Irish Boxing

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by ardy, Dec 19, 2007.


  1. fra

    fra Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    bad day for irish boxers:good
     
  2. BK99

    BK99 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Both came across as very respectful in these interviews. I've never been Fitz's biggest fan but fair play to him, he seems to have changed his attitude since moving to the MGM. Came across as very grounded there.

    As for who's going to win the fight: it's anyone's guess. Should be a brilliant one either way.
     
  3. fra

    fra Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    is he missing the final:good
     
  4. puca

    puca Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No,he passed the medical this morning,fight probably wont go the three rounds though so needs to start fast,
     
  5. moorser

    moorser Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well done Paddy Barnes and Mick Conlan, would love to see Paddy go pro now, he is a little fire ******* would make a top pro fly weight, also hard luck to Micalea Walsh she pushed the Olympic Gold medalist all the way, great stuff again from N Irish boxers, 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze .
     
  6. BigEars

    BigEars Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree wholeheartedly about Barnes, but it's a matter of whether a promoter can make him a decent enough offer or not. No point a fighter of that level turning pro if you're not gonna earn some good money.
     
  7. Glenmax777

    Glenmax777 Member Full Member

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    Why on earth did Barnes chose his medal ceremony to make an unnecessary point. Danny boy is a neutral anthem and boxing has always avoided this shite. Brilliant fighter who I've supported in the Olympics and for Northern Ireland but so disappointed in this turn of events.
     
  8. fra

    fra Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    what point was this:huh:good
     
  9. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Anyone get on this?
     
  10. fra

    fra Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i wish i had of:verysad:verysad:good
     
  11. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    why so serious ?

    some people just can't wait to jump on any little thing like that....and it is a little thing that....the lad is a boxer who has made a wonderful achievement.....he's not a political leader....take it for what it is....don't jump on a bandwagon saying how disappointed you are in him.
     
  12. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Remember when he won the bronze in Beijing?
    I was in Milan when he lost in the Worlds and he hurled his gloves-and worse!-at the judges, knocking over the clock and bell!
    Paddy is Paddy, and everybody on this island should rejoice on probably our most succesful amature male boxer ever, Nevin been his only opposition for this accolade. Well done Barnes and Conlon too dispite the cut. Class.
     
  13. marty

    marty Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I have to say Im enjoying the boxing without headguards desite the cuts.Boxers are going to have to learn to fight behind the jab more so to keep that space.
     
  14. fra

    fra Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I enjoyed it as well:good
     
  15. STB

    STB #noexcuses Full Member

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    Think Conlon should go pro at this stage.

    Hes at a weight now where he may actually be able to make some money.

    Barnes is unfortunately at a weight where there is pretty much no money to be had, so hes as well off staying in Olympic style boxing.

    Conlon would do well to follow his brother into the pro ranks, could make a great career for himself.