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With the continuing success of Irish professional boxing, the promoter Brian Peters has secured a TV deal with RTE which will show more live fights on the Irish terrestrial channel. These broadcasts will include Andy Lee, John Duddy and the return of Bernard Dunne.Paul McCloskey is also on the verge of fighting for the British title.
Also Peters is in talks with Ray Hatton [father and manager of Ricky], to bring the Hitman over to Dublin to fight in a major promtion in the summer.This would be huge for Irish boxing, to a have a star of Hattons magnatude boxing on Irish soil.
Is there any Irish fight fans out there that want to help to contribute to this thread. We can make it a forum within a forum. It obviously has to be about Irish Boxing. We can keep each other informed about what's the latest going on in the wonderful world of Irish professional and amateur boxing. Basically all you have to do is read the papers or other web-sites, and pass on anything you deem relevant.
Slan Ardy
Hello lads, I will get the show on the road, so to speak.
Andy Lee next fight could be in Limerick on the 2nd Febuary. This will be another Brian Peters Promotion, and the bout will be shown live on RTE2. A perspective opponent could be, no other than Howard Eastman. Obvious comparisons will be made between the Duddy performance and how Lee deals with the 37 year old former European,Commonwealth and British champion, and world title challenger.
Slan Ardy
Irish boxing?
That title made me laugh. Do they use their feet?
Hehe. Sorry, Irish dudes. I fuckin love you, but anyway.
I'll get me coat.
You will be eating your words, once Lee takes the title from Pavlik.
Caper
12-20-2007, 05:02 PM
Whats this segregation on the net?
Druid
12-20-2007, 05:07 PM
I was well impressed with the couple of fights I have seen Lee fight.
I will likely be in Ireland in Feb. if it is at the same time I will definitely go to this fight it I can get a ticket. It is great that RTE has simulcast the fights on the net recently, I am beginning to think this internet thing might catch on.
It,s not segregation. Any one can contribute.Whats this segregation on the net?
iceman
12-20-2007, 06:43 PM
It,s not segregation. Any one can contribute.
Ardybo - its about time you joined the forum but make sure you leave that fucker slutter behind.:good
Lee has the potential to go all the way. Manny Steward [Lees trainer] has Pavlik in his sights and believes Lee to be a superstar of the future.uote=Druid]I was well impressed with the couple of fights I have seen Lee fight.
I will likely be in Ireland in Feb. if it is at the same time I will definitely go to this fight it I can get a ticket. It is great that RTE has simulcast the fights on the net recently, I am beginning to think this internet thing might catch on.[/quote]
rendog67
12-20-2007, 06:58 PM
ardy keep up the good work
Iceman, How are yeah man. Old slutter been very quiet lately. He called me an orangeman.Do you live in America. Will you be able to contribute to this thread in an Irish-American capacity.
rendog67
12-20-2007, 07:01 PM
im an irish american
Get involved. We have all information to exchange.
ardy keep up the good work
pipe wrenched
12-20-2007, 07:09 PM
I have grown interested in Irish boxing, mainly because RTE is cool enough to broadcast their fights live on the internet. I was really starting to like Bernard Dunne, but there's been no news of him lately. It's fun watching Irelands fights on RTE, being completely truthful I've never seen a dull fight they show. Duddy's fun to watch and they showed Andy Lee last week. Who is the other Middle Weight that is starting to shine (sorry can't remember his name) and I believe he fought on the undercard of the last Duddy fight they showed. He seemed like somebody fun to watch as well. As seen on RTE the Irish fans show up in big numbers to support their fighters and it's always a good show.
Where do you live Doyle. I'm from Belfast. Can you contribute to this thread. I too had tickets for McCullough-Martinez fight.
yeah I got a ticket to the martinez Mccullough fight and it was called off, humbug
I reckon Duddy should move to 154lbs also
But yeah man great for pro boxing to return in full swing, its been too too long
[The boxer your talking about is Mathew Macklin. He trains with Ricky Hatton. He's a great prospect.
quote=pipe wrenched]I have grown interested in Irish boxing, mainly because RTE is cool enough to broadcast their fights live on the internet. I was really starting to like Bernard Dunne, but there's been no news of him lately. It's fun watching Irelands fights on RTE, being completely truthful I've never seen a dull fight they show. Duddy's fun to watch and they showed Andy Lee last week. Who is the other Middle Weight that is starting to shine (sorry can't remember his name) and I believe he fought on the undercard of the last Duddy fight they showed. He seemed like somebody fun to watch as well. As seen on RTE the Irish fans show up in big numbers to support their fighters and it's always a good show.[/quote]
pipe wrenched
12-20-2007, 07:22 PM
[The boxer your talking about is Mathew Macklin. He trains with Ricky Hatton. He's a great prospect.
quote=pipe wrenched]I have grown interested in Irish boxing, mainly because RTE is cool enough to broadcast their fights live on the internet. I was really starting to like Bernard Dunne, but there's been no news of him lately. It's fun watching Irelands fights on RTE, being completely truthful I've never seen a dull fight they show. Duddy's fun to watch and they showed Andy Lee last week. Who is the other Middle Weight that is starting to shine (sorry can't remember his name) and I believe he fought on the undercard of the last Duddy fight they showed. He seemed like somebody fun to watch as well. As seen on RTE the Irish fans show up in big numbers to support their fighters and it's always a good show.[/quote]
Thank you!! Yes, Matthew Macklin had a damn good showing when I saw him on RTE. I sure hope they keep it up!!
Doyle, In my opinion Brian Peters will put Irish boxing on the Map. He's networking everywhere. Dublin will be the centre of this of Irish boxing for the forseeable future. Macklin is from Birmingham, but his parents are Irish.
Thats all right mate. Us Irish love our spuds [potatoes]. I eat spuds 3 times a day, 4 on Sunday.
thats cool we need more irish boxers and instead of giving them belts well give them a bowl filled with idaho patatoes im just joking im Irish american myself:hi:
greengloves
12-20-2007, 07:44 PM
really have a great feeling about dungiven boy paul mccloskey,although i am often concerned about his style,very unorthodox!felt gutted for haughian 2 weeks ago,was probably a fair decision though.
about duddy cuttin down to 154,not a bloody chance in hell,yea he stays around 170 out of fights and is always fit,but he doesnt have much more he could cut,middleweight is a much more profitable and interesting proposition.would be insane if peters could get duddy to the kings hall for march 16th/17th,lets just hope vanda doesnt cut him up!
macklin is very much irish,played for tipp u-21s hurling,great prospect and very similar to duddy,except he finds much more angles,i honestly think he'd beat duddy at this moment.
andy lee needs nobody else to say anything about him,hes doing all he can in the ring and im sure will be a superstar in the next 5 years!
well played to brian peter,its bringing passion and fire back into the irish person not seen since the days of collins and long may it continue to do so!
greengloves
12-20-2007, 07:45 PM
keep to derry proud john!
[I know Eamonn, we fought in the same amateur club Sacrad Heart, Belfast. I think he's retired, but he's now helping John Breen train the up and comeing stars in Breens Gym.quote=Doylexxx]lol
Wheres Emaon Magee , saw him fight live many times, last time against Takaloo, met him nice man, sad his on that losing streak, his leg injury looks scary up close[/quote]
I hear Duddy will be in Madison Square Garden on the 15th of March. Dont underestimate Duddy. I think he can make a real impact in world boxing, once he gets his defence in order.
keep to derry proud john!
Shamrock
12-20-2007, 08:21 PM
Doyle, In my opinion Brian Peters will put Irish boxing on the Map. He's networking everywhere. Dublin will be the centre of this of Irish boxing for the forseeable future. Macklin is from Birmingham, but his parents are Irish.
Is Hatton of irish stock, some one suggested that a while back on ESB.
Might make a differance to the way I feel about him.......:yep
greengloves
12-20-2007, 08:25 PM
Is Hatton of irish stock, some one suggested that a while back on ESB.
Might make a differance to the way I feel about him.......:yep
yeah his greatgrandparents emigrated bout 20 years after the famine to find work.
Shamrock
12-20-2007, 08:30 PM
yeah his greatgrandparents emigrated bout 20 years after the famine to find work.
Thanks, seems not many know this. So one sde of his ancestry is irish?
Great going then, needs to find an irish coach perhaps.. teach him to box. :smoke
Shamrock
12-20-2007, 08:32 PM
yeah his greatgrandparents emigrated bout 20 years after the famine to find work.
Does look it as well :good
Shamrock
12-20-2007, 08:34 PM
I think so Shamrock, somewhere down the line, looks it also
Meant that last one for you Doylexxx :D
SHAMROCK, Can you contribute anything about Irish or Irish-American boxers to this thread in the future. We need as much imput as possible.
Shamrock
12-20-2007, 09:03 PM
SHAMROCK, Can you contribute anything about Irish or Irish-American boxers to this thread in the future. We need as much imput as possible.
Haha, would if I could ardy, but I'm in New Zealand. Awesome seeing this thread tho. I'll do what I can from down under.
Does anyone know Phil Connor from Ringsport in Belfast? I'm recently getting boxing stuff from him. Great guy to work with.
RTE 2 is a great channel, I have seen Duddy and Lee for the 1st time thanks to it!
I brought John O'Sullivan out from Cork a couple of years back to make his debut to pro boxing in NZ, he won his fight at ABA Stadium in Auckland then went home and died in a car smash. The crowd loved John in Auckland, lot of irish here. I still keep in touch with his mom.
Sad story, broke me up. John had his last Christmas dinner with my wife and I. :think
Not all bad tho, John, like me, liked Murphys and Guinness. We hit a few bars when he was here.
I'm a big fan of Irish fighters on both sides of the pond. However, the day of the irish American fighter is over and im glad we can make a home for Irish fighters like Duddy and Lee. I go to all of Duddy's fights in Ny and the atmosphere is top notch. I also met Lee in a bar in Ny and he is a real gentleman. If he were based in a northeast city like Boston his popularity would be off the scales. If you guys have not see the clasjh between Irish American Micky Ward and Irishman from Liverpool Shea Neary you should definatly check io out its a toe to toe war. I hope Lee and Duddy keep up the winning tradition.
What do you guys think of Sean Mannion?
Shamrock, We need guys from Down-under to keep us up-dated about, the Irish, Irish-Australian or Irish-Kiwi fighters who are fighting there. I know Dublin duo Dean Bryne and Paul Griffin are fighting out of Sydney.
Shamrock, I lived in Sydney for a while, when I was younger. I had some great nights in the Irish bars there. The Mercantile was one of my favorite hunts.I remember one Sunday night rushing out the Merchantile, because I had to work in the morning and I needed to get the train home. As I came out of the bar, although I had seen this view before, it just dawned on me, f##k I'm in the other side of the world. The view was the Sydey bridge and the Opera House.It was a strange moment, fuelled by too, much too much drink.
Keep in touch Shamrock
Slan Ardy
Good to hear from you ML, I watched the Ward-Neary fight on Sky box office.I agree, it was a fantastic scrap. Duddy is makeing big waves in NY.I hope it continues and the Irish community stick with him. I was at his fight at the Kings Hall Belfast. 6500 in attendence. The atmosphere was electric. We are all hopeing he comes back soon.
ML, Could you come on to this thread again and share with us any info you acquire, about Irish or Irish-American fighters.
Slan Ardy
[I'm a big fan of Irish fighters on both sides of the pond. However, the day of the irish American fighter is over and im glad we can make a home for Irish fighters like Duddy and Lee. I go to all of Duddy's fights in Ny and the atmosphere is top notch. I also met Lee in a bar in Ny and he is a real gentleman. If he were based in a northeast city like Boston his popularity would be off the scales. If you guys have not see the clasjh between Irish American Micky Ward and Irishman from Liverpool Shea Neary you should definatly check io out its a toe to toe war. I hope Lee and Duddy keep up the winning tradition.[/quote]
What do you guys think of Sean Mannion?
I remember Sean Mannion well. I remember sitting up one Friday night in 1984 to watch Mannion fight Mike "The Body Snatcher" Macallum for the vacant light-middleweight title. although it was one way traffic for Mike, Mannion was a real tough nut.Hagler fought Hamsho on the same promotion that night.
Mannion now is back home in Mayo traianing pros at his gym. He trains new pro John Sweeney 2-0[1TKO] and the Trimlin brothers.
Slan Ardy
IRISH HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECT FIGHTS IN CORK
Lisburns 6ft 7" goliath Scott Belshaw has his first outing since his car accident in July of this year, when he boxes at Corks Neptune Stadium on January 26th.The unbeaten 22 year old prospect with 6 wins [5TKO] has had a frustrating 6 months while he waited for his broken kneecap to heal and is eager to "push on" with his career, and maintain a busy schedule for 2008.
Former professional boxer Paschal Collins [brother of Steve] throws his hat into the "promotional ring", when he promotes for the first time. Paschal also trains and manages Billy Walsh, who headlines this show.
Walsh a Corkonian, fights Belfasts James Gorman for the vacant Irish welterweight title.
Dublin duo Jonathon "The Thunderbolt" O' Brien and undefeated Patrick Hyland, along with Cork welterweight newcomer Gary O'Sullivan make up the rest of the undercard.
Slan Ardy
IDENTICAL TWINS SLUG IT OUT FOR IRISH TITLE
Identical twins Gavin and Graham Keating from the Staint Savior club Dublin, made history when they fought each other in the final of the featherweight category in the Irish Intermediate amateur boxing championships on the 7th December. Gavin Keating also the under 21 champion defeated Graham 16-2. Both boys have a bright future ahead of them.
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An interview with Birmingham-Irish middleweight prospect Matt Macklin
Healy
12-22-2007, 02:12 PM
Dia duit Ardy mo chara, cen sceal? Conas tá tú?
Is breá liom RTE boxing.
Slan
Sorry Healy, I haven't spoke the national language since my school days, and that was a long time ago. But do you enjoy the boxing on RTE.
Dia duit Ardy mo chara, cen sceal? Conas tá tú?
Is breá liom RTE boxing.
Slan
iceman
12-22-2007, 03:21 PM
Iceman, How are yeah man. Old slutter been very quiet lately. He called me an orangeman.Do you live in America. Will you be able to contribute to this thread in an Irish-American capacity.
Ardybo i moved to Chicago 13 years ago to play hurling and liked it alot so i stayed.Its a great city but nothing beats student life in Belfast:nut
I've seen both Lee and Duddy fight out here and IMO Lee looks much better.Duddy is tough but limited, he should fight Pavlik asap and get a big payday.He won't win but he will make it tough on Pavlik while it lasts.I think the sky is the limit for Lee but there no need to rush things:good
The general consensus among the experts would concur with your views. But Lee hasn't proven himself in the heart department yet.
That was a good guess you made about me being from Ardoyne or Ard Eoin.
Ardybo i moved to Chicago 13 years ago to play hurling and liked it alot so i stayed.Its a great city but nothing beats student life in Belfast:nut
I've seen both Lee and Duddy fight out here and IMO Lee looks much better.Duddy is tough but limited, he should fight Pavlik asap and get a big payday.He won't win but he will make it tough on Pavlik while it lasts.I think the sky is the limit for Lee but there no need to rush things:good
Healy
12-22-2007, 11:43 PM
Sorry Healy, I haven't spoke the national language since my school days, and that was a long time ago. But do you enjoy the boxing on RTE.
No hssle, all it said was, 'Ardy my friend, whats the story? How are you? I love RTE myself'
Andy Lee is now our #1 prospect!
Hello Healy, my pal Iceman thanks the same, but as I told him, Lee is yet to prove himself in the way Duddy has. Duddy has had 2 tough fights [Campos and Eastman]. In both these contests, Duddy had "to suck it up" to win, Lee is yet to encounter a contest like that, and until he does and comes through it successfully, then I will consider him our best prospect.
Where abouts in Ireland do you live?
No hssle, all it said was, 'Ardy my friend, whats the story? How are you? I love RTE myself'
Andy Lee is now our #1 prospect!
Shamrock
12-23-2007, 03:24 AM
Hello Healy, my pal Iceman thanks the same, but as I told him, Lee is yet to prove himself in the way Duddy has. Duddy has had 2 tough fights [Campos and Eastman]. In both these contests, Duddy had "to suck it up" to win, Lee is yet to encounter a contest like that, and until he does and comes through it successfully, then I will consider him our best prospect.
Thats just about where it is too ardy, same thinking as myself. I consider Lee had an easier run in his last fight while Duddy did impress me with Eastman. Don't get me wrong, Andy Lee fought a beautiful fight and made it easy for himself.....thing is, he looks so damn young! It will be interesting to see how he takes a few punchs. Nice these two are not in the same weight as yet, they don't have to fight each other despite Manny Stewards ramblings.
HI, Shamrock. Who do you think will win if Green and Mundine fight again.
Thats just about where it is too ardy, same thinking as myself. I consider Lee had an easier run in his last fight while Duddy did impress me with Eastman. Don't get me wrong, Andy Lee fought a beautiful fight and made it easy for himself.....thing is, he looks so damn young! It will be interesting to see how he takes a few punchs. Nice these two are not in the same weight as yet, they don't have to fight each other despite Manny Stewards ramblings.
John Duddy's fight 2nd Febuary has been postponed. His next fight is scheduled for 15th March. Then according to Bob Arum, Duddy will fight Pavlik in June.
Shamrock
12-23-2007, 01:56 PM
HI, Shamrock. Who do you think will win if Green and Mundine fight again.
Hey ardy, I don't really think Green wants to fight Mundine again. He was just making noise to attract attention to the fact to Australians that he is the WBA Light heavyweight champ not Mundine. He sticks that up Mundine as well. He would have a chance with Mundine if Mundine has impaired vision, otherwise he gets beat again. I like Green and I hoped he would win last time these two fought, but Mundine is something else and has too many smarts. Green should make money while he has the belt, but don't risk it with Mundine unless he has to.
Hi Shamrock, Green looks a lot stronger at Light-heavy, i think the extra poundage suits him.
Mundine been calling out Calzaghe. Those two could have a great scrap.
Hey ardy, I don't really think Green wants to fight Mundine again. He was just making noise to attract attention to the fact to Australians that he is the WBA Light heavyweight champ not Mundine. He sticks that up Mundine as well. He would have a chance with Mundine if Mundine has impaired vision, otherwise he gets beat again. I like Green and I hoped he would win last time these two fought, but Mundine is something else and has too many smarts. Green should make money while he has the belt, but don't risk it with Mundine unless he has to.
Shamrock
12-23-2007, 04:43 PM
Yeah, Mundine and Calzaghe would be mighty but Mundine would want two good eyes.
Got to agree, Green does look way stronger in his natural weight. Mundine has ability but not enough power to stop Green. Strange that Mundine has so much class for a boxer that never ventured into the amateur ranks. Maybe his da coached him as a kid?.
I have more than a passing interest in Australian boxing. When I lived in Sydney I used to read a boxing magazine called Fist. it was agreat read.
Yeah, Mundine and Calzaghe would be mighty but Mundine would want two good eyes.
Got to agree, Green does look way stronger in his natural weight. Mundine has ability but not enough power to stop Green. Strange that Mundine has so much class for a boxer that never ventured into the amateur ranks. Maybe his da coached him as a kid?.
Big Ears
12-23-2007, 05:08 PM
I hadn't noticed this thread till now . Brian Peters has been working wonders for boxing in Ireland , his partnership with Bernard Dunne brought a revival and getting RTE on board helped grab the publics attention .
Some of the ratings RTE have gotten for fights is fantastic(Dunne got over 250,000 after midnight while fighting an Argentinian journeyman in Italy and well over half a million watched his fights with Pickering and Martinez) .
I assume Duddy and Lee have gotten good viewing figures too(otherwise RTE wouldn't have made a deal for an increased number of cards) .
With its popularity here Ireland could easily become one of Europe's hotspots for boxing , only trailing the larger markets of Germany , Italy , France and the UK .
Shamrock
12-23-2007, 05:16 PM
RTE2 is awesome, I was able to see Duddy and Lee for the 1st time.
I get the news from RTE daily as well, good to hear the 'talk' while I am playing.
goldenboy
12-23-2007, 07:13 PM
great to see irish boxing with so much potential...
love andy lee, champion in the making..
is mc cullough _ martinez still going ahead
greengloves
12-23-2007, 07:25 PM
great to see irish boxing with so much potential...
love andy lee, champion in the making..
is mc cullough _ martinez still going ahead
lol just read this mate.absolute joke!
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Although Martinez was wrong to come in above the agreed weight. It was a non-title fight, and he only came in 1 3/4 over weight. No one asked McCullough to come 4 lbs below the weight. I'm a McCullough fan, but Wayne and his wife made complete fools of themselves at the weight-in, when they started argueing with a well respected 78 year old journalist called Jack Magowan. At one point during the arguement McCullough actually pushed the senior citizen.Disgraceful behavior.
lol just read this mate.absolute joke!
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Merry christmas to all the fight fans out there.
UP THE IRISH
[ I'm a bit pissed]
pipe wrenched
12-25-2007, 12:13 PM
Hello Ardy, is there any news at all of Bernard Dunne?? I have heard nothing since he got blitzed in the 1st round last fight. IMO, it was fluke and got caught cold and didn't get a chance to recover. I really hope he continues with fighting, but I've not heard a word.
Merry Christmas!!
Hello Pipe Wrenched, I'm sitting at the computer enjoying the remainder of a bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape [french red wine].
I agree Dunne was caught cold, but he should have tried to survive, by holding or spoiling, instead of trying to fire back. Apparently he will be back Febuary or March. But no announcements have been made as yet.
Are you enjoying your christmas?
Hello Ardy, is there any news at all of Bernard Dunne?? I have heard nothing since he got blitzed in the 1st round last fight. IMO, it was fluke and got caught cold and didn't get a chance to recover. I really hope he continues with fighting, but I've not heard a word.
Merry Christmas!!
Shamrock
12-25-2007, 01:55 PM
All the best to the Irish, may the sun be on their faces and the wind at their backs. Merry Christmas!! Where ever you are.
Beannacht De oraimh go lear
pipe wrenched
12-25-2007, 02:07 PM
Yes sir Ardy, fine Christmas so far. It's only 14:00 here so I have yet to crack into the good stuff (looks like good ole' Jim Beam Whiskey for me since family gave me several bottles! lol). Thanks for the news of Dunne, yeah a little holding might have gone a long way there. Glad he will continue though.
iceman
12-25-2007, 02:56 PM
Dunne was too cocky.Getting KTFO will either make him or break him.I think he has the talent to challenge for a title but does he have the mindset?
TheGoldenBoy#1
12-25-2007, 03:47 PM
Was at the Dunne Pickering fight. great night. Pity about what happened. The only way he can get back his former standing is by fighting Martinez again imo.
Havent seen Duddy s last few fights but the last time I saw him i thought that blocking punches with his face wasnt going to win him a world title. very exciting to watch
as for Lee ppl are really hyping this guy up unbelievably. He s being brought along nicely but it s still early days. Would love to see him go all the way.
Havent been following Irish boxing as much as Im living in Buenos Aires but when I come home ill make it my business to go to all the fights.
Nollaig shona duit :good
TheGoldenBoy#1
12-25-2007, 03:55 PM
Yea the atmosphere was sick. when ever Dunne so much as flinched the whole place erupted!Esham didnt stand a chance.
I was at the Duddy-Eastman at the historical Kings Hall Belfast. The atmosphere was electric. I've said it before but I haven't experienced that sort of atmosphere since the McGuigan days.
Yea the atmosphere was sick. when ever Dunne so much as flinched the whole place erupted!Esham didnt stand a chance.
Merry christmas shamrock. Did you eat your turkey on the beach.haha
All the best to the Irish, may the sun be on their faces and the wind at their backs. Merry Christmas!! Where ever you are.
Beannacht De oraimh go lear
Shamrock
12-25-2007, 10:48 PM
Merry christmas shamrock. Did you eat your turkey on the beach.haha
Hahahaha no, I was at a smorgus board watching the turkey opposite me making an ass of himself hehe
Is Paul McCloskey the dark horse of Irish boxing
Dungivens Lightwelter prospect Paul McCloskey believes he's ready to step into the ring with Englands British and European Champion Colin Lynes. The County Derry boy [ he happens to be close friends with John Duddy] has come on leaps and bounds since promoter Brian Peters has "taken over the reins" of his career. The County Meath Promoter has kept Paul busy,and now the 28 year old McCloskey has found himself appearing on RTE2 on a regular basis.
There has been speculation that Peters will attemp to lure Lynes to Ireland to defend both his titles in what would be a another great night for Irish boxing.But first the 30 year old champion must make a defence of his European title in January.
Assuming Lynes defends successfully, Peters will then be opening talks with Matchroom [Lynes promters] to thrash out a deal. A veteran of 33 contests [ 3 defeats], Lynes is vastly more experienced than the undefeated McCloskey 14-0 [7TKOs] and would most certainly be a huge step up in class for the ambitious Irishman.
But in my opinion this is a fight McCloskey can win. And the ironic thing is, while all Irish fans are talking about Duddy, Lee and Dunne winning major titles,McCloskey may beat them to it.
Slan Ardy
iceman
12-26-2007, 01:57 PM
Is Paul McCloskey the dark horse of Irish boxing
Dungivens Lightwelter prospect Paul McCloskey believes he's ready to step into the ring with Englands British and European Champion Colin Lynes. The County Derry boy [ he happens to be close friends with John Duddy] has come on leaps and bounds since promoter Brian Peters has "taken over the reins" of his career. The County Meath Promoter has kept Paul busy,and now the 28 year old McCloskey has found himself appearing on RTE2 on a regular basis.
There has been speculation that Peters will attemp to lure Lynes to Ireland to defend both his titles in what would be a another great night for Irish boxing.But first the 30 year old champion must make a defence of his European title in January.
Assuming Lynes defends successfully, Peters will then be opening talks with Matchroom [Lynes promters] to thrash out a deal. A veteran of 33 contests [ 3 defeats], Lynes is vastly more experienced than the undefeated McCloskey 14-0 [7TKOs] and would most certainly be a huge step up in class for the ambitious Irishman.
But in my opinion this is a fight McCloskey can win. And the ironic thing is, while all Irish fans are talking about Duddy, Lee and Dunne winning major titles,McCloskey may beat them to it.
Slan Ardy
He has looked good in his last few fights albeit against very average competition
Hello Iceman, Did you enjoy your Christmas. McCloskey is a class act and I think he would frustrate an upright Lynes all night long.
He has looked good in his last few fights albeit against very average competition
iceman
12-26-2007, 02:23 PM
We had a good day but i had to go into work this morning - there is no 2 week holiday in the states - i miss my boxing days spent between the pub and the bookies - i think i'll go home for christmas next year
I spent christmas eve building a tree house with my fater-in-law for my 6 year old daughter. Although I'm orginally from Ardoyne, i now live in the suburbs, hence the tree. It took us 7 f..king hours,it was freezing. I had ice for snot by the end of the day. Anyway I got drunk on Christmas, taking it easy today, and then tomorrow, I,m heading to the City Hibs [ were you ever in it during your student days, it's down by the Irish News offices in Donegal street]. It's all day session, bar and bookies [Welsh National and another lot of race meetings as well].
We had a good day but i had to go into work this morning - there is no 2 week holiday in the states - i miss my boxing days spent between the pub and the bookies - i think i'll go home for christmas next year
iceman
12-26-2007, 02:50 PM
I spent christmas eve building a tree house with my fater-in-law for my 6 year old daughter. Although I'm orginally from Ardoyne, i now live in the suburbs, hence the tree. It took us 7 f..king hours,it was freezing. I had ice for snot by the end of the day. Anyway I got drunk on Christmas, taking it easy today, and then tomorrow, I,m heading to the City Hibs [ were you ever in it during your student days, it's down by the Irish News offices in Donegal street]. It's all day session, bar and bookies [Welsh National and another lot of race meetings as well].
I lived beside Shaftsbury square - we went to the Bot and the Elms
HAHA, the student hangouts. What about The Fly, The Egg[Eglatine] or Laverys, more student hot spots.
I lived beside Shaftsbury square - we went to the Bot and the Elms
With all the talk on this site about Duddy and his potential contest with Pavlik.Is there any Irish or Irish-Americans on this site going to the fight to cheer THE DEERY DESTROYER ON.
I will be attending although I hope he fights a better fighter than Vanda There really is nothing like the atmosphere of a Duddy fight at the "world's greatest arena", the combination of an exciting fighter and the big city make it electric. I went to the Campas, Cuevas, and Bonsante fights. I really hope Andy Lee is on the card. An irish american fighter who I believe is from Hells Kitchen named Mcdermott might be on the card. It will also be fun to see Wlad live plus he will draw a lot of Eastern European fans, which inevitably will fight with Duddy fans.
I will be attending although I hope he fights a better fighter than Vanda There really is nothing like the atmosphere of a Duddy fight at the "world's greatest arena", the combination of an exciting fighter and the big city make it electric. I went to the Campas, Cuevas, and Bonsante fights. I really hope Andy Lee is on the card. An irish american fighter who I believe is from Hells Kitchen named Mcdermott might be on the card. It will also be fun to see Wlad live plus he will draw a lot of Eastern European fans, which inevitably will fight with Duddy fans.
Are a New York Irish American? Will you travel to Ohio to cheer Duddy on against Pavlik. I'm from Belfast, but I hope to be there myself.
cuchulain
12-26-2007, 06:33 PM
keep to derry proud john!
Derry rules !
I will be attending although I hope he fights a better fighter than Vanda There really is nothing like the atmosphere of a Duddy fight at the "world's greatest arena", the combination of an exciting fighter and the big city make it electric. I went to the Campas, Cuevas, and Bonsante fights. I really hope Andy Lee is on the card. An irish american fighter who I believe is from Hells Kitchen named Mcdermott might be on the card. It will also be fun to see Wlad live plus he will draw a lot of Eastern European fans, which inevitably will fight with Duddy fans.
Do you know the Irish-American fighter McDermott first name.
Yea Irish American, I go to a lot of the fights from Boston to Ny. After Micky Ward retired I instantly began to follow Duddy from very early on his career, which I believe many Irish Americans are doing now. Duddy and Pavlik will be a big fight but I can't possibly see it being anywhere other than the east coast. By the way if your interested you can check out a new book called Irish Thunder the Hard Life and Times of Micky Ward if your interested in Irish American boxing. The irish have such a rich history in boxing in the U.S., but unfornately it is a thing of the past.
Derry rules !
I was at The Kings Hall Belfast for Duddy's last fight. About 3000 of the 6500 tickets were sold to Derry men.The Derry people get behind there sports people.
cuchulain
12-26-2007, 06:45 PM
I was at The Kings Hall Belfast for Duddy's last fight. About 3000 of the 6500 tickets were sold to Derry men.The Derry people get behind there sports people.
I watched that one on the RTE webcast.
It would have been good to have been in Belfast thet evening.
RealIzm
12-26-2007, 06:47 PM
Are a New York Irish American? Will you travel to Ohio to cheer Duddy on against Pavlik. I'm from Belfast, but I hope to be there myself.Great more limey fruits coming over here to be embarassed again by one of their meager heros:-( I would be surprised if Duddy would last 12 rounds with Bronco Mckart..silly micks:-(
iceman
12-26-2007, 06:50 PM
Great more limey fruits coming over here to be embarassed again by one of their meager heros:-( I would be surprised if Duddy would last 12 rounds with Bronco Mckart..silly micks:-(
You are showing your ignorance - how do you puy limey and mick in the same sentence.I guess your brain is fucked up from all the in-breeding:tired
Yea Irish American, I go to a lot of the fights from Boston to Ny. After Micky Ward retired I instantly began to follow Duddy from very early on his career, which I believe many Irish Americans are doing now. Duddy and Pavlik will be a big fight but I can't possibly see it being anywhere other than the east coast. By the way if your interested you can check out a new book called Irish Thunder the Hard Life and Times of Micky Ward if your interested in Irish American boxing. The irish have such a rich history in boxing in the U.S., but unfornately it is a thing of the past.
Thank you ml, I'm very interested in Irish-American boxing. I will try to get my hands on a copy of that book. I was a bought a recently published book called Legends Of Irish Boxing for Christmas. I cant recommend it as I am yet to read it, but it has grabbed a lot of favorable attention and critical acclaim in the local press.
iceman
12-26-2007, 06:58 PM
Thank you ml, I'm very interested in Irish-American boxing. I will try to get my hands on a copy of that book. I was a bought a recently published book called Legends Of Irish Boxing for Christmas. I cant recommend it as I am yet to read it, but it has grabbed a lot of favorable attention and critical acclaim in the local press.
Laverys was my local - lots of fucked up weirdos but lots of pussy on the top floor:D
Great more limey fruits coming over here to be embarassed again by one of their meager heros:-( I would be surprised if Duddy would last 12 rounds with Bronco Mckart..silly micks:-(
Don,t worry mate, the Irish fans will respect your national anthem,even though I dont respect you or your ill advised comments. The middleweight title is on loan until Duddy comes to rip it away from "chinny" Pavlik.
iceman
12-26-2007, 07:01 PM
Great more limey fruits coming over here to be embarassed again by one of their meager heros:-( I would be surprised if Duddy would last 12 rounds with Bronco Mckart..silly micks:-(
Its a pity you don't have the class of your boy Pavlik
Laverys was my local - lots of fucked up weirdos but lots of pussy on the top floor:D
Your americanism is coming through mucker, we say fanny here, or cant you remember HAHA[ I'm only pissing up your leg acara]
iceman
12-26-2007, 07:07 PM
Your americanism is coming through mucker, we say fanny here, or cant you remember HAHA[ I'm only pissing up your leg acara]
In America a fanny is a birds ass.Pussy avoids any confusion:blurp
I really can't see how anyone who likes boxing and wants it to go in a positive direction can't be fans of both Duddy and Pavlik. They are both gentleman who actually are good ambassadors for the sport and on top of that they always come and lay it on the line. I guarantee when this fight occurs their wont be any trash talking in the promotion. BTW Ardy there is also a new biography on the great Billy Conn, but I cant remember the name of it.
In America a fanny is a birds ass.Pussy avoids any confusion:blurp
I know Iceman, I was only slagging. Where abouts back home are you from. Do you know that old Slutter [God bless him] lives in Chicago too.
I really can't see how anyone who likes boxing and wants it to go in a positive direction can't be fans of both Duddy and Pavlik. They are both gentleman who actually are good ambassadors for the sport and on top of that they always come and lay it on the line. I guarantee when this fight occurs their wont be any trash talking in the promotion. BTW Ardy there is also a new biography on the great Billy Conn, but I cant remember the name of it.
Ml, I'm only getting defensive about Duddy. I stayed up to 5am to watch Pavlik defeat boring Taylor. I cheered that loud when he landed the knockout blows on Taylor, I woke my wife and kids up.
iceman
12-26-2007, 07:19 PM
I know Iceman, I was only slagging. Where abouts back home are you from. Do you know that old Slutter [God bless him] lives in Chicago too.
Cushendall
I didn't know that miserable old bastard lived in Chicago - most jackines here are sound
Shamrock
12-26-2007, 07:24 PM
You are showing your ignorance - how do you puy limey and mick in the same sentence.I guess your brain is fucked up from all the in-breeding:tired
:lol: :lol: :lol: thats too fucking real :patsch :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cushendall
I didn't know that miserable old bastard lived in Chicago - most jackines here are sound
I worked in an old peoples home in Cushendall when it was getting built in 1988.
You have proabley had a drink with old Sutter in one of the Irish bars in Chicago. Do you do not remember him. He was the old Dub running down all the Irish boxers.HAHA
:lol: :lol: :lol: thats too fucking real :patsch :lol: :lol: :lol:
Hello Shamrock, have you recovered from your Christmas hang-over. I used to drink sconers of tooes new [ not the right spelling] when I lived in Sydney.
Shamrock
12-26-2007, 08:10 PM
Hello Shamrock, have you recovered from your Christmas hang-over. I used to drink sconers of tooes new [ not the right spelling] when I lived in Sydney.
Don't have that in NZ ardy, believe it mate, I was drinking Guinness! the only one at Valentines doing it, and I was wearing a shirt with shamrocks all over it plus Boxing team Ireland - High Performance Team. :good
Don't have that in NZ ardy, believe it mate, I was drinking Guinness! the only one at Valentines doing it, and I was wearing a shirt with shamrocks all over it plus Boxing team Ireland - High Performance Team. :good
Yeah friend, Gary Keegan and Billy Walsh are doing a brilliant job with the high performance programe.
You talking about drinking Guinness down under reminds me of a story. I drank in a bar/hotel called the Allawah Hotel. It bordered Allawah and Hurstville in the suburbs of Sydney. About 50% of the clientele who drank in it were Irish.Well, we Irish hounded the owners of the bar to put Guinness on tap.I particapated in this campaign, even though I wasn't a Guinness drinker. The owner eventually succumbed to our demands, and put the guinness on tap. The next time I entered the bar, the barmaid smiled at me and automatically poured me a sconer of Guinness. Shamrock I had to soon learn how to enjoy our national drink, because I wasn,t getting anything else.:D
The more shit I hear about Pavlik, the more I disagree.I cant wait until Duddy or Lee puts that redneck in his place. UP THE IRISH.
pipe wrenched
12-27-2007, 06:50 PM
The more shit I hear about Pavlik, the more I disagree.I cant wait until Duddy or Lee puts that redneck in his place. UP THE IRISH.
Damn Ardy, I have been very respectful (as have other non-Irish posters) to Irish boxing, the fighters, and RTE for making great Irish fights available via internet. Your hate of Pavlik is unfounded sir.
I had given praise to B. Dunne and wish him a strong come back, Matt Macklin (although neither has fought world level guys yet), and Duddy and Lee are looking tremendous. Please don't hate on Pavlik for no good reason, as you seem an extremely knowledgeable and sensible man.
Big Ears
12-27-2007, 07:03 PM
Damn Ardy, I have been very respectful (as have other non-Irish posters) to Irish boxing, the fighters, and RTE for making great Irish fights available via internet. Your hate of Pavlik is unfounded sir.
I had given praise to B. Dunne and wish him a strong come back, Matt Macklin (although neither has fought world level guys yet), and Duddy and Lee are looking tremendous. Please don't hate on Pavlik for no good reason, as you seem an extremely knowledgeable and sensible man.
Well said , what makes it worse is most of us(Irish) realise Duddy isn't good enough to beat Pavlik and it'll probably be a matter of how long he lasts .
Duddy can beat the likes of Sylvester, Asikainen and maybe even Sturm........but Pavlik, Taylor and Abraham(unless he's weight drained) no chance .
Damn Ardy, I have been very respectful (as have other non-Irish posters) to Irish boxing, the fighters, and RTE for making great Irish fights available via internet. Your hate of Pavlik is unfounded sir.
I had given praise to B. Dunne and wish him a strong come back, Matt Macklin (although neither has fought world level guys yet), and Duddy and Lee are looking tremendous. Please don't hate on Pavlik for no good reason, as you seem an extremely knowledgeable and sensible man.
I apoligise if i have offended.It's just I hear a lot of disrespectful comments being aimed at my fellow countryman John Duddy, and sometimes its nice to bite back.I certyainly dont hate Kelly Pavlik, but these guys who know f..k all about boxing and come on supporting Pavlik because he's white make me sick.
pipe wrenched
12-27-2007, 07:05 PM
Well said , what makes it worse is most of us(Irish) realise Duddy isn't good enough to beat Pavlik and it'll probably be a matter of how long he lasts .
Duddy can beat the likes of Sylvester, Asikainen and maybe even Sturm........but Pavlik, Taylor and Abraham(unless he's weight drained) no chance .
Hello Big Ears, good to see you posting friend. I hope all is well with you and your loved ones this holiday season.
Well said , what makes it worse is most of us(Irish) realise Duddy isn't good enough to beat Pavlik and it'll probably be a matter of how long he lasts .
Duddy can beat the likes of Sylvester, Asikainen and maybe even Sturm........but Pavlik, Taylor and Abraham(unless he's weight drained) no chance .
It's nice to hear Johns got the backing of the Irish
pipe wrenched
12-27-2007, 07:12 PM
I apoligise if i have offended.It's just I hear a lot of disrespectful comments being aimed at my fellow countryman John Duddy, and sometimes its nice to bite back.I certyainly dont hate Kelly Pavlik, but these guys who know f..k all about boxing and come on supporting Pavlik because he's white make me sick.
:good Yes sir. I wouldn't have really cared but Pavlik is and has been my favorite fighter for several years now:D. To me Duddy is a very live underdog and from what I've seen I would not count out his chances. As one of Pavlik's biggest fans, Andy Lee worries the hell out of me. He is a tremendous talent that no one can deny.
As I said earlier thanks to RTE and some really good posters such as BigEars I have become a fan of Irish boxing and will continue to be. The Irish know how to put on a show and I'm very impressed by the crowd turn outs and support they give to their fighters. Go Irish Boxing!!!:good
iceman
12-27-2007, 07:12 PM
It's nice to hear Johns got the backing of the Irish
Ardy - all the Irish fans support Duddy (except slutter) but they are just being realistic when they say they think Pavlik will beat Duddy.He just KTFO Taylor and Taylor is a way more polished boxer than Duddy.Duddy has tons of heart,a good chin and a good left hook which gives him a slight chance against Pavlik but no more than that.
I'm just glad the lad will get a chance to fight for a world title and make some good money,i just can't see him beating Pavlik.
I really hope i'm wrong
greengloves
12-27-2007, 07:16 PM
yep ardy,us derry heads certainly have plenty of support for our sports personalities,but we are a very fickle bunch at the same time,got into a row over christmas dinner concerning duddy and his ability,apparantly if he isnt good enough to beat pavlik,he isnt good enough to be supported,i just went nuts,then he tried to slag duddys level of competition and then tell act like mccloskey has been fighting world beaters,some people do nothing but confuse.i love duddy,and will most certainly do all in my power to find a way to a way to the US,im only 20,hope that wouldnt be a hindrance on potential boozing.
i really think that pavlik is overhyped,because he is the great white hope for american boxing,he isnt the most skilled fighter in the world and although holds a devestating punch,he is far from invincible,if the level of competition was higher at MW im sure this would have been proven already,but you can only beat whats put in front of you.
i know a good few heads from cushendall from uni in scotland,they love their hurling and formal shoes and white socks,the bruce lee look never fails to shock!ardy if you are gona call anyone redneck it's them.
:good Yes sir. I wouldn't have really cared but Pavlik is and has been my favorite fighter for several years now:D. To me Duddy is a very live underdog and from what I've seen I would not count out his chances. As one of Pavlik's biggest fans, Andy Lee worries the hell out of me. He is a tremendous talent that no one can deny.
As I said earlier thanks to RTE and some really good posters such as BigEars I have become a fan of Irish boxing and will continue to be. The Irish know how to put on a show and I'm very impressed by the crowd turn outs and support they give to their fighters. Go Irish Boxing!!!:good
The redneck comment was well out order. But would it help if I told you I had about 10 pints of beer along with several southern comforts today.
Big Ears
12-27-2007, 07:23 PM
Hello Big Ears, good to see you posting friend. I hope all is well with you and your loved ones this holiday season.
Thanks man , same to you .
Ardy I love John but I'm a realist , I'll support him all the way but he is limited and you shouldn't let bias cloud your judgement .
If someone said Ireland are gonna top their qualiying group for the 2010 World Cup they'd probably be called delusional.......yet that's more likely to happen than John beat Pavlik .
McCloskey v Lyons would be a very interesting fight , so hard to tell whether McCloskey's awkwardness would be the undoing of Lyons or whether Lyons simple style would be perfect to deal with Paul .
Lyons will have it tough against Branco next though and if Lynes wins I think he mgiht set his target on a World title , afterall Branco has only lost at World level himself .
pipe wrenched
12-27-2007, 07:29 PM
The redneck comment was well out order. But would it help if I told you I had about 10 pints along with several southern comforts today.
Yes sir. I will be cracking into the good stuff pretty soon here myself.
I vowed never to drink southern comfort again though because I had the only auto accident in my life after a few of those and luckily got by the police sobriety check. All I did was hurt my car and some fencing on the side of the road, but I was lucky on several levels that no one got hurt (esp. innocent bystanders) so I never drink that anymore:lol: .
Jim Beam for me!! If you haven't had it, it's an inexpensive but very fine Bourbon.
Go Irish Boxing!!!
iceman
12-27-2007, 07:29 PM
yep ardy,us derry heads certainly have plenty of support for our sports personalities,but we are a very fickle bunch at the same time,got into a row over christmas dinner concerning duddy and his ability,apparantly if he isnt good enough to beat pavlik,he isnt good enough to be supported,i just went nuts,then he tried to slag duddys level of competition and then tell act like mccloskey has been fighting world beaters,some people do nothing but confuse.i love duddy,and will most certainly do all in my power to find a way to a way to the US,im only 20,hope that wouldnt be a hindrance on potential boozing.
i really think that pavlik is overhyped,because he is the great white hope for american boxing,he isnt the most skilled fighter in the world and although holds a devestating punch,he is far from invincible,if the level of competition was higher at MW im sure this would have been proven already,but you can only beat whats put in front of you.
i know a good few heads from cushendall from uni in scotland,they love their hurling and formal shoes and white socks,the bruce lee look never fails to shock!ardy if you are gona call anyone redneck it's them.
Fuck off with your redneck comments - there goes your chance of drinking in the states, you have to be 21 and unless you are with someone who has connections its 7 -up for you boyo:hey
greengloves
12-27-2007, 07:37 PM
haha,well your own inbreeding and intake of poitin im sure denies the need for you to ever pass the doors of a public house.:rofl :rofl
nah im sure id be grand,and i must say you antrim glen folk are some of the finest irishmen ive came across.
jim beam i always thought was a fine bourbon on par with that fine bourbon named jack daniel.jacks just more popular here so i always buy that.
just realising,trust us a thread to do with boxing and we end up talking about alcohol,only the irish,or maybe the scottish.
FAGAN WANTS TO FIGHT HATTON IN DUBLIN!!!!
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TheGoldenBoy#1
12-28-2007, 04:26 PM
It's nice to hear Johns got the backing of the Irish
Sorry but that s an idiotic comment. So just because the guy is Irish, as fellow Irishmen we have to throw out all reason and logic, ignore all the facts and proclaim that he is unbeatable and invincible?
As said before, If Duddy fights Pavlik Il try and get over there to cheer John on, inspite of the fact that I dont think he has a great chance of winning.
When Jack s army followed the boys in green to the states and the far east did they all really think we were going to win the world cup??
Sorry but that s an idiotic comment. So just because the guy is Irish, as fellow Irishmen we have to throw out all reason and logic, ignore all the facts and proclaim that he is unbeatable and invincible?
As said before, If Duddy fights Pavlik Il try and get over there to cheer John on, inspite of the fact that I dont think he has a great chance of winning.
When Jack s army followed the boys in green to the states and the far east did they all really think we were going to win the world cup??
Well everyone is entitled to there point of view, as it is a forum. Do you not think that some of the Americans are whole-heartily behind Pavlik because he's their compatriot.:bbb
Anyhow when I made them comments, I was juiced up [a stomach full of beer and southern comfort].And I'm the first to admit my language could have been moderated some what.Growing up in Ardoyne Belfast makes one fiercely proud of their national identity and fiercely proud of their sporting heros.
By the way Duddy will still Ko Pavlik. UP THE IRISH:good
Johnnycl
12-28-2007, 10:17 PM
One thing's for sure, I'll be torn while watching Duddy take on Pavlik, as Duddy is currently my favorite fighter, but I know I "should" be for Pavlik because I'm American. Ah, I will be conflicted all right.
greengloves
12-28-2007, 10:33 PM
ahhh dont worry johnny just follow your heart,whoever you cheer for when a big shot is landed or if you get the goosebumps when you hear the bagpipes aplaying when johns walking out.and anyway,americas so big i probably have as in common with someone from munich as you would if you lived in new york and the other in texas,you lot have one bloody unfair advantage.i mean you play the world series with only american teams,that way you know you cant lose.
just reading the derry journal today and seen john duddy and paul mcloskey and the county derry boxing annual prizegiving,nice to see two local lads going back out to the community and sharing their knowledge with the up and comers,amateurs could learn a hell of a lot from john,inpsirational story,if he wins the world title i want a fucking film about it.
AN INTERVIEW WITH MANNY STEWARD ON A POTENTIAL DUDDY/PAVLIK LEE/PAVLIK OR DUDDY/LEE FIGHT
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pipe wrenched
12-29-2007, 09:25 AM
haha,well your own inbreeding and intake of poitin im sure denies the need for you to ever pass the doors of a public house.:rofl :rofl
nah im sure id be grand,and i must say you antrim glen folk are some of the finest irishmen ive came across.
jim beam i always thought was a fine bourbon on par with that fine bourbon named jack daniel.jacks just more popular here so i always buy that.
just realising,trust us a thread to do with boxing and we end up talking about alcohol,only the irish,or maybe the scottish.
Cool!!! I didn't think (or know) Jim Beam was available/popular abroad. To me Jack Daniels is a sour mash whiskey, IMO different from bourbon (but that's IMO).
Go Irish Boxing!!!!
Cool!!! I didn't think (or know) Jim Beam was available/popular abroad. To me Jack Daniels is a sour mash whiskey, IMO different from bourbon (but that's IMO).
Go Irish Boxing!!!!
Hello pipe-wrenched[you must be a plumber with a handle like that], hope your feeling well. I'm still being told off about my outburst the other night [Goldenboy]. I'm looking forward to the Pavlik-Taylor fight.If Taylor sticks to his boxing this time, and doesn't mix it up with the ghost, then he could spring a surprise[although I want Pavlik to win, as I think Taylor is an obsolute bore of a boxer]
Shamrock
12-29-2007, 01:49 PM
Sorry but that s an idiotic comment. So just because the guy is Irish, as fellow Irishmen we have to throw out all reason and logic, ignore all the facts and proclaim that he is unbeatable and invincible?
As said before, If Duddy fights Pavlik Il try and get over there to cheer John on, inspite of the fact that I dont think he has a great chance of winning.
When Jack s army followed the boys in green to the states and the far east did they all really think we were going to win the world cup??
Of course he needs the backing of his country if he's showing any promise at all. Thats why a fighter does so well in his home town, because his people get behind him! Go John Go! Its called, support!!
Of course he needs the backing of his country if he's showing any promise at all. Thats why a fighter does so well in his home town, because his people get behind him! Go John Go! Its called, support!!
Yeah Shamrock, it,s not as if I'm backing McBride to beat Tyson,oops wrong comparison :patsch
Shamrock
12-29-2007, 04:30 PM
Yeah Shamrock, it,s not as if I'm backing McBride to beat Tyson,oops wrong comparison :patsch
Hahaha, right on the button! Nice work!! :yep
Hahaha, right on the button! Nice work!! :yep
I remember Dave "boy" McAuley heading over to London to fight the then undefeated IBF flyweight champion of the world Duke McKencie. No-one gave him a chance that night. Well we all know what happened that night. Dave "boy" punched the champ all around the ring for 12 rounds.
It was the same story when Collins dethroned Eubank. One-one expected that victory also.When there's a will there's a way.
DUDDY THE NEXT MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.
Has anyone seen Oisin Fagan fight.He has a tough fight tonight in West Virgina against Pittsburb Verquan Kimbrough for the USBA lightweight title.
Brian Peters the county Meath promoter is trying to make a fight with Ricky Hatton in the summer assuming Fagan keeps winning.
FAGAN WANTS TO FIGHT HATTON IN DUBLIN!!!!
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Has anyone seen Oisin Fagan fight.He has a tough fight tonight in West Virgina against Pittsburb Verquan Kimbrough for the USBA lightweight title.
Brian Peters the county Meath promoter is trying to make a fight with Ricky Hatton in the summer assuming Fagan keeps winning.
Oisin Fagan lost a 12rd SD to Verquan Kimbrough tonight in what was described as a brutal contest. Fagan was floored in the 5th but gamely continued on and pushed Kimbrough to the wire.
Shamrock
12-30-2007, 08:05 PM
Never seen Oisin Fagan, was that fight on RTE??
Happy new year to all the fight fans out there.
2008 will hopefully see John Duddy win the middleweight title.
RealIzm
12-31-2007, 07:46 PM
Happy new year to all the fight fans out there.
2008 will hopefully see John Duddy win the middleweight title.Keep hoping mate:lol: :lol: I cant even see Duddy beating Sturm:-( Andy Lee is the one to root for..that kid has potential:good And could beat Sturm probably...Duddy-Lee is the fight to be made:good It would be the mcfight of the century
Keep hoping mate:lol: :lol: I cant even see Duddy beating Sturm:-( Andy Lee is the one to root for..that kid has potential:good And could beat Sturm probably...Duddy-Lee is the fight to be made:good It would be the mcfight of the century
2009 will be Lees year. First up that's see Duddy KO Pavlik in June. UP THE IRISH:happy
RealIzm
12-31-2007, 07:58 PM
2009 will be Lees year. First up that's see Duddy KO Pavlik in June. UP THE IRISH:happyI understand supporting your fighter thats great..And for christsakes I'm part Irish..But please share some of the good puff you've been smoking cause it's celebration time:rasta...Cheers mate...but there is no way Duddy beats Pavlik or many of Pavliks previous castaways for that matter:deal
I understand supporting your fighter thats great..And for christsakes I'm part Irish..But please share some of the good puff you've been smoking cause it's celebration time:rasta...Cheers mate...but there is no way Duddy beats Pavlik or many of Pavliks previous castaways for that matter:deal
McBride wasn't expected to beat Tyson
Collins wasn't expected to beat Eubank
McAuley wasn't expected to McKencie
they all did win, and so will Duddy
I'm on red wine, my normal tipple:tired
RealIzm
12-31-2007, 09:22 PM
McBride wasn't expected to beat Tyson
Collins wasn't expected to beat Eubank
McAuley wasn't expected to McKencie
they all did win, and so will Duddy
I'm on red wine, my normal tipple:tiredArent you a bit young for red wine:lol: :lol: You mean Kool-Aid right? Cherry flavor?
McBride beating Tyson? If thats your claim to fame mate you really are fucking crazy :nut Thats sort of like hyping Berbicks win over Ali:-( And nobody cares about the other fights you listed except a brit
Shamrock
12-31-2007, 09:46 PM
Yep McBride (the pride of the south) made Tyson quit on his stool! :happy
Go Duddy go........ (the south as well) :hi:
HAPPY NEW YEAR ARDY, AND ALL
YOU
IRISH
Arent you a bit young for red wine:lol: :lol: You mean Kool-Aid right? Cherry flavor?
McBride beating Tyson? If thats your claim to fame mate you really are fucking crazy :nut Thats sort of like hyping Berbicks win over Ali:-( And nobody cares about the other fights you listed except a brit
why dont you go back to your auto-car or motor bike racing, as you know f..k all about boxing. I bet you dont even know who Collins, Eubank, McAuley or McKensie are. Boxing fan my ballocks.
Yep McBride (the pride of the south) made Tyson quit on his stool! :happy
Go Duddy go........ (the south as well) :hi:
HAPPY NEW YEAR ARDY, AND ALL
YOU
IRISH
Happy new Year Shamrock, I'm looking forward to a successful year for some of our fighters professional or amateur [ with the Olympics coming up].
Slan Ardy
Shamrock
12-31-2007, 11:02 PM
Happy new Year Shamrock, I'm looking forward to a successful year for some of our fighters professional or amateur [ with the Olympics coming up].
Slan Ardy
I would like to bring a team of fighters over there from here. Phil Connor from Ringsport Belfast has put the idea there, airfares are a hassle though. Getting the fighters to go would be easy.
Big Ears
01-01-2008, 05:43 AM
Never seen Oisin Fagan, was that fight on RTE??
No it wasn't as it was contested in America ,and RTE would only show a fight outside Ireland if it were Dunne , or possibly Duddy or Lee now .
Fagan has fought on RTE before though against Jeff Thomas(who is a regular on the British forum) and highlights of his fight with Chill John were shown aswell .
I would like to bring a team of fighters over there from here. Phil Connor from Ringsport Belfast has put the idea there, airfares are a hassle though. Getting the fighters to go would be easy.
That would be a great idea. Belfast and the greater Belfast area has around 30 clubs, some have big membership numbers some haven,t. The Dockers, Holy Trinity and Holy Family Club travel extensively. They travel mostly to America and Britain, there's also a club from Cyprus comes to Belfast on a regular basis or vice a versa.It would be a great idea to bring a Belfast team to New Zealand.
But funding for such a trip as you have mentioned is the main problem.There's various grants available to fund projects like this[ all part of the peace process], but they can be difficult to obtain.
But if your anyway serious about this Shamrock,I could look into this more closely.
Andy Lee is a special and unique talent. Perhaps a white Thomas Hearns of sorts. Duddy is a tough scrapper and very entertaing and a good-looking son of a gun to boot. I have an Irish first and last name (although like most americans I am an ethnic mutt-Irish/Italian/German to be exact) so of course I want to see an Irish fighter make good. I would prefer an Irish-american but we have basically dropped out of boxing. The Irish hand grenade Marcus Davis from Maine is one tough son of a gun though. He fights in the UFC. I was such a huge Gerry Cooney fan that when he lost so pathetically to Spinks I was really distraught. I was at that fight. The Holmes loss I could accept, although Cooney could have beaten him too. Spinks was a guy that Cooney should have obliterated - hands down. His lackadaisical traing habits were frustrating to say the least. When we saw Cooney chilling in the lobby of Trump Plaza in June of 1987 leading up to the Spinks fight my crazy Greek friend went right up to Gerry and asked him: "Why aren't you training today?! We are coming to the fight and want to see you win." We were seniors in highschool and he did not know better. Cooney signed autographs for us and posed for pictures. Cooney had the size, the crippling power. Quarry had skills and guts but was outgunned against Ali, Frazier, Norton. But I will always be thankful to Cooney for almost decapitating Norton at the garden in May of 1981. Jerry Quarry was announcing and he could not hid his jubilation as Cooney resembled an axe murderer finishing off his victim. Norton had stated on the air in the dressing room before this match and I quote - "I seem to do well in this building against caucasian fighters." Mainly refering to his beatings of Duane Bobbick and Jerry Quarry. Well Ken was wrong this time huh?!!!!
I was a big fan of Cooney also. Being from Belfast we took great pride in an Irishman [ all be it an Irish-American] fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world.
If Jerry Quarry have had fought in any other era of heavyweight boxing,he would have been world champ. His destruction of Shavers is testament to that.
pipe wrenched
01-01-2008, 12:30 PM
Hello pipe-wrenched[you must be a plumber with a handle like that], hope your feeling well. I'm still being told off about my outburst the other night [Goldenboy]. I'm looking forward to the Pavlik-Taylor fight.If Taylor sticks to his boxing this time, and doesn't mix it up with the ghost, then he could spring a surprise[although I want Pavlik to win, as I think Taylor is an obsolute bore of a boxer]
Happy New Year Ardy!! Yup, you're the first person to call me on it too. I own a small Plumbing business and do new construction. I don't like (and won't do) service or maintenance plumbing because that can be some nasty SHIT!!! Those new pipes are never nasty!
I agree with ya that my boy Pavlik had better show up with his A++ game or it could be trouble as Taylor will be looking for revenge. My worst fear is that Taylor pull it off, then how's everybody gonna view Pavlik as still the Champ??
GO IRISH BOXING!!!!
Shamrock
01-01-2008, 02:16 PM
That would be a great idea. Belfast and the greater Belfast area has around 30 clubs, some have big membership numbers some haven,t. The Dockers, Holy Trinity and Holy Family Club travel extensively. They travel mostly to America and Britain, there's also a club from Cyprus comes to Belfast on a regular basis or vice a versa.It would be a great idea to bring a Belfast team to New Zealand.
But funding for such a trip as you have mentioned is the main problem.There's various grants available to fund projects like this[ all part of the peace process], but they can be difficult to obtain.
But if your anyway serious about this Shamrock,I could look into this more closely.
We have access to funding in NZ ardy, we intend to do a couple of trips to Australia this year as a team. Funding home tho would be immense, we not only work a Club tho, we have the Shamrock Association which might have more clout with the funding organisations. We just need the brains and time to get it in the process. We are so far away, but its imperative for NZ boxers to go further than Aust if we are to be able to compete at world standards. Basically we need Ireland and UK.
Happy New Year Ardy!! Yup, you're the first person to call me on it too. I own a small Plumbing business and do new construction. I don't like (and won't do) service or maintenance plumbing because that can be some nasty SHIT!!! Those new pipes are never nasty!
I agree with ya that my boy Pavlik had better show up with his A++ game or it could be trouble as Taylor will be looking for revenge. My worst fear is that Taylor pull it off, then how's everybody gonna view Pavlik as still the Champ??
GO IRISH BOXING!!!!
Hello Pipe wrenched, happy new year to yourself and family.I used to work at the plumbing myself. I travelled the world, me and my trusty toolbox.:yep I worked in Sydney Australia, London England, Cologne Germany, Tash Kent Uzbekistan [a break away republic from the old Soviet Union] and I even worked in Icemans home town of Cushendall [ strange people, they all walk around carrying hurls all the time].:roll:
I know what you mean, when you talk about old instalations. I've experienced some stressful days at that end of the job myself.:yikes
We have access to funding in NZ ardy, we intend to do a couple of trips to Australia this year as a team. Funding home tho would be immense, we not only work a Club tho, we have the Shamrock Association which might have more clout with the funding organisations. We just need the brains and time to get it in the process. We are so far away, but its imperative for NZ boxers to go further than Aust if we are to be able to compete at world standards. Basically we need Ireland and UK.
I think the first step is to open a dialogue with a boxing club or number of clubs here in the north. As I said before clubs from various amount of countries fight here all the time. I dont see any reason why a team from N Zealand cant tour here either or vice a versa.:happy
We have access to funding in NZ ardy, we intend to do a couple of trips to Australia this year as a team. Funding home tho would be immense, we not only work a Club tho, we have the Shamrock Association which might have more clout with the funding organisations. We just need the brains and time to get it in the process. We are so far away, but its imperative for NZ boxers to go further than Aust if we are to be able to compete at world standards. Basically we need Ireland and UK.
Hello shamrock I can maybe grease the wheels of dialogue by helplng to approach a few friends i know who train the kids in some clubs. We need to talk more privately about this if your interested.:hi:
Shamrock
01-01-2008, 10:39 PM
Ardy, I certainly am interested in our young fighters getting a chance to travel and fight in Ireland. My real focus is to get the experience for these ones to liven their attraction to the sport and give them something to look forward to. Yes mate, I am into it.
We get fighters to NZ from my sons gym in Aust, I mean to return the favor this year as well. These kids would be blown away by a trip to Ireland. Kids?> 15 to 18yrs! Couple older! Seniors.
LEE TO FIGHT AT UNIVERSITY SPORTS ARENA
Andy Lee has his homecoming fight in Limerick ot the 2nd Febuary at the University Sports Arena. It,s the fist professional boxing promotion ever to occur in the city. MAtt Macklin, Paul McCloskey, Jason McKay fight on the undercard.
Slan Ardy
mickrick1
01-03-2008, 01:10 PM
LEE TO FIGHT AT UNIVERSITY SPORTS ARENA
Andy Lee has his homecoming fight in Limerick ot the 2nd Febuary at the University Sports Arena. It,s the fist professional boxing promotion ever to occur in the city. MAtt Macklin, Paul McCloskey, Jason McKay fight on the undercard.
Slan Ardy
Ardy - have you any idea where tickets can be got for this - I'm based in Galway (originally from Derry) so Limerick is only an hour away - grateful for any help.
Ardy - have you any idea where tickets can be got for this - I'm based in Galway (originally from Derry) so Limerick is only an hour away - grateful for any help.
Hello mick, Ticket master Ireland do all Brian Peters[ the Promoter] ticket sales. With Dungivens Paul McCloskey on the card also, it should be a great night of boxing.They should go on sale soon.
greengloves
01-03-2008, 01:25 PM
Ardy - have you any idea where tickets can be got for this - I'm based in Galway (originally from Derry) so Limerick is only an hour away - grateful for any help.
they'll most likely go through ticketmaster,the brian peters promotions has a deal with them i think.
this will most likely be a very easy test for andy,and probable ko,im pretty sure the fight with eastman is still going ahead in NY.it'll be interesting to see how macklin gets on in 08,hes not really had the exposure near the level of duddy or lee,im sure he can go on to euro level but i doubt he'll get any further.mccloskey is looking so good at the minute i wouldnt be surprised for him to collect a euro belt in his next 3 fights,and who knows from there,his style is so unorthodox you just cant tell how good he is.
Shamrock
01-03-2008, 01:26 PM
This quote from someone on another thread, is it true? Is Lee really a Londoner??
Andy Lee was born in LONDON, and lives in LIMERICK which is in the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (not Northern Ireland) and therefore not even part of the UK.
iceman
01-03-2008, 01:29 PM
This quote from someone on another thread, is it true? Is Lee really a Londoner??
Lee was born in London of Irish parents who moved back to Ireland when Lee was 11 or 12
This quote from someone on another thread, is it true? Is Lee really a Londoner??
Yes Shamrock, Lee was born in London, he actually started his boxing at the Repton club In London. But his parents are Irish and he fights proudly for Ireland. He is every bit as Irish as anyone born in Ireland.
they'll most likely go through ticketmaster,the brian peters promotions has a deal with them i think.
this will most likely be a very easy test for andy,and probable ko,im pretty sure the fight with eastman is still going ahead in NY.it'll be interesting to see how macklin gets on in 08,hes not really had the exposure near the level of duddy or lee,im sure he can go on to euro level but i doubt he'll get any further.mccloskey is looking so good at the minute i wouldnt be surprised for him to collect a euro belt in his next 3 fights,and who knows from there,his style is so unorthodox you just cant tell how good he is.
I think Macklin can win a European title soon as can McCloskey.
I BELIEVE McCLOSKEY CAN BEAT COLIN LYNES [EUROPEAN CHAMPION] RIGHT NOW.
mickrick1
01-03-2008, 01:42 PM
Hello mick, Ticket master Ireland do all Brian Peters[ the Promoter] ticket sales. With Dungivens Paul McCloskey on the card also, it should be a great night of boxing.They should go on sale soon.
Cheers Ardy - I tried Ticketmaster Ireland but at present they have no pending boxing shows. There is no mention of the show on Brian Peters Promotions website either. It could be that tickets are not yet released.
Shamrock
01-03-2008, 01:42 PM
Thanks guys, thats deals with that. Not unlike myself except my parents never moved back and they died in NZ.
Shamrock
01-03-2008, 02:30 PM
Cheers Ardy - I tried Ticketmaster Ireland but at present they have no pending boxing shows. There is no mention of the show on Brian Peters Promotions website either. It could be that tickets are not yet released.
For me it has to be RTE2, hope they telecast it?
For me it has to be RTE2, hope they telecast it?
Hello Shamrock, they are broadcasting it live. I hope you enjoy it.
on a sidenote for those irish living in england and cannot receive RTE (never understood why , english or irish blocking ?) RTE is meant to be broadcasting in england this year.
not sure if it is a new channel or we will get the same programmes at the same time .
Shamrock
01-03-2008, 03:02 PM
Hello Shamrock, they are broadcasting it live. I hope you enjoy it.
Thats fucking awesome. A lot of irish here will be pleased with that news as well. Its great you opened this thread ardy where we can all get the lastest local fight gos, cheers.
ESB
Stand Up and Fight - “Stand up and fight until you hear the bell, Stand toe to toe, trade blow for blow,
Keep punching till you make your punches tell,
Show that crowd what you know!
Until you hear that bell, that final bell,
Stand up and fight like hell!"
Not exactly what Lee does, nor what our fighters do, fight with the heart control with the head.
Stand up and fight! We do!
Thats fucking awesome. A lot of irish here will be pleased with that news as well. Its great you opened this thread ardy where we can all get the lastest local fight gos, cheers.
ESB
Not exactly what Lee does, nor what our fighters do, fight with the heart control with the head.
Stand up and fight! We do!
Thanks Shamrock,
Shamrock,What ever happened to the New Zealand heavyweight boxer who defeated Irelands Cathal O'Grady in 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He looked like a star of the future when he flattened O'Grady.
Shamrock
01-04-2008, 05:09 AM
Thanks Shamrock,
Shamrock,What ever happened to the New Zealand heavyweight boxer who defeated Irelands Cathal O'Grady in 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He looked like a star of the future when he flattened O'Grady.
I think yer talking abt Garth Da Silva Ardy? He gave up boxing and continued his army career. I think there was some controversy with drugs or someting going on. My son was lgt-heavy and went away with Garth, he would know but is on holiday. I'll find out when I see him.
Cheers Ardy, thanks for yor interest in NZ boxing.
I think yer talking abt Garth Da Silva Ardy? He gave up boxing and continued his army career. I think there was some controversy with drugs or someting going on. My son was lgt-heavy and went away with Garth, he would know but is on holiday. I'll find out when I see him.
Cheers Ardy, thanks for yor interest in NZ boxing.
That,s him shamrock, I recongise the name. A figther from Belarussia eliminated Da Silva in a fanastic contest at those Olympics. It,s a pity Da Silva never turned pro, he seemed to have real power.Was your son an international boxer?
Ardy, I got to say that if Duddy Pavlik happens I might be leaning toward rooting for Pavlik. I have followed Duddy his entire career and gone to a lot of his fights, but his team is not giving any credibility to the sport. I understand getting a title shot the easist route possible, but they are carving a route that just disgraces the sport. I actually think his level of competion is decreasing. On the other hand you have Pavlik who has been in the trenches with tough tough contenders and knocked them all out including Taylor. You have to respect that. They are both gentleman, but one seems more legit than the other.
iceman
01-04-2008, 12:45 PM
Ardy, I got to say that if Duddy Pavlik happens I might be leaning toward rooting for Pavlik. I have followed Duddy his entire career and gone to a lot of his fights, but his team is not giving any credibility to the sport. I understand getting a title shot the easist route possible, but they are carving a route that just disgraces the sport. I actually think his level of competion is decreasing. On the other hand you have Pavlik who has been in the trenches with tough tough contenders and knocked them all out including Taylor. You have to respect that. They are both gentleman, but one seems more legit than the other.
I wouldn't call it a disgrace as Duddy himself is very genuine but Team Duddy are certainly protecting their investment.I think it started after the Campas fight where Duddy really struggled at times.Turner has improved his defense and his last performance against Eastman was more convincing than the final score suggests.I think with the improvements under Turner Duddy would be ready to step up the competition but it just happens that Pavliks people have offered him a shot right now and it would be foolish to turn it down
DUDDY FIGHTS MUNOZ AT THE GARDEN
John "The Derry Destroyer" Duddy will now fight 26 year old Michi "The Mexican Sensation" Munoz at Madison Square Garden on 23rd Feb. Duddy's middleweight contest is part of an already terrific undercard on the Klitscho-Ibrabimov Heavyweight unification title headliner. Munoz comes to the garden with a repectable 20-1[13 TKOs], having only tasted defeat once, at the hands of Joey Gilbert[of Contender fame].If John gets past Monoz, then he is expected to challenge Kelly Pavlik for the middleweight title in June.
Slan Ardy
iceman
01-04-2008, 12:52 PM
DUDDY FIGHTS MUNOZ AT THE GARDEN
John "The Derry Destroyer" Duddy will now fight 26 year old Michi "The Mexican Sensation" Munoz at Madison Square Garden on 23rd Feb. Duddy's middleweight contest is part of an already terrific undercard on the Klitscho-Ibrabimov Heavyweight unification title headliner. Munoz comes to the garden with a repectable 20-1[i3 TKOs], having only tasted defeat once, at the hands of Joey Gilbert[of Contender fame].If John gets past Monoz, then he is expected to challenge Kelly Pavlik for the middleweight title in June.
Slan Ardy
Ardy - this Munoz guy is a bit of a joke.Check out his record on Boxrec.Duddy will beat him easily.Vanda would have been a better opponent
Ardy, I got to say that if Duddy Pavlik happens I might be leaning toward rooting for Pavlik. I have followed Duddy his entire career and gone to a lot of his fights, but his team is not giving any credibility to the sport. I understand getting a title shot the easist route possible, but they are carving a route that just disgraces the sport. I actually think his level of competion is decreasing. On the other hand you have Pavlik who has been in the trenches with tough tough contenders and knocked them all out including Taylor. You have to respect that. They are both gentleman, but one seems more legit than the other.
I would perfere to see Duddy take on a bigger name on 23rd Feb, but it looks as if Duddy's team have a no-risk agenda, until he fights Pavlik.
Ardy - this Munoz guy is a bit of a joke.Check out his record on Boxrec.Duddy will beat him easily.Vanda would have been a better opponent
I have and Munoz is certainly not the toughest guy Duddy could have fought at this present time, but as you said yourself, Irish Ropes are protecting their investment. But on paper Munoz record does looks respectable.
Iceman, I got nothing respect for Duddy he has the heart of a lion. It is his team that is the problem. Your right they were actually matching him pretty tough until he fought Campas. I was a the Campas fight and alhtough the fight was close I believe it was his best performace to date. It showed his heart, desire, chin, and ability to come back and win a fight. Since then they have put the breaks on. I know boxing is about putting asses in seats which John does, but fighting Munoz then for the middlewight title is something thats hard to support. I tell you what Andy Lee will not be putting on the breaks this year.
Iceman, I got nothing respect for Duddy he has the heart of a lion. It is his team that is the problem. Your right they were actually matching him pretty tough until he fought Campas. I was a the Campas fight and alhtough the fight was close I believe it was his best performace to date. It showed his heart, desire, chin, and ability to come back and win a fight. Since then they have put the breaks on. I know boxing is about putting asses in seats which John does, but fighting Munoz then for the middlewight title is something thats hard to support. I tell you what Andy Lee will not be putting on the breaks this year.
Ml,in an ideal world Duddy should be fighting tougher to deserve a crack at the title, but Bob Arum wants Duddy, as he believes John will be an easy defence for Pavlik.
iceman
01-04-2008, 01:14 PM
Iceman, I got nothing respect for Duddy he has the heart of a lion. It is his team that is the problem. Your right they were actually matching him pretty tough until he fought Campas. I was a the Campas fight and alhtough the fight was close I believe it was his best performace to date. It showed his heart, desire, chin, and ability to come back and win a fight. Since then they have put the breaks on. I know boxing is about putting asses in seats which John does, but fighting Munoz then for the middlewight title is something thats hard to support. I tell you what Andy Lee will not be putting on the breaks this year.
Duddy's team know his limitations - Manny wants to rush Lee buy so far so good
Duddy's team know his limitations - Manny wants to rush Lee buy so far so good
Will you be going to the garden. Looks like a fanastic promotion. Lee should be fighting on the undercard also.
iceman
01-04-2008, 01:24 PM
Will you be going to the garden. Looks like a fanastic promotion. Lee should be fighting on the undercard also.
No, but i'll go see Duddy/ Pavlik this summer wherever it takes place
You guys no what going on with James Moore. Talk about a career that hit the breaks. He started his career late and has an extensive ameteur background, but after he split with Irish ropes he cant get any opponents. All his opponents have not helped him improve as a fighter. He should take a risk and fight someone where he is the underdog because he has the ability to make some noise in his division.
No, but i'll go see Duddy/ Pavlik this summer wherever it takes place
I will be there as well.
iceman
01-04-2008, 01:29 PM
You guys no what going on with James Moore. Talk about a career that hit the breaks. He started his career late and has an extensive ameteur background, but after he split with Irish ropes he cant get any opponents. All his opponents have not helped him improve as a fighter. He should take a risk and fight someone where he is the underdog because he has the ability to make some noise in his division.
He just won recently against a decent opponent but supposedly got injured in the process - he really needs to step it up asap - time is not on his side
You guys no what going on with James Moore. Talk about a career that hit the breaks. He started his career late and has an extensive ameteur background, but after he split with Irish ropes he cant get any opponents. All his opponents have not helped him improve as a fighter. He should take a risk and fight someone where he is the underdog because he has the ability to make some noise in his division.
Ml, Moore is now being promoted by Celtic Promotions. They hope next year to push his career forward. Moore was speaking to a few guys I know in a bar shortly after one of his last fights. Moore said he felt ready for anyone in the lightmiddle division.
greengloves
01-04-2008, 01:35 PM
think we will all be trying our best to get over to the states for that one,it looks a fantastic card,and a great night for irish boxing on the undercard.i believe lee will knockout eastman if that is who he fights in feb in msg.duddy will KO munoz in the mid rounds and go on to have one more fight before challenging pavlik and becoming the new middleweight king.
afterwards,andy lee will say he can take duddy any time,by which a grudge championship fight will be set up for croke park in spring 2008 infront of 80000 irishmen, with the undercard featuring paul mccloskey defending his ebu belt in a rematch against lyons,at the bottom of the card, it will include bernard dunne fighting for the irish super bantamweight title against a newly turned pro with a record of 4-0.
:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
i do think duddy will beat pavlik though,i know pavlik has dynamite in each of his hands,but i believe we will see pavlik underestimating duddy and duddy putting in the performance of his life!
mike4819
01-04-2008, 02:08 PM
I would perfere to see Duddy take on a bigger name on 23rd Feb, but it looks as if Duddy's team have a no-risk agenda, until he fights Pavlik.
Sounds right unfortunately. they are so afraid of losing the 0 in the lost column. You can ruin a fighters confidence like this. fights like this aren't helping him prepare for Pavlic. Wonder what would have happened if he had stayed in "deeper water" right after Campas.
I just saw Yuri Forman win a decision over Tsurkian on cable last night. Forman boxes nice, good jab, Tsurkian, agressive but neither one looked like world beaters. Would love to see Moore in with either one. Hope he can really step it up this year.
Wonder if Macklin would ever consider fighting over here(states).
Also Craig McEwan looking good for the Scottish.
Cheers!
Sounds right unfortunately. they are so afraid of losing the 0 in the lost column. You can ruin a fighters confidence like this. fights like this aren't helping him prepare for Pavlic. Wonder what would have happened if he had stayed in "deeper water" right after Campas.
I just saw Yuri Forman win a decision over Tsurkian on cable last night. Forman boxes nice, good jab, Tsurkian, agressive but neither one looked like world beaters. Would love to see Moore in with either one. Hope he can really step it up this year.
Wonder if Macklin would ever consider fighting over here(states).
Also Craig McEwan looking good for the Scottish.
Cheers!
The thing is Duddy has great potential, and there is no need to protect him. I'm pretty confident when he does meet Pavlik, he will cause an upset.
Shamrock
01-04-2008, 11:05 PM
That,s him shamrock, I recongise the name. A figther from Belarussia eliminated Da Silva in a fanastic contest at those Olympics. It,s a pity Da Silva never turned pro, he seemed to have real power.Was your son an international boxer?
Son Regan travelled internationally with Da Silva. Regan scored a No2 world amateur ranking at L/Heavyweight in 1997.
Son Regan travelled internationally with Da Silva. Regan scored a No2 world amateur ranking at L/Heavyweight in 1997.
That's highly impressive. Did he ever turn professional.
Shamrock
01-05-2008, 05:03 AM
That's highly impressive. Did he ever turn professional.
Had 3 fights Ardy, won em all but did terrible damage to his left hand and hasn't boxed since but makes money out of corporate boxing.
Had 3 fights Ardy, won em all but did terrible damage to his left hand and hasn't boxed since but makes money out of corporate boxing.
You must be very proud of him!. Did he ever enter the Commonwealth Games. or qualify for the Olympics. He must have did well in the World championships to get such a high ranking.
Big Ears
01-05-2008, 09:00 AM
For those of you critisizing Duddy's opponents the plan is to fight Munoz and have one more fight before Pavlik . That fight is expected to be for the European title against Sebastian Sylvester , which if it comes of would be more than enough of a test for Duddy to deserve his shot should he win .
Anyone got a prediction on when Henry Coyle will make it out of the 1st round in one of his fights ?
Duddy's been changed back to United Kingdom by Boxrec btw :roll:
For those of you critisizing Duddy's opponents the plan is to fight Munoz and have one more fight before Pavlik . That fight is expected to be for the European title against Sebastian Sylvester , which if it comes of would be more than enough of a test for Duddy to deserve his shot should he win .
Anyone got a prediction on when Henry Coyle will make it out of the 1st round in one of his fights ?
Duddy's been changed back to United Kingdom by Boxrec btw :roll:
Hello Big Ears, Where did you get that information about Duddy's European title fight. It would be a great fight if it happened.
Henry Coyle won his last fight on a 4th tko. Henry can punch, but he should fight more often.
They can say what they want, Duddy is Irish, we know it, so fuck them at Boxrec
Big Ears
01-05-2008, 09:18 AM
Hello Big Ears, Where did you get that information about Duddy's European title fight. It would be a great fight if it happened.
Henry Coyle won his last fight on a 4th tko. Henry can punch, but he should fight more often.
They can say what they want, Duddy is Irish, we know it, so fuck them at Boxrec
His team mentioned it several times(including on tv) after the win against Eastman that he would have a fight in America in Februrary and then hopefully take on Sebastian Sylvester a month later in March(in Belfast) .
Now I'm not sure they can lure Sylvester out of Germany , but it seems they do have genuine plans to face him .
Boxrec have Coyle winning his last fight by 1st round Tko , but then again we know how accurate boxrec can be :roll:
His team mentioned it several times(including on tv) after the win against Eastman that he would have a fight in America in Februrary and then hopefully take on Sebastian Sylvester a month later in March(in Belfast) .
Now I'm not sure they can lure Sylvester out of Germany , but it seems they do have genuine plans to face him .
Boxrec have Coyle winning his last fight by 1st round Tko , but then again we know how accurate boxrec can be :roll:
My opoligies, about the Coyle result. I was pretty certain The Irish News reported it it as a 4rd TkO, but there you go.:huh
There has been nothing in any of the Irish press lately, about Duddy fighting here again, but I suppose nothing will be announced until after the Munoz contest.
Are you going to the Cork or Limerick promotions.:bbb
Big Ears
01-05-2008, 09:44 AM
My opoligies, about the Coyle result. I was pretty certain The Irish News reported it it as a 4rd TkO, but there you go.:huh
There has been nothing in any of the Irish press lately, about Duddy fighting here again, but I suppose nothing will be announced until after the Munoz contest.
Are you going to the Cork or Limerick promotions.:bbb
I'd be going to the Limerick one but it's during my mocks :? , the first card near North Tipp........well ever and it comes at a bad time .
I'd be going to the Limerick one but it's during my mocks :? , the first card near North Tipp........well ever and it comes at a bad time .
The hardships of student life :dead :lol:
Big Scott Belshaw fights in Cork. :happy
Do you box:bbb
Big Ears
01-05-2008, 10:00 AM
The hardships of student life :dead :lol:
Big Scott Belshaw fights in Cork. :happy
Do you box:bbb
Unfortunately not , a boxing club was only started in my town about 2 years ago(and it's meant to be fairly shit) so combined with my commitments to soccer I've just never had the chance .
Planning on starting sometime in the near enough future though .
Unfortunately not , a boxing club was only started in my town about 2 years ago(and it's meant to be fairly shit) so combined with my commitments to soccer I've just never had the chance .
Planning on starting sometime in the near enough future though .
Boxing can be tough at times, but when I was boxing, there was no better feeling than a ref raising your arm in victory.
iceman
01-05-2008, 11:58 AM
My opoligies, about the Coyle result. I was pretty certain The Irish News reported it it as a 4rd TkO, but there you go.:huh
There has been nothing in any of the Irish press lately, about Duddy fighting here again, but I suppose nothing will be announced until after the Munoz contest.
Are you going to the Cork or Limerick promotions.:bbb
Coyle fought in Cicero(chicago suburb) a few weeks and won by KO in the 1st.
He has a local contractor sponsoring him so he plans to fight a lot more often
Coyle fought in Cicero(chicago suburb) a few weeks and won by KO in the 1st.
He has a local contractor sponsoring him so he plans to fight a lot more often
Iceman, Have you seen Coyle fight? What do you make of him?
Old Slutter has a particular hatrad, for Henry and his uncles, who also live in Chicago.
Calcium Kid
01-05-2008, 02:06 PM
Good idear this thread a like it:thumbsup a think andy lee is the best boxer ireland has, and will be a future world champion, been very impressed with him:good
iceman
01-05-2008, 04:11 PM
Iceman, Have you seen Coyle fight? What do you make of him?
Old Slutter has a particular hatrad, for Henry and his uncles, who also live in Chicago.
I couldn't make his last fight but my mate went and wasn't overly impressed with Coyle - too much flailing and wild swinging
He's a hell of a nice lad who has lots of confidence in his ability but i can't see him competing on the world level
I couldn't make his last fight but my mate went and wasn't overly impressed with Coyle - too much flailing and wild swinging
He's a hell of a nice lad who has lots of confidence in his ability but i can't see him competing on the world level
Yeah Coyle needs to settle down and box, that should be his foundation. KO victories at this stage of his career are meaningless unless lessons are learnt. Good luck to him anyway.
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Couldnt pull that article on the two Darrens Ardy.Good thread this anyway people are talking about this as the final but they could meet in the earlier rounds as Sutherland and David Joyce will be seeded to be kept apart purely because they have both won senior crowns in the past.This means that the two guys could meet in the semis or even in the quaters like Sutherland did when Andy Lee whupped him a few years ago.
Also is just me or more and more people coming around to the idea that ONeill will win this one.Just what ive been hearing in the past two months.
Tom_Tocca
01-06-2008, 07:58 AM
His team mentioned it several times(including on tv) after the win against Eastman that he would have a fight in America in Februrary and then hopefully take on Sebastian Sylvester a month later in March(in Belfast) .
Now I'm not sure they can lure Sylvester out of Germany , but it seems they do have genuine plans to face him .
Boxrec have Coyle winning his last fight by 1st round Tko , but then again we know how accurate boxrec can be :roll:
Everything depends on the Castillejo - Sturm situation.
There is a purse bid coming up for Sylvester vs. Castillejo. Castillejo's team said they want to try hard to win it but if they would still lose to Sauerland, Castillejo would give up his EBU mandatory position and wait for his fight vs. Sturm this summer.
Sylvester on the other hand absolutely wants to fight Sturm but would have to go trough Castillejo in Spain to get this WBA mandatory position to fight Sturm in summer.
So the question is: Will Sylvester take the risk for getting his dream fight vs Sturm and fighting Castillejo in Spain?
The only oppertunity for Duddy to get the fight vs. Sylvester is to lure him with a big purse...though, I don't know if the Irish promotion have that kind of money/is willing to give the German...
Couldnt pull that article on the two Darrens Ardy.Good thread this anyway people are talking about this as the final but they could meet in the earlier rounds as Sutherland and David Joyce will be seeded to be kept apart purely because they have both won senior crowns in the past.This means that the two guys could meet in the semis or even in the quaters like Sutherland did when Andy Lee whupped him a few years ago.
Also is just me or more and more people coming around to the idea that ONeill will win this one.Just what ive been hearing in the past two months.
Sutherland blows hot and cold and like Egan, promise a lot, but fails to deliver on the big occassions.O'Neil has been constantly improving, and might well win the middleweight championship.
If you cant get to the National Stadium on Friday, there is live coverage of some of the finals on RTE2 starting at 9.30
Everything depends on the Castillejo - Sturm situation.
There is a purse bid coming up for Sylvester vs. Castillejo. Castillejo's team said they want to try hard to win it but if they would still lose to Sauerland, Castillejo would give up his EBU mandatory position and wait for his fight vs. Sturm this summer.
Sylvester on the other hand absolutely wants to fight Sturm but would have to go trough Castillejo in Spain to get this WBA mandatory position to fight Sturm in summer.
So the question is: Will Sylvester take the risk for getting his dream fight vs Sturm and fighting Castillejo in Spain?
The only oppertunity for Duddy to get the fight vs. Sylvester is to lure him with a big purse...though, I don't know if the Irish promotion have that kind of money/is willing to give the German...
I dont think the Duddy-Sylvester fight will happen, as Duddy wont fight in Germany and I dont think Slyvester will come to Ireland.
Tom, it's good to see German boxing in such a healthy state. I remember in the early 80s West Germany was a wasteland for boxing, with Rene Weller as their only good fighter[ Light weight European champion].I would love to go to Magdeburg and experience one of those big German fight nights they have out there all the time.
Big Ears
01-06-2008, 12:29 PM
Everything depends on the Castillejo - Sturm situation.
There is a purse bid coming up for Sylvester vs. Castillejo. Castillejo's team said they want to try hard to win it but if they would still lose to Sauerland, Castillejo would give up his EBU mandatory position and wait for his fight vs. Sturm this summer.
Sylvester on the other hand absolutely wants to fight Sturm but would have to go trough Castillejo in Spain to get this WBA mandatory position to fight Sturm in summer.
So the question is: Will Sylvester take the risk for getting his dream fight vs Sturm and fighting Castillejo in Spain?
The only oppertunity for Duddy to get the fight vs. Sylvester is to lure him with a big purse...though, I don't know if the Irish promotion have that kind of money/is willing to give the German...
Thanks for that Tom , I think Brian Peters could probably get the money together for Sylvester to come to Ireland if he really wanted to but with Duddy virtually guarenteed a shot at Pavlik(should he beat Taylor) once he doesn't lose , he most likely won't see that as worthwhile .
Tom_Tocca
01-06-2008, 12:47 PM
I dont think the Duddy-Sylvester will happen, as Duddy wont fight in Germany and I dont think Slyvester will come to Ireland.
Tom, it's good to see German boxing in such a healthy state. I remember in the early 80s West Germany was a wasteland for boxing, with Rene Weller as their only good fighter[ Light weight European champion].I would love to go to Magdeburg and experience one of those big German fight nights they have out there all the time.
I quite enjoyed the Irish fans of Bernard Dunne that supported him when he fought on the undercard of Abraham v. Ikeke back in 2005. There were like 500 of them, cheering for a whole 6 rounds of Bernard's fight - I hope he comes back in fashion, maybe fighting the Spaniard in a rematch...
I quite enjoyed the Irish fans of Bernard Dunne that supported him when he fought on the undercard of Abraham v. Ikeke back in 2005. There were like 500 of them, cheering for a whole 6 rounds of Bernard's fight - I hope he comes back in fashion, maybe fighting the Spaniard in a rematch...
Yeah I hope Dunne can come back as well. Dunne was at the forefront of this boxing revival in Ireland.Bernard might not be good enought to compete at world level, but he certainly has the ability to be European champion again. Let's hope his confidence is still intact when he returns, and the sooner he returns the better.
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Irish boxing ought to be prohibited.
Irish boxing ought to be prohibited.
WHY, OH WISE ONE.
Big Ears
01-11-2008, 05:56 PM
WHY, OH WISE ONE.
ignore him , Bart is anti-Irish for no apparent reason . Possibly jealous of Ireland's rich boxing history for such a small nation compared to Holland(which has very little) .
ignore him , Bart is anti-Irish for no apparent reason . Possibly jealous of Ireland's rich boxing history for such a small nation compared to Holland(which has very little) .
Are you watching the amateurs. Sutherland did well.
Big Ears
01-11-2008, 07:16 PM
Are you watching the amateurs. Sutherland did well.
Ya I watched it , Sutherland did well to come back and in truth dominate the last 2 rounds . For some reason I get this horrible feeling he's not going to make it to the Olympics .
I think he'd suit very well to the pros , he's a very strong guy and punches well to the body , seems to have a very good chin too . Those factors are less important in the amateurs and I feel style wise the pros would suit him better too . Hopefully he makes the Olympics .
Barnes looks very good at the moment , hopefully he can keep improving .
Con Sheehan is someone I knew very little about before the championships but I liked the look of him . Certainly loads to improve on but an 18 year old heavyweight who looks to have plenty of potential so he may become something to get excited about .
slapbangwhallop
01-11-2008, 07:20 PM
Ya I watched it , Sutherland did well to come back and in truth dominate the last 2 rounds . For some reason I get this horrible feeling he's not going to make it to the Olympics .
I think he'd suit very well to the pros , he's a very strong guy and punches well to the body , seems to have a very good chin too . Those factors are less important in the amateurs and I feel style wise the pros would suit him better too . Hopefully he makes the Olympics .
Barnes looks very good at the moment , hopefully he can keep improving .
Con Sheehan is some I knew very little about before the championships but I liked the look of him . Certianly loads to improve on but an 18 year old heavyweight who looks to have plenty of potential so he may become something to get excited about .
tried watchin it on line but it was impossible - caught a bit of the Barnes fight - he looked good - love to see the guy get a medal
tried watchin it on line but it was impossible - caught a bit of the Barnes fight - he looked good - love to see the guy get a medal
Barnes looked good but Moores corner looked disgusted that there man wasnt getting any points scored... it was strange when they threw in the towel.
Barnes looked good but Moores corner looked disgusted that there man wasnt getting any points scored... it was strange when they threw in the towel.
Hello Fra, It did seem odd Moores corner retiring him with only a minute left, but the right man won in the end.Lets hope for more Irish representation at the games. Egan, Sutherland and Sheahan are the best hope we have.
Ya I watched it , Sutherland did well to come back and in truth dominate the last 2 rounds . For some reason I get this horrible feeling he's not going to make it to the Olympics .
I think he'd suit very well to the pros , he's a very strong guy and punches well to the body , seems to have a very good chin too . Those factors are less important in the amateurs and I feel style wise the pros would suit him better too . Hopefully he makes the Olympics .
Barnes looks very good at the moment , hopefully he can keep improving .
Con Sheehan is someone I knew very little about before the championships but I liked the look of him . Certainly loads to improve on but an 18 year old heavyweight who looks to have plenty of potential so he may become something to get excited about .
I think sutherland could make a good pro as well. I hope he stays in Ireland if he does turn professional and not go to britain or america.
Is anyone going to the Lee fight. I heard that its sold out already.
mickrick1
01-12-2008, 03:28 PM
I think sutherland could make a good pro as well. I hope he stays in Ireland if he does turn professional and not go to britain or america.
Is anyone going to the Lee fight. I heard that its sold out already.
I got tickets when they were released on Monday morning - but they were all sold out within 20 minutes. Tickets are now available at 2 or 3 times face value on e bay.
iceman
01-12-2008, 03:30 PM
Any word on who Lee is fighting?
I got tickets when they were released on Monday morning - but they were all sold out within 20 minutes. Tickets are now available at 2 or 3 times face value on e bay.
thats unreal.... how many were sold
mike4819
01-12-2008, 03:35 PM
Hated to see O'Neill lose at middle, how'd he look though? Anyone know how old he is?
Ardy what did you think of the heavyweight,Con Sheehan? What is his style like?, Although the amateur points system dictates style to some degree, right?
Had no chance to see any of it over here.
mickrick1
01-12-2008, 03:49 PM
thats unreal.... how many were sold
2000 - there were queues in Limerick from 5.30 am - then again it's the first professional show in Limerick ever and Lee is just a bit special. Let's hope that they get a decent opponent for him.
2000 - there were queues in Limerick from 5.30 am - then again it's the first professional show in Limerick ever and Lee is just a bit special. Let's hope that they get a decent opponent for him.
that must be the biggest venue in limerick for boxing... its a pity there is not somewhere bigger.
Hated to see O'Neill lose at middle, how'd he look though? Anyone know how old he is?
Ardy what did you think of the heavyweight,Con Sheehan? What is his style like?, Although the amateur points system dictates style to some degree, right?
Had no chance to see any of it over here.
Hello Mike, O'Neill put up a good showing, but Sutherland was just that bit too strong for him. O'Neill is only 22, so he has time on his side.
Con Sheahan is an 18 year old. He's big and strong, and looks a great prospect for the future. I take it your in America Mike, but apparently you can watch RTE sporting events on line.
Hello Mike, O'Neill put up a good showing, but Sutherland was just that bit too strong for him. O'Neill is only 22, so he has time on his side.
Con Sheahan is an 18 year old. He's big and strong, and looks a great prospect for the future. I take it your in America Mike, but apparently you can watch RTE sporting events on line.
I read in the a newspaper tis week that a top superheavy propect from england called tyson fury wanted to fight in the irish championships.... so he could fight for Ireland in the olympics.What happened
Big Ears
01-12-2008, 07:27 PM
I read in the a newspaper tis week that a top superheavy propect from england called tyson fury wanted to fight in the irish championships.... so he could fight for Ireland in the olympics.What happened
He had to pull out(presumely due to injury) at the semi-final stage I believe .
Darren O'Neil is 23 I think , lovely boxer but with having a full-time job(school teacher) I can't ever see him developing enough to be a real threat at the very top of the amateurs .
goldenboy
01-12-2008, 09:13 PM
whats up next for bernard dudes??
a few fights and a rematch or what?
i was gutted after the martinez fight!
hope he comes back soon!
whats up next for bernard dudes??
a few fights and a rematch or what?
i was gutted after the martinez fight!
hope he comes back soon!
I agree Goldenboy, Dunne needs a warm-up fight, and then back in for a rematch against Martinez. Dunne was on RTE on Friday night, and he said he was back in training and hopeing for a big year. So, maybe he will be fighting soon.
I agree Goldenboy, Dunne needs a warm-up fight, and then back in for a rematch against Martinez. Dunne was on RTE on Friday night, and he said he was back in training and hopeing for a big year. So, maybe he will be fighting soon.
Ardy, fightbeat has a good video of intense sparring between Nate Cambell and Dunne. Its on page 7 of video section if your interested.
Ardy, fightbeat has a good video of intense sparring between Nate Cambell and Dunne. Its on page 7 of video section if your interested.
Very interested ML, thank you. Do you think Klitscho will win against Ibragimov next month.Wladamir has the all round talent, but you never know with him, because his poor punch resistance.
I think Wlad wins, but I am just interested in a good fight that goes atleast past the fourth round. I havn't scene Sultan fight that much so I really don't know what to expect.
I think Wlad wins, but I am just interested in a good fight that goes atleast past the fourth round. I havn't scene Sultan fight that much so I really don't know what to expect.
IMO Ilbragimov is very ordinary, I have seen him a few times and wasn't overly impressed. During an interview Sultan's management compared him to a young Mike Tyson LOL.
slapbangwhallop
01-13-2008, 02:13 PM
anyone see Duddy's interview on "Turbidy TOnight" on RTE - he came across very well - a lot of other boxers could take note
Shamrock
01-13-2008, 04:12 PM
No, but I should pay more attention to RTE
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slapbangwhallop
01-14-2008, 03:09 PM
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fucking that Ardy - watchin them here [Only registered and activated users can see links]
THIS is how a pro should come across in an interview take note - Anthony Small, Bradley Pryce et al
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Shamrock
01-14-2008, 03:15 PM
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Cheers Ardy
Shamrock
01-14-2008, 04:27 PM
fucking that Ardy - watchin them here [Only registered and activated users can see links]
THIS is how a pro should come across in an interview take note - Anthony Small, Bradley Pryce et al
[Only registered and activated users can see links] - the Duddy interview
Watching the Sheehan fight probly went to the right corner but the scoring system sucks I think and the litle lady ref with the big boys, far out!! :yep
fucking that Ardy - watchin them here [Only registered and activated users can see links]
THIS is how a pro should come across in an interview take note - Anthony Small, Bradley Pryce et al
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Cheers Slapbangwallop,
Do you ever get over to Ireland to watch the fights.
Watching the Sheehan fight probly went to the right corner but the scoring system sucks I think and the litle lady ref with the big boys, far out!! :yep
Hello Shamrock, what did you think of the amateurs?
Shamrock
01-15-2008, 04:37 AM
Hello Shamrock, what did you think of the amateurs?
like I said Ardy, the computer scoring sucks. I can't see how someone doesn't score a point in a round. Happens here too.
fucking that Ardy - watchin them here [Only registered and activated users can see links]
THIS is how a pro should come across in an interview take note - Anthony Small, Bradley Pryce et al
[Only registered and activated users can see links] - the Duddy interview
good post.... have you anyother cool stuff like that about Irish fighters
Interesting matthew macklin is now fighting out of Las Vegas with Mayweather Sr.
Interesting matthew macklin is now fighting out of Las Vegas with Mayweather Sr.
Hello ML, where did you hear that? Macklin is scheduled to fight in Limerick on the Andy Lee undercard
does anyone know who lee is fighting in limerick
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