Don Broadhurst Vs Asamoah Nelson

[saturday_kid]

This fights slipped under the radar a bit this weekend (obviously due to much bigger fights, Froch Taylor, Lindsay Appleby etc) but just wondered if anyone else was looking forward to it, what anyone else thinks?

I have more of an interest as I'm going tonight, and to be honest i'm not too fussed with the headline fight, should be entertaining enough I like Broadhurst, think he can go far, and as we know these Ghanian's are tough (how many times do we hear that lol). Think Broadhurst should win a clear UD.

Its nice to see the Sky camera's back in my hometown (first time since the Wayne Elcock Darren McDermott "fight") and theres some good local lads on the bill.

Swindon's much fancied Jamie Cox takes on Telford's Mark Lloyd in a British Title eliminator (remember Lloyd was offered the shot at Brook only for firstly the BBBoC and secondly Sky to put the blocks on that).

English Middlewieght champ Darren McDermott fights a 6 round warm up fight in preparation for his Commonwealth title shot at Darren Barker next month.

Marcus Portman steps in the ring for the first time since losing to Bradley Pryce for the Commonwealth title last year.

Also local favourites Rob Kenney, Jamie Ball and Rob Hunt all in action.

[dwilson]

To be honest the top of the bill fight is a wank wash and should never happen. Hopefully Don gets to face an half decent fighter soon because so far his career has been a disgrace. He seems a good fellow and a promising fighter which is a real shame for the lad to be put on the path he is on.

[TFFP]

It's a shame Broadhurst is stuck fighting Afrobums for the commonwealth title. He's unfortunate to be in a shit division domestically, because he's got nice skills if a little short on power (still enough to KO an Afrobum of course). I mean his last 3 opponents are your textbook Afrobum with no skills, very sad.

Maybe a fight with Andy Bell or somebody of that calibre would be worthwhile.

[saturday_kid]

It's a shame Broadhurst is stuck fighting Afrobums for the commonwealth title. He's unfortunate to be in a shit division domestically, because he's got nice skills if a little short on power (still enough to KO an Afrobum of course). I mean his last 3 opponents are your textbook Afrobum with no skills, very sad.

Maybe a fight with Andy Bell or somebody of that calibre would be worthwhile.

Theyre talking about Haskins for the Lonsdale.

The headline fight was originally supposed to be Mutley Vs Kell Brook but Brook injured his hand.

[dwilson]

Not a bad undercard but I think Don is an accident waiting to happen on the commonwealth title track.

["TKO"]

I misread this thread for a moment and thought it said Broadhurst v Azumah Nelson, was going to say, what...?

[dwilson]

I misread this thread for a moment and thought it said Broadhurst v Azumah Nelson, was going to say, what...?



Even now that would be a better fight.

[saturday_kid]

I misread this thread for a moment and thought it said Broadhurst v Azumah Nelson, was going to say, what...?

lol I did that when I first saw the opponent.

Tbh I would be dissapointed if it werent for the fact that its got local lads on, and a mate like.

Hopefully Broadhurst finishes the afrobum early so the local lads get some TV time.

[Flea Man]

Olu says; Surprised Azumah Nelson can make super-fly at his age, they are both ducking Ajose

[P4PNo.1]

I like Broadhurst but he needs to fight Lee Haskins to let us see where abouts he is.

[Flea Man]

I like Broadhurst but he needs to fight Lee Haskins to let us see where abouts he is.

He needs to go abroad if he's really to develop, better sparring for little guys overseas, and super-fly weight is right open now that all the stars have moved up, in two years time Broadhurt could see himself right up there.