ESBers who fought!

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by MagnificentMatt, Oct 1, 2024.


  1. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    I imagine there’s a thread like this around somewhere, but I wanted to share. I remember back in the day there was a UK pro with a lot of fights who posted some videos, but I can’t remember his name.

    I was no great fighter, but as an unathletic chubby kid who started off just being a huge fan and nerd ESBer, I’m proud of my boxing “career.” It’s done more than words could say for my personal development, and I won a lot of fights (for me) and a golden gloves tournament as an amateur before a very short stint as a pro. I had about 30 amateur fights (lost 3) and 5 pro fights.

    I had to hang up my gloves earlier than expected due to recurring eye problems (recurrent corneal erosion - same thing that caused Beibut Shumenov to stop fighting) so I didn’t get to have as many professional fights as I’d liked to, nor test myself as much as I’d have wanted to as a pro. The eye problems also caused my amateur career to be shorter (I took 2 years with no competition between my last ammy fight and my first pro bout to get multiple eye operations and recovery)
     
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  2. Rockin1

    Rockin1 Pugilistic Member Full Member

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    Rockin1 Pugilistic Member Full Member

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    In your video, which guy is you?

    I sparred one guy from the UK, or I believe he was from the UK.
    Gary Stretch, he was a nice guy.
     
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  4. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    I’m in the brown trunks with white trim.

    How was your experience sparring him? Are you in the US?
     
  5. Rockin1

    Rockin1 Pugilistic Member Full Member

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    I like your aggression in that fight.

    I don't remember many exact details, but he was formidable.

    He was nobody to just funk with.

    Looking at his box rec I could find no reason for him to be in the US.

    Maybe Jackie was looking at him?

    Yes, I'm in the US. We sparred up at Galaxy.
     
  6. DJN16

    DJN16 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I had 45 amateur bouts plus 5 exhibitions over 19 years.