Yes Ardy I had my dinner with the old folks. I dont get to see them as often as I would like to so it was good to spend the day with them.
DUNNE SET FOR WORLD ATTEMPT http://setanta.com/uk/Articles/othe...Dunne-set-for-world-title-attempt/gnid-32454/
i thought they were trying to line up munroe, but i suppose a world title is better. dunne looks fragile. he might not be able to compete well at that level
he has a much better chance at featherweight than superbantam...as the champions at superbantam seem much superior
This might be a smokescreen by Peters. Maloney has only recently been talking up a huge fight in Dublin between Dunne and Munroe, so maybe this is a bargaining tool by Peters:huh
ITS FUN TIME FOR FRANKIE http://www.dailystar.co.uk/inthering/view/63672/It-s-fun-time-for-Frankie-/ I know strictly speaking Gavin is English, but his parents are Irish, so that's as good as any reason to put him on the thread.
Happy New Year to ye all and please indulge me with this review; Re: Peter Maher book by Matt Donnellon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And a kind review by Tracy Callis. Cyber Boxing Zone -- Book Review THE IRISH CHAMPION PETER MAHER By Matt Donnellon Matt Donnellon’s book, The Irish Champion Peter Maher, is a wonderful work that is well-researched and contains many factual accounts of his ring career and personal events too. The book focuses on Maher’s boxing career, from rural Galway to the bright lights of the large cities such as New York and Philadelphia. As stated on the back cover “This is the great untold story of Peter Maher, Ireland’s only World Heavyweight Champion, a man blessed with a knock out punch the equal of any man before or since” Included are accounts of fights and events from newspaper reports and various other publications. Brief discussions of fighters, personalities and situations are included that shed light on the happenings in Peter’s career. Opinions of Maher’s fighting skills by many boxing people are included as well as a section containing Peter’s career record and those of many fighters from the pre-1900 and early 1900 years. A variety of interesting and informative rare old photos and images that enhance the presentation are displayed. Many rare facts are discussed that give a more exact description of Maher than ever provided before. This book is a real collector's item - interesting, informative and destined to become a major source of facts regarding the clever, two-fisted boxer. It is a must read for die-hard historians and fans. As a result of this book, I will update my Maher record on the Cyber Boxing Zone. Matt Donnellon resides in Ireland, is an Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) judge, a boxing coach with his local Kilmaine boxing club, County Mayo and a member of the International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO). He is married to Mary Steede, of Kilbannon, birthplace of Peter Maher, and they have six children – three girls (Grainne, Niamh and Tara) and three sons (Shane, Niall and Brian). The sons were all boxers and have won Connaught (West of Ireland) regional championships. This very detailed book can be ordered at major online book retailers such as amazon.com It can also be ordered by e-mail -> This content is protected Callis description -- Maher was the most dangerous hitter of the pre-1900 years, bar none ! He moved quickly and struck with vicious paralyzing blows - on the order of Bob Fitzsimmons and Pat Killen; His weakness lay in his lack of refined boxing skills and a fairly weak chin During his career, Maher defeated such men as Gus Lambert, Jim Daly, Jack Fallon, Nick Burley, George Godfrey, Frank Craig, Steve O'Donnell, Frank "Paddy" Slavin, Joe Choynski, C.A.C. Smith, Joe Goddard, Joe Kennedy, Jim Jeffords, Joe Butler and Morris Harris Review courtesy of Tracy Callis, Historian, International Boxing Research Organization
well done.it sounds like an excellent read. i think i read a review on your book in irish boxing .com.
BEIJING'S MAGICAL MOMENTS http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/boxing-beijings-magical-moments-1587167.html
Thanks Marty and Hitman. I have a more general Irish boxing book in the pipeline which I hope will be popular.
thinking about magical moments in Irish boxing of 2008...lindsays come from behind KO of matthew has 2 be it 4 me...any1 else got 1:good