Murray - Mitchell

[CFH]

I'm surprised there hasn't been more talk about this fight. I didn't even know it was happening until I saw it in this weeks schedule of fights in the PC. I have no idea who will win, though I'm leaning towards Murray because of Mitchell's well-publicized problems and the shit-kicking he took from Katsidis, and I think this has the potential to be an outstanding fight.

I'm curious to hear what you guys - especially the Brits who have obviously seen more of both fighters than the rest of us - this about this fight.

[Taffturner]

There both pretty powerful punchers who throw lots of nasty heavy body shots, im sure it will be a very aggressive toe to toe scrap, alot of people seem to be writing mitchell off after the katsidis fight, i think we need to remember katsidis is world class and altough murrays 31-0 mitchell had the same record before the katsidis fight, murray has never been in with anyone the same class as katsidis, although dont get me wrong, i rate murray very highly i was eager to see him box kahn at lightweight but unfortunatly that never came off as warren had the bubble wrap out 4 kahn after the prescott fight! I think its a 50/50 fight abd cant wait to see the outcome?!?

[Dean Duke]

Really looking forward to this one, I expect Mitchell to box well early on and then Murray to come on in the later rounds after weathering a few tasty shots from Mitchell, I like both fighters so I wont be cheering on anyone in particular, it should be a great scrap and a credit to British boxing as for a prediction Murray on points in a close scrap.

[Fenster]

This fight was postponed from last week and there are rumors Mitchell is not fit or up for it.

If everything was kosher, it would be a fantastic fight. I reckon Mitchell would outbox Murray in a classic. But hearing the current reports on him, I just hope he turns up.

Three other cracking fights on the night. Gavin-Woodhouse have been slagging each other off on another site, Burns-Cook should be close, and Bellew-McKenzie had 50 knockdowns last time. Great stuff.

[CFH]

This fight was postponed from last week and there are rumors Mitchell is not fit or up for it.

If everything was kosher, it would be a fantastic fight. I reckon Mitchell would outbox Murray in a classic. But hearing the current reports on him, I just hope he turns up.

Three other cracking fights on the night. Gavin-Woodhouse have been slagging each other off on another site, Burns-Cook should be close, and Bellew-McKenzie had 50 knockdowns last time. Great stuff.

That's too bad about Mitchell if true. Do you know how serious the charges against him are?

Sounds like a great card. Which sucks because I won't be able to watch them as I'll be in Vancouver signing the lease for our new place. I also missed Wlad - Haye because of this moving bullshit.

[Fenster]

This fight was postponed from last week and there are rumors Mitchell is not fit or up for it.

If everything was kosher, it would be a fantastic fight. I reckon Mitchell would outbox Murray in a classic. But hearing the current reports on him, I just hope he turns up.

Three other cracking fights on the night. Gavin-Woodhouse have been slagging each other off on another site, Burns-Cook should be close, and Bellew-McKenzie had 50 knockdowns last time. Great stuff.

That's too bad about Mitchell if true. Do you know how serious the charges against him are?

Sounds like a great card. Which sucks because I won't be able to watch them as I'll be in Vancouver signing the lease for our new place. I also missed Wlad - Haye because of this moving bullshit.

Jaz was the first to let on about Mitchells problems. All turned out true. The inside reports make it sound as though he's turning up for a payday and is ruined since the Katsidis loss. Still you never know with this boxing lark...

Good luck with the new place

[CFH]

This fight was postponed from last week and there are rumors Mitchell is not fit or up for it.

If everything was kosher, it would be a fantastic fight. I reckon Mitchell would outbox Murray in a classic. But hearing the current reports on him, I just hope he turns up.

Three other cracking fights on the night. Gavin-Woodhouse have been slagging each other off on another site, Burns-Cook should be close, and Bellew-McKenzie had 50 knockdowns last time. Great stuff.

That's too bad about Mitchell if true. Do you know how serious the charges against him are?

Sounds like a great card. Which sucks because I won't be able to watch them as I'll be in Vancouver signing the lease for our new place. I also missed Wlad - Haye because of this moving bullshit.

Jaz was the first to let on about Mitchells problems. All turned out true. The inside reports make it sound as though he's turning up for a payday and is ruined since the Katsidis loss. Still you never know with this boxing lark...

Good luck with the new place

If that's the case, it might be smart for me to put a few bucks on a Murray TKO victory. Then again, perhaps this is just another of Jaz's many plots to bring down the white man.

[ICB]

I'm surprised there hasn't been more talk about this fight. I didn't even know it was happening until I saw it in this weeks schedule of fights in the PC. I have no idea who will win, though I'm leaning towards Murray because of Mitchell's well-publicized problems and the shit-kicking he took from Katsidis, and I think this has the potential to be an outstanding fight.

I'm curious to hear what you guys - especially the Brits who have obviously seen more of both fighters than the rest of us - this about this fight.

John Murray doesn't deal well with movers, i remember he got a gift decision. Off a fighter with a losing record he has improved since that. But he is still very one dimensional, and if Kevin Mitchell can keep on his bike and give him angles like he did vs Breidis Prescott.

I think he could pull it out, but too me Kevin Mitchell does look a bit vulnerable. And John Murray is alot more sturdier, so his constant pressure could break down Kevin Mitchell. But he doesn't hit as hard as Michael Katsidis.

I think John Murray is the favourite, especially because as you said Kevin Mitchells's problem's outside the ring. But i still think it is quite an even match up.

[CFH]

I'm surprised there hasn't been more talk about this fight. I didn't even know it was happening until I saw it in this weeks schedule of fights in the PC. I have no idea who will win, though I'm leaning towards Murray because of Mitchell's well-publicized problems and the shit-kicking he took from Katsidis, and I think this has the potential to be an outstanding fight.

I'm curious to hear what you guys - especially the Brits who have obviously seen more of both fighters than the rest of us - this about this fight.

John Murray doesn't deal well with movers, i remember he got a gift decision. Off a fighter with a losing record he has improved since that. But he is still very one dimensional, and if Kevin Mitchell can keep on his bike and give him angles like he did vs Breidis Prescott.

I think he could pull it out, but too me Kevin Mitchell does look a bit vulnerable. And John Murray is alot more sturdier, so his constant pressure could break down Kevin Mitchell. But he doesn't hit as hard as Michael Katsidis.

I think John Murray is the favourite, especially because as you said Kevin Mitchells's problem's outside the ring. But i still think it is quite an even match up.

I've seen Mitchell fight twice (Prescott, Katsidis) and I don't think I've ever seen Murray fight, but from what I know about their styles/previous fights I would think that Mitchell's style would be all wrong for Murray. However, give his problems with drugs and booze outside of the ring, his long layoff, and the fact that he has a court day a week before the fight I keep thinking that everything outside the ring might lead to Mitchell's downfall. I could also see Murray chasing down Mitchell like Katsidis did and stopping him as I think Mitchell's chin looked very soft in the Katsidis fight.

It's one of the most intriguing fights of the year IMO.

[0james0]

The whole card is great. The Bellew fight will be full of fireworks.

Gavin has a tough test and if course the world title fight for Burns.

Might as well change this to the sat night card thread.


But to answer the question, I can't see past Murray, maybe the Katsidis fight clouds my judgement, but Murray by KO for me.

[katfight]

I'm on my way to watch this at the echo any1 else from uk going?

[Master]

From the sound of things Murray will win as he has lived a more disciplined life.