Australian Boxing/SM Memorial thread

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

  1. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Will the Houston Hare be turned into rabbit stew this weekend with lil bit of cinnamon stirred through?
     
  2. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    The hare was shaking like a leaf at the last face off
     
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  3. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Than Matchroom and Tasman co-promoted?
     
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  4. Sandman_

    Sandman_ The Phoenix flew & the Big Fish knew Full Member

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    Very significant weekend of boxing coming up. Well day, really. On Sunday.

    Jai's obviously one of our very best fighters but he's got to be vulnerable fighting over there, coming off a long lay-off & a badly broken jaw (in two places). Don't think I've ever seen anyone return from a broken jaw & be immediately at the level they were at before they broke it. It often takes a year & several fights to get back to where they were prior to sustaining an injury like that. I just hope Jai can successfully defend his titles & move onto bigger & better things. I don't know anything about the other bloke but I'm expecting a tough fight.

    Canelo v Charlo has significant interest for us also in that how Charlo goes will likely determine his immediate future @ Junior Middle. If he gets brutally kayoed he would likely be returning to the division as damaged goods - that's if he returns at all. Crawford & Timmy would be licking their lips at the prospect of facing him. If he goes the distance, gives a good account of himself & returns to Junior Middle, he's still the guy to beat in that weight division & can pick & choose who he fights.

    I smell upsets this weekend, myself. Hoping Jai isn't one of them & then let's sit back & see what unfolds.
     
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  5. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Fox Sports, Aus Media, Aus public - "Who?"
     
  6. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The reason for that is because Tasman and Matchroom aren't aligned with Fox Sports, but rather DAZN. Therefore there's no boxing coverage in the Murdoch press except the usual Tim Tszyu etc because they're trying to sell PPV for themselves.
     
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  7. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    100% agree.

    Aus sports media are commercially focused, lazy and relying on crisis click bait content for casual audiences. It's sad they can't just report on facts like the old days. If Opetaia wanted constant coverage in Australia he would be with other promoters though.
     
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  8. like a boss

    like a boss have gloves will travel Full Member

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    Brisbane into 3 finals :

    AFL grand final tomorrow Brisbane Lions vs Collingwood

    NRL grand final sunday Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith.

    Australia Cup soccer final October 7th Brisbane Roar vs Sydney FC
     
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  9. WhataRock

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    Party in Brisvegas this weekend.
     
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  10. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Both Opetaia and Thompson made weight comfortably. I cannot wait for this one.
     
  11. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Joe Goodall v Efe Ajagba is on. Good fight for Joe I think he can win it Ajagba is a big stiff idiot.
     
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    Sandman_ The Phoenix flew & the Big Fish knew Full Member

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    Easy money. The Doodles will have Big Bad Joe paying $5.00-plus like they did against Stephen Shaw. Make it rain, Big Joe!
     
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  13. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    For sure I will be putting some money on big Joe
     
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    Good fight and even though I'm not a huge fan of Ajagba, he always seems willing to fight anyone as does Goodall. HW boxing in general could learn a thing or 2 from these guys.
     
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  15. WhataRock

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    Mateo Tapia finally bagged a fight in the States. Good to see him back in the ring.

    Oct 18th with Brandon Glanton headlining.
     
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