Irish Boxing

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by ardy, Dec 19, 2007.

  1. BamBam

    BamBam The Brick Fist Mafia Full Member

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2008
    Messages:
    4,845
    Likes Received:
    0
    Agree with you Cormac I think any promotion of young Irish boxers is great. Its a credit to yourself you aren't looking at it from the angle of a freelancers.

    However, having worked in that game, I think the general point still stands.

    Anyway, McCloskey - Lauri. I'm a big fan and of course I'll want to see the fight but it doesn't exactly set the pulse racing!
     
  2. Paddy

    Paddy ESB Founders Club Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2008
    Messages:
    8,000
    Likes Received:
    1
    I try to get the Irish News when ever I can the local shop gets like 2 copies in so its pot luck if i get it or not
     
  3. fra

    fra Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2008
    Messages:
    7,733
    Likes Received:
    43
    its good on tuesdays:yep.... other than that ...its an SDLP rag:rofl... but enough of the politics:smooch.... the irish news is top class for boxing and they give extensive coverage 2 the sport here in the north:good
     
  4. iceman

    iceman Tis my Island Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2006
    Messages:
    4,899
    Likes Received:
    0
    If you ask nicely maybe they will reserve a copy for you:deal
     
  5. BigEars

    BigEars Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2006
    Messages:
    4,766
    Likes Received:
    3
    I can't go back till it's pitch black..........just incase the tv license inspector is around, I don't think I could live with the shame !
     
  6. Paddy

    Paddy ESB Founders Club Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2008
    Messages:
    8,000
    Likes Received:
    1
    Not a bad fight if memory serves Lauri has a decent ranking with the WBC aswell
     
  7. D-nunan

    D-nunan Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2009
    Messages:
    534
    Likes Received:
    0
    Just checked there he is 14 while mccloskey is 8 maybe it was some other rankings?
     
  8. Steve Wellings

    Steve Wellings Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2009
    Messages:
    840
    Likes Received:
    0
    Not a bad fight for experience, keeping active and cementing a ranking, quite right Patrick.

    But as a spectacle...oh dear...:oops:...Lauri is horrible to watch. You won't be travelling up from Dublin for it anyway I wouldn't have thought :-(
     
  9. paddymickey

    paddymickey Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2008
    Messages:
    5,532
    Likes Received:
    17
    I reckon McCloskey takes Lauri out in 7 rounds either by ko or retirement.
     
  10. leighton

    leighton Well-Known Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2009
    Messages:
    2,455
    Likes Received:
    0
    I know there does be people travelling down from Belfast on a bus for any of the Dunne fights in the o2. With McCloskey fighting up in the Kings Hall for his next fight is there any buses going from Dublin to the fight and back again? I know nothing has been comfirmed but wouldn't mind heading up to watch this fight but couldn't afford to stay overnight.
     
  11. Geiger

    Geiger Member Full Member

    Joined:
    May 23, 2005
    Messages:
    294
    Likes Received:
    0
    I know you're asking about a bus specifically to the fight and back but if you didn't mind a little more travelling there's the bus from Busaras to Europa bus depot in Belfast. A bus leaves both cities on the hour, 24 hours a day. It would cost you just over 20 euro for a return ticket (it's just under 20 quid sterling). A taxi to and from the Kings hall wouldn't be too dear, especially if you were sharing. It's only 3-4 miles away. Just another option to consider.
     
  12. Paddy

    Paddy ESB Founders Club Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2008
    Messages:
    8,000
    Likes Received:
    1
    If your missus would let me sleep on your couch i might head up if Carlos is on the undercard!

    who knows i might be lucky enough to get an interview and if I'm REALLY lucky Gerry Callan will steal my quotes :deal
     
  13. Paddy

    Paddy ESB Founders Club Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2008
    Messages:
    8,000
    Likes Received:
    1
    Thats what I did for Rogan Sexton I sept i took the aircoach up (which has wifi)
     
  14. Jonny The Hips

    Jonny The Hips Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2009
    Messages:
    5,168
    Likes Received:
    0

    I actually did it the wrong way round-not the way my facebook page would suggest- i contacted the wba then they gave me a hacks number i rang him he gave me an email adress to poon's manager and he was only too delighted to talk!!! Meeting him over there then was handy too.
     
  15. Geiger

    Geiger Member Full Member

    Joined:
    May 23, 2005
    Messages:
    294
    Likes Received:
    0
    Any idea where a venue for Barrett/Rogan would be Paddy? I'm assuming it would be in Dublin but wonder if Rogan's drawing power in Belfast would factor in.