Sharkey was more like an interim champion ( yep, even back then ) and he got knocked out in the title fight but it must have been fixed or something as they just awarded him the title. Anyone else read the fighting Irish? cant remember the author but its a cracking read
I think i have that one - is it the one with a photo of Eamon Magee on the cover? I havent read it yet, one of many boxing books that I am yet to get through......
Lads my old Da was on to me about the next Dublin show does any one know when there will be another boxing show for Dublin. After the Casey fight it seems that he has got the boxing bug big time and he even said he would buy the tickets which is a shock to the system. Has Peters got anything planed or even Dolphil for the Dublin area soon?
Thats the one gasman. Doesnt go into the modern era that much but very good for the bareknuckle times and early part of the last century
the casey show had the opposite effect on my dad leighton. He said he'd never go again. He'd been in at the rugby earlier with my uncle and they said they felt intimidated at the boxing, in case they looked at a fella the wrong way, where they were sitting. And these are two of the thickest mayo ****ers you'll meet by the way. No peters shows lined up either, he's just involved with macklin at the minute doing nowt else.
Anyone here watch the cruz-Mcguigan fight recently? Watched it yesterday and im starting to appreciate how good of a fight it was. First time watching it in years, and its easy to forget how exciting it was considering how heartbreaking it was for irish boxing fans. Pity mcguigan didnt win anyhow, he just couldnt handle the heat in Las Vegas.
Hello Lads, First post for me, but I just saw this: http://www.***********.com/kevin-johnson-rogan-lead-prizefighter-charge--37508
Can't post links, I see. Some of the Prizefighter International Heavyweights have been announced on Boxing Scene, Perez and Rogan among them. 3 spots still open.
Robert , unfortunately paranoia/being ****s runs wild amongst the moderators here at ESB so links to certain sites wont work
It's about time Perez did something with his career. No doubt he'll be getting no Irish support with Rogan involved (although I doubt he would have anyway with the way he's been acting lately).
Former champion Martin Rogan added to Prizefighter International Heavyweights on May 7th Prizefighter PR Matchroom Sport This content is protected Irishman gets second shot at £32,000 prize Matchroom Sport is delighted to announce that the Prizefighter International Heavyweights will take place at Alexandra Palace on May 7, live on Sky Sports. The 18th edition of the tournament promises to be the biggest night since the series began in April 2008. Its the first time fighters from outside the UK and Ireland have been invited to take part as Prizefighter continues to expand into different territories. Leading the early line-up is American Kevin Kingpin Johnson, the 31 year-old New Jersey fighter boasts 24 victories and just one defeat, a points loss to Vitali Klitschko in a WBC title challenge in December 2009. Johnson is joined by Belfasts Martin Rogan, the first ever Prizefighter winner and former Commonwealth champion. Unbeaten Irish-based Cuban Mike The Rebel Perez holds ten knockout victories from 13 fights, all inside three rounds, and he is joined by two other power-punchers who should revel in Prizefighters all-action format. Former WBF champion Richel Hersisia known as The Dutch Sonny Liston has 25 knockouts from his 32 victories, while big-hitting German Konstantin Airich holds 13 knockouts from 16 wins and is remembered for a crazy fight with Danny Williams in May 2008. Further names are expected to be added this week as promoters Matchroom Sport promise an explosive night of action with a multi-national flavour. This event has been bubbling up for over a year now and I am so excited we have finally made it happen, said Matchroom Sports managing director Eddie Hearn. As Prizefighter starts its international expansion, this flagship event couldn't have come at a better time and British boxing fans are in for a real treat on May 7. As always the line-up will combine an eclectic mix of prospects, champions and characters as these eight men look to fight their way into contention for a shot at the World Heavyweight title, added Hearn. In Martin Rogan we have a man that epitomises Prizefighter, our first ever champion and a guy looking to force his way back into the big-time. Johnson will be the first American fighter signed for Prizefighter and has lost only once, in a points decision to Vitali Klitschko for the WBC title. Former WBF champ Richel Hersisia boasts a high knockout percentage, Perez is a highly rated Cuban prospect that is out to shock the World while Airich is a tough knockout artist from Germany you only have to watch his fight with Danny Williams to see what he will bring on the night. With Prizefighters TV distribution already reaching key international boxing markets in USA and Canada, Australasia, Eastern Europe, the Far East and the Middle East, Hearn says competition will be fierce as he decides the final two spots in the May 7 line-up. The late night phone calls continue around the World and we already have over a dozen fighters in contention for the three remaining spots, said Hearn. Tickets for Prizefighter International Heavyweights at Londons Alexandra Palace on Saturday 7 May March are available from Matchroom Sport priced £35 unreserved, £50 and £60 ringside and £120 VIP to buy call Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.
Tommy, Thanks for the welcome. I've been a lurker for ages, so I've seen some of that. Just saw the announcement on the website and thought you lads would want to know about it.