Matchroom Boxing: Cruiserweight Prizefighter Draw Announced

[Saddo]

The draw for Prizefighter Cruiserweights has been made and some old scores could be settled on Tuesday, May 19.

Eight cruiserweights will be competing in Barry Hearn’s next all-in-one-night tournament at the Earl's Court in London where the last man standing earns £25,000.

Four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and a final will be staged inside an action-packed three hours, with each contest lasting no more than three rounds.

The draw was hel... Full Boxing Article here...

[BIG H]

Gonna be really interesting this one

[Saddo]

yeah for sure... like a blast from the past some of the names on the list

used to like watching Darren Corbet back in the day have fond memories of him ko'n the bad mamajamma but that was allllooooonnnnggggg time ago

[Fenster]

I was hoping to take Francis on (obvious he would be the favourite) because I don't think the format or step-up in weight will particually suit him, but he's the only one with any form coming into it.

Scrap, hows Dunstan doing? He's a 6/1 shot... could be worth some shrapnel

[GAME]

yeah for sure... like a blast from the past some of the names on the list

used to like watching Darren Corbet back in the day have fond memories of him ko'n the bad mamajamma but that was allllooooonnnnggggg time ago

Chris Okoh was on a bad run coming into that fight . He was winning but looking poor and the Corbett fight was supposed make his name. Instead it ruined him.

Darren then had that fight with the currnet British champ Rob Norton, alot of clowning and holding in that fight, then Bruce Scot also in this prize fighter knocked Corbet out.

This is by far the best prize fighter cuz its all the old names I used to watch when I was at school getting 1 last shot . Im surprised Deans fighting in it though cuz its a step down for him . He just knocked out Oakey for teh British title at light heavy.

[skel1983]

yeah for sure... like a blast from the past some of the names on the list

used to like watching Darren Corbet back in the day have fond memories of him ko'n the bad mamajamma but that was allllooooonnnnggggg time ago

Chris Okoh was on a bad run coming into that fight . He was winning but looking poor and the Corbett fight was supposed make his name. Instead it ruined him.

Darren then had that fight with the currnet British champ Rob Norton, alot of clowning and holding in that fight, then Bruce Scot also in this prize fighter knocked Corbet out.

This is by far the best prize fighter cuz its all the old names I used to watch when I was at school getting 1 last shot . Im surprised Deans fighting in it though cuz its a step down for him . He just knocked out Oakey for teh British title at light heavy.

Very starange that Francis i read a few months ago he was in line to fight for the wbo 175 belt in Germany what happened there?

[GAME]

Francis vs Simpson -

Not sure this prize fighter suits Dean.He is a supermiddle and he never liked working at pace. He was a slow starter vs Oakey last time and a decade ago Mark Baker made him fight at a tempo he didnt like. I think he may live to regret giving up his belt but he should have enough to get past the Coventry Journeyman.

Keaton vs Scot -

Ive seen alot of both guys and got chatting to Scott at the Hatton -Rowland fight at the velodrome. Even though Keatons been knocked out twice by Scot im gonna lean towards the underdog pulling off a shock. 3rd time lucky. Lat time he just kept on coming forward non stop and got tagged eventually but over 4 rounds I fancy his style to be too much for a ring rusty Scott. I'll be cheering for Bruce though, I was backing him vs Nicky Piper when his eye swelled and he went on to do the same thing to Delaney .He floored Enzo but got knocked out.

Dunstan - Mckenzie

Terry was once a fringe world class fighter . He beat Gurov in seconds and Haye did the same thing a decade later . He was awful when he got beat by Immamu Mayfield and after the Thomspon double knockdown KO loss we didnt hear from him again . I expect he wont be in any fighting condition here but should get past the 1st round if his chin holds up

Corbet - Steeds

Darren said he was gonna be the 1st guy in history to win titles coming down in weight. Never happend and his glory night was the Okoh fight . for 4 rounds he will be a handful but I remember he couldnt knock out a Belgian guy that Johhny Nelson sparked in a round so I dont think hes a massive hitter .

Anyone know where this is being held? I might go

[Scrap]

Earls Court 2 starts 7pm. We will see what we see, interesting.

[Dark Lord Al]

This is the most fantastic prizefighter yet , im leaning towards Dean Francis. I will be watching this one for sure.

[GAME]

This is the most fantastic prizefighter yet , im leaning towards Dean Francis. I will be watching this one for sure.

Yeah Dean should be favourite but can you see him fighting all out for every minute ? He usually takes afew rounds to find his range. Tony Oakey would be a decent prize fighter .

I wanted to go to this but I gotta be in Leeds 1st thing in the morning . It should be the best prizefighter yet . Looking 4ward to it.

[bzkfn]

I think Darren Corbett just might win this. I hope Dean wins though, because he's retiring if he doesn't and the guy has so much more to offer the sport and just needs to to grow into the Cruiser limit. I can't see how this format will suit him though, he's a slow starter.

[GAME]

The scoring of the Scott fight was dodgy. One judge gave him 27 points so they dont think he won a round ? even though he clearly took the last two. Not to mention the KD in the 1st round was a slip.

Looks like we have a bunch of benders judging so lets hope we see some KOS

Dean looked good

[Fenster]

Yeah Francis looked different gravy. Must be a huge favourite now. So much for the format not suiting him.

[Master]

Ovil came on the Buncey show, seemed a good honest humble guy. He said the Dunstan fight was the hardest and that he was knacked in the last round in the final. He also said he is going down to light heavy and he can make super middle.