Frank on DeGale interview in The Sun

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  1. Scotty321

    Scotty321 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Frank gives his views on the DeGale situation :angel

    http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...ffled-by-James-DeGales-decision-to-leave.html

    He told SunSport: "It was a bolt from the blue and I was a bit upset about it.

    "But having said that, it's up to him if he feels has a complaint to make through the proper channels to the BBBofC.

    "They'll then decide whether he has a justifiable complaint and whether a hearing is needed.

    "If that complaint is found not to be true then we get on with it, if it is then we see where we go from there."

    ****** added: "I haven't been in contact with James since December, that's the last time we spoke.

    "It's very disappointing but he obviously feels he has a gripe — and he's entitled to feel that way.

    "I don't believe I've done anything untoward to him. He's European champion and I work very hard on his behalf.

    "James has done well financially and he's in a good postion as far as boxing is concerned right now.

    "But as I say, if he feels he has a problem then the correct process is to go through the BBBofC.

    "To be quite honest, I'm not sure what it is myself. The board have asked him to spell out what it is."


    "I thought James won the fight against Groves. It was Groves who was meant to go on and fight for the European title but I stepped in and got the shot for James.

    "Groves decided he wanted to be promoted by me, but I made it very clear who's corner I would be in should they fight again.

    "Regarding making the fight happen, I'd like to make it in heartbeat.

    "But it takes two to tango and Groves has made it very clear that the rematch will only happen when he decides so, which is his prerogative.

    "I would like to get the fight on but I can't force people to fight each other.

    "If the board do have a hearing, hopefully we'll get it all out in the open and see what the problem is.

    "We have a promoter-manager contract in place and I'll expect him to honour his commitments unless the board decide otherwise."
     
    Scotty321, Feb 13, 2012
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  2. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Fair do's
     
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  3. The_Daddy

    The_Daddy Member Full Member

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    if you click that link then look at the address for the sun website, fish eyes name is even blocked out there?

    WTF is all that about?
     
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  4. Spearmint Rhino

    Spearmint Rhino Guest

    There needs to be a rule brought in to prevent a conflict of interest in respect of the promoter and manager role.
     
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  5. Barlivia

    Barlivia War Froch Full Member

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    Degale could be putting himself on the shelf for 12 months if this goes against him. Can't see either of these guys workin together again
     
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  6. Prosinecki

    Prosinecki SPINAL Full Member

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    Frank seemed suspiciously reasonable there.

    He's up to something.
     
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  7. glue glove

    glue glove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who'd believe anything coming out of that paper now?!
     
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  8. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    I don't often talk good about Frank but Frank has paid him some good money, got him the WBA International vs Horton, Paul smith for the British, Groves for the Commonwealth and then Wilczewski for the European. The 3 traditional belts, he got for him in 4 fights despite a loss on the way. He got him an opportunity at the regular WBA title should he have wanted it and Sanavia (former world champ) was next in line. He is going to make the Groves fight when Groves/Booth stop being bitches.

    Franks not a good bloke but he has done well by James and its too early to be bailing on him.
     
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  9. 9Ball

    9Ball Smeghead Full Member

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    :deal
     
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  10. REEVO

    REEVO Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The Sun is highly creditable paper. I more of a daily sport man myself.. But I am led to believe that everything that is in that paper is 100% fact..
     
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  11. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Probably knows that DeGales case is poor.
     
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  12. roe

    roe Guest

    ****ing hell a fair Wazza interview :admin :lol:
     
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  13. Scotty321

    Scotty321 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Actually the last few weeks columns from Frank have been noticeably free of putting the boot in. Has he found god?
     
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  14. KavIsABoss

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  15. macho_grande

    macho_grande "I'll never get over" Full Member

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    I have some symapthy for ****** over Degale.

    James is such a ******** he probably thinks another promoter could do better by him... As much as i dislike ******, he has done well by DeGale.
     
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