Anthony Small will hopefully answer his critics

archie · 08-21-2007, 04:52 PM

Hopefully Anthony Small will have another opportunity to answer his critics if the article on the Frank ****** website is accurate:

"The 25-year-old (Anthony Small) has been nominated by the British Boxing Board of Control to fight Southern Arena light-middleweight champion Gary Woolcombe.

Like Small, Woolcombe has just one defeat, coming at the hands of Andrew Facey in the fifth round."

In my opinion, there is no doubt that Anthony is surely the most exciting light middle weight prospects in recent years and was on the wrong side of a poor ref decision during the Bradley Price fight....this will give hiim the opportunity to show his championship credentials and move back up the rankings.

Tony Harrison · 08-22-2007, 05:22 AM

The decision to stop the fight against Pryce looked harsh at first but in the replays you could see his eyes were gone. He gathered his senses quickly after the ref stepped in but Pryce surely would have clocked him a couple more times had the decision not been made.

At times he looked superb in that fight, spontaneous and incredibly quick throwing punches from unpredictable angles in short bursts but the overall performance was too laid back, frankly looking lazy at times.

No shame in losing to Pryce who is a solid fighter.

Mark55 · 08-22-2007, 06:15 AM

No question, the lads got ability to burn, but he's young and naive in many regards, if he learns from his errors he will come back a stronger man.

He's got to forget his own hype, knuckle down to some hard graft, respect EVERY opponent, if he can manage that, he'll have very good pro career.

archie · 08-22-2007, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark55

No question, the lads got ability to burn, but he's young and naive in many regards, if he learns from his errors he will come back a stronger man.

He's got to forget his own hype, knuckle down to some hard graft, respect EVERY opponent, if he can manage that, he'll have very good pro career.

I agree Anthony does need to learn from this loss and whether he was seriously hurt or simply tucking up and showboating the strategy didn't pay off with the 3rd man in the ring being somewhat over zealous? A point worth noting was the "generous" nature of the ref during the Amir knockdown as oppose to the harsh decision during Anthony's fight...perhaps this is about consistency of refs, or lack of it?

I suspect the showmanship and hype with Anthony is more about entertaining the viewing public - something that boxing needs as fans migrate to the glitz of UFC etc - rather than a reflectionon on how he trains, prepares and respects his opponents?

Tony Harrison · 08-22-2007, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by archie

I agree Anthony does need to learn from this loss and whether he was seriously hurt or simply tucking up and showboating the strategy didn't pay off with the 3rd man in the ring being somewhat over zealous? A point worth noting was the "generous" nature of the ref during the Amir knockdown as oppose to the harsh decision during Anthony's fight...perhaps this is about consistency of refs, or lack of it?

I suspect the showmanship and hype with Anthony is more about entertaining the viewing public - something that boxing needs as fans migrate to the glitz of UFC etc - rather than a reflectionon on how he trains, prepares and respects his opponents?

Every fight is different and referee's are thinking of the fighter's well being when they intervene. Khan was slightly dazed but the punch that put him down did so more with momentum than concussive power.

Small took a couple of big shots from Pryce (who is known to bang a bit) and was not defending himself. The referee obviously saw the glazed expression on his face and intervened to stop him taking any more shots flush on his chevy.

Possibly over zealous but I certainly don't consider it a false stoppage.

stake501 · 08-22-2007, 07:53 AM

the loss - however controversial - will hopefully do the lad good. What i saw was a highly talentented fighter who need polishing.

a rematch with pryce with decent ref would be good. I still think pryce may have won but for me the stoppage was awful.

mmickyward · 08-22-2007, 10:43 AM

i think hes a huge talent and if he gets past woolcombe id favour him to beat pryce in a rematch. Anthony needs to grow mentally aswell as technically coz he has a style that could get him far in boxing

doggyland · 08-22-2007, 10:59 AM

Small's next opponenet then - his fellow South East Londoner - Hotstuff - should not be overlooked - not the greatest of fighters - but hard to beat .

08-22-2007, 06:36 PM

I like woolcombe, it should be a good fight. Small will have to win and make it convincing if he wants to make anyone believe that he is not all wind and piss.

08-21-2007, 04:52 PM	#1
archie Journeyman Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 55 vCash: 1000	Anthony Small will hopefully answer his critics Hopefully Anthony Small will have another opportunity to answer his critics if the article on the Frank ****** website is accurate: "The 25-year-old (Anthony Small) has been nominated by the British Boxing Board of Control to fight Southern Arena light-middleweight champion Gary Woolcombe. Like Small, Woolcombe has just one defeat, coming at the hands of Andrew Facey in the fifth round." In my opinion, there is no doubt that Anthony is surely the most exciting light middle weight prospects in recent years and was on the wrong side of a poor ref decision during the Bradley Price fight....this will give hiim the opportunity to show his championship credentials and move back up the rankings. Last edited by archie; 08-22-2007 at 04:02 AM.
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08-22-2007, 05:22 AM	#2
Tony Harrison Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Crunch, Romford Posts: 346 vCash: 1000	Re: Anthony Small will hopefully answer his critics The decision to stop the fight against Pryce looked harsh at first but in the replays you could see his eyes were gone. He gathered his senses quickly after the ref stepped in but Pryce surely would have clocked him a couple more times had the decision not been made. At times he looked superb in that fight, spontaneous and incredibly quick throwing punches from unpredictable angles in short bursts but the overall performance was too laid back, frankly looking lazy at times. No shame in losing to Pryce who is a solid fighter.
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08-22-2007, 06:15 AM	#3
Mark55 Journeyman Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Blackpool, England Posts: 84 vCash: 1000	Re: Anthony Small will hopefully answer his critics No question, the lads got ability to burn, but he's young and naive in many regards, if he learns from his errors he will come back a stronger man. He's got to forget his own hype, knuckle down to some hard graft, respect EVERY opponent, if he can manage that, he'll have very good pro career.
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08-22-2007, 07:53 AM	#6
stake501 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 619 vCash: 1000	Re: Anthony Small will hopefully answer his critics the loss - however controversial - will hopefully do the lad good. What i saw was a highly talentented fighter who need polishing. a rematch with pryce with decent ref would be good. I still think pryce may have won but for me the stoppage was awful.
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08-22-2007, 10:43 AM	#7
mmickyward Journeyman Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 58 vCash: 1000	Re: Anthony Small will hopefully answer his critics i think hes a huge talent and if he gets past woolcombe id favour him to beat pryce in a rematch. Anthony needs to grow mentally aswell as technically coz he has a style that could get him far in boxing
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08-22-2007, 10:59 AM	#8
doggyland Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: London Posts: 337 vCash: 1000	Re: Anthony Small will hopefully answer his critics Small's next opponenet then - his fellow South East Londoner - Hotstuff - should not be overlooked - not the greatest of fighters - but hard to beat .
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08-22-2007, 06:36 PM	#9
dwilson Guest Posts: n/a vCash:	Re: Anthony Small will hopefully answer his critics I like woolcombe, it should be a good fight. Small will have to win and make it convincing if he wants to make anyone believe that he is not all wind and piss.
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