pg123 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Has anyone been following this? I don't have sky tv so haven't seen the show and at first put it down to just a star keeping in the limelight. Have been doing a bit of research on the net and have changed my opinion. He has worked hard just to get a pro fight and I wish him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 If the other fighter doesn't fall over on entering the ring, Freddie is in for a bad night. He isn't big enough to fight at heavyweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Must admit giving away 2 stone on your first fight is a big ask. He has lost 21kgs since starting training and maybe should have kept losing till cruiser weight. Still look at holyfield.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rizzini Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 what time is the fight on at tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 After the Price Skelton fight due to start at 9:30. Flintoff is next on the card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 What channel is it on? I can't wait to see him get a beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Only can be seen on boxnation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rizzini Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 happy days cheers for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) total joke,,never boxed as an amateur,,trains and turns pro,,,,he,s in for a big shock for those of you who want to watch the fight ,,go to LSHUNTER on your laptop, the whole show will be on there,,hope he gets flattened, also they are saying this guy is unbeaten,,where in mothercare probably Edited November 30, 2012 by evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine1980 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I use to know and hang around with the guy in my younger years, and I know what he is like. If they give him a few Stella's before the fight the American is going to get a proper norther bar fight battering!! Lol Royal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 the american is a foot shorter than him and two stone heavier,,just goes to show how fit he is,,the fight is a joke on the BBBC,s behalf and should never have been sanctioned,heavyweight boxing today is a farce,give me the welters or middles anyday over these fat bums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 the american is a foot shorter than him and two stone heavier,,just goes to show how fit he is,,the fight is a joke on the BBBC,s behalf and should never have been sanctioned,heavyweight boxing today is a farce,give me the welters or middles anyday over these fat bums HERE, HERE, well said that man, its a bum fight, wouldnt be surprised if Fred won. Its' still a joke I know a lot of Manchester fighters and they would die for an oppertunity like this, like myself they have been pugerists from the age of 9 ( I stopped at 25 i'm 39 now but still train)and have put all the road work and hours in the ring sparring etc. Along comes another celebrity and they get in the lime light straight away, which boxing board have approved this farce? Boxing is an art and you earn your bouts/titles they are not handed to you, ATB Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Whether its a last ditch attempt at reality tv or not you have to admire his dedication and commitment . He is giving his best Good luck to him , I have been watching the show and will watch the fight . What ever the outcome it ain't gonna spoil his looks. Edited November 30, 2012 by stokie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 There does'nt seem much going on in the heavys really with the two klitchos at the top,although David Price is one to watch hes got all the right credentials to go a long way and a bit more polished than th Irish champ Tyson Furry, at least you can watch Furry on channel 5 rather than sky or boxnation,also Chris Eubank jnr is shaping up nicely alot of people dont like him but he will be good one day with the trainer he has and his dads money behind him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 HERE, HERE, well said that man, its a bum fight, wouldnt be surprised if Fred won. Its' still a joke I know a lot of Manchester fighters and they would die for an oppertunity like this, like myself they have been pugerists from the age of 9 ( I stopped at 25 i'm 39 now but still train)and have put all the road work and hours in the ring sparring etc. Along comes another celebrity and they get in the lime light straight away, which boxing board have approved this farce? Boxing is an art and you earn your bouts/titles they are not handed to you, ATB Flynny fancy packing in at 25 you were in ya prime then,,i started at 8 had first contest at ten,won first title at 27 and had last fight at 34,still train and train the lads but as you say its not like now 2fight and you get a title shot,wasnt like that in my day you had to beat the best to get a shot at a title,,oh the memories 100,s of miles of roadwork sparring,bagwork,and starvin yourself to make the weight even dehydrating for two days,got harder as ya got older tho :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Frank Bruno vs Gerrie Coetzee all over again. Worst thing about these 'bum fights' (not to be confused with bun fights) is that you stock up on ice cold beers, fill the bowls with peanuts and Bombay mix, and the whole shebang's over before you've drained your first can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 richard dunn vs ali springs to mind,, :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Frank Bruno vs Gerrie Coetzee all over again. Worst thing about these 'bum fights' (not to be confused with bun fights) is that you stock up on ice cold beers, fill the bowls with peanuts and Bombay mix, and the whole shebang's over before you've drained your first can! Round 1 or 2?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Round 1 or 2?? It's on YouTube if you're too young to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 It's on YouTube if you're too young to remember. doh sorry ment Flintoff?? 1 or 2?? sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 doh sorry ment Flintoff?? 1 or 2?? sorry Who cares! As long as he's not on the bloody Morrisons advert this Christmas! Bring back Richard Hammond!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 fancy packing in at 25 you were in ya prime then,,i started at 8 had first contest at ten,won first title at 27 and had last fight at 34,still train and train the lads but as you say its not like now 2fight and you get a title shot,wasnt like that in my day you had to beat the best to get a shot at a title,,oh the memories 100,s of miles of roadwork sparring,bagwork,and starvin yourself to make the weight even dehydrating for two days,got harder as ya got older tho :lol: Didn't want to stop mate but was working all over the country (self employed joiner) so couldn't put the hours in, then the kids came along(enough said ha ha ) you are not wrong bout it getting harder as you get older ha ha , I just do a bit of pad and bag work now to keep the belly in check ha ha atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Who cares! As long as he's not on the bloody Morrisons advert this Christmas! Bring back Richard Hammond!! oooh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I know that I demonstrate a fine figure of a "pigeonwatch physque" but am i the only one that considers a "heavyweight " a little bit of an odd term for a man weighing only 15 stone! Boxing seems to have got so much about technique and so little about hitting hard, and having the mental strength to soak up the punishment and keep coming forward. I have wondered if the business of trying to score points rather than hit hard in the amateur game is to blame ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) I know that I demonstrate a fine figure of a "pigeonwatch physque" but am i the only one that considers a "heavyweight " a little bit of an odd term for a man weighing only 15 stone! Boxing seems to have got so much about technique and so little about hitting hard, and having the mental strength to soak up the punishment and keep coming forward. I have wondered if the business of trying to score points rather than hit hard in the amateur game is to blame ? No offence but you cant have watched amateur boxing, the amateurs I have watched over the years give it there all, ok they have the head guards but the lads give it there all and will still hit hard and try to KO the other opponant , it is a full contact sport old bean, I would rather watch the amateurs as they are fast and put on a proper show, Jeeeees they knock the **** out of each other, proper entertaining. As for mental strength you tell that to a young lad who is crying thru frustation not thru getting hurt but thru not being able to hurt a better opponant , the lad will still get in the ring on a different day. I know this as will EVO who has been there and done it, As said no offence but you get in the ring whilst the butterflies are floating bout in your gut, then you can come back and spout bout points and mental strenght etc, PS All PRO'S WERE ABA LEVEL ONCE, ( Well apart from Flintoff that is) ATB Flynny ATB Flynny. Edited November 30, 2012 by flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.