Dean Byrne

[Rebel 08]

Did anyone see much of him when he was fighting in Oz, he's fighting out of Freddie Roach's gym but i can't get much info on him.

[ipswich express]

Great little fighter. Not much of a punch, but very quick. Had plenty of passionate fans and won the Aussie 140lbs title off Chris McCullen on McCullen's home turf.

[perfect jet]

I heard he wasn't exactly a model citizen whilst down here on whatever visa he was travelling on. Alas, Dept of Immigration refused further stay so he had to leave.

Not 100% sure on the accuracy of that but i think it's pretty close.

[BigEars]

I heard he wasn't exactly a model citizen whilst down here on whatever visa he was travelling on. Alas, Dept of Immigration refused further stay so he had to leave.

Not 100% sure on the accuracy of that but i think it's pretty close.

You would think that would of meant him being rejected from entering America :huh

[Rebel 08]

You would think that would of meant him being rejected from entering America :huh

Fancy meeting you here big ears, was it you saying the other day that he's after getting on the wrong side of some Dublin gangsters so he can't come home.

[WhataRock]

I watched some of his 3rd or 4th pro fight live when he fought at the Cro Club in sydney I few years back..Admittedly I didnt see it all but he was dominant and had quick hands over a limited but consistently competitive opponent.

Anyone who dominates a fighter of Chris McCullen's skill level in his hometown must be pretty handy...Even Chris admitted he wasnt in that fight at all.
Pretty sure Dean was the guy I heard about who was sort after for his quality sparring.

[Rebel 08]

I watched some of his 3rd or 4th pro fight live when he fought at the Cro Club in sydney I few years back..Admittedly I didnt see it all but he was dominant and had quick hands over a limited but consistently competitive opponent.

Anyone who dominates a fighter of Chris McCullen's skill level in his hometown must be pretty handy...Even Chris admitted he wasnt in that fight at all.
Pretty sure Dean was the guy I heard about who was sort after for his quality sparring.

i think he's sparring with pacquaio now.

any other irish guys fighting over there?

[WhataRock]

Paul Griffin used to fight here...Havent heard much from him in a while, thought he went back to Ireland for a bit.

[BigEars]

Paul Griffin used to fight here...Havent heard much from him in a while, thought he went back to Ireland for a bit.

Ya he got knocked out in 3 rounds in an Irish Featherweight title fight by Patrick Hyland.

Rebel 08 it wasn't me that said it, but it's not the first time I've heard it either. Real shame :-(

[Paddy]

Ya he got knocked out in 3 rounds in an Irish Featherweight title fight by Patrick Hyland.

Rebel 08 it wasn't me that said it, but it's not the first time I've heard it either. Real shame :-(
Yeah i believe it was Podge that said it

Ive also heard it. Well atleast hes away from that crowd now and he can concentrate on his boxing

[bushboy]

On the topic of irish fighters, I saw some old footage of Jimi Reynolds and he looked to have real promise, anyone know why he gave the game away relatively early?

[cedrichw]

Byrne

Good fighter

Prick of a person. Had no one left to support him for a longer stay after he F@$%ed too many people over

[bushboy]

Byrne

Good fighter

Prick of a person. Had no one left to support him for a longer stay after he F@$%ed too many people over

Can anyone comment on some of the shenanigans he was involved in during his stay?

[Marcus]

Can anyone comment on some of the shenanigans he was involved in during his stay?



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[bushboy]

Yeah, that all sounds about right haha

[perfect jet]

Can anyone comment on some of the shenanigans he was involved in during his stay?

Shoplifting of all things was one I heard...

[Rebel 08]

Shoplifting of all things was one I heard...

you can take the boy out of Dublin but you can't take Dublin out of the boy.

[ipswich express]

Tiocfaidh ar la! :)

[fast hands]

Box Rec shows that Dean Byrne won 4 fights in the U.S.A in 2008. Three by KO. He was fighting at welter so the extra weight has obviously helped his punching power. I saw the McCullen fight Byrne completely outclassed him. He's a very good boxer. McCullen has done well for a bloke who only started in the pros at 29yrs. [now 33] He lacks a bit in technique but is always super fit. [ never give a sucker an even break ] We'll all be watching Byrnes career with interest. Another boxer who has got under the radar is Sydney super bantam Emmett Gazzard. He won an 8 rounder in the U.S.A. in November. I'd be interested to know what his plans are.

[ipswich express]

I always thought Emmett was from the Gold Coast. Stu Duncan is looking after him.