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March 22nd, in Cardiff:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7230883.stm

Good for Rees that he's got home advantage. I think he 's up against it here. Mind you, I didn't give him a prayer against M'Baye, so who knows?

Rees will win this.

I know I'm in the minority.

Kotelnik wins for my money

If Rees wins will people start to see him as a genuine World champion?

Or will they continue to see him as a joke?

In answer to your question. I will still view him as a joke.

Big Pussy wrote:In answer to your question. I will still view him as a joke.

Even with two big wins over World class opposition?

I know M'Baye was very poor but i ws impressed by Rees workrate. I'd like to see if he's improved now he's won the title.

I wouldn't be surprised to see a Rees win here, he has the famous Enzo Calzaghe workrate and Kotelniks not a BIG puncher. IMO Its very likely to go the distance and although Rees is not as tight and compact as Kotelnik his workrate and aggression could see him through.

Rees should be viewed as bona fide World Champ if he wins this one. 1 win over world class opposition could be classed as a fluke or an M'Baye off night, 2 successive wins can't, although I think Rees will be in trouble when he comes up against a banger who can stop him in his tracks.

I think the underrated Rees will win again here.

If Reese were to win this then his credentials would be every bit as good as Junior Witters .. lets not forget just how good/bad Witters best wins really are

Enzo will no doubt have Reese a level or two fitter than last time ..

And whilst I`m not convinced at all by Reese at this weight and this level - I can`t really say I`m that impressed by Kotelnik either.

A real 50/50 fight to call.

Then don`t bet against him fighting Khan ASAP
He fits the genre perfect .. non-punching s-featherweight

Here comes the third disputed decision "loss" in the UK, maybe Kotenlik can fight Hatton afterwards to complete the deal.

kotelnik ud

I could see Rees outworking him if he can get past Kotelnick's robotic jab.

Tough defence for Rees and his madatory. I like most favour Kotelnik to win on points but Rees will put up a good display.

Still be a great win for Rees if he can pull it off and I certainly wouldn't rule that out.

Rees on points.

I would love for the little dude to showboat again like he did against M'Baye.

Come forward robotic fighters make Enzo Calzaghe fighters look good.

doctor robotnik by KO