Irish Boxing

Fair point but the Warburton draws were a joke to be honest. O'Brien did all but disembowel the guy and still never got the decision. Also if he is a soft touch then Haughian or Thompson etc should have nothing to fear from stepping through the ropes with O'Brien. The guy just wants a pop at the Irish title and to find another boxer eligible for a Irish title to fight so that he can get closer to it. If he had a bout in Ireland he would sell tickets - he has links in Mayo and grew up in Dublin where much of his family and friends still are and also has strong links in the Irish community in Manchester and Burnley - all would love a trip to Dublin or Belfast to see the guy fight = £££££££.

 

If it is it is not up on there schedule that they are showing it:blood:blood:blood:huh.

 

I would have posted you my copy of that one, if I had known you were after it. The last chapter of Schulberg's Ringside is the dogs bollocks - he is talking about Mike Jacobs from first hand experience.

I am just back from Eastons - they still havent got Barney Eastwoods book in - I have ordered it - should be in tomorrow.

 

http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/BN08/detail.asp?id=1644

Interesting stuff here guys it appears that Macklin has vacated and Barker is going to fight for the vacant title against the French guy that Lee beat in Limerick last year.

Also I read on another forum that Michael Sweeney is going to be in the next Prizefighter at cruiserweight! Think Herbie Hide will be in it as well.

 

Dont worry, they are definately showing it, trust me. It will be on the schedule pretty soon....

 

u were right about the magee fight :good

 

Happy days:happy

 

I may sign up to setanta for this one

 

Breaking News: Darren Barker lands European title shot

Danny Flexen speaks to one happy man

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VACATED: Macklin is hoping for bigger things DARREN BARKER has been handed a surprise shot at the European middleweight title and, better still, he will vie for the continental crown in front of what is virtually a home crowd. Is the Barker-Matthew Macklin domestic superfight finally been agreed, I hear you cry. Unfortunately the answer is no, Macklin having given up the European crown, presumably in the hopes of furthering his ‘world’ title ambitions. British and Commonwealth king Barker will face former EU champ Affif Belghecham of France for the vacant strap on Matchroom’s April 9 bill at Alexandra Palace, which is just three train stops from Darren’s East Barnet home.
“What a nice surprise,” said a delighted Barker this morning, shortly before popping out to buy some decking (lifestyles of the rich and famous eh?). “I’ve had one eye on the European title for a while but I was always looking at fighting Macklin or Khoren Gevor. I’d love to have fought Macklin for it but I respect him for giving the title up so I could get my chance.
“This is absolutely huge. To have all three belts would make me massively proud. I’m very grateful to Matchroom – I’ve got a job to do now.”
Belghecham, 19-4-1 (4), may be 35 but the tough Frenchman has never been stopped and gave Irish hope Andy Lee a major scare before going down on points over 10 rounds in November. Belghecham holds his domestic title and never lost the EU belt in the ring (he was stripped after the Lee reverse).
“I didn’t see the Lee fight but Andy’s no mug,” stated Barker. “I heard he rocked him at the end. But it doesn’t bother me who the opponent is – I’m not one who’ll sit and watch tapes, although I know [trainer] Tony [Sims] watches loads. I like that game of chess, having to suss your opponent out, I like that side of boxing. I’ve got a good eye and tend to suss people out pretty quickly. I got that from my amateur grounding – when you only have four rounds you have to work your opponent out quickly – and I’ve kept it.”
Belghecham was a passive observer for eight rounds against Lee but came on strong in the final two and had the Irishman clinging on in the final minute. The Frenchman claimed that his wife having a baby had disrupted his training for the fight, so the better prepared version who will journey to Alexandra Palace may be a threat. However, there is no question Barker starts favourite and if he takes the title – and deals with mandatory contender Gevor – opportunities at ‘world’ level cannot be far way.
“I’m not looking that far ahead yet,” Barker insisted. “I’ve just had this massive opportunity come my way – I’m not getting too carried away.
“I’ve done everything the traditional way so far – Southern Area title, British and Commonwealth and now the European – so the final piece of the puzzle is obviously a ‘world’ title. But I’m only 27 – I think by the end of the year I’ll be ready.”

 

Was talking to him earlier he said he got the call but he is going to give a miss on it at 200 and hope they give him a call for the next light heavyweight

also a good chance of Colie Barrett being on the undercard of Lee aswell

 

Just noticed this today. Anyone seen it before?

http://www.thisisboxing.ie/index.html

 

think i seen the dunne article before dont no the writer ken doyle any of ye lads no him?

 

Thisisboxing.ie Irish Pound 4 Pound Rankings​

The Irish pound for pound rankings are based purely on my opinion. Fighters will not be ranked if they are inactive for 9 months or more without a signed scheduled fight coming up. These rankings are based recent fight, record and potential.​

1) Bernard DunneRecord: 28 - 2 - 0 (16 Kos)Weight : Super bantam weightTitles: Nationality: IrishBoxing out of: Dublin, IrelandAge: 30Alias: The Dublin Dynamo
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2) Mathew MacklinRecord: 26- 2 – 0 (18)Weight : MiddleweightTitles: EuropeanNationality: IrishBoxing out of: Birmingham, UKAge: 27Alias: Mack The Knife
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3) Paul McCloskeyRecord: 20 – 0 – 0 (10)Weight : Light WelterweightTitles: EuropeanNationality: IrishBoxing out of: Dungiven, IrelandAge: 30Alias: Dudey
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4) Andy LeeRecord: 20 – 1 – 0 (14)Weight : MiddleweightTitles: Irish TiltleNationality: IrishBoxing out of: Detroit, MichiganAge: 25Alias:
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5) Andy MurrayRecord: 18 – 0 -0 (9)Weight : LightweightTitles: EBU / Irish Title (lightweight and light welter)Nationality: IrishBoxing out of: Cavan, IrelandAge: 27Alias:
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His P4P list is shite, with Murray No5atsch
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Come on, we ALL know that there is only one original and credible Irish P4P list.

http://www.boxing scene.com/?m=show&id=23726

Duddy, Macman or Magee surely nudge into top five before Mr. Murray

 

done me first bit of boxing trainin this evenin lads down in corinthians
i thaught i had a dacent level of fitness
i was wrong .....**** me its hard work