John Duddy announces retirement!

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by ishy, Jan 18, 2011.


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  1. dftaylor

    dftaylor Writer, fanatic Full Member

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    Too many battles caught up with him?

    John's a really good guy - a proper warrior.
     
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  2. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    Duddy was a proper pro, always gave good fights.

    It's a shame he didn't pick up some sort of domestic title. If he thinks his times up then fair play to him for pulling out.
     
    ishy, Jan 18, 2011
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  3. smithj1234jj

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    wud love mcewan to fight lee now.....
     
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  4. ed7890

    ed7890 Col. Hunter Gathers Full Member

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    Fairly shocking, thought he would be alright for the Lee fight. Still if there's something wrong then there's no point risking it, Duddy's a good fella, that last thing you'd want is for him to get hurt.

    I've been thinking for a while his heart wasn't in the boxing anymore. I was just hoping for him get some decent paydays, after what happened with his promoter. Glad he got the Chavez fight out of it anyway, and it's good he wont be hanging around longer than he should.
     
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  5. misticmonk

    misticmonk Active Member Full Member

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    Hope Duddy is ok. He is an exciting fighter and all round good guy.
     
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  6. slapbangwhallop

    slapbangwhallop The Sweet Scientist Full Member

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    PM sent
     
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  7. moorser

    moorser Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    no joy slapper
     
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  8. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    I'm kind of glad in a way, I couldn't see him beating Lee but I like him and he seems a genuine nice guy, no need to take unnecessary beatings. Wish him all the best, hopefully he'll end up as a pundit on RTE and replace that useless idiot Jim Rock.
     
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  9. slapbangwhallop

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  10. LHL

    LHL Captain Freedom Full Member

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    Sad to hear. Duddy always came to fight. Hopefully he has cashed in enough on his career to keep him out of the ring. It's good to see him using his head though he has no need to be in the wars anymore if he isn't committed 100% to boxing.
     
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  11. Scottishbox10

    Scottishbox10 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Andy Lee Peter Manfredo jr been mentioned I just read .
     
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  12. TFFP

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    Fair enough. He's been very honest with himself there, and I hated seeing the kind of shots he took. He took punches I don't think anybody else is capable of at times in terms of how telegraphed and obvious they were yet they still landed with regularity, the Smichet fight was horrific defensively and while it was exciting it was kind of disturbing at the same time.

    I wish him luck with his future endeavors.
     
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  13. Scotty321

    Scotty321 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  14. will4009

    will4009 Active Member Full Member

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    he always came across well, was looking forward to him fighting lee. i wish him well.
     
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  15. nulty

    nulty Guest

    Wish him well. Hope there isn't an underlying medical issue, although if there is I wouldn't blame him for keeping it private (no ones business but his and his familys). A part of me is relieved he's getting out with the amount of punishment he took.

    I hope he has a great life.
     
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