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For you latecomers to this thread there was a story up at britishboxing.net stating that Wayne Elcock was getting a shot at Arthur Abraham's IBF title in Switzerland on December 8th.

It's been pulled at the request of the champ's team who want a big splash at the press conference on Oct 29th.

Bit late now mind. 8)

Wow - December 8th turning into quite a night, with Khan-Earl and now Elcock-Abraham as appetizers for Hatton-PBF.

Plus Matthew Hatton against the 1994 Arkansas Rodeo champion on the Vegas undercard.

Yeah, just read that. I think 'unexpected' just about covers it. I presume Elcock has leapfrogged Eastman, who was 12 in the IBF rankings, as Wayne was nowhere.

Still, go Wayne!

Wow, big ask for WE - ut hopefull he gets paud well.

I think he loses his but he has a chance, points? - NAH - not in germany.

AA gets this - BUT 'COME ON WAYNE'!

Come on Wayne

I'm definitely be going over to Switzerland for this.

Come on Mad Dog.

Tom Podmore.

If Wayne wins this then its £sssss all the way - especially for a return in Germany!


I doubt he has the power to stop AA - but he 'might' nick a points decision if he boxes very smart. Box on the move and land a few and stand and fight when needed, AA is not PBF, he can be beaten.

Fantastic news, after a couple of bad defeats Wayne has got himself back with some good performances (and no TV) and now finds himself fighting for a world title. Good luck to him

Podmore_Birmingham wrote:I'm definitely be going over to Switzerland for this.

Come on Mad Dog.

Tom Podmore.

Good scoop lad

kin'ell I day see that one coming

Come on WAYNO!!!!!

Great fight for Wayne. Made up for him getting a big shot like this. The way sanctioning bodies are dictated to by the promoters money means anyone can get the call for an unexpected title shot!

I was hoping Arthur would be stepping up for a unification but let's hope after Wayne beats him it will become academic!

Goz wrote:Wow - December 8th turning into quite a night, with Khan-Earl and now Elcock-Abraham as appetizers for Hatton-PBF

John Duddy Rumoured for his King's Hall debut that night as well. It's looking good.

Will he still get to keep his British title If he loses?

Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs, as my old man used to say.

What an amazing opportunity for Elcock.

Best of luck to Wayne....and he'll need it. This time he's not catching a champion at the right time, but if he does pull it off then it will make the victory all the sweeter.

Nice one Ian, and come on Wayne!!

Elcock hasnt got much chance against Abraham imo, I'd be very happy to be proved wrong though

If SKY and Setanta and ITV could get their heads together we could have well over 8 hours of boxing action from Ireland, Switzerland, England and US.

Not gonna happen though but that's what SKY+ is for.

Im delighted for Wayne..who would ever have thought he would get a world title shot when Murphy was sparking him..what a night this will be!!!

Abraham wins IMO but this is the best night of Boxing since the old SKY pay-per-views(war of the world ect)

Great news for Wayne and British boxing in general.

So if Elcock, Hatton and Calzaghe all win in December, who would get your boxer of the year award?

dr_devious wrote:Elcock hasnt got much chance against Abraham imo, I'd be very happy to be proved wrong though

AA is very static as a fighter, strong and powerful just like Elcocks sparing partner Tony Oakey, should be a great fight, I would go for Elcock on points.

Wayne deserves his chance and will take full advantage this is were he should have been 3 years ago if he had not been messed about by promoters.

steve richards wrote:

dr_devious wrote:Elcock hasnt got much chance against Abraham imo, I'd be very happy to be proved wrong though

AA is very static as a fighter, strong and powerful just like Elcocks sparing partner Tony Oakey, should be a great fight, I would go for Elcock on points.

Wayne deserves his chance and will take full advantage this is were he should have been 3 years ago if he had not been messed about by promoters.

Come on, i'm sure being knocked out by Lawrence Murphy and losing the way he did against Scott Dann didn't help. Fair play to Elcock but lets not act like this shot is overdue?? Yes he was messed around by Lockett but look where they are both at now

Old bones Ian wrote:Great news for Wayne and British boxing in general.

So if Elcock, Hatton and Calzaghe all win in December, who would get your boxer of the year award?

Hatton for me. What a nice problem to have that would be!

steve richards wrote:

dr_devious wrote:Elcock hasnt got much chance against Abraham imo, I'd be very happy to be proved wrong though

AA is very static as a fighter, strong and powerful just like Elcocks sparing partner Tony Oakey, should be a great fight, I would go for Elcock on points.

Wayne deserves his chance and will take full advantage this is were he should have been 3 years ago if he had not been messed about by promoters.

Steve, fully respect the fact you're getting behind Wayne, and I'd love for him to pull it off somehow as well, but I can't help but think you've got the rose-tinted glasses on with regards to AA.
He's in a different league to Oakey and I find it hard to envisage a circumstance where Wayne is able to fend off his strength and power over 12 rounds.
I can see Wayne doing well in the early rounds before getting worn down for a late stoppage.

Old bones Ian wrote:Great news for Wayne and British boxing in general.

So if Elcock, Hatton and Calzaghe all win in December, who would get your boxer of the year award?

If Elcock won I'd say him considering the upsets and level he's at.