, live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US.
The North East sensation has fought in Newcastle twice since joining the professional ranks in 2016, blitzing Tom Whitfield in a round at the Walker Activity Dome and halting Kris George in seven at the Metro Radio Arena, but the ex-Sunderland Academy man wants nothing more than a Wearside homecoming.
“Fighting at the Stadium of Light would be out of this World,” said Kelly. “The Sunderland lads have always backed me throughout my career and I’d love to have an opportunity to repay their loyal support. They haven’t had much to shout about in recent times, so I’d love to put a smile back on their faces!
“Hopefully we can do something up there in the future. A World title fight in my home city would obviously be the dream and it’s something I’m striving for every day. When I was at the Sunderland Academy I always thought I’d play at the stadium one day, but to fight there for a World title would be even better.”
Despite being moved quickly by promoter Eddie Hearn and manager Adam Booth, ‘Pretty Boy’ knows there is a long way to go before serious World title talk, and the former Team GB star is fully-focused on the job at hand later this month.
“I’ve done my research on Runowski and he’s a solid opponent to test myself against, he’s unbeaten for a reason. They breed them tough in Eastern Europe, he looks very confident in himself. He’s strong and fit and he’s done a few ten rounders. I don’t expect him to come over here just to laydown.
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“He’s going to keep on me while the fight lasts so I’ll have to keep my concentration and not switch off. I’m looking to dismantle him in style and put on a show to remind everyone what I’m about. This year is going to be massive if everything goes to plan. I’ve got to keep my feet firmly on the ground, continue to work and get the results.”
Kelly vs. Runowski is part of a huge night of boxing in the Capital.
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑12 Apr 2019, 09:36
Tell us what you think will happen?
LOL! Gashi will fall behind and start to foul Chisora. Chisora will finally break and foul back at Gashi, and all hell will break loose around round 7. ...or not.
oogiebe wrote: ↑12 Apr 2019, 09:39
LOL! Gashi will fall behind and start to foul Chisora. Chisora will finally break and foul back at Gashi, and all hell will break loose around round 7. ...or not.
gashi actually didnt look too bad i thought vs takam, some nice quick hands (wouldnt be surprised if he had some point fighting martial arts background), he is absolutely tiny for a hw though and should be at cruiser
takam is no shw yet even he looked massive next to gashi
New coach David Coldwell was drafted in to oversee the latest training camp for Chisora, who was urged to maintain his new-found dedication to the sport in a post-fight chat with Haye.
Chisora told Sky Sports: "Oh yeah, we just sat down and he said, 'We just have to repeat, and just train more and listen to instructions,' and that was it.
"It's always good to have someone who has been there and done it. You always take every bit of good advice on board. If you don't, that means you're very stupid."
With Coldwell now devising the tactics, Chisora admits he will employ more discipline against Gashi, and is relishing his work with a trainer that guided Tony Bellew to a world title.
"I'm just excited to push on, and fight this guy," said Chisora.
"We're not just going to trade, we're going to be very smart and clever.
"I'm going to do what Dave Coldwell tells me, and what speed I should be boxing at, and how to defend and stuff like that. It's going well right now.
"There's more excitement. Drilling certain things into me, which is good."
Asked what to expect, Chisora added: "It's going to be power, explosive speed, all the same thing."
Watch Derek Chisora vs Senad Gashi on The O2 bill, including David Allen vs Lucas Browne, Josh Kelly and Joe Cordina on Saturday, from 7pm on Sky Sports Action.
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑12 Apr 2019, 10:11
So who wins?? Double DQ???
It will go full WWE with 20 refs running out from backstage to pull them apart only to get thrown out the way as Chisora slams Gashi through the Spanish commentary table.
