Comments Thread For: Selby Keen To Take On Jhonny Gonzalez In His Backyard

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Lee Selby 18-1 (8), is looking to take one step closer towards his world title dream when he defends his WBC International featherweight title against Romulo Koasicha 21-3 (12) at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena this Saturday, in a fight that doubles as WBC eliminator.

The Welshman currently holds lofty rankings with each of the four major sanctioning bodies but rather than choose the path of least resistance, he has set his sights on the green belt currently in the possession of Jhonny Gonzalez.
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[ShoulderRoll]

He's right about Lomachenko not having to work his way up to earn a title shot.

It's not fair to the other fighters like Selby who have been grinding away for years to get to where they are at.

[JACK1190]

I like Selby, definitely my favourite welsh boxer at the moment, and I think he could beat Gonzalez the kid has got mad skills.

[Corelone]

What the? This guy doesn't sound like the other English fighters. He seems aware of his abilities and limitations, he does not brag, and he says that he is willing to travel. I totally agree with his assesment of Lomachenko, but Loma did come to America, the land of PT Barnum ("There's a sucker born every minute."), and free enterprise.
He could gain a small fortune at home, maybe lure a devalued championship home, but can't build his reputation or gain boxing stature without traveling. He sees it. Lots of luck to him.

[Fishkie]

What the? This guy doesn't sound like the other English fighters.

Thats because he's Welsh.. It says it right there!

SMH..! Sorry, but I dont call americans, canadians...

[Corelone]

Thats because he's Welsh.. It says it right there!

SMH..! Sorry, but I dont call americans, canadians...

I apologize for the error in geography, but otherwise I still like his desire to come to America and grow an international fan base.

[Corelone]

Hmm.. let's get out the old bistory books. In 1301 English king Edward named his son Prince of Wales and Wales became effecively part of England. Then, after several rebellions, Henry Vlll passed the Laws in Wales act of 1535-1542, Integrating Wales with England......
Where did I go wrong?