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'Funtime' Frankie Gavin's journey to the pro ranks was paved with as much controversy as gold; the 2007 World Amateur Champion failed to make weight ahead of the Beijing Games in 2008 and became the centre of a tug-of-blame between ABAE officials and Gavin's defenders, who insisted that Gavin, who had been struggling to make the 60kg limit for quite some time, should have been allowed to bring Kerry Kayes over to Beijing. Kayes, who chiselled Ricky Hatton down to 140lb on many occasions, was keen to assist Gavin; the ABAE, however, insisted on dealing with the fighter's weight in-house. Cue a very public withdrawal from the squad for Gavin, who then decided to turn over to the pro ranks. [Click Here To Read More]
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Gavin's cool (he often comes to say hello to fans in the audience after his fights - I would know, because I've seen him do so twice), but his risky style is almost asking for him to get sparked out one of these days.
Ah well, it's all excitement innit?Comment
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Not in a division as stacked as this.Comment
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The best prospect we have.
He can counter-punch in combination. That alone marks him apart from the rest. If he doesn't become a world champion I would be shocked.Comment
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Well yeah, but Marquez's defence ain't as sloppy and leaky as Gavin's. I would know, because I've seen him live twice and he was getting tagged all the time. If he tightens up those earmuffs, however, then he'll be very dangerous.
He's got a good, aggressive counterpunching style. He is indeed "Funtime" to watch.Comment
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