Official boxrec RBR thread - Leeds bill 4th October

[jameswilson]

I've never known what to make of european title fights. In a lot of cases the opponents seem worse than the domestic level guys. Some european title fights like when Frankie fought Bundu are a genuine step up though.

The dawn of the intercontinental titles have diluted the European title a little bit. It used to be a case that the European was a good way of getting ranked top 10-15 as some of the bodies ranked the European champ regardless. Now there are so many of these ranking titles the best European fighters sometimes go other routes.

[lefty]

On a completely separate note, Nelson has really improved as a presenter.

[JimJim2009]

On a completely separate note, Nelson has really improved as a presenter.

I've noticed that, he seems to be better when left to speak freely and not follow a script. Really at ease in front of the camera doing live stuff, which can't be easy

[JimJim2009]

I've never known what to make of european title fights. In a lot of cases the opponents seem worse than the domestic level guys. Some european title fights like when Frankie fought Bundu are a genuine step up though.

The dawn of the intercontinental titles have diluted the European title a little bit. It used to be a case that the European was a good way of getting ranked top 10-15 as some of the bodies ranked the European champ regardless. Now there are so many of these ranking titles the best European fighters sometimes go other routes.

Good point, and the advantage of inter-wotsit title over European title is you can completely control the former route because you get to hand pick the opponents. I've yet to hear of an inter-continental title being vacated due to a tough mandatory that the belt holder wanted to dodge

[brilo33]

is it just me, i just cant take to josh warrington with all that leeds stuff by sky,fair enough the fans who follow him over the country you cant bad mouth them. It is like they are trying to do a ricky hatton thing again.i am Londoner not a man utd fan by the way

[Horse]

This card needed at least one more competitive fight.

Surely Hearn has a big enough stable to do better than this.

[TheCobra]

Nurse vs Ryan a top fight. The rest of the card pretty shit.

[ttornado]

http://gfycat.com/JointSereneIndianrockpython
Warrington gfy

[edgey2009]

Who are the world champions at Warringtons weight? Sorry if this has already been covered!

[Horse]

Who are the world champions at Warringtons weight? Sorry if this has already been covered!

WBC - Jhonny Gonzalez
WBO - Vasyl Lomachenko
IBF - Evgeny Gradovich
WBA - Nonito Donaire, Nicholas Walters & Jesus Marcelo Andres Cuellar

[edgey2009]

Warrington can easily become world champion with the WBA then? He will fight for one their vacant belts next?

[edgey2009]

3 Champions is nowhere near enough world title holders? There is still the WBA world European pan Asian African world title to look for

[ttornado]

WBA - Nonito Donaire, Nicholas Walters & Jesus Marcelo Andres Cuellar

With Donaire fighting Walters, does that mean the regular title will be vacant soon?

[Horse]

3 Champions is nowhere near enough world title holders? There is still the WBA world European pan Asian African world title to look for

The WBA has 4 different world titles: Super, unified, regular & interim.

I don't think they've ever dared to have 4 different WBA champs in one division before though.

[Horse]

With Donaire fighting Walters, does that mean the regular title will be vacant soon?

Doesn't the interim champ become the regular champ when that happens?

Something will become available either way I'm sure.

[ShadrachSimmo]

On a completely separate note, Nelson has really improved as a presenter.

Really? I don't think so at all. He had very few endearing moments and he rambled more than a few times.

Bin him and mccrory and get AAA in.

[mickey1975]

Mental atmosphere.

I can just picture the beaming smile on Mickey's face as he watches.

I like Josh, but am not a Leeds fan. At all. I can't stand them.

[Old Jack J]

I am a leeds fan. Family from there, yet I still cringe at the football songs at boxing.

To be fair, its selling some tickets. Thats what its about. The boxing scene in leeds is on the up.

[mickey1975]

I am a leeds fan. Family from there, yet I still cringe at the football songs at boxing.

To be fair, its selling some tickets. Thats what its about. The boxing scene in leeds is on the up.

It's going to get better. They've got some brilliant armatures.

[Old Jack J]

I am a leeds fan. Family from there, yet I still cringe at the football songs at boxing.

To be fair, its selling some tickets. Thats what its about. The boxing scene in leeds is on the up.

It's going to get better. They've got some brilliant armatures.

I believe there is strength in depth. Its fine until a leeds fighter travels to Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, hull or London. There might be some trouble then.

[mickey1975]

I am a leeds fan. Family from there, yet I still cringe at the football songs at boxing.

To be fair, its selling some tickets. Thats what its about. The boxing scene in leeds is on the up.

It's going to get better. They've got some brilliant armatures.

I believe there is strength in depth. Its fine until a leeds fighter travels to Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, hull or London. There might be some trouble then.

It would be a terrible idea to have Josh on a stacked card in Manchester. They caused enough trouble last time and it's grown ten fold since then. It will be even bigger next time.

[Andrew]

Warrington can easily become world champion with the WBA then? He will fight for one their vacant belts next?

Would be typical eddie frauding the public.

Josh is a really good young fighter. Only 23 and won the British, Commonwealth and Euro titles. though don't think the later had that much depth of opponents to chose from.

Last night was great for him to get an early stoppage unlike a fair few prospects Josh has already shown he can go perform in the championship rounds and has stamina and a good defence (Mounienne fight) just has to develop power. Does seem the atmosphere gave him that extra ruthlessness last night

I know Eddie has talked about Selby but personally don't see the rush leave a world title fight for a couple of years and focus on the Leeds arena being a full house instead of half.

[pyenest77]

I am a leeds fan. Family from there, yet I still cringe at the football songs at boxing.

To be fair, its selling some tickets. Thats what its about. The boxing scene in leeds is on the up.

It's going to get better. They've got some brilliant armatures.

I believe there is strength in depth. Its fine until a leeds fighter travels to Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, hull or London. There might be some trouble then.

There waas when Josh fought on the Murray v Crolla undercard in Mnachester

[mickey1975]

His power isn't that bad. Most of his wins are over 4 rounds or 6 against the usual suspects. He's stopped a most at 12 round level!

[handsofstone]

I thought Warrington looked excellent last night although Dieli's clearly not much cop but since beating Mouniemne for the Commonwealth i think Josh has looked flawless,its easy to get carried away with the Sky hype machine and the superb fans but for even Warrington to be winning at this level is beyond most people's expectations so just go with it and see where it takes him because he's definitely improving with each fight,i doubt whether Dieli is better than a shot Munroe or even Mouniemne and Lindsay but finding a bit of power is a massive bonus and something that will build confidence even if only psychcologically its still sure to do the world of good

I reckon another couple wins at Euro level and he'll be sure to give Selby problems


Im delighted Ryan got the Commonwealth belt last night,i bet never in his wildesr dreams he thought he'd even fight for a major belt let alone win one,it was a cracking scrap even better than expected,i thought Nurse would cruise to a decision win with only having to weather a couple storms but getting decked with jabs in the opening 2 rounds proved to be crucial,i had it 113-113 but could've went either way and over the moon Dave got it