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If you could take one currently active fighter and fiddle them in Aussie passport, who would it be?
For me Id have to say Cotto. Hes just such a classy guy and a consumate professional. No shit talking or anything, just gets on with the job at hand. Stylistically a great guy to watch too. It would really get a lot of people into the sport in Oz if he was a local.
Who's your pick?
Marcus
08-14-2007, 08:55 PM
Id go for the nice guy and great fighter, Ricky Hatton, the way he spoke to Chicos wife after he (Ricky) beat Castillo (spelling) was beautiful......... so respectful and heart felt it was great moment for boxing IMO.
Well done Sai, starting some good threads :good
Dr Gonzo
08-14-2007, 08:58 PM
for me its a draw between Kelly Pavlik and Chris Arreola - both are crowd pleasers and would fit in well as Aussies!
pecks
08-14-2007, 09:04 PM
I'd go with Floyd, but Muttley has probably already chosen him.
Maybe Cotto, maybe Kessler, Hatton has the trademarks of a fighter Australia could get behind.
Marcus
08-14-2007, 09:13 PM
for me its a draw between Kelly Pavlik and Chris Arreola - both are crowd pleasers and would fit in well as Aussies!
Both great fighter!!!!
Cant wait to see the Nightmare fight again!!! He is fighting Thomas Hayes on the 21st of next month. Hayes record is 26-1 18ko but he fights chumps always , until now of course. His only lost was his 3rd fight to a guy with a record of 5w-33l, who went on to improve his record to 6w-31l :-(
Time to step up Chris!!!!!
huricn
08-14-2007, 09:13 PM
i would go for kessler. i had a short chat with him when he was here and is a really top guy
Dr Gonzo
08-14-2007, 09:17 PM
Both great fighter!!!!
Cant wait to see the Nightmare fight again!!! He is fighting Thomas Hayes on the 21st of next month. Hayes record is 26-1 18ko but he fights chumps always , until now of course. His only lost was his 3rd fight to a guy with a record of 5w-33l, who went on to improve his record to 6w-31l :-(
Time to step up Chris!!!!!
Arreola has got nearly 6 inches of height on this guy - hopefully another big KO from the Nightmare
Whats a good weight for Chris? 220-230 or so?
Marcus
08-14-2007, 09:23 PM
i would go for kessler. i had a short chat with him when he was here and is a really top guy
NO crap!!! thats pretty cool!!!
What a great line up muay thai fighters in your avatar
Marcus
08-14-2007, 09:29 PM
Arreola has got nearly 6 inches of height on this guy - hopefully another big KO from the Nightmare
Whats a good weight for Chris? 220-230 or so?
Hard to say, at 6'4 i think he could be a fit 235 pounds, but he still has some fat to turn into muscle so we will wait and see.
Barge FTA
08-14-2007, 09:31 PM
Sugar Shane Mosley
Dr Gonzo
08-14-2007, 09:32 PM
Sugar Shane Mosley
that would have been my choice 5 or 6 years ago :good
Marcus
08-14-2007, 09:37 PM
that would have been my choice 5 or 6 years ago :good
what about after he beats the shit out of Cotto??
Dr Gonzo
08-14-2007, 09:40 PM
what about after he beats the shit out of Cotto??
i just wouldnt choose him now because i wanted to pick a fighter with 10 or so pro fights left in them
Mosley is going to school Cotto so bad - better get outta hear before MSTR sees this :shock:
what about after he beats the shit out of Cotto??
Fuck off cunt. Cotto will destroy old man Mosley. I have no doubt in my mind. I was actually more nervous for the Judah match up then this one, because IMO Judah has better one punch power then todays version of Mosley. People still try to claim Mosley as a puncher, but lets face it, while he isn't feather fisted, he certainly isn't a puncher anymore, having taken guys like Estrada, Cruz and Collazo the distance in recent times.
IrnBruMan
08-14-2007, 09:47 PM
that would have been my choice 5 or 6 years ago :good
It was mine back when he towelled Shannon Taylor :yep
If you could take one currently active fighter and fiddle them in Aussie passport, who would it be?
For me Id have to say Cotto. Hes just such a classy guy and a consumate professional. No shit talking or anything, just gets on with the job at hand. Stylistically a great guy to watch too. It would really get a lot of people into the sport in Oz if he was a local.
Who's your pick?
Couldn't agree more. Attitude much like Kostya Tszyu. Very respectful, yet very tenacious in the ring. Great exciting style.
I'd go with Floyd, but Muttley has probably already chosen him.
Maybe Cotto, maybe Kessler, Hatton has the trademarks of a fighter Australia could get behind.
Are you serious? Floyd has no Aussie trademarks. Aussie fighters are traditionally very tough, with all action styles. Floyd is a defensive counter puncher, and a big mouth as well. Come to think of it I couldn't think of anyone who would fit in less as Aussie fighter. Agree with Kessler and Hatton though definitely.
Kegsy
08-14-2007, 09:53 PM
Arturo Gatti i would have loved to have been an Aussie.
Great heart, which all Aussies would embrace.
Same goes for lots of Puerto Rican, Philipino & Mexican boxers too.
Arturo Gatti i would have loved to have been an Aussie.
Great heart, which all Aussies would embrace.
Same goes for lots of Puerto Rican, Philipino & Mexican boxers too.
Gatti would be loved by any country. The guy was just a freak. Hopefully Katsidis can become our Gatti, although fingers crossed with a bit more talent.
Kegsy
08-14-2007, 09:59 PM
Gatti would be loved by any country. The guy was just a freak. Hopefully Katsidis can become our Gatti, although fingers crossed with a bit more talent.Hopefully Katsidis can work on the defensive side of his game & we should see a much better talent than Gatti.
I agree that Katsidis definitely has the pulling power of Gatti. Hes definitely gonig to be an arena filler one day. I just hope he works on his defense, otherwise hed be in for a very rough night against some of the Mexican guys.
Marcus
08-14-2007, 10:25 PM
Fuck off cunt. Cotto will destroy old man Mosley. I have no doubt in my mind. I was actually more nervous for the Judah match up then this one, because IMO Judah has better one punch power then todays version of Mosley. People still try to claim Mosley as a puncher, but lets face it, while he isn't feather fisted, he certainly isn't a puncher anymore, having taken guys like Estrada, Cruz and Collazo the distance in recent times.
Dont call me a cunt, cunt!!!
Cotto, loses by KO in the 9th round :good
can i export someone id give mundine to america where he can trash talk all he wants and hopefully the victims of 9/11 beat him to death
and id probably import joe calzage awesome fighter who would have destroyed the nuthuggers beloved cyclops
IrnBruMan
08-14-2007, 11:24 PM
Sven Ottke!!!! :lol:
Sven Ottke!!!! :lol:
hahaha. An Aussie Icon already!!!
Barge FTA
08-15-2007, 12:25 AM
I agree that Katsidis definitely has the pulling power of Gatti. Hes definitely gonig to be an arena filler one day. I just hope he works on his defense, otherwise hed be in for a very rough night against some of the Mexican guys.
I wont bother commenting on this.
Dr Gonzo
08-15-2007, 12:27 AM
I wont bother commenting on this.
:lol: Im so proud of you :|
I wont bother commenting on this.
I won't either, it doesn't really warrant discussion. It was a good post.
pecks
08-15-2007, 03:04 AM
Are you serious? Floyd has no Aussie trademarks. Aussie fighters are traditionally very tough, with all action styles. Floyd is a defensive counter puncher, and a big mouth as well. Come to think of it I couldn't think of anyone who would fit in less as Aussie fighter. Agree with Kessler and Hatton though definitely.:lol: Nah, I was just having a joke with muttley about Floyd.
:lol: Nah, I was just having a joke with muttley about Floyd.
hahaha... sorry, you have to dumb down your sarcasm for me next time.
EelsRule
08-15-2007, 04:19 AM
This is what we are reduced to...dreaming about hypathetical be Aussies. What about Katsidis? Isnt he enough to sustain the interest?
Super_Fly_Sam
08-15-2007, 07:41 AM
What bout someone like Paul Williams.... he's still fairly young and willing to take on the best, plus he has a bright future withhis size he could go up and possibly become a 2 or 3 divison champ.... plus like Cotto he is in a division full of top quality opposition
Super_Fly_Sam
08-15-2007, 07:43 AM
This is what we are reduced to...dreaming about hypathetical be Aussies. What about Katsidis? Isnt he enough to sustain the interest?
Yeah it is sad isnt it... Rocky is an interest sustainer for people who know bout him like we do... but unfortunatly he doesnt get the expossure he should in Australia...
Barge FTA
08-15-2007, 07:54 AM
unfortunate? are you sure Sam?
elias
08-15-2007, 08:16 AM
Most of the best 'Australian' fighters aren't Aussies anyway. They've had their very own nationality transplants.
ozziebattler
08-15-2007, 08:27 AM
Rocky Balboa..true warrior....
When is he fighting next??
His loss to tarver was very close...
ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY.
65years and still kicking:bbb
Super_Fly_Sam
08-15-2007, 08:37 AM
unfortunate? are you sure Sam?
:huh I think so... i ment Rocky as in Katsidis, isnt that what there callin him???
I dont ever remeber reading about Katsidis in the sun herald or ever hearing bout him on the news....
The guy is a top fighter and deserves to get more exposure in the media so we can find out about whats goin on with one of Aus best fighters and so we dont have to keep hearin crap about willie mason apprently fighting or another Hoppa story
ron u.k.
08-15-2007, 08:52 AM
well i'm a brit and if i can be permitted to do this the other way round i think we'd certainly like katsidis,he made a lot of friends over here in his fight with earl.i hope the kid goes all the way.
Marcus
08-16-2007, 01:10 AM
:lol: :lol: :lol:
this place will turn into a sideshow soon :yep and the horrible thing about it eelsrule is that these guys don't even realise it :-( hopefully Mundine will be back to save them from disgracing themselves and their country!
Only if you keep posting shit like you always do penis breath
stiflers mum
08-16-2007, 01:14 AM
Only if you keep posting shit like you always do penis breath
a little disturbed you know what a penis smells like marcus:think
Marcus
08-16-2007, 01:17 AM
a little disturbed you know what a penis smells like marcus:think
I used to say that saying in hight school, just goin back down memory lane.
stiflers mum
08-16-2007, 01:44 AM
I used to say that saying in hight school, just goin back down memory lane.
same.and one guy said that to me.had no comeback to that one:lol:
Marcus
08-16-2007, 01:45 AM
same.and one guy said that to me.had no comeback to that one:lol:
If u wanna go back and forth slingin shit, im ready bort :yep
Marcus
08-16-2007, 01:47 AM
was that because you were bullied in high school marcus because that comment would come from an idiot
I was the bully motherfucker!!!
Marcus
08-16-2007, 01:48 AM
same.and one guy said that to me.had no comeback to that one:lol:
sorry, mate i think i read your post wrong :good
madmanc3210
08-01-2011, 08:24 AM
carl froch
GladiatoR
08-01-2011, 08:31 AM
Kosta T... wait, let me try again..
GladiatoR
08-01-2011, 08:31 AM
Vic Darchiny....
Fuck it, I give up.
TheDuke
08-01-2011, 11:54 AM
Vic Darchiny....
Fuck it, I give up.
............. Not my post but.....
Name some fighters that are actually of true British decent?
Henry Cooper, Ted Kid Lewis, Ricky hatton?
Most our British fighters have different descent, mostly Irish or mixed carribean ??
Frankie Gavin - Irish d
David Price - Irish d
Tyson Fury - pikeyirish d
John Murray - irish d
Kevin Mitchell - Irish d
James Degale - Jamaican d
David Haye - Jamaican d
Witter - jamaican d
Chisora - African
Froch - Polish
Calzaghe - Italian
Amir Khan - ****stan
Darren Barker - irish
Jamie moore - irish
Mathew Macklin - Irish
CapsLock
08-01-2011, 04:14 PM
Id go for the nice guy and great fighter, Ricky Hatton, the way he spoke to Chicos wife after he (Ricky) beat Castillo (spelling) was beautiful......... so respectful and heart felt it was great moment for boxing IMO.
Well done Sai, starting some good threads :good
what did he say to her?
madmanc3210
08-01-2011, 05:29 PM
just offered his condolences and said he'd be sorely missed etc and how much of a warrior he was etc if i remember right.
typical english if theres one thing you can say about them is that they are great people
TheDuke
08-01-2011, 10:49 PM
just offered his condolences and said he'd be sorely missed etc and how much of a warrior he was etc if i remember right.
typical english if theres one thing you can say about them is that they are great people
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JOSEY WALES
08-03-2011, 07:47 AM
just offered his condolences and said he'd be sorely missed etc and how much of a warrior he was etc if i remember right.
typical english if theres one thing you can say about them is that they are great people
:lol:
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