Martin Murray: Defining The Word Warrior

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  1. impacted

    impacted Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Obviously he didn't get the win, but Martin Murray displayed such levels of heart, courage and determination that it was humbling and emotional to watch. Time and again it was clear his body was screaming at him to give up, and time and again he dredged up the will to carry on the fight, and even call Golovkin on several times as they exchanged clean, sickening shots.

    Martin has been the most under-appreciated British fighter of the last decade, always on the road, always representing himself faultlessly in and out of the ring. He showed more determination and belief last night than Rubio, Geale and Macklin did combined. I was proud to say Murray comes from the same country as me. A privilege to see what a true warrior looks like. Here's hoping for Murray vs Lee, Saunders and possibly Macklin in some well, well deserved pay days to come.
     
  2. mazzo

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    Well said pal
     
  3. Tony Yeboah

    Tony Yeboah Active Member Full Member

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    I totally agree, especially after watching the after fight interview, his face was a pulp. He was taking some serious punishment and I don't doubt if the ref would have give him a standing count he would have at least tried to continue. Everyone else has avoided GGG like the plague, he has actively sought to fight him.

    I really liked Murray before the fight, he is very humble and a decent bloke. My respect for him has never being higher after last night. The only sad thing for me is that he has been on the wrong end of some bad decisions and should have being champ a few times. I'm glad he has received 1 million collectively for his last few fights and has achieved his aim of securing his families future.
     
  4. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Tough *******, gritted his teeth and went out on his shield.

    Obvious gulf in class between the two of them, but he showed a big set of ***** last night.
     
  5. McGuinty

    McGuinty Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Defining the word 'survivor'.
     
  6. c-man shooter

    c-man shooter Active Member Full Member

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    Completely agree big respect to Murray at least he threw bombs with intent unlike all the others. Too bad GGG is a different animal
     
  7. spurs ben316

    spurs ben316 Active Member Full Member

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    Very brave from Murray. Yet again Livra shown to be a complete muppet
     
  8. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I was very impressed. I have gained more respect for Murray.
     
  9. madpuppy

    madpuppy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I remember in the round where he got knocked down twice, you could tell by his face how much pain he was in and how devastating Golovkin's power was. But he got up and kept fighting, kept throwing punches. A big fan after last night!
     
  10. Pro Punter

    Pro Punter Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Murray was a punchbag last night and it was a systematic pasting.

    He is a survivor not a warrior
     
  11. madpuppy

    madpuppy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Did you even watch the fight? He threw and landed plenty of punches back, just didn't have the power to hold off Golovkin, who has a great chin amongst all his other great attributes.
     
  12. lencoreastside

    lencoreastside Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

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    That's not very fair, PP. It was the best challenge anyone put up to GGG. I've always been critical of the hype surrounding murray, but I must admit I was very impressed with his courage and toughness.
    GGG is awesome...incredibly destructive and lasting 11 rounds HAS to command respect.
     
  13. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Never liked Murray but got to respect him after last night.
     
  14. hitandhope

    hitandhope Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You are the man Len. :happy. Well played.

    Haven't watched it back yet but there was one insane moment in maybe the eighth or ninth when Murray landed a few and pushed the maestro back and I thought... oh Christ, has Murray got this right, has GGG emptied the tank? :lol: Only lasted ten seconds but it felt glorious.
     
  15. Pro Punter

    Pro Punter Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Murray knew pre fight what he was up against and even had a go at Macklin about his loss in an arrogant way.

    If you talk the talk then don't impersonate a punchbag.