How good is McCloskey?

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very hard to tell, i have seen him fight 3 or 4 times

he was impressive against colin lyons who was in some form when they fought but lyons isnt exactly world class even at his very best

he hasnt really ever looked anything like losing but the step up from where he is to where he is going is a big one

he has a chance tho i think because he is very awkward, i havent seen him be hit really tho either

my overall feeling is that I really cant see him pulling it off and i am worried that my £15 will only get me a couple of rounds of a main event

I think one thing about McCloskey, he has a decent chin and will take a fair old beating which leads me to a Khan UD due to the advantage in the speed and skill department. McCloskey is also a real awkward fighter, jolts around and slips punches, a tiny bit like a strange pale irish version of James Toney. Decievingly he always looks a little out of shape to me, and even at the weight in today he has tiny man boobs. He won;t be anywhere near as mobile and light on his feet as Khan as he'll probably get picked alot from range. He's hard to time though and I imagine it being a awkward, boring points win where Khan throws lots of punches, hits alot of glove and racks up probably atleast the first 5 rounds, winning a comfortable fight through activity. If Khans works the body from early, he could stops McCloskey, I think that might be where the key lies, personally, as he's a little fleshy.

i dont know if we have seen his chin tested yet have we?

i hope he can take a few otherwise i think it will be an early finish