Billy Dib to fight the unbeaten Chris John in a IBF/WBA unification fight. A big step up for Dib, John has done it all in boxing since turning pro in 1998 including a 12 round decision over future Hall of Famer, and Manny Pacquiao ‘beater’ Juan Manual Marquez. Dib is fighting on the undercard of Daniel Geales February 29 against an as yet unnamed opponent.
World class heavyweight Kali Meeham to fight David Tua (they fought each other as amateurs) then retire.
Meeham hasn’t got the publicity hes deserved as most of his fights have been in Europe and the US. Kali fought current Australian heavyweight Michael Kirby in June this year knocking him out in less than 1 minute showing the gulf between himself, and local big boys. Australasia needs a big heavyweight fight.
Daniel Geale to offer Mundine a shot at his IBF middleweight title and reverse their 2009 decision.
Why Mundine isn’t looking at fighting Austin Trout for the light middleweight title is beyond me. Trout is beatable, and although scientifically correct, has light hands. At 36, Mundine wont have many more opportunities to fight for a genuine world title.
Michael Kastidis to continue fighting world class boxers overseas, and although will give his usual big hearted performances, will come up short again.
Danny Green to have ‘one more fight’. A bloke of Danny’s calibre cant retire on two losses.
Five Boxers to watch
Former Olympian, Sydney super featherweight Paul Fleming to build on his 13-0 record. Fleming has the talent and hunger to go all the way.
Les “lock n load’ Sherrington gets back into the ring in 2012 following 12 months on the sidelines with leg problems. The former IBF No 3 super middleweight has looked after himself, and will be back bigger and better.
Sunshine Coast Australian lightweight champion Brett W Smith scheduled to fight in early 2012. A win will lift Smith into the WBA top ten when overseas fights will beckon. Talented, with the will to succeed, Brett will be a fighter worth watching.
Melbournes unbeaten cruiserweight Brad Pitt to continue fighting better opponents with a view to fighting overseas. Pitt is 12-0 with 10 ko’s, he can punch. Like Brett Smith at 30, Pitt hasn’t had alot of hard rounds under his belt, so his age shouldn’t be of concern, particularly being in the 200 pound (90.7 kg) division.
Sydney based, Cameroon born fighter Sakio Biko to again fight for a world title. Biko has lost to the unbeaten (and super 6 winner) Andre Ward, IBF super middleweight champion (also unbeaten) Lucian Bute, and Welsh legend Joe Calzaghe in three, 12 round decisions. At 32, and having had 36 fights (20 by ko), Biko is still has time.
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