McCloskey v Prescott confirmed

**gingeralbino** · 07-19-2011, 07:34 AM

McCloskey to face Prescott in WBA title eliminator

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/14198763.stm

Paul McCloskey will take on Colombian Breidis Prescott in a WBA Light Welterweight title eliminator in Belfast on 10 September.

Paul McCloskey will take on Columbian Breidis Prescott in a WBA Light Welterweight title eliminator in Belfast on 10 September.

The Dungiven fighter will make his return to the ring at the Odyssey Arena after his controversial points defeat to Amir Khan in April.

Prescott, who is three years younger than McCloskey at 28, is the only fighter to have beaten Khan.

The shock win over Khan in 2008 is one of Prescott's 19 knock-out victories.

The Miami-based Prescott stopped Khan inside a minute of the opening round.

"I promise that if Amir is watching, and he happended to forget what occurred back in 2008, I will give him a reminder by my performance on 10 September." said Prescott on Tuesday.

"I can only hope that after I win, Amir keeps his promise and gets back in the ring with me."

McCloskey lost out to WBA champion Khan in Manchester after a clash of heads in the sixth round.

It resulted in a cut above McCloskey's eye and after consultation with the ringside doctor the referee stopped the fight.

"The Amir Khan experience was obviously disappointing but what better way to come back from that than by beating the only man to have ever beaten him," said promoter Eddie Hearn.

"Paul is one win way from another crack at a world title and it's going to be a special night at the Odyssey."

**Rip Chudd** · 07-19-2011, 07:35 AM

If Mcwhatshisname couldn't beat Khan what makes him think he can beat Khan's dad?

**gingeralbino** · 07-19-2011, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by Rip Chudd

If Mcwhatshisname couldn't beat Khan what makes him think he can beat Khan's dad?

because Khan's dad is ****?

**Rip Chudd** · 07-19-2011, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by gingeralbino

because Khan's dad is ****?

Haha, indeed.

**ADozenArrows** · 07-19-2011, 08:11 AM

Good fight. I hope Prescott comes into this one motivated.

**Joe2608** · 07-19-2011, 08:15 AM

If Prescott wins this then it will be all aboard the hype train for the Khan-Prescott rematch.

**Monkz** · 07-19-2011, 08:17 AM

I heard Kiko has been calling Frampton out, if that fight get's made it's going to be a big step up for Carl I hope he can rise to the challenge, I remember what Martinez did to Bernard Dunne, he has some power in his shots.

**gingeralbino** · 07-19-2011, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by Monkz

I heard Kiko has been calling Frampton out, if that fight get's made it's going to be a big step up for Carl I hope he can rise to the challenge, I remember what Martinez did to Bernard Dunne, he has some power in his shots.

I dont think Carl is ready for Kiko, they have been going back and forth in negotiations for a while now. I'd like to see it as it would be a damn good fight, but Kiko is a beast and Carl hasnt fought anyone close to his level yet.

**Monkz** · 07-19-2011, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by gingeralbino

I dont think Carl is ready for Kiko, they have been going back and forth in negotiations for a while now. I'd like to see it as it would be a damn good fight, but Kiko is a beast and Carl hasnt fought anyone close to his level yet.

Yeah that's how I feel about it, my heart says Carl to win (and a great win it would be) but my head says he'll get KO'ed.

McCloskey v Prescott confirmed