Domestic Heavyweight Tournament

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by ishy, Jul 11, 2009.


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  1. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    Inspired by the proposed SMW tourney....

    All the fighters would be with the same TV channel (Sky) as Hennessy will probably move to Sky when his ITV contract finishes. Imagine how big this could be if Sky market it properly and it's shown on a Saturday evening on Sky Sports 1.

    These are the six fighters I would have:

    Danny Williams
    Sam Sexton
    Martin Rogan
    Matt Skelton
    Derek Chisora
    Tyson Fury

    However I would split them into two pools so it would be something like:

    Pool A
    Danny Williams
    Matt Skelton
    Tyson Fury

    Pool B
    Sam Sexton
    Martin Rogan
    Derek Chisora

    Everyone would face both of the other other fighters in their pool so would have a minimum of two fights. There would be no points for a loss (obviously!), no points for a draw and only 1 point for a win. However you'd get two points for a KO, hopefully this would make it more entertaining.

    The top two in each pool would go through to the semis so you could go 1-1 in the group stage but still go through. You'd then have the semis and the finals.

    You;d also have the British and Commonwealth champions (Williams and Sexton respectively) involved so the winner would probably end up British and Commonwealth HW champion.

    Obviously there'd be a few rematches/rubber matches as well such as Williams-Skelton III and Rogan-Sexton II.

    Thoughts? **** idea or not? :lol:
     
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  2. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Its a good idea and it might give the division a little spark. Plus Williams and Fury are a draw for the casual fan so it would expect to do decent viewing figures.
     
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  3. 9Ball

    9Ball Smeghead Full Member

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    I like it but I reckon injuries/logistics/promoters would chuck a spanner in the works somewhere along the road.
     
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  4. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This SM tourny is exactly what boxing needs- we'll see if it turns out to be as good as it looks on paper. If it is a success, I think it's an incredible platform that can be capitalised on in the future to make much more interesting bouts possible both on the world and domestic stage. These tournaments could have a significant crossover appeal to the casual fans as well. I think it's also a good format for up-and-comers to get their name out there in the mainstream.

    I like the HW tourny you've proposed Ish but what about a SM tourny in about a year and a half for Groves; Jeffries; Sutherland; De Gale; et al as well? It'll never happen but can you imagine how good a platform this could be for prospects as well?
     
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  5. 'Ben'

    'Ben' Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :good Just as long as they put at least two fights on in one night.
     
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  6. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yep, that would be a good idea :good
     
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  7. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Would be a good idea however there seems to be more politics between promoters in this country than there is anywhere else in the world
     
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  8. dan-b

    dan-b Boxing Junkie banned

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    Fantastic idea, it's good to see people are being inspired by this tournament. We could be looking at the start of something here that will create for more entertainment and will further marginalise the sanctioning bodies.
     
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  9. williams7383

    williams7383 TKO 6 Klit Lickers Full Member

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  10. dan-b

    dan-b Boxing Junkie banned

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    ^ Obviously a typo.
     
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  11. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Ha Ha ^

    There's always one to rain on a parade :)
     
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  12. alba

    alba Guess who? Full Member

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    not a bad idea just wouldent happen on a saturday night.
     
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  13. dan-b

    dan-b Boxing Junkie banned

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    Someone who can't quote properly no less.
     
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  14. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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  15. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Ha. I cant qoute either on this works comp
     
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