Name your British prospects

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 23 May 2006, 13:55

Any weight you like.

One rule...let's say less than 12 fights?

Actually I'm flexible on that if you've got someone who's being nurtured along. Doesn't matter if they've already picked up a minor strap.

This thread might be one for the small hall boys so might not get much action - let's see! Sing the praises of the boys on the undercards of your region!

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 23 May 2006, 13:59

He aint small hall and he aint from round my way but Martin Lindsay from Belfast impressed me in the one (brief) showing I saw of his.

He has been getting good write ups and is surely one of the best prospects in the country? (along with fellow Irish youngster Andrew Murray).

Hot Tub Man#1 · Post by **Hot Tub Man#1** » 23 May 2006, 14:43

saw a kid called paul david absolutely take daniel cadman apart a week or two back, and boxing monthly rank cadman about 10 in the country at super-middle.

he's defnitely one to look out for. skilful and got a real wallop.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 23 May 2006, 15:09

Sorry not going to be orginal here.

But Amir Khan and Andy Lee are the two best British prospects IMO.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 23 May 2006, 15:39

Darren McDermott at middleweight if he is nutured along nicely, already has the midland title.

At Light-Middle Darren Barker and Gary Woolcombe (Although he is on the verge of a british title he's still a young kid)

Sam Sexton has fast hands and looks a decent prospect at heavyweight.

Best debutant I have seen this year was Andy Davis in Walsall then he got blitzed in one by Paul Appleby!!!

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 23 May 2006, 15:44

I like the look of Gareth Couch, not the biggest puncher, but he has some great skills.
Anthony Small , if he's as good as he thinks then he can go some way.

Patrick J Maxwell , if he fights more he could go far , heavy puncher.
Darren McDermott, has the midlands area title, beaten a couple of good boxres.
Darren Barker, looks the part to me so far.

And the good thing is all those boxers Small, Maxwell, McDermott and Barker are middleweights, so could be some great match-ups in the future

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 23 May 2006, 16:06

Good topic, Ian.

Colin McNeil: not young but he's having a go.

Craig Dickson - 14 fights so breaking the rule, but I think he can come back from the Anderson loss.

Barrie Jones - let's see how he matures.

Paul McCloskey - is 26 but is building up a solid enough record and looks to be well schooled.

Paul Appleby - one to keep one eye on.

Ryan Brawley - fast feet and hands but lacking pop, is getting the big sell though.

George McIlroy - fit, fast and dangerous. Has shown great professionalism through inactivity.

Jamie McIlroy - excellent repertoire, seems to lack his brother's power but both are schooled and a hot ticket for admirers of the Noble Art.

Steven McGuire - looks set to becoming a solid domestic pro, above Commonwealth and maybe British...? Time will tell.

Darren Barker - excellent burgeoning boxing skills, look forward to seeing him on the TV sometime.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 23 May 2006, 16:13

Good calls on Barrie Jones and Darren Baker.

How is The Super Bantam/Featherweight Michael(?) Marsh looking. I was impressed early career.

pasty_spud · Post by **pasty_spud** » 23 May 2006, 16:33

theres this one guy called audley harrison......

only kidding.......

does anthony small still class as a prospect?

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 24 May 2006, 03:38

Foprgot about Paul Appleby; he is a definite one to watch for me.

Based on number of fights Darren McDermott, despite being relatively older then many of the lads listed, is certainly a top talent from the Midlands, as Kevin pointed out.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 24 May 2006, 04:15

It seems a bit of a shortage of prospects below light-welter, I know we have the likes of Murray, Mitchell and Khan etc, but if you look at the flywieghts we only have 2 boxers of any sort rated there, Robinson and Haskins. Its not much better at Bantam either.
Whats the reasons for this?

One guy who will have some exciting fights in the future is Gary Buckland, don't know how far he'll get, but is entertaining.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 24 May 2006, 04:44

topper123 wrote:It seems a bit of a shortage of prospects below light-welter, I know we have the likes of Murray, Mitchell and Khan etc, but if you look at the flywieghts we only have 2 boxers of any sort rated there, Robinson and Haskins. Its not much better at Bantam either.
Whats the reasons for this?

One guy who will have some exciting fights in the future is Gary Buckland, don't know how far he'll get, but is entertaining.

We just dont produce many guys of that size full stop. As a nation we are growing both upwards and outwards in terms of stature... Men of 8stish are more and more a rareity.

A good one who is lurking in the amateur vest is Brummie Don Broadhurst - Commonwealth gold medalist and a fast, spiteful puncher. He will trun over in the next couple of years.

I always thought bantam Nick McDonald, although injury prone, would make a good pro as well.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 24 May 2006, 05:05

That Irish lad I saw at the Mayfair show a while back, lacks power, but boy can he box. What's his sodding name?

states · Post by **states** » 24 May 2006, 05:06

Andrew Murray, James? I hear a lot of good things about him. Very poised, by all accounts.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 24 May 2006, 05:58

That's the feller! Makes Khan look like a bumbling novice, although he's not facing as good competition. If he can put a bit more weight into his shots and maintain his composure, he's going to be a cracking little fighter. Doesn't look physically very strong, but that doesn't neccesarily mean much. He's fighting in Dublin soon.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 24 May 2006, 06:01

states wrote:Andrew Murray, James? I hear a lot of good things about him. Very poised, by all accounts.

Great variety of strokes, blinding serve for his frame.

Boxingmad · Post by **Boxingmad** » 24 May 2006, 06:30

George Hillyard?

Have yet to see him fight, but by reading BN etc, is doing OK but needs to learn a bit more.

johnswan1 · Post by **johnswan1** » 24 May 2006, 06:33

Boxingmad wrote:George Hillyard?

Have yet to see him fight, but by reading BN etc, is doing OK but needs to learn a bit more.

No, he's a cocky fat bastard who deservedly got beaten by a guy who lost over a hundred fights.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 24 May 2006, 08:05

Terence wrote: A guy in Leeds called Gary Sykes looked the biz also.

Yeah I was trying to think of his name, he looks one to watch.

sweetscience · Post by **sweetscience** » 24 May 2006, 08:28

Stu McFadden from Burnley, just signed for Steve Wood VIP is making his debut soon

watch this space, he can seriously punch for a bantam weight and should make an impact in a few years

agree with Terry also, regarding Alex Mat, Mark Thomson and Jono Rocco, they are all undefeated and have been in with some useful journeyman - no walk overs

Podmore_Birmingham · Post by **Podmore_Birmingham** » 24 May 2006, 10:01

Darren McDermott. Already a Midlands Area champion, and some good scalps already. The blot (draw) on his record, is unjust. He deserved the nod against Kazaz that night.

I also like the look of Gary Sykes- who was a decent amateur.

Don't be suprised if you hear big things from Khalid Saeed in a few years time. The Brummie, is a quality fighter - a world cadet champion-, and is only 16.

Tom Podmore.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 24 May 2006, 10:22

Under 12 fights, I would have to fo for 11-fight Rendall Munroe. He showed real promise in his first 12-rounder - his first fight past six rounds - against Andy Morris for the British title.
Kell Brook looks good; looks heavy-handed.
Rob Hunt out of Stafford is one to keep an eye on. He made his debut last week and blitzed someone in the first. He's the first Stafford pro for years and enjoys huge support.

MPG · Post by **MPG** » 24 May 2006, 11:00

John o'donnell at wealther-weight,lightening speed and classy skills but maybe lacks power.underfeated in 11 fights