Gavin Rees v John Watson - British Lightweight title - Nov 6

[superheavyrhun]

Saw this one pop up on the news wire just now, and is showing on boxrec too (which is good enough for me).

It's good to see Gav get back on the title trail, and at what I reckon is a better weight for him too. He was always quite a short stocky light welter, lightweight may see him with less of a reach and height disadvantage.

Can't say I know much about John Watson, but beating Martin Gethin certainly does him credit. 13-0, 5KOs doesn't suggest massive punching power, but hopefully he'll be decent enough and give Rees a decent test.

[Fenster]

This looks a cracking little fight. Anyone have a strong view?

I think Rees gets some unfair stick, he has an effective rat-a-tat style, this weight should suit him (as rhun said) and i'm dying to smash into him (doshwise) but a bit worried about Watson being pretty unexposed.

Thoughts?

[skel1983]

Am on Rees I think he takes him out late have a nice double with Blackburn in the footy.

Weigh in pic he looks in great shape.

[skel1983]

[Fenster]

Just saw the weigh-in pics, he looks good. Stoppage looks a bit of value although i'm always worried about unexposed types

[superheavyrhun]

That pic from the weigh-in has added to my confidence in Rees for this fight...you can actually see his abs!

Since he gave up his boxing and moved to training, I've seen a few of Gary Lockett's guys fight, and fitness and stamina hasn't been a problem, and it looks like Gav's been through that programme too. Looking forward to it, Cook v Jones should be an interesting welsh dust-up too.

[Tysonbruno]

I want John Watson to win and think he will