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This is the fight the British fans want 22nd Sept 2012 in Glasgow.
Kevin will challenge Ricky for the WBO Lightweight world tilte.

billy nelson wrote:This is the fight the British fans want 22nd Sept 2012 in Glasgow.
Kevin will challenge Ricky for the WBO Lightweight world tilte.

Fantastic Billy finally

Can't wait for this! 2 quality British fighters at their peak. Any word on venues yet Billy?

Great news.

At long last, hope it stays on. we all know what happens to these bills. Want to book flights and hotels but worried it might not happen

I see a great fight Ricky will win I will be comin great news when r the tickets on sale billy

tear up wrote:I see a great fight Ricky will win I will be comin great news when r the tickets on sale billy

Very very soon mate

tear up wrote:I see a great fight Ricky will win I will be comin great news when r the tickets on sale billy

you ought to get in for nowt

Seriously great news....now all the opinions and talk count for nothing

cannot WAIT for this fight

looking forward to this more than any other fight this year

just hope frank puts a good card together as well.

big fan of mitchell but ricky burns wins this, his jab, speed and punching range will control this fight

billy nelson wrote:This is the fight the British fans want 22nd Sept 2012 in Glasgow.
Kevin will challenge Ricky for the WBO Lightweight world tilte.

If Mitchell comes into this fight fully focused mentally and physically then i expect him to break Burns down bit by bit for a late stoppage or a 116-112 decision.

Burns by knockout.

Not sure who Kevin has beaten for people to suggest he's on a different level to be honest.

For a dead/dying sport, September is looking very lively.....

1/9 - Sturm v Geale in a middleweight unification match
8/9 - Ward v Dawson in a meeting of champions at two weights
15/9 - Martinez v Chavez - two more middleweights who have not lost their titles in the ring, plus Saul Alvarez against a TBA (hopefully Lara)
22/9 - Burns v Mitchell in probably the best and most competitive domestic (UK) match up available

earsjohn wrote:For a dead/dying sport, September is looking very lively.....

1/9 - Sturm v Geale in a middleweight unification match
8/9 - Ward v Dawson in a meeting of champions at two weights
15/9 - Martinez v Chavez - two more middleweights who have not lost their titles in the ring, plus Saul Alvarez against a TBA (hopefully Lara)
22/9 - Burns v Mitchell in probably the best and most competitive domestic (UK) match up available

Agreed, whilst people are moaning about 'Boxing' not being what it used to be i'll be enjoying some amazing fights :)

Added to that there's 2 cracking fights in August which is normally a dead month for Boxing.

Aug. 11: Tavoris Cloud vs. Jean Pascal, 12 rounds, for Cloud's IBF light heavyweight title.
Aug. 25: Gennady Golovkin vs. Dmitry Pirog, 12 rounds, for Golovkin's WBA "regular" middleweight title.

You did miss out 2 possible FOTY Candidates: Antonio DeMarco vs. John Molina, 12 rounds, for DeMarco's WBC lightweight title on the Ward/Dawson undercard which is a potentially sensational action fight plus another one in Brian Viloria vs Herman Marquez Flyweight unification on the Chavez-Martinez undercard. Also Brandon Rios vs Mike Alvarado is also being looked at for the same undercard.

exittored wrote:

earsjohn wrote:For a dead/dying sport, September is looking very lively.....

1/9 - Sturm v Geale in a middleweight unification match
8/9 - Ward v Dawson in a meeting of champions at two weights
15/9 - Martinez v Chavez - two more middleweights who have not lost their titles in the ring, plus Saul Alvarez against a TBA (hopefully Lara)
22/9 - Burns v Mitchell in probably the best and most competitive domestic (UK) match up available

Agreed, added to that there's 2 cracking fights in August which is normally a dead month for Boxing.

Aug. 11: Tavoris Cloud vs. Jean Pascal, 12 rounds, for Cloud's IBF light heavyweight title.
Aug. 25: Gennady Golovkin vs. Dmitry Pirog, 12 rounds, for Golovkin's WBA "regular" middleweight title.

You did miss out 2 possible FOTY Candidates: Antonio DeMarco vs. John Molina, 12 rounds, for DeMarco's WBC lightweight title on the Ward/Dawson undercard which is a potentially sensational action fight plus another one in Brian Viloria vs Herman Marquez Flyweight unification on the Chavez-Martinez undercard. Also Brandon Rios vs Mike Alvarado is also being looked at for the same undercard.

I didn't know about Viloria v Marquez - great fight if that happens.

And if we're in a game of "You missed out on...."

....Darren Barkers comeback is mooted for 8th Sept with probably a Matchroom buddy or two on the u/c.

It is quite amusing that in the space of 3 weeks there are 3 "World" Middleweight fights featuring 6 guys who have some claim to be a World Title holder!

LeedsLad wrote:Burns by knockout.

Not sure who Kevin has beaten for people to suggest he's on a different level to be honest.

Who said he is on a different level?

earsjohn wrote:For a dead/dying sport, September is looking very lively.....

1/9 - Sturm v Geale in a middleweight unification match
8/9 - Ward v Dawson in a meeting of champions at two weights
15/9 - Martinez v Chavez - two more middleweights who have not lost their titles in the ring, plus Saul Alvarez against a TBA (hopefully Lara)
22/9 - Burns v Mitchell in probably the best and most competitive domestic (UK) match up available

All on allegedly?

Final round wrote:

earsjohn wrote:For a dead/dying sport, September is looking very lively.....

1/9 - Sturm v Geale in a middleweight unification match
8/9 - Ward v Dawson in a meeting of champions at two weights
15/9 - Martinez v Chavez - two more middleweights who have not lost their titles in the ring, plus Saul Alvarez against a TBA (hopefully Lara)
22/9 - Burns v Mitchell in probably the best and most competitive domestic (UK) match up available

All on Allegedly channel?

3/4 at a guess - Sky may pick up either Ward v Dawson or Martinez v Chavez to push a future Froch fight.

Sturm v Geale is your standard BN fodder.

Shame it's not in glorious HD on sky, as it's a nice domestic duel.

Will be some grainy fag ash picture with mono sound.

Why has allegedly has been trying to get Burns to fight Mitchell so badly.

Is it because he wants a London champ? More money to be made in Mitchell?

Just get the impression he is desperately trying to get the belt moved to Mitchell!

But to be honest I think Burns will be focused and up for it to get the win in a hard fight!

Horse wrote:

LeedsLad wrote:Burns by knockout.

Not sure who Kevin has beaten for people to suggest he's on a different level to be honest.

Who said he is on a different level?

Before exittored edited his post he said Mitchell was a different level to Burns.

ShadrachSimmo wrote:Before exittored edited his post he said Mitchell was a different level to Burns.

Thanks.

earsjohn wrote:

Final round wrote:

earsjohn wrote:For a dead/dying sport, September is looking very lively.....

1/9 - Sturm v Geale in a middleweight unification match
8/9 - Ward v Dawson in a meeting of champions at two weights
15/9 - Martinez v Chavez - two more middleweights who have not lost their titles in the ring, plus Saul Alvarez against a TBA (hopefully Lara)
22/9 - Burns v Mitchell in probably the best and most competitive domestic (UK) match up available

All on Allegedly channel?

3/4 at a guess - Sky may pick up either Ward v Dawson or Martinez v Chavez to push a future Froch fight.

Sturm v Geale is your standard BN fodder.

All provided they get enough subs for Haye fight!

toomanyshots wrote:Why has allegedly has been trying to get Burns to fight Mitchell so badly.

Is it because he wants a London champ? More money to be made in Mitchell?

Just get the impression he is desperately trying to get the belt moved to Mitchell!

But to be honest I think Burns will be focused and up for it to get the win in a hard fight!

Could be the that Fwanky wants shot of Mitchell once and for all.

Was absolutely shittin myself when i heard september for this fight due to having a holiday booked but i will be back just in time. Brilliant!

Burns by late stoppage or by UD.