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martin rogan take a bow unbelievably heart a novice 12 fights in has beaten the best heavyweight britain has to offer. Makes you think how these guys are training if at all, dont want to have a go at skelton because he has been a credit himself and gave everything tonight but this guy has shown more heart in a boxing ring than i have seen in a long time we all know the big man is limited but he deserves the plaudits tonight. well done martin rogan

just hope he doesnt go much higher in level surely a good living to be made fighting the british heavyweights rematch etc feel audley just got a little lifeline tonight

Absolutely. Audley is entirely rejuvenated by this result. Boxing, eh?

Would be good to see him get a crack at the vacant EBU after beating the last champ in Skelton.

Was annoyed that Sky opted to show a Pac/Hatton promo instead of an interview with Rogan! They interview a bunch of guys after their debut's that have nothing to say, but don't bother with a fighter that has a great story like Rogan and has just won a title by beating Britains top placed Heavyweight. Shame on you Sky.

Martin Rogan

Proved me wrong in the last two fights, and I'm glad in both instances.

Excellent conditioning and performance. Don't know why they didn't interview him afterwards but I suppose we needed more expert analysis form Nicky Piper instead. You can never have enough.

Cannibal wrote:Would be good to see him get a crack at the vacant EBU after beating the last champ in Skelton.

Was annoyed that Sky opted to show a Pac/Hatton promo instead of an interview with Rogan! They interview a bunch of guys after their debut's that have nothing to say, but don't bother with a fighter that has a great story like Rogan and has just won a title by beating Britains top placed Heavyweight. Shame on you Sky.

Could not agree more, this blokes time and again in the biggest fight of his life as the underdog and keeps producing. He just stopped a tough tough opponent in Skelton a few minutes wouldn't have hurt.

Asterix wrote:Martin Rogan

Proved me wrong in the last two fights, and I'm glad in both instances.

God, I am exactly the same. In future I am predicting a Rogan win, no matter the opposition.

Vitali/Rogan - Rogan KO inside five seconds.

Dioufy wrote:

Asterix wrote:Martin Rogan

Proved me wrong in the last two fights, and I'm glad in both instances.

God, I am exactly the same. In future I am predicting a Rogan win, no matter the opposition.

Vitali/Rogan - Rogan KO inside five seconds.

Nah, Rogan would win at the weigh-in.

Cannibal wrote:Would be good to see him get a crack at the vacant EBU after beating the last champ in Skelton.

Was annoyed that Sky opted to show a Pac/Hatton promo instead of an interview with Rogan! They interview a bunch of guys after their debut's that have nothing to say, but don't bother with a fighter that has a great story like Rogan and has just won a title by beating Britains top placed Heavyweight. Shame on you Sky.

It was also disappointing that they didn't show or mention Bendall vs McDermott or the Broadhurst fights.

When Sky actually have a decent fight card they don't show half of it. Odd.

But what a story, winning PrizeFighter when he wasn't the favourite, and beat the favourite in the final, then beats Audley when he's a 7/1 shot, and then knocks out Skelton after hurting him numerous times. I think I am in love with him.

Asterix wrote:

Dioufy wrote:

Asterix wrote:Martin Rogan

Proved me wrong in the last two fights, and I'm glad in both instances.

God, I am exactly the same. In future I am predicting a Rogan win, no matter the opposition.

Vitali/Rogan - Rogan KO inside five seconds.

Nah, Rogan would win at the weigh-in.

What weigh in? Vit is such a pussy, he'd never sign for this fight, just get his brother to come instead. Who would then pull out as soon as is not embarrassing.

Horse wrote:

Cannibal wrote:Would be good to see him get a crack at the vacant EBU after beating the last champ in Skelton.

Was annoyed that Sky opted to show a Pac/Hatton promo instead of an interview with Rogan! They interview a bunch of guys after their debut's that have nothing to say, but don't bother with a fighter that has a great story like Rogan and has just won a title by beating Britains top placed Heavyweight. Shame on you Sky.

It was also disappointing that they didn't show or mention Bendall vs McDermott or the Broadhurst fights.

When Sky actually have a decent fight card they don't show half of it. Odd.

Very very odd - i'd guess i'm not the only one on here killing time before Marquez v Diaz, so Sky could have used the 2 hours and filled it with some action and kept the likes of me entertained.

Get Rogan in with anyone 'big' now and make it quick, given Martin's age.
The genial Irishman deserves a pension of a payday.

Hats off to the man.
I must admit, I thought Skelton would be too tough for him.

Could be a big fight for him in the future, especially as the US seem to love Irish fighters.

flippin brilliant - go on the taximan.

Big Rogies soon going to out rocky....rocky,

you can see it now.

Its a tale of a struggling actor trying to make it....then in an act of desperation turns to boxing at the grand old age of 36? up aganst top heavys in one night beats the three of them, then beats a household name and had to face serious opposition in the form of euro and commonwealth champ skelton. KO's him... and now FACES THE FIGHT OF HIS LIFE WITH HAYEMAKER TO BECOME THE ONLY SECOND IRISHMAN TO HOLD A WORLD TITLE.

You couldnt make it up.

Of course rogie will play the lead role, he actually not a bad actor.

It really is a dream scenario "Rogie the Giant Killer" does it again. I dont gamble but if I did, I would have backed Skelton with confidence. I was surprised he beat Harrison but uttterly shocked he has beaten big Matt. At 37 he may only have 3 good years as a fighter left so he needs to hurry up. Forget Sprott, fight for the Euro which may well be vacant now. He might even go on and win a World title. For those of you who think Haye would finish him in a couple of rounds, think again. Rogan has a very good chin and he hits hard. Haye can be toppled and Rogan with his huge desire would finish him off. If he fought Haye and it went the distance Haye would likely win having the better boxing skills. Rogie needs to keep busy now, he is on a roll.

What a great fight!!! Well done to Rogan, who I think is a good fighter and one wonders what he may have done if he'd have been uncovered earlier! He's not just a face-first brawler, he uses the jab well and head movement to get inside and his body shots were taking the steam out of Skelton, who It seemed to me, underestimated Rogan.

Great win and good luck to the guy and hope he earns a few quid. He was in excellent condition and he finished the fight brilliantly.

I thought Audley would have too much skill for him ... and Skelton just too tough for him.

Very glad to be proven wrong on each occasion.

Where does he stand in regard to the european title? am I correct in thinking only the commonwealth was at stake?
Maybe a re-match for the european? .. yes please

tonyevs wrote:I thought Audley would have too much skill for him ... and Skelton just too tough for him.

Very glad to be proven wrong on each occasion.

Where does he stand in regard to the european title? am I correct in thinking only the commonwealth was at stake?
Maybe a re-match for the european? .. yes please

Only the Commonwealth was at stake, but I think the Euro will be vacant now. Rogan couldnt fight for the Euro because he wasnt ranked high enough, but he must be now though.I agree, I had Harrison and Skelton winning over Rogan, so many of us were wrong.

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Echo the anger at sky not interviewing Rogan in the 'main event' after a win like this. Shame on you. You are so out of touch with boxing fans.

In Sky's defence the Board doctors insisted on both returning to the dressing rooms for check ups and no interview could take place and they went off air. Safety first chaps.

wow i thought for sure skelton would win because of roggies inexperiance guess i was wrong eh :(
skelton muct of thought it was close not to put the EBU belt on the line

rogan is now a mandatory challenger for the euro belt

how much further can the chap go?

world title challenge im pretty sure he could hold his own with valuev atm win? i dunno anyone think he'd have a chance after upsetting th odds with prizefighter, harrison and skelton?