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Never seen him fight but i was just looking at the Jr Welterweight rankings, and see his name and see he was British. I was just wondering has he got a chance at Amir Khan or any of the title holders in the future ? the only problem is that he's a late starter and he's already 30.
He's alright. Probably European/WBU calibre. Probably a little better but not much better than the likes of Barnes/Lynes/Rees/Mutley.
Always surprises me how you Brit guys don't even follow Brit boxing. McCloskey's last 5 or 6 fights have been on Sky or rte/internet.
He doesn't get hit so his age is no problem.
Did you see the Lynes fight?Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
He made Lynes look like a complete mug. He's much better than those guys.
Can't follow everyone mate ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
No it's the one fight i didn't see. I'll take your word for it. He's still not a fighter i could ever imagine being a world champion.Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterDid you see the Lynes fight?Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
He made Lynes look like a complete mug. He's much better than those guys.
I don't rate him that much he needs to step it up a bit but he will never be world level mind you if Gavin Rees can win a World title hope for anyone.
Don't know how people can say that they don't rate him. He'll be a world champ. I'd have no doubt he'd beat khan. He's Irish by the way, not british.
I quite like the guy man. Seen him fight a few times and he's pretty good. He's awkard and slick at the same time, great combinations and movement. Couple of downsides that I've seen are he lacks power and he also gets hit when he shouldn't.
I'd probably say he'll give anyone a run for their money and would be a certain awkward nights work even at world level. His last time out he certainly looked like he could do with some better conditioning though.
I guess we should take that British Title Belt back from him then ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by magee
But was British champion.Quote:
Originally Posted by magee
This is why i need sky!
The British Fight Scene is good. I watch all the ITV fights and anything i can catch on Youtube but no ive never seen McClosky fight.
McClosky is decent, he is better than the likes of Kotelnik and similar standard contenders I think he takes Maidana aswell.
Fenster is correct made Lynes look like a novice not only that but on about 5 days notice, got some nice skills has a similar style to David Barnes but alot busier. I wouldnt mind him fighting Witter rather than these Italian/Spanish waitors while he waits for a world title shot.
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Originally Posted by magee
Irish?? Northern Irish is British from my source he was born in Londonderry Northern Ireland he is British ;).
I can only remember watching his last fight and on that evidence this sounds spot on to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by themacmagician