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Commonwealth & WBA Intercontinental middlewieght champion Martin Murray came face to face with English champion Nick Blackwell at a news conference ahead of their British title showdown at Wigan on Saturday night.

Hatton TV Video: http://www.hattonboxing.com/tv/news/new ... -blackwell

Blackwell is a bit of a dark horse. Been reading about his unlicensed fights prior to going legit. He's more experienced than Murray probably realises. If you've got some money to spare (!) might be worth a punt, should imagine the odds will be generous

maxicarter wrote:Blackwell is a bit of a dark horse. Been reading about his unlicensed fights prior to going legit. He's more experienced than Murray probably realises. If you've got some money to spare (!) might be worth a punt, should imagine the odds will be generous

http://www.paddypower.com/bet/boxing/bo ... 43373.html

I fancy Murray to win in style. no dissrespect to Blackwell, I just think they are in different leagues.

I haven't seen (or heard of) Blackwell but everything I've seen from Murray impresses me definetly one to watch. I can't see any domestic level fighter giving him too many problems.

Never seen Blackwell fight, but good stories about him and he looks confident wouldn't be surprised if he tested Murray a lot here. 12/1 for a points win Blackwell is tempting

Camcas wrote:Never seen Blackwell fight, but good stories about him and he looks confident wouldn't be surprised if he tested Murray a lot here. 12/1 for a points win Blackwell is tempting

Just watched Blackwell's last fight - different quality of opponent of course but he can certainly bang
http://www.hattonboxing.com/tv/tv-playe ... s-loginovs

I'm a West Country boy so would like to see Blackwell do well, but I think there are strong parallels here with Danny Butler versus Darren Barker. I think Blackwell will hang tough for a few rounds but ultimately it's man against boy. Murray's operated a higher level and that will eventually show. Great experience for Blackwell though and credit to him for taking the fight.

Nick one tough boy and spars with Danny Butler It's boxing
You never know but deserves credit for stepping up Danny only
Had 24 hours notice to fight Darren Nick is ready for this one
Danny fight Daniel Cadman for the southern area title on Darren
Barkers undercard July 23rd good fight

I really like the look of Martin Murray and think he will be a good btitish champion with potential to move onto euro level with the right matching. Not seen Blacman fight though so he could be anything, but I have to take Murray in that I think he is a top operator at British level.

Easy night for Murray, too big a gap in levels between these 2. Murray will be European champ within 9 months, no doubt about that, especially now Barker is fighting Martinez and Macklin is fighting Sturm

Not seen anything of Blackwell, so its hard to call for me.