avfc1982am Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 7 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: He's in his fifties now, easy. Has to be before, along with the likes of Malone, the Burns brothers, Mac, a black lad from Ladywood and Kid Milo, who you mentioned before. Yeah, you probably right. I'm 50 myself as is Milo's bro who was at Ladywood the same time, same age. We were only nippers when there. I went in at 10yrs old although couldn't register until 11-12 iirc although I had a few exhibitions before turning amateur. I then moved clubs at 13 and half. I must have crossed paths with him though at some point though. It's a long long time ago now but I'm sure I remember Mac. The problem was everyone had nicknames at the time lol. I think I've still got my first pair of shorts from Ladywood somewhere in my loft with a few trophies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted April 1 VT Supporter Share Posted April 1 20 hours ago, avfc1982am said: I think Clarke edged it personally. He done the cleaner work throughout the fight. Sometimes a fight deserves two winners and that was one of em, lions with bollox the size of Mellons. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Watching the McGuigan doc on IPlayer, hoping just maybe, we'll see Barry spend a few bob at the bar and that myth can be put to bed. Incidentally, A. Azim has apparently relinquished his European title, so that will be interpreted has him ducking Smith, but, tbh, I think that fight makes more sense further down the line. Imagine them both winning World titles and then fighting in a unification, it certainly wets the appetite. I do think Shane is one of our best trainers, you certainly can't fault his work ethic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Watching the clip of Shane McGuigan boxing as an amateur, he looks just like his Dad. Totally understandable why he didn't turn pro, Barry would have been a hard act to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 I still think Sheeraz is as good a prospect, if not better, as A. Azim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 6 hours ago, sheepyvillian said: Watching the McGuigan doc on IPlayer, hoping just maybe, we'll see Barry spend a few bob at the bar and that myth can be put to bed. Incidentally, A. Azim has apparently relinquished his European title, so that will be interpreted has him ducking Smith, but, tbh, I think that fight makes more sense further down the line. Imagine them both winning World titles and then fighting in a unification, it certainly wets the appetite. I do think Shane is one of our best trainers, you certainly can't fault his work ethic. Azim has certainly ducked Smith. Why get your fighter to fight for an EBU title, then drop it after your ordered to fight your first mandatory in Smith. Boxxer have form for it, think they've pulled 4 or 5 fighters out of purse bids against Matchroom fighters in the past year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Watching Stable, episode 2. Frampton is being mentioned however, as many fights as Barry McGuigan won, I don't think he's ever won a court battle, which is telling in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 The Gill v Barrett fight was well worth the watch. And really refreshing to see them both being effusive to each other after the finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 On 07/04/2024 at 01:14, Avfc96 said: Azim has certainly ducked Smith. Why get your fighter to fight for an EBU title, then drop it after your ordered to fight your first mandatory in Smith. Boxxer have form for it, think they've pulled 4 or 5 fighters out of purse bids against Matchroom fighters in the past year or so. Why fight now when you could maybe make millions in the future? You could see it has Smith being avoided, or just good business sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Beterbiev vs Bivol officially announced for undisputed on 1st June. Then the undercard is Hearn vs Warren. Wilder vs Zhang Hrgovic vs Dubios Ford vs Ball Williams vs Sheeraz Richards vs Hutchinson The main event is the best fight in boxing and that undercard is cracking as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Watching the 2nd episode of Stable. Frampton looking like a Prat, after working the corner for McCarthy's fight with CBS, he ended up getting the sack for being incompetent. The fact he's an ex World champion, you would think he would have a little dignity instead of making it all about himself rather than his fighter. And, that walk of his, like he's permanently constipated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted April 16 VT Supporter Share Posted April 16 14 hours ago, Avfc96 said: Beterbiev vs Bivol officially announced for undisputed on 1st June. Then the undercard is Hearn vs Warren. I'll be checking this one out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Daniel Dubois on the stable, I just don't feel the hype surrounding him. A modern day Bruno, but not quite as good imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted April 18 VT Supporter Share Posted April 18 7 hours ago, sheepyvillian said: Daniel Dubois on the stable, I just don't feel the hype surrounding him. A modern day Bruno, but not quite as good imo. Frank Warren has managed him well for such a limited fighter, came apart against Joyce (not unusual) but then seemed to jump ahead of him getting a shot, good manager (+ other fighters didn't seem worried to fight him) On the subject of boxing..... thinking Tyson may knock Paul flat out, it's a Tyson like thing to do tbh and I can't put aside the feeling that his style will be to much for Paul to deal with even at 50 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted April 18 VT Supporter Share Posted April 18 1 hour ago, tinker said: Frank Warren has managed him well for such a limited fighter, came apart against Joyce (not unusual) but then seemed to jump ahead of him getting a shot, good manager (+ other fighters didn't seem worried to fight him) On the subject of boxing..... thinking Tyson may knock Paul flat out, it's a Tyson like thing to do tbh and I can't put aside the feeling that his style will be to much for Paul to deal with even at 50 years old. Almost 60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Some stories floating around that Fury may pull out of Usyk fight again, anyone shocked by this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 40 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: Some stories floating around that Fury may pull out of Usyk fight again, anyone shocked by this?? I’d love to say that would be him finished with the British public but we know that’s not the case. He’ll be back on social media calling everyone a bum dosser and lining up his 6th fight with Chisora no doubt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 42 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: Some stories floating around that Fury may pull out of Usyk fight again, anyone shocked by this?? There will be loads of BS stories in the media to try to hype up this fight and sell PPV. As with everything in boxing you can't believe any of it until it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) I'm really hoping the Garcia v Haney fight isn't a let - down. Edited April 18 by sheepyvillian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted April 19 VT Supporter Share Posted April 19 On 18/04/2024 at 11:19, sheepyvillian said: I'm really hoping the Garcia v Haney fight isn't a let - down. Garcia 3lbs over at the weigh in, now no title on the line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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