Irish Boxing

in honesty we are used to a boxing world of patience and prospects being brought along ridiculously slowly so in lee's case he may not be too rushed in that sense,he clearly has the capability and perhaps manny sees that there is no point in him taking on nobodies when he can do that in sparring.perhaps we are so used to the ludacracy of boxing today that when someone is brought along and thrown into the deep end that it seems somehow 'alien'.

 

As you state why would Winky want to take this fight? From posts on the main forum it is clear at this stage of his career WW wants to make a few cash killings before retirement. Who would front up with big cash for this fight - it just doesn't make sense.
On the other hand, assuming that Manny isn't bullshitting a November meeting with Pavlik in New York would suit me down to the ground. I did the Breeders Cup at Belmont Park in October '05 and had a ball for 5 days in the big smoke. My missus wanted to do the cocktail bar routine but she couldn't shift me out of the Irish bars.

 

thats not saying much and its in Breaffy - Breaffy is a long way from Castlebar.

 

less than a mile from Castlebar

 

Is there any way to get tickets besides ticketmaster?

 

Next time the Breeders cup is at Arlington Park give me a shout - its 15 minutes from my house,and the Irish bars are within walking distance

 

unless you know a boxer that is on the bill....i think ticketmaster is the only option:good

 

johns a great fighter, i have any respect for a man who gets into the ring and espeically fights with that old skool mentality. these armchair critics infuriate me, most have never set foot in a club but still feel they can pass judgement. They are in all walks of life i suppose. Its great to see an irish thread like this backing our boys. The futures bright with our stable of pros and amateurs at the mo. They need look no further than here for support..

 

John Joe Nevin has qualified for Olympics after beating Ukranian opponent 32-16 in semi-final.

 

John Joe Joyce beaten on points by Romanian in semi-final 25-20.

 

what age is nevin? Around 18? Great achievement.

 

18 - he was behind after 2 rounds and ends up winning by 16 points.

 

Ken Egan beaten in his semi-final.

 

Sorry Ardy, I really do love Duddy......... but he is still too damn t'ick for his own good!