Irish Boxing

Might sound biased here but I think Macklin takes Geale out in less then 10 rounds.

 

I like Brian Magee and all but no way is he the 'next big thing' in Irish boxing. He may have a world title tilt or two but he's well into his career and I can't see him really sparking a fire in Irish boxing.

Maybe Andy Lee can get his act together but hes been kicking around a long while. Someone like Carlos (who could/should be fighting at title level by the end of the year) or Patrick Hyland if he gets a move on. Someone young and talented who is relatively unexposed here. Thats the kind of fighter who will catch fire and be 'the next big thing' by my definition.

Maybe one of the boys out in the states even. But they have another year or two of jobbing around on undercards over there before anything starts to develop I reckon.

I'd like to say Martin Lindsay but I do think he lacks the X factor (no jokes about that awful show thanks).

 

martin lindsay is all x factor...here in west belfast....so much so that simon cowell is looking to manage him

 

http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=076117&cat=boxer
mackin gevor up on boxrec?

 

This would be a great fight for Macklin, Gevor is a big name but i believe Matthew would have way to much for him hope this is made as an World title elimenator.

 

if its not an eliminator it will put the winner in a VERY strong position!

 

I was just about to say the same irishhitman everyone forgot about paddy bronze I don't no how people are picking quigley over oneill he's a good lad but oneill is a class act and can bang like a mother****er. If he puts one on quigleys chin the lad could get KO'd. As I've said before oneill is one of our best hopes fir an Olympic medal.
David Oliver and donovan is gins be a tough one but being in the sane club Oliver seems too know how to deal with donovans akward style better than anyone else.

Here's the list lads

paddy bronze
aherne
nevin
mccullogh
DOJ
donelley
Mcloughlin
oneill
egan
sheehan
mcmonagal

10% of all winnings to the jackal

what's wrong with the mural slapper? It's a masterpiece

 

I'll try and get down on Wednesday night but, best laid plans.....

 

I'm not saying there is anything wrang with it - I think its brilliant and very life like. I just thought it was funny - not as in funny stupid but as in funny "fuuck look at that there a 20 ft high painting of me on that wall!" - its a pretty big honour actually and will help your profile and marketability as well.

 

lads will the finals be shown on rte at some point?

 

RTE are showing the finals on Friday:thumbsup

 

Yeah think its on right after the Big Club are finished kicking off the start of their historic 3rd consecutive league winning campaign :deal

 

Web Exclusive | Features | Web Peters thinks the Irish future is bright post-Dunne

Steve Wellings listens to an optimistic promoter

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OUT IN MAY? Peters with Andy Lee SPEAKING prior to Bernard Dunne’s announced decision to quit the sport, promoter Brian Peters ran the rule over the next possible moves of some of Ireland’s professional starlets as the search for a headlining superstar begins.
“Matthew Macklin started sparring Manny Pacquaio on February 15 and Dmitry Pirog is definitely out of their clash but we’re still fighting on April 16,” Peters explained.
“The Armenian southpaw Khoren Gevor is next in the queue. Remember too that Pirog is world-rated, as is Matthew, so if you’re in line as a possible mandatory assignment for the WBO title would you risk that status against someone as dangerous as Macklin?
“Macklin has two fights left with Hatton Promotions and if it’s not Gevor then Mahir Oral could be in the mix. Some of the other fighters are tied up in legal issues with Klaus-Peter Kohl.”
With four Irish title bouts and several local prospects on his most recent National Stadium card, Brian saw an opportunity to remind people that the domestic scene can still provide a solid breeding ground for novice pros.
“The Stadium supplied us with a good opportunity to keep boys busy and it provided a run-out for all involved,” Peters recalled. “We need to remember that for all of the European or world titles there is still a good domestic scene and with all the talk about individual stars, that night was all about the boxing with the next generation coming through.
“Patrick Hyland, or even his brother Eddie, could be possibilities for Andy Murray and we are assuming that the European title will be tied up for a while. John Murray is a good undefeated fighter; we work closely with Hennessy Sports so if [wins the European belt] it could happen.
“Dean Byrne is another possibility for Andy and I was talking to Freddie Roach about him recently so a few good domestic fights remain for us to pursue.”
With Bernard Dunne now off the radar, the spotlight will fall on the likes of Paul McCloskey, Martin Lindsay and Andy Lee to provide Irish boxing with more memorable nights.
“Paul McCloskey is still nursing a bit of a back injury and we are expecting him to return in May,” Peters added. “Andy Lee is sorting out a few things at the moment and there is a good possibility he could also feature on that May show.”
Peters then revealed that he had been discussing with Matchroom Sports the possibility of holding a Prizefighter tournament in Ireland, at super-featherweight or lightweight.
Irish featherweight champion Patrick Hyland successfully defended his belt against Mickey Coveney in Dublin and as well as British ruler Martin Lindsay being mentioned, some familiar names cropped up when discussing his next opponent.
“Kiko Martinez is a name opponent, well known in these parts, and he’s only lost to the better fighters like Rendall Munroe and in an IBF eliminator to Takalani Ndlovu,” Brian stated. “They’re quality opponents and a world title eliminator is a serious level, a level Patrick has yet to compete at so a scalp of Kiko would be a great win for him.
“To make the big fights both lads will want to be well paid so you’d ideally want at least a European on the line. Eddie Hyland has been sparring [European title-holder] Oleg Yefimovich who’s a very good fighter. Oleg could be a possibility for Patrick but there are loads of things going on at the moment so we’ll see what develops.”
While Irish boxing searches for a new star, the eclectic list of talent behind Bernard Dunne appears promising.

 

il go with

barnes
ahern
nevin
mccullough
do joyce
moylette
jj joyce
o'neil
egan
sheehan
mcmonagle

 

frank warren said in this weeks boxingnews that frankie gavin will be the next irish star and said he has a big fan base over here

wonder will he try promote him over here the same way macklin did it