Cool Hand Luke fighting for world title

Cant believe there has been so little local media coverage on this, but then not even a thread on here.
Potentially Hulls first ever world champ, bizarrely only a few weeks after Samir became Hull's first ever English champ, which has had little media attention.
He is the clear underdog.
Thoughts?
Ps Roughly when is he on?

 

He's going to get battered. Not that I want that, he's just gone for the title too early.

 

Who is he fighting ? Not seen anything about it

 

Jorge Linares, the guy who beat Crolla.

 

Who's Linares? Who's Crolla? Luke is that lad from Ull.

He knows who he is.

We know what we are.

 

Linares one of the best out there. Luke has a real task on beating him. If he manages to do this it will be one of the best performances from a British boxer since Lloyd honeygon (spelling) went and kicked Donald Curry’s arse in America. At the time curry was ranked number one pound for pound and was thought to be unbeatable

 

What times kick off?

 

He's on tonight / Sunday morning, programme starts 3am on Sky
You're right there's been not enough local coverage at all
He's a huge underdog in my view (just checked and bookies definitely agree Linaress 2/9 on)
Difficult one though because he's not as young as he looks so he had to make a move up at some point

Good luck Luke!

 

I'm pleased he's going for it , he's nearly 30 and if he waited a few more years people say he's too old , probably will lose but got to step up eventually and see how it goes

 

I agree but why has he took so long and why hasnt he fought the best in England first.

He'll get battered too.

 

Exactly. Ridiculous the lack of coverage when we have someone from Hull fighting for a world title.

 

I'll post my predictions after the fight.


It's a world title fight, so by definition should be hard. I think one thing that can be guaranteed, is that Luke won't be found lacking in commitment or heart.

 

There are only the Pursued , The Pursuing , The Busy, and the Tired , & Cool Hand will be one of those Adjectives.

 

My guess we have an example of the pursued on this clip....

 

I think Luke has more of a chance then people think.

Although Linares is 32, he's a old 32. Tonight is his 45th fight.

 

I'm always shocked when I see his age. I still think he's some young lad, trying to make an impact.

Linares is a monster, really tough one for Luke.

 

To most of this board, that is young.

 

I agree. Luke is going to knock him out and not break sweat.

You Ull

 

Hope you're right
It would be fantastic

 

I like your confidence.

It'll tough fight and a lot closer then most people expect.