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Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 05:38
by jomothepure
Quite a lot of fights in Africa do not make it onto the boxrec datatbase, so a lot of African boxers records can be incomplete. Hopefully, in this case it is. We know he's lost to George Ahie, who has often been the opponent in the UK before. He has at least been 12 rounds, but to a very poor opponent.
As you say, he is a replacement, which is good organisation from SN, but as a contest the odds against the guy are off the scale, and personally I wouldn't sanction it unless I'd seen the guy fight.
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 05:48
by Old bones Ian
One day this is going to go wrong, ok so the lad from Africa may of had more fights than his record suggests, but if they can't be substantiated then the fight shouldn't go ahead.
Its not Kevin Mitchell fault, and no doubt he has sold alot of tickets to his fans, and i'd like to see him box, but not in a mismatch, which this is on paper.
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 05:55
by Old bones Ian
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 05:56
by Twinkle Toes
3 fights?
Ok, mr boxinchat let's see you justify this one.
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 05:58
by Wales
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 06:32
by Old bones Ian
Imagine if Aryeetey gets injured in this fight, it would give the anti-boxing brigade alot of ammunition.
I just can't see how the board are letting this go ahead.
He's basically a 2 fight novice, he was beaten in his debut, also dropped in that fight by body shots. but then has had a break of 2 years before getting back in the ring.
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 06:45
by MightyWarrior
Probably as tough as nails, like most Ghanian boxers. He went the distance in his debut, with a boxer who then took Mitchell 12 rounds in 2006.
That's probably the reasoning behind SN making this match.
But it's not a fight you'd got out of your way to watch.
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 07:21
by Wales
from allegedly.tv
"Instead Mitchell will now defend his Commonwealth crown against Ghanaian Thomas Aryeetey, the West African and Ghanaian super-featherweight champion who boasts an 11-1 (2) record."
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 07:42
by TheGoods
Must be incomplete. You wouldn't put a lad who had had two fights (one loss) into a 12-rounder.
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 07:50
by Old bones Ian
TheGoods wrote:Must be incomplete. You wouldn't put a lad who had had two fights (one loss) into a 12-rounder.
i'm afraid they would.
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 08:38
by Max Molyneux
Old bones Ian wrote:TheGoods wrote:Must be incomplete. You wouldn't put a lad who had had two fights (one loss) into a 12-rounder.
i'm afraid they would.
He doesn't protect his pros that much.
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 10:14
by Mario
So do the board think Aryeetey is a more credible opponent than ex world title contender Ezra Sellers?
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 10:15
by oliverfennell
Mario wrote:So do the board think Aryeetey is a more credible opponent than ex world title contender Ezra Sellers?
No
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 10:21
by Alex
£60 to watch this rubbish? No thanks.
Does anyone know if they offer a refund or credit note to watch another show in instances like this?
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 10:35
by Wales
In ym experience you'll be lucky - wortha try though, let us know how you get on.
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 10:53
by Horse
Code: Select all
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION KEVIN MITCHELL England
Won Title 28.10.06
Last Defence 10.03.07 (Voluntary)
CONTENDERS
Yakubu Amudu Ghana
Thomas Aryeetey Ghana
George Ashie Ghana
Maxwell Awuku Ghana
Cassius Baloyi South Africa
Ricky Burns Scotland
Billy Dib Australia
Nadel Hussein Australia
Carl Johanneson England
Malcolm Klassen South Africa
Joseph Ayaa Laryea Ghana
Meacher Major Bahamas
Godfrey Nzimande South Africa
Robert Osiobe Nigeria
Gairy St. Clair Guyana/Australia
Jasper Seroka South Africa
KEVIN MITCHELL defends against CARL JOHANNESON of England on 12th January 2008 in London, England, or to defend against any of the above by 30th JUNE 2008