Macklin v Ghevor OFF!

[slapbangwhallop]

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[kosaros]

:verysad

[Bodysnatcher]

Was really looking forward to this one.

[Wiirdo]

Fucking hell. Macklin's getting pulled out of all his fucking fights.

[anjawnaymiz]

what happened?
this was macklins big move towards the big time if he won this, unless pavlik or sturm have guranteed him a shot?

[king s]

Maybe frank was right and hatton is gettin rid of him because of how much he was losing on macklin.

[ImElvis666]

Maybe frank was right and hatton is gettin rid of him because of how much he was losing on macklin.

He broke his nose sparring. :-(

[king s]

He broke his nose sparring. :-(

Is he still gona fighting under hatton?

[BigEars]

Fucking hell. Macklin's getting pulled out of all his fucking fights.

Not really, the last time it was Pirog that pulled out not Macklin and the time before(when Barker was made British mandatory for Macklin's title), Macklin pulled out to face Asikainen.

[ImElvis666]

Is he still gona fighting under hatton?

No idea mate. I haven't got the inside info. Was there rumours of him leaving Hatton or something?

[king s]

Yeah frank ****** made comments saying it looks like macklin has fought he last fight under hatton.

[slapbangwhallop]

Yeah frank ****** made comments saying it looks like macklin has fought he last fight under hatton.

afaik he still has 2 fights left on the contract.

[Mazallan]

Hopefully he gets back in the ring soon.

[TFFP]

Macklin might have dodged a bullet...

[Tony Bellew]

Macklin might have dodged a bullet...


My thoughts exactly....

[Mazallan]

If Macklin wants to make an impression at world level he needs to be fighting and beating guys like Ghevor no avoiding the bullet...

[Tony Bellew]

If Macklin wants to make an impression at world level he needs to be fighting and beating guys like Ghevor no avoiding the bullet...


I agree I just can't understand why he doesn't fight Barker?? Beating Barker has to move him close to a world title shot?? He'll be fighting an unbeaten fighter an he'll also get a very good payday fighting Barker too!!

[Beeston Brawler]

No wonder Americans always take the piss out of British boxing :-(

Always the path of weakest resistance, cherry pick a weak champion, a few easy defences then get embarrassed on their big payday.

[vick_ramalot]

yesterday Gevor came up with the news that he won the court with Universum and is ready willing and able to take the fight and today Macklin is injured.. what a coincidence

[Tony Bellew]

yesterday Gevor came up with the news that he won the court with Universum and is ready willing and able to take the fight and today Macklin is injured.. what a coincidence

Sounds like the truth is coming out the woodwork...:patsch

[wrimc]

Its possible they want Roach to work on him a bit before he really starts stepping up the ladder, he does seem to be in limbo at the the moment though. He might end up goin the way of Jamie Moore looking good at European level then being left in limbo wth a possible title shot hanging around then face domestic oppostion (Barker) and lose everything he built up. I still feels sorry for Mooresy

[icemax]

I still feels sorry for Mooresy

I do, he seems like a great kid, but if you aren't good enough at the weight you aren't good enough

[slapbangwhallop]

I agree I just can't understand why he doesn't fight Barker?? Beating Barker has to move him close to a world title shot?? He'll be fighting an unbeaten fighter an he'll also get a very good payday fighting Barker too!!

Sounds like the truth is coming out the woodwork...:patsch

Sounds like you have an issue with Macklin!

A. Barker! fuuck Barker! Do you think Macklin or his team or fans are interested Barker? They and he are more interested in a world title fight and if anyone at lower level was to get a fight with Macklin they would want to see him in with Lee or Duddy!!

If you want to know what Macklin thinks or Barker then have a read of this (just swap the $ sign for an 'S' in scene) [Only registered and activated users can see links]$cene.com/?m=show&id=22427

B. Sounds like the truth - are you disputing that Macklin has a broken nose??

p.s. classy celebration last weekend! :roll:

['Ben']

Alot of negitive assumptions with you lot ain't there?

[Mazallan]

Why would Macklin be interested in fighting a dangerous opponent now he is near world title range. He is best off fighting a few OAP's and guys no one has heard about and nagging an Interim title.

[kosaros]

Sounds like you have an issue with Macklin!

A. Barker! fuuck Barker! Do you think Macklin or his team or fans are interested Barker? They and he are more interested in a world title fight and if anyone at lower level was to get a fight with Macklin they would want to see him in with Lee or Duddy!!

If you want to know what Macklin thinks or Barker then have a read of this (just swap the $ sign for an 'S' in scene) [Only registered and activated users can see links]$cene.com/?m=show&id=22427

B. Sounds like the truth - are you disputing that Macklin has a broken nose??

p.s. classy celebration last weekend! :roll:

:pop

['Ben']

:pop


Get to work!!

[slapbangwhallop]

Alot of negitive assumptions with you lot ain't there?

fuuckin right there is!

Maybe Macklin hasnt done everything that other fighters have like winning the salubrious, prestigious, highly vaunted Commonwealth title but maybe some day he will get there.

Here is a wee picture I took! Enjoy - he did!

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[Cliff Spab]

Sounds like you have an issue with Macklin!

A. Barker! fuuck Barker! Do you think Macklin or his team or fans are interested Barker? They and he are more interested in a world title fight and if anyone at lower level was to get a fight with Macklin they would want to see him in with Lee or Duddy!!

If you want to know what Macklin thinks or Barker then have a read of this (just swap the $ sign for an 'S' in scene) [Only registered and activated users can see links]$cene.com/?m=show&id=22427

B. Sounds like the truth - are you disputing that Macklin has a broken nose??

p.s. classy celebration last weekend! :roll:
tony bellew just giving his opinion nothing to do with a issue with the lad and that what makes me laugh about sacarstic comments i.e the bellew celebration so what he went abit mad he just won his first title and emotions were running high you probably never laced a glove up in your life or if you did were not good enough to be in a position to win a belt

[slapbangwhallop]

tony bellew just giving his opinion nothing to do with a issue with the lad and that what makes me laugh about sacarstic comments i.e the bellew celebration so what he went abit mad he just won his first title and emotions were running high you probably never laced a glove up in your life or if you did were not good enough to be in a position to win a belt

The sweet scent of hypocrisy - nice!

Thanks for your support and comments regarding my sporting prowess - finally someone is acknowledging it. :good

If Tony was basing his opinion on even the slightest modicum of fact then far enough but he didnt - he insinuated that Macklin was faking an injury to get out of a fight. Well is out of order to be honest.

But hey maybe Macklin faked a broken nose so he could come back Brum and celebrate St. Patricks Day with his mates! :nut

[gasman]

Sounds like you have an issue with Macklin!

A. Barker! fuuck Barker! Do you think Macklin or his team or fans are interested Barker? They and he are more interested in a world title fight and if anyone at lower level was to get a fight with Macklin they would want to see him in with Lee or Duddy!!

If you want to know what Macklin thinks or Barker then have a read of this (just swap the $ sign for an 'S' in scene) [Only registered and activated users can see links]$cene.com/?m=show&id=22427

B. Sounds like the truth - are you disputing that Macklin has a broken nose??

p.s. classy celebration last weekend! :roll:
:lol::lol:

Slappy - you are up early - it must be about 5am over their now. Have a good Paddy's day:good

[slapbangwhallop]

:lol::lol:

Slappy - you are up early - it must be about 5am over their now. Have a good Paddy's day:good

just puttin a few Brits in their place whilst the missus is in the shower before I paint the Big Apple green!

Here is a wee picture from yesterday - he had plenty to say about Macklin as well!!

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[gasman]

just puttin a few Britis in there place whilst the missus is in the shower before I paint the Big Apple green!

Here is a wee picture from yesterday - he had plenty to say about Macklin as well!!

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Great shots - hope you got some updates on Lee's next fight (hopefully in Ireland):good

[slapbangwhallop]

Great shots - hope you got some updates on Lee's next fight (hopefully in Ireland):good

;)

[icemax]

just puttin a few Brits in their place whilst the missus is in the shower before I paint the Big Apple green!

Here is a wee picture from yesterday - he had plenty to say about Macklin as well!!



Shouldn't you be doing what all decent Irishmen do on this day i.e. get raring pissed whilst celebrating the life of a decent Englishman :deal

BTW, great photo of AL, happy St Josephs day :thumbsup

[gasman]

Shouldn't you be doing what all decent Irishmen do on this day i.e. get raring pissed whilst celebrating the life of a decent Englishman :deal

BTW, great photo of AL, happy St Josephs day :thumbsup

If, as you say, St Patricks Day was a celebration of an Englishman it would be as popular as St George's Day :lol:

[ontheup]

tony bellew just giving his opinion nothing to do with a issue with the lad and that what makes me laugh about sacarstic comments i.e the bellew celebration so what he went abit mad he just won his first title and emotions were running high you probably never laced a glove up in your life or if you did were not good enough to be in a position to win a belt


Cliff shut the fuck up mate. everyone is entitled to their opinion including Tony and he can take critisim good and bad, so do not feel the need to stick up for him with a line like this "you probably never laced a glove up in your life or if you did were not good enough to be in a position to win a belt" because it makes u look like a cunt.

[StevenB]

handbags:lol:

[Kelly green]

Was looking forward to this hopefully it was just postponed and they fight in may or so.

[Mazallan]

Really can not wait til Macklin fights again. Very impressive recently and hopefully the next opponent will test him and be a real threat.

[Ezekiel]

Tony,
No disrespect at all mate, but you do often come over as Mr ******'s mouthpiece.
Never a bad word for a ****** fighter, always a bad word for xyz's fighter.
Macklin has broken his nose in training.
Shit happens.

[ontheup]

Really can not wait til Macklin fights again. Very impressive recently and hopefully the next opponent will test him and be a real threat.

Your avatars are getting better all the time :lol::good

[maniac]

did tickets ever go on sale for this....hmmmm

[Jack Dempsey]

How long could a broken nose keep Macklin out for potentially?

[ImElvis666]

I agree I just can't understand why he doesn't fight Barker?? Beating Barker has to move him close to a world title shot?? He'll be fighting an unbeaten fighter an he'll also get a very good payday fighting Barker too!!

There is a simple answer to that. Macklin is after a world title. Darren Barker isn't highly ranked. Whilst a win against Barker may improve his reputation in the eyes boxing fans it won't propel him through the ranks and bring him closer to a mandatory shot in the way Gevor would. You're a boxer, surely you understand his point of view. I'm sure if you manage to get in a similar position you would do the exact same.

On the "pay day" issue. A fight against Andy Lee or John Duddy would generate twice as much dosh. Barker should go and beat a top 30 boxer and get up the ranks. That way he has something to offer Macklin.

[zico2010]

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Andy Lee doing his bit to discourage stereotypes about the Irish & moustaches. :rofl

[Hooch]

Macklin needs one of these and to fight Darren Barker. FACT


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[slapbangwhallop]

Andy Lee doing his bit to discourage stereotypes about the Irish & moustaches. :rofl

:lol: You shudda seen the 5,000 firemen that marched past be in 5th Avenue today.

Macklin needs one of these and to fight Darren Barker. FACT


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he didnt need it for better fighters than the mockney hype job that Barker is. FUCCKIN FACT!!

[LHL]

Whens' your Lee interview going up slap and where is it going up?

[slapbangwhallop]

Cliff shut the fuck up mate. everyone is entitled to their opinion including Tony and he can take critisim good and bad, so do not feel the need to stick up for him with a line like this "you probably never laced a glove up in your life or if you did were not good enough to be in a position to win a belt" because it makes u look like a cunt.

If I cant have an opinion on Tony because I cant lace his gloves - then to be honest Tony should have a little 'ciúnas le do thoil' when it comes to the Tipperary Tornado!!

Lee or Duddy would be a drop in levels, they're arguably a level below Barker!

Think Macklin beats all three though if we're being honest. Duddy was poor the other night, Lee's been poor for a while now, and Barker, though the best of the bunch, has flaws that could be exploited by Macklin.

Tel - despite having a far more Irish name than me you are biased towards English fighters - I know you fight it but it shines through hombre.

If you think Barker is better than Duddy and Lee well again that highlights how misguided you are - and possibly how little you have seen of the two Irish fighters.

Barker is the bottom of the pile - he would get embarrassed like the oother two British hype jobs were against Collins!! You guys call the Yanks for ingorance and bias - you wanna fucckin listen to yerselves! Jokers!

[slapbangwhallop]

Whens' your Lee interview going up slap and where is it going up?

on holiday in the 212 NYC at the moment hombre!!!

will put something together next week

[LHL]

on holiday in the 212 NYC at the moment hombre!!!

will put something together next week

Cheers Slap i'll probably see it in the Irish thread

Have a good one anyways :good

[slapbangwhallop]

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[Brummy1976]

The sweet scent of hypocrisy - nice!

Thanks for your support and comments regarding my sporting prowess - finally someone is acknowledging it. :good

If Tony was basing his opinion on even the slightest modicum of fact then far enough but he didnt - he insinuated that Macklin was faking an injury to get out of a fight. Well is out of order to be honest.

But hey maybe Macklin faked a broken nose so he could come back Brum and celebrate St. Patricks Day with his mates! :nutTo be honest, you are getting ahead of yourself here are'nt you. Sounds like your the one with the problem with bellew.......

[Tony Bellew]

Tony,
No disrespect at all mate, but you do often come over as Mr ******'s mouthpiece.
Never a bad word for a ****** fighter, always a bad word for xyz's fighter.
Macklin has broken his nose in training.
Shit happens.


Alldue respect mate, Barker ain't a FW fighter just like John Murray ain't who I rate very highly, Along with George Groves and I rate David Price as possibly the best heavyweight in Europe another one who ain't a FW fighter.. I think David Haye is the best thing to happen to British Boxing since Naz, Another non FW man and I also believe Barker deserves his shot, Nothing worse than seeing 2 of the country's top men dodge each other,

I simply say this because by all accounts Macklin who I know is struggling for an opponent and Barker has happily said he'll come in!! Why take a third or fourth choice opponent when in fact you can make everyone happy and make a right few quid for yourself in the process?? To be totally honest I can't believe the match ain't been made, It's as appealing a match as any at the min, Boxer Vs Puncher!! Do you not agree??

[Tony Bellew]

P.S I never once stated that Macklin pulled out? I know Macklin on a personal level and 1 thing he ain't is a bottle job.The lad would fight anyone, As far as I was aware I thought 3 different opponents pulled out of the fight against him, Put's that one to bed???

:good

[ontheup]

If I cant have an opinion on Tony because I cant lace his gloves - then to be honest Tony should have a little 'ciúnas le do thoil' when it comes to the Tipperary Tornado!!



Tel - despite having a far more Irish name than me you are biased towards English fighters - I know you fight it but it shines through hombre.

If you think Barker is better than Duddy and Lee well again that highlights how misguided you are - and possibly how little you have seen of the two Irish fighters.

Barker is the bottom of the pile - he would get embarrassed like the oother two British hype jobs were against Collins!! You guys call the Yanks for ingorance and bias - you wanna fucckin listen to yerselves! Jokers!

BTW that wasn't me who wrote that :good

[Tony Bellew]

I've never once said I didn't want Macklin to fight either Duddy or Lee. I actually think Lee could beat Mack if Im honest.. From my own personal point of view though I'd like to see him fight Barker as both have had a lot of exposure on these shores.. Also guys it don't bother me what's written and by who, You are entitled to your own opinions like everybody else..:good

[slapbangwhallop]

To be honest, you are getting ahead of yourself here are'nt you. Sounds like your the one with the problem with bellew.......

what possible issue would/could I have with Bellew - never met him but intend on going up to Arnie's in a week or so to interview Fun Time.

I think a couple of his comments with regards this topic are incorrect - hardly makes it a personal issue!

[Bracken]

Keep up the good work slappy :good

[barry big balls]

Bolox to that was looking forward to this one.........

[BigEars]

If I cant have an opinion on Tony because I cant lace his gloves - then to be honest Tony should have a little 'ciúnas le do thoil' when it comes to the Tipperary Tornado!!

Easy now I'm not letting people take my future nickname without a fight, Macklin will have to fight me for it if he wants it ;)

Tony this isn't the 3rd or 4th opponent that has pulled out. Originally it was meant to be Macklin v Pirog but the Russian pulled out and then it was meant to be Macklin v Gevor but Macklin has pulled out. That's only 2 fights and in one of them it was Macklin who's had to withdraw so it's not like their looking for another opponent.

Both Pirog and Gevor make more sense than Barker, they're better fighters and ranked higher with both the sanctioning bodies and in the opinion of boxing fans World wide. Not that Barker isn't a fine fighter, he is and was it Gevor that pulled out here, I think Darren would of made the perfect replacement.

However Darren is severely untested against quality opposition and at the moment if he's going to get himself a fight with Macklin he'll need a few big wins. Unlike slappy I'd fancy Barker to get the better of Duddy or Lee, but he'd come up well short if he were to match up with Macklin.

[dominic1234]

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Fedor and Dmitry Chudinov? :think

Pretty good fighters, especially Fedor.

[Tony Bellew]

I've said from day 1 I fancy Mack to knock Barker out I just wanna see it, He do Duddy however I feel Lee is a smart fighter and would fight to his strengths.. It won't be long till these matches take place, 1 thing I'll say for Macklin he needs stability in hos coaching roles..:good

[Brummy1976]

I've said from day 1 I fancy Mack to knock Barker out I just wanna see it, He do Duddy however I feel Lee is a smart fighter and would fight to his strengths.. It won't be long till these matches take place, 1 thing I'll say for Macklin he needs stability in hos coaching roles..:goodMacklin really does need to settle with a trainer, its ridiculous how many hes gone through in his career. Gallagher seemed just right for him.Duddy macklin would be a war while it lasted imo macklin taking it.

[Tony Bellew]

Macklin really does need to settle with a trainer, its ridiculous how many hes gone through in his career. Gallagher seemed just right for him.Duddy macklin would be a war while it lasted imo macklin taking it.

I think Macklin would really hurt Duddy. Macklin has a fantastic chin so I don't see Duddy hurting him, I think Mack would really struggle with Lee for some reason though. I think the Barker fight would be entertaining until a dramatic end came..:good

I definitly believe he needs stability in the coaching roles!! I don't know why or understand why he left Gallagher??

[slapbangwhallop]

I think Macklin would really hurt Duddy. Macklin has a fantastic chin so I don't see Duddy hurting him, I think Mack would really struggle with Lee for some reason though. I think the Barker fight would be entertaining until a dramatic end came..:good

I definitly believe he needs stability in the coaching roles!! I don't know why or understand why he left Gallagher??

availablity of sparring was the reason given.

[Brummy1976]

I think Macklin would really hurt Duddy. Macklin has a fantastic chin so I don't see Duddy hurting him, I think Mack would really struggle with Lee for some reason though. I think the Barker fight would be entertaining until a dramatic end came..:good

I definitly believe he needs stability in the coaching roles!! I don't know why or understand why he left Gallagher??I like macklin, but his loyalty needs checking. Theres an excuse for every trainer hes had, i could probably name 10 and hes what, 27.

[Brummy1976]

I think Macklin would really hurt Duddy. Macklin has a fantastic chin so I don't see Duddy hurting him, I think Mack would really struggle with Lee for some reason though. I think the Barker fight would be entertaining until a dramatic end came..:good

I definitly believe he needs stability in the coaching roles!! I don't know why or understand why he left Gallagher?? I dont hink hes going to get alot of attention of roach either with the stars his got in his gym !

[Kelly green]

Will macklin get stripped or what? i mean he hasnt defended his title since he won it so there must be a limit of cancelling and dodging fights one can get away with?

[ollyc]

Will macklin get stripped or what? i mean he hasnt defended his title since he won it so there must be a limit of cancelling and dodging fights one can get away with?

He's only pulled out of one fight; it was Pirog who withdrew initially which is why Gevor got the nod to fight Macklin.
I don't understand the shit fighters get when they withdraw with legitmate injuries.

[Kelly green]

He's only pulled out of one fight; it was Pirog who withdrew initially which is why Gevor got the nod to fight Macklin.
I don't understand the shit fighters get when they withdraw with legitmate injuries.
Im from ireland and i want to see macklin do well, i just want to know how long can he hold on to the EBU strap before he forced to give it up if he does not fight his mandatorys ? no insult or shit meant from me.

[ollyc]

Im from ireland and i want to see macklin do well, i just want to know how long can he hold on to the EBU strap before he forced to give it up if he does not fight his mandatorys ? no insult or shit meant from me.

He won't get stripped - he's barely held the strap for six months.
Look at how many times Baysangurov fucked over Jamie Moore.
Pulling out of one fight won't bother the EBU.

[Northern Ninja]

I think Macklin would really hurt Duddy. Macklin has a fantastic chin so I don't see Duddy hurting him, I think Mack would really struggle with Lee for some reason though. I think the Barker fight would be entertaining until a dramatic end came..:good

I definitly believe he needs stability in the coaching roles!! I don't know why or understand why he left Gallagher??

I also believe Macklin would spank Duddy, I think it'd be a very short fight. I don't agree about Lee though, he hangs his chin in the air, moves back in straight lines and holds his hands too low. I think Lee is the worst 'prospect' I've seen in a long time.


Macklin v Barker is a 50-50 fight in my opinion. Barker will improve as he steps up in class.

[barry big balls]

I also believe Macklin would spank Duddy, I think it'd be a very short fight. I don't agree about Lee though, he hangs his chin in the air, moves back in straight lines and holds his hands too low. I think Lee is the worst 'prospect' I've seen in a long time.


Macklin v Barker is a 50-50 fight in my opinion. Barker will improve as he steps up in class.
Yea i agree that andy lee is rubbish , barker should fight him would be an easy win for him and decent scalp on the european scene.....