Mutual sparring partner picks Choc to beat Geale

20a87 · 01-22-2013, 02:53 PM

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Choc's tops: fighting fit Mundine the real deal, says sparring team

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http://images.smh.com.au/2013/01/23/...ne-620x349.jpg Pumped up … Mundine sparring at his father's Redfern gym ahead of next week's world title bout with Daniel Geale. Photo: Anthony Johnson

BEFORE stepping in the ring with Anthony Mundine during The Man's final sparring session before next week's IBF middleweight world title bout, Yao Yi Ma was convinced Daniel Geale would win.
After his stint as the first of three boxers to spar a total of 12 consecutive rounds with Mundine in a closed session at Redfern on Tuesday, the Taiwanese-born IBF Pan Pacific light middleweight champion had changed his mind.
''Before today I thought Geale would win but now I am not so sure,'' said Yi Ma, who has also sparred with Geale in the lead-up to the January 30 fight at Sydney Entertainment Centre. ''I was surprised because he looked terrible the last time we sparred but he was good today. I did better against Geale but he has got the form coming into the fight so I was thinking Geale but I wouldn't want to pick now. It is going to be a good fight.''
Former IBF world lightweight champion Lenny Zappavigna, who sparred the four rounds with Mundine after Yi Ma, also warned Geale that he would have to be at his best to win. ''He is looking sharp, his punches are quick and he is hitting hard so I have no doubt he is going to go really well,'' Zappavigna said. ''He has got the runs up, he is pumping out 12 rounds really comfortably with three different sparring partners and it is hard work so I am looking forward to it, I think it is going to be a really good fight.
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''Mundine can adapt to any style of fight and he was doing that really well today. This is the best I have seen him, the way he was getting around was unreal. I believe Choc will rise to the occasion, you can't underestimate him and he is going to come in ready to win.''
Mundine's third opponent, Sydney middleweight Josh Diab, was even more convinced after his four rounds in the ring. ''He is very fit and very sharp,'' Diab said. ''He wanted us to make him work hard and we did that. The only way to get fitter is to work harder and he is definitely ready to go now. He is looking fit, looking sharp, feeling strong - trust me, I copped a few off him - and he was like lightning in there.''
The workout was Mundine's last sparring session and an indication of how hard he pushed himself was the fact he had cut and bloodied knuckles when he removed his gloves. The middle four rounds against Zappavigna - the 2006 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist who has won 26 of his 28 fights since turning professional - were particularly tough as the pair traded body blows. ''It was quite hard but I feel good now,'' Mundine said. ''I was against three fresh boys - two really good up-and-comers and one world rated guy - so I know I can go fast and furious for 12 rounds.
''I feel that I am in great shape and I know that I have to be. That is Geale's best trait - his fitness and his will and his ability to throw a volume punches. I know that I am the better fighter, he has got pretty good skills and not bad defence but as an all-round fighter I am a better fighter - I have just got to work. Even if my workrate is a little off, my accuracy and speed and flush hitting will take care of that.''

20a87 · 01-22-2013, 02:55 PM

Sounds like Choc is peaking at the right time.

Speed, accuracy and clean hard shots sound like Mundine's gameplan. (I have said this all along)

StiffJab · 01-22-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 20a87

Sounds like Choc is peaking at the right time.

Speed, accuracy and clean hard shots sound like Mundine's gameplan. (I have said this all along)

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20a87 · 01-22-2013, 04:35 PM

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Lame brah.

StiffJab · 01-22-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 20a87

Lame brah.

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StiffJab · 01-22-2013, 05:01 PM

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fighta29 · 01-22-2013, 05:10 PM

HAHAHAHAHAH OMFG

Yi ma sparred geale yonks ago, and got touched the fuck up. From memory it was only 4 rounds, and Geale didnt have to get out of second Gear. I like Lenny, nice bloke, but he hasnt sparred geale in years, and Diab, no fucken idea what he has to do with it.

Its a pumped up article. One that is to be expected at this stage.

Choc will be peaking, no doubt, he knows what he is doing. But these blokes comments are no indication.

swingin · 01-22-2013, 05:11 PM

sounds like they are still waiting to be paid.....

Trumpy · 01-22-2013, 05:12 PM

Sounds to me like He has employed the cheapest sparring partners he can, thats if he pays them ,, world title fight you should be employing the best you can ,, lets be honest for preperation to fight Geale why would you bring in Lenny , supose being a lot bigger than Lenny and naturaly better than the other two , he wins the spars and feels good about it ,

Sox · 01-22-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 20a87

Sounds like Choc is wanking all the time.

Crusher · 01-22-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by swingin

sounds like they are still waiting to be paid.....

Mundine doesn't pay his sparing partners.

ecto55 · 01-22-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Trumpy

Sounds to me like He has employed the cheapest sparring partners he can, thats if he pays them ,, world title fight you should be employing the best you can ,, lets be honest for preperation to fight Geale why would you bring in Lenny , supose being a lot bigger than Lenny and naturaly better than the other two , he wins the spars and feels good about it ,

These guys aren't ho's- they're not doing it for money....they're doing it coz the love the game..playa.

ecto55 · 01-22-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crusher

Mundine doesn't pay his sparing partners.

Exactly...which when you really think about given his resources is fucking stupid...
I'd be importing experienced, savvy US pro's to work with, not preparing for titles fights with Guirkan Ozkan. There's really no excuse except cheapness/lack of effort.

roscoe · 01-22-2013, 06:58 PM

Geez if Yi Ma & Diab are thinking mandy will win then it must be going to happen because they are................really who are they?..........serious question.

sparta · 01-22-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ecto55

Exactly...which when you really think about given his resources is fucking stupid...
I'd be importing experienced, savvy US pro's to work with, not preparing for titles fights with Guirkan Ozkan. There's really no excuse except cheapness/lack of effort.

agreed, ive never understood this part of his prep.

very tight bum.

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20a87 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,485 vCash: 3071	Mutual sparring partner picks Choc to beat Geale [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Choc's tops: fighting fit Mundine the real deal, says sparring team Date January 23, 2013 http://images.smh.com.au/2012/07/24/...radwalter2.gif [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Chief Rugby League Writer [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] inShare Pin It [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] http://images.smh.com.au/2013/01/23/...ne-620x349.jpg Pumped up … Mundine sparring at his father's Redfern gym ahead of next week's world title bout with Daniel Geale. Photo: Anthony Johnson BEFORE stepping in the ring with Anthony Mundine during The Man's final sparring session before next week's IBF middleweight world title bout, Yao Yi Ma was convinced Daniel Geale would win. After his stint as the first of three boxers to spar a total of 12 consecutive rounds with Mundine in a closed session at Redfern on Tuesday, the Taiwanese-born IBF Pan Pacific light middleweight champion had changed his mind. ''Before today I thought Geale would win but now I am not so sure,'' said Yi Ma, who has also sparred with Geale in the lead-up to the January 30 fight at Sydney Entertainment Centre. ''I was surprised because he looked terrible the last time we sparred but he was good today. I did better against Geale but he has got the form coming into the fight so I was thinking Geale but I wouldn't want to pick now. It is going to be a good fight.'' Former IBF world lightweight champion Lenny Zappavigna, who sparred the four rounds with Mundine after Yi Ma, also warned Geale that he would have to be at his best to win. ''He is looking sharp, his punches are quick and he is hitting hard so I have no doubt he is going to go really well,'' Zappavigna said. ''He has got the runs up, he is pumping out 12 rounds really comfortably with three different sparring partners and it is hard work so I am looking forward to it, I think it is going to be a really good fight. Advertisement ''Mundine can adapt to any style of fight and he was doing that really well today. This is the best I have seen him, the way he was getting around was unreal. I believe Choc will rise to the occasion, you can't underestimate him and he is going to come in ready to win.'' Mundine's third opponent, Sydney middleweight Josh Diab, was even more convinced after his four rounds in the ring. ''He is very fit and very sharp,'' Diab said. ''He wanted us to make him work hard and we did that. The only way to get fitter is to work harder and he is definitely ready to go now. He is looking fit, looking sharp, feeling strong - trust me, I copped a few off him - and he was like lightning in there.'' The workout was Mundine's last sparring session and an indication of how hard he pushed himself was the fact he had cut and bloodied knuckles when he removed his gloves. The middle four rounds against Zappavigna - the 2006 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist who has won 26 of his 28 fights since turning professional - were particularly tough as the pair traded body blows. ''It was quite hard but I feel good now,'' Mundine said. ''I was against three fresh boys - two really good up-and-comers and one world rated guy - so I know I can go fast and furious for 12 rounds. ''I feel that I am in great shape and I know that I have to be. That is Geale's best trait - his fitness and his will and his ability to throw a volume punches. I know that I am the better fighter, he has got pretty good skills and not bad defence but as an all-round fighter I am a better fighter - I have just got to work. Even if my workrate is a little off, my accuracy and speed and flush hitting will take care of that.''
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20a87 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,485 vCash: 3071	Re: Mutual sparring partner picks Choc to beat Geale Sounds like Choc is peaking at the right time. Speed, accuracy and clean hard shots sound like Mundine's gameplan. (I have said this all along)
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fighta29 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 844 vCash: 500	Re: Mutual sparring partner picks Choc to beat Geale HAHAHAHAHAH OMFG Yi ma sparred geale yonks ago, and got touched the fuck up. From memory it was only 4 rounds, and Geale didnt have to get out of second Gear. I like Lenny, nice bloke, but he hasnt sparred geale in years, and Diab, no fucken idea what he has to do with it. Its a pumped up article. One that is to be expected at this stage. Choc will be peaking, no doubt, he knows what he is doing. But these blokes comments are no indication.
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swingin Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,731 vCash: 500	Re: Mutual sparring partner picks Choc to beat Geale sounds like they are still waiting to be paid.....
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Trumpy Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 152 vCash: 500	Re: Mutual sparring partner picks Choc to beat Geale Sounds to me like He has employed the cheapest sparring partners he can, thats if he pays them ,, world title fight you should be employing the best you can ,, lets be honest for preperation to fight Geale why would you bring in Lenny , supose being a lot bigger than Lenny and naturaly better than the other two , he wins the spars and feels good about it ,
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roscoe Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,381 vCash: 75	Re: Mutual sparring partner picks Choc to beat Geale Geez if Yi Ma & Diab are thinking mandy will win then it must be going to happen because they are................really who are they?..........serious question.
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