he lost to sam sexton in the final of prizefighter many years back.
moved down to cruiser.....but had no legs against Jon lewis Dickinson (also mark krence suffered the same problem against Dickinson having shed weight to compete at the cruisers).
anyway Burton is back again it seems fighting at heavy having been out since 2012
I recall his fight with sexton being one of the better prizefighter scraps
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 24 May 2018, 04:34
by Mimmy
Burton never really fought anyone before losing to Sexton. I think it shows he capabilities really. Did beat a fading Matthew Ellis on the way up.
He's only 28 so his age isnt an issue, not sure what hes been doing for the last 6 years so hopefully either been doing something that keeps him in shape. Maybe he has got the taste of it again.
I dont think anyone should be expecting big improvements and very much doubt there will be any title shots but if the guy wants to step back in the ring, good luck to him.
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 24 May 2018, 04:58
by Sklar
Mimmy wrote: ↑24 May 2018, 04:34
Burton never really fought anyone before losing to Sexton. I think it shows he capabilities really. Did beat a fading Matthew Ellis on the way up.
He's only 28 so his age isnt an issue, not sure what hes been doing for the last 6 years so hopefully either been doing something that keeps him in shape. Maybe he has got the taste of it again.
I dont think anyone should be expecting big improvements and very much doubt there will be any title shots but if the guy wants to step back in the ring, good luck to him.
He's not 28. He was born in 1981. He'll still be in shape. Got locked up for kidnap.
Mimmy wrote: ↑24 May 2018, 04:34
Burton never really fought anyone before losing to Sexton. I think it shows he capabilities really. Did beat a fading Matthew Ellis on the way up.
He's only 28 so his age isnt an issue, not sure what hes been doing for the last 6 years so hopefully either been doing something that keeps him in shape. Maybe he has got the taste of it again.
I dont think anyone should be expecting big improvements and very much doubt there will be any title shots but if the guy wants to step back in the ring, good luck to him.
He's not 28. He was born in 1981. He'll still be in shape. Got locked up for kidnap.
sorry i missed out the years of 2001 to 2011 when counting on my fingers!
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 24 May 2018, 06:30
by Kassel
Good to see Chris 'High Tower' Burton back after a 6 year lay off
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 24 May 2018, 06:34
by Sklar
He was in absolutely awesome looking shape against JLD but Funso is correct in saying that he was wobbly at that weight. Needs some ballast.
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 26 May 2018, 19:07
by funso banjo baby
boxrec has just confirmed Burton's return ends in a 34 second ko loss
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 27 May 2018, 05:01
by CharlesListon
funso banjo baby wrote: ↑26 May 2018, 19:07
boxrec has just confirmed Burton's return ends in a 34 second ko loss
To a 5'8'', fat, cruiser from Romania. How did that happen? He is 6'5'' isnt he and great shape?
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 27 May 2018, 05:30
by prewarboxing
I was at this show last night. It was Tommy Wards brother Martin who beat Jose Aguilar. A late change. Boxrec has the wrong Ward. I will post something in the records section to tell them.
Chris Burton didn't get going. He was swamped right from the opening bell.
funso banjo baby wrote: ↑26 May 2018, 19:07
boxrec has just confirmed Burton's return ends in a 34 second ko loss
To a 5'8'', fat, cruiser from Romania. How did that happen? He is 6'5'' isnt he and great shape?
The Romanian chap has a couple of wins over fighters with (on the face of it) decent winning records. Perhaps he gets motivated every once in a while...
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 28 May 2018, 06:58
by CharlesListon
Granted.
But I can't picture a fat 5'8 man besting a 6'5 adonis.
I'm guessing Burton forgot how to use his jab.
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 28 May 2018, 07:56
by TheCobra
Sounds like that's all over now then! Getting KO'd by a 5'8 journeyman cruiser from Romania is about as much information as you need to realise that you should now be seeking an alternative career.
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 28 May 2018, 09:32
by Kassel
Not the result I was hoping for!!!
On paper High Tower should have won this, but he took a lot a shots & his legs went
Fight footage now 'up'
Thinks it's maybe time for Buton to call it a day....
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 28 May 2018, 10:50
by CharlesListon
That was pretty shit.
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 28 May 2018, 11:38
by Horse
Is he still a gangster?
I'm not too unhappy about him getting battered.
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 28 May 2018, 12:30
by Mimmy
The little fella got one in at the back of Burton's head and that seemed to do the job. It was pretty poor though from Burton, didnt get a look in once he was clipped.
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 28 May 2018, 12:34
by spudder56
Shocking performance by Hightower time to retire for good
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 28 May 2018, 16:25
by CharlesListon
Horse wrote: ↑28 May 2018, 11:38
Is he still a gangster?
I'm not too unhappy about him getting battered.
Hopefully not. He'll struggle to kidnap anyone now.
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 28 May 2018, 16:29
by prewarboxing
By the way, the MC is North-Eastern legend, Billy Hardy.
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 28 May 2018, 17:02
by Sklar
Ouch.
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 01 Jun 2018, 07:50
by jamamb
romanian used to fight at light middle
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 01 Jun 2018, 08:13
by bripez
jamamb wrote: ↑01 Jun 2018, 07:50
romanian used to fight at light middle
I was going to say the same - he was 5 foot 8 and had most of his fights at 11 stone and was matched against someone who was 6 foot 5 and a 16 stoner.
Diabolical shitehouse matchmaking that - the Board should be looking at all involved (boxer, manager, trainer, matchmaker and promoter).
Yes, I know the result, but the intention was to bring an easy target over to get done in.
The thing is that it wasn't a single "lucky" punch that did him - he was literally bludgeoned to the ground.
Re: HW Chris Burton returning
Posted: 01 Jun 2018, 08:53
by Horse
bripez wrote: ↑01 Jun 2018, 08:13I was going to say the same - he was 5 foot 8 and had most of his fights at 11 stone and was matched against someone who was 6 foot 5 and a 16 stoner.
Diabolical shitehouse matchmaking that - the Board should be looking at all involved (boxer, manager, trainer, matchmaker and promoter).
Yes, I know the result, but the intention was to bring an easy target over to get done in.
The thing is that it wasn't a single "lucky" punch that did him - he was literally bludgeoned to the ground.
Nothing wrong with the fight really.
Gheorghe Danut beat Ian Tims about 6 months ago and had done decently against Niall Kennedy & Sam Hyde within the last 2 years, so he was not a bad comeback opponent for someone like Burton.
