View Full Version : Who gets your vote for Young Boxer of the Year?
PrideOfWales
08-23-2007, 04:34 PM
Discuss
China_hand_Joe
08-23-2007, 04:59 PM
Amir Khan
TAM83
08-23-2007, 05:22 PM
Don't know if that's who I'd choose but I reckon Amir should be up their.
To win the Commonwealth title so quickly and so young would be outstanding in anyone elses book.
BigEars
08-23-2007, 05:24 PM
Well two points I'd like to make , one is that Kevin Anderson is 24 now and far too established for a young boxer of the year award and two that Khan does deserve to be on that list[shudder:oops:] .
I went with John Fewkes , he's looked quality to me and has just got 3 very good wins Scott Haywood , Craig Watson and Tontcho Tontchev .
GazOC
08-23-2007, 05:26 PM
Khan, whether you like him or not he deserves it.
achillesthegreat
08-24-2007, 03:10 AM
I say Khan. I don't want to vote for anyone on that list.
Not sure Anderson belongs there.
stake501
08-24-2007, 05:49 AM
Khan or dirty derry
Vantage_West
08-24-2007, 07:43 AM
Well two points I'd like to make , one is that Kevin Anderson is 24 now and far too established for a young boxer of the year award and two that Khan does deserve to be on that list[shudder:oops:] .
I went with John Fewkes , he's looked quality to me and has just got 3 very good wins Scott Haywood , Craig Watson and Tontcho Tontchev .nah fwkes is a good boxer but he is so inactivein his offence he will get stopped at domestic watson had him all over the ring in the last round and was so worried of losing so he went to the ref as quick as possible when it finished
dwilson
08-24-2007, 10:13 AM
Fewkes has had a good year and has been steadily improving. He is not in a position to contend with the top domestic fighters but by this time next year if he his moved on with more faded pro's of Tontchev class then he may be something special on these shores. I pick him for young fighter due the the promise he has shown and the fact that I dont like Derry too much and Amir is in a different league to anyone on the list.
NOrth
08-24-2007, 10:43 AM
Fewkes for me, the best year imo.
"dirty derry" - explain how, one close points win all year in a fight he should have been DQ'd in.
Scrappy
08-24-2007, 12:03 PM
To PrideOfWales, what are your reasons for not including Khan?
PrideOfWales
08-24-2007, 02:53 PM
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hitman_hatton1
08-24-2007, 02:57 PM
khan won it last year didn't he. :huh
fewkes is the best choice i suppose.
not a good list this year though. :-(
Danny Ocean
09-03-2007, 02:50 PM
kevin anderson
never seen a rookie fight the comp he has
at this point i'd say fewkes, just for his step-up performance against Tontchev.
kevin anderson
never seen a rookie fight the comp he has
i like ando, he put on a good performance against magee this year, but he made his debut over 4 years ago. he can't really be considered a rookie in the same way as fewkes, cleverly and belshaw are.
edit: i just remembered that fewkes has been a pro for a few years as well, just not very active...
LeedsLad
09-03-2007, 04:17 PM
Fewkes. Firstly, because of his quality performances as of late particularly against Tontchev. Secondly, abit of Yorkshire bias:lol:
From that list it has to be Sheffield's John Fewkes for me. Unbeaten and has just come off a career best victory against a former european champion.
Was being talked about as a possible opponent for Khan in October - not to be but could see this match-up in the future.
victorhugo4222
09-04-2007, 07:30 AM
if he beats andy morris on friday what about john simpson? that is my biased opinion obviously but he has did well narrowly losing to derry matthews and stropping ryan barett if he can add andy morris to that list for a 2nd time then why not?
though as much as i ahte to say it i think amir khan probarly deserves it.
also for next years anyone think paul appleby could be a contender for young boxer of the year 2008?
China_hand_Joe
09-04-2007, 08:11 AM
also for next years anyone think paul appleby could be a contender for young boxer of the year 2008?
He looks very impressive early on, I have a bad feeling about the true extent of his potential though.
Grebfan9
09-04-2007, 08:37 AM
Hi,
How good is Scott Belshaw???
I have heard that he is a tall heavyweight.
Is he a puncher? Good jab? Stylewise is he
more like Foreman or Ali?
Any more British Heavyweight prospects that
you know of?
Grebfan9
PS - wish I had all of you guys posting on my new
boxing message board. Just getting started up with
it. You guys are really knowledgeable!!!
if he beats andy morris on friday what about john simpson? that is my biased opinion obviously but he has did well narrowly losing to derry matthews and stropping ryan barett if he can add andy morris to that list for a 2nd time then why not?
though as much as i ahte to say it i think amir khan probarly deserves it.
also for next years anyone think paul appleby could be a contender for young boxer of the year 2008?
Really felt for Simpson in that Matthews bout and hope he does well this Friday.
I know Appleby is another young scottish featherweight like Simpson -
how highly do you rate him?
victorhugo4222
09-04-2007, 02:36 PM
Really felt for Simpson in that Matthews bout and hope he does well this Friday.
I know Appleby is another young scottish featherweight like Simpson -
how highly do you rate him?i rate him really highly but how far he can go i dont know would need to see him in with some better opponents but has bags of potential. have some clips of him. [Only registered and activated users can see links]
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victorhugo4222
09-04-2007, 02:39 PM
He looks very impressive early on, I have a bad feeling about the true extent of his potential though.
what makes you think that? im not disagreeing with you just like to know why. i havent sen him live yet just whats been televised and some clips ive seen of him but from what ive heard from people who have seen him come through the amatuers they speak very highly of him.
[quote=victorhugo4222]i rate him really highly but how far he can go i dont know would need to see him in with some better opponents but has bags of potential. have some clips of him.
Thanks for posting the clips.
Looks like a good prospect - will look out for him in the future.
China_hand_Joe
09-04-2007, 06:36 PM
what makes you think that? im not disagreeing with you just like to know why. i havent sen him live yet just whats been televised and some clips ive seen of him but from what ive heard from people who have seen him come through the amatuers they speak very highly of him.
Well what impresses people most is the variety of punches he throws. The way he'll siwtch to the body, then back to the head, throwing from all different angles. It is somewhat unusual in such a young fighter.
However these combinations come when his opponents go into their shell only.
The rest of the time he throws one shot at a time.
His speed is ok, not great. They seem to lack that bit of snap.
Accuracy very good so far.
Head movement etc are all good - but he is trained by a top trainer.
victorhugo4222
09-05-2007, 05:15 AM
Well what impresses people most is the variety of punches he throws. The way he'll siwtch to the body, then back to the head, throwing from all different angles. It is somewhat unusual in such a young fighter.
However these combinations come when his opponents go into their shell only.
The rest of the time he throws one shot at a time.
His speed is ok, not great. They seem to lack that bit of snap.
Accuracy very good so far.
Head movement etc are all good - but he is trained by a top trainer.Dont you think this could be something he can learn as he is only 19 remember?
I think he could be the next best thing to come out of scotland after scott harrison if he keeps learning the way he is. if you look at the clips from even his 3rd fight and the fight against nagy you can see the vast improvment already. I think him along with craig mcewan who is in america learning his trade and is with golden boy promotions can really put scotland back on the world stage again in years to come. Have you seen much of craig mcewan CHJ?
Max Molyneux
09-05-2007, 08:09 AM
Derry;s rated at 11 by the IBF!
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Maybe ******'s getting In with the IBF and WBA since he had belt holders there.
victorhugo4222
09-05-2007, 08:17 AM
Derry;s rated at 11 by the IBF!
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Maybe ******'s getting In with the IBF and WBA since he had belt holders there.
I think no.11 is being bit generous!!
he hasnt fought anyone even european class never mind world class! Simpson and Foster are good domestic fighters but thats the best hes fought so i think you could be right about ******. sport is becoming far too corrupt for my liking no wonder alot of people are more interested in UFC now.
China_hand_Joe
09-05-2007, 09:59 AM
Dont you think this could be something he can learn as he is only 19 remember?
I think he could be the next best thing to come out of scotland after scott harrison if he keeps learning the way he is. if you look at the clips from even his 3rd fight and the fight against nagy you can see the vast improvment already. I think him along with craig mcewan who is in america learning his trade and is with golden boy promotions can really put scotland back on the world stage again in years to come. Have you seen much of craig mcewan CHJ?
I like my featherweights to be snappier but he can turn out fairly decent, I don't see him reaching the level of Arthur or Harrison though. I suppose he is one of the better prospects the Brits have right now.
Not seen McEwan yet.
victorhugo4222
09-05-2007, 05:01 PM
I like my featherweights to be snappier but he can turn out fairly decent, I don't see him reaching the level of Arthur or Harrison though. I suppose he is one of the better prospects the Brits have right now.
Not seen McEwan yet.
Havent seen very much myself of McEwan myself just know hes 6-0(5) and with golden boy promotions but read alot about him and he seems to be destined for the top and thats according to the US press so fingers crossed.
victorhugo4222
09-05-2007, 05:37 PM
I like my featherweights to be snappier but he can turn out fairly decent, I don't see him reaching the level of Arthur or Harrison though. I suppose he is one of the better prospects the Brits have right now.
Not seen McEwan yet.
also McEwan is trained by freddie roach so cant imagine freddie wasting much time with someone who hasnt the potential to go right to the very top.
Max Molyneux
09-06-2007, 04:48 AM
I think no.11 is being bit generous!!
he hasnt fought anyone even european class never mind world class! Simpson and Foster are good domestic fighters but thats the best hes fought so i think you could be right about ******. sport is becoming far too corrupt for my liking no wonder alot of people are more interested in UFC now.
Theres no such thing as the UFC threat.
Maybe In America but not In Europe.
See that Kevin Anderson is leading this poll.
He is fighting this Friday 14th September on Sky Sports 1 @ 10.00pm
if you want to see him in action!
victorhugo4222
09-08-2007, 02:01 PM
how about john simpson now???
2 defences of his british featherweight crown and 1 robbed night of the WBU against derry. dirty bastard. matthrews???
how about john simpson now???
2 defences of his british featherweight crown and 1 robbed night of the WBU against derry. dirty bastard. matthrews???
Think this poll is based on those nominated and announced by the British Boxing Writers Club and not ESB members as such - hence the noteable absentees!
Sheffield Steel
09-16-2007, 03:03 PM
Fewkey is the man. Was supposed to fight today in Sheffield but nobody wanted to stand up. But.... BIG fight scheduled next month
kerrminator
09-16-2007, 09:59 PM
Paul Appleby for me too (although I voted Ando due to his tough choice of opponents)
Young Appleby has came on leaps and bounds so far, I think somebody mentioned the difference between the Higginson and Nagy fights already, the difference is huge. He was over in the US last year and was sparring with Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista at Roach's gym and they were all very impressed with the youngster so hopefully we'll see him in with some better opposition in the next year or two :)
Fewkey is the man. Was supposed to fight today in Sheffield but nobody wanted to stand up. But.... BIG fight scheduled next month
who's he fighting next month?
NOrth
09-19-2007, 10:40 AM
Think this poll is based on those nominated and announced by the British Boxing Writers Club and not ESB members as such - hence the noteable absentees!
Is that right? how is ando classed as young boxer?
Is that right? how is ando classed as young boxer?
Hi NOrth.
Yes - if you clink on the link posted by PrideOfWales on the first page of this thread it explains more.
From the list of nominees at least Anderson and Matthews were born the same year. Anderson is already 24 and Matthews will be this month - I can only assume this falls into the criteria for the award.
ando is the best choice still only a youngster
The Kurgan
09-19-2007, 02:58 PM
Gavin Reese: M'Baye was a world class fighter.
PrideOfWales
09-29-2007, 08:31 PM
Only 3 picked Matthews here!
Dunky McCafferty
09-29-2007, 09:01 PM
Its so predictable that a ****** fighter wins it again, talk about having british boxing wrapped around his little finger!
At least Max Molyneux will be happy though.
Max Molyneux
09-30-2007, 07:17 AM
Actually Dunky I disagree with Derry winning It.
Dunky McCafferty
09-30-2007, 08:51 PM
Actually Dunky I disagree with Derry winning It.
Thats very noble of you max! Who got your vote then if you dont mind me asking?
3 guesses who I voted for;)
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