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The_Don1 wrote:I thought Alex Arthur was with Hatton promotions now? FW's site suggests not, what happened there anyone?

Horse wrote:

The_Don1 wrote:I thought Alex Arthur was with Hatton promotions now? FW's site suggests not, what happened there anyone?

Arthur left Hatton to rejoin Warren.

yiddo14 wrote:Was Mitchell really blown up that big though?

I mean, Fwanky got a hell of a lot of big name prospects involved(and the likes of Danny WIlliams) to help shift tickets for Mitchell-Katsidis in my opinion.

Before that he was never really a big draw and he never really beat a top fighter, Prescott since Khan and before Khan has nothing at all to shout about. As time passes it seems Prescott just hit the jackpot that night.

Mitchell is a good fighter of course, good to watch and he can come again. I don't see no problems with him starting a few rungs down the ladder again either. It's what should happen. The only guys that go from title loss to fighting at a similar level are those that have been floating around the top level for a while and even then, none would go staright back in at the top level after being battered like Kevin was against Katsidis.

It's all about levels. Just because it's clear he won't reach the very top doesn't mean he can't have a damn fine career and earn a fair whack in the process...surely the railways can wait for a few years?

Former world title challenger Kevin Mitchell is still waiting for the go ahead to box again.

The WBO lightweight title contender - who lost against Michael Katsidis in May - complained of an eye problem after the fight.

Mitchell is hoping to be back in action by the end of the year, subject to medical approval.

goldenears wrote:

Bomber 1 wrote:Mitchell Vs Murray is for me the best fight possible... MEN Arena hopefully early next year...

we'd all love to see that fight pal but why would Murray take that now unless it was a World Title defence and Mitchell had worked his way up the rankings? It's the obvious fight for the public but as you know yourself, the question is does it make business sense with the way their careers are on different trajectories now? Murray's camp seemed to make noises about Mitchell getting opportunities before Murray did, so whether they'll feel like giving Mitchell an opportunity now that Murray is finally getting a sniff of big fights is unlikely wouldn't you think?

carlbcfc wrote:Murry would pick up some major support facing Mitchell should he win. I think there is more fan potential with Murray. Fans = money!

Terrrrry wrote:Wouldn't be surprised if F Warren sets him up with someone who's fought at world level, but is on the wane. Someone like Rocky Juarez would be ideal, just as Fagan and then Barrera were for Khan when he was rebuilding his reputation. He may well be given a dolly fight first, though.

With the right approach (in & outside the ring), ie not trying to go toe-to-toe with proven world level fighters like Katsidis, I still feel Mitchell has something to offer on the world stage.

It still baffles me to this day why he went looking for a tear up with Katsidis. Surely Jimmy Tibbs knew better?

Rockys gum shield wrote:Because he believed in his own hype when everyone from here to china had known he was a european level fighter at best.

Terrrrry wrote: It still baffles me to this day why he went looking for a tear up with Katsidis. Surely Jimmy Tibbs knew better?

Terrrrry wrote:
It still baffles me to this day why he went looking for a tear up with Katsidis. Surely Jimmy Tibbs knew better?

yid14 wrote:He was at york hall for prizefighter, seemed a nice bloke very chatty with everyone.

mugabi wrote:

goldenears wrote:Headlining a fight at a football stadium to the wilderness in 3 rounds. Now the Alex Arthur fight hasn't come off, how does he fight anyone at domestic level that even looks remotely interesting given the level he was at? And how long can he wait?

Murray doesn't need him now and will have bigger fish to fry. Is he even back in training?

I feel for the lad, his performance against Prescott was punch perfect and he went a long time and a lot of fights unbeaten and came unstuck against a beast in Katsidis, though he was underprepared and fought the wrong fight.

Seems a good lad in all his interviews etc. I hope he gets a 2nd wind

It was as heartbreaking a loss as Ive seen. To get butchered like that in front of 20,000 of your own supporters in your local turf in such a celebratory fashion. I really think the requirement these days for dancing girls, rappers and baloons to accompany a boxers entrance these days is not for every boxer......clearly it isnt Kevins style....and it got to him.......wheras a Katsides who may only have been a few years older but looks far older more grizzled more used to it next to the baby faced Mitchell..............LOOK MItchell is a fantastic talent and a great kid he can really fight...and i firmly beleive he will go back to the drawing board and come back strog....he took on a guy many others wouldnt in Katsidis ....Nigel Benn suffered a loss to Watson and came back I think Kevin can if he can overcome his demons

J wrote:i think unfortunately unless kevin bulks up some how, he just looks like one of those fighters who is between weights, too big for SF and too small for LW.