What your views on Johnny Nelson in regards to ..

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  1. dftaylor

    dftaylor Writer, fanatic Full Member

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    Decent fighter who made the most of his limited ability. Appalling pundit, regularly runs down the crazy stairs with infatuation - most prominently with James DeGale who he nearly came over. Then, once proven wrong, refused to give Groves any credit.

    He's an utter **** of a TV personality.
     
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  2. Bill C84

    Bill C84 Boxing Junkie banned

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    There was actually a damp patch on his tight fit jeans near the crotch area, my sister pointed out to me after him talking to Degale, I pointed out that is was probably Adam Smith gently rubbing his leg in between breaks that caused that mishap?
     
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  3. TED 822

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    Tell you what I know,Quinton.Didnt have a lot of amateur fights.Turned pro and had mixed success at first.Finally came good through perseverance and beat Dennis Andries and Carl Thompson 2 really tough guys.Beat some heavyweights though the top ones beat him probably due to size.Won a world cruiser title and beat some good men after drawing with Carlos de Leon in a boring challenge first.Retired due to injury.IMO an excellent champion and good on TV now.
     
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  4. Bill C84

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    That is something I will never knock about Nelson, he learn't the hard way and made best of his overall talent, he reached a level above his station, that deserves respect.
     
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  5. bigboots

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    I think he's good. doesnt take himself too seriously & likes to have a laugh. He was Johnny '3 punches a round' Nelson in his fight days.
     
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  6. Primadonna Kool

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    You have to give him credit for landing a great job with Sky. What would happen to a boxer like Johnny Nelson without a solid job after his career, probably end up struggling and dying.

    I think he is flamboyant, and informative. Also i want to hear more stories of his career, he was around in British boxing at a very exciting time. I have got a book called...."Prince Naseem Hamed and those he left behind", and Johnny Nelson is mentioned in it afew times, i have not actually read it all! Its quite deep, underground, gangsta type ****.
     
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  7. smegmaa

    smegmaa Undefeated Champ Full Member

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    :lol: Definitely the mincing. He creeps me right out with that smirk.
     
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  8. Solaris

    Solaris Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Why people think he is there to provide detailed analysis is beyond me. If you want that, it should be on BoxNation which is a channel for the diehards.

    You all want boxing in the mainstream media, but seem to failure to grasp the reality that in order for that to happen you have to dumb down your coverage.
     
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  9. elbrujito

    elbrujito Well-Known Member Full Member

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    noticed he puts on a funny accent on ifilm interviews which dont get an outing on sky!!!
     
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  10. Sogoplayboy

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    Very harsh comments his presenting here IMO.

    I think he's great on Sky. Light hearted but hugely knowledgeable with an obvious insight into the pro game.
     
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    :lol:
     
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  12. mithffg

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    Hung like a mule
     
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  13. ginger warrior

    ginger warrior Guest

    He is fine,pretty boring to watch as boxer but very successful.Always taking the **** out of himself and I think his friendship with fighters helps gain access to stuff wouldn't normally see
    Got to agree with people on Adam smith though
    We need Barry back more regulary,I think him and jim watt are the jewels in the crown
     
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  14. Ilesey

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    He accomplished what he was able to as a pro. I'm not sold on him as a presenter at all, and, he ****ing sprays his clothes on.
     
    Ilesey, Apr 1, 2013
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  15. JohnH

    JohnH Guest

    Very decent fighter, fairly good presenter.
     
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