the contender australia episode 1

[20a87]

Watched it today and thought it was a little bit of a let down as I would have liked more focus on the training - hardly saw jonny lewis, was anyone at the fight and if so was it a robbery or just that one judge that gave it 50-45 people were angry with?

Also anyone know where i can get one of those african suits? :p

[Phil Austin]

I'd say Africa...

[bushboy]

I missed this last night, anybody know when its on again

[LeonMcS]

Probably never, Fox8 never ever ever show repeats.

[20a87]

I'd say Africa...

walked into that one

[stiflers mum]

Watched it today and thought it was a little bit of a let down as I would have liked more focus on the training - hardly saw jonny lewis, was anyone at the fight and if so was it a robbery or just that one judge that gave it 50-45 people were angry with?

Also anyone know where i can get one of those african suits? :p
5-0 was silly but Clenshaw won 3-2 IMO.

[20a87]

5-0 was silly but Clenshaw won 3-2 IMO.

cheers

[Francis75]

Johnny Lewis was playing the part of a corpse.

[boxoncottonon]

Bugger...locked onto the cricket and missed!

[Sapphire]

Why the hell was Sonny Micheal Angelo wearing his mouthguard while he was sitting watching the fight.....

[LeonMcS]

Thats pretty tame for SMA.

[roscoe]

Sonni's soccer ball has a hole in it.

[flamengo]

I'd say Africa...


Great detective work phil...

[Super_Fly_Sam]

reckon anyone could up load it to the CORE of BOXING??

[raff]

great to see briggs in as a trainer, i had no idea of that, also wish they would show more of the fight & less irrelevant stuff, that said though it is good to show the other stuff to help the sport in the way of perhaps women seeing what the partners go through, the concept of fighting for a world title for the winner is also a great idea,

[Rodin]

I missed the 1st 20 minutes, but loved it.
I thought Josh won, but 50-45. I don't thinks so.

Couple of hours later, I'm flicking through the channels & there's a replay,sure enough 20 minutes late.
I'm having lunch today, flicked through the channels while I'm chomping & Contender is on. On the beach, 20 minutes into the show.

How's that for a complete & utter fuck-up? I still don't know what went on before the beach scene. :lol::lol:

[raff]

nothing much, charlotte dawson stripped naked & rubbed oil on herself till climax, wasnt a bad start to the show. you didnt miss that much

[aaron]

Clenshaw - Bum - Fat, not conditioned (disgusting stamina), average defence & has no bang on his punches. Will not win his next fight.

Kani - Bum - No bang on his punches, average defence, average stamina

I think Kani won it 3-2, he landed more, cleaner powershots, showed far more athleticism & skill.

[ipswich express]

Clenshaw took the whole series on a couple of days notice.

Why would you call two honest pros bums? I think it says more about you than them. Both have held the Australian title...

[aaron]

Clenshaw wasnt in shape, by that I dont mean boxing shape, just in shape, fit, slightly conditioned, remotely athletic. He is fat, slow & gassed out in round 2. How can you call him an honest pro when he looks like he just got back up from the pub shit house floor after a big night on the curries and 50 odd schooners.

An honest pro, as you call it, will keep in shape at all times, and more importantly, has skill.

And are you referring to the big bad Australian Title the whole boxing world wants ? :rofl

[ipswich express]

You're on fire Aaron. He was retired up until a day before this was due to start and he got a late call up. As for bagging the Australian title, well, the more left unsaid the better. Now go away and play in traffic.

[aaron]

You're on fire Aaron. He was retired up until a day before this was due to start and he got a late call up. As for bagging the Australian title, well, the more left unsaid the better. Now go away and play in traffic.

He was retired since his last fight in May? :rofl

Just what Australian Boxing needs..... broke tradies from the druitt with delusional fantasies of grandeur.

I admire any bloke who jumps in the ring, hes got balls and heart, but lacks skill. People should know their limits.

[ipswich express]

He was retired since his last fight in May? :rofl

Just what Australian Boxing needs..... broke tradies from the druitt with delusional fantasies of grandeur.

I admire any bloke who jumps in the ring, hes got balls and heart, but lacks skill. People should know their limits.


What's your point, caller? Yeah, he announced his retirement after he lost in May. I'm guessing he did what retired fighters generally do...not train.

I don't think anyone is calling him the second coming of Harry Greb or Stanley Ketchel, do you?

As for knowing his limits, off the top of my head he's been the Aussie champion in 2 weight divisions. I doubt he's out of his depth at all.

[aaron]

An Aussie champion? In ALL 2? Fuck me, watch out Pavlik, here comes the superbad aussie champ with 16 Losses, all by way of tomato cans.

He is well out of his depth, and his next fight will be a TKO loss. Props to him though, I admire a man who steps in the ring with balls bigger than his skill level.

[ipswich express]

Please stop, you're all over me...

[julian]

Well Aaron,

Josh Clenshaw..... A bum!
Israel Kani ...... A bum!

Not from what I saw last night.

I saw two former Aussie champions giving it their best shot.

Neither will win a world title, neither will be a future hall of famer, but real boxing people know what these two are about.

Maybe one day someone will explain it to you.

[ipswich express]

I just hope they dumb it right down and draw pictures in crayon to go with it.

[aaron]

Well Aaron,

Josh Clenshaw..... A bum!
Israel Kani ...... A bum!

Not from what I saw last night.

I saw two former Aussie champions giving it their best shot.

Neither will win a world title, neither will be a future hall of famer, but real boxing people know what these two are about.

Maybe one day someone will explain it to you.

You know what thats a fair comment, Ill agree to that.


I just hope they dumb it right down and draw pictures in crayon to go with it.

Well done, if you fed off last poster scraps before, you win an argument :nono

[ashley]

Please stop, you're all over me...


:lol:

[Peterp]

We don't see enough of the rounds to really be able to make a decision for ourselves

From what i saw the decision looked ok except for the 50-45 scoreline

[PIPO23]

They purposely edited the boring fight to make it less boring and entertaining for the public.

THe magic that is television.

[04eta]

You can watch the full fight on fox8's website

[04eta]

I think i agree with aaron

I was embarrassed watching those 2 bums fight the other night. Surely theres a deeper pool of boxing talent than that.
They have chosen 14 guys....there has to be some in there that are going to struggle. Even the american contender has some very average boxers in their show.

[Rodin]

Well Aaron,

Josh Clenshaw..... A bum!
Israel Kani ...... A bum!

Not from what I saw last night.

I saw two former Aussie champions giving it their best shot.

Neither will win a world title, neither will be a future hall of famer, but real boxing people know what these two are about.

Maybe one day someone will explain it to you.


I still don't think it would get through mate.
Some people just have no idea.


Ippy, if you are arguing with a fool, so is he. :lol:

[BoppaZoo]

Was anyone else over Nadder's cheap talk.

Man. It was annoying.

[stiflers mum]

I think i agree with aaron

I was embarrassed watching those 2 bums fight the other night. Surely theres a deeper pool of boxing talent than that.
yes there is but Pittman for instance doesnt have a colourful past like SMA.just enjoy it for what it is a reality TV show with a bit of boxing in it.

[roscoe]

Stifler has hit this on the head. Don't take this Contender series for anything more than it is. Good honest Aussie fighters having a go & most are not out of each others depths in the fighting department especially over 5 rds.

[amalie cross]

I missed this last night, anybody know when its on again

Its always on the next day at 10am then fox8-2 at 2pm this will continue through out the whole series so if you miss it the Monday night's then Tuesday has replay

[aaron]

yes there is but Pittman for instance doesnt have a colourful past like SMA.just enjoy it for what it is a reality TV show with a bit of boxing in it.

Pittman - Bum, extreme lack of intelligence, zero discipline, runs up and down steep hills with strapped weight and im not sure why, not and never will be world class even though he thinks he is.

[Marcus]

Pittman - Bum, extreme lack of intelligence, zero discipline, runs up and down steep hills with strapped weight and im not sure why, not and never will be world class even though he thinks he is.

im guessing for strength and fitness training :hey

why dont u fuck off now aaron, i dont think u have much to give to this forum except the shits maybe

[taj-09]

Was anyone else over Nadder's cheap talk.

Man. It was annoying.


I found it annoying how he demands resects regarding his religion, then he is the first fighter in the house to disrespect boxers with smack talk...

Typical.. enough said..

[aaron]

im guessing for strength and fitness training :hey

why dont u fuck off now aaron, i dont think u have much to give to this forum except the shits maybe

:lol:

Total waste of time for strength & fitness training. He gassed out by round 5 against sturm. Wrong type of cardio.

So maybe you should fuck off smart cunt :hey

[andriy]

Pittman - Bum, extreme lack of intelligence, zero discipline, runs up and down steep hills with strapped weight and im not sure why, not and never will be world class even though he thinks he is.

bout time you fuck off this forum you slimey knowall cunt.

fuck off to your world title shot at pacman you fucken hero.

[Marcus]

:lol:

Total waste of time for strength & fitness training. He gassed out by round 5 against sturm. Wrong type of cardio.

So maybe you should fuck off smart cunt :hey

Are u dumb enough to think thats the only thing he would be doing for his cardio training?

Gassed? I dont think so, i more thought the blood in his eye got to him.

You better change your shitty attitude aaron and contribute something worthwhile to the forum, this is a great place and cocksuckers like you dont last long.

[aaron]

bout time you fuck off this forum you slimey knowall cunt.

fuck off to your world title shot at pacman you fucken hero.

:rofl Wow someones getting angry, you must be Pittmans boyfriend. Hi :hi:
Your dad should have used a tissue.


Are u dumb enough to think thats the only thing he would be doing for his cardio training?

Gassed? I dont think so, i more thought the blood in his eye got to him.

You better change your shitty attitude aaron and contribute something worthwhile to the forum, this is a great place and cocksuckers like you dont last long.

You silly soggy pile of shit, hes was so gassed Sturm could have tickled him out the ring.

When did I say it was the ONLY thing he does for cardio? Adding that shit to his training will fuck everything up, so his trainer must be a moron, like you. Blood in the eye? Wow you must be Pittmans bf too, you really cant accept the fact that hes a bum.

[BoppaZoo]

I found it annoying how he demands resects regarding his religion, then he is the first fighter in the house to disrespect boxers with smack talk...

Typical.. enough said..:good

[stiflers mum]

Pittman - Bum, extreme lack of intelligence, zero discipline, runs up and down steep hills with strapped weight and im not sure why, not and never will be world class even though he thinks he is.
still better than the fighters on there who except for 1 or 2 have less than zero chance of beating mundine.but who cares the contender is boxing soap opera.boxers chosen as much for their colourful backgrounds than ability.
i mean Nader Hamden:roflhes what 37?no disrespect but what the fuck is doing but taking up a spot that could be filled by a young up and comer.but hes mundines mate from the mosque so gets a gig.just enjoy the soap opera with SMA's antics and whatnot and enjoy the fight at the end knowing the winner gets 25k a car and 250k to lose to mundine at SMW and mundine wont fight his mandatory at MW Sturm.

[aaron]

We will see how therest of the series goes.

Im actually training in the same gym as Kariuki, so I'd like to see him fight soon.

[roscoe]

One interesting aspect of the whole contender series was the team selections. Hamden & Oganov were 2 of the last 3 chosen, with Oganov the last man standing to be picked. I thought Billy Hussein would of picked Nader nearly 1st up. Bad blood anyone know?

[TeamPiper]

Im actually training in the same gym as Kariuki, so I'd like to see him fight soon.

You definitely don't have the same class as him!

[taj-09]

One interesting aspect of the whole contender series was the team selections. Hamden & Oganov were 2 of the last 3 chosen, with Oganov the last man standing to be picked. I thought Billy Hussein would of picked Nader nearly 1st up. Bad blood anyone know?


It was almost as if they picked the teams backwards to certain extent.

Maybe the teams where already selected, I was a bit suprised when i saw nader and victor in the last 3 standing.

[andriy]

Im actually training in the same gym as Kariuki,

:rofl

nice one hero.... :rofl :rofl :rofl

:bbb you rock up to a gym of a middle of the road aussie fighter and jump rope for 30seconds and puff out then pretend to punch a bag. good onya champ. you're a true hero.

:patsch

[aaron]

:rofl

nice one hero.... :rofl :rofl :rofl

:bbb you rock up to a gym of a middle of the road aussie fighter and jump rope for 30seconds and puff out then pretend to punch a bag. good onya champ. you're a true hero.

:patsch

Do you smell shit everytime you speak? Im pretty sure you do.

How am I trying to be a hero hard cunt? You suck too much cock in this forum I can already tell.

[Marcus]

Do you smell shit everytime you speak? Im pretty sure you do.

How am I trying to be a hero hard cunt? You suck too much cock in this forum I can already tell.


you smell cum everytime you fart :tong

[andriy]

How am I trying to be a hero hard cunt?.

read your own posts you deadshit & fuck off out of these forums now before you embarrass yourself further. nobody likes you.

or go play in the lounge. introduce yourself to the guys.. tell them you're new in these parts. they'll really take to you quite nicely! :good

[aaron]

read your own posts you deadshit & fuck off out of these forums now before you embarrass yourself further. nobody likes you.

or go play in the lounge. introduce yourself to the guys.. tell them you're new in these parts. they'll really take to you quite nicely! :good

Me a deadshit, im your fucken uncle you lowlife cunt. Now hook yourself on a line and jump into middle harbour whilst I enjoy quality time with your sister fucko.

[andriy]

Me a deadshit, im your fucken uncle you lowlife cunt. Now hook yourself on a line and jump into middle harbour whilst I enjoy quality time with your sister fucko.

sorry ill stop messing with you. kani's below you and you pretend to jump rope around kariukis gym. you're a hardcore boxer. i can tell.

[aaron]

sorry ill stop messing with you. kani's below you and you pretend to jump rope around kariukis gym. you're a hardcore boxer. i can tell.

Oh so this is about your infantile jealousy thinking im bullshitting about training in Peters gym. Tell you what ill scan a copy of my club papers and email to you, then will you shut your cunty little mouth and let me give you a nephew?

[Marcus]

Oh so this is about your infantile jealousy thinking im bullshitting about training in Peters gym. Tell you what ill scan a copy of my club papers and email to you, then will you shut your cunty little mouth and let me give you a nephew?



no you wont


let me guees, your new to boxing but you know everything already..well done champ :lol:

[flamengo]

no you wont


let me guees, your new to boxing but you know everything already..well done champ :lol:


Fuck me dead... another Sydney Metro Title..:rofl

[ranser]

Oh so this is about your infantile jealousy thinking im bullshitting about training in Peters gym. Tell you what ill scan a copy of my club papers and email to you, then will you shut your cunty little mouth and let me give you a nephew?

loll, I have to admit, that was funny.

[ajay11]

DAMN......

Thought I came to the Australian Contender thread, not the ESB Pissing Championships (Oceana Division).

Maybe I can get the topic back on track.

First though I'll get this out of the way. Israel Kani and Josh Clenshaw aint bums, that's just the type of disrespectful verbal that one would expect from those never to have known the sacrifice required in becoming an Australian champion.

As for their fight you have to watch the full bout on Fox 8 to get a true feel for how they both performed.

I was impressed with Kani who only needed to show a little more aggression to take the close rounds and score a win. His physique and fighting style are more suited to bouts longer than the 5 rounds he fought against Clenshaw although at 36 time is running out for him to perfect his game.

Josh Clenshaw is 4 years younger than Kani but didn't look it. The energy that saw him battle out two thrillers with Daniel Dawson has all but been depleted yet experience and heart saw him prevail. While Josh can still put on a show I suspect that he, like his nemesis Nader Hamdan, will sort out the pretenders from the true contenders before falling away at the hands of younger, sharper opposition.

As for the official result, I gave R1 to Kani, with R2 + R4 to Clenshaw. Rounds 3 and 5 could have gone either way.

My prediction to win Contender is either Oganov or Talipeau with Singh and McKinnon the smokies. With the winner to fight Mundine it will be interesting to see whether youngsters Singh and Talipeau make the improvement required to compete with Choc should either of them win the competition.

Oganov on the other hand would make Mundine work hard from the opening bell should they face off with Victor's only two losses coming at the hands of world class opponents.

I agree that the priority of Contender Australia is entertainment yet don't be surprised if we don't all look back one day and reflect on what was the making of a champ....or the end of a chump. :bbb

[ranser]

I was really impressed with the show.It was actually pretty good.
When is episode 2 on?

[stiflers mum]

I was really impressed with the show.It was actually pretty good.
When is episode 2 on?
mondays 8.30.

[baha74]

Replay Sat arvo around 3.30 I think

[Melbourneborn]

I don't want to bring this up again.. but I think it has to be said.

Aaron - I'm a fighter. Because I'm a fighter - I respect every man on that show. I know the physical duress they place their body under; the mental battles they fight. Because of this, I would never call a man a bum or disparage them like you have. A spade is a spade - if they are limited in skill, so be it; but, you have been way out of line. You say Clenshaw couldn't punch - I'd guarantee he'd make your head spin. You say he was fucked after 2 - I'd guarantee he could do 8. I think you've got a pretty limited understanding here.

These guys are boxing.

You say you're at a gym - I don't doubt it. But, your attitude makes me think you've experianced fuck all. Until you've spent some time in the squared circle, don't disrespect the character of men that have survived tests that yours may not.

[Phil Austin]

well put Melbourneborne couldn't have put it better myself

[perfect jet]

well put Melbourneborne couldn't have put it better myself

I could have. pm me if you want a lesson in internet writing and prose :lol:

[COULDHAVEBEEN]

I could have. pm me if you want a lesson in internet writing and prose :lol:

Kronk continually warns this joint is full of keyboard heros - speaking of which, where is the Krokster??

[aaron]

I don't want to bring this up again.. but I think it has to be said.

Aaron - I'm a fighter. Because I'm a fighter - I respect every man on that show. I know the physical duress they place their body under; the mental battles they fight. Because of this, I would never call a man a bum or disparage them like you have. A spade is a spade - if they are limited in skill, so be it; but, you have been way out of line. You say Clenshaw couldn't punch - I'd guarantee he'd make your head spin. You say he was fucked after 2 - I'd guarantee he could do 8. I think you've got a pretty limited understanding here.

These guys are boxing.

You say you're at a gym - I don't doubt it. But, your attitude makes me think you've experianced fuck all. Until you've spent some time in the squared circle, don't disrespect the character of men that have survived tests that yours may not.

Mate I get what you are saying. If you read one of my earlier posts, you will see clear as day " I admire any man who jumps in the ring" they have balls and heart. When I label a fighter a bum, its because he had little to no skill, and really shouldnt be in the ring for his own sake, much as I saw last Monday night....anyway this argument is finished.

Oh and one last thing, dude who is that bird in your avatar? Where can I buy her? Is she your mrs? Can I have her ?

[goodnight]

poor choice of words maybe

even the shittiest fighter deserves the respect for the heart it takes to get into the ring, as they have more of it than 99.9% of the population.

[Marcus]

Mate I get what you are saying. If you read one of my earlier posts, you will see clear as day " I admire any man who jumps in the ring" they have balls and heart. When I label a fighter a bum, its because he had little to no skill, and really shouldnt be in the ring for his own sake, much as I saw last Monday night....anyway this argument is finished.

Oh and one last thing, dude who is that bird in your avatar? Where can I buy her? Is she your mrs? Can I have her ?


and you think Pitman is a bum :huh....so when is your first world title challenge?

[aaron]

and you think Pitman is a bum :huh....so when is your first world title challenge?

When your nephew is born

[Marcus]

When your nephew is born


man thats a good joke, never gets old :patsch

come on, admit your wrong you dumb cunt :yep

[aaron]

If I'm dumb, you must be retarded, like Jamie Pittman.

Im not wrong, he is a bum. End of.

:lol::hi:

[Marcus]

If I'm dumb, you must be retarded, like Jamie Pittman.

Im not wrong, he is a bum. End of.

:lol::hi:

Sounds like he fucked your mum or spanked you in a spar.

Maybe your just a hater...maybe all three?

[aaron]

Sounds like he fucked your mum or spanked you in a spar.

Maybe your just a hater...maybe all three?

:rofl where in the fuck did that come from? :lol:

[Marcus]

:rofl where in the fuck did that come from? :lol:

ok, ok, its over, i just hate people calling good pro fighters bums, and im a pitman fan.

[aaron]

Its over. I win, you lose.

I guess we could crack open a James Squire now.

[Marcus]

Its over. I win, you lose.

I guess we could crack open a James Squire now.

i didnt lose, iv given you a pass.

im a hero round here, they say im as smart as a man with two heads :good

[LeonMcS]

His sister reckons hes great in bed too.

[boxoncottonon]

His sister reckons hes great in bed too.

Not to mention her sister aswell, in fact most of the village think Marcus is good in bed. :good