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Gavin Rees is the epitome of whats bad about modern boxing.
he is not and never will be anywere near world class , and for him to have held a World title just about sums it all up.
My hate fueled attitude towards his promoter is more evident than ever , thankyou Mr Warren you complete wanker.
It was only a matter of time before Rees lost. First Enzo, now Rees. Joe Calzaghe is next.
I think thats harsh Al Rees fought his heart out last night he couldn't possibly have tried any harder.
He's only 5 ft 3!
He's done exceptionally well to even win a belt at lightwelter at such a size disadvantage.
He should really be fighting at super featherweight.
I think if he moves down he could be pretty useful, certainly I'd be happy to watch him fight again
You are correct on one thing Bilbo , Rees just looks like a fat kid at LW.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
No defence , and a joke to the WBA.
He won the belt deservedly and tried his heart out in defense.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dark Lord AlYou are correct on one thing Bilbo , Rees just looks like a fat kid at LW.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
No defence , and a joke to the WBA.
It's M'Baye who is a disgrace to the WBA
I agree - Rees gave his all
I never rated him though and knew he would come undone sooner rather than later. Just glad he didn't get to stage where he got in with Khan and Khan did him and rated it a victory over a great fighter.
Rees is domestic level class only. Look at his record on boxrec - he never really beat anyone of quality
Couldn't beleive gavin rees last night. Got caught with some stupid shots did some stupid things and deserved to get KO'd in the end fair does he fought his heart out and full respect to the guy,going in there with bigger lads...But he wasted it.Not listening to his corner and so many silly mistakes.
Didnt relize how bad Rees's defence is it was terrible.He needs to drop at least 1 maybe 2 divisions.He did fight his heart out but at that level is isnt enough.
Gavin Rees was given the chance to win a World Title and took it - credit to him. The WBA are to blame for giving him a shot but he did win so it was justified.
He lost to Kotelnik who was ranked 4th overall in the division (according to Boxing Monthly) a guy who some thought beat Junior Witter when they met.
Kotelnik is a class operator, great defense and counter punching skills. Rees tried his best and gave a good account of himself despite his disadvantages height wise.
Yeh i agree, Kotelnik was to technically skilled for Rees.He already had a mountain to claim with how short and very little reach but he did not help him self with his hands down all the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by WelshDevilRob
Did he get KO'd, I thought it was RSF.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tins06
He went down in 12th, but that was because he fell down, his tank had completly gone.
As for people having a go at him for daring to be world champion' and having a go at his promoter for daring to give him a world title shot, those are silly comments.
Fair play to the lad he beat M'Baye, but fell short last night.
He didnt fall short last night due lack of effort. Just being at wrong weight with little power and some poor technique.
As for the Ukranian, if he fought like that against Hatton he will be knocked out.
Gavin Rees is the epitome of what is right in modern boxing. He was given the opportunity to be a champion and he made the most of it. And when it came time to defend his belt, he left it all in the ring. What more can you ask for?
Rees took a beating, dropping his hands was stupid but he did say he was disoriented after the third round. The defeat has shortened his career and he wasted a 9 months of it by sitting on the title. Khan would have beaten him. That would have been even worse.
Let's face it, it was a near certainty he was going to lose the belt in his first defense so sitting on it for 9 months was probably a good idea.
And at the end of the day at least he can say he reigned for longer than Shannon Briggs :)
Its a good job he never fought Hatton or Witter .He needs to relize he isnt big enough at LW and go down a division. He has the heart of a champion shame he lacks the skills needed at the very top.