PRIZEFIGHTER DEBATE: 'SH1T' or a 'HIT'?

[Losfer_Words]

Have your say. I'll start things off: I think it's crap and is drawing on a niche market of people who prefer the prospect of 'Hail Mary' slugfests and violence than those who appreciate the subtleties, nuances and, most importantly, skill, of the sweet science over the distance of 12.

Your thoughts on the concept? :good

[LHL]

I think its shit but it looks like its staying :-(

[China_hand_Joe]

I have never bother to watch any them, I am not a fan, the exception being when Audley Harrison partakes.

[Greg Houston]

i like it. It is by no means the furture of boxing, but it is nice every couple of months to have something a bit different to watch

[PatrickP]

It's a bit of both. But when you get genuinely talented guys & former champions fighting in these tournaments it's kind of sad in a way. If I was pushed I would say it's shit but at the same time I can see the attraction for those impatient bastard casual boxing fans who can't sit through a 12 round fight.

[Greg Houston]

It's a bit of both. But when you get genuinely talented guys & former champions fighting in these tournaments it's kind of sad in a way.

For some it could be a nice little way to see out their career, especially if they win it

[faisal]

its shit but i like it

[kosaros]

Its something a bit different. Would I prefer the contestants to be fighting in 8, 10 or 12 rounders? Of course I would, but Prizefighter has gave us some good moments - Murray vs Renda was a great fight, same with Rogan vs Dolan in the first Prizefighter. Plus, it gives exposure to lesser known fighters (although it seems that may decline due to the standard of the competitors increasing) and gives them a platform to build on. Would we have ever seen Rogan vs Skelton if Prizefighter wasn't around?

[Beeston Brawler]

I think it serves it's purpose.

Championship level fighters shouldn't fight in it, unless they are in the last chance saloon, but for area level and fringe title contenders it's great I guess.

A bit like T20 cricket - the likes of Graham Napier love it, but Ponting and Tendulkar hate it.

(That's like comparing Audley Harrison with Evander Holyfield and Muhammad Ali!

[GazOC]

I like it. If you don't take it too seriously its an enjoyable night of tear ups. Sorry if that makes me a shitty boxing fan....;O)

[PatrickP]

For some it could be a nice little way to see out their career, especially if they win it

Yeah but it's not nice to see former champions taking part in what is, let's face it, a cheap and gimmicky tournament. Each to there own but I wouldn't like to see a boxer I'm a fan of in Prizefighter.

[Losfer_Words]

I like it. If you don't take it too seriously its an enjoyable night of tear ups. Sorry if that makes me a shitty boxing fan....;O)

Not at all, we're all entitled to our opinions and me giving my opinion is no different to anyone else giving theirs. I just want to know if it's as popular as it appears, or if there are quite a few people like myself who dislike the concept and don't find it that interesting or as exciting as a 12 round fight:good. That reminds me of the Williams-Baker fight, actually; I felt robbed of the fight not lasting longer after Williams was pulling it back. Over 12 and Williams probably would have turned it round. That said, I knew what I was tuning into at the time so I shouldn't have been too annoyed. I have tried to like it and to be fair, but I just can't get into it. Just like UFC for me- on paper it seems cool, in practice I personally don't enjoy it:conf.

I like the way that this thread is going as there have been some good, balanced points made thus far, though. I'm getting the kind of answers that I am interested to hear:good.

[GazOC]

Not at all, we're all entitled to our opinions and me giving my opinion is no different to anyone else giving theirs. I just want to know if it's as popular as it appears, or if there are quite a few people like myself who dislike the concept and don't find it that interesting or as exciting as a 12 round fight:good. That reminds me of the Williams-Baker fight, actually; I felt robbed of the fight not lasting longer after Williams was pulling it back. Over 12 and Williams probably would have turned it round. That said, I knew what I was tuning into at the time so I shouldn't have been too annoyed. I have tried to like it and to be fair, but I just can't get into it. Just like UFC for me- on paper it seems cool, in practice I personally don't enjoy it:conf.

I like the way that this thread is going as there have been some good, balanced points made thus far, though. I'm getting the kind of answers that I am interested to hear:good.

I'd rather watch a good fight card of "conventional" fights. To me Prizefighter is like the UFC, not as good as 'proper' boxing but something I can enjoy with a few tinnies and a pizza. A good blokes night in!!

[Lee Mc]

I hate the fact that I like it.


It's on just about the right amount of times per season, is getting better names but it can't be allowed to become more prevalant.

[doug.ie]

I don't like it at all ...I think it degrades the sport..
it is also a bad accident waiting to happen

remember bami v lomax in their final?.. one had stitches in his head and other had a broken nose...both those lads were fucked going into that final...
now, imagine someone just about making the final, scraping through two hard fights and is bollixed in the final and has to meet the only southpaw in the tournament, and say he's never faced a southpaw before and hasn't trained for one and this lad is a banger and knocks him out...the combination of a bad knockout and exhaustion could have terrible consiquences. I'm telling you, I can see it happening
it's fairground strongman type stuff.. no place in a professional setting at all

where will it end...tag team boxing??...it wouldn't surprise me

[Pug1list]

I'll go with it's shit, yet enjoyable.

[Mandanda]

I like that it can change careers and unearth a fighter or help someone who really needs the money but as for the boxing itself...it's mostly unskilled and reckless and can be boring...once you seen one or two you pretty much seen it all. Imo what makes a fight like Hagler-Hearns and so many other epic wars great is that they could box for 12 rounds but they don't they go straight at it and it also tests a fighter to the maximum...3 rounds of war doesn't imo.

[HeavyT]

I voted i liked it, but its a bit shit I just ejoy it in a trashy kinda way.

[Vantage_West]

tag team boxing
this^^^


i jest, clearly. maybe we can have a ref



prizefighter gives great exposure to guys some people wouldnt give 2 tish for. guys who lose can argue that it wasnt a true pro fight so it wont effect them. the guys who win can say they are the best of the crop. also these are not far off than amatuer fights in the pro ranks. this isnt as degrading as i thought it would be at the time it was anounced.

danny williams is still fighting, barker is now considered a british title contender and audley has rejuvinated his career after losing to another prizefighter champion.


but as dougie said nobody should fight on if he has been injured to an amount where he is ineffective to fight. if you break your nose in a fight, it's either too bad to continue or when you finish the fight you are escorted to the appropriaste authority's. sending them back out to fight is horrific. the guy is already beaten and bruised. the adrenalyn has gone and you are left spent and bleeding. on that aspect it has a ton of negative criticisms.

[GazOC]

I voted i liked it, but its a bit shit I just ejoy it in a trashy kinda way.
:lol: Thats a good way of putting it!!

[GazOC]

BTW the options are a bit leading. If you like it you also have to think its "innovative" whereas if you don't like it you merely have to think its "shit".

[TFFP]

The last one was good. They gotta get the contestants right or its a bar room brawl and a joke.

This one shapes up pretty good, shame its Lynes/Barnes in the first round.

[GazOC]

Its better with the big guys, theres just more scope for them getting tired and landing a Hail Mary.

[Bodysnatcher]

The HW Prizefighter had a certain appeal. Power and (fairly) big names.

The rest? Does nothing for me.

[JonOli]

Largely shite, though I'm not 100% against it. It has its plus points.

[cotto20]

I don't like it. It's a circus act, and I don't class it as officail boxing.

It was done to get excitment. But I don't think it was needed. People need to enjpy the art of hit and not being hit to more.

[P4PNo.1]

I like it but I don't think guys who hold any domestic/wolrd belts or fight at a decent level should be taking part. Leave it to journeymen and younger fighters.

[Flea Man]

I like it. If you don't take it too seriously its an enjoyable night of tear ups. Sorry if that makes me a shitty boxing fan....;O)

Agree.

[Mazallan]

I like it. It creates interest and is very entertaining when the right people are involved. It means very little but it gives us a chance to see guys that are off the beaten track.

[Neverchair]

I voted i liked it, but its a bit shit I just ejoy it in a trashy kinda way.

I agree.

It is the boxing "light" of the fight game.

Im not sure it should count on the contestants pro records as a three rounder is a whole different kettle of fish than a "proper" fight and isn't really comparable skill wise.

It is great entertainment though and it's a good vehicle to give over the hill fighters and young prospects a first/last shot at making a name for themselves with the general public.

:good

[threethirteen]

I'd rather it was used for prospects looking to make a name. That would be a great promotional avenue to build fighters and get them off the local fight route. But right now it tends to be sloppy sluggers who just want to swing for the rafters.

[Top Dog]

you cant say its not entertaining

[PIPO23]

Unfortuantely they show this in Oz I saw it. Err it's shite.I watch 2 minutes of it and yea that was the last.

[ShaneTheSherrif]

I thought everyone else loved Prizefighter before I opened this thread!

I cant say Iv ever really got into it. Even the one with Harrison and Williams turned out a bit shit.

[ishy]

Not innovative :bart
[Only registered and activated users can see links]

For me, it depends on who's taking part. That's what can make it shit or entertaining. On the whole I kinda enjoy it.

[Losfer_Words]

I thought everyone else loved Prizefighter before I opened this thread!

I cant say Iv ever really got into it. Even the one with Harrison and Williams turned out a bit shit.

Same here. I was expecting one-way traffic, but I have been quite suprised, TBH.

Not innovative :bart
[Only registered and activated users can see links]

For me, it depends on who's taking part. That's what can make it shit or entertaining. On the whole I kinda enjoy it.

Pardon my ignorance, Ishy. I honestly thought it was Hearn's incarnation:good.

EDIT: My use of the word 'innovative' also covers my general thoughts that people like it because it is a different concept as well, though.

[ishy]

So did I at first. Greg once told me that Jimmy Wilde took part in a Prizefighter like tournament in his day!!

[Losfer_Words]

So did I at first. Greg once told me that Jimmy Wilde took part in a Prizefighter like tournament in his day!!

That honestly doesn't suprise me. I've read some brilliant stories about Wilde fighting more than once in a day as well!:lol:

[TBooze]

This prizefighter format thing damn near killed the sport in the country in the late 60s/early 70s. Those who do not learn from the mistakes of history, are destined to repeat them...

[ishy]

What happened in the 70's?

[TBooze]

What happened in the 70's?

Promoters (well there was only one cartel that mattered back then) protected potential prospects by putting them in eight men one night tournaments, which went down as exhibitions, so if the prospect were to lose, it would not affect his record.

That way, the same tournament could be shipped around the country and fighters sold as unbeaten, even if they had lost the last half dozen exhibitions.

Then when the said prospects actually had pro bouts, they were clueless when they heard the bell for the fourth...

Also it meant that the promoters could use the same eight men, which was dirt cheap, as there were normally six/seven novices on board, and they did not have to pay their top stars anything like what they deserved, because they rarely fought, and when they did, they were just glad to get whatever the promoter offered them as a purse.

[ishy]

Damn! Don't see that happening today though. Most of the guys in Prizefighter tend to be experiened guys looking for a way back to the top.

[hitman_hatton1]

not a massive fan. :verysad

missed one of em and weren't that bothered about the repeat.

it serves a purpose i suppose.

sells a few tickets and gives the fighters involved a bit of profile.

[Primadonna Kool]

Defo a hit, defo lad..!!!!

[kosaros]

Defo a hit, defo lad..!!!!

What do you like better, Prizefighter or the Super Six?

[GazOC]

What do you like better, Prizefighter or the Super Six?

The Super what???:huh

[TBooze]

The Super what???:huh

It is the thing they do on Soccer Saturday, where you can win £100,000;)

[kosaros]

The Super what???:huh

It is the thing they do on Soccer Saturday, where you can win £100,000;)

:deal:yep

[Primadonna Kool]

What do you like better, Prizefighter or the Super Six?

Well the Supersix is taking to long, the general public don't even give a shit or know the concept of the tournament.

I enjoyed the last Prize Fighter i must say, so far in 2009. "The Heavyweights Prize Fighter" has been one of my best nights of entertainment in live boxing for me personally.......not many people will admit it here, but i bet you "EVERYONE WAS WATCHING" and entertained.

You had Audley Harrison coming back, Danny Williams.....two fighters who viewers empathize with. I just think because of the individual fighters that where in the tournament, and thier stories......it just made the night mean that much more.

People don't understand, Audley Harrison had to win that tournament for the sake of his career. This was it for him, technically Danny Williams was out of shape, Audley Harrison was mentally scared. But Olympic Gold Medalist know how to win, and Audley Harrison won..! when he needed to win.

The Supersix so far, does not feel like a tournament to me...!

Its lasting too long, the fights are too far apart..!

I hope Jermaine Taylor wins it, somehow..

He's the only fighter i really like in it..

[slip&counter]

You all know my views on this..All together now.

"Prizefighter" is garbage! its bastardising the sweet science.

[dan-b]

I have no problem with it and have, mainly, enjoyed the events. They're only on every few months so it's not as if it's stealing fans away from the "normal" events.

[Losfer_Words]

I sat through two hours of that shit to see some some dude skillessly lunge, swing wildly and cause a cut on the only person I was interested in watching. It was annoying enough that Hide went out, but what about the dude who was knocked out? Why couldn't he progress instead? In a moment of pure petulance, I immediately switched it off in anger at what I'd witnessed. That is quite possibly one of the most annoying things I've ever witnessed whilst watching boxing, and usually I'm quite a passive guy. I will never watch that shit again. Fuck it.

[Only registered and activated users can see links]

[safc1990]

Last night's card was truly woeful. I mean how the fuck has Kahut got 4 wins on his record? I think Prizefighter can be decent if they get the right names on the card but last night was piss poor.

[paddycfc]

i think it gd when they have decent fighters in it last nights one was bad probaly worst one a seen but can be exciting with right fighters in it was gd when it was small domestic fighters not ex world champs and british title holders

[ishy]

When it started I thought there would only be 1 or 2 shows a year and I didn't mind that.

But now there seems to be one every 2 or so months and the competitors are getting worse. Last nights field was pathetic (Hide and Dickinson aside).

Barry Hearn seems to think that this is what the fan's want. Well he can fuck off, I'd rather see a 12 round British title fight than that bollocks we saw yesterday. The Mayweather-Mosley weigh-in was more interesting for fuck's sake!

[rhinocoote]

-prizefighter and super-six are a result of scared promoters and the recession.
-Herbie Hide is working for the bookies
-sauerlland is conning fifteen quid a fight out of fans for the next 2 years
-there's no alternative,so i'll have to lump it

[mckay_89]

I liked the first couple, but I definitely feel that it's run its course now. Last night's one was fucking terrible.

[UndisputedUK]

Basically....

The Welsh guy has got a tough head and a moral victory and stories to tell after lasting the distance with Hide.

Hide gets a couple of grand, a win and keeps his WBC ranking. Fighting on would have been a big gamble for him. A loss and he could have thrown away his WBC title chance.

Dickinson, looked good actually, decent chap.

The wild card gets £16k out of the blue.

The solicitor guy was terrible... his punches were not coming from another time zone they were from another era in boxing.

Entertaining none the less.

[NO MAS]

I agree with some other posters...The first few were great, it was what we needed...:yep

It is to often now and the calibre of opponents is going from one extreme to the other...:yep

I think that they really need to tighten up the criteria to enter...:good

I think that they need to have it 2 or 3 times a year max...:good

The problem is that there is TV money to be had and a lot of weight divisions to have a crack at it...:yep

They should have a Prizefighter where if they have had two competions at the weights the show should be a box off for the Champion of Champions in Prizefighter, but I guess they have thought of that long ago and it will surface in good time...:yep

[doug.ie]

Have your say. I'll start things off: I think it's crap and is drawing on a niche market of people who prefer the prospect of 'Hail Mary' slugfests and violence than those who appreciate the subtleties, nuances and, most importantly, skill, of the sweet science over the distance of 12.

Your thoughts on the concept? :good

im with you

[Roberto]

I voted 'shit'.

I was actually quite looking forward to seeing Hide, but even that turned out to be shit. Watching an (unfortunately durable) novice getting his arse kicked by a hugely experienced world title contender did nothing for me to be honest. Then Hide was out and the show effectively ended for me. So I voted 'shit'.

[loginistooshort]

It's okay. I enjoy watching boxing in general so I watch it whenever it comes on. Interesting shit usually goes down.

[ultimate buzz]

I enjoyed them initially, however feel that they are putting on far to many shows now,1 every 4/5 months would be dead on. Last night was shite tho'

[kirky c]

its good for getting people to watch boxing again because of the 3 round knock out appel but wot the fuck were they thinking putting that quality of fighters on? non of them were in shape including hide. these guys a representing our great sport and they can barley do 3 rounds. people will watch that and think boxings a joke. no wonder mma taking over when theirs boring unfit novice boxing on. i only pay for sky sports to watch fight night but now wots the point? im not getting my moneys worth.

[NSFW]

I did like it at first but the concept went seriously downhill fast. Firstly putting in a bunch of non punching bore fighters and now having a line up of washed up guys and not prospect prospects.

[Guy]

Last nights was shit Losfer but I've enjoyed some of them.

I'd rather have a well matched bout with a good undercard shown in full any day though!!

[Solid Chin]

Have your say. I'll start things off: I think it's crap and is drawing on a niche market of people who prefer the prospect of 'Hail Mary' slugfests and violence than those who appreciate the subtleties, nuances and, most importantly, skill, of the sweet science over the distance of 12.

Your thoughts on the concept? :good

I voted shit because the only reason I would tune in to watch it is to see guys I know a little bit about. Im not interested in watching a Butcher vs a Dustbin man. It gives casual boxing fans a quick fix but when all is said and done its fuckin shite.

[Roberto]

I voted shit because the only reason I would tune in to watch it is to see guys I know a little bit about. Im not interested in watching a Butcher vs a Dustbin man. It gives casual boxing fans a quick fix but when all is said and done its fuckin shite.

:lol: Sums it up quite nicely for me :good

[Dan684]

I used to think it was ok (really sorry to have upset all the boxing snobs on here ;-)) but I dont like how it's gone now.

I don't think anyone who has done better than Commonwealth level should be allowed in it

[jdawg]

The concept, as uncool as it might be to say it, is great for what it intends to be. Gets people who sort of like boxing but maybe dont understand or appreciate the technical aspects of the sport. I took my other half to 1 and the boys to last nights none of which give 2 tosses about boxing just out for the night and they got right into it. It works. But...

The gross class difference when you put known bangers at world level like Herbie Hide in with total novices doesnt just go against the whole point of giving people a chance who wouldnt have received it otherwise but its downright dangerous. Major props to the Welsh lad Brooks for lasting the 3 3's last night but its scary to think what if Hide was drawn against that useless defenseless Kahut. Make it all former champs with the prize being a title shot or leave it as up and comers/journeymen for the money.

Also i know £35 dont sound a lot but for the amount of actual rounds you get doesnt match up to your usual York Hall card. With nigh on guaranteed sky t.v Hearn must be getting good money for it im sure that could be cheaper to get more punters at bigger venues ala the last heavyweights

[KCD]

I really liked the heavyweight and lightweight ones but not to fussed with the others.

[KCD]

I used to think it was ok (really sorry to have upset all the boxing snobs on here ;-)) but I dont like how it's gone now.

I don't think anyone who has done better than Commonwealth level should be allowed in it


Thats a good call.

When the cruiserweight one was announced my initial thought was that Hide should go...or not be allowed anywhere near the other fighters.

I was wrong, but, prior to the contest we had a former world champion who is still world ranked against people who arent even Euro level.

[David the]

Last night was shite, Herbie wasnt interested when he was worried it wasnt a sure thing , and was Darren Corbett within the cruserweight limit ? the only plus was Dickinsons first bout.
The concept is good but is it only going to attract rookies and hasbeens in the last chance saloon

I want to like it because its boxing but the more we have and closer they seem to appear the more I dislike it,perhaps they could spread it over say two weeks with lots more boxers appearing like they do with the darts or snooker,with maybe one weight division every two months?

I still watch it though,there usually is one decent nine minute bout in the show :yep

[martin576]

I like it too though invariably with three rounds a single unlucky knockdown means that the faller will probably always lose on points no matter how strongly he comes back. What about 4 x 2 minute rounds ?

[antcull]

I misses the crusierweight one but I dont know why everyone has a problem with it.

This ones been great :D

[paddymickey]

It complements boxing and tonight was a brilliant show

[GazOC]

I misses the crusierweight one but I dont know why everyone has a problem with it.

Snobbery??;)

[TBooze]

I misses the crusierweight one but I dont know why everyone has a problem with it.


History, and the fact it is just not pro boxing.

Eight men, three round one night tournament fights, should be left to the amateurs...

If people enjoy this sort of thing, then maybe they should stick to watching the amateurs, because that is what these tournaments are.

Pro boxing is what it is. It is political, it does smells a bit fishy and it is 99% mismatches; but it is the greatest sport ever, and should not be ruined by this rubbish that SKY seems to produce ever month now.

[NO MAS]

I like it, it's not always going to be a success...:yep The next Prizefighter has last nights to live up too...:yep

It's getting some good TV exposure for the fighters and they are making a few quid along the way...:yep

Hearn knows exactly what he is doing, his team have done a great job...:happy

[brown bomber]

Prizefighter is the way
forward in life
I would prefer it to be over the course of a month and feature six, 8 and ten rounders
I also would like it to feature 16 of the top 20 in each division
that would be boss
it would also sort the men from the boys

[NO MAS]

Prizefighter is the way
forward in life
I would prefer it to be over the course of a month and feature six, 8 and ten rounders
I also would like it to feature 16 of the top 20 in each division
that would be boss
it would also sort the men from the boys


Co-Signed Phil...:deal

[Losfer_Words]

Different strokes for different folks, Gaz:nono. Those who voted 'shit' aren't 'snobs', they just don't like the concept and format. By all accounts, those who watched last night's instalment (I wasn't one of the people who tuned in) enjoyed it. Good on them, but based on what I've seen during the few shows I've watched, Prizefighter is simply not for me.

Who knows, after all of the positive comments made by those who watched last night, I might D/L a torrent and change my mind... or I might not:think.

[kosaros]

Different strokes for different folks, Gaz:nono. Those who voted 'shit' aren't 'snobs', they just don't like the concept and format. By all accounts, those who watched last night's instalment (I wasn't one of the people who tuned in) enjoyed it. Good on them, but based on what I've seen during the few shows I've watched, Prizefighter is simply not for me.

Who knows, after all of the positive comments made by those who watched last night, I might D/L a torrent and change my mind... or I might not:think.

If anything, just watch the Ricky Owen vs Gavin Reid fight :good

[Flea Man]

I'm going with whatever Phil says.

[brown bomber]

At the end of the day
you have to look at what is good for boxing
every prizefighter participant
has seen their profile raise
in light of their appearence
you put a 16 man tounament on
do the flys in jan
superbantams feb
feathers mar
and so on
and your going to have a great deal of activity
within each division
not involving journeyman
it could change the way
the game works
in the uk
forever

Seriously guys
this could be a great thing
yours
phil

[brown bomber]

delete

[hagman1989]

stop putting
only a
few
wrds on each
line you fuck
nut



ohh and fuck off flint

[Larryboys]

There's been a few duds along the way but I've enjoyed the prizefighter tournaments. Short fights suit me anyway, and because they're short the fights are usually fought at a very brisk pace with KO's being aggressively pursued, lasts nights tournament was perfect entertainment to me.

[brown bomber]

stop putting
only a
few
wrds on each
line you fuck
nut



ohh and fuck off flint
it makes it easier to read
and to quote if required
i have dyslexia so i need to
space it out

sorry mate

phil

[TFFP]

it makes it easier to read
and to quote if required
i have dyslexia so i need to
space it out

sorry mate

phil
:lol:

Obvious alias.

I'll take a stab at Jeff Thomas.

[GazOC]

Different strokes for different folks, Gaz:nono. Those who voted 'shit' aren't 'snobs', they just don't like the concept and format. By all accounts, those who watched last night's instalment (I wasn't one of the people who tuned in) enjoyed it. Good on them, but based on what I've seen during the few shows I've watched, Prizefighter is simply not for me.

Who knows, after all of the positive comments made by those who watched last night, I might D/L a torrent and change my mind... or I might not:think.

I was only joking mate but I'd be very surprised if any boxing fan didn't find last nights show a great 3 hours entertainment.

[ishy]

I was only joking mate but I'd be very surprised if any boxing fan didn't find last nights show a great 3 hours entertainment.

Bet Greg didn't.

Anyway, I refuse to be a Prizefighter fan until I get my tshirt :bart

[GazOC]

Bet Greg didn't.

Anyway, I refuse to be a Prizefighter fan until I get my tshirt :bart

Greg would have Casey DQ'd in the first round for ineffectual ring generalship.

And yep, fuck 'em till I get my T-Shirt. The whole series is an abomination against the noble art (until I get my T-Shirt).

[JonOli]

I watched one, the HW one, thought it OK (just about) - overall though, I haven't bothered to tune in... just never drew my interest...

[king s]

I put hit as a enjoy the prizefighter tourneys.Mostly well matched and alot of twists and turns.

[AndrewFFC]

Its good stuff, meant I got friday AND saturday night boxing on sky this weekend too.

[antcull]

Timely bump.

Who voted shit and is loving this? :yep

[Bad Dog]

This is the only decent one I can think off.

[roe]

Timely bump.

Who voted shit and is loving this? :yep

:lol:

[Beeston Brawler]

This is easily the best one.

[will4009]

this has got to be one of the best prizefighters yet.

[antcull]

Thought Caseys one was just as good...certainly the 2 best ones to date.

[Surgical]

Belter Prizefighter. What we needed after last weekend's joke.

[kosaros]

Thought Caseys one was just as good...certainly the 2 best ones to date.

Agreed. Murray-Renda is still the best fight in Prizefighter history IMO though :yep

[bailey]

I liked it at first but have grown bored of it, more a case of curiosity. I understand where the thread starter is coming from, you can just end up watching to guys just bar brawling rather than boxing. Im not a fan of prizefighter

[Dexter]

I've never really been a fan of this tournament, purely because jokers like Sprott and Harrison have seen it as a springboard to world domination, which t obviously isn't. It's basically the boxing equivalent of penalty shoot outs. Having said that, tonight's prizefighter was far and away the best to date. The calibre of the fighters involved was largely excellent. The inclusion of Sykes definitely added credibility. As a fellow scouser, i have to say Derry Matthews stole the show tonight. Okay, he didn't win, but he's put himself back in the domestic picture, and he can take a lot of heart from his performance tonight.

[Grant1]

I think it's shit
20a87 ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Akers ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), ApatheticLeader ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), BALDOYLE BOXING ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Beeston Brawler ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Bodysnatcher ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Bonavena25 ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Boom_Boom ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Buggo ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), dannylatics ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), David UK ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), davidjay ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), djoc175 ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), DON1 ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), doug.ie ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), eborted_l ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), fininan ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), foreverleeds ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Godfather ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), HONDA2006 ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), JIM KELLY ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Johnboy2007 ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), JonOli ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Juan Calot ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), kayjay ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), leazes_lad ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Lee Mc ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), LHL ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Losfer_Words ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Lurkio ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Mandanda ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), mckay_89 ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), MickeyBlueEyess ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Mr. V.I.P. ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), nicofly ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), nip102 ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), NSFW ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), PatrickP ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), peterh ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Puffinmuncher ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), RichT ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Roberto ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), robpalmer135 ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), royalt0208 ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Ryuuzaki ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), ShaneTheSherrif ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), slip&counter ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Solid Chin ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), T.J.Lefthooker ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), TFFP ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), The Blackout ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), threethirteen ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), ultimate buzz ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), under the wire ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), WATERBOY ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Welly ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), will4009 ([Only registered and activated users can see links])

:nono:tong

[Roberto]

I voted 'shit' on this poll, but I've actually become a convert now. Last night was the first one I've looked forward to, and I really enjoyed the whole thing.

I think I voted immediately after the one where Herbie Hide pulled out because of a cut. That one was proper shit, but it's got a lot better - fewer mismatches now.

[Vano-Irons]

I like it. Of course with the set up we did get some scrappy fights but sometimes we get some good action. Is it the future of boxing? Of course not. But it gives youngers and old veterans alike the chance to develop their career over night. Look at Audley, he wins prizefighter then gets a European title shot. Great way to boost a career.

[hagman1989]

lower wieghts will always trump the higher weights (ok there have been a few let downs) the heavy weights and cruisers are just over-weight and hug after 1 minute - utter fucking shit

[rooq]

i think most people thought this would be a bit of a fad and die a fairly quick death but it has held its own on the most part.

some of the shows have been shit, but i think the difference is now higher profile boxers are willing to use prizefighter as a means to resurrect or kickstart their careers, so you are getting better quality participants.

[ishy]

Fucking shit, British champions should not take part :fire

Seriously though, last nights and the Super Bantam one were brilliant. The HW ones are getting boring now but if you get the exciting guys at the lower weights then it's great.

[LP_1985]

Fucking shit, British champions should not take part :fire

:hey

im looking foward to the re-match tho

[hagman1989]

Fucking shit, British champions should not take part :fire

wheres this come from is sykes a mate or did a huge bet go down , or was he one of your picks in the prediction league

[LP_1985]

wheres this come from is sykes a mate or did a huge bet go down , or was he one of your picks in the prediction league

ishy's local role model

[ishy]

ishy's local role model

:lol:

He's the only decent boxer from round my end.

[whuiron1]

they should keep to the lower weights and maybe put 1 heavy weight comp out a year

[joegrundy]

the lower weights are good, HW and CW are not.

[KingCobra]

It was very entertaining last night.

[fatcity]

Barry Hearn is a terrific promoter.:thumbsup

[NSFW]

Loved the recent effort...hopefully more of a similar standard when the next one comes around.

[richard mossley]

Prizefighter is the way
forward in life


Seemingly so.

[The Batkilt]

I don't think it's innovative as such, but I do enjoy it. I agree that it partly caters to casuals just seeking to watch a violent scrap-up, but it also caters to hardcore fans too - plus some of those casuals will hopefully be enticed into watching more boxing.

If I wanted to get a mate into boxing I'd show them an edition of Prizefighter before any 12 round world title bout.