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.

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.