good to see you are learning and are actually calling him sturm and not strum like youve been calling him for ages.:thumbsup
I read this in the paper after the Ottke bout when they were discussing whether Choc would go back to league or continue boxing. If he didn't fight Sturm it'd be a waste of time dropping a division and fighting at middleweight. Mundine knows the IBO belt isn't the definition of middleweight greatness. Why don't you do us all a favour and tee up the bout with Sturm or Pavlik, I'm sure you've got enough business skills to work something out. :good
Hi Ashley and Julian I am now in possession of the protest sop won't be saying any more about it until it is resolved, because the issue that concerns you so much Julian is touched upon, I am sure you will understand if I am now reticent on the subject until further notice, thanks!
Phil, I can appreciate the position you are in now with the protest being lodged and can understand your stance on further comments until a resolution is made. I am equally certain that you realise the concerns that have been raised both on and off the net regarding the abnormalities surrounding this bout. You probably think that I've taken direct aim at you regarding this particular issue but the truth is I believe that an error in judgement combined with direct pressure led to the controversial situation that I,ve been refering to. You"ve contributed an enormous amount to Australian boxing and it's a shame that this event has brought with it some much of what is bad in our sport. Regardless of the outcome of the protest, certain things happened that should never have been allowed and lessons should be learnt from it. Phil, any man can make mistakes but it sometimes takes a big man to admit it. Maybe you'r big enough. Perhaps my sarcasm has belied a lack of respect on my part, but I've only stated what a lot of people have relayed to me. Saying you don't give a **** about my opinions is fair enough but the respect of your peers is, I'm sure something that's very important to you. I don't know you personally Phil, but I admire your passion for your chosen organization along with your officiating abilities. Up until now you've managed to stay out of the gutter and thats admirable. You know yourself better than anyone and I'm sure you know which drains smell and which ones don't. I'd hate to see someone throw away their own self respect for the sake of a mob of bottom feeders.
Julian... sometimes the stench from one drain dictates which other drains may smell better. TeamStinkyDrain will walk away with the IBO diadem intact regardless of proceedings into a protest. Do you assume a result turn around?? TeamStinkyDrain dicate the realms of every Mundine bout.. every base is covered. I don't see Phil's credibilty being tarnished in any sense, nor should it be.
Flamengo, You are correct in saying that the team concerned dictate the realms of their own bouts. In every possible way that makes me sick in the guts. Don't tell me that peoples credibilitys are not on the line when this crew of scumbags manage to manipulate not just the rules of our sport but draw on the assistance of well meaning personal to justify their reasonings. Take your goons, your standover tactics and your money grubbing attitude to the states and see how you get on. IMO Team Mundine has on the whole, done more damage to Australian Boxing than good, and unfortunately has dragged some good people down to its own level. I would like to see Choc , A. Fight Pavlic B. Get Knocked Out C Pay the germ his 30% D. Disappear for good
Julian, chill the **** out mate. Take a step back, look at the earlier arguements... you will have some glowing reflection on the Team**** happenings. Phil is NOT in any position to denegrate licensed bodies, camps or affiliated members of any ANBF scene. Give the man some credit mate. He holds his tongue.. therefor dignity is intact. In the coming weeks, a claritry of events might prevail. Don't expect to read anymore than the 'assumed' agreements from both parties. Perhaps a re-match with Geale selling his own tickets this time. Either way, TeamPubeChin have the $$$ to do as they please. Mundine/Pav... yes please. I don't see Mundine or Khoder gaining a VISA without serious arse licking.
Julian Thank you for the time you took to explain your stance a little further. It explains things a little more to me and I would like to clarify something. The not giving a ****? Comes down to being so over all the **** that was coming down (mostly half-truths or suppositions) following this fight that my reply was probably not as I would have liked and I do regret that, by this time I had tried to already explain Derek's appointment but nothing it seemed was good enough. When the dust has settled and the protest is over, I will go more into the reason's for Derek although I will be disappointing alot of you in that is was NOT demand from Khoder, if it had been a demand then I would have said no, especially if I thought Derek would have been biased in his performance. I have known Derek for 14 years and he has never been anything but ethical in officiating. I was going to write more but I shall stick to my word and wait til the official result is handed down. I would have replied sooner but I had lodge tonight and have just got home
