Irish Boxing

Fair enough, but it said on Irish boxing .com

 

yeah, November 5th, Belfast, Jamie Conlan headlining, Barnes on undercard in a 6 rounder, Marco McCullough v Scot Michael Roberts (18-0-1), Creagh v McKenna, geraghty, big sexy, Sheehan, Ormond, G.Sweeney, Crocker and Ward debuts and 3 more to be announced

 

Yep Barnes in a 6-rounder at light-welter.

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What do ye think of Eddie Hearns comments about Burnett? Kind of sounds like he is 'daring' Burnett to impress him -like as if he has failed to do it so far? Kind of a negative tone to his comments. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of Burnett anyway. What do ye think of Burnett?

 

fcuk hearn.....hes a c.u.n.t

 

He does come across a bit smug and smarmy alright at times. But back to Burnett....how far will he go do you think?

 

Any word on any of the other Irish lads from the Olympics going pro?

 

I thought burnett fought brilliantly tonight in what was a fantastic learning fight for him.... hes 24 and starting to look a real force... its time now hearn starting building burnetts fan base in Ireland.... a belfast promotion is long overdue

 

Burnett showed great skills. He comes across as a really decent guy too. I wish him every success. His lack of pop is a worry though. Better guys may just walk straight thru him....just punch with him knowing he can't hurt them. He could get beaten by a much less skilled operator who is basically just a tough guy with a punch. But Ryan has all the moves, no doubt.

 

With Conlan most like being brought along quickly, Frampton already a champion and Burnett coming along very nicely, there could be some great fights to be put on up north in the next few years.

 

Indeed. It's the blooming level of inactivity that does my head in. The curse of the modern era. If only we could see these guys would fight more often....

 

Phil Sutcliffe Jr is not happy with his fellow Irish light welters
By irishboxing | on October 20, 2016 |
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The only way to get your hands on the Irish light welterweight title is through Phil Sutcliffe Jr [11(7)-1(0)], according to the disgruntled puncher himself.
The normally reserved ‘Succo’ has taken exception to fellow domestic 140lbs fighters talking about Irish tilts and planning green strap assaults while at the same time not mentioning his name.
The 27 year old is all too aware he is high-risk opposition and, as a result, the queue to fight him is non-existent.
The former amateur National Elite Champion came to terms with that fact early in his career, and knows he will have to win straps to encourage boxers to take the risks involved with fighting the frightening puncher.
However, what he refuses to accept is Irish fighters making plans to challenge for the Irish title without considering him as an opponent.
The MGM light welter claims he is first in line for the strap and told Irish-Boxing.com that anyone looking to fight for it has to go through him first.
“If any of them think they can call out each other for Irish titles while not wanting to fight me they can think again. They are trying to jump the queue. I am waiting since my fourth pro fight for that Irish title. They have to fight me first then they can go back to calling each other out. I will win it and vacate then they can fight whoever they want for it but not before they fight me.”
The light welterweight division in Ireland has had some spotlight shed on it of late. Tyrone McKenna and Sean Creagh will battle it out for the Celtic Nations title in Belfast on November 5th, a card Sutcliffe also appears on.
That fact that it is an eight round contest means both will be Irish title eligible come November 6th and there are other 140lbs fighters targeting the winner and suggesting the domestic strap could be on the line. Jake Hanney has said he wants to trade leather with the winner and is Irish title-keen, while Stephen ‘Shortty’ Carroll has long been linked with an Irish title fight against Creagh and has stated the pair have discussed a possible new year tilt.
Such talk hasn’t sat well with Sutcliffe and the fighter, who had agreed to fight Micheal Kelly for the title for his fifth fight back in 2013 before the Dundalk man was deemed ineligible, is adamant no-one should be allowed to challenge before him.
“I don’t care if they would or wouldn’t [fight me],” he continued. “Any of the lads in the top ten can have a go, but my name will go down as Irish champion.”

 

Noel Murphy is fighting on November 19th in NY on a DiBella Card

 

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One to watch.

 

Rematch in Las Vegas. Advantage lsc. Carl better be sharp. You would expect the champ to have "home advantage" .
Carl better not be superstitious....Barry came to grief in vegas against a guy named Cruz....a part time boxer who was a plumber if I recall. Never liked plumbers...