Rene Dettweiler v Michael Sprott - EBU title Sat 4th

Abbo · Post by **Abbo** » 31 Oct 2006, 18:06

What the blazes? When was this sorted??

Did anyone read about this one?

Anyway, thoughts on the fight??

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 31 Oct 2006, 20:34

Jees, I wish someone would look after Sprott, where is his promoter.

Tough fight in Germany, Dettweiller's is okay. A bit stiff and I don't think will mount to much, but in Germany on a week or so notice (I imagine Dettweiller was preparing to fight on the undercard)- it could be difficult.

I know the EU title isn't much, but its the stepping stone to the EBU title - whose current champion is a fighter Sprott is well capable of beating and should start the favourite at home vs.

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 01 Nov 2006, 05:09

hmm.

It's replacing the Huck fight, who pulled out with an injury. I'm sure you're right though stu - Dettweiller had a slot anyway.

He is pretty average though. I don't think he'll stop Sprott, and I'd say he's beatable, but this is dependant on what sort of performance Sprott can put on. He's blown hot and cold of late, and I don't know a week's notice will help. Good money though, granted.

btw, is this a typo in the schedule that the fight is 12 rds? EU fights are normally 10 rounds, and I wouldn't have thought they'd move Dettweiler up from 8 to 12.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 01 Nov 2006, 08:12

The EU distance was changed from 10 to 12 rounds a couple of months back.

The Dettweiler vs Sprott fight will be the shown live on ARD from 22.10 to 00.30 (CET). They will also show Koc vs Hoffmann, it doesnt look like they will show anything from Akinwande vs Platov.

Taki... · Post by **Taki...** » 01 Nov 2006, 09:11

Assuming it goes the distance Sprott will get stiffed on the score cards... again.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 01 Nov 2006, 09:55

Dettweiler's record is pretty shit, this is a big stepup for him. Having said that what sort of shape is Sprott in? Will be interesting to see his weight later in the week.

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 01 Nov 2006, 09:59

Who cares about Sprott anymore? Hes now taken the Julius Francis short notice out of shape journeyman loser role.

I cant see how any one could care about Sprott. Guys been thrown to the wolves.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 01 Nov 2006, 10:00

I guess he's making decent money and that's prob what its all about for him these days. And who can begrudge him a few paydays?

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 01 Nov 2006, 10:07

Not me.

But its sort of depressing.

Id have rather have him rebuild himself in the UK clubbing over a few journeyman rather than match a guy obviously lacking in confidence with tough opponents overseas again & again.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 01 Nov 2006, 10:12

Whats so tough about Dettweiler?

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=193792

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 01 Nov 2006, 11:20

Whats so tough about him?

Look at his record- he beat Muhammad Ali!!

Abbo · Post by **Abbo** » 01 Nov 2006, 11:38

Hmm, I think you are being a little unfair to Michael, but I see your point.

His recent record reads ok, certainly not Julius Francis territory yet. He was over-matched with Chaglev most recently, however prior to that had won by a shut-out and previously "beat" Virchis.

The weigh-in will tell us a lot about his intentions on this winnable fight.

With regards to getting back into the UK scene, purse bids close next week on his English Title fight against Carl Baker.

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 04 Nov 2006, 18:08

Sprott apparently 242. Not too good. Fingers crossed.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 04 Nov 2006, 18:16

The power went off the in the whole Essen/Mülheim area so the card is delayed. Im not able to do a real round by round. They are in round 5 now and Sprott should be leading on the cards.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 04 Nov 2006, 18:43

Round 12 coming up. Overall it seems like Sprott is winning, but I havent scored the rounds. Commentator saiad one of them needs to get a KO to win, but I didnt hear who he talked about. Its a rather dull fight.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 04 Nov 2006, 18:52

Sprott won a SD

lvlarc · Post by **lvlarc** » 04 Nov 2006, 19:05

So Sprott just won the same title he picked up a few fights back.

If he could get a rematch with Virchis for the EBU title, a win there would put Sprott back on the map. I'd like to see him challenge Gammer for the British title, but if he could skip straight to the EBU then that would be great.

lvlarc · Post by **lvlarc** » 04 Nov 2006, 19:11

Sprott defeats Dettweiler!
Platov edges Akinwande
By Karl Freitag
In a bout delayed 30 minutes by a power outage, heavyweight Michael Sprott (29-10, 14 KOs) won a controversial twelve round split decision over previously unbeaten Rene Dettweiler (18-1, 9 KOs) in an EU heavyweight title clash at the RWE Rhein-Ruhr Sporthalle in Mülheim/Ruhr, Germany. Dettweiler seemingly outworked the former British champion in most rounds, especially down the stretch as Sprott tired badly. However Sprott was never really hurt in the bout and judges felt he did enough to win 116-112, 114-112 on two cards. Dettweiler won on the third card 115-111.

A SD is going to be controversial.

When a reporter on fightnews uses that term and "seemingly outworked" he's usually implying that someone was robbed.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 04 Nov 2006, 19:15

Neither Dettweiler or his coach had any problems with the dec. Dettweiler said he learned alot from the fight and will come back stronger in the future.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 04 Nov 2006, 19:53

Hoffmann outboxed Koc on my card to win a 10 round decision in an all Sauerland fight.

leforge · Post by **leforge** » 04 Nov 2006, 21:27

Sprott should fight Gammer next. He had some tough fights recently good oppostion better than any other british heavyweght. been robbed against Virchis current euro champ. Gammer v sprott be a good fight.

yiddo14 · Post by **yiddo14** » 05 Nov 2006, 06:09

I think Sprott is competing at a step up from British level these days.
Fighting Gammer would be a backwards step for him.
Gammer is'nt highly rated and Sprott probably gets very well paid for his fights in europe.