Lewis Ritson defied his doubters at a points victory plus also a domain fight with the Josh Taylor of Scotland will be massive, states Johnny Nelson.
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The Newcastle man completed a points triumph in front of his hometown fans over Robbie Davies Jr in a WBA super-lightweight title eliminator.
Sky Sports pro Nelson admits that he was amazed by Ritson display after he moved up a branch following a decision defeat by champion Francesco Patera, just over 12 months ago.
I never expected Ritson to develop such a performance, together with such strength, decision at the weight he stepped up, said Nelson.
He bullied his way through certain times of the fight and boxed too.
Fellow pundit Spencer Oliver considers that he could now target the very best titles in his own weight class and the resurgence of Ritson is full.
He will takes lots of confidence from this, he needed that, said Oliver. He explained it there – it was salvation. It had been only about developing to the weightreduction.
He did not have a couple of good performances, people thought hed lost his power up at the new weight, but he showed there that really hes more effective. He is making the weight easier and you will need time to correct into a burden.
He showed there tonight that he goes level at super-lightweight.
Taylor, the IBF title holder, requires on WBAsuper champion Regis Prograis in the World Boxing Super Series final weekend, live on Sky Sports Box Office, also Nelson hopes theTartan Tornado emerges victorious to Establish a possible fight with Ritson.
Of course Taylor, said Nelson, when requested about world champion opponents for Ritson.
For us on home turf, that is a huge battle. Thats the fight youd love to see.
Styles-wiseI feel these boys may produce both. They could fight, they could stay, they can entertain and I believe itll be a fantastic clash of styles along with him Taylor.
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