Boxing Thread

[JimStynes]

A long read but fascinating and really shows how corrupt elite level boxing is

http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2015/9/9/9271811/can-boxing-trust-usada

Shows what a joke boxing is.

But this sounds familiar in another sport and a recent statement: "USADA did later advise the NSAC that Mayweather's medical team told its agents that the IV was administered to address concerns related to dehydration.[/u]"

Only after posting that same link in the doping thread.  Mayweather has some cheek calling people out about doping when he is likely at it himself.

[JimStynes]

as expected then

[omaghjoe]

Interesting stuff there about drugs and boxing... and Mayweather. While not an expert of boxing nutrition or rehydration methods I would have just have thought the drip was just a means of rehydration but apparently not a very effective one according to the article

Anyway I have an on going debate/ discussion with a fella about Mayweather v GGG. He reckons its stupid idea as Golovkin is way bigger naturally than Mayweather and that it would not be fair on Mayweather.  I always counter that while that may be true you fight what the challenge is and there is none out there for him, and besides Canelo hydrates to a heavier weight than Golovkin and Mayweather had no problem fighting him. He counters back that I only want it to see Mayweather get beat (which is prob true!). But I dont think that its as ridiculous as proposition as he is making out. The real BS going around at the moment is the Rhonda Rousey v a Man.

Anyway Mayweather has had his last fight he has declared (only no one believes it). So who is now the top P4P fighter then?? My vote goes to Roman Gonzalez.

[tyroneboi]

George Groves beat in his 3rd world title fight at the weekend as well! Is he just not up to that world level? Not sure what his options are now he will probably have to go crawling to James DeGale and take the fight on whatever terms he gives him. I can't see him beating DeGale. A move back to Adam Booth might be his best option too although not sure what the fall out was about there?

[CiKe]

George Groves beat in his 3rd world title fight at the weekend as well! Is he just not up to that world level? Not sure what his options are now he will probably have to go crawling to James DeGale and take the fight on whatever terms he gives him. I can't see him beating DeGale. A move back to Adam Booth might be his best option too although not sure what the fall out was about there?

Nope, doesn't seem up to it at highest level. Doesn't have the engine and without truly concussive power he seems is always likely to struggle in the championship rounds

[BennyHarp]

George Groves beat in his 3rd world title fight at the weekend as well! Is he just not up to that world level? Not sure what his options are now he will probably have to go crawling to James DeGale and take the fight on whatever terms he gives him. I can't see him beating DeGale. A move back to Adam Booth might be his best option too although not sure what the fall out was about there?

Nope, doesn't seem up to it at highest level. Doesn't have the engine and without truly concussive power he seems is always likely to struggle in the championship rounds

Hasn't been the same since he was cobra'd in front of 80,000 people at Wembley 

[BennyHarp]

Apparently strong rumours that Quigg v Frampton is close to being announced! Fingers crossed!

[WT4E]

I see the Klitchko Fury fight is off - apparently to do with an injury to Klitchko.

Is there any chance Klitchko wanted out as the conference descended into such a farce he can't be bothered beating Fury?

[nrico2006]

I see the Klitchko Fury fight is off - apparently to do with an injury to Klitchko.

Is there any chance Klitchko wanted out as the conference descended into such a farce he can't be bothered beating Fury?

Either that is the case or he is afraid of losing, or he is actually injured.  Is there any impartial verification of injuries in the cases when fights are called off?  It will be rescheduled anyway.

[Club Rossa]

Fury will be some craic on twitter now.

[BennyHarp]

I feel a bit sorry for Fury. He's a complete bell end but he's good value and is genuinely up for a fight with anyone. The man is a professional fighter and now 3 massive fights have been lost through opponents pulling out. His career has been pretty much stop start for about 3 years now due to Haye and now Klitchko withdrawal. I hope he finally gets his chance at Wlad and knocks him out.

[STREET FIGHTER]

Surely Wlad is injured....

Shame as I thought it could have been a good scrap but lesser men than Wlad have had big Tyson shook.....

[gallsman]

Surely Wlad is injured....

Shame as I thought it could have been a good scrap but lesser men than Wlad have had big Tyson shook.....

True, but lesser men than Fury have had Wlad flat on his back too.

[STREET FIGHTER]

Surely Wlad is injured....

Shame as I thought it could have been a good scrap but lesser men than Wlad have had big Tyson shook.....

True, but lesser men than Fury have had Wlad flat on his back too.

No doubt.....

Was looking forward to it.....

Will it ever happen?

Big Tyson starting to run out of opponents.....

[imtommygunn]

Michael Conlon gold a world amateurs.

First ever irish gold.