Andy Lee vs Patrick Nielsen

[slapbangwhallop]

Voluntary defence of his WBO middleweight title in Dublin on either the 14th or 21st of March.

[BAP1]

really?? what happened to the BJS vs LEE fight??

[keirw]

I'm guessing Frank wants the Lee/BJS fight to take place in London and Lee wanted his first defence in Ireland and this is something of a compromise, and we will no doubt see BJS fight the winner in the summer after getting another 12 rounder in the mean time (which wouldn't hurt).

I think Lee wins, mid to late stoppage

[slapbangwhallop]

I've heard they're still working on an opponent, although Nielsen would be ideal if BJS waits. I'll try to nip over for this one.

well Gerry Callan said Neilsen and I'd take his word over Booth's anyday! ;)

[slapbangwhallop]

I've heard they're still working on an opponent, although Nielsen would be ideal if BJS waits. I'll try to nip over for this one.

well Gerry Callan said Neilsen and I'd take his word over Booth's anyday! ;)

I've not spoken to Jerry Booth for donkey's yonks

I hedged my bets for 'Scene for the second Irish-themed article running.

Good to see you getting back to your true roots Mr. Dooley!

[slapbangwhallop]

Good to see you getting back to your true roots Mr. Dooley!

Irish or news? I’d tried to quit both. They pulled me back in!

Both, Don Dooleioni

[slapbangwhallop]

Both, Don Dooleioni

I quietly called it quits on the writing side of things last May then was drawn back. Turns out I was just freshening up. I was at his first pro fight in Ireland, I didn’t think he’d get this far TBH. You must have been drinking vindicationade throughout Dec!

I was indeed, passed out a few cups of Haterade and upgraded my young fellas Chrimbo present to a iPad Air 2 off the winnings as well.

I'd a cracking Nov and Dec gambling wise actually. Kovalev, Coyle, Spike, Walsh, Gavin, Fury, BJS, Carroll, Khan and then Lee. It's been a decent run.

[expe]

I'm guessing Frank wants the Lee/BJS fight to take place in London and Lee wanted his first defence in Ireland and this is something of a compromise, and we will no doubt see BJS fight the winner in the summer after getting another 12 rounder in the mean time (which wouldn't hurt).

I think Lee wins, mid to late stoppage

Or they want to do the fight outdoors, so they're waiting and Lee's having a comfortable defence in Dublin for a good payday before that fight happens.

[BAP1]

If this fight goes ahead I'll be disappointed. If Patrick Nielsen wins BJS would of missed a big opportunity to gain more Irish fans combined with a big payday. It just doesn't make sense to me!!

[mrbishi]

He's on the late late show tonight, I reckon the date will be confirmed there.

[expe]

He's on the late late show tonight, I reckon the date will be confirmed there.

Any idea what time he will be on?

[mullenman]

Three arena

he will then fight Bjs in the munsters stadium in the summer

[billy nelson]

I'm surprise Neilson is in the top 15

[expe]

I'm surprise Neilson is in the top 15

He wasn't in last months rankings, but we know what sanctioning bodies are like.

[Tangerine]

I'm surprised he is as well,he just can't hack it when he steps up.I can see him fading then just trying to hold to avoid AL power like he did against chudinov.

[stujones]

Well if it is okay to have a guy who lost fairly recently, why not have Macklin.

[brian13]

Three arena

he will then fight Bjs in the munsters stadium in the summer

Makes more sense to be fair. 30,000+ capacity for the fight and Ireland / England is the best way of getting a full house at it. No point having a worse fight and trying to sell the tickets for a venue triple the size.

[Feargal....]

If this fight goes ahead I'll be disappointed. If Patrick Nielsen wins BJS would of missed a big opportunity to gain more Irish fans combined with a big payday. It just doesn't make sense to me!!

Why would BJS be looking to gain more Irish fans?

[Londonirish]

Patrick Nielsen only loss is to Dmitry Chudinov who in Eubanks Jr next opponent... Good fight for Lee then take on BJS..

[higgs88]

Neilson is better than some of you are making out.
Tall rangey fighter, i think he could easily beat Lee

[stujones]

Neilson is better than some of you are making out.
Tall rangey fighter, i think he could easily beat Lee

Yeah, I agree hence why my Macklin comment. This seems like a bit of a risky fight for relatively little reward.

In saying that, world class fighters should be beating Neilson - as they should be beating Macklin now.

[higgs88]

Neilson is better than some of you are making out.
Tall rangey fighter, i think he could easily beat Lee

Yeah, I agree hence why my Macklin comment. This seems like a bit of a risky fight for relatively little reward.

In saying that, world class fighters should be beating Neilson - as they should be beating Macklin now.

Macklin would be an easier fight i think as well but he just got ko'd in his own backyard, Neilson lost in Russia to a Russian.

Lee vs BJS should be the fight we all know that

[Bundana]

Neilson is better than some of you are making out.
Tall rangey fighter, i think he could easily beat Lee

Not a chance... the Dane is barely above club-fighter level!