Prospect watch #2

Michael Roberts - Super Featherweight (5-0, 0 KO's)


In action on Friday 25th November at Ravenscraig Leisure Centre, Motherwell.


Ranked #18 in the UK.


Late addition to the Crolla v Limond undercard, this Glasgow fighter is an under-rated boxer coming through, who could be part of some big bills featuring Ricky Burns in the future.


Not been tested too much yet as a pro and faces the same opponent he fought two weeks ago in Dan Naylor tonight.

Diaz with his Olympic Gold

Needs to improve his power, but has got nice Boxing ability.


Felix Diaz - Welterweight (10-0, 6 KO's)


In action on Saturday 26th November at U.S Bank Arena, Cincinnati.



Ranked #137 in the world, #1 in Dominican Republic.

Serious Dominican fighter to look out for, superb amateur pedigree, which saw him win the Gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.


Been in with some tough fighters already, and comes into this fight on the back of a solid eight round UD points win over the tough Larry Smith.


No opponent been picked yet for his upcoming fight, but it will be a treat to see this 5ft5 southpaw in action, demonstrating terrific boxing ability.


Gary Russell Jr - Super Bantamweight (18-0, 10 KO's)


In action on Saturday 26th November at U.S Bank Arena, Cincinnati.


Ranked #38 in the world and #3 in the USA.


Hottly tipped Golden Boy prospect, who has been very active in 2011, fighting five times already.

Russell Jr is tipped for big things

I watched him on the Amir Khan v Judah undercard, easily outpointing Eric Estrada over eight rounds, showing very quick hands.


Had a tough looking fight last time out against 32-3 Leonilo Miranda, but didnt drop a round on two of the three judges scorecards in winning a UD against then tough Mexican.


Moves up to 10x3 this weekend and faces experienced ex IBF bantamweight challenger Heriberto Ruiz, who's won three of his last four.


Erkan Teper - Heavyweight (6-0, 4 KO's)


In action on Saturday 26th November at Spor Salonu, Trabzon, Turkey.


Ranked #149 in the world and #7 in Germany.


6ft5 heavy who's being moved along quite quickly by his promoters, and has already had one scheduled 12 rounder.


That was last time out as he stopped 9-2 Jakov Gospic to win WBC Mediterranean title, which may not mean a lot, but already gives him a decent world ranking.


Most impressive in April when outpointing Robert Hawkins over six, putting the America down twice. Hawkins has only been stopped three times in 42 fights and has taken a lot of good heavies the distance.


Teper has a good fight here as he faces the higher ranked world #109 Olekskiy Mazikin of Ukraine in an eight round fight.