Great Britain and Super Middle Weight

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Dr. Larry, Dec 22, 2012.


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  1. Dr. Larry

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    Let's take a look at the genetic influence on SMW from the guys with Irish, Walish, English, etc. genes.

    Andre Ward - half Irish.
    Joe Calzaghe - half from Wales.
    Mikkel Kessler - half English.
    Carl Froch - English.

    Considering how small an area England/Ireland/Wales etc. is, isn't it impressive how many fighters with genes from there are making it big in SMW?
     
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  2. Dr. Larry

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    Only Americans online today?
     
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  3. JASPER

    JASPER Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I am not American but i can see why no one responded, because this is a **** thread. Why ould you post garbage like this in general? even it has some standards . . . keep that **** in the british section:deal
     
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  4. Dr. Larry

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    I'm not even British, I'm from South Korea. This is not a **** thread, in fact, it's a good thread. People should just try to stick to facts.
     
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  5. knockout artist

    knockout artist Boxing Addict banned

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    You could even push out to the Republic of Ireland and include Steve Collins in there
     
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  6. Dr. Larry

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    Yeah, and Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn. While they're not genetically british, they could have absorbed some British genes by having sex with british women. Let's not forget Brian Magee, who is also a good, even if not elite, boxer.
     
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  7. dwighttsharpe

    dwighttsharpe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    As suggested: **** thread.

    Thanks for confirming. :patsch
     
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  8. JoeAverage

    JoeAverage Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Funny observation.

    MAybe something with the SMW size that fits UK genes?

    No idea, but funny observation.

    And Froch should probably say half english (other hald Polish).
     
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  9. Arran

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    only one grandparent was polish....so hes not half-polish.
    Jeff Lacey is quarter english too
     
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  10. Lunny

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    I don't think you're a real Doctor.
     
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  11. irishny

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    Even Wards genetics have nothing to do with Britain.

    They're Irish.
     
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  12. treva1977

    treva1977 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    it is not walish it is welsh.
     
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  13. Arran

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    The latest research into Irish DNA has confirmed that the early inhabitants of Ireland were not directly descended from the Keltoi of central Europe. In fact the closest genetic relatives of the Irish in Europe are to be found in the north of Spain in the region known as the Basque Country. These same ancestors are shared to an extent with the people of Britain - especially the Scottish.
     
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  14. One Round

    One Round Hertfordshire's Finest Full Member

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    Robin Reid, Glen Catley and Ritchie Woodhall were also English world champions at SMW. Hardly greats though. Its a strong division for the UK, I'd say it suits our natural body size perhaps.
     
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  15. thistle1

    thistle1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    yeah so there, and Birds in Basques' are TOPS!

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