Irish Boxing

Three wins from three for the Irish lads in action tonight. All three won 50-45 as well, very impressive

 

All so impressive, especially Nevin, he is such class. why does he not get the credit he deserves? By such a margin our best ever amature. And Ward I like a lightweight with Ali like hand speed and balance.

 

no headguards in rio... wats all tat about matt... do u tink its good r bad:huh:good

 

:yep

Good

 

Michael Conlan would like to go pro before Rio 2016
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/03/19250/

A MUST READ: IN DEPTH INTERVIEW WITH BERNARD DUNNE FOUR YEARS ON FROM CORDOBA FIGHT.
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/03/fours-years-to-the-day-on-dunne-reflects-on-cordoba-and-more/

Anthony Upton and 'Pauly Upton look set to debut in Belfast on May 11
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/03/upton-brothers-look-set-for-may-11-belfast-debut/


Katie Taylor puts on a show in Bord Gais Energy Theatre
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/03/katie-taylor-puts-on-a-show-in-bord-gais-energy-theatre/

Full April 27 St Kevin’s Hall Fight Card | IRISH-BOXING.COM
http://www.irish-boxing.com/2013/03/full-april-27-st-kevins-hall-fight-card/

 

I think's it's OK, it's all about promotion and it will add to the viewing spectacle. As for the health issues there are arguments on both sides, I'm no medical expert but I feel that without the guard the target actually gets smaller and also I expect refs to step in quicker so in fact it might be safer. I would worry about kd's where the back of the head hits the canvas.

 

Why do you say that without the head guard the target gets smaller Matt?

 

A big issue without headgear is cuts coming into play. A bad cut in the first round of the Olympics could put an end to a fighters competition: the headgear largely protects against that.

Unsure overall about how I feel about the changing system. There are pros (no puns) and cons

 

The headgear adds an inch,inch and a half around the side, front and back so a punch that would have flown harmlessly by, makes contact and jars the brain.

 

Just home from Castlebar and the Taylor show, Katie superb as always . Well done to Moylette too and he said he's boxing in the Euros-any confirmation that he is in and Ross definetly out

 

Good point. Never thought of it that way..

 

I was talking about this on friday

such a joke...

 

Surely it would be a bit more dangerous? Is kids at 11 supposed to box without headguards or is this for seniors only?

 

Seniors only

 

Noel