Anthony ‘The Man’ Mundine (53-6) is putting his title on the line when takes on America’s Charles ‘The Future’ Hatley (25-1) in Melbourne. Join The Roar from 7:30pm (AEDT) for live commentary of this championship boxing bout.
Coming off a split-decision win over Sergey Rabchenko to win the WBC Silver Light Middleweight title less than a year ago, Mundine will defend it for the first time, against the impressive Hatley.
Since moving down in weight, Mundine has been gunning for a high-profile fight against Floyd Mayweather or Miguel Cotto, and a victory over Hatley could put him in the right position.
Despite entering the bout as the favourite, 40-year-old Aussie has been riddled with injuries, and knows that time is not on his side.
While Mundine’s main preference is a high-profile bout against a big name, ‘the Man’ still remains open to another fight with Danny Green, claiming that it would be “easy money”.
29-year-old Hatley sports an impressive 25-1 record, however his resume the missing star power. A win over Mundine would bring some.
Hatley’s most notable wins are a first-round knockout of Carlos Garcia in May 2009, and an eight-round unanimous decision over Emanuel Augustus in September 2010.
Hatley does not lack fight experience, having competed in over 260 amateur boxing bouts, winning 250.
Despite heading into the contest as the underdog, Hatley has health on his side, and will be looking to take advantage of an injury-prone, older Mundine.
Prediction
Mundine is not the fighter he was in his prime, however he still possesses speed, and his big-fight experience should come into play. Expect him to get the win, but don’t expect it to be easy.
Anthony Mundine by unanimous decision.
Can Anthony Mundine prove he’s the man once again, or will Charles Hatley show Australia that he is the future? Join The Roar from 7:30pm (AEDT) for live commentary to find out.
Steve Kerr
Roar Rookie
That's like saying Soccer is dying because you can't find a channel showing the Faroe Isles vs Orkney over 50s match.
Sean
Guest
Green for the win!
Matt
Guest
Let's hope not
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Huge thank you to everyone who joined us on The Roar for this live blog, and for all the comments! We look forward to seeing you all again soon, and who knows, it could be for Mundine vs Green II
RBBAnonymous
Guest
I have to concur, seriously felt like I was there. Great stuff.
will
Roar Rookie
Good calling isaac great fight by the sounds of it
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Mundine not confirming retirement, but contemplating it.
Phil
Guest
damn sounds like a great fight, but I'm afraid that's probably the end of choc as a competitive fighter. He's really only got the one more exhibition fight against Green in him.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Mundine humble in defeat. He showed some great heart, and he's not making excuses, which is nice to see.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Hatley calling out some big names in his post-fight speech.
Darren
Guest
thanks mate
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Cheers lads, I do what I can!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Looked up to Mundine for a long time, as much I as I want to see that fight, don't know if him fighting again is a good idea.
TJ
Guest
Couldn't agree more! Well done Isaac, great job mate! Sounds like it was one hell of a fight.
bilal
Guest
thanks isaac now im of to bed so devasted for the man u win some u lose some
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
THE OFFICIAL DECISION: Charles Hatley def. Anthony Mundine via TKO, R11 to become the new WBC Silver Super Middleweight Champion of the World!
Kavvy
Guest
Brilliant blogging Isaac, thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks for your work. Mundine to have one more payday v Green then hang it up
RBBAnonymous
Guest
Damn bad luck Anthony. Sounds like an epic fight. Fight of the year, at least in Australia anyway.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Perhaps boxing really is dying
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Respect to both men. Charles Hatley made a name for himself, and Mundine showed that he is one tough man. Pure heart, but that only gets you so far.