Briggs and Mirovic sparring

ipswich express · 08-28-2007, 07:36 AM

I travelled down the coast today to the Nerang PCYC. I watched Nathan and Bob go through 5 or 6 tough, fast paced rounds.

Nasty Boy has slimmed down (about 107kg at the moment) and is looking pretty damn sharp in my opinion. His foot speed is perhaps the best I've seen it. He looked pretty fluent in his movement and is definitely in good shape for the "Hoppa Stoppa" next Friday, although Fitz is a tough customer.

Personally I can't see him having any trouble with him. After that he's facing Alex Leapai for the OPBF title and a WBC ranking.

WhataRock · 08-28-2007, 07:46 AM

Nath is a decent fighter, he has talent and very good offensive abilities.
But the combination of his chin and poor D let him down, he seems to freeze up when he gets caught and then proceeds to get caught by bigger and bigger shots.

ipswich express · 08-28-2007, 08:01 AM

His defence has improved out of sight under his new trainer. Parrying punches a lot better and his jab will give many heavies trouble...

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I wonder what you guys make out of Nathan vs Les.?

As in Les Mason? Hope you're joking.

WhataRock · 08-28-2007, 08:01 AM

Nathan by death.

teke · 08-28-2007, 10:38 AM

What time was the sparring on down at the gym today Ipswich?

I was down at the gym and saw abit of action in the boxing room.

ipswich express · 08-28-2007, 06:00 PM

It was at 2pm.

ipswich express · 08-28-2007, 06:42 PM

It was better watching them spar then some of the fights I've seen, trust me.

MSTR · 08-28-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WhataRock

Nathan by death.

hahaha.... Classic.

MSTR · 08-28-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ipswich express

I travelled down the coast today to the Nerang PCYC. I watched Nathan and Bob go through 5 or 6 tough, fast paced rounds.

Nasty Boy has slimmed down (about 107kg at the moment) and is looking pretty damn sharp in my opinion. His foot speed is perhaps the best I've seen it. He looked pretty fluent in his movement and is definitely in good shape for the "Hoppa Stoppa" next Friday, although Fitz is a tough customer.

Personally I can't see him having any trouble with him. After that he's facing Alex Leapai for the OPBF title and a WBC ranking.

I have heard that these two aren't real fond of each other either. Would have been great to watch up close and personal.

Kegsy · 08-28-2007, 08:10 PM

Would love to get down & watch Mirovic & Briggs going at it.
Talk about fun.

teke · 08-28-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ipswich express

It was at 2pm.

Yeah that's the time i was there

ashley · 08-29-2007, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ipswich express

It was better watching them spar then some of the fights I've seen, trust me.

So who was winning the spar?

Super_Fly_Sam · 08-29-2007, 05:39 AM

Big Bob, has a big nose...

ipswich express · 08-29-2007, 05:40 AM

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I have heard that these two aren't real fond of each other either. Would have been great to watch up close and personal.

Can't speak on what it might have been like in the past, as I'm not aware, but there was nothing but decent sportsmanship between the two. Bob's doing Nathan a favour by coming up and helping him prepare.

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So who was winning the spar?

Well neither were looking to win so to speak, more get some good hard preparation in. By his own admission, Bob is not in peak shape, while Nathan is fighting next week. Briggsy looked very sharp, trust me.

ashley · 08-29-2007, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ipswich express

Can't speak on what it might have been like in the past, as I'm not aware, but there was nothing but decent sportsmanship between the two. Bob's doing Nathan a favour by coming up and helping him prepare.

Well neither were looking to win so to speak, more get some good hard preparation in. By his own admission, Bob is not in peak shape, while Nathan is fighting next week. Briggsy looked very sharp, trust me.

Interesting......I am glad he is back in the ring

08-28-2007, 07:36 AM	#1
ipswich express Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,136 vCash: 75	Briggs and Mirovic sparring I travelled down the coast today to the Nerang PCYC. I watched Nathan and Bob go through 5 or 6 tough, fast paced rounds. Nasty Boy has slimmed down (about 107kg at the moment) and is looking pretty damn sharp in my opinion. His foot speed is perhaps the best I've seen it. He looked pretty fluent in his movement and is definitely in good shape for the "Hoppa Stoppa" next Friday, although Fitz is a tough customer. Personally I can't see him having any trouble with him. After that he's facing Alex Leapai for the OPBF title and a WBC ranking.
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08-28-2007, 07:46 AM	#2
WhataRock Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 13,386 vCash: 166	Re: Briggs and Mirovic sparring Nath is a decent fighter, he has talent and very good offensive abilities. But the combination of his chin and poor D let him down, he seems to freeze up when he gets caught and then proceeds to get caught by bigger and bigger shots.
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08-28-2007, 08:01 AM	#4
WhataRock Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 13,386 vCash: 166	Re: Briggs and Mirovic sparring Nathan by death.
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08-28-2007, 10:38 AM	#5
teke Titans Time !!! East Side Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bulldogs v Titans 2013 GF Posts: 8,618 vCash: 2611	Re: Briggs and Mirovic sparring What time was the sparring on down at the gym today Ipswich? I was down at the gym and saw abit of action in the boxing room.
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08-28-2007, 06:00 PM	#6
ipswich express Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,136 vCash: 75	Re: Briggs and Mirovic sparring It was at 2pm.
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08-28-2007, 06:42 PM	#7
ipswich express Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,136 vCash: 75	Re: Briggs and Mirovic sparring It was better watching them spar then some of the fights I've seen, trust me.
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Kegsy Lights Out East Side VIP Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fremantle, WA Posts: 10,370 vCash: 1275	Re: Briggs and Mirovic sparring Would love to get down & watch Mirovic & Briggs going at it. Talk about fun.
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Super_Fly_Sam Aus Boxer ESB Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 1,702 vCash: 1057	Re: Briggs and Mirovic sparring Big Bob, has a big nose...
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