Irish Lightning Dean Byrne talks about his time at the Wild Card and return to Dublin

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  1. slapbangwhallop

    slapbangwhallop The Sweet Scientist Full Member

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    A lot of Irish guys are really excited about the return of this big character with an even bigger heart.

    Quick straw poll for the Brits - how many have even heard of Dean (not trying to be funny just interested like)

    Here is a video interview we did after he sparred with Frankie yesterday.

    http://boxing-ireland.com/20100729_byrne_video_51.html
     
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  2. Tommy O C

    Tommy O C VIVA LA MEXICO!!!! Full Member

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    The audio on my comp is screwed so sorry if these questions are answered in the video.
    Is Dean basing himself in Europe permanently now or is it just temporary?
    Any ideas what promoters are interested in him? I know he turned down a contract with Gary Shaw in the states.
    Will Steven Feder still be managing him?
    Im pretty sure Deans missus and the small fella live in the UK so if hes staying here will it be in Ireland or the UK?
     
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  3. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    how come these fighters never stay in Ireland?
     
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  4. Tommy O C

    Tommy O C VIVA LA MEXICO!!!! Full Member

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    I presume its just due to better exposure and sparring etc in the States and that. Couldnt be sure though. I know Dean started his career in Australia before going to the wildcard. Not sure if he went there with the intention of turning pro there. A lot of Irish go to Oz for a gap year, he may have just decided to turn over whilst there
     
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  5. pathmanc1986

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    money mostly. there is only 6 million people put together on the island so tv and consistent big indoor audiences are unfeasibl. there isnt enough to go round for the pros in terms of money, top training and sparring and when going to new york or LA, probably a better quality of life
     
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  6. slapbangwhallop

    slapbangwhallop The Sweet Scientist Full Member

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    Not everyone has the same reasons but most often its a mixture of adventure, coaching, sparring, exposure and money plus there is somewhat of a culture of emigration in Ireland as well so its not really seen as a big thing.


    Amateur boxing in Ireland rules, pro boxing is the poor relation with very few gyms in Ireland actually catering specifically for pros.
     
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  7. robpalmer135

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    tbh i wish a few more british fighters went to the states. the sparring they get gives them a huge advantage
     
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