[JamieC]

Seen it on twitter and also confirmed in Liverpool echo, kind of old news as everyone had guessed this would be the case but it has now been confirmed

Making his debut March 30th on Bellew undercard and being trained at Everton Red Triangle ABC

 

[sean87ph]

When Eddie said they had a new signing to announce i had a strong feeling it would be Stalker, it would have been ideal if he had got a medal but his amateur background is impressive and i remember Warren saying a few times that Olympians wouldn't get such good signing bonuses because of the economic climate etc.

 

[Ciaran]

boxings worst kept secret good to see hes in the same gym as farrag satch and jazza

 

[084]

I'm sure he trained at Salisbury ABC :think Whats with the switch to Red Triangle

 

[Michael]

Ive never really rated Stalker that much, had a very good work rate, speed and punch selection in the amateurs but never really wowed me. It'l be good to see how he get's on in the pros though, he could adapt very well for all I know.

 

[adamcanavan]

Hearn has said that he's actually make his debut before the echo arena card, no more detail than that. Frampton card?

 

[GazOC]

too old.

 

[adamcanavan]

too old.

Not necessarily if they move him quickly, which seems to be certain with matchroom

 

[Yiddle]

how old is he 28 or so ? , he has to be very active fighting every month I would hope and hearn has to move him to british/European level pretty quick

 

[GazOC]

We'll see but I think he's left it too late. Being moved quickly is no good if it leads to getting beaten.

 

[Chatty]

I wouldn't say he was too old, it all depends on the expectations that they have on him. Nothing wrong with winning a British/Euro title and making a few quid on the circuit and if the opportunity to move beyond that level comes along then why not?

I've never really rated him that much but he could be a good domestic/continental fighter which is still a brilliant achievement. If he hung around as an amateur he would likely lose his place before any more big events come along as the GB team will want to start building for the next Olympics immediately so good choice imo.

 

[Vano-irons]

When Eddie said they had a new signing to announce i had a strong feeling it would be Stalker, it would have been ideal if he had got a medal but his amateur background is impressive and i remember Warren saying a few times that Olympians wouldn't get such good signing bonuses because of the economic climate etc.

Warren said that because he made an absolute hash of his own Olympians in 2008, giving them crazy signing on fees and wages

 

[sean87ph]

28 is an old age to turn over, works OK with heavyweight's on occasion, what weight will he fight at 140?

 

[sean87ph]

Warren said that because he made an absolute hash of his own Olympians in 2008, giving them crazy signing on fees and wages

Of course, never rely on him to be honest about all that and use the economy as a fall guy. In his article you can see how desperate he is to sign Joshua he mention's him all the time, Joshua seems like a grounded kid and genuinely wants to learn and not rush into super stardom.

 

[Vano-irons]

Of course, never rely on him to be honest about all that and use the economy as a fall guy. In his article you can see how desperate he is to sign Joshua he mention's him all the time, Joshua seems like a grounded kid and genuinely wants to learn and not rush into super stardom.

Yeah Josh is a nice kid. I spoke to him before the Olympics and he said no matter the outcome he'll stay amateur. Seems he is turning down a short term gain for long term success. The lad has only had 45 amateur fights, he needs to mature

 

[JamieC]

I wouldn't say he was too old, it all depends on the expectations that they have on him. Nothing wrong with winning a British/Euro title and making a few quid on the circuit and if the opportunity to move beyond that level comes along then why not?

I've never really rated him that much but he could be a good domestic/continental fighter which is still a brilliant achievement. If he hung around as an amateur he would likely lose his place before any more big events come along as the GB team will want to start building for the next Olympics immediately so good choice imo.

100% :deal he could win the Lonsdale outright and no reason he couldn't be European champ and thats a great career, add in his amateur achievements and he could leave the game happy, and if a title shot came because of that might as well have a stab at it, nothing to lose at this age

 

[Ciaran]

I'm sure he trained at Salisbury ABC :think Whats with the switch to Red Triangle

paul stevensons an excellent trainer look what hes done with satch ryan farrag and jazza this past 2 years good move for him in my eyes!

 

[sean87ph]

Yeah Josh is a nice kid. I spoke to him before the Olympics and he said no matter the outcome he'll stay amateur. Seems he is turning down a short term gain for long term success. The lad has only had 45 amateur fights, he needs to mature

Yeah it's really good he is resisting the financial lure, must be hard but he is right gaining more amateur experience and can see his own flaws and wants to improve, he is still young and if he is destined to be a top pro heavyweight then he will, it's probably better to go into the pro's with a even more experience.

 

[Yiddle]

We'll see but I think he's left it too late. Being moved quickly is no good if it leads to getting beaten.

At 28 he will need to be moved quite a bit quicker than if he were 3 or 4 years younger. But I am not suggesting kamikaze type stuff

 

[WelshDevilRob]

Good move by Walker. He had to turn professional now and he's signed for a top promoter, who can open doors and provide regular fights.