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Benelio wrote:would Briggs even be granted a license over here?

leforge wrote:

exittored wrote:There is no way there are 8 GB/UK Heavyweights who would either be available or willing to take part in the June edition of Prizefighter unless they scrape the very bottom of the barrel so i'm going to presume that it's an international version.

Being realistic as there's no point naming guys who have a ranking or world title ambitions i think the following 8 guys could be convinced to take part especially with a guranteed upfront basic win or lose.

1. Shannon Briggs - gives him a chance to put some quick wins together and put him self back in world title contention.
2. Travis Walker - always makes for exciting fights and would fancy his chances in a competition like this.
3. Sam Sexton - if he loses to Price and dosen't get KO'd then this would make sense for him.
4. Alex Leapai- exciting fighter who probably knows he'll never get a world title shot now.
5. Martin Rogan - could be interested in becoming the first 2 time Prizefighter champion.
6. Larry Olubamiwo - he really needs to give Prizefighter a go at this stage of his career.
7. Tom Dallas - last chance saloon.
8. Jameel McCline - big puncher with limited stamina so could be interested in the 3 round format.

It is an international one. You named so good names lose Dallas replace with Pajikc.Also Rogan with Perez. Sexton with Sprott and that be a good line up.

exittored wrote:

Benelio wrote:would Briggs even be granted a license over here?

Briggs and McCline would get licensed and more importantly get visas to fight over here but McCall would fail on both counts due to a failed MOR scan and his previous criminal record.

DavidPayne wrote:Much though I'd love to see a International Tournament featuring Botha, Briggs, McCline, Tua, McCall and all the names mentioned.

Three words come to mind.

Get fkking real.

Khaosai-Galaxy wrote:

DavidPayne wrote:Much though I'd love to see a International Tournament featuring Botha, Briggs, McCline, Tua, McCall and all the names mentioned.

Three words come to mind.

Get fkking real.

Didnt HBO or someone seriously float the idea of a Legends prizefighter with Tyson, Lewis, Holyfield, Bowe etc?

It was going to be staged in Dubai, or something.

keithmoonhangover wrote:

Khaosai-Galaxy wrote:

DavidPayne wrote:Much though I'd love to see a International Tournament featuring Botha, Briggs, McCline, Tua, McCall and all the names mentioned.

Three words come to mind.

Get fkking real.

Didnt HBO or someone seriously float the idea of a Legends prizefighter with Tyson, Lewis, Holyfield, Bowe etc?

It was going to be staged in Dubai, or something.

Tyson said it was a good idea, but he didn't want to take part.

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Khaosai-Galaxy wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote:

Khaosai-Galaxy wrote: Didnt HBO or someone seriously float the idea of a Legends prizefighter with Tyson, Lewis, Holyfield, Bowe etc?

It was going to be staged in Dubai, or something.

Tyson said it was a good idea, but he didn't want to take part.

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I do this at work all the time. Whenever a new project comes up i always ask "will i have to do anything?"

If they say no, then i tell them its a great idea.

Fat Git wrote:

MachoMan09 wrote:

DavidPayne wrote: Meehan is a Kiwi, non?

Non. He was born in NZ, looks like he's from NZ but he's a naturalised Aussie, I think.

He was born in Fiji - and as Fiji was a British colony when he was born - is technically British! :P

oliverfennell wrote:

Fat Git wrote:

MachoMan09 wrote: Non. He was born in NZ, looks like he's from NZ but he's a naturalised Aussie, I think.

He was born in Fiji - and as Fiji was a British colony when he was born - is technically British! :P

So FOUR countries can claim him!

Anyway to answer the question, he is officially credited with being the only Australian to challenge for a major world heavyweight championship.

exittored wrote: i don't want to see Sprott in the competition again as he's too boring for the format.

Khaosai-Galaxy wrote:

oliverfennell wrote:

Fat Git wrote: He was born in Fiji - and as Fiji was a British colony when he was born - is technically British! :P

So FOUR countries can claim him!

Anyway to answer the question, he is officially credited with being the only Australian to challenge for a major world heavyweight championship.

Not Bugner?

oliverfennell wrote:

Khaosai-Galaxy wrote:

oliverfennell wrote: So FOUR countries can claim him!

Anyway to answer the question, he is officially credited with being the only Australian to challenge for a major world heavyweight championship.

Not Bugner?

He was still entirely British when he fought for legit titles. By the time he was WBF champ, he was Aussie.