British prospects

Mukel · Post by **Mukel** » 22 Mar 2007, 14:43

How far do you reckon the following prospects can go,

Amir Kahn
Kevin Mitchell
John Murray
John O'Donnell
Mathew Hall

feel free in adding other prospects if you think they are any good

Big Pussy · Post by **Big Pussy** » 22 Mar 2007, 15:14

Out of all of them I'd go for Khan to go the furthest...Although I think he falls short of the expectations of the people around him.

Hall has looked good against limited opposition...But hasn't fought since July...Anyone know if he's injured?

ABA Boxing · Post by **ABA Boxing** » 22 Mar 2007, 16:48

In the WBO eyes all the way Khan already ranked 12 th in the World

states · Post by **states** » 22 Mar 2007, 20:33

I don't know enough about O'Donnell and Hall to really comment, although I'm looking forward to O'Donnell's fight this weekend.

As for the others:

Murray: I was very impressed with him on the way up, he looked European level, although probably no more. But his progress seems to have slowed badly in the last 12/18 months. I know he's had management disputes, which I'm sure haven't helped. As a fighter, I don't think he has enough power to make his style work beyond European level. Right now, as much as I rate him, I think Thaxton beats him on points for the domestic lightweight title.

Mitchell: I've always had my doubts. I know a lot of people were turned off of him from the start, with his bullying of smaller opponents. Myself, I don't really have anything against him having an 'attitude', as it were. But I really don't rate him that highly. There are moments of class, certainly, but he is not the puncher ITV would have you believe, his defence is seriously lacking, and he has been babied more than any fighter I can think of in recent memory. Right now, I want to see him in with Carl Johanneson. I think Carl would expose that leaky defence, and stop Mitchell late, to be honest. But if Kevin won that, I'd be happy to admit I was wrong. I think he needs a decent test sooner rather than later though.

Khan: For all the criticism he gets, he is the one most likely. Like everyone else, I think his competition could, and indeed should, be better. I want to see how well he stacks up to people his own size. Unlike Murray and Mitchell, I can see something about him (notably handspeed) that is world class. But he needs to show it at a higher level than he's done so far. Given the money invested in him, he's probably the most likely of all our prospects to become a 'world champion', although who he'll have to beat to do so is open to debate. I've measured Murray and Mitchell by the current domestic champions, so I'll do the same with Khan. If Khan-Thaxton was made for next weekend, I think Thaxton would outlast the golden boy. If it's made in, say, November, I think Khan can win. He has his critics, but he's also a very talented young man.

Anyway, that's my view.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 23 Mar 2007, 03:58

Will be interesting to see John O'Donnell stepping up. I would tentatively add Darren Barker to that list, always been impressed with him but i thought he would deal with Conroy McIntosh more handily than he did though, turned into a bit of a life and death struggle in the end.

emma · Post by **emma** » 23 Mar 2007, 06:42

I think Denton Vassell is one to look out for.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 23 Mar 2007, 08:02

How about Damien Owen. Looked very impressive vs Phillips and he's very young also.

emma · Post by **emma** » 23 Mar 2007, 08:03

Terence wrote:
emma wrote:I think Denton Vassell is one to look out for.
http://www.britishboxing.net/news_2199- ... d-Son.html

Here are the photos I told you about, control yourself love

Yes Ive read it, good article. I dont fancy Denton I just think hes a good boxer.

harrygreb · Post by **harrygreb** » 23 Mar 2007, 08:19

i think you fancy him

emma · Post by **emma** » 23 Mar 2007, 09:17

Terence wrote:
emma wrote:
Terence wrote: http://www.britishboxing.net/news_2199- ... d-Son.html

Here are the photos I told you about, control yourself love
Yes Ive read it, good article. I dont fancy Denton I just think hes a good boxer.
What's the matter with you? He's a good looking lad

I know he is but I dont fancy him.

who do you think you are cilla black?.

E · Post by E » 23 Mar 2007, 09:26

Anthony Small - fighting Walther wright. I see British title, maybe WBO...

Box Office · Post by **Box Office** » 23 Mar 2007, 09:41

I reall like O'Donnell
He seems to just have that extra somthing
puts his punches together, calm in the ring
he's explosive!
I think he may be the best of the bunch

I think that Murray can do somthing, he is a Telivision friendly fighter
Makes good all action fights.

I would like Amir to take on Thaxton, that would be a great to see.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 27 Mar 2007, 11:09

Good call on Bhatia he looks the business so far.

Can I name an Amateur fighter in this one - Mo Nassir of Wales. Just saw him defend his WABA title (it was on BBC Wales) - I've always been impressed, but at the weekend he looked the best I have seen him. Really composed in picking his shots.

Still think if Doherty can get his arse into gear he'd be very decent.

sweetscience · Post by **sweetscience** » 27 Mar 2007, 16:15

stu mc is a big puncher even thou his pro record doesnt indicate the same, he should do well

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 27 Mar 2007, 16:23

stujones wrote:Still think if Doherty can get his arse into gear he'd be very decent.

Interesting call Stu, i think Doherty has found his level. Fringe British title operator, his injury proneness doesn't do him any favours either.

Cannibal · Post by **Cannibal** » 27 Mar 2007, 16:29

Not British exactly but Andy Lee is looking to be something special.

JC · Post by JC » 27 Mar 2007, 16:41

Cannibal wrote:Not British exactly but Andy Lee is looking to be something special.

Haven't been that impressed so far, that last KO was a peach though, reminded me of Bob Foster.

glahn · Post by **glahn** » 27 Mar 2007, 17:46

Who was the lad they were hyping on secondsout recently, saying people had been very impressed with him in the gyms in America, etc.? I think he fought on the undercard of the Hatton-Urango fight or something, but I can't remember his name.

whiskey · Post by **whiskey** » 27 Mar 2007, 17:55

states wrote:I don't know enough about O'Donnell and Hall to really comment, although I'm looking forward to O'Donnell's fight this weekend.

As for the others:

Murray: I was very impressed with him on the way up, he looked European level, although probably no more. But his progress seems to have slowed badly in the last 12/18 months. I know he's had management disputes, which I'm sure haven't helped. As a fighter, I don't think he has enough power to make his style work beyond European level. Right now, as much as I rate him, I think Thaxton beats him on points for the domestic lightweight title.

Mitchell: I've always had my doubts. I know a lot of people were turned off of him from the start, with his bullying of smaller opponents. Myself, I don't really have anything against him having an 'attitude', as it were. But I really don't rate him that highly. There are moments of class, certainly, but he is not the puncher ITV would have you believe, his defence is seriously lacking, and he has been babied more than any fighter I can think of in recent memory. Right now, I want to see him in with Carl Johanneson. I think Carl would expose that leaky defence, and stop Mitchell late, to be honest. But if Kevin won that, I'd be happy to admit I was wrong. I think he needs a decent test sooner rather than later though.

Khan: For all the criticism he gets, he is the one most likely. Like everyone else, I think his competition could, and indeed should, be better. I want to see how well he stacks up to people his own size. Unlike Murray and Mitchell, I can see something about him (notably handspeed) that is world class. But he needs to show it at a higher level than he's done so far. Given the money invested in him, he's probably the most likely of all our prospects to become a 'world champion', although who he'll have to beat to do so is open to debate. I've measured Murray and Mitchell by the current domestic champions, so I'll do the same with Khan. If Khan-Thaxton was made for next weekend, I think Thaxton would outlast the golden boy. If it's made in, say, November, I think Khan can win. He has his critics, but he's also a very talented young man.

Anyway, that's my view.

Good post, my sentiments exactly.

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 28 Mar 2007, 08:35

Was impressed by O'Donnell last week.

Ally-M1 · Post by **Ally-M1** » 29 Mar 2007, 08:54

I think out of the list mentioned, Khan has the most potential to go places...