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HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 04 Aug 2011, 17:59
by funso banjo baby
Hightower seemed to lose interest after his impressive run in the second HW Prizefighter (losing out to Sam Sexton).
Can he do anything at cruiser? Theres certainly some good fights at this weight.....Askin, Dawson, Turba, Dickinson, Dolan, Ibbotson.....
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 04 Aug 2011, 18:04
by Horse
So he is coming back as a cruiserweight?
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 04 Aug 2011, 18:26
by TheCobra
He's gona have to shed some weight bloody hell, 6'5" and was fighting at around 230 pounds when a HW.
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 04 Aug 2011, 22:45
by R7TKO
Heard he's fighting 1st boutback at 14st 10lb few wins & a crack at Dickinson for the Northern area title would be a exciting match up.

Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 05 Aug 2011, 04:06
by dondada
Aye, saw Chris about six weeks ago and he told me this.
I was going to do a bit on it then but he said, "Nah, wait until September. People will just think I'm talking sh1t."
Blimey, if he could get down to cruiser safely, he'd definitely be a force domestically, in what is not a very strong division anyway. Big lad though.
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 05 Aug 2011, 05:33
by Final round
I thought he'd dropped out after the prizefighter loss which was a shame because he looked a good aggresive hw.
Sexton boxed very well in that Prize Fighter and looked in better shape than he did for the Chisora fight if my memory serves me right.
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 05 Aug 2011, 07:26
by stevek3lly
Dropping down could bring him some success domestically. He is a big strong lad that can punch, so could end up an interesting division for the brits following a poor time.
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 05 Aug 2011, 16:23
by tear up
havin been watchin my old gym mate train he in awesome shape mind he weighted 15 stone soaken in swet on tuesday wen i was there so 14 4 doesn t seem to far away he fightin on the martin ward bill 6 weeks time then onto more meanin fight heeeeeeeeeeeeee s back alright

Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 07 Aug 2011, 09:20
by clintonmcphilbin
I think the division is better that what people give it credit for. The problem is the British and English title are not being fought for on a regular basis if u look at the top 20 there is some feel talent. Also stop feeding cruisers as bait to the heavyweights .
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 08 Aug 2011, 08:05
by funso banjo baby
clintonmcphilbin wrote:I think the division is better that what people give it credit for. The problem is the British and English title are not being fought for on a regular basis if u look at the top 20 there is some feel talent. Also stop feeding cruisers as bait to the heavyweights .
i agree
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 08 Aug 2011, 08:26
by tear up
chris burton going for a warm up then john lewis for area title northern so i hear then onto british title titl going to c how he fells with the weight cant see it been a prob as he walkin about at 15 stone

Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 08 Aug 2011, 13:50
by warmachine
I am surprised at this cause he is a big lad
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 08 Aug 2011, 14:16
by Bob Wright
Do you fancy a drop to Cruiser as well Larry??
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 08 Aug 2011, 15:07
by the truth
He would be dangerous if he made the weight but I think he'll feel weak at 14.4
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 08 Aug 2011, 15:27
by Bob Wright
Was only joking, he'd have to lose a limb to make 14st 4lbs!!!
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 08 Aug 2011, 16:36
by warmachine
don't think I could make cruiser if I had my leg cut off,lol
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 08 Aug 2011, 17:20
by phil5555
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 09 Aug 2011, 16:16
by tear up
i know mate im the new whip for the show thats the fight hel b lookin for was a good figh the t last northern area title fight why not another one phill great for north east he lookuin well at 15 stone there and finished tonight 14 12 so not to far away

Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 31 Aug 2011, 03:19
by Old bones Ian
He's looking in good shape,

Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 01 Sep 2011, 08:56
by tear up
chris was 14 10 last night before training said no point even weighin himself after last night s trainin as there s no need oh he lookin the man sparred danny hughes the other day and the machine was back alright

Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 01 Sep 2011, 11:09
by keithmoonhangover
My Mrs met him yesterday and said he was 'a lovely man'.

Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 01 Sep 2011, 11:48
by Tommy Gunn13
Hes looking in good shape in that picture..
I think the cruiserweight division can have quite a few decents match ups in the next 12-18months at British level...
Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 01 Sep 2011, 16:21
by Darcy Delaney
tear up wrote:havin been watchin my old gym mate train he in awesome shape mind he weighted 15 stone soaken in swet on tuesday wen i was there so 14 4 doesn t seem to far away he fightin on the martin ward bill 6 weeks time then onto more meanin fight heeeeeeeeeeeeee s back alright

thats still 10lbs off championship weight mate hope he can do it

Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 01 Sep 2011, 16:37
by phil5555
Have tickets for sale for his next fight on the 18th sept

Re: HW Chris Burton comeback at cruiser
Posted: 02 Sep 2011, 06:00
by tear up
phil5555 wrote:Have tickets for sale for his next fight on the 18th sept

do i have too buy a ticket for my wife phill or should i x arse and say top man ha ha ha