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In reply to an earlier question about the Olympics. Yes, Frankie wins gold if he avoids the Mars bars.
This is a different Frankie. Johnny is right, we've not seen anything like his best yet.

Adios.

I don't agree that Steve Williams would be step down from Jason Cook at all.

No way did Cook deserve a draw against Daws. Cook's a very good boxer and can be dangerous. He's some way past his best, flags after the half way point and is vulnerable to the stomach. He cheated Gary Reid out of genuine stoppage win....from a body shot.

I maintain Cook's a good match and I'm looking forward to it, but Steve Williams is improving and taking tough matches in a short pro career. No way did he come close to beating Daws, but he put in a tremendous effort until his corner withdrew him.

Gavin v Williams for the English title seems a natural to me, with loads of respect to be gained for the winner and, surely, a guaranteed shot at the British title.

One more thing. Win, lose or draw Steve Williams will not be any easy nights work (assuming it happens in the next 3/4 months).

THEBUTCH wrote:Gavin v Williams for the English title seems a natural to me, with loads of respect to be gained for the winner and, surely, a guaranteed shot at the British title.

Nigel Wright is the English champion at Light Welterweight. He deserves to be involved in any British title eliminators as much or more than Gavin or Williams.

I think Gavin has to be winning fights like this comfortably if he is to go anywhere at world level. Of course this is a step up in class and yes Cook can punch but I'd expect Gavin to win convincingly.

Frankie Gavin is very talented and has worked very hard to hone those talents. This is boxing though! There's many a 'sure thing' been upended; while I don't think that Jason has the tools to do that it seems that most are expecting every bout Frankie has to be an exhibition, a breeze. I am sure that while it's likely that Gavin will get to world class he will have to fight his way there. There are men boxing at British and European level who are not likely to roll over and be the straight man for Frankie. Cook will ask some questions early on and there have been top class prospects done with one punch before.

Remember, people. I'm one of the few that think Gavin's going to be a disappointment.

I enjoy watching him box; he's cool headed and knows what he's doing. It'd be good if he gets to the top, he's likeable and presentable. The thing is he's to have to box his way to the top against men who want what he wants. Some of us are getting carried away and imagining him boxing beautifully to the World Title, no problems. I can't see it being quite that way. The Cook bout is a good match up, Jason's a strong man; he's at a good level and won't go to pieces under the lights. I hope the bout answers a few questions.

hurlock wrote:

Dioufy wrote:Better how?

that he has been active & dont need to boil down to lww.

maybe cook aint been in the gym & has been given grace due to late notice & might be a bag of pooh??? are you suggesting he is un-proffesional & wont be at the races.

cooky was preparing for a fight on the 5th march, so he is in pretty good nick

I'm sure this fight will show frankie to be top drawer. Cook is a good fighter no doubt , I'm glad I never got to face Gavin , though I maybe would have gave him the run around over 4.he will show he,ll get to world class I think

I've seen Frankie in with bigger and better than Cook and he takes people apart, I've said from day 1 Frankie is the best prospect in world boxing and let's not forget Cook is a former European Champion too, expect to see Frankies fast hands and feet expose Cook... 2011 will be Frankies year I firmly believe that!!

Dioufy wrote:Remember, people. I'm one of the few that think Gavin's going to be a disappointment.

Prepare to be disappointed.

Trevor Nerwall (Smith) was a Brum fighter who upset Jason Cook early in his career - Trev did it with a bang; Gavin is a Brum fighter who is going to beat Jason at the tail end of his career but I expect a controlled and measured performance from the Yardley based counter puncher.

Gavin to stop Cook late with body shots for me...

does this fight deserve to be top of bill?????????????

oscar wrote:does this fight deserve to be top of bill?????????????

As a late replacement to the Bellew fight, undoubtedly yes.

oscar wrote:does this fight deserve to be top of bill?????????????

It is a weak main event.

only an idiot rights off cook :!:

its a decent match up.

gavin will stop cook on body shots,he will also beat ste williams easy a think,an shud do if hes goin anywere.nigel wright an ste williams both suitable opponents after cook so lets wait an see

TerribleTerry wrote:

oscar wrote:does this fight deserve to be top of bill?????????????

As a late replacement to the Bellew fight, undoubtedly yes.

It is a decent last minute replacement, but not worthy of topping a live tv bill.

If someone at Sky had a pair of balls, they'd have fcked this one off and put the Hennessey show on on Saturday. 4 quality, evenly matched fights (on paper anyway) as opposed to one at York Hall.

hurlock wrote:only an idiot rights off cook :!:

its a decent match up.

Irony?

I think it is a good match up and am looking forward to it. Should show us a bit more about Gavin

WestEndRiot wrote:

TerribleTerry wrote:

oscar wrote:does this fight deserve to be top of bill?????????????

As a late replacement to the Bellew fight, undoubtedly yes.

It is a decent last minute replacement, but not worthy of topping a live tv bill.

If someone at Sky had a pair of balls, they'd have fcked this one off and put the Hennessey show on on Saturday. 4 quality, evenly matched fights (on paper anyway) as opposed to one at York Hall.

Which one is the good fight at York Hall,Gavin's or Big Larry's?I am interested in both.

This bill aint that great, where is jamie cox?

FIGHT # 1 – 18:30 HRS
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Welterweight Contest
AHMET PATTERSON V WAYNE DOWNING
(Dulwich / Turkey) (West Bromwich)
1-0-0 (0) 5-13-0 (1)

FIGHT # 2 – 18:50 HRS
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Super-Featherweight Contest
BILLY MORGAN V ROBIN DEAKIN
(Canning Town) (Crawley)
1-0-0 (0) 1-26-0

FIGHT # 3 – 19:10 HRS
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Welterweight Contest
BRADLEY SKEETE V JOHNNY GREAVES
(Penge) (West Ham)
1-0-0 (0) 3-60-0 (1)

FIGHT # 4 – 19:30 HRS
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Welterweight Contest
FREDDIE TURNER V BILLY SMITH
(Canning Town) (Stourport)
2-0-0 (0) 12-88-2

SKY LIVE BROADCAST COMMENCES @ 20:00 HRS

FIGHT # 5 – 20:10 HRS
THE VACANT SOUTHERN AREA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
10 X 3 Minute Rounds
LARRY OLUBAMIWO V JOHN McDERMOTT
(Hackney) (Horndon)
The Champion The Challenger
10-1-0 (9) 25-7-0 (16)

FIGHT # 6 – LIVE SWING
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Welterweight Contest
RONNIE HEFFRON V KEVIN McCAULEY
(Oldham) (Halesowen)
4-0-0 (3) 9-21-3 (0)

FIGHT # 7 – 22:00 HRS
Official Eliminator for The British Welterweight Championship
12 X 3 Minute Rounds @ 147 lbs
FRANKIE GAVIN V JASON COOK
(Birmingham, England) (Maestag, Wales)
2007 World Amateur Champion Former European/IBO
8-0-0 (7) Champion
Welsh Champion
27-3-1 (14)

the question with cook is will he carry the power to 147lb? what we got to remember aswell with cook is he was european champ at 135lb,if cook doesnt land on gavin(not saying gavin hasnt got a good chin)within the first 5 round gavin will run out the winner.imo

Fight at Welterweight then presumably Cookie could not get down to 140 at such short notice, although thats just my assumpton

Fancy Gavin strongly here and by stoppage by half way, he is simply too good and too accurate for Cook, yes Jason has the power to trouble most but if Gavin
lives the sport right he will go all the way, he has that quality that you don't see very often and for me its just a case of when they let him off the
leash, really rate this lad as you can probably tell.

freddydoesdallas wrote:

hurlock wrote:only an idiot rights off cook :!:

its a decent match up.

Irony?

I think it is a good match up and am looking forward to it. Should show us a bit more about Gavin

all im saying is that this fight aint one way traffic like some are suggesting. cook is a step up & gavins best opponent to date.but i favour gavin & hope he use's his brain.

I'm pretty sure he was only having a dig at you using the wrong version of 'writes' Hurlock.

Scottrf wrote:I'm pretty sure he was only having a dig at you using the wrong version of 'writes' Hurlock.

haha i bet he dont have a gse in art :!: