By Shaun Campbell: European lightweight champion John Murray (30-0 18ko’s) is looking for a new opponent and a step up to world level. Although Murray is probably not quite ready for the likes of Juan Manuel Marquez, Michael Katsidis or Robert Guerrero, it is clear he deserves a chance to fight at the top level. Murray is the type of fighter that needs good opponents to bring out the best of his, and it is widely thought that we still haven’t seen the best out of him. Many believe him to be a one dimensional, come forward brawler with no head movement. This view is usually adopted by those who have seen one, or maybe two of his fights. Ricky Hatton was also cursed with the same sort of view.
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Kotelnik a possibility for Victor Ortiz instead of John Murray
By Eric Thomas: According to the latest boxing news, top rated light welterweight contender Victor Ortiz (28-2-1, 22 KO’s) may be fighting former WBA light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik (31-4, 13 KO’s) on the undercard of the Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana championship fight on December 11th at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
John Murray might as well fight Victor Ortiz: It may be his one shot at fame
By William Mackay: Golden Boy Promotions wants to get EBU lightweight champion John Murray 30-0, 18 KO’s) to fight on their December 11th fight card with Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas, Nevada. Murray, 25, would be facing light welterweight knockout artist Victor Ortiz (28-2-1, 22 KO’s) in a bout that might end up being more exciting than the Khan-Maidana fight. But there’s confusion whether Murray’s management are willing to put him in a difficult fight like the one that Golden Boy wants to put him in.
John Murray wants to make a name for himself agaisnt Khan, Marquez or Katsidis
By Sean McDaniel: EBU lightweight champion John Murray (30-0, 18 KO’s) wants the big fights against fighters like Amir Khan, Juan Manuel Marquez, Humberto Soto and Michael Katsidis after toiling away for the past seven years in the pro ranks. Murray, 25, will likely be getting a title shot in the near future against either Soto or the winner of the Marquez-Katsidis bout. However, Murray is being lured into fighting on the undercard of Khan’s December 11th card against twice beaten light welterweight contender Victor Ortiz.
Khan says he’ll fight Murray if he beats Victor Otiz on the Khan-Maidana undercard
By William Mackay: WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (23-1, 17 KO’s) gave fellow Brit EBU lightweight champion John Murray (30-0, 18 KO’s) a bit of hope that he can get a fight with him in the future, but only if the 25-year-old Murray faces and defeats top light welterweight contender Victor Ortiz (28-2-1, 22 KO’s) on the undercard of Khan’s December 11th bout against World Boxing Association light welterweight interim champion Marcos Maidana (29-1, 27 KO’s). It seems that Khan is leading Murray into a bear trap, because Ortiz punches incredibly hard and would likely knock Murray out. But with a big money payday against Khan if Murray to beat Ortiz, it’s likely going to be too hard for Murray to resist trying to beat Ortiz.
John Murray vs. Victor Ortiz on the December 11th, Khan-Maidana card?
By William Mackay: EBU light welterweight champion John Murray could very end up fighting on the December 11th undercard of the Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana fight against top light welterweight contender Victor Ortiz. Since Murray, 25, would be moving up in weight for this one fight, his European Boxing Union title, if chooses to keep it, won’t be on the line. It’s a fight where Murray would be showing a lot of courage to take because Ortiz is younger at 23, faster and a much bigger puncher.
John Murray wants Soto, Diaz, Katsidis and Marquez next, but might have to settle for Ortiz
By Sean McDaniel: After successfully defending his EBU lightweight title with a 9th round stoppage victory over challenger Andriy Kudryavtsev (34-8, 15 KO’s) on Saturday night at the Robin Park Centre, in Wigan, Lancashire, champion John Murray (30-0, 18 KO’s) says he’s ready to challenge for a world title against champions Humberto Soto, Michael Katsidis or Juan Manuel Marquez.
Murray defeats Kudryavtsev, but looks sloppy, slow and beatable
By William Mackay: Lightweight contender John Murray (30-0, 18 KO’s) defeated Ukrainian Andriy Kudryavtsev (34-8, 15 KO’s) by a 9th round TKO on Saturday night at the Robin Park Centre, Wigan, Lancashire. However, Murray looked sloppy, slow of hand and foot, showed no head movement, and looked very basic in beating a fighter that was made to order for Murray. If this fight was supposed to show the world that Murray is ready to take on one of the world champions, then I think Murray failed miserably in this performance, because he doesn’t look ready to fight any of the current lightweight champions, as far as I can tell.
Murray stops Kudryavtsev in nine, but fails to impress
By Sean McDaniel: Undefeated European Boxing Union lightweight champion John Murray (30-0, 18 KO’s) continued his unbeaten streak with an impressive 9th round stoppage win over his 2nd tier opponent Ukrainian Andriy Kudryavtsev (34-8, 15 KO’s) on Saturday night at the Robin Park Centre, Wigan, Lancashire. Murray, 25, had his way through most of the fight, with the exception of the 5th, 6th and 7th rounds, where Murray appeared to tire somewhat and take shots. In the 8th round, Kudryavtsev suddenly ran out of gas and was hammered for the entire round while periodically getting trapped on the ropes.
John Murray vs. Andriy Kudryavtsev tonight
By William Mackay: EBU lightweight champion John Murray (29-0, 17 KO’s) will be defending his European Boxing Union lightweight crown on Saturday night against Andriy Kudryavtsev (34-7, 15KO’s) at the Robin Park Centre in Wigan, in a fight that will have major importance for Murray if he wants to take it to the next level and get a world title shot. Murray, 25, has been matched pretty softly in his seven year pro career and has built up an impressive looking record, although it’s filled with largely 2nd tier opponents.