This Saturday several of the best fighters in Britain appear on a bumper Frank Warren promotion called “The Magnificent Seven” Though a few weeks back we had Darren Barker & Ryan Rhodes pull of there respective fights some good work behind the scene’s saw both fights saved with replacements stepping in. Here we look at the fights that make up an exciting night of Boxing that kicks off at 6pm on SKY PPV.
Nathan Cleverly –V- Karo Murat
WBO Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator.
https://theboxinghour.com/q-a-with-nathan-cleverly-031610/
https://theboxinghour.com/q-a-with-karo-murat-072710/
Hometown; Cefn Forest. Wales Kitzingen, Germany
Record; 19-0(9) 22-0(13)
Rounds boxed; 101 121
KO% 47 59
Age; 23 27
Height; 6’3 5’10
Rankings; The Ring Cleverly 8 Murat 6, Neither fighter rated in the top 15 by WBC or WBA. IBF Cleverly 4 & Murat 11 & WBO Cleverly 2 & Murat 3.
Betting 1/4 11/4
This fight is see’s both guys fighting the best fighter they have to date. Cleverly will look to dominate with the jab and put Murat on the back foot using his height and reach advantages. By the mid rounds Murat will become marked up and frustrated at being repeatedly caught trying to get inside. To Murat’s credit he’ll continue to try, while Cleverly will build up the points on way to a comfortable decision.
Enzo Maccarinelli –V- Alexander Frenkel
European Cruiserweight Title
https://theboxinghour.com/q-a-with-enzo-maccarinelli-082610/
https://theboxinghour.com/q-a-with-alexander-frankel/
Hometown; Swansea, Wales Wurzberg, Germany
Record; 32-4(25) 22-0(17)
Rounds Boxed; 128 74
KO% 69 77
Age; 30 25
Height; 6’4 6’1
Rankings; Neither fighter ranked in the Ring top 10; WBC Maccarinelli 8 Frenkel 7; WBA Maccarinelli 3 Frenkel 2; IBF Maccarinelli 11 Frenkel 6 & WBO Maccarinelli unranked Frenkel 12.
Betting 4/7 11/8
One thing that you can always guarantee with a Maccarinelli fight is fireworks. Both guys will start cautiously of the others power. That wont last long as they’ll quickly engage. I’d be surprised to see this one go beyond half way with Maccarinelli’s edge in power seeing him score an impressive stoppage.
Matthew Macklin -V- Shalva Jomardashvili
Vacant European Middleweight Title
https://theboxinghour.com/q-a-with-matthew-macklin-091410/
Hometown; Birmingham, England Gori, Georgia
Record; 26-2(18) 27-2-1(19)
Rounds Boxed; 133 139
KO 64 63
Age; 28 23
Height; 5’10 5’9
Rankings; The Ring Macklin 5, WBC 5, WBA 5, IBF 9, WBO 8. Jomardashvili unranked by any of the organisations.
Betting 1/25 10/1
The always professional Macklin wont have a problem finding Jomardashvili who’s a come forward brawler. Look for Macklin who can be a quick starter to get off to a good start and make an impression by pushing Jomardashvili backwards from there he’ll methodically breakdown the tough durable Georgian until finally around the fifth or sixth he’ll bludgeon his brave but outgunned opponent to the canvas before seeing the fight called off.
Matthew Hall –V- Lucas Konecny
Vacant European Light Middleweight Title
Hometown; Manchester, England Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic
Record; 23-2(16) 44-3(21)
Rounds Boxed; 91 287
KO 64 45
Age; 26 32
Height; 5’7 5’8
Rankings; Both unranked by The Ring, Hall is also unranked in any of the organisations while Konecny is ranked 8 by the IBF & 6 WBO.
Betting 6/5 8/13
Pocket dynamo Hall was already in training for a fight when Ryan Rhodes pulled of this fight so sharpness shouldn’t be a problem Konecny could be a whole different ball game though. Konecny is battle hardened and has two wins over Khoren Gevor (who went on to challenge for world titles at 160 & 168) & only lost a split decision to the super talented Sergei Dzindziruk. The signs all point to Konecny being a bit to seasoned and having to much no how for Hall who will start well but fade by the middle rounds before coming on down the stretch before losing a spirited unanimous decision that will raise his profile while Konecny will be able to push for a second World title fight.
Kell Brook –V- Michael Jennings
British Welterweight Title
https://theboxinghour.com/q-a-with-kell-brook-081010/
Hometown; Sheffield, England Chorley, England
Record; 21-0(14) 36-2(17)
Rounds Boxed; 78 213
KO 67 45
Age; 24 33
Height; 5’9 5’9
Rankings; Both unranked by The Ring, WBO Brook 1 & Jennings 10.
Betting 1/6 4/1
Arguably the fight that most people are looking forward too on the card. A battle of youth (Brook) verses experience (Jennings) could be a changing of the guard of sorts with Brook’s star ascending while Jennings could be perhaps on the wane. Brook is very confident and to some may come across as brash even arrogant it’s not though it’s complete belief in his ability, he see’s this as a fight that can help him break out and make a statement. For his part Jennings is a very proud warrior who was out of his league against Miguel Cottobut is determined to prove many wrong and cause the shock. Though he’ll have his moments slowly but surely Brook will chip away until around the ninth Brook will put the shots together and get the stoppage.
Derek Chisora –V- Sam Sexton
British & Commonwealth Heavyweight Title
Hometown; London, England Norwich, England
Record; 13-0(8) 13-1(6)
Rounds Boxed; 54 70
KO; 62 43
Age; 26 26
Height 6’1 6’2
Betting 2/5 15/8
In a rematch two and a bit years after they first met both guys have improved considerably. It looks nicely poised, however Chisora has been more active of late he possess the better chin and knows he can hurt Sexton having previously stopped him in 6 that makes me think he can repeat it probably around the same time.
James Degale –V- Carl Dilks
WBA International Super Middleweight Title
Hometown; London, England Liverpool, Eng
Record; 7-0(5) 14-2(5)
Rounds Boxed; 20 84
KO 71 31
Age; 24 26
Height; 6’0 5’11
Betting 1/9 11/2
Last time out Degale fought very aggressively walking down Sam Horton as soon as he realised he couldn’t be hurt. This fight wont be much different Dilks doesn’t have the fire power to make Degale respect him though he is very tough and that should see him give Degale the rounds he needs. Degale will either force a late stoppage or coast to a comfortable decision.
Frankie Gavin –V- Michael Kelly
Vacant Irish Light Welterweight Title
https://theboxinghour.com/q-a-with-funtime-frankie-gavin-090210/
Hometown; Birmingham, England Dundalk, Ireland
Record; 7-0(6) 8-2-1(2)
Rounds Boxed; 24 41
KO 86 20
Age; 24 35
Height; 5’10 5’8
Betting 1/50 12/1
Fighting at home is an added pressure, that doesn’t seem to phase Gavin in fact he thrives on it. He’ll get some good work in an entertaining fight before scoring a stoppage in the seventh while comfortably ahead.
The weight in will take place at 2pm at the LG Arena on Friday 17 September.
The Running Order
Gates open at 4.30 with the first bell at 5.15
Joe Selkirk-V-TBA 4×3 Light Middleweight
Ronnie Heffron-V-Billy Smith 4×3 Welterweight
PPV Starts at 6pm
James Degale-V-Carl Dilks 12×3 Super Middleweight
Matthew Hall-V-Lucas Konecny 12×3 Light Middleweight
Nathan Cleverly-V-Kuro Kurat 12×3 Light Heavyweight
Kell Brook-V-Michael Jennings 12×3 Welterweight
Derek Chisora-V-Sam Sexton 12×3 Heavyweight
Swing Bout to be used before 10pm
Craig Evans-V-Mickey Coveney 4×3 Super Featherweight
After 10pm
Enzo Maccarinelli-V-Alexander Frenkel 12×3 Cruiserweight
Matthew Macklin-V-Shalva Jombardashvili 12×3 Middleweight
Frankie Gavin-V-Michael Kelly 10×3 Light Welterweight
Don Broadhurst-V-Najah Ali 10×3 Super Flyweight
