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ipswich express
08-28-2007, 07:36 AM
I travelled down the coast today to the Nerang PCYC. I watched Nathan and Bob go through 5 or 6 tough, fast paced rounds.

Nasty Boy has slimmed down (about 107kg at the moment) and is looking pretty damn sharp in my opinion. His foot speed is perhaps the best I've seen it. He looked pretty fluent in his movement and is definitely in good shape for the "Hoppa Stoppa" next Friday, although Fitz is a tough customer.

Personally I can't see him having any trouble with him. After that he's facing Alex Leapai for the OPBF title and a WBC ranking.
WhataRock
08-28-2007, 07:46 AM
Nath is a decent fighter, he has talent and very good offensive abilities.
But the combination of his chin and poor D let him down, he seems to freeze up when he gets caught and then proceeds to get caught by bigger and bigger shots.
ipswich express
08-28-2007, 08:01 AM
His defence has improved out of sight under his new trainer. Parrying punches a lot better and his jab will give many heavies trouble...

I wonder what you guys make out of Nathan vs Les.?

As in Les Mason? Hope you're joking.
WhataRock
08-28-2007, 08:01 AM
Nathan by death.
teke
08-28-2007, 10:38 AM
What time was the sparring on down at the gym today Ipswich?

I was down at the gym and saw abit of action in the boxing room.
ipswich express
08-28-2007, 06:00 PM
It was at 2pm.
ipswich express
08-28-2007, 06:42 PM
It was better watching them spar then some of the fights I've seen, trust me.
MSTR
08-28-2007, 07:07 PM
Nathan by death.
hahaha.... Classic.
MSTR
08-28-2007, 07:31 PM
I travelled down the coast today to the Nerang PCYC. I watched Nathan and Bob go through 5 or 6 tough, fast paced rounds.

Nasty Boy has slimmed down (about 107kg at the moment) and is looking pretty damn sharp in my opinion. His foot speed is perhaps the best I've seen it. He looked pretty fluent in his movement and is definitely in good shape for the "Hoppa Stoppa" next Friday, although Fitz is a tough customer.

Personally I can't see him having any trouble with him. After that he's facing Alex Leapai for the OPBF title and a WBC ranking.
I have heard that these two aren't real fond of each other either. Would have been great to watch up close and personal.
Kegsy
08-28-2007, 08:10 PM
Would love to get down & watch Mirovic & Briggs going at it.
Talk about fun.
teke
08-28-2007, 11:06 PM
It was at 2pm.Yeah that's the time i was there
ashley
08-29-2007, 05:29 AM
It was better watching them spar then some of the fights I've seen, trust me.

So who was winning the spar?
Super_Fly_Sam
08-29-2007, 05:39 AM
Big Bob, has a big nose...
ipswich express
08-29-2007, 05:40 AM
I have heard that these two aren't real fond of each other either. Would have been great to watch up close and personal.

Can't speak on what it might have been like in the past, as I'm not aware, but there was nothing but decent sportsmanship between the two. Bob's doing Nathan a favour by coming up and helping him prepare.

So who was winning the spar?

Well neither were looking to win so to speak, more get some good hard preparation in. By his own admission, Bob is not in peak shape, while Nathan is fighting next week. Briggsy looked very sharp, trust me.
ashley
08-29-2007, 05:42 AM
Can't speak on what it might have been like in the past, as I'm not aware, but there was nothing but decent sportsmanship between the two. Bob's doing Nathan a favour by coming up and helping him prepare.



Well neither were looking to win so to speak, more get some good hard preparation in. By his own admission, Bob is not in peak shape, while Nathan is fighting next week. Briggsy looked very sharp, trust me.

Interesting......I am glad he is back in the ring
ashley
08-29-2007, 05:44 AM
I shoud know but who is Briggs fighting?
ipswich express
08-29-2007, 05:49 AM
Brian Fitzgerald...the Hoppa Stoppa. Then Alex Leapai for OPBF over 12.
ashley
08-30-2007, 06:02 AM
Brian Fitzgerald...the Hoppa Stoppa. Then Alex Leapai for OPBF over 12.

Right...Briggs should win both fights...if he comes ready.
WhataRock
08-30-2007, 08:12 AM
Both are pretty hard though.

Much better than their records suggest and a lot harder than what Nath has been facing lately.