Australian Boxing/SM Memorial thread

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by stiflers mum, Mar 3, 2018.



  1. Sandman_

    Sandman_ Undisputed Full Member

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    Fast Eddie has some decent Australian talent but he doesn't have any drawcards. He said he's not going to sign up a bunch more but I reckon Stevie Spark & Joe Goodall would be good signings. They may be better than what he currently has in those divisions. Only way to know for sure is to match them up.
     
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  2. Inglis_1

    Inglis_1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah he'll have to work better with the local promoters down under than what he has with the big dogs to make big fights down here happen. Exciting times for fighters in this part of the world though, plenty of opportunities now.
     
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  3. The G-Man

    The G-Man Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bet he snaps Neekz to fight Mayerlin Rivas.
     
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  4. WhataRock

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    Will Huni be able to fight on the Opetaia-Breidis card with the quick turnaround?
     
  5. The G-Man

    The G-Man Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Where should I throw my money in the Paro vs Jarvis fight?
     
  6. Sandman_

    Sandman_ Undisputed Full Member

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    Unlikely we'll see that even though fighting Leutele on the undercard of that show was the original plan for him. Last time he backed up with a short turnaround coming off a 10-rounder he broke his hand & was out for 12 months. Harry Garside messed up his hand recently doing the same thing so perhaps short turnarounds after solid 10-round hit-outs isn't the best approach. I reckon two more for Huni this year & then another four next year to clean out the local ranks. If he's doing four fights a year it would also allow him to travel overseas & do some sparring against the top guys when & if opportunity presents.

    When Huni starts fighting international opponents I'd like to see him take on a couple of trial horse Americans & then maybe a couple of those Kazakh's who medaled at the Olympics but who can't get fights. Ivan Dychko & Kam Kunkabayev wouldn't cost an arm & a leg to get out here & the fights could be marketed using their Olympic credentials and (so far) undefeated professional records. It's not just a matter of maneuvering Huni to a world title shot. He needs to develop the skills he's going to need to be successful when he gets there. That's going to require matching him tough on occasions.
     
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  7. Sandman_

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    I think Liam Para has been the more convincing of the two & Jarvis will be moving up in weight so I'd go with Paro.

    Stevie Spark may be better than both.
     
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  8. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No mate, that card is set.
     
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  9. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Officials for the IBF Cruiserweight World Title between Briedis and Opetaia…

    Judges
    Katsuhiko Nakamura
    John Basile
    Steve Weisfeld

    Referee
    Chris Flores

    Supervisor
    Ben Keilty
     
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  10. The G-Man

    The G-Man Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Would be awesome if Opetaia won.
     
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  11. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I hope that Briedis and his team know what they are in for as we all know this is Queensland
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  12. buster007

    buster007 FAB 4 R A GAY PORN CLUB Full Member

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    as we all know this is only your imagination.
    but keep it up, i'm sure somebody one day will believe you, lol.
     
  13. buster007

    buster007 FAB 4 R A GAY PORN CLUB Full Member

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    anybody think jai can ko briedis?
    hope so. would be good to make a big statement after being talked up for so many years..
     
  14. Inglis_1

    Inglis_1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    David Nyika also on the Opetaia v Briedis card too. Hope for a better showing this time round.
     
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  15. Sandman_

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    It seems like Jai Opetaia has had a decent preparation for his title tilt. Apart from getting injured & the fight being delayed of course.

    If he's sparred Jason Whateley, David Light & David Nyika, they've gone all out to prepare him as best they can.

    He might be a bit lacking in terms of lead-up fights, but that sparring is the best this part of the world has to offer.