John Thain vs Ronnie Heffron

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  1. davidmcallister

    davidmcallister Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Firstly I would like to wish John the best of luck tonight, he is genuinely one of the nicest guys in boxing and trains as hard as anyone I know to achieve his boxing dreams.

    Imo John's style will frustrate Ronnie and John will win on a points decision, I was surprised when I saw pictures of them at the weigh in at just how much bigger John looked.

    John has had great sparring with bigger guys in David Brophy, Tommy Philbin (81kg Amateur with good pedigree) as preparation for this fight and I don't think Ronnie will be as effective at coming forward against Light Middleweights the way he did at Welter.

    I admit I've only seen Ronnie Heffron on a few occasions and would like to hear what others think?

    Thain UD points.
     
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  2. Ryan the Lion

    Ryan the Lion King of the Jungle Full Member

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    Iv'e seen John Thain fight a handful a times on Ricky's undercards and he is a good prospect.
    I know he struggled at the Wembley show last April, but he's bounced back with a good win over Max Maxwell who is a tough fighter. John is the bigger man and is used to fighting bigger guys than Heffron.
    Thain should use his strengh and size advantage to boss Heffron about and win on points, but i wont be surprised if Heffron outworks him and sneaks it either.
    Good fight this, i'm looking forward to this one the most tonight.
     
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  3. Leather_Face

    Leather_Face Member Full Member

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    Agree, very interesting 50/50 fight. Anyone know how the bookies have priced them up?
     
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  4. billy nelson

    billy nelson the fighting scots gym Full Member

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    Very best of luck to John and Terry both work hard and a result would do there gym the world of good
     
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  5. funtime09

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    It will be over before 5 Heffron will walk through him not close fight at all imo
     
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  6. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    i like thain alot a very good prospect but ronnie is the more skilled fighter imo good fight but i am of the thought ronnie is a level above
     
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  7. billy nelson

    billy nelson the fighting scots gym Full Member

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    That wont happen! John is a tough lad and this as the makings of a very good fight
     
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  8. sjp17

    sjp17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thain will win by KO , round 4 or 5 !
     
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  9. Ryan the Lion

    Ryan the Lion King of the Jungle Full Member

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    I thought John Thain kept Heffron at bay and won the fight 97-94.

    The ref was shite.
     
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  10. TheFonz9

    TheFonz9 Active Member Full Member

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    Felt sorry for Thain there I had him winning that by 2
    Impressed me tonight though
     
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  11. sikeside

    sikeside Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Closer than you though there buddy
     
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  12. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Thought ref did a fair job breaking clinches and his score was bang on. :conf
     
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  13. Ryan the Lion

    Ryan the Lion King of the Jungle Full Member

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    Me and you just see things differently :lol:

    Seriously, i thought Thain deserved that, and no wonder the kid's thinking about packing it in. Very disappointing :-(
     
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  14. efc85

    efc85 non entity Full Member

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    Preferred johns work over heffrons windmilling
     
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  15. saintsmike

    saintsmike Boxing Addict Full Member

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    But that was a close fight. He shouldn't pack it in because he steps up and loses, he didn't do enough to leave the decision without any doubt. Heffron was the aggressor and in the early rounds Thain did not do enough.
    One thing with boxing is that you don't always get what you deserve, but sometimes you can make your own luck.
     
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