Boxing Thread

[JimStynes]

Andre Ward announces his retirement 

Sure he was no good according to some in here

[Syferus]

Andre Ward announces his retirement 

Sure he was no good according to some in here

Like Mayweather, his style was easy to appreciate academically but impossible to love. Unlike Mayweather he wasn't a total jackass out of the ring, though.

[omaghjoe]

He retired because no one wants to watch him.
Fortunately that's how it works in prize fighting

[gallsman]

He retired because no one wants to watch him.
Fortunately that's how it works in prize fighting

Yeah, what we need is more multi million selling ppv fights like Mayweather-McGregor...

[nrico2006]

Ward was good but his last two fights have left a sour taste.   

[lurganblue]

Watched the Frank Warren card on Boxnation last saturday. Nearly every single fight was a mismatch. Found the whole thing far from enjoyable but held on to watch the Saunders fight. It was shite too. Monroe came to hide and looked like he wasnt going to ever give it a rattle. Pointless.

[JimStynes]

Conlon had a decent win last night. It's hard to tell but I still haven't been overly impressed by him yet.

[Syferus]

Conlon had a decent win last night. It's hard to tell but I still haven't been overly impressed by him yet.

He's fighting bums to warm up like just about every fighter. No point trying to question his credentials until he fights someone of note.

[JimStynes]

Frampton signing with Frank Warren?? What's he at!

[Mikhail Prokhorov]

Frampton signing with Frank Warren?? What's he at!

said this a while ago, but frampton is done!

frank warren ffs

on the downward curve big time

[Syferus]

Frampton signing with Frank Warren?? What's he at!

said this a while ago, but frampton is done!

frank warren ffs

on the downward curve big time

Frampton will be fighting for a world title again with a pet turtle managing him.

[the goal was on]

Watching the build up to Saunders fight last week and warren and BT brought very little to the table in terms of promotion. Miles behind sky and Hearn in promoting and showcasing there fighters. Surelysigning With Hearn was no brained if he really wanted the Windsor fight. He will have one chance next summer for it and no guarantee warren can deliver that. Eubanks Saunders Flanagan careers go nowhere fast under him and it's a constant trend

[JimStynes]

What happened all the talk of America? New trainer isn't a big name and then signing with that tube Frank Warren. Hopefully he can still get a couple of big fights but doesn't fill you with confidence.

[nrico2006]

Another sham of a scorecard at the weekend in the Parker Fury fight.  Boxing is having a rough time of it at the minute.

[Hound]

Another sham of a scorecard at the weekend in the Parker Fury fight.  Boxing is having a rough time of it at the minute.

At the minute??

Been the same for years and years. Cards where all or almost all the winners are known in advance and judges that are corrupt or incompetent. Lads getting shots at "world titles" because of politics and regardless of their record!

It's a complete sham with a few good fights a year thrown in

I really would urge any fan who hasn't already to give UFC a go. There was a card from Tokyo this weekend that was mediocre enough by UFC standards. But still far more exciting than 95% of boxing cards