View Full Version : Derry Matthews v Steve Foster Jnr rematch!
According to FWTV Derry Matthews will defend his WBU Featherweight Title against Steve Foster Jnr on April 5th in Bolton.
This bout will be chief support on the undercard of Khan v Kristjansen.
The pair previously fought in Oct' 2006 when Foster Jnr lost by UD to Matthews.
Foster Jnr has dropped back down to featherweight after venturing up to super feather against Alex Arthur recently.
So, who wins this one?
brown bomber
02-20-2008, 07:41 AM
According to FWTV Derry Matthews will defend his WBU Featherweight Title against Steve Foster Jnr on April 5th in Bolton.
This bout will be chief support on the undercard of Khan v Kristjansen.
The pair previously fought in Oct' 2006 when Foster Jnr lost by UD to Matthews.
Foster Jnr has dropped back down to featherweight after venturing up to super feather against Alex Arthur recently.
So, who wins this one? Go Foster - Hope he gets revenge. Mathews boxed out of his Skin last time and Foster was so Lethargic would have liked him to stay at superfeather.
I'm rooting for Foster Jnr too.
I recall him saying he felt much stronger at super featherweight before the Arthur bout but this fight gives him the opportunity to win a Title off an old foe so he has a clear incentive to come back down in weight for this one.
stegsie
02-20-2008, 08:19 AM
The Heamatoma (SP?) that Steveie got in the first fight really affected his performance so he never really got going. Mathews boxed well too though - so not taking anything away from Derry.
Think that this rematch is a great fight in the making. Derry looking good at the moment and Foster Jnr was fantastic against Arthur.
Roll on April 5th! Same day as the grand national too - I think ....
Stegsie - do you know if Foster Jnr is planning to remain at featherweight?
What weight do you think he is most comfortable at?
Decebal
02-20-2008, 08:30 AM
Don't know, but I will be cheering like mad for Foster Jnr.
Don't know, but I will be cheering like mad for Foster Jnr.
Me too - I'm looking forward to it more than the Khan fight on the same bill!
brown bomber
02-20-2008, 09:01 AM
Oh is Khan fighting?
Oh is Khan fighting?
Not sure how much fighting Khan will be required to do against the dane ....
Decebal
02-20-2008, 10:17 AM
Me too - I'm looking forward to it more than the Khan fight on the same bill!
:yep
Smirf
02-20-2008, 10:36 AM
Fosters face was all over the place last time i hope its like that again i hope matthews puts Liverpool boxing back on the map
Smirf
02-20-2008, 10:38 AM
if derry beats foster he gets a unification bout with Steve Luevano for the WBO belt according to the Liverpool Echo
Fosters face was all over the place last time i hope its like that again i hope matthews puts Liverpool boxing back on the map
Welcome to the brit forum Smirf.
What do you think of the tactics Derry Matthews used in his fight with John Simpson?
brown bomber
02-20-2008, 11:05 AM
Welcome to the brit forum Smirf.
What do you think of the tactics Derry Matthews used in his fight with John Simpson?:lol:
Max Molyneux
02-20-2008, 11:39 AM
Matthews used his height and reach well to box Foster at a distance, Foster's pretty come forward pressure fighter who was troubled by Derry's jab.
Wasn't Foster supposed to be weight drained for feather so he moved up to Super Feather though?
Hoping for another Matthews decision, I thought there was potential In him when he fought Foster Jr the first time, he just needs to keep It cleaner.
if derry beats foster he gets a unification bout with Steve Luevano for the WBO belt according to the Liverpool Echo
Max - how do you think Matthews will fare against Luevano IF he beats Foster Jnr?
Max Molyneux
02-20-2008, 12:19 PM
Luevano will counter punch his head off.
Cook didn't have the stamina to keep up his aggression which was sucessful when he could. Maybe If Matthews has the fitness to pressure him considering he towers over the featherweights, he might have a chance eventually.
Smirf
02-21-2008, 07:59 AM
Welcome to the brit forum Smirf.
What do you think of the tactics Derry Matthews used in his fight with John Simpson?
I have to admit Derry was quite lucky i thought it should have been a draw, that early knockdown messed everything up for derry, when he got back into his ryhtm in about the 9th or 10th if i can remember correctly, he started to get simpson into some trouble but simpson would just hold. TBH i really thought it should have been a draw because simpson didnt do enough in my eyes to take the title
I have to admit Derry was quite lucky i thought it should have been a draw, that early knockdown messed everything up for derry, when he got back into his ryhtm in about the 9th or 10th if i can remember correctly, he started to get simpson into some trouble but simpson would just hold. TBH i really thought it should have been a draw because simpson didnt do enough in my eyes to take the title
Simpson deserved a draw at the very least!
brown bomber
02-21-2008, 09:20 AM
Simpson Vs Foster 2 for the WBU title would be entetaining.
Simpson Vs Foster 2 for the WBU title would be entetaining.
If anyone deserves a rematch with Matthews after that original decision its Simpson.
brown bomber
02-21-2008, 09:28 AM
??? fOSTER WON PRETTY WELL i THOUGHT.
??? fOSTER WON PRETTY WELL i THOUGHT.
I was referring to Matthews v Simpson. :good
brown bomber
02-21-2008, 09:34 AM
I was referring to Matthews v Simpson. :good:patsch
:patsch
Thought we'd got our wires crossed there!
Foster Jnr v Simpson rematch would be good also. :good
seconds out
02-23-2008, 05:22 PM
Oh is Khan fighting?
If khan fight goes the distance it will be bollocks as Itv seem to show the main event first.
Then there wont be time to watch the SFJ fight, which is what i would rather see.
joekirkbycobra
02-24-2008, 01:01 PM
According to FWTV Derry Matthews will defend his WBU Featherweight Title against Steve Foster Jnr on April 5th in Bolton.
This bout will be chief support on the undercard of Khan v Kristjansen.
The pair previously fought in Oct' 2006 when Foster Jnr lost by UD to Matthews.
Foster Jnr has dropped back down to featherweight after venturing up to super feather against Alex Arthur recently.
So, who wins this one?
come head derry
i've trained with him and he's really sound i hope he gets the ko this time
Dunky McCafferty
02-24-2008, 10:12 PM
Foster jnr is a beast at super-feather & a pussycat at feather, I cant believe hes dropping down again, especially to rematch a guy who already beat him handily.
Matthews to win by wide UD.
brown bomber
02-25-2008, 06:01 AM
If khan fight goes the distance it will be bollocks as Itv seem to show the main event first.
Then there wont be time to watch the SFJ fight, which is what i would rather see.I wouldn't worry about the Khan fight going the distance. :D
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