Matthews in for Harrison?

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 07 Nov 2006, 04:47

It's been reported north of the border that WBU champ (I hate that belt) Derry Matthews has been lined up to step in for Scott Harrison against Nicky Cook on December 9th if he doesn't get out of jail pronto.

No idea what status the fight would have. If so, would have thought it would be a final eliminator for the WBO title which would go to Marquez if Harrison was stripped (as he will be if he can't defend in December).

weetam · Post by **weetam** » 07 Nov 2006, 04:58

WBwho????? wee tam

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 07 Nov 2006, 08:28

Don't do it Cookie, Don't do it Cookie.

Get back to the WBC route.... you'll lose your WBC ranking if you go the WBU route.

I take it Cook has joined Sports Network then? Cause I don't think Warren would be putting in one of his prospects into world class this early if he didn't have any involvement with the opponent.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 07 Nov 2006, 08:32

Damn not the WBU. Hopefully it will be a WBO eliminator at the least, then the winner gets the unenviable task of a crack at Marquez. This is all assuming Harrison is stripped of course which seems more likely by the day.

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 07 Nov 2006, 09:09

It will be a sad day when a euro champ with a very high WBC ranking fights for the WBU. Maybe Cook is sick of being stuck in limbo

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 07 Nov 2006, 09:17

Christ and we wonder why boxing has become a minority sport!.... :( :x

Nels · Post by **Nels** » 07 Nov 2006, 09:31

I do wonder about this -- even if the young Mexican kiddie (it still is a young Mexican kiddie isn't it, who's WBC champ? The 126 lb belts are swapping so fast lately I can hardly keep up) is really difficult to make a fight with, he doesn't look like a bloody world-killer, does he?

As people have said, I hope Cookie holds out and gets a shot at the WBCrackwhores belt, if only 'cos the payday's are likely to be bigger should Vazquez or someone move up from 122 lbs...

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 07 Nov 2006, 09:36

Don't think Matthews would be ready for Cook.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 07 Nov 2006, 09:51

Nels wrote:I do wonder about this -- even if the young Mexican kiddie (it still is a young Mexican kiddie isn't it, who's WBC champ? The 126 lb belts are swapping so fast lately I can hardly keep up) is really difficult to make a fight with, he doesn't look like a bloody world-killer, does he?

As people have said, I hope Cookie holds out and gets a shot at the WBCrackwhores belt, if only 'cos the payday's are likely to be bigger should Vazquez or someone move up from 122 lbs...

I think most of the problem has been due to Cook's injuries anyway. There are/were some issues regarding Inchin Chi's claim as the #1 contender, but that fight is off now - think Chi is injured, so cannot see why Cook cannot get involved. His WBC final eliminator was signed and dated at one stage.

glahn · Post by **glahn** » 07 Nov 2006, 13:07

Max Molyneux wrote:Don't think Matthews would be ready for Cook.

Agreed. Plus, Cook is good to the body and Derry didn't look comfortable with bodyshots against Foster.

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 07 Nov 2006, 13:21

i hope cookie steers away from this one, WBC titles are the holy grail........not WBU.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 07 Nov 2006, 13:36

Any chance of taking the fight seriously goes out the window as soon as the p***poor WBU label is attached.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 07 Nov 2006, 13:41

I really cant see the Cook camp settling for WBU. But he can still maintain other rankings with the WBU belt lets not forget Hatton became Tszyu's madatory defending his. And Corley's at some stage too if I'm not mistaken.

Twinkle Toes · Post by **Twinkle Toes** » 07 Nov 2006, 14:31

I'm guessing the WBU tag is purely to keep ITV happy, who I am also going to guess have some kind of agreement with SN to only stage championship title fights.

Not to dis-similar to what was happening on SKY.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 07 Nov 2006, 18:37

glahn wrote:
Max Molyneux wrote:Don't think Matthews would be ready for Cook.

Agreed. Plus, Cook is good to the body and Derry didn't look comfortable with bodyshots against Foster.

Didn't notice that, since he was totally owning Foster.

He should give up that belt and fight Morris for the British.