Briggs vs kirby

[cookie the carr]

What are your thoughts on this fight tonight ?

[Kegsy]

Briggs KO in the mid to later rounds

[this bloke]

briggs fairly comfortably, probably by ko

[stingray7]

if Briggs new found fitness is on show he'll win mid to late rounds

[Sapphire]

Briggs will win.... But Kirby is very tough and has alot of heart. Nathan Briggs will have to fight the fight off his life to stop Kirby.

[ashley]

Briggs should win by wide UD......preacher just got wooped by Hartman.

[Thirdgeary]

Kirby has a chin of granite.

Paul looks ready for a comeback.:bbb

[Rise Above]

Kirby has got one hell of a chin, great win.

[Marcus]

can someone tell me more about he preacher fight please?

[maco_187]

preacher shouldnt pursue a career in boxing looked shocking in compared hartman, his skills dont match that of a boxer but still a good effort, kirby definately is one tough guy, hes a big puncher to, which didnt help nathans cause, and the way nathan fought i dont think anyone could help him tonight, he just didnt listen and paid the ultimate price his chin will always be his downfall and in simple terms they were saying to take him to the states as were finding out with some just not good enough..

[one in a million]

Yep Kirby is a solid man to get through, best we have ring masters like this before we head overseas. But then again if they are chasing money to support their family and future, who are we to judge their choice of direction?

[Robot16]

who won?

[bushboy]

Its a shame that Nastyboy tryed to outmuscle Kirby becuase when he showed a few glimpses of outboxing him, he looked like he could have taken the win convincingly.
Standing on the inside and trading was simply the wrong tactic.
What were your thoughts Phil?

[WhataRock]

Can I get some results please?

How did Shaick go?

[Robot16]

Its a shame that Nastyboy tryed to outmuscle Kirby becuase when he showed a few glimpses of outboxing him, he looked like he could have taken the win convincingly.
Standing on the inside and trading was simply the wrong tactic.
What were your thoughts Phil?

I heard em say P{hil Austin and i was like ESB Aussie Forum.

Lol at Nathan Briggs "Funny as in haha, or funny as in..."

Then the IQ stopped taping:twisted::twisted::twisted:

[Collateral]

Shaick won by TKO
Kirby win by KO in round 10 I think.

[ashley]

Yeah my IQ went to sleep as well :patsch

[Kegsy]

Can I get some results please?

How did Shaick go?
Shaick was the most impressive on the card.
Looked sensational, showed a great kit of punches upstairs & downstairs.
Throws a lovely double right rip right uppercut combo...prob looked for it a little too much, but that will come with more experience.
Someone that i will defintely follow closely in the coming yrs.
Coppick showed mega heart, but got pounded into the ground in round 3.:good

[RedCornerPromotions]

Big NIGHT!

Sam Leone and Omar Shaick were standouts - Sammy started the night and his 100's of supporters made for an incredible atmosphere.

Omar was all class in the Amateurs and will be no different in the Pro's.

[melbboy]

What are your thoughts on this fight tonight ?what does that mean 4 briggs is he still fighting in the states now he lost the OPBF & whats next 4 kirby man he's 1 tough bastard maybe haumono be a good test 4 him.
My opinion 4 briggs is 2 retire & post here with anenigwank

[Peterp]

great night of fights, really enjoyed it

[Phil Austin]

Its a shame that Nastyboy tryed to outmuscle Kirby becuase when he showed a few glimpses of outboxing him, he looked like he could have taken the win convincingly.
Standing on the inside and trading was simply the wrong tactic.
What were your thoughts Phil?

Bushboy, I don't think I could have put it better myself! I think Mick could learn a thing or two about winning with dignity off Nath' though - he gave the commentary team a spray after... :roll:

[T.C.W]

Bushboy, I don't think I could have put it better myself! I think Mick could learn a thing or two about winning with dignity off Nath' though - he gave the commentary team a spray after... :roll:
a good night refing for you phil

[Phil Austin]

Thanks TCW, Mick and Nath made me earn it in the main, didn't really enjoy that one too much - too busy running round trying to catch Mick's sly stuff on the blindside! I must give him credit though, he showed a shitload of nouse for one with only a handfull of fights and he sucked Nath into fighting his fight, although I don't think Nath exactly needed an engraved invitation for that one!

[Rise Above]

Bushboy, I don't think I could have put it better myself! I think Mick could learn a thing or two about winning with dignity off Nath' though - he gave the commentary team a spray after... :roll:


I seen that he was giving someone a bit of grief after he won, didnt know it was the commentary team though.

Love the nickname Stone Cold Phil Austin. :yep

[Phil Austin]

Yeah, you should have seen the looks on Andy, Brad and Chris' faces! He doesn't mind giving me some does Andy! LOL

[T.C.W]

Thanks TCW, Mick and Nath made me earn it in the main, didn't really enjoy that one too much - too busy running round trying to catch Mick's sly stuff on the blindside! I must give him credit though, he showed a shitload of nouse for one with only a handfull of fights and he sucked Nath into fighting his fight, although I don't think Nath exactly needed an engraved invitation for that one!nath was silly with the way he fought, But I like the way mick went about his work. All in all a good night of pro boxing.

[T.C.W]

What did Mick say to commentary team?

[Phil Austin]

Don't know mate, I know he wasn't inviting them round for tea and scones though

[bushboy]

Bushboy, I don't think I could have put it better myself! I think Mick could learn a thing or two about winning with dignity off Nath' though - he gave the commentary team a spray after... :roll:

Yeh from what i could see on telly he kept going with it for ages, I guess he was pretty pumped but thats no reason to act that way

[roscoe]

Briggs will look back at this fight & kick himself for fighting Kirby's fight. Trying to out muscle Kirby on the inside is playing to his strengths. The man is one tough bugger with a chin of iron. Briggs hit him with some awesome shots but to no effect. At the end of the day Briggs' chin failed him again but he has improved out of site since Paul's been training him. If he boxed he would of won I believe.

[ashley]

Briggs will look back at this fight & kick himself for fighting Kirby's fight. Trying to out muscle Kirby on the inside is playing to his strengths. The man is one tough bugger with a chin of iron. Briggs hit him with some awesome shots but to no effect. At the end of the day Briggs' chin failed him again but he has improved out of site since Paul's been training him. If he boxed he would of won I believe.

I agree....but I only saw up to round 6.....Paul was saying stick and move....stick and move....Nathan failed to do that much at all.

[melbboy]

One person cums to mine who can fight kirbys style + stand toe 2 toe + bang with him = Alex Leapai
I reckon alex should go & get his belt back.

[stiflers mum]

Can I get some results please?

How did Shaick go?
watching a replay now he won easily.Phil stopped it in the 3rdround.but maybe he should have stopped it earlier.maybe ryan kopick insulted him in the past or something .

[Phil Austin]

There was a couple of times in the second I was about to stop it but Ryan would fire back at just the right time to save himself

[perfect jet]

Good job in the Briggs/Kirby fight Phil.

Was a bit of a slug out, but it went smoothly for the most part. Nice work mate.

[cookie the carr]

Who's next for IRON MIKE KIRBY the iron rhino was calling out any one in australia what about DEMORI or COL WILSON.

[Sapphire]

Just a guess but I recon it will be Alex Leapai vs Mick Kirby on the next Ace Boxing show

[Robot16]

Bushboy, I don't think I could have put it better myself! I think Mick could learn a thing or two about winning with dignity off Nath' though - he gave the commentary team a spray after... :roll:

Yeh from what i could see on telly he kept going with it for ages, I guess he was pretty pumped but thats no reason to act that way


What did Kirby dof after the fight?
Also what the commentary say about Kirby to piss him off?

[Robot16]

Briggs will look back at this fight & kick himself for fighting Kirby's fight. Trying to out muscle Kirby on the inside is playing to his strengths. The man is one tough bugger with a chin of iron. Briggs hit him with some awesome shots but to no effect. At the end of the day Briggs' chin failed him again but he has improved out of site since Paul's been training him. If he boxed he would of won I believe.


Was it a one punch ko?

[bushboy]

Was it a one punch ko?

No, Nath actually copped a huge amount of punishment from kirby throughout the fight. It was actually a credit to Briggs' chin however it eventually wore him out.

[Robot16]

No, Nath actually copped a huge amount of punishment from kirby throughout the fight. It was actually a credit to Briggs' chin however it eventually wore him out.

ok thanks mate

[RedCornerPromotions]

I wouldnt read too much into him goiving the guys a spray - I think he was frustrated the everyone wrote him off.

I suggest he was using the commentary team to relay his thoughts not so much as that it was something they had said.

He is passionate and just won a MASSIVE title. Let him off this time I reckon...

[cookie the carr]

Did IRON MIKE KIRBY brush underbelly man MICK''THE DON''GATTO when presented O.P.B.F belt.

[Phil Austin]

Good job in the Briggs/Kirby fight Phil.

Was a bit of a slug out, but it went smoothly for the most part. Nice work mate.

Cheers Pal

[twoohands]

Did IRON MIKE KIRBY brush underbelly man MICK''THE DON''GATTO when presented O.P.B.F belt.



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he sure did, too cool to even shake gattos hand, there is no excuse for arrogance, big win or not. Kirby needs to learn a thing about winning like a gentlemen, not jumping up and down like a boy and spraying the commentry panel.

[Phil Austin]

Hi guys
I just watched the replay and he did not brush Mick, he shook hands and had a chat before the belt presentation, and then after getting the belt he took off after Nath to pass a few final words and he was pretty excited about winning!
The Little Big Man, Chris McCullen contacted me today and said that Mick had said to the commentary panel "You all wrote me off, now you're not writing me off are you?" He also apparently gave a shout out to the ESB forum

[Robot16]

I wouldnt read too much into him goiving the guys a spray - I think he was frustrated the everyone wrote him off.

I suggest he was using the commentary team to relay his thoughts not so much as that it was something they had said.

He is passionate and just won a MASSIVE title. Let him off this time I reckon...

Yeah did Mick have many amateur fights?
Cos he hs not had many pro fights right?

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he sure did, too cool to even shake gattos hand, there is no excuse for arrogance, big win or not. Kirby needs to learn a thing about winning like a gentlemen, not jumping up and down like a boy and spraying the commentry panel.

TBH i do not see why Mick Kirby has to stop and shake Gatto's hand.

[melbboy]

Phil Austin who challenges 4 the OPBF, is their a criteria u need 2 go through?

[Phil Austin]

The OPBF is the regional body of the WBC and you must be rated by the OPBF to challenge for the title, they normally rate national champs of each country in the region and make up the rest from the top flight from each nation

[JOE COOL]

from last week it changes everything with the heavys Sol draw Col Nathan kod by Kirby it would be good now Alex vs Kirby ,Col vs Alex and where to for Nathan retirement now or go back to fighting new zealanders .

[cookie the carr]

[quote=Robot16;3612243]Yeah did Mick have many amateur fights?
Cos he hs not had many pro fights right?

6 amateur fights 3 wins 3 loser's

[bushboy]

I reckon its amazing that Kirby has such an aptitude for the ring after having had only 6 amateur fights and the same amount of pro.
Now that he has beaten Briggsy I hope he goes on a does well, since he had such a late start he could probably have another 4-5 good years in the ring, look forward to seeing him progress

[Robot16]

[quote=Robot16;3612243]Yeah did Mick have many amateur fights?
Cos he hs not had many pro fights right?

6 amateur fights 3 wins 3 loser's

ok thanks, he has done well considering a lack fo experience to most others

[Da_Hurricane_Briggs]

Was a hell of a slugfest ..but Nathan Briggs has to be the most frustrating fighter to watch ...has so much potential and showed he would of outboxed kirby if he listened to Hurricane and just stepped back ..

But Kirby has some granite hands & chin and if you stand in front of him like Nate did well kirby is going to knock you out!!

I would like to see a rematch for sure ...

P.S - Kirby was calling out "Sol" post fight ..as in Haumono

[leati]

Was a hell of a slugfest ..but Nathan Briggs has to be the most frustrating fighter to watch ...has so much potential and showed he would of outboxed kirby if he listened to Hurricane and just stepped back ..

But Kirby has some granite hands & chin and if you stand in front of him like Nate did well kirby is going to knock you out!!

I would like to see a rematch for sure ...

P.S - Kirby was calling out "Sol" post fight ..as in HaumonoJust a shout out from Alex "awesome fight from both boys & congrats 2 kirby on the OPBF"......I agree mate if he had listen to his brother and fight his fight the results would of differ abit but in saying that would of been hard to try to move around with the size of these boys:patsch with kirby pressuring him the whole time it reminded me of the haumono & wilson fight.... J/lewis & the other dude was screaming at him to use his jab & finish him off:-(........ Good on kirby calling out solo & to bring on any H/W's in aussie :good

[cookie the carr]

KIRBY vs WILSON next would be good or what about SHANE CAMERON.

[Phil Austin]

Have to say Kirby V Leapai - repeat or revenge (apologies to Bowe-Holyfield II)

[one in a million]

Kirby, Nathan, Col and Alex have all fought each other, how about one of them fight Soloman?

So Hopate and Haumono stand in the same corner in the same weight division, can they fight each other?

Zappa and Ahmed are in the same corner?

Anyone else in the same weight division in the corner together?

[Phil Austin]

Hoppa and Sol will never fight

[JOE COOL]

love to see sol vs alex ko for sure.

[leati]

Have to say Kirby V Leapai - repeat or revenge (apologies to Bowe-Holyfield II)yeah be good rematch, but i tell you alex isn't nathan briggs.......alex will bring it to kirby.

[Phil Austin]

Styles makes fights always, never forget Leati: Alex beat Nath and got beat by Col, Nath beat Col and on and on it goes. Don't put too much stock into the other, Nath just fought the wrong fight period and had already beaten Mick before. This is more indicative of the heavyweight division we have in this country. Although more intriguing for years and it certainly beats watching Joe clean out Fiji's heavyweights, we do not have much that can compete on the world stage TBH

[leati]

Styles makes fights always, never forget Leati: Alex beat Nath and got beat by Col, Nath beat Col and on and on it goes. Don't put too much stock into the other, Nath just fought the wrong fight period and had already beaten Mick before. This is more indicative of the heavyweight division we have in this country. Although more intriguing for years and it certainly beats watching Joe clean out Fiji's heavyweights, we do not have much that can compete on the world stage TBH:good true phil but coming from alex's way of fighting style if he fought kirby he would stand toe 2 toe with him & i repeat what i posted earlier if he had listen to his brother and fight his fight the results would of differ.....hey just looking at the ANBF ranks, aussie H/W's are looking good:good

[melbboy]

Styles makes fights always, never forget Leati: Alex beat Nath and got beat by Col, Nath beat Col and on and on it goes. Don't put too much stock into the other, Nath just fought the wrong fight period and had already beaten Mick before. This is more indicative of the heavyweight division we have in this country. Although more intriguing for years and it certainly beats watching Joe clean out Fiji's heavyweights, we do not have much that can compete on the world stage TBHCan hoppa challenge 4 the OPBF if he still holds the Aussie title?

[Phil Austin]

True about Nathan's result, don't forget Alex already beat Mick for the exact same title, and Mick knows how to spoil Alex and work his weaknesess. Toe to toe? Don't think we could be assured of that!

[Phil Austin]

Can hoppa challenge 4 the OPBF if he still holds the Aussie title?

No. Under ANBF rules he would have to relinquish his national title before fighting for the OPBF: It's a regional :deal

[shanemfr]

This is more indicative of the heavyweight division we have in this country.
Yeah a bunch of big turds with no real determanation or fitness. keep them as curtain raisers they are boring.

[leati]

True about Nathan's result, don't forget Alex already beat Mick for the exact same title, and Mick knows how to spoil Alex and work his weaknesess. Toe to toe? Don't think we could be assured of that!:good

[melbboy]

No. Under ANBF rules he would have to relinquish his national title before fighting for the OPBF: It's a regional :dealwell if the hoppa fights kirby 4 the OPBF then solo can challenge big bob for the australian title.
1 more quest phil whats it like in the ring reffing 2 big heavies?

[Phil Austin]

ask as many questions as you like mate! :thumbsup

It's different to other divisions as though the work rate from both fighters is lower you have your hands full with other things. They are more likely to clinch and you sometimes spend more time pulling em apart. Some are really easy to ref others are more of a handful.. I guess like any other weight class but they can be hard work. Nathan Briggs is a delight to ref as is Mark DeMori - others can instill a fear of impending dread! :lol:

Quite often you really have to stamp down on things otherwise it can get quite out of control. Many got down on Brad Vocale for the way he handled Hoppa V Mirovic, I say that fight was always going to be a nightmare and if he had not asserted his authoritah it would have been a damned sight WORSE!

[melbboy]

ask as many questions as you like mate! :thumbsup

It's different to other divisions as thoug fh the work rate from both fighters is lower you have your hands full with other things. They are more likely to clinch and you sometimes spend more time pulling em apart. Some are really easy to ref others are more of a handful.. I guess like any other weight class but they can be hard work. Nathan Briggs is a delight to ref as is Mark DeMori - others can instill a fear of impending dread! :lol:

Quite often you really have to stamp down on things otherwise it can get quite out of control. Many got down on Brad Vocale for the way he handled Hoppa V Mirovic, I say that fight was always going to be a nightmare and if he had not asserted his authoritah it would have been a damned sight WORSE!
sweet, on another note phil i'v watched the ending of the fight i've noticed you had blood spots on your side cheek/face & nathan & kirby mixing blood in the ring, are their things you need do to b4 or after to make sure you or the fighters don't attract any type of disease,sickness etc?

[Robot16]

ask as many questions as you like mate! :thumbsup

It's different to other divisions as though the work rate from both fighters is lower you have your hands full with other things. They are more likely to clinch and you sometimes spend more time pulling em apart. Some are really easy to ref others are more of a handful.. I guess like any other weight class but they can be hard work. Nathan Briggs is a delight to ref as is Mark DeMori - others can instill a fear of impending dread! :lol:

Quite often you really have to stamp down on things otherwise it can get quite out of control. Many got down on Brad Vocale for the way he handled Hoppa V Mirovic, I say that fight was always going to be a nightmare and if he had not asserted his authoritah it would have been a damned sight WORSE!

Have you had many funny moments reffing Phil, eg Nathan Briggs about being funny.
Also are you allowed to interact with the fighters, or just tell them the rules?

[Phil Austin]

sweet, on another note phil i'v watched the ending of the fight i've noticed you had blood spots on your side cheek/face & nathan & kirby mixing blood in the ring, are their things you need do to b4 or after to make sure you or the fighters don't attract any type of disease,sickness etc?

These lads are serology tested every 6 months so I am not too worried - not like when I ref in South Africa! :?

[Above Deck]

Personally I dont get much joyment out of watching our Heavyweights..

The way Kirby was carrying on after the fight, Id probably watch
his next fight - just in hope that he gets knocked out, if thats even
possible, he has a hell of a chin, but Id like to see him get KOd.

Paul Briggs needs to get back in the ring.

[Phil Austin]

Have you had many funny moments reffing Phil, eg Nathan Briggs about being funny.
Also are you allowed to interact with the fighters, or just tell them the rules?
Actually thinking back I have had a few along the way, I'll have a think about that! It's each to his own regarding interaction - it comes down to a refs personality I guess; I'm not a robot and neither are the fighters and a bit of interaction can be a good thing - over familiarity is a different issue! :bart we are all human beings in there and deserve to be treated as such IMO

[Robot16]

Actually thinking back I have had a few along the way, I'll have a think about that! It's each to his own regarding interaction - it comes down to a refs personality I guess; I'm not a robot and neither are the fighters and a bit of interaction can be a good thing - over familiarity is a different issue! :bart we are all human beings in there and deserve to be treated as such IMO

Ok thanks Phil.

Cos i remember reading that a MMA Referee, said that he doesnt interact with the fighters (i cant remember if he said they are not allowed to), so one of his decisions in one of the fights had nothing to do with the fighter personally or the company since he doesnt interact with them.

So i was curious to see if the commissions allowed you to interact with them. Like being allowed to talk with them after the fights or whatnot.
But yeah not overly familiar.

Thanks though Phil and good work:good

[Collateral]

Ive seen Kirby train a few times and was pretty confident that he could upset Briggs if he got him to fight on the inside.
Briggs has great boxing skills, but his chin is shocking. Kirby can punch and can take a punch so he was always going to be in with a chance.

[bushboy]

Nath's chin isn't really that bad, It was just made to look ordinary by Kirby whose chin is granite like.

[stuistylee]

is briggsie back...ive been outta the scene 4 awhile...