PAUL Briggs' thoughts of exiting the boxing ring have been KO'd by a possible shot at Anthony 'The Man' Mundine's world title.

Briggs, 32, has been considering retirement in recent months after returning to the Gold Coast suffering from a debilitating ailment that has affected his nervous system.

But a change of trainer, a drop in weight division and a call from the Mundine camp have again fired 'The Hurricane' into fight mode.

"Everything is falling into place almost too easily," he said. "I am almost waiting for something to go wrong. Most importantly my health continues to improve. I am at about 80 per cent and feeling good."

The first piece of the comeback puzzle fell into place when Briggs decided to split with top trainer Johnny Lewis, the man who took him to the second of his two unsuccessful world title fight wars against Polish champion Tomasz Adamek.

Briggs has now linked with Brisbane trainer Justin Footit.

"Johnny knows Justin and I left with Johnny's blessing," said Briggs.

"Justin comes very highly recommended, and every time I train with him he impresses me more and gives me a new lease on things."

With a trainer locked in, Briggs decided to come down from the light heavyweight division (79.4kg) to super middleweight (76.2kg).

No sooner had that happened then world WBA super middleweight champion Mundine came calling.

"I had a call this morning from the Mundine camp," said Briggs.

"They rang and threw some figures at me. They expressed interest in staging the fight in Brisbane or the Gold Coast, probably the Gold Coast. How great would that be. That has always been my dream, to win a world boxing title in front of my home crowd.

"We are looking at the fight being before the end of the year.

"Of course there are still a lot of things to fall into place. I have to get to 76kg and I have not been there for 10 years."

Briggs is aiming to begin his road back with a fight against an as-yet-unnamed Argentine in about three months. That fight will be at catchweight, between light heavyweight and super middleweight, in Brisbane and will be a key indicator of how Briggs has come back from illness and at a lighter weight.

However, the prospect of taking on Mundine has Briggs eager to make the transition.

Asked if he could beat Mundine, he replied simply: "Oh yeah," and then elaborated on the comparison between him and The Man:

"If you have a look at those two fights (the two 12-round classics against Adamek), you see the real character of a man when he is in a real war.

"Jumping around with a couple of Argentinians who should not be fighting for a world title and going the distance with them is so far from a real war it is not funny.

"I am not taking anything away from him (Mundine). He is a world champion and I am not.

"But, put it this way, he has never fought a fighter like me."

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/03/18/8976_gold-coast-sport.html

As posted in your other thread, I'll believe when I see those two squaring off before the opening bell.

Team Mundine is usually Team full of ****, I can't see this being any different.

If the fight does eventuate I can't see how Paul can win, unless he catches him with something big. This plays out in a similar way to Mundine/Green. Mundine comfortable UD IMO.

As posted in your other thread, I'll believe when I see those two squaring off before the opening bell.

Team Mundine is usually Team full of ****, I can't see this being any different.

If the fight does eventuate I can't see how Paul can win, unless he catches him with something big. This plays out in a similar way to Mundine/Green. Mundine comfortable UD IMO.

I actually think Paul can win this by KO.

Well if Paul can land a few bombs, of course he can win.
But I feel there is no way in hell he wins on points.

Briggs is one of my favourite fighters but he will need to knock Mundine out to win this one. Trust me I'll be hoping he does.

I actually think Paul can win this by KO.
Based on what?

Paul is not a combination puncher and he doesn't exactly have blinding speed and Mundine has proved to be very difficult to hit flush. Mundine boxes circles around Paul IMO.

Also factor in that Paul has not fought in over 12 months, if he gets a shot and doesn't have a tune up I think he could be embarrassed 120-108 on all cards.

As much as I'd love to see Paul KO Mundine (who wouldn't), realistically I don't see him performing much better than Danny Green did.

Based on what?

Paul is not a combination puncher and he doesn't exactly have blinding speed and Mundine has proved to be very difficult to hit flush. Mundine boxes circles around Paul IMO.

Also factor in that Paul has not fought in over 12 months, if he gets a shot and doesn't have a tune up I think he could be embarrassed 120-108 on all cards.

As much as I'd love to see Paul KO Mundine (who wouldn't), realistically I don't see him performing much better than Danny Green did.

If he comes in good shape into the fight. He can win this. These two have sparred a lot before.

Its not as if Pauls power will just dissapear. If he comes prepared, he can do anything.

I'll believe this when they both announce it at the presser. This is a huge step up for Mundine considering he's fought bums for the last 3 years straight. Trust Mundine to call Briggs out when Briggs has had a rough ride with illness last two years.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if Mundine fights Nishizawa again and gets dropped by the 47 year old in front of his home crowd!lol

If Briggs comes in anything near the shape he was in against Adamek, Mundine and his crew had better have their 'pine' boxes ready to go UPS, Redfern, Australia. Briggs KO round 9.

I'll believe this when they both announce it at the presser. This is a huge step up for Mundine considering he's fought bums for the last 3 years straight. Trust Mundine to call Briggs out when Briggs has had a rough ride with illness last two years.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if Mundine fights Nishizawa again and gets dropped by the 47 year old in front of his home crowd!lol

If Briggs comes in anything near the shape he was in against Adamek, Mundine and his crew had better have their 'pine' boxes ready to go UPS, Redfern, Australia. Briggs KO round 9.

Im thinking the same. Briggs by KO around then to. Maybe even earlier.

Im thinking the same. Briggs by KO around then to. Maybe even earlier.

I find it hard to follow your logic on anything. One minute Mundine is a world beater who could easily account for Jermaine Taylor, the next Briggs is going to knock him out in the mid rounds.

You guys aren't being realistic. Paul has not fought for over a year and looked like absolute **** last time he did actually fight (trust me I was there).

If he fights Mundine without a tuneup and without Johnny Lewis is his corner, he gets embarrassed unless he catches Anthony with a lucky shot which is very doubtful.

Ultimateboxa, no offense mate but you place WAY to much emphasis on sparring, it is not a realistic guide as to how a fight would play out by any means.

I find it hard to follow your logic on anything. One minute Mundine is a world beater who could easily account for Jermaine Taylor, the next Briggs is going to knock him out in the mid rounds.

Well don't follow it, if you find it hard. Simple answer.

If you haven't noticed. I and we all think he has a **** load of ability. Now we all just hope he gets knocked out. Hence, Paul KO in the 9th.

You guys aren't being realistic. Paul has not fought for over a year and looked like absolute **** last time he did actually fight (trust me I was there).

If he fights Mundine without a tuneup and without Johnny Lewis is his corner, he gets embarrassed unless he catches Anthony with a lucky shot which is very doubtful.

Ultimateboxa, no offense mate but you place WAY to much emphasis on sparring, it is not a realistic guide as to how a fight would play out by any means.

Im still hoping for that lucky punch then.

I want to see Ottke scenes revisted. And then Khoder is crying on the outside of the ring. Then the crowd scream "you ruined his career you idiot, fighting all those bums makes him go back down to that level". That would be ideal for me and for aussie boxing.

Im still hoping for that lucky punch then.

I want to see Ottke scenes revisted. And then Khoder is crying on the outside of the ring. Then the crowd scream "you ruined his career you idiot, fighting all those bums makes him go back down to that level". That would be ideal for me and for aussie boxing.
hahahah LMAO

its an easy win for mundine but really, everybody loves fairytales and underdogs, but this is the real world and underdogs are called that for a reason

Mundine by fairly easy decision on the scorecards with Paul having some moments.

Mate of mine has footage of Mundine dropping Paul with a double left hook to the body in sparring, briggsy got up without any trouble but the session belonged to Mundine quite comfortably. Im trying to get the footage out so everyone can see.

id obviously love to see it happen. i wont be writing off briggs ever.. and ill wait til i see his tune up before i make a prediction.

I find it hard to follow your logic on anything. One minute Mundine is a world beater who could easily account for Jermaine Taylor, the next Briggs is going to knock him out in the mid rounds.


LOL. Funny Post, but there is a lot of truth in it.

LOL. Funny Post, but there is a lot of truth in it.

Taking the piss sums it up......

Brently. Whats your thoughts on the Morales come back? Im worried, no need for it..