Irish Boxing

No offense to Wayne, but how is retiring on his chair against a no name 2 years ago anything but an indication that he is well and truly done. :-( Especially when Wayne is one of the toughest guys in the sport.

Horrible to see legends from that era still fighting. Morales, Barrera and the likes.

 

waldron/sweeney wud be good but i cant see it happening just yet,

 

6 rounds? We'll have a boxing masterclass for 3 or 4 rounds then a brutal KO in the 5th thanks very much :deal :bbb

 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/on-the...isode-73-guest-shannon-briggs-emanuel-steward

Steward discusses Lee, comes on about 59-60 minutes in.

 

Barker headlining at stamford bridge against Lee?? Hey i know he is a chelsea fan but cmon:rofl, Barker struggles to fill venues in brentwood and watford. Maybe they could get it there if it was on the undercard to Froch-Abraham,but that aint gonna happen in england id say. Like i said im pretty sure the fight will go to limerick cos it will make more money there,probably with Barker ending up with a 60-40 split of the purse in his favour. Would add a real edge to this fight if Peters and Hennessy lobbied 1 of the 4 world governing bodies to make this a final eliminator for a world title.

 

Rocket to the top!

McCullough looking to teach young pups some new tricks

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McCullough: Plenty of punch and power

"I've never shown in the ring that I am done, so how can they say that? If I'd shown that I am done in past fights it would be different but they can't say that when I've fought at the elite level against guys like Oscar Larios?​

Wayne McCullough
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Prizefighter Super-Bantamweights
Saturday May 29, 9pm, Sky Sports HD1 & SS1

Wayne McCullough says he will show that he is far from finished when he lines up for the Prizefighter Super Bantamweights on May 29.
The former WBC World Champion makes his return to the ring in the latest of Barry Hearn's Prizefighter series at Bethnal Green's York Hall after a two year absence from competitive action. The 39 year-old is the stand out name in the line-up, and insists that he will show that he can still compete at the highest level.
"In the last couple of years the media has said 'McCullough is done' and that's what I want the young kids to think," said McCullough.
"I've never shown in the ring that I am done, so how can they say that? If I'd shown that I am done in past fights it would be different but they can't say that when I've fought at the elite level against guys like Oscar Larios?
"The time I've had off has not been my fault, and it's not been for the lack of trying or training. It's been a disappointment of course but I've kept going and I haven't shown any signs of depreciation or anything - age is just a number really, if I'd shown that I was old or I looked old it would be different but I haven't, I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't do drugs, I've always lived clean and everyone who knows me in boxing knows that I've always kept training since I was a little boy. I'm like a Bernard Hopkins, he's kept himself in shape and he's 45 years-old, so if he can do it I know I have plenty of years before I hit that."
Prizefighter's fast-paced three-round format may not sound like it would suit a fighter just shy of their forties and making a return after a lengthy absence, but McCullough has no doubts that his style suits the format.
"I can throw 200 punches every round without any problems and I do that in training every day - if a guy tries to keep up with that pace when he's not used to it he's going to be dead after two rounds. I do at least 20 rounds of punching on bag work and pad work at full-throttle and for Prizefighter I've stepped up to a faster pace, instead of looking forward to fighting ten or twelve rounds I've been looking at fighting three rounds at a time so I've stepped up my pace to make myself a little bit faster."
McCullough is the latest big name to attempt to resurrect their career by winning Prizefighter, and the Belfast-born US citizen who lives close to Audley Harrison in America said that A-Force's win at Prizefighter Heavyweights III will help him claim victory in London.
"I've got a place in California as well as Las Vegas and Audley Harrison lives just down the road from me and I've talked to him about what to expect at Prizefighter and it was good to talk from someone who has won it. Big Martin Rogan won the first ever Prizefighter too and I hope he'll be there on the night - and I also hope that I've got something left in me that night too."
While the attention is on McCullough, seven other fighters will be hoping the live Sky Sports event is their springboard to success. Nottinghamshire-based Esham Pickering has previously held the European, British and Commonwealth belts, while Liverpool's Mark Moran fought for the British title.
There are two undefeated fighters among the eight. Welshman Ricky Owen has fought 11 times, while St Helens' Craig Lyon had boxed ten times as a professional. Aberdeen-born Gavin Reid has fought for the Scottish title, Josh Wale of Barnsley has challenged for the English crown and Middlesbrough's Chris Riley is a former England junior international.
"I only really know Esham Pickering out of the other seven fighters, I haven't seen the other guys fight because I've been over here in America," said McCullough.
"It's just like going back to the amateur days when you don't know the guys you are going to fight until you get into the ring that night, so I'm going to go out there, throw punches and get my name on that trophy."

 

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GARY SYKES has been told by his own team that Belfast’s Kevin O’Hara will give him the fight of his life.
The undefeated Dewsbury fighter makes the first defence of his British super-featherweight title against O’Hara at Huddersfield Leisure Centre on Friday May 28.
Sykes (14-0) won snatched the title in March with a convincing points win over Andy Morris.But trainer Chris Aston warned: “It is fair to say O’Hara is a real handful.
“I’m confident Gary will win, but O’Hara has all the credential to give him a hard night.”
O’Hara (17-5) challenged WBO number one contender Ricky Burns last summer and only lost narrowly on points against the world class Scot.
Aston added: “Gary will have to get rounds in the bag early on in the knowledge that O’Hara will come strong later in the fight. Gary will have to box, think and scrap all at the same time, and I’m really looking forward to it.”
And Ireland’s former WBA featherweight champion Barry McGuigan believes an upset for the Irishman is on the cards.
He added: “It will be a tough fight, but if Kevin performs on the night, he could get the job done, and it would be great to have another British champion from Belfast.”
Promoter Frank Maloney is putting together a talent stacked undercard for the bill that is being televised live by Sky Sports.
Wayne McCullough says he will show that he is far from finished when he lines up for the Prizefighter Super Bantamweights on May 29.
The former WBC World Champion makes his return to the ring in the latest of Barry Hearn’s Prizefighter series at Bethnal Green’s York Hall after a two year absence from competitive action. The 39 year-old is the stand out name in the line-up, and insists that he will show that he can still compete at the highest level.
“In the last couple of years the media has said "McCullough is done" and that's what I want the young kids to think,” said McCullough. “I've never shown in the ring that I am done, so how can they say that? If I'd shown that I am done in past fights it would be different but they can't say that when I've fought at the elite level against guys like Oscar Larios?
“The time I've had off has not been my fault, and it's not been for the lack of trying or training. It's been a disappointment of course but I've kept going and I haven't shown any signs of depreciation or anything - age is just a number really, if I'd shown that I was old or I looked old it would be different but I haven't, I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't do drugs, I've always lived clean and everyone who knows me in boxing knows that I've always kept training since I was a little boy. I'm like a Bernard Hopkins, he's kept himself in shape and he's 45 years-old, so if he can do it I know I have plenty of years before I hit that.”
Prizefighter’s fast-paced three-round format may not sound like it would suit a fighter just shy of their forties and making a return after a lengthy absence, but McCullough has no doubts that his style suits the format.
“I can throw 200 punches every round without any problems and I do that in training every day - if a guy tries to keep up with that pace when he's not used to it he's going to be dead after two rounds. I do at least 20 rounds of punching on bag work and pad work at full-throttle and for Prizefighter I've stepped up to a faster pace, instead of looking forward to fighting ten or twelve rounds I've been looking at fighting three rounds at a time so I've stepped up my pace to make myself a little bit faster.”
McCullough is the latest big name to attempt to resurrect their career by winning Prizefighter, and the Belfast-born US citizen who lives close to Audley Harrison in America said that A-Force’s win at Prizefighter Heavyweights III will help him claim victory in London.
“I've got a place in California as well as Las Vegas and Audley Harrison lives just down the road from me and I've talked to him about what to expect at Prizefighter and it was good to talk from someone who has won it. Big Martin Rogan won the first ever Prizefighter too and I hope he'll be there on the night – and I also hope that I've got something left in me that night too.”
While the attention is on McCullough, seven other fighters will be hoping the live Sky Sports event is their springboard to success. Nottinghamshire-based Esham Pickering has previously held the European, British and Commonwealth belts, while Liverpool’s Mark Moran fought for the British title.
There are two undefeated fighters among the eight. Welshman Ricky Owen has fought 11 times, while St Helens’ Craig Lyon had boxed ten times as a professional. Aberdeen-born Gavin Reid has fought for the Scottish title, Josh Wale of Barnsley has challenged for the English crown and Middlesbrough’s Chris Riley is a former England junior international.
“I only really know Esham Pickering out of the other seven fighters, I haven't seen the other guys fight because I've been over here in America,” said McCullough. “It's just like going back to the amateur days when you don't know the guys you are going to fight until you get into the ring that night, so I'm going to go out there, throw punches and get my name on that trophy.”
Tickets for Prizefighter Super-Bantamweights are available now at £35 (unreserved), £60 (ringside) and £100 (VIP) – call Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.

 

i aint like that me n donnellan had a good fight but when someone is lookin to offer me out do it hes had 3 fights fought bums ive been in with the best kids around so for sure give him that test put him in the ring with me see what happens its buisness so lets get down to it

 

great fight sat night mate .hope you do fight prunty be a good old scrap

 

thanks mate ye real enjoyed it like i said buiness in there mate was a great show loved boxing over there, as for prunty i dont see why he wud be looking for a microphone to offer me out ive fought the best lads around aba champs irish champs welsh champs all as a pro n im 20 years old dont underestimate that i will fight him hes had 3 fights so lets get it on n do the talking in the ring thats all i want m8atsch

 

Hi Ryan i felt your fight with Donnelan was the best of the night and you both showed each other great respect,Was talking to Donnellan's coach yesterday he said you were a really respectfull and nice guy after too so well done.
Didnt know he was calling you out but after the effort both you guys put in Saturday thats not cool.
PS welcome aboard.

 

It was definately one of the most exciting of the night

I'm going to do everything I can to make sure Prunty-Clark gets made!!!

hopefully a 6 rounder

The weigh in would be a must see no doubt Prunty would come to the ring escorted by noted Page Three Girl Claire Tully

Welcome along Ryan!

 

bring who he wants to the ring but wen tht bell goes its me n him and i fear no man but god

 

prunty will put 1 on yer chops wee man... keep talking cause prunty will deliver the goods and KO u in 1... u will never want to fight again after hes finished with u good

 

howdy lads. Just back from new york had a great weekend. I did not get a video but ill post a few pic's later.

HBO are sending him a video of the fight so i will stick it on UT once i get it

Jamie did well for his first fight and after the nerves went middle way tru the first he started to open up and put the body head combos together. He showed good hand speed and head movement. It said in one of the papers that he was cought with a shot in the first and he stumbled. He said he was more off balance and did not feel hurt at all. Altho he did say that it was a shock the first time he was hit in anger with the smaller gloves.

Freddie and his manager were delighted with the way things went as were all 30 of his family and friend that were there.

He is due out again in LA next month and they hope to have about 6 fight this year with one hopefully in the UK or Ireland.



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