Paddy Barnes refutes 'boring boxing' comment http://boxing-ireland.com/20101008_paddy_barnes_bored_boxing_56.html
I can't recall the last time I saw an amateur boxer in Ireland actually go to the trouble of putting out a press release for anything.:think
A certain talent agency has in your name so! It's a funny one, I agree with the defensive style of am. boxing being a little bit boring, where points can be scored and then defended to the hilt behind a tight guard. This limits the entertainment factor and rewards caution (naturally it also rewards the ability to score, and to defend) But would it to be wrong to suggest that a more tactical approach, along those lines, was the very thing that saw Paddy win a gold at the Euros? So if the 'boring' style brings success, there's a bit of a catch.
What are your picks for the semi-final and who do you fancy to win this?:think PRIZEFIGHTER HEAVYWEIGHTS IV DRAW Matt Skelton (17st 11lb) v Ali Adams (16st 10lb) Kevin McBride (20st 7lb) v Franklin Egobi (18st 5lb) Declan Timlin (15st 13lb) v Shane McPhilbin (15st 10lb) Michael Sprott (17st 4lb) v Danny Hughes (19st 8lb)
I went for Timlin to win it outright. I honestly think he has a chance. A light weight he will be able to work for all of the 9 rounds if need be. While the heavier of the lads will find it hard to be all action which is what this will be all about. I know 1 punch will win it in some of the fights.
DAILY DAIRY OF N.IRELAND BOXING TEAM AT 2010 DELHI COMMONWEALTH GAMES http://www.boxing-ireland.com/20101003_commonwealth_games_diary_43.html BARNES CLAIMS TACTICS ARE THE ISSUE http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2010/1008/1224280688869.html McBRIDE EYES IRISH TITLE http://www.irish-boxing.com/stories/october10/oct10_mcbride_title.html MAGEE'S CHANCE COMING http://www.irish-boxing.com/stories/october10/oct10_magee_wba.html "THE IRISH OUTLAW" RETURNS HOME http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/the...ss&utm_campaign=the-irish-outlaw-returns-home
Watching Tyrone McCullagh would give you a heart attack. The boy has been my highlight of an otherwise quite average tournament which has been riddled with appalling scoring. I find myself supporting whoever India are boxing. I've heard of "anyone but England" but now its "anyone but India" :deal