Macklin targets Pirog for world honours

[slapbangwhallop]

Fight report and post fight video interview with Pretty Boy Matt Macklin

http://boxing-ireland.com/20101213_mack ... gh_46.html

[Scottrf]

Macklin hasn't been impressing but I'm still a bit ignorant of Pirog. Beat a prospect and nothing more last time out, boxed quite well and an impressive knockout. Will be interesting to see how people call it.

[Counter-puncher]

Pirog would smash Macklin up IMO

I said this was before the weekend

[jBacca]

Not been impressed with Macklin lately. Should stay well clear of Pirog, who I think would ruin him in 6.

Go for one of the Brits or Irish instead.

[Chris W 1982]

Macklin v Martin Murray would be interesting.

[ourkid1984]

Pirog is mean and would beat Macklin quite comfortably in my opinion.

Macklin v Martin Murray would be interesting.

Now that's a fight I wanna see, actually Murray against either Macklin or Barker. I don't know why Murray isn't as hyped as either of them 2

[orbtastic]

Was Macklin/Duddy ever talked about? Largely pointless now but just curious.

[Chris W 1982]

Yeah, I'm a big Martin Murray fan.

Definitely belongs in the same conversation as Macklin/Barker

[Counter-puncher]

i think Smigga would do macklin, too.

[charlieb]

I don't fancy any of our lot against Pirog to be honest. Absolute beast.

[orbtastic]

He's a huge middle, I can see him at super middle before long, maybe even light heavy.

[Mooresy]

Yeah, I'm a big Martin Murray fan.

Definitely belongs in the same conversation as Macklin/Barker

Martin Murray is definately in the mix with them both now. He can really fight, believe me!!

[whiskey]

1. Barker
2. Murray
3. Macklin

Is how I rate the brits right now. That said, they could all beat one another. I'd say Barker has the boxing ability, wheras the other two have a bit more macho about them.

Pirog though, I think is too big and strong for any of the list right now.

[Counter-puncher]

^^ yes, yes, and yes

[15829]

murray for me is british level, macklin would beat him 10 times out of 10 as would barker

[misticmonk]

Macklin v Duddy on the undercard of Martinez/Lee in Madison Square Garden on Paddy's weekend would be perfect.

[SweetLikeSugar]

Macklin has found his level IMO and I can't see him stepping up to world honours unless he improves dramatically. He's far too inactive defensively when he gets into range and, against better opposition, will find himself getting hit far too often.

[Captain Hook]

Pirog would belt Macklin all over the show, he looked as flat as a pancake at the weekend

Murray is a tough kid with good power, I'd give him a shot at Macklin. Seen him up close a few times and he deserves more exposure.

Barker, as I've said previously, is the best of the bunch from a UK perspective, he's our best chance of world honours IMO.

[Chris W 1982]

murray for me is british level, macklin would beat him 10 times out of 10 as would barker

I respect your opinions hugely Diggler but I think you've got it wrong big time here mate.

[King Haye]

I can't see the big thing about macklin I cnt see him past European level Murray and barker to beat him and Pirog would smash him to bits.

[SteveDow]

Really hope this fight happens and that Pirog is half decent odds as I am absolutely certain that he'd destroy Macklin who is a very limited fighter in my opinion.

[hurlock]

murray,smith,macklin,barker,quigley,lee or duddy. in a super six ultimate boxer tournament :!: or add pf middle winner & make it gr8

why cant warren make somthing like this & put some readies up & make contender like series. these lad's have tons of honours between them :!:

if i win the euro i'll put prize money up & contact the tv.

[Deserter]

I'm not saying Macklin is a world-beater, but I'm surprised at the way no-one seems to be factoring in the reality that plenty of boxers look relatively poor when it's fights they can't psychologically get up for. Correspondingly, if you stop and think back, there are plenty of examples of fighters who've been able to raise their game dramatically when it's come to the crunch.
Look at the way the likes of Eubank and Toney could look appalling at times, but saved their best for their biggest challenges.
For what it's worth, I don't think Macklin would beat Pirog, but let's try and get a bit of perspective here guys - it's not coincidence that Macklin's best performances have been against the fighters who on paper represented his toughest tests, and that his worst performances have come against substitutes and in 'marking time' fights

[black panther]

1. Barker
2. Murray
3. Macklin

Is how I rate the brits right now. That said, they could all beat one another. I'd say Barker has the boxing ability, wheras the other two have a bit more macho about them.

Pirog though, I think is too big and strong for any of the list right now.

Agreed. I'm a big fan of Macklin but you're only as good as your last fight. I do feel he can do better than what he showed though. He seemed to be forcing his punches and not letting them flow.

[Finn]

Pirog would smash Macklin up IMO

I said this was before the weekend

Ive got to agree on that one, pirog humiliated jacobs and they had him labled as the golden boy. In fact alot of people on here and myself included felt he was one of the top prospects. That guy is dangerous.