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chris s wrote:

Jeff Thomas wrote:Webb doesn't want to fight Brian, its been off for days. He wants a gimme first defence.

Think you are wrong there Jeff

Thats what I heard. Brians name was thrown into the mix and they made the match for SEPTEMBER!!! However Webb has since decided that he would prefer someone less challenging for a voluntary first defence and has opted for Hammond or Concepcion... Prince Arrons name is also being mentioned. Could be wrong, as is always the case when dealing with rumours but thats what seems to be occuring.

Webb was one of the first people to try and get hold of Brian following the Rushton bout, having being through similar after his bout with Gilbert Eastman. Thats real class.

Wax On wrote:I'd fancy Webb. Don't think Rose has much power and have seen him look vulnerable.

Also, think Steve Wood should be pushing Matvienko for fights at this level now!

Brian does have a bit of a dig on him so people shouldnt under estimate his power, the only time i have ever seen him vunerable EVER was when he was caught flush with a very hard punch against mano salari in which he fought back very well to get a draw, had tge fight been an 8 rounder he wouldve won the fight.

All due respect Alex is a nice lad very game and a trier but hes not in the same class as Brian ;)

gmanji wrote:

Wax On wrote:I'd fancy Webb. Don't think Rose has much power and have seen him look vulnerable.

Also, think Steve Wood should be pushing Matvienko for fights at this level now!

Brian does have a bit of a dig on him so people shouldnt under estimate his power, the only time i have ever seen him vunerable EVER was when he was caught flush with a very hard punch against mano salari in which he fought back very well to get a draw, had tge fight been an 8 rounder he wouldve won the fight.

All due respect Alex is a nice lad very game and a trier but hes not in the same class as Brian ;)

Salari won that fight IMO and most others there. As for Matvienko I think Alex would grind him down and would be far too strong. Yes he has an excellent jab, but his fights just dont excite me at all.

davidas wrote:

gmanji wrote:

Wax On wrote:I'd fancy Webb. Don't think Rose has much power and have seen him look vulnerable.

Also, think Steve Wood should be pushing Matvienko for fights at this level now!

Brian does have a bit of a dig on him so people shouldnt under estimate his power, the only time i have ever seen him vunerable EVER was when he was caught flush with a very hard punch against mano salari in which he fought back very well to get a draw, had tge fight been an 8 rounder he wouldve won the fight.

All due respect Alex is a nice lad very game and a trier but hes not in the same class as Brian ;)

Salari won that fight IMO and most others there. As for Matvienko I think Alex would grind him down and would be far too strong. Yes he has an excellent jab, but his fights just dont excite me at all.

Were all entitled to our opinion, Brian did have an off night that night, I thought a Draw was a fair result. His mind was on his holiday which was booked the day after, schoolboy error.

If Steve Wood thought Alex would have a better chance of winning a British Title he would be in the mix for it and not Brian.

Old bones Ian wrote:

diggler wrote:its a shame joe selkirk hanst had more fights think he beats everyone domesticly

How come he hasn't fought much? pro for almost 2 years and only 4 fights.

Hand injuries I think mate.

Shame really, because he's gonna' wipe up domestically.

Old bones Ian wrote:

diggler wrote:its a shame joe selkirk hanst had more fights think he beats everyone domesticly

How come he hasn't fought much? pro for almost 2 years and only 4 fights.

He had a career threating hand injury hopefully its all sorted now

gmanji wrote:

davidas wrote:

gmanji wrote: Brian does have a bit of a dig on him so people shouldnt under estimate his power, the only time i have ever seen him vunerable EVER was when he was caught flush with a very hard punch against mano salari in which he fought back very well to get a draw, had tge fight been an 8 rounder he wouldve won the fight.

All due respect Alex is a nice lad very game and a trier but hes not in the same class as Brian ;)

Salari won that fight IMO and most others there. As for Matvienko I think Alex would grind him down and would be far too strong. Yes he has an excellent jab, but his fights just dont excite me at all.

Were all entitled to our opinion, Brian did have an off night that night, I thought a Draw was a fair result. His mind was on his holiday which was booked the day after, schoolboy error.

If Steve Wood thought Alex would have a better chance of winning a British Title he would be in the mix for it and not Brian.

Alex is/was in the mix for it. He's got a number 7 ranking I think now and is getting better. I want Rose to win this dont get me wrong, Id just like to see him a bit more explosive I suppose, and have at times been frustrated (but maybe that comes with experience). Be a good clash of styles should him and Alex match up down the line.

davidas wrote:

gmanji wrote:

Wax On wrote:I'd fancy Webb. Don't think Rose has much power and have seen him look vulnerable.

Also, think Steve Wood should be pushing Matvienko for fights at this level now!

Brian does have a bit of a dig on him so people shouldnt under estimate his power, the only time i have ever seen him vunerable EVER was when he was caught flush with a very hard punch against mano salari in which he fought back very well to get a draw, had tge fight been an 8 rounder he wouldve won the fight.

All due respect Alex is a nice lad very game and a trier but hes not in the same class as Brian ;)

Salari won that fight IMO and most others there. As for Matvienko I think Alex would grind him down and would be far too strong. Yes he has an excellent jab, but his fights just dont excite me at all.

It would be a good boxer v brawler type match up, but I don't think you can underestimate Alex's toughness and chin. I also think he'd be too strong and get to Rose late. Lets hope we get to see them matched up at some point as the local Blackpool v Bolton matchup would be make it a great atmosphere!!

It should be a big year for both of them with a bit of luck!!

I sincerely doubt Steve Wood would have any interest in making that fight happen for obvious reasons. The only reason why that fight would happen is if one of them were a major title holder.

Rose and Arron sparred for Prizefighter, and both seem to be up for the fight. Makes you wonder how them sparring sessions went doesnt it?

BellatorGero wrote:Rose and Arron sparred for Prizefighter, and both seem to be up for the fight. Makes you wonder how them sparring sessions went doesnt it?

i have been told by a mutual mate of me and brian though been told not to spill

all i'll say is i pick rose to win D

if one had been dominant you'd have thought the other wouldt want the fight. But both apprear up for it, so doesn't make sense. They both must have thought they had the measure of the other.

The fight now is deffo on think its september fight has been finalised think its ment to be september now .

mitchellrose20 wrote:The fight now is deffo on think its september fight has been finalised think its ment to be september now .

Mitchell Rose wonder ir ur brians brother haha

jwrench wrote:

mitchellrose20 wrote:The fight now is deffo on think its september fight has been finalised think its ment to be september now .

Mitchell Rose wonder ir ur brians brother haha

Brian doesn't have a brother, Mitchell Smith is just a big fan from Blackpool who changed his name so he could be just like Brian.

True Story.

people keep talking about brian not having any power and thats why sam webb would beat him, well im 100% sure that sam webb has stopped the same amount of people than bri and has had more fights than him soo thats a silly post if u ask me.. i think bri will stop sam webb on cuts late on in the fight due to his world class accuracy..

davidas wrote:Rose fights make me zzzzzzzzz

Don't think you saw him break me,bit by bit.i boxed brian and let me tell you,he's a very well schooled boxer.He hurt me with every shot.and our fight was exciting.i have nothing but respect for him,that fight even though it took place at 1.30am,was a belter bout for spectators. DD

brum_brum_08 wrote:Rose outclassed alex in the amateurs, he beat him easily as a senior and dont think he would have much trouble beating him as a pro.... he would set the pace of the fight and keep him on the end of his jab for the 1st 6 rounds breaking him down and stopping just like he did rushton for the central area title

theres sumthing fishy about you brum brum!

I think Rose beats Webb, he is underated and like others have said his power is too, sam is also a good fighter too obviously to be British champion and to beat Anthony Small who has got some great wins but i feel he will get stopped late on.