Tyson Fury, what's the rush?

[Kev]

I've just seen Tyson Fury is lined up to fight Marcell Zeller in his second pro fight. He's currently 21-3 with 20 KO's

Tyson Fury

It's great that he's confindent and all but I don't know any fighter, even the current greats that started their career against such opponents.

21-3 with 20 KO's that's the kind of opponent you might be risked against after 15 fights or something, but for a second pro fight seems like they are playing roulette with Tyson's career.

Any thoughts?

[Kel]

I saw him (Tyson Fury) in his pro debut and was not all that impressed with his abilities if I'm honest. This fella he is fighting really does not seem all that looking at who he has fought.

[AdamGB]

He outweighed his opponent by 70 pounds aswell... I don't know how much stock they should be putting into his debut but it looks like too much

[USA LOVES THE KLITSCHKOS]

Overconfidence?

[killersheep]

I wouldn't worry about Zeller too much, his record is the definition of padded.

[WelshDevilRob]

I wouldn't worry about Zeller too much, his record is the definition of padded.

I just had a look at his record and it is completely padded the best name is Cengic Kog who he lost to early in his career.

He's coming off a 2 round loss so it is probably safe to say he'll get Ko'd by Fury.

Fury's 1st opponent didn't offer anything offensively maybe this guy will.

The main thing with Fury is that he looks like he needs to tone-up - his stomach looks soft - hopefully now he is a Pro the training regime will step up.

[Taeth]

Tyson Fury plainly lacks the athletic ability to get to the top, he is too slow.

[Dark Lord Al]

I didnt see much power in his punches , Fury will not go to the very top

[hitmanhatton]

his record seems quite padded, and hasnt he taken the fight on 1 days notice ?? i dont remember hearing bout zeller before yesterday in regards to fighting fury

[Taeth]

I didnt see much power in his punches , Fury will not go to the very top

Like most really big guys, he doesn't seem to have the coordination or speed to get much leverage or body movement into his punches.

[Fenster]

For a giant i think his speed is surprisingly impressive.

Mick Hennessy is generally pretty brave with the matchmaking.. fearless compared with FW

[Scrap]

Tyson is a good prospect, and a nice Kid with it. He will do well.

[Kev]

Tyson is a good prospect, and a nice Kid with it. He will do well.

What do you think of the decision to put him in with a banger so early Scrap?

I'm sure this Zellar is no world beater but he's still 21-3 with 20 KO's that seems an unnessesary risk for a second pro fight. I know they originally wanted Lee Swaby for his debut as well.

It just seems like they are matchmaking him as if he's a proven amatuer world champ on a fast track to a world title or something.


I mean at the very least this Zeller is likely to be a decent journeyman with a good punch, not someone I'd put my fighter in until he'd had 6 or 7 fights at least.

I just wonder what the hurry is with him seeing as he's only 21 and heavyweights generally don't peak until about 30 anyway

[Scrap]

For a 21 year old He has experience, Boxed at a good level as an Amatuer. The other guy has been Boxing Plums, I would think its a 3 round job for Tyson probably sooner.

[WelshDevilRob]

For a giant i think his speed is surprisingly impressive.

Mick Hennessy is generally pretty brave with the matchmaking.. fearless compared with FW

Very true about Hennesey.

He sounds like Warren but is a pretty level headed guy.

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