View Full Version : Graham earl comeback on sunday june 28th luton
Gents,
Earl is making his comeback at LightWelterweight at the end of the month. The opponent hasn't been named/found as yet.
What are you thoughts?
Is he shot?
Can he make an impact at LightWelterweight?
GazOC
06-05-2009, 06:49 AM
I think he's done TBH.
Lee Mc
06-05-2009, 07:05 AM
I was very disapointed to see him come back after the Khan fight and lose to Henry Castle. I'm now more than disapointed but concerned for him aswell. He was, in my humble opinion, slurring his words in the pre-fight interview of the Khan fight and seems to have lost all ability to take a punch. He could get seriously hurt and I feel that he has made a terrible decision.
kosaros
06-05-2009, 07:12 AM
I was very disapointed to see him come back after the Khan fight and lose to Henry Castle. I'm now more than disapointed but concerned for him aswell. He was, in my humble opinion, slurring his words in the pre-fight interview of the Khan fight and seems to have lost all ability to take a punch. He could get seriously hurt and I feel that he has made a terrible decision.
^^^
Its the wrong decision to make.
I was very disapointed to see him come back after the Khan fight and lose to Henry Castle. I'm now more than disapointed but concerned for him aswell. He was, in my humble opinion, slurring his words in the pre-fight interview of the Khan fight and seems to have lost all ability to take a punch. He could get seriously hurt and I feel that he has made a terrible decision.
I agree, even if he wins this comeback fight he has lost the ability to take a punch. The more punches he receives the worst his speech will become. He must need money badly. Either way its a bad decision, Especially at LightWelter. He wasnt exactly a Big Lightweight.
Beeston Brawler
06-05-2009, 09:01 AM
The BBBoC need to step in here.
Kid Lucky
06-05-2009, 09:14 AM
That's really worrying, agree with Beeston. Move on Graham, you've served your time
DGLASS JAW
06-05-2009, 09:30 AM
yeah someone needs to save this lad...totally shot...sad to say also punchy.
Beeston Brawler
06-05-2009, 09:35 AM
Problem is though..... could he ever be persuaded to call it a day?
Promoters can join forces and refuse to put him on their shows.... and he is neither savvy enough (seemingly), nor a big enough draw to self promote.
The worrying thing is that he could always go into unlicenced boxing and get his fix that way.
TommyV
06-05-2009, 09:36 AM
He's going to get knocked the fuck out again and again until he finally quits or his license is revoked.
Vantage_West
06-05-2009, 09:38 AM
he was out gunned agaisnt castle and khan. but i think it's worse that he comesback 4 years later when he is completly done.
get it out of his system so to speak. but he sounds pretty punchy...his style isnt long career wise
Vantage_West
06-05-2009, 09:39 AM
also khan, katsidis are world title challengers and pretty good at world level.
castle we dont know yet but still...he was taken out by mugs.
Problem is though..... could he ever be persuaded to call it a day?
Promoters can join forces and refuse to put him on their shows.... and he is neither savvy enough (seemingly), nor a big enough draw to self promote.
The worrying thing is that he could always go into unlicenced boxing and get his fix that way.
The thing is he is actually Promoting the show, he has 3 Pro Boxers making their Pro Debuts who are under his wing. He has a his own gym as well and seems to be doing ok. I think he is addicted to the game like alot of fighters are, they never know how to pack it in until its too bloody late.
Beeston Brawler
06-05-2009, 09:58 AM
Does he not have friends, family that can tell him?
Current/ex fighters maybe?
I know the Hatton's are saying that it will be entirely his decision and he will not be influenced by them or by outsiders such as Joe Calzaghe, who has advised him to quit - but surely he will be looking to them for advice and guidance?
Obviously the two scenarios are different, in that Hatton, whilst looking less than stellar in his previous fight.... it was with the P4P #1 who had destroyed and stopped Oscar De La Hoya previously - there could be a school of thought that Ricky could continue at 'world title' level rather than with the P4P'ers.... whilst Earl was a decent-ish EBU level fighter who received a savage beating in a world title fight, was blown away by Amir Khan (who isn't a noted puncher) and also lost in a round to Henry Castle...
Does he not have friends, family that can tell him?
Current/ex fighters maybe?
I know the Hatton's are saying that it will be entirely his decision and he will not be influenced by them or by outsiders such as Joe Calzaghe, who has advised him to quit - but surely he will be looking to them for advice and guidance?
Obviously the two scenarios are different, in that Hatton, whilst looking less than stellar in his previous fight.... it was with the P4P #1 who had destroyed and stopped Oscar De La Hoya previously - there could be a school of thought that Ricky could continue at 'world title' level rather than with the P4P'ers.... whilst Earl was a decent-ish EBU level fighter who received a savage beating in a world title fight, was blown away by Amir Khan (who isn't a noted puncher) and also lost in a round to Henry Castle...
Exactly.
To be honest I think he does have good support who are advising him to quit, but he is one of those who just will not listen. I fear that he could end up in really bad shape.
I obviously wish the guy the best in his fight but you can't help but thinking maybe it might be better he lost in a convincing manor, then we wont have the talk of 'I'm back', 'I ready to take on the world', 'bring on Hatton', etc etc. Then he will know its time to pack it in once and for all.
davidjay
06-05-2009, 10:48 AM
The BBB of C should be stepping in here.
Graham is a true warrior of the ring, one of the bravest fighters of recent years but to see him taken apart by Henry Castle was upsetting. He's got nothing to prove, he won't earn a great deal from this fight and he could get seriously hurt.
2tall2slow2
06-05-2009, 12:45 PM
I'm a Luton lad so obviously I've been following Earl since Schwer retired and someone needs to tell him some home truths. He is in a very dangerous place where he still thinks that a war is his style no matter how many times he gets hit or knocked down. If the ref steps in he thinks it's too early cause in his head he's only just getting going.
I understand he thinks he needs to box to promote the card but at some point it will end in tears.
Hang em up Graham. Please
NO MAS
06-05-2009, 05:19 PM
The BBBoC need to step in here.
100% right.... they won't though I expect..Is he short of dough? :think
catasyou
06-05-2009, 06:31 PM
His chin is absolutely cracked.
king s
06-05-2009, 06:33 PM
Nothing but a journeyman these days
Mr T.
06-05-2009, 07:25 PM
he cud get killed. needs to stay retired.
destruction
06-06-2009, 02:10 AM
This man, as evidenced since the KATSIDIS fight has been punch drunk, and is already suffering from slurring his words and non existent punch resistance.
I hope that his health holds up and he retires soon. He has been a great fighter to watch and had a successful career, and I wish him the best.
namsu55
06-06-2009, 04:10 AM
Fair enough you people say he shouldnt fight, but I have never seen a fight held on a Sunday before!
DOM5153
06-06-2009, 04:20 AM
when your punch resistance is worse than khans its time to call it quits
GoatySimpson
06-06-2009, 08:01 AM
This is worrying news. Maybe he is fighting a bum just to fill a slot on the show (I hope)
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