Irish boxers in the olympics....

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Healy, Aug 14, 2008.


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  1. Healy

    Healy Former Wee Poof

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    I know this is the British forum, but **** it ye took over our count....nevermind:D

    Anyways, basically most Irish posts on this site come here because we have a keen interest or lack of interest in certain fighters this side of the water!

    So Ireland sent 5 boxers to China,all doing very well so far!
    Paddy Barnes, Kenny Egan, John Joe Joyce, John Joe Nevin and Darren Sutherland

    JJ Joyce got knocked out today, an 11-11 draw but lost on ****in countback. Heard he was hard done by!

    I haven't seen much due to work, but who has impressed you and has any of them a real chance of a medal? Egan maybe?
     
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  2. Healy

    Healy Former Wee Poof

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  3. wayne3280

    wayne3280 Active Member Full Member

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    The holding in Joyce's fight was ****ing ridiculous. And again, couple of decent bodyshots not registering. He should have won that.
     
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  4. PrideOfWales

    PrideOfWales Winston Zedmore Full Member

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    I saw Egan this morning, he looked decent. Who do you think might pick up a medal?
     
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  5. somerset

    somerset Active Member Full Member

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    Egan - Jeffries possible Semi
     
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  6. seconds out

    seconds out Member Full Member

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    link wont play??
     
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  7. Healy

    Healy Former Wee Poof

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    You may have to be a resident of the Rep Of Ireland, not sure
     
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  8. Healy

    Healy Former Wee Poof

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    He wasnt at the top of his game today, he let two rounds slip by before adapting

    Egan or Nevin but Egan obviously cause he has one fight to win before hes in a semi!

    Nevin is quality imo, think he has a hard draw though
     
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  9. Big Ears

    Big Ears Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Same way we can't watch their BBC links to the Olympics.
    Nevin's route will unfortunately probably end tomorrow, there is a good chance that the Mongolian is the strongest fighter left at Bantamweight. A different route and Nevin may very well have medalled. If he pulls it off tomorrow it would be something special.

    Egan has a great chance of a medal now, I actually think he'll make the final now.

    Sutherland is in with a chance but will have his work cut out trying to reverse Blanco.

    I'm not too hopeful with Barnes.
     
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  10. marty

    marty Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Young Nevin beaten, good effort though.
     
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  11. dwilson

    dwilson Guest

    Britain includes Ireland so feel free to post about your guys on here. Egan looked pretty decent even though he went down from a soft punch, he could pull off a medal and should beat Tony although Egan has never had a great chin.
     
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  12. Artani

    Artani Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Sutherland is best Irish in the Olimpics. He will win medal, im sure on that .
     
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  13. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Was Joyce that pudding who did nothing but hold whilst the other guy was trying to fight?
     
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  14. Big Ears

    Big Ears Well-Known Member Full Member

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    That's about as factual as saying Ireland includes Britain but thanks for being so inclusive anyway.

    Big day tomorrow with both Barnes and Sutherland fighting the last 16.
    I reckon a win for Sutherland and a loss for Barnes.
     
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  15. dwilson

    dwilson Guest

    If we are splitting hairs then you could say we are different but I really do not mind you guys being around.
     
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