Boxing Thread

[Milltown Row2]

Rocky two! Brilliant! Ya got the heart but you ain't got the tools no more!

[Syferus]

Rocky two! Brilliant! Ya got the heart but you ain't got the tools no more!

It would take you to bring up Rocky with the week ol' sly Sly has had..

[Milltown Row2]

Jeezzeeeee you are a p***k

[nrico2006]

Glad to see Hyland beat after he got that scandalous decision against Ormond.

[square_ball]

Luke Jackson confirmed for Frampton Windsor Park date. I'd say when he signed with Warren that wasn't exactly the fight he would dream of for his stadium fight. To call it a letdown would be understatement of the century stuff.

[Atticus_Finch]

In terms of a headline fight it is a letdown, no two ways about it.

In fairness you could say Warren was a bit unlucky to be in this opponent quagmire. Plan A was Selby coasted a relatively easy decision against Warrington, Warrington threw a spanner in the works there (fair play to him).  Plan B was also scuppered when Valdez sustained a broken jaw against Quigg.  From what I understand Warrington has been confirmed as Frampton's next opponent.  A lot of effort went into securing Windsor Park for August 18th so it was a case of the show must go on. 

Paddy Barnes getting a genuine world title shot (as opposed to an alphabet soup belt) on the same bill wasn't something i saw coming.  Warren deserves credit for that.

As for Fury's involvement, assuming he will not be fighting a big name, then I'm not sure it overly adds to the bill or attracts fans. I will probably get grief for what I am about to say on the basis of stereotyping ... Tyson Fury's involvement in a fight on occasions sees fights in the crowd, perhaps you could say that is a coincidence and nothing to do with his average fan ....  anyone that i'm talking to about the bill casts their minds back to Fury vs Rogan when there was quite a bit of trouble in the crowd and his involvement in the Windsor bill (once again assuming he is fighting not a big name) doesn't attract them to going.  Those boxing crowd fights are entertaining to watch on twitter etc but would you really want one kicking off right beside you ?

Nrico - A tad harsh on Hyland there, agree there was one judgement on that Hyland vs Ormond fight was CJ Ross material but Hyland wasn't on the judging panel for his own fight in fairness so don't know why you would hold that against him.  No doubt he was dying to see the final bell but had done well earlier on.  As far as I know the only reason Ormond didn't get a rematch at the time was because Hearn had promised Hyland a shot at Ritson if he won the fight.  Understand Ormond won at the weekend so hopefully they both can go at it again, maybe even on the undercard of Frampton vs Jackson.

[NAG1]

Luke Jackson confirmed for Frampton Windsor Park date. I'd say when he signed with Warren that wasn't exactly the fight he would dream of for his stadium fight. To call it a letdown would be understatement of the century stuff.

It is a money making racket lads that's all that boxing is, next to horse racing in the crooked stakes.

Bring it to Windsor put the hard sell on it and wheel out a non event as the headline. Fury on the bill too with what is likely to be another joke opponent.

[Minder]

Luke Jackson confirmed for Frampton Windsor Park date. I'd say when he signed with Warren that wasn't exactly the fight he would dream of for his stadium fight. To call it a letdown would be understatement of the century stuff.

It is a money making racket lads that's all that boxing is, next to horse racing in the crooked stakes.

Bring it to Windsor put the hard sell on it and wheel out a non event as the headline. Fury on the bill too with what is likely to be another joke opponent.

Aye heard the three or them interviewed at Windsor the other day, it was all a bit desperate. Frampton reckons Windsor has the best atmosphere in the world, I know he is trying to sell it but come on

[Tony Baloney]

Eddie Hearn v Deontay Wilder on Twitter has been good entertainment.

[Paudi Meehan]

Epic fight in the small hours Saturday night / Sunday morning.

Saucido is an animal

http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/23974669/from-all-boxing-fans-thank-alex-saucedo-lenny-zappavigna

[gallsman]

Usyk is something special. Can definitely cause problems for the top heavyweights. Hope he annihilates Belles. if

[BennyHarp]

George Groves v Callum Smith, the WBSS Super Middle weight final, one of the most eagerly awaited fights in Britain and would sell out most arenas has been set for Friday 28th September in.........Saudi Arabia!! 

[heganboy]

Body snatcher whyte? Or Parker?

[DuffleKing]

Whyte...

[Don Johnson]

Whyte and both boxers to be knocked down @ 33/1 worth a cheeky score note.