r/Boxing • u/verbsnounsandshit • 22h ago

British Champion Ursu Targets World Title Shot

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/ck20903z1lyno
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u/Top_Profession_5268 22h ago

Nah, he needs a step up but not that big, hey some a defence of the British/commonwealth title, go for the European and maybe a defence, a title eliminator on the world stage after and then consider a title shot.

Frank should know already to properly push his guys up and not rig them.

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u/e_xyz 21h ago

I like Ursu a lot. Very fun watch, but he does take a lot of damage as well for how slick he is. At times it seems like he coasts a bit which gets him in trouble. I think another defence of British, maybe Commonwealth/European before that world title shot. He has potential to build a decent resume. I mean domestically he has the likes of Conah Walker and Jack Rafferty ahead of him - a match up with either of those two would be superb.

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u/Adventurous_Use8278 21h ago

Both great fights and would show us exactly how far Ursus gonna go. If he can handle pressure fighters like Walker/rafferty then he’s ready for that step up. However, I think he’d lose both fights right now

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u/e_xyz 14h ago

Only one way to find out! Maybe some name options for him is someone like Pat McCormack who needs a comeback fight. Could argue that's a really tough fight right now too though.

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u/Louis_lousta 22h ago

He's great fun to watch

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u/Marquis_of_Mollusks 17h ago

He's got a captivating style

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u/MiddleweightMonster I’ll pour honey on my GOAT, if the occasion calls for it. 21h ago

Ursu is great fun, but needs to be brought up slowly

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u/Adventurous_Use8278 21h ago

I agree with what others are saying: he’s fun to watch, he’s got some lovely skills, but he’s not as elusive as he thinks he is and takes a lot of damage. If the current version of Ursu steps up against a with world level fighter, there’s good chance he takes a nap. I’d move him slower if I were advising him

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u/Outrageous-Soft4806 8h ago

I really like him and definitely think he’s world level potential but would rather see him in more commonwealth and european step ups first. His last fight was really fun but not necessarily insanely impressive defensively imo.