Boxing Thread

[Milltown Row2]

Frampton has given the sport of boxing a massive boost locally. there seems to be a few more boxers that could potentially follow his lead. How good are Burnett, Cacace, McCullough etc?

McCullough looks good any time I've seen him, focused on the job, Barry's other fighter Conrad Cummings? was great at the start but boxed well enough on Sat night so he's improved a lot. A lot of local fighters getter their chance on these bills which they probably would not have had a chance to, and Breen (who I like a lot) is getting a chance to showcase his fighters also

[nrico2006]

Frampton has given the sport of boxing a massive boost locally. there seems to be a few more boxers that could potentially follow his lead. How good are Burnett, Cacace, McCullough etc?

Add in Cummings, Nevin and Quigley to that list too.  Is Jamie Kavanagh any good?

[BennyHarp]

Looks like Rigondeux is going after Quigg. Could upset plans for a summer fight with Frampton.

International boxing manager Gary Hyde, president of Nowhere2Hyde Management, has formally petitioned the World Boxing Association (WBA) to enforce a mandatory title fight between Hyde's fighter, WBA Super amd World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight champion Guillermo "The Jackal" Rigondeaux (15-0, 10 KOs), and WBA "regular" 122-pound division titlist Scott Quigg (30-0-2, 22 KOs).

Below is a copy of Hyde's letter to the WBA:

Dear Chairman Mendoza:

I write as the manager of Guillermo Rigondeaux, the Unified WBA/WBO Champion.

I write to request enforcement of the mandatory. Uniquely in the Super Bantamweight Division Guillermo Rigondeaux is the "Unified Champion" and Scott Quigg is the "Regular Champion." Clearly as the Regular Champion Quigg is the highest ranked contender in the division. While he was injured he is now back in training and there is no reason why Mr. Rigondeaux cannot or should not fulfill his mandatory obligations against Mr. Quigg.

We are aware that there are some discussions about a bout between Quigg and Frampton. However, we have been in touch with the IBF and they will not sanction the unification fight with anyone other than the highest level champion which in this case is Guillermo Rigondeaux.

We respectfully suggest that it is best to deal with the mandatory issue now and request that Quigg and Guillermo be directed to begin negotiations.

Respectfully submitted,

Gary Hyde

[Milltown Row2]

Strange, why wouldn't he want to fight Frampton? Quigg wouldn't bring more hype to the fight than Frampton.

[STREET FIGHTER]

Strange, why wouldn't he want to fight Frampton? Quigg wouldn't bring more hype to the fight than Frampton.

not going to pretend to know...

does he fancy himself against Scott Quigg rather than Frampton?

[Milltown Row2]

Strange, why wouldn't he want to fight Frampton? Quigg wouldn't bring more hype to the fight than Frampton.

not going to pretend to know...

does he fancy himself against Scott Quigg rather than Frampton?

I doubt it, he's the best in the division it just seems strange, Quigg is decent enough but I don't think he'd put up much of a show... I saying that there isn't many who would

[BennyHarp]

Maybe he knows that the money fight is v Frampton in this division. Beating Quigg gives him a much enhanced profile in the UK and sets up a huge fight v Frampton later in the year. I hadn't realised Rigondeux's promoter was a Cork man.

[bridgegael]

i think you are right benny.  Rigondeux is relativly unknow over here.  if he puts quigg away-whuch he will-  then it sets up an even bigger fight v Frampton later on. all about the money

[gallsman]

i think you are right benny.  Rigondeux is relativly unknow over here.  if he puts quigg away-whuch he will-  then it sets up an even bigger fight v Frampton later on. all about the money

I dunno, if Rigo comes here or a bigger venue in the UK, Carl will sell the place out regardless of opponent. Unlikely to be on ppv so he's unlikely to care too much.

I'd say Rigo is probably looking at fact there are two money fights in the division for him at this stage if Santa Cruz moves up as expected - Frampton and Quigg. As champion, why would he want to let Frampton or Quigg get two big paydays out of it rather than himself?

[Milltown Row2]

Very good business then... I was hoping to head to Vegas for it ffs!

[oakleaflad]

Strange, why wouldn't he want to fight Frampton? Quigg wouldn't bring more hype to the fight than Frampton.

not going to pretend to know...

does he fancy himself against Scott Quigg rather than Frampton?

Jesus lads it's very obvious. Rigo can force Quigg to face him as he is the real WBA champion and Quigg should be his mandatory. The WBA can force Quigg to face Rigo or lose his seondary title.
Rigo isn't in a position to make Frampton do anything, although hopefully from a fans point of view it will get made in the future. Rigo won't be scared of fighting anyone either.

[bennydorano]

He's looking a handy payday by 'stepping aside' as the mandated fighter to let Frampton v Quigg actually happen. Certainty.

[Kidder81]

Mayweather v Pac $99 on PPV for HD & $79 for SD  in the US

[gallsman]

Mayweather v Pac $99 on PPV for HD & $79 for SD  in the US

That's been the anticipated price since the fight was announced. Positively decent value on sky here in comparison!

[Canalman]

Mayweather v Pac $99 on PPV for HD & $79 for SD  in the US

In fairness , anyone paying that in America will no doubt have plenty of mates over to watch it with them and the cost will be shared.