quick sumary of the brit/irish boxers in the olympics

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by raymann, Aug 6, 2012.


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  1. raymann

    raymann Guest

    hi guys, any chance of a quick summary of how the brit/irish boxers are doing at the moment. im in a country with very bad internet and i cant seem to follow the boxing as well as i would like.

    any standouts? joshua turned out to be **** then according to comments on here..
     
    raymann, Aug 6, 2012
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  2. Phill-Mitchell

    Phill-Mitchell Guest

    Joshua complete bobbins
     
    Phill-Mitchell, Aug 6, 2012
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  3. joegrundy

    joegrundy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Joshuas got at least a bronze regardless of how he performed in his first fight...

    Joshua
    Campbell
    Ogogo
    Nicola Adams

    are all getting at least a bronze...

    Taylor
    Natasha Jonas
    Savannah Marshall are out

    Stalker
    Evans
    Selby

    Are yet to fight in the quarters finals...
     
    joegrundy, Aug 6, 2012
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  4. Roddy Collins

    Roddy Collins Active Member Full Member

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    i'll do the irish one,
    Nevin and Taylor both gauranteed bronze.
    O'Neill and Nolan both knocked out at last 16.
    Conlan fights tomorrow for chance in semi's whilst Paddy Barnes fights on Wednesday also for a place in semis.
     
    Roddy Collins, Aug 6, 2012
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  5. Phill-Mitchell

    Phill-Mitchell Guest

    Sav Marshall got robbed btw but nobody seems to care as much as when it happens to other nations
     
    Phill-Mitchell, Aug 6, 2012
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  6. Woodworm

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    Freddie Evans is the pick of all the British and Irish men for me so far, although JJ Nevin has looked very good as well. Katie Taylor is just different class.
     
    Woodworm, Aug 6, 2012
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  7. raymann

    raymann Guest

    thanks a lot guys, its actually quite hard to work out whos in what division and when they are fighting on the bbc website. is there a better one to use. bare in mind im in indonesia with crap internet so i cant do loads and loads of searching.

    thanks again
     
    raymann, Aug 6, 2012
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  8. leo_messi

    leo_messi Guest

    To be honest the betting sites are good for that. They give times, weight divisions, list of fighters, upcoming fights and obviously odds.

    So paddypower ain't a bad site, easily navigated and all the info.
     
    leo_messi, Aug 6, 2012
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  9. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ogogo looks like he will be a star as a pro. Because he looks like a real trier, also he is not one of these boxers that are going to be too good, sometimes when you're ability is too flawless this can hinder you're popularity. Ogogo looks like he will always be in a competitive fight, he's fast but..? Not that fast, He looks like he has decent power but..? Not so much power.......and overall his skills look good but nothing special, and he seems like a very durable tough fighter.

    Plus he seems like a personality, has the image and style.

    Joshua style and ability looks boring and average.

    "He's just a big strong guy who has dedicated to boxing, no real elite ability"....
     
    Primadonna Kool, Aug 6, 2012
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  10. gazrichards

    gazrichards Active Member Full Member

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    Joshua was far better in the quarter final then his previous fight,even though he eased up in the final round and lost a few points because of it.ogogo has looked good all the way through same as evans and selby.good chance of a few finalists and possible golds i think between them.
     
    gazrichards, Aug 7, 2012
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  11. pathmanc1986

    pathmanc1986 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    did you steal that quote off me?
     
    pathmanc1986, Aug 7, 2012
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  12. Lazarus

    Lazarus Realist Full Member

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    I like Ogogo the most. Good speed, power. Nice workrate.

    Joshua looks very average to me.

    Stalker... Meh.
     
    Lazarus, Aug 7, 2012
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  13. stakeout

    stakeout Active Member Full Member

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    Spot on. I always use Betfair to figure out when a event actually KOs as opposed to when the tv coverage starts with all the pre match hot air.
     
    stakeout, Aug 7, 2012
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  14. sniffmybadger

    sniffmybadger Relationships are not my forte Full Member

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    Any likely golds
     
    sniffmybadger, Aug 7, 2012
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  15. leo_messi

    leo_messi Guest

    Brits should get a gold with one of there's

    Apart from Taylor we have a decent chance I guess, but would need some great performances
     
    leo_messi, Aug 7, 2012
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