Irish Boxing

buddy?

 

From what i can gather from slappys hints, i could be miles off too........

 

http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=235257&cat=boxer
be better than the lads hes been fighting since he lost

 

Not sure, Havent seen bobby. He mentioned there may be junior championships that day - and he is one of the coaches at St Bronagh's Rostrevor.
I was thinking also of maybe booking one of the meeting rooms at an culturlann to show classic fights? Big Screen and a few beers now and again?

 

listen wot im saying is there aint enough promoters putting shows on 19 shows aint a lot plus the ticket prices are way to hi if they lowered the price of the tickets they could put on more shows get fighters a lot more work and a lot more people would be able to offord to come and watch.

 

There would be more bills if there were more TV dates. Very few off tv cards can even dream of breaking even without significant investment from TV.
I'm sure there are plenty of promoters who would be putting on a card a month if they had the financial backing of tv.
What we do need is regularity - it would be very helpful if Promoters announced dates and venues for boxing events - whether the bill has been put together or not - months in advance. This would allow fans to budget and the supporters club to organise trips etc.
On the other hand, this is still a fledgling industry and is still developing.
RTE have been brilliant in their support for the sport - without their investment there would be no industry here. The next step though, would be regularity in their boxing programming - a monthly boxing magazine show would also be useful in pushing things forward, creating new stars etc.
Co-operation between stations on both sides of the border would also be good, BBC NI and RTE worked together on Duddy vs Eastman and further examples of this would be good news for all involved.

 

On the topic of TV, as you know, Setanta are showing the Brian Magee fight live. Steve Bunce will present and Paul McCloskey will be his studio guest. Commentary will be from Will Downing and Neil Sinclair. We have set up an email address for viewers to get in touch with Steve on Saturday night. Its

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Lee V Duddy would only happen on Irish soil and when at least 1 of them has been offered some sort of big pay day type fight allready. This would generate big gate receipts for the promoter and guaranteed tv coverage. I think the only exception to Irish soil would be the next best thing - MSG where the Irish American would likely pack in to see it. If they both have a good year then both Peters and possibly Arum could consider this, but it would be given more consideration by Peters who allready made the offer to team Duddy only for it to be turned down. As allready pointed out on this thread Craig Hamilton does not want the fight right now. It could have the potential to be a trilogy if the first one was close! same with Macklin also. I just feel Andy Lee has still a bit to learn where as I feel Macklin and Duddy are at the peak of their game allready.

 

Why would Duddy and lee fight without a belt or great financial reward?(and what peters offered wasnt ) it just wouldnt make sense to risk it right now, but your right about macklin and duddy being at their peak of their powers. I also see more learning and ring wisdom for lee to come but the guy has talent and potential anybody can see that.

 

Where do I sign up!??
:deal

 

I'll find out some more details and get back to you. Something we have been looking at for quite a while

 

http://irish-boxing.com/stories/january10/jan10_hyland_coveney.html

 

I'm sure any error by Brendan was just an oversight. He's a good lad, knows what he's doing.

We all make mistakes

 

:thumbsup




28 January 2010 - Press Release Undefeated Dubliner Patrick Hyland will be looking to steal the show on the Yanjing Fight Night at the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, February 13 when he makes the first defence of his Irish Featherweight title.
The Tallaght puncher is undefeated in 18 professional fights and he will be looking to make that 19 straight wins next month when he clashes with London based Mickey Coveney.
The Irish Lightweight title clash between Cavan's unbeaten Andy Murray and Oisin “Gael Force” ***an tops the bill in Dublin with a total of 4 Irish titles up for grabs on the night.
Hyland believes he's ready to take on the best in Europe and will aim to prove it with an impressive performance against Coveney. The 26-year-old is currently in Scotland where he has been helping Ricky Burns prepare for his upcoming WBO Super Featherweight title fight and he says he's enjoying the experience.
“It's been great, it's exactly the kind of calibre of sparring you need to bring you on,” said Hyland. "Sparring with a guy who's getting ready for a World title fight gives you a chance to measure where you are yourself and I've really enjoyed it.” Patrick is one of three boxing brothers with all three reigning Irish professional champs. Eddie, the oldest of the trio is currently in Ukraine sparring reigning European Featherweight champ Oleg Yefimovych, a man very much in Patrick's sights.
“Eddie's on a bit of a spying mission for me and I'm sure he will give me a full report on him when he gets home! Yefimovych has the European title and that's something I definitely want to get my hands on. I'd fancy my chances against anyone in Europe right now so if that fight came along I would jump at it.”
For now though Hyland's focus is strictly on domestic business and seeing off the challenge of Coveney in what will be the first defence of the title he won back in 2008 with a stoppage of fellow Dubliner and decorated amateur, Paul Griffin.
“It's almost been two years since I won the title so it's good to finally get to make my first defence. It's a title I'm very proud of and I'm not going to let anyone take it off me. Coveney's a southpaw like Paul Griffin but fighting southpaws has never bothered me. I've never been beaten by one and I don't intend to start now!
“They typically tend to be stand up boxers but Coveney's more of a pressure fighter so I won't have to go looking for him so that will suit me and should make for a good fight. Whatever happens I won't be underestimating him, he's been in with most of the top guys in the UK and doesn't get any favours. I heard he was very unlucky to lose to Akash Bhatia last time out and he's pushed guys like Paul Appleby close so I'm not taking anything for granted.”
Although born and bred in London's East End Coveney qualifies for an Irish title courtesy of his father who is originally from Cork and the 28-year-old West Ham fanatic says he is delighted to be fighting for the Irish belt. “It will be a very proud moment for me and I know it will mean an awful lot to my Dad,” said Coveney. “It's a big fight for me and I know Hyland has a good reputation and has a decent right hand but I don't fear anyone.”
The remaining two Irish title fights on the bill sees Coleman Barrett taking on Colin Kenna in the first Irish Heavyweight title fight for 13 years while Anthony Fitzgerald and Lee Murtagh contest the vacant Irish Super Middleweight title. Two non title fights on the bill will see featherweight prospect Willie Casey and new Belfast pro Jamie Conlan looking to extend their unbeaten records.
Tickets for the Yanjing Fight Night priced €30, €40, €50 and €60 are available from Ticketmaster (phone 0818 719 300 or visit ticketmaster.ie) and all usual outlets.