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Hearn: Adrien Broner vs. Gavin Rees Terms Reached
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By Edward Chaykovsky
According to promoter Eddie Hearn, he reached an agreement with Golden Boy Promotions to match Gavin Rees (37-1-1, 18KOs) against WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner in an HBO televised main event on February 16th at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Broner (25-0, 21KOs) will be making the first defense of his world title.
"We have agreed on terms with Golden Boy for February 16 and will now proceed to contract. Delighted for Gavin, he deserves this massive shot. Of course its a tough fight but also chance of a lifetime and Gav isn't fazed by it all. And to those pointing out it's a tough fight - thanks for that...we had no idea. This is what you are in the game for," Hearn stated.
Rees, a former WBA junior welterweight champion, moved down to the lightweight division in 2010. The only loss on his record was a 2008 TKO defeat at the hands of the very tough Andriy Kotelnik.
I really like Gavin but as my granddad would say he's going to take a hiding.
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Hearn: Adrien Broner vs. Gavin Rees Terms Reached
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By Edward Chaykovsky
According to promoter Eddie Hearn, he reached an agreement with Golden Boy Promotions to match Gavin Rees (37-1-1, 18KOs) against WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner in an HBO televised main event on February 16th at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Broner (25-0, 21KOs) will be making the first defense of his world title.
"We have agreed on terms with Golden Boy for February 16 and will now proceed to contract. Delighted for Gavin, he deserves this massive shot. Of course its a tough fight but also chance of a lifetime and Gav isn't fazed by it all. And to those pointing out it's a tough fight - thanks for that...we had no idea. This is what you are in the game for," Hearn stated.
Rees, a former WBA junior welterweight champion, moved down to the lightweight division in 2010. The only loss on his record was a 2008 TKO defeat at the hands of the very tough Andriy Kotelnik.
I really like Gavin but as my granddad would say he's going to take a hiding.
Maybe but I think at the least it will be like Matthew Hatton giving Alvarez one of his toughest fights (toughest opponent rather).
I think Rees will aquit himself well and it could well earn him another payday off the back of a good showing. Hes value and will push Broner.
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Hearn: Adrien Broner vs. Gavin Rees Terms Reached
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By Edward Chaykovsky
According to promoter Eddie Hearn, he reached an agreement with Golden Boy Promotions to match Gavin Rees (37-1-1, 18KOs) against WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner in an HBO televised main event on February 16th at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Broner (25-0, 21KOs) will be making the first defense of his world title.
"We have agreed on terms with Golden Boy for February 16 and will now proceed to contract. Delighted for Gavin, he deserves this massive shot. Of course its a tough fight but also chance of a lifetime and Gav isn't fazed by it all. And to those pointing out it's a tough fight - thanks for that...we had no idea. This is what you are in the game for," Hearn stated.
Rees, a former WBA junior welterweight champion, moved down to the lightweight division in 2010. The only loss on his record was a 2008 TKO defeat at the hands of the very tough Andriy Kotelnik.
I really like Gavin but as my granddad would say he's going to take a hiding.
Maybe but I think at the least it will be like Matthew Hatton giving Alvarez one of his toughest fights (toughest opponent rather).
I think Rees will aquit himself well and it could well earn him another payday off the back of a good showing. Hes value and will push Broner.
True enough and he has worked pretty hard. I'm sure he will give his all.
Agree on Hatton being Alvarez's toughest opponent. If Matty had any pop he would have had Alvarez in trouble on several occasions.
Re: Gavin Rees v Adrien Broner oh yes
Rees is going to get battered, I have never rated him. I though Murray would have beaten him if he was fully motivated for the fight. I bet Broner would come to the UK for this fight, easy money.
Re: Gavin Rees v Adrien Broner oh yes
^^ Agreed. Rees is tough and busy, but he won't be able to make a dent in Broner and could easily get stopped early.
Re: Gavin Rees v Adrien Broner oh yes
Tough fight? Late rounds? Ya'll gotta be fucking kidding me. Broner-Burns I can see as a competitve fight. Broner-Rees is a gross mismatch. If Broner goes on the attack, I'll be shocked if Rees gets out of the 2nd round
Re: Gavin Rees v Adrien Broner oh yes
maybe broner is getting ready to fight ricky burns.... fighting mr rees to become better known in the uk to build upa fight with burns....if that is his plan it probably would have been better if he were to come to blighty for this fight.. boxrec says it is scheduled for new jersey ...
Re: Gavin Rees v Adrien Broner oh yes
Ricky Burns would probably fight Broner next week if it was up to him. I don't think his team will go anywhere near Broner personally but getting the Uk interest for a possible Burns showdown is an interesting angle. Broner wont have a size advantage on Burns which he has had so far. Both men especially Ricky fought much higher then lightweight earlier. Both are somewhat of an anomaly in that regard.
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I think Burns would be making a mistake to fight Broner in the USA, where the officials will do all they can to help a Golden Boy/Al Haymon HBO star fighter.
However if Broner were willing to come to the UK where there would be fair officiating, Burns would have a very good chance of beating him.
There's no good reason to have the fight in the US, because Broner isn't a draw there, while Burns is very popular in Scotland and the fight would attract a good crowd. And it would be a good one to show in prime UK time on BoxNation. British boxers shouldn't cater to the wishes of the American networks and promoters.
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I think Burns would be making a mistake to fight Broner in the USA, where the officials will do all they can to help a Golden Boy/Al Haymon HBO star fighter.
However if Broner were willing to come to the UK where there would be fair officiating, Burns would have a very good chance of beating him.
There's no good reason to have the fight in the US, because Broner isn't a draw there, while Burns is very popular in Scotland and the fight would attract a good crowd. And it would be a good one to show in prime UK time on BoxNation. British boxers shouldn't cater to the wishes of the American networks and promoters.
Please, home-cooking is not an American phenomenon. Broner was Ricky's mandatory at 130 and the Burns camp went to 135 rather then face him. Broner is not a draw in the States? He's being billed as Floyds heir apparent. Tell me please how Burns dissuades the Broner mule kicks from either hand? Regardless of geography.
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Would have rather seen burns v broner because a think burns would have had more ov a chance but still a big underdog.fair play to Rees though he deserves this shot but fancy broner to stop him after 5,6 rounds.
I disagree with your comment on Burns. I believe it would be edged toward burns.
Broner 25(21)-0-0, but Burns has never been stopped.
There are both solid fighters with good defenses, both skillful boxers.
The only thing that seperates them is experience, and that goes to burn by a pretty decent 12 fights.
