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Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 10:50
by Rocky Balboa
Haven't heard much in respect of who he's next fighting & when he's next out?

He needs to keepp the momentum going. I know its unlikely, but I'd like to see in with the winner of Rhodes-Moore!

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 10:56
by stujones
Ranked #5 with the WBO - I would try and entice Konecny over.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 11:22
by Horse
It might sound unambitious but, I would like to see him attempt to avenge his loss to Bradley Pryce.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 11:45
by caffrey
Horse wrote:It might sound unambitious but, I would like to see him attempt to avenge his loss to Bradley Pryce.
me too actually.Then maybe a WBO shot or at least a final eliminator

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 12:15
by GazMan85
caffrey wrote:
Horse wrote:It might sound unambitious but, I would like to see him attempt to avenge his loss to Bradley Pryce.
me too actually.Then maybe a WBO shot or at least a final eliminator

After Pryce's last fight, I would love to see this. Pryce looked back to his best and I think Small has improved since his loss, so would be a good fight.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 12:37
by Tommy Gunn13
GazMan85 wrote:
caffrey wrote:
Horse wrote:It might sound unambitious but, I would like to see him attempt to avenge his loss to Bradley Pryce.
me too actually.Then maybe a WBO shot or at least a final eliminator

After Pryce's last fight, I would love to see this. Pryce looked back to his best and I think Small has improved since his loss, so would be a good fight.
Pryce only fought a journeyman....

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 13:19
by twenty six
He needs to find himself a Promotor first.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 13:22
by stujones
Small???, 26? Has he left his previous employers?

Small vs Pryce wouldn't do his WBO ranking any harm - Pryce is still ranked in the top 15 there. Although, I think with Pryce at Calzaghe promotions - there is a snow ball's chance of the fight happening. Unless, Small has left his most recent promoter.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 14:17
by ourkid1984
I'm suprised that he hasn't got a romotor sorted since his fight with Hall. He seems to have almost everything a promotor could possibly want out of a fighter, he's entertaining, a bit of a showman, he's got knock out power and he's slightly fragile to losing. Should be quite easy to market.

I think a rematch with Pryce would be a step back in the wrong direction, maybe a fight against the winner of Moore v Rhodes would be good or old man Verno Phillips to raise his profile a bit

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 14:29
by stujones
Does he sell tickets, lets not forget for the most part his fight with Hall was a stinker.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 14:31
by Horse
ourkid1984 wrote:I'm suprised that he hasn't got a romotor sorted since his fight with Hall. He seems to have almost everything a promotor could possibly want out of a fighter, he's entertaining, a bit of a showman, he's got knock out power and he's slightly fragile to losing. Should be quite easy to market.

I think a rematch with Pryce would be a step back in the wrong direction, maybe a fight against the winner of Moore v Rhodes would be good or old man Verno Phillips to raise his profile a bit
The winner of Moore vs Rhodes is the WBC mandatory challenger, so the winner is not going to fight Small.

Small is the British and Commonwealth champion, making a defence against the only fighter to have beaten him is not really a backwards step.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 14:31
by Horse
stujones wrote:Does he sell tickets, lets not forget for the most part his fight with Hall was a stinker.
I enjoyed it.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 14:33
by stujones
Compared to most Hall fights, it was dull. It was hyped (not just be Small) to be a fight of the year contender... never fulfilled that.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 14:37
by Horse
stujones wrote:Compared to most Hall fights, it was dull. It was hyped (not just be Small) to be a fight of the year contender... never fulfilled that.
That was Hall's fault. Small beat him with ease and blasted him out.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 14:45
by stujones
Small did beat him with ease, but did alot of holding early on. Hall took the fight to Small. He hardly "blasted" him out - it went 8 rounds. Small had the power to take him out earlier.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 18 Sep 2009, 14:59
by Horse
stujones wrote:Small did beat him with ease, but did alot of holding early on. Hall took the fight to Small. He hardly "blasted" him out - it went 8 rounds. Small had the power to take him out earlier.
When Small felt Hall had weakened sufficiently he finished him in style. In my opinion Small had Hall under control from the start and although Hall took the fight to Small, he did it inefficiently.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 19 Sep 2009, 06:28
by Counter-puncher
Horse wrote:
stujones wrote:Small did beat him with ease, but did alot of holding early on. Hall took the fight to Small. He hardly "blasted" him out - it went 8 rounds. Small had the power to take him out earlier.
When Small felt Hall had weakened sufficiently he finished him in style. In my opinion Small had Hall under control from the start and although Hall took the fight to Small, he did it inefficiently.
i agree

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 19 Sep 2009, 07:43
by twenty six
Small is without a Promotor that's for certain.
Agreed with your comments ourkid - so work it out for yourself why they ain't flooding to sign him.
As for a rematch with Pryce simply can't see it.
I don't think Pryce with fight at LM again.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 19 Sep 2009, 12:07
by alexpaterson
I would also like to see him fight Pryce again I like boxers who avenge their defeats but if he doesnt fight Pryce I would like to see him fight the loser of Rhodes vs Moore

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 19 Sep 2009, 12:17
by Coco
I didn't know Small is without a promoter? I presume his contract with FW has expired and they can't agree on new terms?

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 20 Sep 2009, 16:13
by twenty six
You can't agree terms if there's no offer, Coco.
He's doing the rounds to secure a deal.
However he does have a stumbling block - Wazza is still his Manager !!!

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 20 Sep 2009, 17:05
by leforge
Can't he sack his smug manager?

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 21 Sep 2009, 04:53
by forcefraser
Ryan Rhodes or Jamie Moore should be his next big fight, after a tune up.

I really rate Small, he has a bit of class about his boxing, decent power, chin and speed. I would take him over rhodes, but Moore would prove a tougher fight.

Small is the type of boxer that could do a Honeygan if given the chance. I could see him pulling off a major upset if he gets the chance against a big name stateside.

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 21 Sep 2009, 12:52
by twenty six
Leforge,
Have you ever heard the word Contract ?
No he can't sack him.
On what basis anyway ?

Re: Anthony Small?

Posted: 21 Sep 2009, 12:55
by Asterix
So Small is in a really bad situation then?