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My issues as well about Derry he is tall enough for lightweight, but does he have the strength? Would have gone to Salford to watch, but unfortunatley have a wedding to go to that night!

derry wrote:

Bomber 1 wrote:Good Luck mate, Im sure you'll do well, Change is as goodd as a rest sometiimes...

cheers champ speak soon mate need u to pop down my academy to show the kids your belt and have a chat with them cheers mate x

Anytime ya know that... Just call me mate...

Not sure at all. Did you struggle to make the weight? If you did and you were drained at SF it makes sense to go up. You have the height for LW but its a tough division with some pretty strong lads. I think you need to test the waters and see how you feel after 8 hard rounds before getting into the mix with the best in Britain. Lets just hope this weight suits you better and you do well. Good luck with your fresh start but dont be in too much of a rush. You are young enough to take your time. You definately need 3 or 4 confidence booster fights to get you going again before going for a title. Keep busy, and good luck for the future.

WildWaylon wrote:Not sure at all. Did you struggle to make the weight? If you did and you were drained at SF it makes sense to go up. You have the height for LW but its a tough division with some pretty strong lads. I think you need to test the waters and see how you feel after 8 hard rounds before getting into the mix with the best in Britain. Lets just hope this weight suits you better and you do well. Good luck with your fresh start but dont be in too much of a rush. You are young enough to take your time. You definately need 3 or 4 confidence booster fights to get you going again before going for a title. Keep busy, and good luck for the future.

very decent post and i agree, i think this time derry nos exactly what to do and hes ready to do it best of luck mate.

WildWaylon wrote:Not sure at all. Did you struggle to make the weight? If you did and you were drained at SF it makes sense to go up. You have the height for LW but its a tough division with some pretty strong lads. I think you need to test the waters and see how you feel after 8 hard rounds before getting into the mix with the best in Britain. Lets just hope this weight suits you better and you do well. Good luck with your fresh start but dont be in too much of a rush. You are young enough to take your time. You definately need 3 or 4 confidence booster fights to get you going again before going for a title. Keep busy, and good luck for the future.

its a hard one wen u say did i struggle with the weight i got down to the weight and have never failed on the scales but its as the fight goes on and come the 5 round my body was gettin tired , have been with a strenth and condition coach for 2 years now nd the last 10 months have been lifting heavy weights am using john moorse uni in lpool and getti the best coaching in there , as have said i feel big and strong at the weight i usually spar with lw anyways and handle them well so i no what to expect and if i didnt think i was big enough or good enough i wouldn be getin in there , oliver harison beleives in me so thats all count and i still beleive i have soothin to give boxing again cheers derry x

good luck with the comeback pal the problem with boxing is after a fighter loses a couple of fights all of a sudden they are rubbish or never any good in the first place if you still believe you have got it sod what people say or think you have had a good rest so i assume the batteries are charged up and your ready to go the lightweight division is looking very hot at the min theres some great fights out there for you good luck

derry wrote:

WildWaylon wrote:Not sure at all. Did you struggle to make the weight? If you did and you were drained at SF it makes sense to go up. You have the height for LW but its a tough division with some pretty strong lads. I think you need to test the waters and see how you feel after 8 hard rounds before getting into the mix with the best in Britain. Lets just hope this weight suits you better and you do well. Good luck with your fresh start but dont be in too much of a rush. You are young enough to take your time. You definately need 3 or 4 confidence booster fights to get you going again before going for a title. Keep busy, and good luck for the future.

its a hard one wen u say did i struggle with the weight i got down to the weight and have never failed on the scales but its as the fight goes on and come the 5 round my body was gettin tired , have been with a strenth and condition coach for 2 years now nd the last 10 months have been lifting heavy weights am using john moorse uni in lpool and getti the best coaching in there , as have said i feel big and strong at the weight i usually spar with lw anyways and handle them well so i no what to expect and if i didnt think i was big enough or good enough i wouldn be getin in there , oliver harison beleives in me so thats all count and i still beleive i have soothin to give boxing again cheers derry x

nice reply cheers, good luck Derry

I watched Derry's last fight on site and he looked shocking. Everyone knows that Scott isn't a puncher yet after a couple warming up rounds, he walked through Derry, teed him up and kept bombing till the referee had seen enough.

Its possible this lack of punch resistance is down to weight making, but i'm not so sure. Being brutally honest i just think Derry is fighting on empty now, after some very good wins earlier in his career. I don't foresee much success at 135 against stronger and harder hitting opposition, and in all honesty i think he'll get stopped again sooner rather than later.

However i don't blame him for giving it another go, he's had a rest and is still a young man so understandable he wants to give it another whirl. I wish him all the best and i certainly wouldn't mind being proven wrong on this one.

lurkyshaka wrote:I watched Derry's last fight on site and he looked shocking. Everyone knows that Scott isn't a puncher yet after a couple warming up rounds, he walked through Derry, teed him up and kept bombing till the referee had seen enough.

Its possible this lack of punch resistance is down to weight making, but i'm not so sure. Being brutally honest i just think Derry is fighting on empty now, after some very good wins earlier in his career. I don't foresee much success at 135 against stronger and harder hitting opposition, and in all honesty i think he'll get stopped again sooner rather than later.

However i don't blame him for giving it another go, he's had a rest and is still a young man so understandable he wants to give it another whirl. I wish him all the best and i certainly wouldn't mind being proven wrong on this one.

beleive me u will be proven wrong as have said makin the weight played a big part in my losses am not here to make excuses i was beaten by choi and lyndsey but the other fight was a joke and the ref appoligised after it , plus agains scott my head and weight played a big part , but now am back bigger and better x

Good luck Derry. A few wins under your belt & who knows. I can make that date now. See you there!

derry wrote:

lurkyshaka wrote:I watched Derry's last fight on site and he looked shocking. Everyone knows that Scott isn't a puncher yet after a couple warming up rounds, he walked through Derry, teed him up and kept bombing till the referee had seen enough.

Its possible this lack of punch resistance is down to weight making, but i'm not so sure. Being brutally honest i just think Derry is fighting on empty now, after some very good wins earlier in his career. I don't foresee much success at 135 against stronger and harder hitting opposition, and in all honesty i think he'll get stopped again sooner rather than later.

However i don't blame him for giving it another go, he's had a rest and is still a young man so understandable he wants to give it another whirl. I wish him all the best and i certainly wouldn't mind being proven wrong on this one.

beleive me u will be proven wrong as have said makin the weight played a big part in my losses am not here to make excuses i was beaten by choi and lyndsey but the other fight was a joke and the ref appoligised after it , plus agains scott my head and weight played a big part , but now am back bigger and better x

Well i sincerely hope you are able to prove me wrong as you embark on your comeback. Good luck Derry.

lurkyshaka wrote:

derry wrote:

lurkyshaka wrote:I watched Derry's last fight on site and he looked shocking. Everyone knows that Scott isn't a puncher yet after a couple warming up rounds, he walked through Derry, teed him up and kept bombing till the referee had seen enough.

Its possible this lack of punch resistance is down to weight making, but i'm not so sure. Being brutally honest i just think Derry is fighting on empty now, after some very good wins earlier in his career. I don't foresee much success at 135 against stronger and harder hitting opposition, and in all honesty i think he'll get stopped again sooner rather than later.

However i don't blame him for giving it another go, he's had a rest and is still a young man so understandable he wants to give it another whirl. I wish him all the best and i certainly wouldn't mind being proven wrong on this one.

beleive me u will be proven wrong as have said makin the weight played a big part in my losses am not here to make excuses i was beaten by choi and lyndsey but the other fight was a joke and the ref appoligised after it , plus agains scott my head and weight played a big part , but now am back bigger and better x

Well i sincerely hope you are able to prove me wrong as you embark on your comeback. Good luck Derry.

cheers thamks alot

i'm gutted mate i were lookin forward to adding your name on the cv.maybe next time if u need another warm up.