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Razvan Cojanu will step in to take on Ricky Hatton-trained heavyweight prospect Nathan Gorman on December 22nd after the late pull-out of Gorman’s original opponent, Alex Leapai.

Romanian-born Cojanu was scheduled to fight Britain’s other big heavyweight prospect, Daniel Dubois this Saturday at the Brentwood Centre but due to illness, Dubois was forced to withdraw from the bout.

But fortunately for both fighters, Cojanu will now make his way up north next week and challenge Gorman at the Manchester Arena on December 22nd, live on BT Sport Box Office.

“I’m disappointed Leapai didn’t get on the plane. He’s given it some bad mouth which isn’t really my style, but in my world, if you are going to do that then you come and have a fight. Words are cheap, maybe he regretted his words knowing what was coming?” said Gorman.

He continued: “I thought it was going to be a big let down trying to get an opponent this late but at the very last minute, Daniel’s bad luck has proved well for me; that’s ironic really.

“I get to fight a guy who fought for a world title just last year and took Joseph Parker the distance, so he is a better opponent in many respects.

“He is here, he is in the country and I’m looking forward to putting on a show again at the Manchester Arena.”

This is actually slightly better than his scheduled fight, and slightly better than Cojanu/Doobie.

KiwiRider wrote: ↑13 Dec 2018, 14:16 This is actually slightly better than his scheduled fight, and slightly better than Cojanu/Doobie.

Definately a better test for Gorman.

I reserve my opinion of Gorman for now. I have not seen anything yet from him that leads me to believe he has potential outside of the UK.
Same with Dubois actually.
Can't wait for this eliminator leading to the British title- if it happens. Then we will see who is who.

Could Gorman not make cruiser? I'm no expert by any means, but he doesn't look very big and looks like he's carrying a bit of a spare tyre.

Steveh583 wrote: ↑13 Dec 2018, 14:42 Could Gorman not make cruiser? I'm no expert by any means, but he doesn't look very big and looks like he's carrying a bit of a spare tyre.

I'm not sure he'll prove good enough to reach the top of either division (although I think he's a bit better than Dubois, right now). If that's the case, it makes sense to stay at heavy. At least there, he may earn some decent money, if the right fights get made down the line.

Gorman is more a cruiser really

Good fighter

I like Gorman, whose more of a well-rounded fighter than Dubois. With the hand speed and body punching, I can see Gorman being somebody once Wilder, T. Fury and AJ are winding down or gone--- give or take 4-5 years that's when we'll see H. Fury, Gorman, Dubois, etc come into their own because the top men today will be older, slower, etc.

This is certainly a big step up for Gorman, so, I expect a full distance fight. But then again, I think Gorman's a heavier handed opponent than Parker so this Cojanu will have his hands full.

HomicideHenry wrote: ↑13 Dec 2018, 16:24 I like Gorman, whose more of a well-rounded fighter than Dubois. With the hand speed and body punching, I can see Gorman being somebody once Wilder, T. Fury and AJ are winding down or gone--- give or take 4-5 years that's when we'll see H. Fury, Gorman, Dubois, etc come into their own because the top men today will be older, slower, etc.

This is certainly a big step up for Gorman, so, I expect a full distance fight. But then again, I think Gorman's a heavier handed opponent than Parker so this Cojanu will have his hands full.

Fair assessment Henry
Let's hope Cojanu is motivated enough to put Nathan through his paces and he can glean some experience from fighting a tall opponent like Cojanu

Easy win for Gorman as Razvan Cojanu is a lazy; slow nothing of a fighter. Just watched him beat Ed Fountain in a 'drawbreaker.' Sheesh...not a lot of effort.

no he pulled out. and leapa pulled out from gorm

so now gorm vs raz

Anyway Cojanu gets KOed.

DrDuke wrote: ↑14 Dec 2018, 14:15 Anyway Cojanu gets KOed.

No question. He sucks and doesn't seem to like to fight.

Gorman sucks and his DEC win over Cojanu supports that. He'll be protected until he can make some dough in a meaningful fight.

lol who wins your dream fight of gorman vs joyce

jamamb wrote: ↑23 Dec 2018, 20:13 lol who wins your dream fight of gorman vs joyce

LMAO! Hmmm...you know me! I don't know but the winner gets Breazeale! LOL!

Could Wardley prove the best prospect of all?

funso banjo baby wrote: ↑25 Dec 2018, 19:46 Could Wardley prove the best prospect of all?

Really too soon, IMO.