John Murray....

EddieShredder · Post by **EddieShredder** » 18 Jun 2006, 08:01

Anyone know whats happening with John Murray.... he hasn't fought in ages, and looked to be turning into a decent fighter?

Any news?

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 18 Jun 2006, 15:35

there were rumours that murray and ricky burns would fight a british title eliminator.

not sure though.

BigEars · Post by **BigEars** » 18 Jun 2006, 16:38

Those aren't rumours it's true .

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 19 Jun 2006, 12:16

BigEars wrote:Those aren't rumours it's true .

here's the story from SO.

(Eliminating Contest) RICKY BURNS v CRAIG DOCHERTY
Having received notification that Craig Docherty has withdrawn from the above contest, the Board now call for purse offers for this Final Eliminating contest between
RICKY BURNS v JOHN MURRAY

To be opened at the Board's Head Office at 12.00.noon on Wednesday, 12th July 2006. Contest to take place by end of October 2006.

looks like we have a good fight there doesn't it.

it'll be interesting to compare murray's performance to alex arthur's.