John Murray vs Kevin Mitchell Free Live Stream. For the third weekend in four the Sky cameras cover an 'event fight' - most fans have been licking their lips waiting for John Murray against Kevin Mitchell. This has been several years in the works but it almost can't fail to deliver and will thrust the winner onto a world title shot at Lightweight.
It feels as though that stage has been set up for Manchester's Murray (1.59) for some time but a loss here would certainly stall any grand plans. This is a big risk in many ways and all credit to Murray for encouraging such a dangerous match, but then that is his way, he's an old school fighter in both style and attitude.
The Boxing writers' Young Boxer of the Year in 2006, Murray has succeeded Mitchell as Britain's longest unbeaten fighter and has carved himself a role as the fan friendly, come forward rumbler. With a ledger now running to 31 wins, Murray has crammed experience into his career having fought in Canada as well as America, including an appearance on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather's blockbuster against Oscar De La Hoya four years ago. But he is beatable.
Further evidence of Murray's vulnerability came when he successfully defended his European Title in April against unheralded Karim El Ouazghari. As has become the norm, Murray rumbled forward seemingly unfussed by the artillery heading his way and, though grinding out the required decision win, he left the ring bearing the bumps and bruises of battle.
Now there is no doubt that the Mancunian has found it difficult to motivate himself against uninspiring opposition but there are two developing trends with Murray - he gets hit too much and he's beginning to look like a one trick pony. The heat and pressure Murray brings to attack is impressive in its own way and with six successive stoppages (2.58 KO/TKO/DQ) on the record, it is very effective at a certain level. But, for me, Murray lacks the subtlety required at and around world-class and Mitchell has the ability to be that kind of fighter.
Mitchell (2.82) himself comes into this fight with big questions as well as dark clouds gathering above his well-groomed head. The Eastender was one of Britain's brightest talents until he was chopped down to size by Aussie warrior Michael Katsidis in May of last year and he hasn't fought since.
Embarrassed in front of his adoring West Ham faithful at Upton Park, Mitchell went into the biggest fight of his life ill prepared both physically and mentally. It emerged quickly afterwards that he had skipped training while life at home was far removed from bliss and after falling to Katsidis in just three rounds, Mitchell embarked on a near six-month bender and by his own admission, caned £100,000 in the process. Promoter Frank Warren deserves praise for sticking with Mitchell through all of that and more for banking him this platform opportunity. Is Mitchell prepared and ready to pay him back?
Though there were 'trade' rumours about Mitchell's weight six to eight weeks ago, recent reports suggest that the Essex man has trained like a demon and significantly, experienced trainer Jimmy Tibbs has said on Frank Warren's website that Mitchell is in similar shape and showing the same focus as before his win over Breidis Prescott in late 2009. That is the same Prescott who hammered Amir Khan 15 months before yet Mitchell produced a performance full of quality and discipline to earn a deserved decision win. I don't think there is much doubt that Mitchell is more skilled than Murray and he has more variety in his repertoire too. In other words, Mitchell holds most of the cards provided he's in the right frame of mind to play them and perhaps at the right times too.
Despite the positive vibes emanating from the camp Mitchell there is the dark cloud of a reappearance date at Dagenham Police station looming on issues relating to drugs and while Mitchell hasn't been charged, it could be a distraction. And the fight is a week later than planned as Mitchell was forced out of the gym recently with a virus. There are so many niggling doubts. On the same note, I was out in Germany for the Matthew Macklin/Felix Sturm fight recently and John Murray seemed to be enjoying himself there, just a few weeks before the biggest fight of his life.
And this promises to be fight of the year. Were it not for his absence, the dramas of the past 12 months and that impending police date, I'd have Mitchell down as one of the most convincing bets of the year. If he is less than prepared, Murray will grind him down but as it stands Mitchell has the ability to win good looking and I'll be backing him to get the result.
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It feels as though that stage has been set up for Manchester's Murray (1.59) for some time but a loss here would certainly stall any grand plans. This is a big risk in many ways and all credit to Murray for encouraging such a dangerous match, but then that is his way, he's an old school fighter in both style and attitude.
The Boxing writers' Young Boxer of the Year in 2006, Murray has succeeded Mitchell as Britain's longest unbeaten fighter and has carved himself a role as the fan friendly, come forward rumbler. With a ledger now running to 31 wins, Murray has crammed experience into his career having fought in Canada as well as America, including an appearance on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather's blockbuster against Oscar De La Hoya four years ago. But he is beatable.
Further evidence of Murray's vulnerability came when he successfully defended his European Title in April against unheralded Karim El Ouazghari. As has become the norm, Murray rumbled forward seemingly unfussed by the artillery heading his way and, though grinding out the required decision win, he left the ring bearing the bumps and bruises of battle.
Now there is no doubt that the Mancunian has found it difficult to motivate himself against uninspiring opposition but there are two developing trends with Murray - he gets hit too much and he's beginning to look like a one trick pony. The heat and pressure Murray brings to attack is impressive in its own way and with six successive stoppages (2.58 KO/TKO/DQ) on the record, it is very effective at a certain level. But, for me, Murray lacks the subtlety required at and around world-class and Mitchell has the ability to be that kind of fighter.
Mitchell (2.82) himself comes into this fight with big questions as well as dark clouds gathering above his well-groomed head. The Eastender was one of Britain's brightest talents until he was chopped down to size by Aussie warrior Michael Katsidis in May of last year and he hasn't fought since.
Embarrassed in front of his adoring West Ham faithful at Upton Park, Mitchell went into the biggest fight of his life ill prepared both physically and mentally. It emerged quickly afterwards that he had skipped training while life at home was far removed from bliss and after falling to Katsidis in just three rounds, Mitchell embarked on a near six-month bender and by his own admission, caned £100,000 in the process. Promoter Frank Warren deserves praise for sticking with Mitchell through all of that and more for banking him this platform opportunity. Is Mitchell prepared and ready to pay him back?
Though there were 'trade' rumours about Mitchell's weight six to eight weeks ago, recent reports suggest that the Essex man has trained like a demon and significantly, experienced trainer Jimmy Tibbs has said on Frank Warren's website that Mitchell is in similar shape and showing the same focus as before his win over Breidis Prescott in late 2009. That is the same Prescott who hammered Amir Khan 15 months before yet Mitchell produced a performance full of quality and discipline to earn a deserved decision win. I don't think there is much doubt that Mitchell is more skilled than Murray and he has more variety in his repertoire too. In other words, Mitchell holds most of the cards provided he's in the right frame of mind to play them and perhaps at the right times too.
Despite the positive vibes emanating from the camp Mitchell there is the dark cloud of a reappearance date at Dagenham Police station looming on issues relating to drugs and while Mitchell hasn't been charged, it could be a distraction. And the fight is a week later than planned as Mitchell was forced out of the gym recently with a virus. There are so many niggling doubts. On the same note, I was out in Germany for the Matthew Macklin/Felix Sturm fight recently and John Murray seemed to be enjoying himself there, just a few weeks before the biggest fight of his life.
And this promises to be fight of the year. Were it not for his absence, the dramas of the past 12 months and that impending police date, I'd have Mitchell down as one of the most convincing bets of the year. If he is less than prepared, Murray will grind him down but as it stands Mitchell has the ability to win good looking and I'll be backing him to get the result.
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Kevin Mitchell vs John Murray
Competition: European lightweight
Date : July 16, 2011
Venue : London, England
Competition: European lightweight
Date : July 16, 2011
Venue : London, England
