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unless mccloskey is fighting on the rogan bill....i read that paul had no promotional ties...warren might bought the mcloskey european title fight for that night

 

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Yeh whats the story with Peters and McCloskey. I know Peters was with McCloskey on Sky Sports a couple of times? And Ironically it's because of Sky Sports tie with Maloney that Peters felt a Dunne - Munroe fight did not happen last year citing RTE as his broadcasting affiliate! Is it that Peters affiliation with RTE is only regarding Dunne or that his promotional contract with McCloskey is non exclusive?

 

I would hope at the Dunne fight there will be something speical done in memory of the Dazzler. A little highlights then a minutes applause would be a nice touch from Brian Peters.

 

There'll definately be something i just hope its not ruined by some drunken d*ckheads who don't give a **** about it.
I've seen it alot more recently people screaming through minute silences and the like.

 

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You know I was always weary of some of the bandwagon fans of Dunne who were less interested in boxing and more ineterested in drunken tribalism and making fools of themselves. I was always more in to the national stadium type show then the point depot type! You know what I mean. But I was pleasantly surprised by the type of people that showed up at the Cordoba fight. I saw hardly any scumbags which was great. And best of all was that 90% of the fans appluaded Cordoba after the panamanian anthem. I'd be so embarassed if we ever descended to the so called hatton fans who showed up in Vegas to boo the USA national anthem. Any fan of boxing knows one of it's great virtues is respect. That's how you can always single out the bandwagon fans from the genuine fans.

 

The attached link gives a run down on Darren's mindset over the last few weeks. Absolutely heart wrenching.

http://www.independent.ie/national-...to-see--therapist-on-day-he-died-1887246.html

 

christ...the guy seemed 2b going through it the last few weeks...i hope his family can come 2 terms with the death...

 

Darren Sutherland (1982-2009)

Tuesday, 15 September 2009
View a selection of images from the career of Irish Olympic medallist Darren Sutherland (1982-2009).

Darren raises the flag after one of his many successful fights in the amateur ranks

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• Darren raises the flag after one of his many successful fights in the amateur ranks
• Darren secures his Olympic medal as he is declared the winner against Alfonso Blanco Parra of Venezuela
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• Darren and Olympic gold medallist James DeGale had many great battles as amateurs and would have probably renewed rivalries in the professional ranks
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• Gracious in defeat, Darren shakes hands with arch boxing nemesis England's James DeGale on the podium in Beijing
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• Darren went to the 2008 Olympics to win a medal and he didn't disappoint, taking bronze in the middleweight division
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• Bringing It All Back Home - Darren with fellow Olympic medallists Paddy Barnes and Kenny Egan arriving home after their success in Beijing
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• Pride of the Nation - the medal-winning boxers, Ken Egan, Paddy Barnes and Darren were given the privilege of being first off the plane when it arrived home
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• Father and Son - Darren with his father Tony celebrating the Olympic success
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• An Taoiseach Brian Cowen welcomes home the victorious Ireland boxing team
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• All The President's Men - The President of Ireland Mary McAleese takes a closer look at Darren's Olympic medal
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• Following his Olympic success Darren signed as a professional with world-renowned boxing promoter Frank Maloney
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• Darren shares a joke with his professional trainer Brian Lawrence
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• Georgi Iliev felt the full force of The Dazzler when they met in DCU in Darren's first professional fight
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• Keep The Flag Flying - Darren celebrates, as always, with the Irish tri-colour after bursting onto the professional circuit with a TKO win over Bulgaria's Georgi Iliev
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• Darren Sutherland (1982-2009) Rest In Peace
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Rogan And Sexton Calm Before The Storm!

Commonwealth heavyweight title challenger Martin Rogan has offered an olive branch to rival Sam Sexton - until they get between the ropes. The pair meet in their highly-anticipated second showdown on November Friday 6 at Belfast's Odyssey Arena. It follows a controversial classic in May when Sexton, who had been out on his feet earlier in the round, halted Rogan in the eighth because the then champion had a badly swollen eye..

The temperature ahead of the rematch peaked at boiling point over the summer when Rogan and Sexton clashed at a Belfast press conference.

A furious Rogan accused Sexton of attempting to divide the Ulster community, an allegation the Norwich champion vigorously denied.

Today, during a conference call, Rogan backed down, blamed his outburst on difficulties he was having outside the ring at the time - and underlined the respect he has for Sexton.

"Emotions were running high, and unfortunately that's how they came out," said Rogan.

"I think there was something in the air, and as far as I'm concerned I definitely wasn't myself that day.

"I have no issues with Sam Sexton and I hope there are no hard feelings. Emotions were running high and I would like to rectify a few things.

"What we have to remember is that this is a night of boxing. It's a family affair and parents will be coming with their children. Sam and I have to show our sportsmanship.

"I have plenty of respect for him for agreeing to come back to Belfast.

"I know how difficult it is to be on the road because I went to England when I boxed Audley Harrison and Matt Skelton."

But however gentlemanly Rogan has promised to be outside the ring, he vowed to do the business between the ropes come fight night.

"I learned a few things in that first fight and I was probably too naive in letting Sexton off the hook," he said. "I won't make the same mistake again."

Of Rogan's previous outburst, Sexton said: "I had no idea what it was all about. I was told to do a press workout in a certain gym which was a protestant one, but I also visited a Catholic gym as well.

"I don't understaind what it is all about. I'm coming to Belfast to box, I don't know a thing about politics."

And of the fight he added: "Every time I fight I'm getting stronger, I'm getting fitter and I'm getting faster.

"I am now a much better fighter than the one who boxed Rogan in May, and the result won't be different second time around.

Tickets, priced at £25 (tier), £30 (tier), £40 (central tier), £60 (floor), £100 (floor) and £150 (ringside) are available from:

Odyssey Arena Box Office
02890 739 074
www.odysseyarena.com

Ticketmaster
0844 277 4455
www.ticketmaster.ie

Frank Warren Promotions
01992 550 888
www.frankwarren.tv ​

 

definately!

He was special

 

ardy...i'm sorry for late reply fella...i cant get a straight answer from the couple of lads i had in mind..
also..one of them is a big boxing fan, and like me, recent events have thrown him a bit.

 

this is very much an amateur attempt at a tribute video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AbNyiY9Wzs

 

good job m8...the dazzler will b sorely missed:good

 

This is crazy






McCloskey and Rogan title fights in separate venues

Wednesday, 16 September 2009


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Paul McCloskey and Martin Rogan will go head to head in a battle of the box office on November 6.
McCloskey’s European light-welterweight title showdown with Souleymane M’Baye will be staged on the same date as Martin Rogan’s mouthwatering re-match with Commonwealth heavyweight champion Sam Sexton at the Odyssey Arena.
The bizarre situation has arisen due to Rogan-Sexton being postponed from next month and McCloskey’s promoters Matchroom Promotions having the Sky television date.
While it would be unusual for such a huge fight as Rogan-Sexton to go ahead without television, promoter Frank Warren is adamant that the show goes on.
Warren said: “We have a great fight, we’ve half the venue sold and we’re going to have a great undercard so we’re going ahead.
“I don’t believe the other show will hurt us, I can only think it will be the other way around. Anyway, people can watch the other show on television and come to watch ours.”
Matchroom Promotions, run by Barry Hearn, are not backing down and spokesman John Wischhusen is adamant that McCloskey will have his chance on the same night.
Wischhusen said: “It seems to be a real coincidence just because the Rogan fight was postponed. We have commitments to Sky and this is the date they have given us.
“The fight goes on outside of the Belfast area and Paul is relieved that he is finally getting his chance at the European title.”
It leaves fight fans with a crazy choice to make unless sense can prevail and one of the bills can be transferred to another date.
Former British champion Neil Sinclair is the main supporting act on Rogan-Sexton, with Kevin O’Hara also on the show.
Amazingly on the same night, Mike Tyson comes to the Waterfront Hall.

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