Gavin Rees gets WBO title shot

adamiw · Post by **adamiw** » 16 Jun 2004, 18:39

fightnews

WBO #1 jr lightweight "Mighty Mike" Anchondo will take on #2 ranked Gavin Rees for the interim version of the WBO's 130lb title on July 15 at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas. The world title bout will be the headliner for Golden Boy Promotions' monthly "Oscar De La Hoya Presenta Boxeo De Oro" telecast on HBO Latino. The card, which also features undefeated local favorite Americo Santos (16-0), will be the first ever boxing event to be held at the American Airlines Center.

i wondered what Rees was up to, great news for him. I dont agree that he deserves a shot, he hasn't got any signifianct wins on his record, but seeing any Brit recieving a title (ok WBO but still...) is good news.

Anchondo has a pretty good reputation, and aint bad on 'fight night 2004' either 8)

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 16 Jun 2004, 18:39

Rees wins he coould face gomez

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 16 Jun 2004, 18:40

Glad for Rees. He deserves a big fight.

adamiw · Post by **adamiw** » 16 Jun 2004, 18:41

i dont think he'll be winning. But who knows!?!?!

he was set to fight Gomez at the MEN in April. I think it was a good thing he didn't.

adamiw · Post by **adamiw** » 16 Jun 2004, 18:43

bennie wrote:Glad for Rees. He deserves a big fight.

but does he....

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=014870

his best win is arguably against Nikolai Eremeev, a tough, game, but limited Fondu fighter.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 16 Jun 2004, 18:44

I was at rees last fight on the undercard of Calzaghe - mitchell, that was over a year ago.

adamiw · Post by **adamiw** » 16 Jun 2004, 18:46

REAL_DEAL wrote:I was at rees last fight on the undercard of Calzaghe - mitchell, that was over a year ago.

same here. He looks strong, nothing spectacular, good all rounder. It's crazy how he's got this #1 contendership though.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 16 Jun 2004, 18:47

Interesting, not sure why its an interim title shot - Corrales has only just won the belt. Whats going on with Chico.

Mike Anchando is very good - but Chico would anhilate Rees I'm afraid. So this is probably Gavin's best chance at winning a somewhat meaningful belt (especially if Chico does vacate).

adamiw · Post by **adamiw** » 16 Jun 2004, 18:49

stujones wrote:Interesting, not sure why its an interim title shot - Corrales has only just won the belt. Whats going on with Chico.

I think this has worked, Mike Anchando is very good - but Chico would anhilate Rees I'm afraid. So this is probably Gavin's best chance at winning a somewhat meaningful belt (especially if Chico does vacate).

chico is moving up to lightweight to fight Freitas on August 7th. If he wins that, he'll most probably vacate his super feather title, but he could well lose, so yeah, if Rees somehow does beat Anchondo he may have to meet Chico.

AlexY2K4 · Post by **AlexY2K4** » 16 Jun 2004, 19:10

Shows how crappy the WBO title is.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 16 Jun 2004, 19:14

I thought that with interim belts, should the champion elect to vacate the title, the interim champion gets the belt. However, it seems that regardless of the situation with Corrales, the Anchando / Rees winner will have to fight again for a vacant title.

Why not call this an eliminator fight. I fear even if Rees does beat Anchando (which I don't think he will) he will probably either face Corrales or Casamayor.

I saw the rematch today (bored) it was a lot closer on second viewing and really Casamayor did have a case, although I JUST edged it to Chico. They have to have a rubber match.