Boxing Thread

[nrico2006]

I was a bit surprised at hearing the Wolf Tones last night, especially the tune that came on given the fact that it would provoke certain words from the crowd present.  He has had backlash over this before and the Wolf Tones song just lowers his standing in a lot of peoples eyes.

It was a good fight but considering Conlans background, its mad to see how often he goes to the ropes instead of just sticking to boxing, which is meant to be his forte.  This wasn't the first fight it happened and even last night, it was happening round after round.  The slip/knockdown in the 11th changed everything as it created doubt in his mind about the scorecards, which opened up the 12th.  The 11th left him needing to win the final round to avoid a draw.

[yellowcard]

I'd have no concern about Conlans unashamed Irishness but would be a lot more concerned by attaching himself to MTK boxing. Such a pity because he was such an exciting amateur and played a massive part in a great fight last night but like plenty of others he opted to take the money knowing full well as an Irishman the source of it.

[Kidder81]

I'd have no concern about Conlans unashamed Irishness but would be a lot more concerned by attaching himself to MTK boxing. Such a pity because he was such an exciting amateur and played a massive part in a great fight last night but like plenty of others he opted to take the money knowing full well as an Irishman the source of it.

100%

[Mikhail Prokhorov]

no shame in Conlan expressing his Irish identity as he likes

plenty of west brits seem to take the 'croppies lie down' attitude unfortunately 

[Kidder81]

no shame in Conlan expressing his Irish identity as he likes

plenty of west brits seem to take the 'croppies lie down' attitude unfortunately 

I was just going to post you can be a proud Irishman & proud of your heritage without donning a pair of plastic tricolour sunglasses ffs

[KickPass]

no shame in Conlan expressing his Irish identity as he likes

plenty of west brits seem to take the 'croppies lie down' attitude unfortunately 

I was just going to post you can be a proud Irishman & proud of your heritage without donning a pair of plastic tricolour sunglasses ffs

The lad wore a pair of Tricolour sunglasses for a pic ffs and you're reacting like Jim Allister or Arlene Foster. West brits are worse that any loyalist...

[Kidder81]

no shame in Conlan expressing his Irish identity as he likes

plenty of west brits seem to take the 'croppies lie down' attitude unfortunately 

I was just going to post you can be a proud Irishman & proud of your heritage without donning a pair of plastic tricolour sunglasses ffs

The lad wore a pair of Tricolour sunglasses for a pic ffs and you're reacting like Jim Allister or Arlene Foster. West brits are worse that any loyalist...

Not offended you eejit, he just looked like a halfwit

[KickPass]

no shame in Conlan expressing his Irish identity as he likes

plenty of west brits seem to take the 'croppies lie down' attitude unfortunately 

I was just going to post you can be a proud Irishman & proud of your heritage without donning a pair of plastic tricolour sunglasses ffs

The lad wore a pair of Tricolour sunglasses for a pic ffs and you're reacting like Jim Allister or Arlene Foster. West brits are worse that any loyalist...

Not offended you eejit, he just looked like a halfwit

And you're acting like one...

[michaelg]

Tiny percentage of Irish people subscribe to DAZN

If he was on RTE tonight, he'd be as high profile as Bernard Dunne at his peak. Bernard didn't have the profile of peak Barry McGuigan but was pretty much a household name at that time.

But for the ordinary Irish sports follower, of which there are many many looking to jump on any bandwagon, Conlon is just too hard to follow. If he was even on Sky Sports, there'd be plenty looking out for him.

So the Kinahan connection, if there is one, is moot. Not enough people know about Conlon's professional career to care about any Kinahan influence.

Perhaps his pro IRA ballix has something to do with it.

Explain how he's pro IRA.

The Ooh Aah up the Ra ring walk tune might have something to do with it.

Aw Jesus dry your eyes

The discussion was around his profile and why he was hard to follow.  Safe to say Frampton would not have been as popoular if he came on to Simply the Best draped in a NI flag.

Aye I'm sure he's bothered that you think he's hard to follow or that boys like you don't think he's popular.  I don't think he's hard to follow.
Frampton goes to 12th parades and runs about in rangers tops. Conlan does what suits him too. What's your point.

I though that was fairly obvious. My point is he would have much broader appeal if he tried to appeal to both sides of the commiunity and would not be hidden away on DAZN or whatever channel it was on.  He would also have bigger purses and be able to set himself up for life.  It's not rocket science ffs.

Even if he did adopt a more neutral stance, I can't imagine the GAWA/OWC mob would be in a rush to support a Catholic from West Belfast.

Not sure what you are basing that on when a catholic from Monaghan and a catholic from Larne, during the height of The Troubles, had universal support across NI, including the 'GAWA/OWC mob' as you put it.  Sorry if that doesn't fit the 'All Prods are bigots' narrative.

[Mikhail Prokhorov]

Tiny percentage of Irish people subscribe to DAZN

If he was on RTE tonight, he'd be as high profile as Bernard Dunne at his peak. Bernard didn't have the profile of peak Barry McGuigan but was pretty much a household name at that time.

But for the ordinary Irish sports follower, of which there are many many looking to jump on any bandwagon, Conlon is just too hard to follow. If he was even on Sky Sports, there'd be plenty looking out for him.

So the Kinahan connection, if there is one, is moot. Not enough people know about Conlon's professional career to care about any Kinahan influence.

Perhaps his pro IRA ballix has something to do with it.

Explain how he's pro IRA.

The Ooh Aah up the Ra ring walk tune might have something to do with it.

Aw Jesus dry your eyes

The discussion was around his profile and why he was hard to follow.  Safe to say Frampton would not have been as popoular if he came on to Simply the Best draped in a NI flag.

Aye I'm sure he's bothered that you think he's hard to follow or that boys like you don't think he's popular.  I don't think he's hard to follow.
Frampton goes to 12th parades and runs about in rangers tops. Conlan does what suits him too. What's your point.

I though that was fairly obvious. My point is he would have much broader appeal if he tried to appeal to both sides of the commiunity and would not be hidden away on DAZN or whatever channel it was on.  He would also have bigger purses and be able to set himself up for life.  It's not rocket science ffs.

Even if he did adopt a more neutral stance, I can't imagine the GAWA/OWC mob would be in a rush to support a Catholic from West Belfast.

Not sure what you are basing that on when a catholic from Monaghan and a catholic from Larne, during the height of The Troubles, had universal support across NI, including the 'GAWA/OWC mob' as you put it.  Sorry if that doesn't fit the 'All Prods are bigots' narrative.

he wasn't called barry the brit for nothing ffs 

[Hound]

Mick seems to be trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator. And judging by this thread, he's nailed it.

[nrico2006]

Tiny percentage of Irish people subscribe to DAZN

If he was on RTE tonight, he'd be as high profile as Bernard Dunne at his peak. Bernard didn't have the profile of peak Barry McGuigan but was pretty much a household name at that time.

But for the ordinary Irish sports follower, of which there are many many looking to jump on any bandwagon, Conlon is just too hard to follow. If he was even on Sky Sports, there'd be plenty looking out for him.

So the Kinahan connection, if there is one, is moot. Not enough people know about Conlon's professional career to care about any Kinahan influence.

Perhaps his pro IRA ballix has something to do with it.

Explain how he's pro IRA.

The Ooh Aah up the Ra ring walk tune might have something to do with it.

Aw Jesus dry your eyes

The discussion was around his profile and why he was hard to follow.  Safe to say Frampton would not have been as popoular if he came on to Simply the Best draped in a NI flag.

Aye I'm sure he's bothered that you think he's hard to follow or that boys like you don't think he's popular.  I don't think he's hard to follow.
Frampton goes to 12th parades and runs about in rangers tops. Conlan does what suits him too. What's your point.

I though that was fairly obvious. My point is he would have much broader appeal if he tried to appeal to both sides of the commiunity and would not be hidden away on DAZN or whatever channel it was on.  He would also have bigger purses and be able to set himself up for life.  It's not rocket science ffs.

Even if he did adopt a more neutral stance, I can't imagine the GAWA/OWC mob would be in a rush to support a Catholic from West Belfast.

Not sure what you are basing that on when a catholic from Monaghan and a catholic from Larne, during the height of The Troubles, had universal support across NI, including the 'GAWA/OWC mob' as you put it.  Sorry if that doesn't fit the 'All Prods are bigots' narrative.

Who was from Larne?

[Armagh18]

I'm sure Conlan hardly gives a f**k who likes him or who doesn't. He's not ashamed of who he is and where he is from. Hope to see him back stronger than ever soon.

[JoG2]

Tiny percentage of Irish people subscribe to DAZN

If he was on RTE tonight, he'd be as high profile as Bernard Dunne at his peak. Bernard didn't have the profile of peak Barry McGuigan but was pretty much a household name at that time.

But for the ordinary Irish sports follower, of which there are many many looking to jump on any bandwagon, Conlon is just too hard to follow. If he was even on Sky Sports, there'd be plenty looking out for him.

So the Kinahan connection, if there is one, is moot. Not enough people know about Conlon's professional career to care about any Kinahan influence.

Perhaps his pro IRA ballix has something to do with it.

Explain how he's pro IRA.

The Ooh Aah up the Ra ring walk tune might have something to do with it.

Aw Jesus dry your eyes

The discussion was around his profile and why he was hard to follow.  Safe to say Frampton would not have been as popoular if he came on to Simply the Best draped in a NI flag.

Aye I'm sure he's bothered that you think he's hard to follow or that boys like you don't think he's popular.  I don't think he's hard to follow.
Frampton goes to 12th parades and runs about in rangers tops. Conlan does what suits him too. What's your point.

I though that was fairly obvious. My point is he would have much broader appeal if he tried to appeal to both sides of the commiunity and would not be hidden away on DAZN or whatever channel it was on.  He would also have bigger purses and be able to set himself up for life.  It's not rocket science ffs.

Even if he did adopt a more neutral stance, I can't imagine the GAWA/OWC mob would be in a rush to support a Catholic from West Belfast.

Not sure what you are basing that on when a catholic from Monaghan and a catholic from Larne, during the height of The Troubles, had universal support across NI, including the 'GAWA/OWC mob' as you put it.  Sorry if that doesn't fit the 'All Prods are bigots' narrative.

Who was from Larne?

Must be Dave Boy

[Taylor]

What next for Conlan?

Hearn said Wood could go for the winner of Warrington and Kiko.

This was the 'easiest' world title for Conlan to win.

Superb fight