Paul Appleby v Exham Pickering RBR - British Featherweight Title

[superheavyrhun]

UD APPLEBY

116-113, 117-112, 117-111. Generous scoring really, as Appleby was more dominant than that in my eyes. Appleby looks young and strong at the weight...more to come from from this guy.

[Tito BHB]

ah bad news for esham..

Still.. thats the fight game and the guy who put in the work won!

[oakleyno1]

thanks alot for that
appleby should be in line for a world title before hes 25 if he has the ability, im quite sure from seeing him myself he has at least european champion in him, hes progressing well after only 13 fights no doubt. a future possible star

[superheavyrhun]

thanks alot for that
appleby should be in line for a world title before hes 25 if he has the ability, im quite sure from seeing him myself he has at least european champion in him, hes progressing well after only 13 fights no doubt. a future possible star

Well, he's still young, and going in against a wily older fellow like Pickering he showed he's physically able to dominate the smaller guys, but he did get a little wild and hotheaded at times. He was physically stronger, but maybe needs to be a little more patient, and let guys come onto him more rather than almost running in at times. Good performance against a vet tonight, but I don't think he needs to be progressed too soon now, maybe four or five title defences, and not all of those need to be really tough ones hopefully. Let him get that experience, and see how he's progressing in 18 months or so.

[killersheep]

Thanks again for the RBR Rhun. Sounds like Appleby has a good future.

[bambamdaddio]

Cheers rhun, a great way for me to catch up when away from the TV ... quick & informative ....