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Rogan and Sexton set for re-match


Martin Rogan looks set for a re-match with Commonwealth heavyweight champion Sam Sexton in Belfast in September.

Sexton clinched the Commonwealth belt by beating Rogan last month after a doctor ruled that the Belfast man was unfit to continue in the eighth round.

Rogan had Sexton in trouble on several occasions prior to the stoppage.

The Belfast fighter's trainer John Breen says contracts have been drawn up for a fight and that a bout is on the cards for the Odyssey Arena.

BBC Sport understands that mooted dates are Friday 11 September and Saturday 19 September.

In the May bout, Rogan, 38, had the 25-year-old Sexton out on his feet in round eight but hesitated to go in for the kill.

Sexton had a further opportunity to recover when he lost his gumshield and as soon as the fight restarted the doctor ruled that Rogan, whose left eye had almost completely closed, was unfit to continue.

After suffering his first defeat in 13 professional fights, Rogan was highly critical of referee Dave Parris' performance.

Rogan won the Commonwealth belt with a thrilling 11th-round stoppage of Matt Skelton in February.

a. great news - its my wedding in Ireland on the 12th and I may just be able to get to Belfast on the 11th

b. whats the source for this info?

Fvcking excellent

Frankie still desperate to see if Sky are interested in Saturday boxing.

It will be Friday, unless Khan is making the first defence of his title.

Great news Rogan will win this one he now knows he has the power to hurt Sexton and Sexton also knows that and it was obvious Sexton really didnt want a rematch so that gives Rogan the pshcoligical advantage I think a 4th round KO for Rogan this time

sligobhoy67 wrote:a. great news - its my wedding in Ireland on the 12th and I may just be able to get to Belfast on the 11th

b. whats the source for this info?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/8095364.stm

Gonna be a busy month with Haye and Froch fighting.

Makes total sense. Had to happen, really.

Only right that this is going ahead , it would have been an insult to the fans if it didnt

Yep, excellent news. I'm sure it'll have some drama again.

Congratulations, Sligo.

This fight re-match is needed I agree - just to shut the critics up and settle it, again, as I said first time around, Sexton will win, Rogan caught him yes, as he was running on last hopes due to his eye. Basically things are gonna be set up for Sexton to loose, theres not realy ranking benefit for Sexton in this one, and even if he does do a sweet number on Rogan, people will still be jabbering on about the contraversy of their first fight.

The fact that they are planning of staging it in Belfast again, I think is an injustice to Sexton. The Belfast fans were spitting on Sexton pre-fight and throwing things at him as he walked past them. Plus Sextons been to the lions den and came out, all be it having gone through the toughest fight in his career, he boxed great and all boxers get caught - he still won.

This should be held in London as Sexton is the champ now so it will be a more mutual stage, that will also bring the big city fans out, the transport from Belfast to London is excellent and more affordable for Sexton's horde of Norwich fans.

But then I guess THE ALLEGEDLY FW is just thinking 'cash cash' rather then about Sextons fans, chances and future, it's clear he doesn't really give a damn about either of these 2 fighters and would rather be bed buddies with Del Boy and Amir.

BRING IT ON, IN LONDON! Sexton stops him again!

I can't pick this one. In the first fight, I went for Rogan to come from behind and win, which he nearly did, but now we have seen just how much Sexton can hurt Rogan. I think I have to go for a Rogan win after what happened just before it got stopped. Rogan seems to be able to fight on when hurt, but Sexton can't. Surely Rogan will catch up to Sexton and knock him out, but Sexton was out-boxing him and had him hurt. It's a tough fight to predict.

And can anyone say with 100% accuracy how Rogan's injury occured? To me, I would say a head-clash.

Ed Simons said in the post-fight presser that if the rematch was in Belfast then they would need to find a bigger arena than the Odyssey to meet demand

glad this is happening.Rogan deserves to have the opportiunity to reclaim his title although im also of the opinion that sexton will win again.

cracking atmosphere they have in ireland and obviously it makes financial sense i just hope the winner doesnt have to fight danny williams

Asterix wrote:Yep, excellent news. I'm sure it'll have some drama again.

Congratulations, Sligo.

thanks Asterix

terrez wrote:This fight re-match is needed I agree - just to shut the critics up and settle it, again, as I said first time around, Sexton will win, Rogan caught him yes, as he was running on last hopes due to his eye. Basically things are gonna be set up for Sexton to loose, theres not realy ranking benefit for Sexton in this one, and even if he does do a sweet number on Rogan, people will still be jabbering on about the contraversy of their first fight.

The fact that they are planning of staging it in Belfast again, I think is an injustice to Sexton. The Belfast fans were spitting on Sexton pre-fight and throwing things at him as he walked past them. Plus Sextons been to the lions den and came out, all be it having gone through the toughest fight in his career, he boxed great and all boxers get caught - he still won.

This should be held in London as Sexton is the champ now so it will be a more mutual stage, that will also bring the big city fans out, the transport from Belfast to London is excellent and more affordable for Sexton's horde of Norwich fans.

But then I guess THE ALLEGEDLY FW is just thinking 'cash cash' rather then about Sextons fans, chances and future, it's clear he doesn't really give a damn about either of these 2 fighters and would rather be bed buddies with Del Boy and Amir.

BRING IT ON, IN LONDON! Sexton stops him again!

Lots of BS in that post - I bolded the most stinky pieces!

sligobhoy67 wrote:

terrez wrote:This fight re-match is needed I agree - just to shut the critics up and settle it, again, as I said first time around, Sexton will win, Rogan caught him yes, as he was running on last hopes due to his eye. Basically things are gonna be set up for Sexton to loose, theres not realy ranking benefit for Sexton in this one, and even if he does do a sweet number on Rogan, people will still be jabbering on about the contraversy of their first fight.

The fact that they are planning of staging it in Belfast again, I think is an injustice to Sexton. The Belfast fans were spitting on Sexton pre-fight and throwing things at him as he walked past them. Plus Sextons been to the lions den and came out, all be it having gone through the toughest fight in his career, he boxed great and all boxers get caught - he still won.

This should be held in London as Sexton is the champ now so it will be a more mutual stage, that will also bring the big city fans out, the transport from Belfast to London is excellent and more affordable for Sexton's horde of Norwich fans.

But then I guess THE ALLEGEDLY FW is just thinking 'cash cash' rather then about Sextons fans, chances and future, it's clear he doesn't really give a damn about either of these 2 fighters and would rather be bed buddies with Del Boy and Amir.

BRING IT ON, IN LONDON! Sexton stops him again!

Lots of BS in that post - I bolded the most stinky pieces!

You went easy on him.

lirva wrote:

sligobhoy67 wrote:

terrez wrote:This fight re-match is needed I agree - just to shut the critics up and settle it, again, as I said first time around, Sexton will win, Rogan caught him yes, as he was running on last hopes due to his eye. Basically things are gonna be set up for Sexton to loose, theres not realy ranking benefit for Sexton in this one, and even if he does do a sweet number on Rogan, people will still be jabbering on about the contraversy of their first fight.

The fact that they are planning of staging it in Belfast again, I think is an injustice to Sexton. The Belfast fans were spitting on Sexton pre-fight and throwing things at him as he walked past them. Plus Sextons been to the lions den and came out, all be it having gone through the toughest fight in his career, he boxed great and all boxers get caught - he still won.

This should be held in London as Sexton is the champ now so it will be a more mutual stage, that will also bring the big city fans out, the transport from Belfast to London is excellent and more affordable for Sexton's horde of Norwich fans.

But then I guess THE ALLEGEDLY FW is just thinking 'cash cash' rather then about Sextons fans, chances and future, it's clear he doesn't really give a damn about either of these 2 fighters and would rather be bed buddies with Del Boy and Amir.

BRING IT ON, IN LONDON! Sexton stops him again!

Lots of BS in that post - I bolded the most stinky pieces!

You went easy on him.

sure its a Friday night and I am sure he is a nice guy in real life!

Great fight. Had to happen.

Sexton stops Rogan in the mid rounds. He had him hurt on a few occasions last time but didn't go in for the kill. I think he will this time and is by far the superior boxer (although Rogan does have tremendous heart).

Should have been in Norwich though

rogan gonna win by ko inside two

In a perfect world, it being in England is the next logical step. But it won't sell out like it would in the arena in Belfast.

I think Rogan will stop him in 6.

Rogan now knows he has the power to hurt Sexton so he will fancy his chances and Sexton also knows Rogan can hurt him so he will be wary off his punches so I think he'll be negative and get stopped around the 5th

Any news on the purse bids that went out yesterday? I reckon it'll be a seller wherever it ends up.

Will be an eliminator for Williams' British title also.

there both promoted by allegedly so it will be where he decides i reckon itl be in belfast again as rogans a big ticket seller

Hope its in Belfast the atmosphere was amazing i really fancy Rogan for this one he knows he's got the power to hurt Sexton so will go for it and Sexton also knows Rogan has the power to hurt him so might be negative imo