Quigg v Munroe

This Saturday night and will hopefully be a good fight. Quigg was a decent operator but got bullied at times in his last fight, and with Munroes size and strength it could be a long night.

Just read as well that the boxing binman has now given up the day job and is a full time boxer!

merging this with the other one mate

I got Munroe in this, by upset. He is dogged and if he soak up Quigg's stuff early then he has a very good chance IMO. Good math-up. Quigg is rightly favoured, but Munroe has moxed in far better company. Good fight. Just going for the upset.

At first I was edging towards Munroe but now am edging towards Quigg. Its is a 50/50 fight in my eyes.

Munroe and Quigg are both big for Super Bantam's and both like to be the bully in the ring. Quiggs record suggests he punches harder but Munroe is very physically strong at the weight and likes to pin his opponent down and unleash hooks to the body.

Munroe was right to take a little break after the Nishioka fight as he has had a hetic schedule.

Munroe holds a good win over Terrazas who has gone on to beat Montiel and Cermeno since. Plus he beat the big punching Kiko Martinez twice and went the distance with the hard hitting Nishioka so he has a good set of whiskers on him.

Mulling it over now I think Munroes big fight experience will be a huge asset in the ring and think he will squeak out a close UD.

Nishioka showed that Rendall struggled with any form of decent footwork and was made to look pedestrian at times. He was excellent in the first four rounds but was outclassed from thereon in.

If Quigg's team have anything about them, hopefully they will have taken note of that aspect of Rendall's game.

Should be a good fight though!

DAVE667 wrote:Nishioka showed that Rendall struggled with any form of decent footwork and was made to look pedestrian at times. He was excellent in the first four rounds but was outclassed from thereon in.

If Quigg's team have anything about them, hopefully they will have taken note of that aspect of Rendall's game.

Should be a good fight though!

Agreed. Don't think Quigg is as nimble as Nishioka though. Quigg will come forward and look to unload IMO. Here is one thing I would like to know. I didn't see the Arthur fight. Can anyone summarize how he looked in that one? I know he got dropped. Was he hurt?

Was backing Quigg whole-heartedly when this fight was first penned, but having nagging doubts now. Odd as it may seem, I'm starting to think that this fight may just have come a year or so too early for Quigg. He has a lot of edges going for him, of course; punches harder, perhaps a shade bigger come fight night, better on the outside etc. But I think there's a real possibility that Munroe might just know a bit too much for him at this stage.

Excellent match up, and I tip my hat to both men for taking it. I'll stick with my instincts and go for Quigg to squeeze out a very close decision (perhaps even a split one) after taking control on the outside at the midway stage, after Munroe has him tied up early doors. Looking forward to it.

If it goes to points I fancy Quigg gets most of the close rounds. Being the undefeated fighter and decent prospect.

Seanusarrilius wrote:

DAVE667 wrote:Nishioka showed that Rendall struggled with any form of decent footwork and was made to look pedestrian at times. He was excellent in the first four rounds but was outclassed from thereon in.

If Quigg's team have anything about them, hopefully they will have taken note of that aspect of Rendall's game.

Should be a good fight though!

Agreed. Don't think Quigg is as nimble as Nishioka though. Quigg will come forward and look to unload IMO. Here is one thing I would like to know. I didn't see the Arthur fight. Can anyone summarize how he looked in that one? I know he got dropped. Was he hurt?

Not hurt, more off balance and got hit clean.

As above, I rate Nishioka top 10 p4p and was a sterling effort from Munroe. I agree Munroe couldn't employ his usual tactic cos Nishioka wouldn't let him. Don't think Quigg has got that in his locker though.

I see Quigg doing what all Gallagher fighters do and come out and try and get the early rounds in the bag with a high workrate which will gradually drop off for Munroe to take over. Close UD either way but am pomping for Munroe

Munroe should have given up his day job a few years back. Regardless, Quigg is something special I reckon and see a clear UD in a tough and gruelling fight. I believe this fight will be the making of Quigg as Munroe is a big dude. But he has no punch power which will be his undoing.

Properly interesting domestic fight this one.

I'm not sold on Quigg he's a big brute but I think he's got a dodgy chin. Munroe has beat better fighters Quigg has barley put his head above domestic level. Granted Munroe came up short against Nishioka but he's a class act.

Munroe can take a good shot and can go the distance at a high pace without fading. He may not have the power at the top level but Quigg isn't the top level.

I think Quigg will come out the blocks flying like all Joe Gallacher fighters do and will win the first 4 or 5 rounds but I expect Munroe to take over from there and edge out a close UD. Very similar to Macklin v Sturm last year.

I think Munroe will start to bust Quigg up in the middle rounds and force a late stoppage. I reckon Quigg is a bit overrated and Munroe is underrated, after a lively first few rounds i expect it to be quite one sided and turn into a fairly comfortable night for Munroe.

Should be a good tear up, munroe is physically very strong and won't be bullied by quigg. Munroe has a better skill set and big time experiance whereas quigg is fresher, has faster hands and a bit more pop in his punches. It could well be a war of attrition and will come down to if quigg can keep up with munroe as Munroe is a lot stronger than any other d his opponent s and munroe is rough enough to hang around with the best

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:I see Quigg doing what all Gallagher fighters do and come out and try and get the early rounds in the bag with a high workrate which will gradually drop off for Munroe to take over. Close UD either way but am pomping for Munroe

SugarRayRussell (PBK) wrote:
I think Quigg will come out the blocks flying like all Joe Gallacher fighters do and will win the first 4 or 5 rounds but I expect Munroe to take over from there and edge out a close UD. Very similar to Macklin v Sturm last year.

Greats minds

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:I see Quigg doing what all Gallagher fighters do and come out and try and get the early rounds in the bag with a high workrate which will gradually drop off for Munroe to take over. Close UD either way but am pomping for Munroe

SugarRayRussell (PBK) wrote:
I think Quigg will come out the blocks flying like all Joe Gallacher fighters do and will win the first 4 or 5 rounds but I expect Munroe to take over from there and edge out a close UD. Very similar to Macklin v Sturm last year.

Greats minds

I've always said you know your stuff mate.

You know Rocky Fielding don't you? That boy loves a flutter he's always putting his betting slips on twitter he had £200 on Torres to score the first goal last night!

For me Quigg will win this one, not easily, but it will be a clear win.

I have followed Quigg's progress since his first televised bout on a SKY Friday Fight Night a few years ago. Thought he had real potential and still do. This is a step up for him but I believe he is ready for it.
I do not think he is chinny as mentioned above. Yes, he has been down a couple of times, however, these were what I would call flash knockdowns. He was either caught off balance or square (feet along side each other) and on these occasions did not look hurt. I distinctly remember the first time he went down, he was clear headed, took one knee, looked to his corner and stood up solidly at 8 ready to go.

Think this is a good fight for Quigg and agreed a difficult task. I think he's being agressively matched. Agreed with the semtiment that there is a real possiblity of Munroe being a step too far at this point for Quigg, but I'd hold firm on the opinion that Quigg will be just too powerful.
I see this fight going the distance, with quigg pulling ahead in the last 3 rounds (although Munroe has a great engine, I see him just coming up short).
If Quigg wins this in style you'd have to think an alphabelt is up next, this is his make or break fight, I think he's being moved and matched better than Frampton.

This is for the interim WBA title

SugarRayRussell (PBK) wrote:

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:I see Quigg doing what all Gallagher fighters do and come out and try and get the early rounds in the bag with a high workrate which will gradually drop off for Munroe to take over. Close UD either way but am pomping for Munroe

SugarRayRussell (PBK) wrote:
I think Quigg will come out the blocks flying like all Joe Gallacher fighters do and will win the first 4 or 5 rounds but I expect Munroe to take over from there and edge out a close UD. Very similar to Macklin v Sturm last year.

Greats minds

I've always said you know your stuff mate.

You know Rocky Fielding don't you? That boy loves a flutter he's always putting his betting slips on twitter he had £200 on Torres to score the first goal last night!

Haha I know yer. He's had few of them come in recently. Wouldn't be surprised of he had Carroll tonight

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:

SugarRayRussell (PBK) wrote:

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:I see Quigg doing what all Gallagher fighters do and come out and try and get the early rounds in the bag with a high workrate which will gradually drop off for Munroe to take over. Close UD either way but am pomping for Munroe

SugarRayRussell (PBK) wrote:
I think Quigg will come out the blocks flying like all Joe Gallacher fighters do and will win the first 4 or 5 rounds but I expect Munroe to take over from there and edge out a close UD. Very similar to Macklin v Sturm last year.

Greats minds

I've always said you know your stuff mate.

You know Rocky Fielding don't you? That boy loves a flutter he's always putting his betting slips on twitter he had £200 on Torres to score the first goal last night!

Haha I know yer. He's had few of them come in recently. Wouldn't be surprised of he had Carroll tonight

Better luck than me anyway. I put a tenner on the Dutch to win the Euros and Van Persie top scorer. The Mrs had Spain which was cool but she went for Torres to finish top scorer and I slated her! I hope Torres pulls his hamstring she's no shut up since last night!

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:This is for the interim WBA title

*rolls eyes*

Still very much looking forward to this tonight. I like Quigg but something in me wants to see another Gallagher fighter sparked out again. Should be an excellent fight and one of the reasons I love our domestic scene; the best fighting the best.

KingMonkey wrote:

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:This is for the interim WBA title

*rolls eyes*

Still very much looking forward to this tonight. I like Quigg but something in me wants to see another Gallagher fighter sparked out again. Should be an excellent fight and one of the reasons I love our domestic scene; the best fighting the best.

Pointless strap especially for Quigg. It gives him a World ranking and then people will start trying to match him with the best at his weight and he wouldn't go the distance with guys like Mares, Nishioka, Rigondeaux and Donaire. He has been fast tracked to try and save Hattons Sky contract and it hasn't worked. Ricky has still lost his contract and he might have flung his star prospect in to deep to soon.

Rhodes vs Rabchenko on this card is interesting as well. Rabchenko can bang a bit but from what I've seen he is a bit one dimensional and if Rhodes has still got it then he could win this pretty comfortably. Although if he gets drawn into a tear up I think he will come off second best that seems like Rabchenkos kind of fight.

Not seen a single second of Rabchenko but very much looking forward to seeing Rhodes in action again, I love watching him fight, great style.

I wouldn't be as harsh on Quigg as you though. He's had 20+ fights so I'm not sure he's quite been fast tracked as such. He fought Arthur and Booth ahead of tonight so it really had to be one of Frampton, Munroe or Galahad, it's time for him to prove his mettle. Fail and the Boxing Binman pushes on as he should have done already.

KingMonkey wrote:Not seen a single second of Rabchenko but very much looking forward to seeing Rhodes in action again, I love watching him fight, great style.

I wouldn't be as harsh on Quigg as you though. He's had 20+ fights so I'm not sure he's quite been fast tracked as such. He fought Arthur and Booth ahead of tonight so it really had to be one of Frampton, Munroe or Galahad, it's time for him to prove his mettle. Fail and the Boxing Binman pushes on as he should have done already.

He's boxed twice at British level twice apart from Booth and Arthur the rest have been dross. Munroe holds 2 wins over Kiko Martinez and 1 over Victor Terrazas he also stood up to Nishioka who is a very good fighter. The jump in class from an over the hill Booth to Munroe is some step up.

SugarRayRussell (PBK) wrote:

KingMonkey wrote:Not seen a single second of Rabchenko but very much looking forward to seeing Rhodes in action again, I love watching him fight, great style.

I wouldn't be as harsh on Quigg as you though. He's had 20+ fights so I'm not sure he's quite been fast tracked as such. He fought Arthur and Booth ahead of tonight so it really had to be one of Frampton, Munroe or Galahad, it's time for him to prove his mettle. Fail and the Boxing Binman pushes on as he should have done already.

He's boxed twice at British level twice apart from Booth and Arthur the rest have been dross. Munroe holds 2 wins over Kiko Martinez and 1 over Victor Terrazas he also stood up to Nishioka who is a very good fighter. The jump in class from an over the hill Booth to Munroe is some step up.

Well he's got to make it at some stage soon, can't carry on fighting dross forever. This seems like a logical fight to me and an exciting one on paper at least.

What do the bookies make of it?

Its more the jump in class that makes me think he was fast tracked to save Hattons TV contract. I find it strange but refreshing that Ricky is willing to take a chance with Quigg a lot of promoters wouldn't.

Ricky knew Sky were cutting their budget and someone wasn't getting a new contact and he had to try and impress. Sky chose Frank Maloney purely for David Price over Hatton and his stable which isn't anything special anyway.

Its a good looking fight and I'm looking forward to it.

Skybet have Quigg at 8/15 favourite and Munroe is at 6/4

Tempted by that Munroe price.........

I've got a tenner on a double. Munroe and Rhodes to both win on points at just under 9/1.

Munroe's prioce has really come down, was 9/5 I got five on him at that and 3 for the KO at 7/1 - event hough that is unlikely, Arthur dropped Quigg so anything is possible

This is a great domestic match up so well done to all involved in making it.

I'm a Rendall fan so I'm hoping he wins but Quigg seems a likeable chap so if he gets the win and moves on better things then I will support him all the way.

Will predict a Rendall win based on little logic, just that I've seen more of him than Quigg.

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Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:

SugarRayRussell (PBK) wrote:

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:I see Quigg doing what all Gallagher fighters do and come out and try and get the early rounds in the bag with a high workrate which will gradually drop off for Munroe to take over. Close UD either way but am pomping for Munroe

SugarRayRussell (PBK) wrote:
I think Quigg will come out the blocks flying like all Joe Gallacher fighters do and will win the first 4 or 5 rounds but I expect Munroe to take over from there and edge out a close UD. Very similar to Macklin v Sturm last year.

Greats minds

I've always said you know your stuff mate.

You know Rocky Fielding don't you? That boy loves a flutter he's always putting his betting slips on twitter he had £200 on Torres to score the first goal last night!

Haha I know yer. He's had few of them come in recently. Wouldn't be surprised of he had Carroll tonight

He had £300 on Cassano first goal @ 9/1 last night