Make or Break - A look ahead to the British Title Clash between Michael Sprott a |
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CommentsHey guys. Thanks for all your comments about the article, I really appreciate the feedback, I'll be writing a follow up just as soon as I have seen the fight. Sounds as if this has been a controversial one! I wonder whether it will be a case that Williams landed when he shouldn't have, or Sprott dropped his hands when he shouldn't have. Luke Sat Sep 27, 2003 10:51 am MST by GotSugar
Just watched the fight on BBC1 and have to conclude Williams was very much in the wrong and should have been at least deducted a point and more to the point have been DQ'd. The fight for the first four was a very give and take affair dictated a lot by Sprotts jabs and powerful replies from Williams big right. Although Sprott was leading and poking fun at Williams (smiling, sticking toungue out in a come get some gesture)the second he was hit low and went to protest Williams hit him with an almight right to the left side of his head (and should have been severly perpremanded) and that as they say is that. There was a further round but after he was laid flat the round before the 60 secs between wasnt enough and in the following round the same again. A low blow and a punch that KO'd Sprott. Cold before he hit the floor he was down for several minutes before coming too but the crowd were incised about the hyanus crime that they had witnessed. In all reality this was on the way to being a classic for as long as it was lasting it was seriously entertaining. Maybe the ref should have to answer a few questions as to his handling of the situation but it reaffirms what Williams can do to an opponent if chance provides an opertunity. Hopefully he will give Sprott the rematch as he really deserves it. Sat Sep 27, 2003 10:05 am MST by Mr G
Very good article, although I have not seen either of these two fighters in the ring, the way you speak of them and describe certain aspects of their repertoire I feel as though I have seen them fight myself. Well it seems there was some controversy at the ending of this fight. Not being able to see the fight myself I'd like to hear some comments from some of you which were lucky enough to see the fight. Fri Sep 26, 2003 10:57 pm MST by Mike aka DjNecrogenic
Nice article. This upcoming fight is exciting me for 2 reasons. 1, because I think its gonna be a storm barner before it finishes (KO by Williams again) but not before Sprott gives his all trying to attain the British title which eluded him against Williams last time. As impressive as he was in his last fight (KO 1)I beleive this is Williams fight which leads me to point 2. December Hide vs Williams. That is a mouthwatering prospect and not because of the previous tention between the two (Williams claims to have KO'd Hide in a sparring session a few years back and Hide strongly denies it). This matchup will not enhance the potential standing of the winner's stock in the top ten of the world but what it will do is have an edge in excitment that many world heavyweight fights lack these days: fighters giving it their all and intending to knock the other man out. Too often a fighter will cruise to a points win whereas (and im sure the Brits will agree) my opinion of the majority of British title fights I have seen (dont include Mathew Barneys win over Dean Francis) is pure excitment and hunger shown by both participants. Im sure a lot of people will remember how Scrap Iron Ryan used to fight as well as the likes of domestics such as Geoff McCreesh or Kevin Leushing (however you spell it). Anyway lets get behind the guys and wish them luck as im sure they both want it bad. Mr G hey has every body noticed how the comments of Boxing Central have dropped to virtually zero since registration introduction. Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:14 am MST by Mr G
Great article, and very accurate analysis in the form of both boxers. Sprotts vs Williams II is of course going to be a much more even bout than the first meeting mainly because William's confidence has taken a swan dive while Sprott has become a significantly better fighter, and is as you pointed out in great form coming off some great performances. I was very impressed in particular with the massacre that was Sprott vs Potter! For me, Danny Williams was exposed in his defeat against Samil Sam and I believe several names coming through in the British domestic division will all have been intrigued at how easily Sam was able to dismantle him and how poor Williams peformed against a hand picked victim in Bob Mirovic. Although as a British fight fan I'd love to see him make an impact on the European and World scene, I believe that Williams as British & Commonwealth champion is now merely a stepping stone for someone with momentum to come along, dethrone him, and venture forth beyond domestic level successfully themselves, and that it may well be Sprott who achieves this. The fact that Sprott isn't coming in at short notice this time around parallel to other factors such as form convinces me that Sprott has a genuine chance of revenge. I'm going to be bold and predict Sprott KO 5. Wed Sep 24, 2003 11:40 am MST by Des Troy
First of all i'd like to welcome you to our little forum here. Secondly, i feel i must congradulate you on a great effort on this article. While i cannot claim to be any kind of expert on this issue, i must agree that you make a very succinct analysis. From what i've seen and heard about these fighters, i believe your take is spot on. it certainly has heightened my interest in the fight. Now i just have to figure out how i can possibly get to watch it. does anyone know the web address of the site that streams boxing matches? Wed Sep 24, 2003 6:53 am MST by SAL
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