Boxing Thread

[Atticus_Finch]

Just got a text from one of my mates there to tell me that Kiko Martinez has pulled out of the Frampton fight. 

Great timing for someone that is trying to sell tickets !!!

According to boxrec it looks like Frampton is now going to be fighting Steve Molitor, who is a former two time world champ.

Martinez was reportedly very poor in his warm up fight that he fought at the end of July at the Emerald bar (used to be the Devenish) and perhaps his withdrawal shouldn't be surprising.  Molitor is still a very good fighter but I realise that without Martinez on it the bill doesn't have the same attraction. 

Would take less than face value for tickets - if interested PM me.

[gallsman]

Steve Molitor is definitely a step up from anyone Frampton has fought so far. Big test.

[Atticus_Finch]

Completely agree gallsman and they've done well to get someone of Molitor's class at such short notice.  However, after what kiko Martinez did to bernard Dunne, the frampton vs martinez fight did have an attraction for the irish fight fan but maybe it's a blessing for frampton.  From what I heard Martinez looked poor in belfast when he fought in Belfast at the end of July.  If Frampton beats Molitor it will be a well earned victory. 

I'm gutted not to be making it but unfortunately not about Belfast that weekend.

[Milltown Row2]

Checked out his profile, 35 fights 2 loses and 12 KO's. By all accounts a very good fighter and will be tough for Carl. Should be a great night

[Christmas Lights]

It just looks like Martinez doesnt want any of Frampton if turth be told.  Its a joke that someone can just pull out of a fight.

[Atticus_Finch]

Paul McCloskey's opponent for the 22nd of September will be Manuel Perez.  He's ranked number 9 by the WBA and I believe the bout will be for the WBA intercontinental title.

[nrico2006]

I see Hatton is making a comeback, suppose he will be safe enough as he is fighting the number one powder puncher Malignaggi.

[Declan]

Hard to blame him but the pros are a completely different game.

Nevin on verge of joining professionals
By Bernard O'Neill
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin could be set to turn professional.
Nevin has resumed talks with Sauerland Promotions in Germany, who offered him a four-year pro deal before the London Olympics.

The 23-year-old bantamweight, who has also attracted interest from Barry McGuigan's stable, will travel to Germany to discuss the offer. However, the Irish elite champion, who boxes out of the Cavan BC, also said that he would love to go to the 2016 Olympics in Rio and win gold. But under current rules, pro boxers are barred from the Olympics.

Nevin declined to discuss any details of the previous contract offered or the signing-on fee. However, it is understood the signing-on fee has been doubled since his heroics in London last month.

Nevin said: "I'd love to be world champion at professional, it's one of my dreams. Also, now, I've got my Olympic medal. I've done what I wanted to as an amateur.

"They [Sauerland] had been in talks with me before the Olympics in February. The offer was good that time. They actually called me before the Late Late Show [on Friday night]. They're ringing me back on Wednesday and are having a contract put together. "They want to know would I consider it. I said I would. It is likely that I will probably go down that road if the offer [to remain amateur] is not right.

"They are going to give me a flight out for two days to show me the venue and to meet the lads."

[Rois]

I went to the Andre Ward fight last Sat in Oakland and I enjoyed it!! Pretty empty though - I imagined it would have been a sell out. The chants of "SOG" were a bit random...pretty holy man.

[Atticus_Finch]

Lads can someone give me a brief report on the mcCloskey fight ? In a bar off Stephens green and the waa anchor of a bar manager wouldn't switch from the golf (which no one was watching) to the boxing in case it incited a few nordies to engage in some fisticuffs. Hope Frampton does the business.

[screenmachine]

McCloskey won handy enough, looked like Perez couldn't work out the southpaw stance for 6-7 rounds. McCloskey just boxed all night and didn't get involved in too much trading. Still had the hands down a bit which would be a worry against a bigger hitter but all in all a comfortable win and a step in the right direction!

[dillinger]

Where does McCluskey go from here?

He was well beat by Khan, never mind the stoppage, he was never going to win that one.

[J OGorman]

Where does McCluskey go from here?

He was well beat by Khan, never mind the stoppage, he was never going to win that one.

He goes onto to prepare for his next fight. Why bring up the Khan debacle? There's a lot of water under the bridge since that farce. Dudey is a quare talent. In my opinion, to go beyond the European level, he needs a change in management. No disrespect to John and Co, but a fresh outlook for Dudey, who is still fighting in the last chance saloon is key

Frampton is some pup. He was on fire tonight

[dillinger]

I know McCluskey is good but he will never win a World title.

He's deemed to fight for secondary titles.

[Milltown Row2]

Just back from the fights, McCloskey, as said here already would need to keep his gloves up the odd time. Was a strange fight with a bitta mouthing going on between themselves. Dudey won the fight, marginally I think but I think he will do well to get a shot at a title and win it.

Frampton was outstanding, never give your man a second, terrorised him form the the start and was very cool and focused throughout. Was an enjoyable fight and he's maybe two fights away from a world title shot I'd say. Don't think the ref should have stopped it but Carl had won every round easy up to the stoppage.