BRITISH RBRs! Amir Khan v Gairy St Clair and Michael Jennings v Ross Minter

OK guys, welcome once more to the British RBR for this weekend, and we have another Fri-Sat double header of boxing coming your way from the fine home of hyped-up boxers....Britain.

First up on Friday night in a bout for the British Light Heavyweight title is Tony Oakey v Peter Haymer, and in the big fight of the weekend we see Amir Khan in his biggest test so far against former world titlist Gairy St Clair. Leftylee is also very kindly providing RBR coverage of Michael Jennings v Ross Minter from the undercard of Khan v St Clair. Previews to follow.

British Light Heavyweight Title

Tony Oakey (24-2, 6KOs) isn't known as the biggest of punchers, and already has a loss on his record to Peter Haymer back in the summer of 2005, but claimed the title by beating Steve Spartacus, and clung on to the title last time out with a MD against Brian Magee. Oakey is the workhorse of the pair, and although giving away height, will certainly look to keep on at Haymer and outwork him. Oakey's comeback after a cocaine-ban fall from grace was completed when he claimed the British title but Oakey will be looking to make the next step come Friday night, and establish himself as one of the best light-heavyweights in Britain with a good win.

Peter Haymer (17-4-1, 5KOs) also has the reputation of being a little feather-fisted, and is coming off two defeats, one a 2nd round KO to former champ Ovill McKenzie and another to young journeyman Paul David. Haymer has also been out of action since May last year, and will be hoping to be able to shake off the ring rust quickly. Haymer will hold the physical advantage over Oakey, but will have to assert the reach and jab well to keep Oakey off him and repeat his 2005 victory to claim the British title.

When it comes to discussing Amir Khan (15-0, 12 KOs), it becomes almost impossible not to echo the words I wrote back before his fight with Graham Earl. The Golden Boy of Frank Warren's Sports Network, the brightest prospect in British boxing and already earning a truckload of movie for each fight, Khan is facing the toughest bout of his career on Saturday night against Gairy St Clair. After his 70-something second demolition of Graham Earl, Khan is riding the crest of a wave and is facing his first former World Champion, and will hope to put another impressive name onto his list of victims. He will defend his Commonwealth Lightweight title for the third time on Saturday, and a victory will undoubtedly be a great feather in his cap. Although naysayers will criticise Khan as bearing too much hype, and cast doubts on the strength of his chin, he still has the hopes of many Brits on his shoulders, and beating St Clair will be a definite step in the right direction.

Gairy St Clair (39-5-2, 17KOs) is stepping from Super-Featherweight to challenge Amir Khan, and accepted the fight at fairly short notice after original opponent Martin Kristjansen pulled out after suffering with the flu. St Clair's world title came in beating Cassius Baloyi in South Africa in July 2006 with a good points win, but which he lost in November against Malcolm Klassen. St Clair has since lost his rematch with Baloyi, but began rebuilding with a win over Robert Oyan in December. A competent boxer, Khan's speed and accuracy will need to be pinpoint to get through St Clair's guard, who will look to use those skills to keep Khan off him, and grind out a points victory.

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When it comes to discussing Amir Khan (15-0, 12 KOs), it becomes almost impossible not to echo the words I wrote back before his fight with Graham Earl. The Golden Boy of Frank Warren's Sports Network, the brightest prospect in British boxing and already earning a truckload of movie for each fight, Khan is facing the toughest bout of his career on Saturday night against Gairy St Clair. After his 70-something second demolition of Graham Earl, Khan is riding the crest of a wave and is facing his first former World Champion, and will hope to put another impressive name onto his list of victims. He will defend his Commonwealth Lightweight title for the third time on Saturday, and a victory will undoubtedly be a great feather in his cap. Although naysayers will criticise Khan as bearing too much hype, and cast doubts on the strength of his chin, he still has the hopes of many Brits on his shoulders, and beating St Clair will be a definite step in the right direction.

Gairy St Clair (39-5-2, 17KOs) is stepping from Super-Featherweight to challenge Amir Khan, and accepted the fight at fairly short notice after original opponent Martin Kristjansen pulled out after suffering with the flu. St Clair's world title came in beating Cassius Baloyi in South Africa in July 2006 with a good points win, but which he lost in November against Malcolm Klassen. St Clair has since lost his rematch with Baloyi, but began rebuilding with a win over Robert Oyan in December. A competent boxer, Khan's speed and accuracy will need to be pinpoint to get through St Clair's guard, who will look to use those skills to keep Khan off him, and grind out a points victory.

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CC good write up. I can't see it going any other way than a Khan KO in the mid rounds. Do you know what time the fight starts rhun? Im working till about 9ish >:mad

Okay the main undercard bout this Saturday see's the WBU welterweight championship bout between the holder Michael Jennings v Ross "The Boss" Minter. This bout was suppose to happen last year but various injuries to both fighters have disrupted this fight happening.

Michael Jennings (31-1, 14KO's) is coming in to this fight with 3 straight wins after a controversial SD loss to Young Mutley back in 2006 in which a number of people believed he won that night. Jennings is not a puncher and could suit Minter by his come forward style but he has the more experience of the two and has some good wins over Bradley Pryce and Mehrdud Takaloo. The champ can sometimes start slow and has been down due to this (first round knockdown to the hands of Pryce) but once he gets going he boxes intelligently and also has an excellent workrate. Jennings has also been 12 rounds on various occasions compared to Minter never been 12 rounds and this could be a very significant factor in determining the outcome of the fight. Beating Minter would also add another good domestic name on his impressive record.

Ross Minter (17-2-1, 8KO's) is mostly known for not only his Dad being a world champion but appearing on the Contender challenge last year where he suffered an 8th round KO loss to Freddy Curiel in which he was comfortably ahead on all scorecards but lost his concentration in the final round and got caught flush. Minter has held southern area and English belts but has never faced anyone like Jennings and the fact he has only been 8 rounds at the most is worrying considering this was where he was stopped last time. Having said that we seen against Curiel, Minter can box well and is an entertaining fighter to watch plus he also has home advantage on his side. A worry for Ross though is he is prone to cuts in which he suffered a cuts loss to Howard Clarke 6 years back and is also coming off an 11th month layoff and after a heartbreaking defeat against Curiel you wonder has he made the wrong decision taking this fight without a warm-up fight and has he really recovered mentally and physically from that loss??

This should be a great fight with both exciting fighters to watch in there but the big advantages lie with Jennings and the best bet is a wide UD for the champion to retain his belt but I would not be surprised if Jennings forced a late stoppage victory either.

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When it comes to discussing Amir Khan (15-0, 12 KOs), it becomes almost impossible not to echo the words I wrote back before his fight with Graham Earl. The Golden Boy of Frank Warren's Sports Network, the brightest prospect in British boxing and already earning a truckload of movie for each fight, Khan is facing the toughest bout of his career on Saturday night against Gairy St Clair. After his 70-something second demolition of Graham Earl, Khan is riding the crest of a wave and is facing his first former World Champion, and will hope to put another impressive name onto his list of victims. He will defend his Commonwealth Lightweight title for the third time on Saturday, and a victory will undoubtedly be a great feather in his cap. Although naysayers will criticise Khan as bearing too much hype, and cast doubts on the strength of his chin, he still has the hopes of many Brits on his shoulders, and beating St Clair will be a definite step in the right direction.

Gairy St Clair (39-5-2, 17KOs) is stepping from Super-Featherweight to challenge Amir Khan, and accepted the fight at fairly short notice after original opponent Martin Kristjansen pulled out after suffering with the flu. St Clair's world title came in beating Cassius Baloyi in South Africa in July 2006 with a good points win, but which he lost in November against Malcolm Klassen. St Clair has since lost his rematch with Baloyi, but began rebuilding with a win over Robert Oyan in December. A competent boxer, Khan's speed and accuracy will need to be pinpoint to get through St Clair's guard, who will look to use those skills to keep Khan off him, and grind out a points victory.

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CC good write up. I can't see it going any other way than a Khan KO in the mid rounds. Do you know what time the fight starts rhun? Im working till about 9ish >:mad

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Coverage for Jennings-Minter is from 8:40PM-10:40PM over on ITV4 and the Khan fight is on from 10:40PM-11:50PM on ITV1.

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When it comes to discussing Amir Khan (15-0, 12 KOs), it becomes almost impossible not to echo the words I wrote back before his fight with Graham Earl. The Golden Boy of Frank Warren's Sports Network, the brightest prospect in British boxing and already earning a truckload of movie for each fight, Khan is facing the toughest bout of his career on Saturday night against Gairy St Clair. After his 70-something second demolition of Graham Earl, Khan is riding the crest of a wave and is facing his first former World Champion, and will hope to put another impressive name onto his list of victims. He will defend his Commonwealth Lightweight title for the third time on Saturday, and a victory will undoubtedly be a great feather in his cap. Although naysayers will criticise Khan as bearing too much hype, and cast doubts on the strength of his chin, he still has the hopes of many Brits on his shoulders, and beating St Clair will be a definite step in the right direction.

Gairy St Clair (39-5-2, 17KOs) is stepping from Super-Featherweight to challenge Amir Khan, and accepted the fight at fairly short notice after original opponent Martin Kristjansen pulled out after suffering with the flu. St Clair's world title came in beating Cassius Baloyi in South Africa in July 2006 with a good points win, but which he lost in November against Malcolm Klassen. St Clair has since lost his rematch with Baloyi, but began rebuilding with a win over Robert Oyan in December. A competent boxer, Khan's speed and accuracy will need to be pinpoint to get through St Clair's guard, who will look to use those skills to keep Khan off him, and grind out a points victory.

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CC good write up. I can't see it going any other way than a Khan KO in the mid rounds. Do you know what time the fight starts rhun? Im working till about 9ish >:mad

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Coverage for Jennings-Minter is from 8:40PM-10:40PM over on ITV4 and the Khan fight is on from 10:40PM-11:50PM on ITV1.

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Thanks much! CC

I agree with the others, I don't see Khan having much trouble with St Clair

Khan wins easily

Evning folks....so the show for Tony Oakey Cokey v Peter Haymer is starting in a few minutes, and it could be a bit of a barnburner, with neither one having much power, so it could be good looking shots all night long. At least I hope so.

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Evning folks....so the show for Tony Oakey Cokey v Peter Haymer is starting in a few minutes, and it could be a bit of a barnburner, with neither one having much power, so it could be good looking shots all night long. At least I hope so.

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CC as always Rhun, let's hope it's not like Colin Lynes last week.

Should be a close fight, may the best man win ;D

Ringwalks

Peter Haymer comes in to some rap music, and when his name was announced he got a fair few boos, but also plenty of cheers too. He doesn't seem too fazed by the reception, just calm and fairly focussed. Haymer looks ok in there. Oakey comes in to his usual "Oakey Cokey" getting the crowd singing along, but there seems to be a fairly balanced mix of Oakey and Haymer fans in the house, should make for a raucous atmosphere.

Next up its fight time from the legendary York Hall in Bethnal Green.

Round 1:

Oakey certainly looks the stockier and rounder of the two fighters, with his manboobs bouncing a little as he struck his chest as his name was announced. Early attacking from both men, and Haymer with a decent right hook as Oakey comes forward. Oakey working a little more though and cutting down the distance. Haymer looks a little more upright, and isn't firm enough with his jab so far. Some good rights go in, but Oakey is throwing more, just falling short a little more often too. Thudding left hook from Oakey lands in the chest. Bit of a wrestle, and Oakey trying to dig to the back of the head. Good left hook as Haymer comes ofrward. Haymer landing a short uppercut, then some body shots in the clinch.

Not at all cagey so far. Oakey edges it in that one for me.
10-9

Round 2:

Good right hook lands well for Oakey, then a jab. Oakey's guard picking up most of Haymer's jabs. Good right hook to the body from Oakey. Bit of a clinch. Fine left hook from Oakey on the inside, and Haymer seems to be trying to find out how to keep Oakey off him, not utilising the height and reach advantage. Oakey looking much better this round, with Haymer taking shots on the way in. Haymer pumps out some straight shots, then covers as Oakey lands shots in the armpit region. Clinch, and Haymer digs in three left hooks to the body.

Oakey's again so far.
20-18

Round 3:

Haymer still hoping to push out that jab, but Oakey is moving well around it. Haymer goes for an uppercut, but misses and takes a right hook too. Haymer with a good right to the body. Haymer a little slow getting at Oakey. Good jab straight right from Haymer, who is getting more into this fight in this round. They clinch and trade short hooks. Oakey with a decent hook. Haymer lunges in, but Oakey misses a couple of shots.Haymer pushing forward and working the body on the inside. Oakey a little wild, but Haymer lands a jab and another straight right. Short hook from Haymer too, and Oakey's work is higher volume but more inaccurate. Right hook from Oakey.

Haymer's round for me
29-28

Round 4:

Oakey stance is helping him, with his reaching jabs protecting him at the same time. Oakey landing some good hooks early on, but Haymer with a decent right hook. Uppercut from Haymer, but Oakey comes forward, digging to the body, then putting shots into Haymer's arms. Haymer is circling a little more, trying to stay at range. Oakey getting in close again, with some body shots. Haymer returns a couple of hooks, and Haymer with a good jab as Oakey misses a hook from some distance. Big right hook lands on Haymer as he comes forward, and Oakey comes forward with a surge of confidence. Oakey digging away still with hard hooks, some landing better than others. They touch gloves at the end of the round.

Oakey's round.
39-37

This is a great fight BTW and round 4 it was fantastic with Oakey winning landing flush shots.

i've got it 39-37 too.

Round 5:

Haymer jabs, then a clinch. Nice right uppercut from Haymer, but Oakey keeps coming and digs to the body with hooks. Hamer with a couple of jabs, but Oakey is coming forward whatever is thrown at him. Left hook from Haymer, then Oakey gets inside, and digs punches to the chest of Haymer. Haymer with another left uppercut. Haymer landing better this round again, another fine uppercut as Oakey comes in. Lots of rubbing of heads in the clinches, and Oakey showing a small graze. Oakey plants his feet, and finds two wild hooks missing the target. Jab and straight right from Haymer. Uppercut from Oakey, but as they split Haymer digs in. Oakey is pushing and pushing, but still seems low on flush shots finding the target.

Haymer edging that one again for me.
48-47

Round 6:

The pace here seems almost relentless, and its hard to see both fighters keeping it up for 12 rounds. Oakey coming forward again and again with smothering wide shots. Haymer shipping shots, but only landing jabs and occasional rights now and then. Oakey dominating the first half of the round. Oakey takes a body shot, then a jab right, but he's outworking Haymer, and Haymer looking almost exhausted in there, leaning on Oakey. Body shot from Oakey, and Haymer looking to clinch more often. Clean jab right again from Haymer, but Oakey with some fine hooks in the clinch, and doesn't give Haymer a minute's breather. Oakey's workrate takes him that round nicely.

58-56 Oakey

Round 7:

Oakey lunging out once again with long jabs. Jim Watt has Oakey 59-55, but I feel its tighter. Great exchange, with some big hooks from Oakey landing, but still taking some shots from Haymer. Oakey micxing it up with body shots, hooks and uppercuts in flurries, and Haymer looks pretty tired, even though Oakey's bleeding from the nose. Oakey warned for a low blow. Haymer's shots are straight, and a fine right hand, but Oakey is unfazed still swinging and working well. Good right hand from Oakey. Oakey has HAymer in the headlock in the clinch. Haymer takes a big left, and as they clinch Oakey's grinning over Haymer's shoulder. Haymer's left eye marked. Haymer lands good jab-right on the bell.

Oakey's round

68-65

Round 8:

Haymer's corner urging him to dig deep and claim the title. Haymer with a decent jab and straight, but he seems one dimensional. Oakey pushes forward, and lays into the body.Haymer with some body shots and an uppercut, and he's giving a lot early on here. Haymer with a jab, and Oakey still swinging back. Haymer winces from a low blow. Uppercut from Haymer, but Oakey still comes back, and swings. Haymer clings on again, and he is digging deep. Good jab from Haymer. Oakey's still working in that awkward relentless style. Body shot from HAymer, and a fine right, and the ref warns Oakey again for punching behind the head. Haymer with a pair of hooks to the body. Oakey with some hooks, but Haymer working better with his guard as well.

Haymer's round.
77-75 Oakey

Round 9:

Oakey comes out again, but Haymer with a counter jab and right. Oakey's falling short with some jabs. Nice jab from Haymer and OAkey swings and misses and goes into the clinch. Oakey working the body, and although looks fleshier also looks better going into the final third. Good right hand from Haymer as the longer reach pays. Oakey to the body nicely, and another couple of punches. Haymer moving the head out of the way twice, and beckons Oakey forward. Huge left hook, and Haymer looks done. Great shot from Oakey, and its all over. HAymer can't answer the count. Great Oakey finish!!!!

Well I think that'll be me calling it a day for this evening's action, very enjoyable fight capped with a devastating KO punch from Tony Oakey who isn't even considered a puncher. Moving to Johnny Eames' stable seems to have worked well for him.

Anyhow, I'll be back tomorrow night for the Khan St Clair fight, but Jennings v Minter also looks a goodie worth looking forward too, thanks to Lee.

Nighty Night. ;)

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It's a good Saturday! CC for the RBR Rhun,what time and channel is the Khan fight on?

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It's a good Saturday! CC for the RBR Rhun,what time and channel is the Khan fight on?

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I posted the times on page 1 El Gamo ;)

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It's a good Saturday! CC for the RBR Rhun,what time and channel is the Khan fight on?

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Come on Gamo....how can you forget the magnificent rugby game we witnessed between England and Wales too? It did go rather well!

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Come on Gamo....how can you forget the magnificent rugby game we witnessed between England and Wales too? It did go rather well!

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Rugby?WTF?! :-X :-X :-X You watch that "sport"? :-X :-\ >:mad

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Just in case you guys fancy winning some easy dosh.. Ive backed the Khan/Jennings PTS double..

Which without question GUARANTEES 1 KO.. and almost guarantees the two KOs.

You're welcome.

Action for Jennings-Minter set to get underway in just over one hours time ;).

Firstly to the RBR is fellow scouser for myself Derry "Golden Boy, AKA Dirty" Matthews v Nikoloz Berkatsashvilli which is a warm-up bout for Derry however if he loses this he get's stripped of his WBU belt and stripped of the mandatory challenger position for the EBU belt.

When I mention Nikoloz's name I will say NB as it will take ages to type it.

Derry says "I've trained hard for this fight and I am treating this as for my world title, I also want to show my skills in front of the capital."

Action to follow after the break.

Round 1:

Great body shots from Derry to start off, he is using his reach advantages well and using combo's on the Georgian, left and right to the head , NB not throwing back and missing when he attempts, strong combo again from Derry and NB is being out gained from the scouser, BIG two body shots and NB is down for the first time, gets up at 8, NB down again a little later for the sceond time after a brilliant body shot and now fails the 10 count.

This was target practice for Derry with brilliant body and head shots and scores a nice convincing win, NB just could not cope with his reach and sickening body shots.

Matthews winner KO1.

Matthews:

"I have been working on those combo's in the gym and I have once again proved I am the best feather in the country, I take every fight serious and I proved people I am a good body puncher tonight and I have my eyes set on Steven Luevano for the WBO title in the next 12 months and hopefully Frank can get me a shot at him."

Jim and Barry just talking now and action to follow soon.......

Minter looks confident and so to Jennings, great reception for both as well.

Round 1:

Minter coming right on him, good jabs however from Jennings, Minter went down of a hook but never touched the canvas but ref never counted him and it should have been a count, Jennings is swarming over him, good shots from Jennings and this is a big round and Ross needs to clear his head. Minter appears to have recovered and comes back with good head shots but Minter does not have great movement and he is leaving him open. Big shots from Minter rocking Jennings in the closing seconds but that's Jenning's round.

10-9 Jennings

Round 2:

Minter backing Mike to ropes and landing a good one-two to the head, Jennings trying to work that jab but Minter coming back with great will power and heart and landing some good shots downstairs. Lot of holding towards the end, Minter starting to enjoy success now and good right hand to finish the round, Minter's round.

19-19 All Even.

Round 3:

Great combo from Minter inside 1st 30 seconds and he has turned this fight around, good jabs from Ross and Jennings is trying to box from the outside but it's not working, good right hand from Mike now and Minter is setting a very fast pace and this could be a problem as he may tire himself out, good clubbing right from Minter and he is fighting his fight but not doing a great job cutting off the ring, Mike not just throwing enough here and Minter lands a good right uppercut towards the end and finished strongly, round to Minter.

29-28 Minter

Round 4:

Ross is cut from a clash of heads it was confirmed, great combo's from both and this is a fantastic clash of style's, good left upper from Jennings and the pace is slowing now for Minter, Oh and what a great right hand and Minter goes down and gets back up towards the end, big round from Jennings whose jab was working well as well.

10-8 Jennings

38-37 Jennings

Come oooon! Jennings... :)

CC Lee, and all others on the thread, looks like an eventful night's boxing in progress so far. Minter sounds better than I expected him to be, cause Jennings strikes me as the better of the two, but it's a funny old game.

As for Derry Matthews' fight, there's no way that he'd have been in there if there was any chance of him losing, and getting stripped of WBU and EBU mandatory for a meaningless tune-up.

Keep it up lee, sounds a good fight.