crackin fight, im excited already
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crackin fight, im excited already
Has this been announced?
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.
Seen it on sky sports tam
So it has, well done Eddie for delivering another big fight. Good luck Gavin and well done for landing the opportunity.
burns broner would be good tooQuote:
Originally Posted by rosco1984
i think rees is as tough as they come and will give broner a totally different fight, yep rees will be the underdog but we'll see what broner has
But where ? Uk? Us?
Hope not in cin cin
Really? Is this official? Good luck to Gavin because he'll need it.
It's official. No offense guys, and Rees is legit domestic, but Broner is going to run this guy into the ground within 3-4 rounds. Credit to Rees if he goes 7 rounds.
i agree broner is a massive favourite, i think 3-4 rounds is being very unfair to reesQuote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat
mid rounds is a posibility because rees sometimes struggles at about 7 or 8
I think Rees will do well. I dont know about winning but he should give Broner his hardest fight to date. He isnt that easy to hit and pressures well.
Rees only loss was up at welter. He isnt the midget in this fight, they areboth the same height, Rees has experience fighting much stronger men.
I'll be rooting for Gavin Rees but I don't think he has a chance, especially since the fight will be in the US.
If it's close which I doubt it will be, the officials will favor Broner because he's a Haymon-managed, Golden Boy-promoted HBO house fighter.
Really? Rees should be able to take this later. An early stoppage would be stunning as Gavin can take a beating and keep on coming.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat
Rees is durable but carnt see how he wins this fight Broner is in a different league to him imp.
It won't go to the cards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freedom
I really like Gavin but as my granddad would say he's going to take a hiding.Quote:
Article Link - 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.
Maybe but I think at the least it will be like Matthew Hatton giving Alvarez one of his toughest fights (toughest opponent rather).Quote:
Originally Posted by IamInuit
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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Originally Posted by rossMaybe but I think at the least it will be like Matthew Hatton giving Alvarez one of his toughest fights (toughest opponent rather).Quote:
Originally Posted by IamInuit
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.
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.
Can't agree with people saying this will be a tough fight. Rees isn't better then demarco and Broner strolled there.Quote:
Originally Posted by IamInuitQuote:
Originally Posted by rossMaybe but I think at the least it will be like Matthew Hatton giving Alvarez one of his toughest fights (toughest opponent rather).Quote:
Originally Posted by IamInuit
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.
^^ Agreed. Rees is tough and busy, but he won't be able to make a dent in Broner and could easily get stopped early.
Let's say thanks to Broner and his team for looking outside the USA for his next opponent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freedom
Maybe Broner wants to spread the money around, or make sure his name gets seen outside the US.
Rees will get a nice payday and maybe pull off one of those big upsets.
Either way we get another chance to measure Broner's talent against a respectable opponent.
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
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 ...
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freedom
I disagree with your comment on Burns. I believe it would be edged toward burns.Quote:
Originally Posted by rosco1984
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.
Prepared to be shocked then. Rees is European champion has only lost once and is capable of outpointing or stopping fighters. He will see the middle rounds at least and may even hear the final bell. Broner will be asked a few questions and whilst he may win decisively Rees will be no walkover.Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Crazy talk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freedom
Broner not a draw in the states?!
Broner needs to fight atleast four times this year..needs to keep busy.
I think this is going to go down as the latest of a long run of British fighters who have gone over for a big fight in the states, and will prove themselves to be exceptionally tough but ultimately fall short in the final reckoning.
I see Rees probably getting stopped on his feet in rounds 10-12. Wouldn't be surprised if it goes to the cards, and we see something along the lines of 120-108 x3.
You would have to say Broner is the overwhelming favourite in this fight, Rees could pull off a upset
but very unlikely Rees is probable past his best.! I hope he gets a good pay day, as he may take a beating
well good luck to Gavin he needs it.
Fighting All fighters in the UK what a Joke, no intentent to offend ......... minor leagues of boxing. Broner is going to destroy him. I sure wish I am wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by VendettosI disagree with your comment on Burns. I believe it would be edged toward burns.Quote:
Originally Posted by rosco1984
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.
I think people are seriously underestimating Rees's chances in this one. Don't forget he won Prizefighter.
Thats it! Rees is a shoo in now!
David Platt just gave him a mention on Coronation Street;D
Tough, big heart, warrior.......... That takes a pounding!Quote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
We are due a Brit abroad upset though, can't actually remember the last genuine upset on away soil.
I was convinced Rendall Munroe would do it in Asia, but that was years ago and didn't happen.
If Brook beats Alexander it would be a shock to most the world.
Rees has a great chance. He's a brillaint fighter who won't give a fuck about Broner's hype, he'll go into there to win. Even if he loses and Broner wins, I believe Gavin does himself very proud with his performance.
Anyone see the press conference from yesterday?
Rees stands up at the dias and says "I'm knocking this prick out!" and the crowd laughs. Broner gets up and pretends he cant remember Rees name and cracks a joke about his height and no one laughs. Don't think hes very liked. Seems like hes trying to do the Mayweather act outside the ring too but doesnt sound very confident, he stutters alot and has sunglasses on.
Apparently, Rees has been sparring in a gym in the bronx somewhere for 5 weeks.
One thing Rees should do is at the next opportunity call Broner "Adrien BONER" that would get everyone cracking up and will stick!
Rees attitude is great - he genuinely couldn't give a fuck about Broner.
Not sure why most think this is a shit fight? Rees is never in shit fights. Rees is also one of Broner's harder opponents on paper.
Yeah, he wont win, but he wont just stand there like a stiff doing nothing either.
Come on Rees!!!
Id love to see Broner looking flustered because he's got someone bustling in his face and being outworked by someone who will give him no respect. I don't see Rees stopping Broner but I can see him pushing him to a very close decision.