Flintoff wins his 4 x 2 min round pro debut

The Spider · 11-29-2012, 08:59 PM

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff looks in good nic for his fight. Apparently he's lost 3 and 1/2 stone - about 23 kilos.

The big joke is his fight is only 4 x 2 minute rounds. So people who have paid good money for tickets will get to watch only 8 minutes of boxing - assuming it goes the distance

Flintoff a fit looking 216 pounds >>>

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/...40_306x423.jpg

Dawson 241 pounds and looking a bit on the tubby side >>>

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/...65_306x423.jpg

ipswich express · 11-29-2012, 09:06 PM

Best of luck to them both. Without double checking I think his opponent is 2-0 so that's fair enough. Apparently he looked pretty decent in sparring last week for a complete novice.

Totalpac · 11-29-2012, 09:11 PM

Good read about the journey from cricket to fighting from 'The Big Smoke'

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The Spider · 11-29-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ipswich express

Best of luck to them both. Without double checking I think his opponent is 2-0 so that's fair enough. Apparently he looked pretty decent in sparring last week for a complete novice.

Richard Dawson, 2 fights and 'undefeated'.

Saw some footage of Freddie on the bag and he looked very ordinary. But it's not a caper you can learn with only a crash course.

Interesting that Dawson will have Ricky Hatton's trainer Bob Shannon in his corner.

leftrip · 11-29-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Totalpac

Good read about the journey from cricket to fighting from 'The Big Smoke'

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A possible future opponent for MDM, if DK approves it lol

ipswich express · 11-29-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Spider

Richard Dawson, 2 fights and 'undefeated'.

Saw some footage of Freddie on the bag and he looked very ordinary. But it's not a caper you can learn with only a crash course.

Interesting that Dawson will have Ricky Hatton's trainer Bob Shannon in his corner.

I'm sure they'd have done their home work. Believe McGuigan is training Flintoff.

The Spider · 11-29-2012, 10:08 PM

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I'm sure they'd have done their home work. Believe McGuigan is training Flintoff.

The story goes that McGuigan "hand picked Dawson as Flintoff's opponent".

Hardly a compliment to Dawson that he's been hand picked as the guy they think a career cricketer with a crash course in boxing can beat. Still he gets for his trouble the trip, a payday and an opponent he should have a chance of beating.

boxoncottonon · 11-29-2012, 10:10 PM

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LeBeave · 11-29-2012, 10:24 PM

I wouldn't say 4x2 for a debut is unreasonable

The Spider · 11-29-2012, 10:46 PM

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I wouldn't say 4x2 for a debut is unreasonable

Neither of these guys is going to go on and win titles. This fight is purely and simply about entertainment. All 8 minutes of it.

ipswich express · 11-30-2012, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The Spider

The story goes that McGuigan "hand picked Dawson as Flintoff's opponent".

Hardly a compliment to Dawson that he's been hand picked as the guy they think a career cricketer with a crash course in boxing can beat. Still he gets for his trouble the trip, a payday and an opponent he should have a chance of beating.

Sounds like a good deal for Dawson!

Francis75 · 11-30-2012, 02:54 AM

Looks like a sideshow.

bruiserh · 11-30-2012, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Francis75

Looks like a sideshow.

Ok. I admits it. I'm curious enough to check out how Flintoff goes. See if he gets hit for six

.....Sorry. Couldnt help it.

The Spider · 11-30-2012, 06:54 AM

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Sounds like a good deal for Dawson!

Definitely. But he was chosen specifically because they thought Flintoff could beat him. Hardly flattering for the guy.

ipswich express · 11-30-2012, 08:12 AM

He'd be getting well compensated for it.

11-29-2012, 08:59 PM	#1
The Spider boogidy boogidy boogidy East Side Guru Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 9,522 vCash: 454	Flintoff wins his 4 x 2 min round pro debut Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff looks in good nic for his fight. Apparently he's lost 3 and 1/2 stone - about 23 kilos. The big joke is his fight is only 4 x 2 minute rounds. So people who have paid good money for tickets will get to watch only 8 minutes of boxing - assuming it goes the distance Flintoff a fit looking 216 pounds >>> http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/...40_306x423.jpg Dawson 241 pounds and looking a bit on the tubby side >>> http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/...65_306x423.jpg Last edited by The Spider; 12-01-2012 at 05:56 PM.
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ipswich express Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,136 vCash: 75	Re: Flintoff weigh-in for 4 x 2 min round bout Best of luck to them both. Without double checking I think his opponent is 2-0 so that's fair enough. Apparently he looked pretty decent in sparring last week for a complete novice.
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Totalpac Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 698 vCash: 500	Re: Flintoff weigh-in for 4 x 2 min round bout Good read about the journey from cricket to fighting from 'The Big Smoke' [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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boxoncottonon Boss...it's da plane...da ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the heart of the Saints... Posts: 4,246 vCash: 850	Re: Flintoff weigh-in for 4 x 2 min round bout Link to article: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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LeBeave Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 459 vCash: 500	Re: Flintoff weigh-in for 4 x 2 min round bout I wouldn't say 4x2 for a debut is unreasonable
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Francis75 Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,927 vCash: 1000	Re: Flintoff weigh-in for 4 x 2 min round bout Looks like a sideshow.
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ipswich express Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,136 vCash: 75	Re: Flintoff weigh-in for 4 x 2 min round bout He'd be getting well compensated for it.
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