Paul Briggs officially retired!

[huricn]

just read on another forum that he has retired.


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[Kegsy]

just read on another forum that he has retired.


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I was highly skeptical he would ever fight again.
Time to have a permanent role as a commontator on Friday Night Fights & the PPV's.:deal

Great career by Briggsy & nothing to be ashamed of.
Best of luck in the future mate.:deal

[stiflers mum]

Good luck to Paul.Hope he has made enough so that he and his family can live a nice life.:thumbsup

[daz52]

Man i dont know what to say.. On again off again on again off again... First i read an article my son doesnt want me to fight ok i give it up next week im back fit and healthy got my new trainer bring on Mundine now this... ???

[VIP]

Damn! Seems Mundine will be carrying the flag on his lonesome now.

[huricn]

Man i dont know what to say.. On again off again on again off again... First i read an article my son doesnt want me to fight ok i give it up next week im back fit and healthy got my new trainer bring on Mundine now this... ???

this was writen by his new trainer

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[sambo1987]

Green, Hamdan and Briggs all within a month.. what a blow to aussie boxing. Best of luck briggsy, great career.

[huricn]

Green, Hamdan and Briggs all within a month.. what a blow to aussie boxing. Best of luck briggsy, great career.



but Fenech is back to safe the day:lol:

[maco_187]

Green, Hamdan and Briggs all within a month.. what a blow to aussie boxing. Best of luck briggsy, great career.

one mre thing all around the same weight, shows how good aussie boxing was getting these last 2 years, when you have 5-6 genuinly top 20 guys in there respective division...
Sad day to see him retire..... but best of luck to the future, Paul can hold his head up high the fights with adamek inspired everyone

[Thommo6]

He probably was only going to continue to get a deserving payday against Mundine. With Mundine running down to middle weight, and green retired, he must have decided their is nothing that is going to pay him enough to continue.

Good luck to him.

[sambo1987]

but Fenech is back to safe the day:lol:

Haha oh ofcourse.. What am I complaining about :lol:

[ipswich express]

Paul has officially retired from professional boxing from today! its been about 3-4 weeks since paul and i started training with majority of the work being conditioning and just this week we begain sparring. Over the last 2 weeks ive had subconcious thoughts about paul in training that he's not responding how i think he should be which was confirmed this week in sparring.
There were rumours as to Pauls health problem regarding his nervous system and i can verify that there is a problem there as ive seen it with my own eyes! it's something most of us cant understand as it hasnt happened to us it affects his overall body mechanics to where he's so filled nervous tension that his body cant respond eg being able to see things and react to it.
After seeing this today i had no hesitation in telling Paul to call it a day as he also knew it was anyway!
Paul gave it one last shot and was dead serious which could have been fatal as we've seen in to many cases over the years, its now Pauls turn to sit back without any doubts in his mind and bask in the glory of a fabulous care
er and be healthy and excited about the new chapter in he's life.

From his trainer...

[MSTR]

Glad to hear that he had good people around him giving him honest advice. Nothing worse then having yes men who send you out to get publicly slaughtered. If he wasn't performing in sparring then its not going to be any better in the fight.

[daz52]

Glad to hear that he had good people around him giving him honest advice. Nothing worse then having yes men who send you out to get publicly slaughtered. If he wasn't performing in sparring then its not going to be any better in the fight.

:yep... Wont ever forget those 2 Adamek fights !

[one in a million]

Bugger I didn't get to see him box in person BUT family and health come first so all the best to him.

I wonder how Nathan is coming along with ****** training him, we should see the results at Nathans next fight.

[WhataRock]

What can I say, gutted.

But it is for the best, he has had a very long fighting career that he should be proud of.

[T.C.W]

Paul has officially retired from professional boxing from today! its been about 3-4 weeks since paul and i started training with majority of the work being conditioning and just this week we begain sparring. Over the last 2 weeks ive had subconcious thoughts about paul in training that he's not responding how i think he should be which was confirmed this week in sparring.
There were rumours as to Pauls health problem regarding his nervous system and i can verify that there is a problem there as ive seen it with my own eyes! it's something most of us cant understand as it hasnt happened to us it affects his overall body mechanics to where he's so filled nervous tension that his body cant respond eg being able to see things and react to it.
After seeing this today i had no hesitation in telling Paul to call it a day as he also knew it was anyway!
Paul gave it one last shot and was dead serious which could have been fatal as we've seen in to many cases over the years, its now Pauls turn to sit back without any doubts in his mind and bask in the glory of a fabulous care
er and be healthy and excited about the new chapter in he's life.

From his trainer...Les sparred him on tuesday and did very against him, this is a surpise, but best of luck for paul

[Dojo]

It's a shame when one of your favorite fighters hangs them up. But when it's for health reasons it's hard to complain. Well done Paul, awesome career.

[ashley]

Yep congratz to Paul :good

[westside]

would rather see an announcement other than a trainer on a little forum

hope paul was ok with that??

[ajay11]

Damn shame, was really hoping I'd get to see him fight again.

Nothing worse than having the body fail while the mind's still willing, unless you actually make it to a fight. Best we remember him for the great battles he fought.

[pecks]

This is sad, yet happy news for me.

It's sad to know that he'll never be boxing again. I liked supporting him, and there was no other boxer out there that I wanted to see win a world title more than him.

However, it's good to know that he wont be placing himself at risk. His health issues have been a problem for some time now, and if he was to fight again there would always be that feeling in the back of my mind hoping that something wouldn't go bad. Now it never will, at least not in the ring.

Paul has a lovely wife and children and he is a fine commentator. The foundation is there for him to enjoy the rest of his life.

[maco_187]

im shattered i just wanted to see one last hoorah but at least were left with the memories! those 2 fights with adamak will be folklaw one day.
Good luck with your future paul!
ps pauls trainer ****** footit has just released a good website

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go in gallery adn see typhoon hidaka that guy can punch and sure was big for a japanese fighter, what ever happeed to him?

[Barge FTA]

whose to say this is official news? could just be a prank.

[ipswich express]

Yeah cos it would make sense for Paul's trainer to prank everyone :)

[pecks]

whose to say this is official news? could just be a prank.
You are a sick man, Barge. :lol:

[Barge FTA]

how do you know it is pauls trainer?

[ipswich express]

Because I do...

[Barge FTA]

It might just be you trying to stur up trouble

[ipswich express]

Sounds like you're clutching at straws...

[stuistylee]

congratulations on a tops career 2 paul ...i think paul can retire very happy...and he's inspired quite a few people with his book and his story...

[westside]

how do you know it is pauls trainer?

My post was similar in it's cynicism, though not as direct.

Im still asking the question. Why is there nothing 'official', rather than some little post by a newbie on a forum?????

[daz52]

Hey westside that little newbie is was pauls trainer and i garantee he has more knowledge of boxing in his little finger than you do in your whole body! I suggest you do your research 1st before making a fool of yourself on a forum!

Your the one who made a fool of yourself he didnt say anything about Pauls trainers credentials he just was wondering if it was really him!

[huricn]

i guess you both forgot to read this! lol


thats right.

The HURICN dont make mistakes:deal

[daz52]

i guess you both forgot to read this! lol

Mate i read it and wasnt saying you were wrong about his retirment i was just making the point you said the other guy makes himself look foolish by doubting Briggs's new trainer and i was saying thats not what he was doing he was saying the article might not be real...

[Seasoned Veteran]

Great career. Tough fighter. Enjoy your retirement.

[westside]

Mate i read it and wasnt saying you were wrong about his retirment i was just making the point you said the other guy makes himself look foolish by doubting Briggs's new trainer and i was saying thats not what he was doing he was saying the article might not be real...

thanks for lookin after that while i was away.

gee people say some dumb things on forums. why would someone say what i know about boxing, when theyre implying i was saying that same thing about some else... a bit hypocrytical...

i still havent seen anything OFFICIAL yet STILL!!

maybe i have more common sense in my little finger than this retards entire body :huh

[westside]

no, ill dumb it right down for you.

Paul Brigg's retirement has been announced in ONE place only. On a 'small-time forum (on the scale of things) by someone who is not known as paul's trainer. as opposed to someone on here like gloveup on here who we pretty well know for sure is dino billinghurst.

In the media, this would call for it to be reported as 'alleged'.

i believe it, but i find it interesting that it has been listed ANYWHERE else. I'll stand corrected if its shown anywhere else.

I wont be giving closing congratulations to briggsy based on that post only. Its just not strong enough. (but that doesnt say i dont believe it)


to go back to the journalistic thing, If i was a boxing reporter.. i would not be reporting a story that briggs has retired just because of that post. you would verify it.

feel free to respond without a personal attack.

[westside]

honestly mate who do you think you are! lol


buddy im not responding to you any more, you're clearly an idiot.

[ipswich express]

On a 'small-time forum (on the scale of things)

Actually that forum is the biggest for Australian boxing, but I see where you're coming from. Trust me, it's Paul's trainer.

[westside]

Actually that forum is the biggest for Australian boxing, but I see where you're coming from. Trust me, it's Paul's trainer.

thank you for your level headed & unchildish response.

i dont disagree that it is, but cant believe it STILL hasnt been put anywhere officially. (as per th title of this thread)

[Barge FTA]

Westside, give up mate. people on this forum and complete dolts. they are naive fools.
they believe everything they read and hear, instead of using common sense.

[cedrichw]

I posted here qite some time ago I would be very surprised to see Paul fight again and it looks like my original info was right. great career and great bloke will be good to hear jim next time on FOX

[westside]

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still nothing...

[ipswich express]

I just got this message from Nathan: "Paul's 100% retired. He's happy and still has a lot of options. He is looking forward to getting behind me. I'm training the house down and I'm really, really, hungry."

Hope that puts this all to bed.

[Bentchassis]

I just got this message from Nathan: "Paul's 100% retired. He's happy and still has a lot of options. He is looking forward to getting behind me. I'm training the house down and I'm really, really, hungry."

Hope that puts this all to bed.

That sound pretty definitive, but just in case could you text his wife as well? :lol:

[shiner]

westside,no disrespect to you orpaul at all, but the reason it was only postedthere and not recognised by even smalltime media is the fact that it really isnt big news.paul had a lot of hardcore boxing fans,deservedly,but failed to make any impact or even small ripples on the mainstream media or public.all the best for retiring paul,hope your future brings you happiness and satisfaction.peace

[Axe]

Shame, he was one of the most exciting Lightheavyweights in recent memory...also one of the biggest hitters, and sadly may also be remembered as one of the best LHW's who never won a world title.

All the best Briggsy!

[Barge FTA]

Paul released a book and did many interviews on radio. he constantly has articles in the newspaper. i am not sure why this isn't a news story.

[stuistylee]

yeah it should b...

[westside]

or at least on his website... there is severly nothing!! not even esb.

nobbsy was posting some stuff about him on esb, but i think it was inaccurate.

[westside]

or at least on his website... there is severly nothing!! not even esb.

nobbsy was posting some stuff about him on esb, but i think it was inaccurate.

[ipswich express]

Nobbsy stuff isn't inaccurate. He knows Paul well. Paul's direction has changed since Tony's story, that's all. His website hasn't been updated in god knows how long.

[cedrichw]

contender maybe

[westside]

Nobbsy stuff isn't inaccurate. He knows Paul well. Paul's direction has changed since Tony's story, that's all. His website hasn't been updated in god knows how long.

He said he was fighting on a card that he wasnt.

[Shifty107]

Big ups to a great fighter. U r truely an ozzy champion Paul. Will never forget the time I saw him as a sixteen year old kickboxer, beating the shit out of ex-convicts in a tough man comp. Have followed his carreer since the beginning and just sad that he didnt get the shots he deserved. All the best in the future m8.

:happy :happy :happy :happy

[ipswich express]

He said he was fighting on a card that he wasnt.

He was...he's not now.

[westside]

hey westside i simply cant beleive your still going on about this what are you trying to prove? Do you want paul to ring you directly as to authenticate anything thats been written about him?
go back and read or your posts on this thread, your coming across as a very negative person just let it go!

not at all..

i originally said i dont not believe it, it just had me curious.
and the fact this forum is relatively quiet, means it looks like bring it up a lot.. but i guess that clearly there never going to be ANYTHING, ANYWHERE mentioned about it.

its not my doubt, just that i find that quite surprising. Is Paul, or even boxing for that matter, that insignificant?

[Barge FTA]

you have my support westside.

[westside]

you have my support westside.
:blurp

[Barge FTA]

:blurp

what is this meant to mean?

i've changed my mind, you are a complete moron, briggs has retired so get over it fuck wit.

[pecks]

what is this meant to mean?

i've changed my mind, you are a complete moron, briggs has retired so get over it fuck wit.:lol::lol:

[westside]

Barge FTA good to see common sense prevail and you step out from the dark side!
seriously its unbelievable how he's still going on about it after all this time!
get ready to see paul as a trainer on the aussie version of the contender!

sorry to raise points on a forum... :?

[cedrichw]

Barge FTA good to see common sense prevail and you step out from the dark side!
seriously its unbelievable how he's still going on about it after all this time!
get ready to see paul as a trainer on the aussie version of the contender!


I am sure i said thast on page 4:lol: :lol: :lol:


1 of a possible 3 still a bit early to say for sure

[teke]

One of my best mates is PR Marketing Manager of Jack Daniels Racing Australia and there have been strong indications that Danny Green will eventually drive a car under the Jack Daniels banner in drag racing.

Danny seems to be very enthsiastic about getting involved in Brett Stevens endorsed events.

Very very good reliable source and this could make Danny a two sport champion :deal

[cedrichw]

word on the street has danny green and paul briggs as the trainers on the contender!



I have heard a possible third who may be the favourite. A trainer not an ex boxer

[stiflers mum]

Paul has officially retired from professional boxing from today! its been about 3-4 weeks since paul and i started training with majority of the work being conditioning and just this week we begain sparring. Over the last 2 weeks ive had subconcious thoughts about paul in training that he's not responding how i think he should be which was confirmed this week in sparring.
There were rumours as to Pauls health problem regarding his nervous system and i can verify that there is a problem there as ive seen it with my own eyes! it's something most of us cant understand as it hasnt happened to us it affects his overall body mechanics to where he's so filled nervous tension that his body cant respond eg being able to see things and react to it.
After seeing this today i had no hesitation in telling Paul to call it a day as he also knew it was anyway!
Paul gave it one last shot and was dead serious which could have been fatal as we've seen in to many cases over the years, its now Pauls turn to sit back without any doubts in his mind and bask in the glory of a fabulous care
er and be healthy and excited about the new chapter in he's life.

From his trainer...
Ippy are you still in contact with Pauls ex-trainer and does this nervous system problem and the way it affect his reaction go away.what are his ex-trainers thoughts on his coming out of retirement?

[COULDHAVEBEEN]

Geez, you had us going for a minute with the thread title Stiffy!

Most would be very interested in what Ippy might know or be able to find out.

It's certainly interesting how secretive Briggsy's been about sparring partners etc.

[stiflers mum]

Geez, you had us going for a minute with the thread title Stiffy!

Most would be very interested in what Ippy might know or be able to find out.

It's certainly interesting how secretive Briggsy's been about sparring partners etc.
:lol:its an old thread i came across when i googled Paul Briggs retires.hope im wrong but i've got a bad feeling about this fight.hope im wrong.be interesting to hear Ippy's POV.

[boxoncottonon]

:lol::lol:

Pecks, who is the pic of in your avatar?

[stiflers mum]

Green, Hamdan and Briggs all within a month.. what a blow to aussie boxing. Best of luck briggsy, great career.
claytons retirements it would seem.

[cedrichw]

I have heard a possible third who may be the favourite. A trainer not an ex boxer


I think I can finally let the Cat out of the Bag Johnny Lewis will be a trainer on the Contender series. Hope this hasn't spoilt the offical announcement

[Diomedes]

Briggs was a fantastic fighter, and I really enjoyed his book. But I don't think it's right for him to fight again. He's been inactive for too long and that's not even to mention the concerns I've got about his health. Doesn't feel right to me, I'm worried for him.

[TheDuke]

Pecks, who is the pic of in your avatar?

That is indeed our very own Pecks ( real name Jason Taylor)

[cedrichw]

That is indeed our very own Pecks ( real name Jason Taylor)
was that the night JT got the sack from the bunnies

[cedrichw]

Geez, you had us going for a minute with the thread title Stiffy!

Most would be very interested in what Ippy might know or be able to find out.

It's certainly interesting how secretive Briggsy's been about sparring partners etc.
Yes mate very secrtive. leon hasn't said much from WA hopefully I will see a bit more next week when Paul returns to Sydney. I will let you know

[JOSEY WALES]

One of my best mates is PR Marketing Manager of Jack Daniels Racing Australia and there have been strong indications that Danny Green will eventually drive a car under the Jack Daniels banner in drag racing.

Danny seems to be very enthsiastic about getting involved in Brett Stevens endorsed events.

Very very good reliable source and this could make Danny a two sport champion :deal

Teke was a bit mad aye ? Ash when's he due out ? 7 months for his part in a botched feltching session was too harsh even if it did make headline news in the country he and his partner were holidaying in , its not like the ragged the gerbil died or anything . :lol:

See ,,
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[LeonMcS]

Yes mate very secrtive. leon hasn't said much from WA hopefully I will see a bit more next week when Paul returns to Sydney. I will let you know

Havn't said much because its not really my place to, plus I want to keep getting invited back to further sessions. Pauls sparring some local guys, very light workouts. Heres some pics from todays press conference.

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[cedrichw]

leon check your PM

[maco_187]

leon hows he looking? i just want to know if hes going to be in with a real shot... and wether his still the big puncher he always was...

[Who'sNext]

leon hows he looking? i just want to know if hes going to be in with a real shot... and wether his still the big puncher he always was...
yep, can anyone say about his condition? i hope he'll ko green :good

[sallywinder]

so this fight is still on? i thought it was posted that briggs re-retired..?


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[cedrichw]

that was a post about his original retirement 3 years ago as opposed to a little while ago when Team green reniged on the fight. yes the fight is defintley on

[IrnBruMan]

hahaha I wondered why sally had started all these 'Green vs ?' threads

[sallywinder]

hahaha I wondered why sally had started all these 'Green vs ?' threads


yep. you got it. i thought briggs had a relapse....:-(