Irish Boxing

Can someone explain to me why O'Kane is almost 2-1 favorite over Fitzgerald? :huh

When they met in Prizefighter he only got by with a split on the cards and that with Fitz suffering a cut halfway in.

I can't see what O'Kane has done to distance himself since then. In the messy PF final he looked utter **** against McDonagh. (although so did McDonagh to be fair; both were knackered from the effort of simply getting there)

Fair enough he was subjected to a Howard John Foster patented "British stoppage" against Ryder, but even so he was far behind on my card and had a hard uphill road to even get himself back in the contest - and that's assuming he would've survived the round without intervention which is no sure thing.

Meanwhile you have Fitz giving Andy Lee absolute nightmares in what many write off as Lee taking him lightly and having an "off night", but even so - Fitz raked him over the coals and proved his mettle. O'Kane must be something mighty special to be such a heavy fave in an Irish title match against such a tough nut - and based on my few times seeing him, doesn't seem that special... :think

 

Double post, sorry. Crap servers... :twisted:

 

Expected Fitz to be favourite myself. Hoping Eamonn has developed a jab recently and isn't going to continue throwing crazy wild hooks. The Ryder fight was a huge wake up call for him, although he did take it at late notice.

Fitz fought well against Lee, although he also lacks technique and looked one dimensional himself. Don't think it will be a fight for the purists, but it won't be dull

 

I have to agree I was baffled too. I fancy Fitz to take this by imposing himself on O'Kane who tends to try and brawl. O'Kane is nothing like the man we saw in the WSB. It's like he never had any amateur experience the way he has conducted himself as a pro. Does he tend to panic or is it just my erroneous obervation?

 

Phil Sutcliffe 1/2 to win by ko/tko over 8 rds ,thank you

 

Frampton hits out at Sky Sports- claims the station is English biased.
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/frampton-sky-sports-is-biased-toward-english-fighters/ (not just Jim Watt thats bias on Sky)

Paddy Murphy bites back- claims he hasn't bit off more than he can chew
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/murphy-bites-back-hasnt-bitten-off-more-than-he-can-chew/

Tyson Fury : Price has no heart I'll show him how to tame 'The Tiger' after i deal with Haye
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/fury-price-has-no-heart-ill-show-him-how-to-tame-the-tiger/

Luke Keeler gets a glimpse into the future this Friday night
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/keeler-gets-a-chance-to-look-into-his-future-friday-night/

Irish Champion handed 12 month fight ban
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/irish-champion-handed-12-month-fight-ban/

 

sorry haven't been posting all the stories here lads-been flat out- but there are generally 7 new stories on the site everyday..

also anyone thing 13/2 for peter mcdonagh to win on friday is massive odds

 

Bet of the night.where can you get this?

 

Paddy power

 

I've done him on points at 10/1. Also done Succo by KO

 

That's a sweet little double aswell, €10 returns €165. Unfortunately (probably very fortunate tbh) I'm not the online gambling type and the nearest Paddy Power to me is Sunderland so I won't be having a wager on this one.

 

Eddie Hearn on Tyson Fury v David Haye, the break up with Carl Frampton & future of Paul McCloskey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyDhlN1ck6I

 

400 on Sutcliffe ,buying money!haha

 

There was nothing I heard from Eddie Hearn that didn't make sense.
Hopefully Frampton can keep more doors open by avoiding those type of remarks in future.

As for Sutcliffe, really hope he steps up now and finds a meaningful promoter.

 

Legendary coach Vinty McGurk tributes
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/john-breen-leads-vinty-mcgurk-tributes/

School Boys looking to add to Ireland’s European title haul | IRISH-BOXING.COM
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/school-boys-looking-to-add-to-irelands-european-title-haul/

Jamie Conlan not impressed with Satchell and eyes September title shot
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07...with-satchell-and-eyes-september-title-fight/

Hughie Fury : I am on course to become youngest heavyweight champ after Dundalk win
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/furyi-am-on-track-to-become-the-youngest-heavyweight-champ-ever/

Some new stock in our Irish-boxing shop-click the link and have a look
http://www.zeusport.ie/en/irish-boxing/592-tuta-lybra.html

Katie Taylor celebrates TEAM success
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/katie-taylor-celebrates-team-success/

Steve Collins Jr gets new found respect for his boxing Dad
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/junior-gets-new-found-respect-for-father-steve-collins-snr/

Keeler: Taming the Tiger proves I am ready for pro life | IRISH-BOXING.COM
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/keeler-taming-the-tiger-proves-i-am-ready-for-pro-life/

For those who couldn't make it here is our version of last Friday's fight night - reaction from all boxers will be up on the site throughout the week too
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/homecoming-fight-night-wrap-up/

Tyson Fury my accent might be English but my heart is Irish
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/my-heart-is-irish-says-tyson-fury/

Sutcliffe left frustrated by third quick fire KO
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/sutcliffe-left-frustrated-after-third-quick-fire-ko/

King Kane : Who can i defend Irish title against?
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/okane-has-no-one-to-defend-newly-acquired-irish-title-against/

O’Kane:Win over Warrior Fitzgerald will propel me toward better things | IRISH-BOXING.COM
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/22014/

Paddy Murphy : I thought McDonagh could have got the nod-but I live to fight another day
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/murphy-i-taught-mcdonagh-could-have-got-the-nod/

Gary Hyde offers Carl Frampton September world title fight with Rigo
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/hyde-offers-frampton-september-belfast-rigondeaux-fight/

Billy Joe Saunders: I have Spiked Ryder thoughts for now
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/07/saunders-i-have-spiked-ryder-thoughts-for-now/