Bernard Dunne to retire?

Lee Mc · 02-19-2010, 11:13 AM

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Good decision in my opinion. (if, of course, it turns out to be true)

He is never going to be a "great" champion and will always be exposed by anyone half decent with a punch. He most have made a few bob so should be comfortable.

ed7890 · 02-19-2010, 11:20 AM

Well i am a bit disappointed because i was starting to think we'd see him back, but if he feels this is the right decision thats grand

Flea Man · 02-19-2010, 11:21 AM

He's overachieved, so should be proud.

Boro chris · 02-19-2010, 11:24 AM

Its a great shame but its good to see a fighter get out early rather than too late.
Pisser that he had no punch resistance as aesthetically he was very good to watch. Classy boxer.

icemax · 02-19-2010, 11:25 AM

For some reason that has really surprised me

NO MAS · 02-19-2010, 11:27 AM

Fair play to him. It must have been a tough decision to make...

Davies · 02-19-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by icemax

For some reason that has really surprised me

Yeah same here

Good choice though he definatly proved he was a good fighter, like somone already mentioned, he probly over acheived

mryeags · 02-19-2010, 11:49 AM

Now let me see ... should i mention Rendall Munroe or let this one rest ...

DOM5153 · 02-19-2010, 11:52 AM

Hes ducking Munroe

just kidding, i hope he enjoys retirement

mryeags · 02-19-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DOM5153

Hes ducking Munroe

just kidding, i hope he enjoys retirement

Fucking too right he is the yellow bellied Paddy .... cmon man up and fight Munroe you know you would get out muscled and boxed over 12 championship rounds .... you are a phony Dunne no bottle !!! ......................................................I just couldnt resist

Davies · 02-19-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mryeags

Now let me see ... should i mention Rendall Munroe or let this one rest ...

It will probly come up at some point anyway

kosaros · 02-19-2010, 11:57 AM

It's pretty surprising as I still feel he has something to offer to boxing. But it is his decision and we have to respect it

TFFP · 02-19-2010, 12:10 PM

It's a shame we never got to see Dunne/Munroe in all seriousness. After all the rivalry in the press it would have been a great fight with a great atmosphere in Ireland.

I was astonished he won a world title. Seemed like he had one great performance in him that he'll probably never be able to muster again so you'd have to say he probably overachieved and had made the best of what he had.

Paddy · 02-19-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TFFP

It's a shame we never got to see Dunne/Munroe in all seriousness. After all the rivalry in the press it would have been a great fight with a great atmosphere in Ireland.

I was astonished he won a world title. Seemed like he had one great performance in him that he'll probably never be able to muster again so you'd have to say he probably overachieved and had made the best of what he had.

In ways reminds me of mcguigan once he won the world title he was never as hungry again

I'm glad hes called it quits.

I'll never forget the after party where poor rendall munroe was walking around like a lost puppy!

Mandanda · 02-19-2010, 12:24 PM

Reason i'm not to shocked is that his punch resistance isn't great and he's had to heavy losses by KO. He constantly looks ill and weight drained and super batamweight and featherweight are supremely strong divisions and maybe he's looked and thought i won a version of world title whether people accept that or not is there prerogative but end of the day maybe he's thought i can't top that so best step out before he gets hurt.

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Lee Mc WBF, IBA and WBB Champ. East Side VIP Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 10,038 vCash: 172	Bernard Dunne to retire? [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Good decision in my opinion. (if, of course, it turns out to be true) He is never going to be a "great" champion and will always be exposed by anyone half decent with a punch. He most have made a few bob so should be comfortable.
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ed7890 Col. Hunter Gathers East Side Guru Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Galway Posts: 8,922 vCash: 1127	Re: Bernard Dunne to retire? Well i am a bit disappointed because i was starting to think we'd see him back, but if he feels this is the right decision thats grand
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Boro chris Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: I'm not Jesus Christ. I've come to accept that now. Posts: 6,623 vCash: 1000	Re: Bernard Dunne to retire? Its a great shame but its good to see a fighter get out early rather than too late. Pisser that he had no punch resistance as aesthetically he was very good to watch. Classy boxer.
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DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever East Side Guru Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norfolk england Posts: 8,147 vCash: 7562	Re: Bernard Dunne to retire? Hes ducking Munroe just kidding, i hope he enjoys retirement
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kosaros P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Posts: 19,915 vCash: 999	Re: Bernard Dunne to retire? It's pretty surprising as I still feel he has something to offer to boxing. But it is his decision and we have to respect it
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TFFP The Eskimo East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Reykjavík Posts: 30,384 vCash: 2500	Re: Bernard Dunne to retire? It's a shame we never got to see Dunne/Munroe in all seriousness. After all the rivalry in the press it would have been a great fight with a great atmosphere in Ireland. I was astonished he won a world title. Seemed like he had one great performance in him that he'll probably never be able to muster again so you'd have to say he probably overachieved and had made the best of what he had.
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Mandanda British Champion 2010 East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South London: The Gaza Posts: 14,405 vCash: 1000	Re: Bernard Dunne to retire? Reason i'm not to shocked is that his punch resistance isn't great and he's had to heavy losses by KO. He constantly looks ill and weight drained and super batamweight and featherweight are supremely strong divisions and maybe he's looked and thought i won a version of world title whether people accept that or not is there prerogative but end of the day maybe he's thought i can't top that so best step out before he gets hurt.
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