Boxing Thread

[Milltown Row2]

Genuinely believe that Frampton himself would fight Rigondeaux but he has been steered elsewhere and you can understand the reasons why.

Carry out the risk vs reward analysis and the fight didn't make sense a couple of days after the victory after Quigg and made even less sense after Rigondeaux inexplicably pulled out of the Jazza Dickens fight in Liverpool a month ago.  US promoters don't go near Rigo because of his style and he's not a big draw.  You would like to think that Frampton vs Rigondeaux would still be a big fight this side of the pond but not sure it would be a massive PPV event either.  Add into the mix that Rigo, you imagine, would have burned bridges with Boxnation after his pull out a month ago and Matchroom has the exclusive deal with Sky.  Then I think it is a difficult one to even get off the ground.

Whereas with the prospective Santa Cruz fight, both fighters have links to Al Haymon and it is an easier fight to make in the states.  Last I heard it's looking like that fight will take place in LA in the summer although Lee Selby's name seems to have been mentioned a bit recently.  I think his name being mentioned is probably being used to wrap up the last sticking points in negotiations with the Santa Cruz fight.

Think Carl is hoping for a fight in New York... would be a great place for the local Irish support to come to the fight and give Carl their vocal support.... Plus its any fighters dream to fight in Madison Square Gardens

[Atticus_Finch]

If it's Madison Square garden, i'll be there.  MSG is still on my bucket list. 

Came close to going for Sergio Martinez vs Matt Macklin on St Paddy's day a couple of years back but couldn't make it.

A far few would no doubt make the trip from here as well and no doubt the Irish New York fight crowd would get behind Carl as they did Macklin and Lee. 

[omaghjoe]

Genuinely believe that Frampton himself would fight Rigondeaux but he has been steered elsewhere and you can understand the reasons why.

Carry out the risk vs reward analysis and the fight didn't make sense a couple of days after the victory after Quigg and made even less sense after Rigondeaux inexplicably pulled out of the Jazza Dickens fight in Liverpool a month ago.  US promoters don't go near Rigo because of his style and he's not a big draw.  You would like to think that Frampton vs Rigondeaux would still be a big fight this side of the pond but not sure it would be a massive PPV event either.  Add into the mix that Rigo, you imagine, would have burned bridges with Boxnation after his pull out a month ago and Matchroom has the exclusive deal with Sky.  Then I think it is a difficult one to even get off the ground.

Whereas with the prospective Santa Cruz fight, both fighters have links to Al Haymon and it is an easier fight to make in the states.  Last I heard it's looking like that fight will take place in LA in the summer although Lee Selby's name seems to have been mentioned a bit recently.  I think his name being mentioned is probably being used to wrap up the last sticking points in negotiations with the Santa Cruz fight.

Think Carl is hoping for a fight in New York... would be a great place for the local Irish support to come to the fight and give Carl their vocal support.... Plus its any fighters dream to fight in Madison Square Gardens

Would say LA is more likely, a large Mexican support is guarented here

[Boycey]

Jaysus, Katie Taylor beaten and Olympic place not secured yet....

[oakleaflad]

Jaysus, Katie Taylor beaten and Olympic place not secured yet....

Seemed like one of those things that was bound to happen eventually but hopefully she can still secure her place at the Olympics. She is still probably the top boxer at her weight class.

[gallsman]

"Only" has to make the semis at the Worlds to qualify which you'd imagine (and hope!) is pretty handily within her capabilities.

[Syferus]

Always a shock when Katie is even troubled but it might be the best thing that happens for her Olympic defence. It should erase any lingering complancency that has to build up when you are as dominant as Taylor has been for so long.

[omaghjoe]

Anyone in the states see the boxing on NBC last night?

Errol Spence completely demolished Chris Algeiri in 5 rounds, he looks like another top boxer at 147.

A fight against Brook, Garcia, Bradley, or even Kahn (if he can make the weight again after going up to MW ) should be a great fight.

[JimStynes]

I've been watching him for a year or 2 now. Really impressed by him and he was clinical last night. Big future ahead for him but will know better when he meets better opposition.

[beer baron]

Just watched Brendan Irvines fight there that got him qualification for the olympics. I would know little about scoring in Amateur boxing but i felt he was very lucky to get the win there.
The other fighter was busier and landed a lot more although he was a bit of a headcase with not much pattern to what he was doing other than being aggressive on the front foot and swinging but definitely looked to be the dominant fighter to my untrained eye  ??

[Atticus_Finch]

As MR2 indicated a couple of weeks back.  Frampton vs Santa Cruz has been agreed for New York.  From what I've heard no dates have been confirmed but there is chat that it will take place on 30th July.  Massive fight for Carl, it will give him that exposure in the states that the Gonzalez Jr fight failed to deliver.

[Milltown Row2]

As MR2 indicated a couple of weeks back.  Frampton vs Santa Cruz has been agreed for New York.  From what I've heard no dates have been confirmed but there is chat that it will take place on 30th July.  Massive fight for Carl, it will give him that exposure in the states that the Gonzalez Jr fight failed to deliver.

Flights for 569 return for the 30th.... Trying to get permission 

[Medic]

Floyd MAYWEATHER selects TOP FIVE BOXERS  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytrCPuUm_fk

[lurganblue]

GGG wins handy again at the weekend.  What's your opinions on this lad? I've watched a bit of him and yes he does look impressive but surely we have to question his opposition throughout the years?  I had friends telling me that he is" the best ever" at the weekend ffs.

[nrico2006]

I know it has been widely reported, but has there been as high profile a case in the last few years of a boxer being avoided as much as GGG has.  He wants the fights but the others are afraid.  He has a few of the belts therefore he is fighting mandatories etc and is hardly cherry picking opponents.  He is going to fight for the WBC title in September, against who is another question.  If Alvarez beats Khan then his team will probably try and push this fight from happening.  It would be embarassing if he actually does push for the 155 limit, and surely the WBC have to stand firm on this and not bow to Alvarez and his demands.  He is the same size as Golovkin and comes into the ring reportedly at 170, therefore just agree to the fight and get on with it.  I do really believe GGG is the real deal, I have never saw a fighter that combines technical abilility with the power he has.  He knocks men out no matter where he hits them, even at the weekend he caught Wade with a glancing blow to the back of the head and put him down.  His ring craft is second to none given his experience in the amateurs etc, and he also has a strong chin as he tends to eat punches as he is confident is his ability to take them.  The only thing that beats him is either age or facing someone bigger.