UK boxing news round up.

[BrilliantAJ]

Just seen that Cullen and Chelli have fought to a draw already (must've missed that) - makes sense to run it back then maybe?

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

I thought I read that Lyndon was fighting Joel McIntyre on the Williamson-Kelly card, but haven't really seen that anywhere else - doubt he will be now to be fair, haven't seen any of the pressers or anything but I presume he's not on there.

Kongo is a good shout yeah, shame about Marku's injury as I really want to see that one. Neither are going to do much at world level, so this is probably their best opportunity to make a big fight - think I saw Kongo saying Marku's team don't want it.

Cullen-Chelli if they're not rearranging the Richards fight? Cullen-Richards? Don't know too much about Schofield except he got beat reasonably comprehensively by Germaine Brown.

Saw Rivas-Ajagba is lined up, reckon Babic fights for the vacant (if Rivas is vacating) belt at bridger then soon? Think they'd much rather Rozanski than Merhy to be honest.

Yeah it would be an optimistic turnaround. If he dealt with McIntyre comfortably then maybe it’s possible but probably unlikely.

Cullen vs Chelli rematch is a good shout. Would be a good addition.

I haven’t got a clue tbh, is that for that ****** Bridgerweight title the WBC have created? I wouldn’t be surprised if we got Babic vs Chisora in 2023. Would be a nice comeback fight for Dereck assuming he wants to continue after the Fury fight.

[BrilliantAJ]

Yeah it would be an optimistic turnaround. If he dealt with McIntyre comfortably then maybe it’s possible but probably unlikely.

Cullen vs Chelli rematch is a good shout. Would be a good addition.

I haven’t got a clue tbh, is that for that ****** Bridgerweight title the WBC have created? I wouldn’t be surprised if we got Babic vs Chisora in 2023. Would be a nice comeback fight for Dereck assuming he wants to continue after the Fury fight.

Re: Rivas, 10-round heavyweight bout I think I saw. Yea quite like the idea of that.

Should get Arthur on the card then if that’s the case.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Re: Rivas, 10-round heavyweight bout I think I saw. Yea quite like the idea of that.

Should get Arthur on the card then if that’s the case.

Ah I was thinking to myself it’s gonna be tough for Ajagba to make 220 or whatever limit is. I don’t keep up to date with their rankings but I think Babic is pretty high so I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets a vacant title shot.

I hate this Bridgerweight division though, I think it’s ridiculous, the unified HW champion literally ways around 220, hopefully they just get rid of it altogether.

[BrilliantAJ]

Ah I was thinking to myself it’s gonna be tough for Ajagba to make 220 or whatever limit is. I don’t keep up to date with their rankings but I think Babic is pretty high so I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets a vacant title shot.

I hate this Bridgerweight division though, I think it’s ridiculous, the unified HW champion literally ways around 220, hopefully they just get rid of it altogether.

Think they ordered him to fight Merhy in a final eliminator. Am with you, it’s a shocking division, much rather see one at 188 or so if they’re going to do anything, even then they shouldn’t bother.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Think they ordered him to fight Merhy in a final eliminator. Am with you, it’s a shocking division, much rather see one at 188 or so if they’re going to do anything, even then they shouldn’t bother.

Yeah the last thing we need in boxing is more belts and more divisions. Usyk and Wilder have completely disproven the idea that guys who weight around 220 or less can’t compete with the 250+ guys too.

[BrilliantAJ]

Yeah the last thing we need in boxing is more belts and more divisions. Usyk and Wilder have completely disproven the idea that guys who weight around 220 or less can’t compete with the 250+ guys too.

Completely. Interested to hear your thoughts on the Chisora-Fury card; how quickly do you reckon Dubois gets Lerena out of there? I'd be impressed if Mendy pulled it off but am favouring Berinchyk here. How good do you think Royston & Karol Itauma could be?

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Completely. Interested to hear your thoughts on the Chisora-Fury card; how quickly do you reckon Dubois gets Lerena out of there? I'd be impressed if Mendy pulled it off but am favouring Berinchyk here. How good do you think Royston & Karol Itauma could be?

Depends how quick he can pin him down I reckon, I’m thinking mid rounds stoppage, rounds 4-8 would be my pick.

I’m leaning towards Berinchyk myself. I think it’ll be a close decision but I’m favouring the fresher fighter.

I rate Itauma very highly, think he’s got a lot of potential, surely him vs Ben Whittaker will be a big domestic fight down the line and I wouldn’t be surprised if Itauma wins. Look out for his younger brother Enriko too he’s won both European and World youth gold this year. Only 17, could be a future HW star.

RBS is an exciting talent too, multiple time European champion as a junior. He needs to sit down on his shots a little more but that will come with experience.

[BrilliantAJ]

Depends how quick he can pin him down I reckon, I’m thinking mid rounds stoppage, rounds 4-8 would be my pick.

I’m leaning towards Berinchyk myself. I think it’ll be a close decision but I’m favouring the fresher fighter.

I rate Itauma very highly, think he’s got a lot of potential, surely him vs Ben Whittaker will be a big domestic fight down the line and I wouldn’t be surprised if Itauma wins. Look out for his younger brother Enriko too he’s won both European and World youth gold this year. Only 17, could be a future HW star.

RBS is an exciting talent too, multiple time European champion as a junior. He needs to sit down on his shots a little more but that will come with experience.

Agreed on the DDD fight. Mendy's got some miles on the clock as well.

I went to look up 'Moses' Itauma as that's the one I recognised (thought there was another Itauma for a second!) and realised that's Enrico. Impressive resume he's got.

Another Warren prospect I'm quite high on is Tommy Fletcher, he's absolutely massive for a cruiser and seems to have pretty solid power. Some quite exciting prospects coming through.

What do you see the next fights being for the Queensbury super-bantams (Cunningham, Davies, McCann, Cain)? Reckon we could get a combination of them facing each other soon, now that Cunningham might be getting the Tete result effectively wiped from the record? Cain maybe a tiny bit behind the others in terms of fights thus far but no doubt he'll be in the mix soon.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Agreed on the DDD fight. Mendy's got some miles on the clock as well.

I went to look up 'Moses' Itauma as that's the one I recognised (thought there was another Itauma for a second!) and realised that's Enrico. Impressive resume he's got.

Another Warren prospect I'm quite high on is Tommy Fletcher, he's absolutely massive for a cruiser and seems to have pretty solid power. Some quite exciting prospects coming through.

What do you see the next fights being for the Queensbury super-bantams (Cunningham, Davies, McCann, Cain)? Reckon we could get a combination of them facing each other soon, now that Cunningham might be getting the Tete result effectively wiped from the record? Cain maybe a tiny bit behind the others in terms of fights thus far but no doubt he'll be in the mix soon.

Yeah he’s massive for the weight isn’t he, can definitely crack as well. Frank’s building a really nice stable of prospects.

I think McCann vs Davies definitely happens in 2023. Cain will most likely fight Ivan Morales next. Was meant to happen this year but got postponed. Unsure what happens with Cunningham, even if the Tete fight gets made a NC, that was a bad KO, have feel for him in this situation. Same thing happened to Pricey against Teper.