Boxing Thread

Rav67 · May 08, 2011, 03:44:36 PM

Was thinking the same Atticus when I saw on Ringside that the Groves v De Gale fight is PPV, what a f**king joke considering the level those boys are at right now. I think they hope the fight will sell due to the supposed hatred between the 2 from their amateur days- fair enough a bit of drama/theatre can add to the build-up for a fight but this isn't the feckin WWE and most people recognise that it's bullshit anyway.

It's also very strange that the Cleverly fight is on the undercard given that it's for a world title!

Sandino · May 08, 2011, 05:50:10 PM

I see that Lionel Rose the first aboriginal to win a world title has died.

gallsman · May 08, 2011, 05:55:30 PM

Quote from: Sandino on May 08, 2011, 05:50:10 PM
I see that Lionel Rose the first aboriginal to win a world title has died.

Boxing's most famous pipe smoker!

Denn Forever · May 08, 2011, 08:08:41 PM

Next Tuesday on More4. Could be interesting.

22:00 Tyson (T) (2008, Documentary) James Toback's documentary exploring the life and career of boxer Mike Tyson. A series of frank and revealing interviews with the man himself lifts the lid on his time under the guidance of promoter Don King, his conviction on sexual assault charges and the truth behind his actions during the infamous bout with Evander Holyfield.

JimStynes · May 08, 2011, 08:57:39 PM

Quote from: Denn Forever on May 08, 2011, 08:08:41 PM
Next Tuesday on More4. Could be interesting.

22:00 Tyson (T) (2008, Documentary) James Toback's documentary exploring the life and career of boxer Mike Tyson. A series of frank and revealing interviews with the man himself lifts the lid on his time under the guidance of promoter Don King, his conviction on sexual assault charges and the truth behind his actions during the infamous bout with Evander Holyfield.

This is a great show. It's quite sad at times and shows a different side of Iron Mike than what people are used to seeing.

gallsman · May 08, 2011, 09:50:51 PM

Quote from: JimStynes on May 08, 2011, 08:57:39 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 08, 2011, 08:08:41 PM
Next Tuesday on More4. Could be interesting.

22:00 Tyson (T) (2008, Documentary) James Toback's documentary exploring the life and career of boxer Mike Tyson. A series of frank and revealing interviews with the man himself lifts the lid on his time under the guidance of promoter Don King, his conviction on sexual assault charges and the truth behind his actions during the infamous bout with Evander Holyfield.

This is a great show. It's quite sad at times and shows a different side of Iron Mike than what people are used to seeing.

Agreed, it's excellent.

isourboydownyet · May 09, 2011, 10:28:42 AM

yip it's a good show but tyson is one f**ked up man

The Iceman · May 09, 2011, 08:57:08 PM

In his defense I think a lot of people would be as bad or worse off after the upbringing he had, the situations he was exposed to etc....

unitedireland · May 19, 2011, 09:15:49 AM

Can anyone find highlights of andy lee fight against alex bunema last night in the states it was PPV.

nrico2006 · May 19, 2011, 11:22:30 AM

Looking forward to seeing Groves against DeGale at the weekend, never wanted to see a fella get beat as much as I do DeGale. On top of that a fighter I have followed since his amateur days (Tony Bellew) has been drafted in to fight Nathan Cleverly. Bellew has fists of dynamite, but I am worried about his ability to take a punch after he was down a few times recently.

Atticus_Finch · May 19, 2011, 07:23:23 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/13458225.stm

I'm wondering was the above staged to try and generate some interest in the fight !

Quite entertaining !

Only reason i'll now watch it is because it's been moved from box office, it should never have been there in the first place but now that Braehmer has pulled out of the Cleverly bout Sky had no option.

As for getting an opponent at 48 hours notice, I think Frank Warren's done the best he could have with getting Bellew to step in. Fair play to Bellew for taking the fight at 48 hours notice, surely he must be a relation to Francie Bellew with a display of bravery like that ? Can't say i've followed his career but watched his last fight against Ovill McKenzie and i would be surprised if he troubles Cleverly.

For me De Gale to win on points.

And Cleverly to stop Bellew in the 6th round.

JimStynes · May 19, 2011, 07:44:20 PM

Quote from: nrico2006 on May 19, 2011, 11:22:30 AM
Looking forward to seeing Groves against DeGale at the weekend, never wanted to see a fella get beat as much as I do DeGale. On top of that a fighter I have followed since his amateur days (Tony Bellew) has been drafted in to fight Nathan Cleverly. Bellew has fists of dynamite, but I am worried about his ability to take a punch after he was down a few times recently.

DeGales trash talk is cringe worthy. Hope he gets knocked out.

Atticus_Finch · May 19, 2011, 08:59:04 PM

Bellew didn't make the weight and Warren decided against staging it at a catch weight and being a non title bout.

Cleverly now fighting some Polish chap Aleksy Kuziemski

Nothing is ever straight forward in boxing !

Rocky Mc Guigan · May 19, 2011, 09:20:51 PM

And Sky still have the audacity to make the bill PPV

Atticus_Finch · May 19, 2011, 09:32:37 PM

Absolute joke Rocky, i had got the impression that they'd moved it from box office earlier but just realising despite the fiasco with the Cleverly fight they are keeping it on box office.

Maybe they have enough PPV buys already to justify keeping it PPV but i really don't think the De Gale vs Groves fight and the undercard merits a PPV billing.