Should Prizefighter become a recognised BBBOC belt?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by colinthfc, Sep 26, 2009.


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  1. colinthfc

    colinthfc Guest

    Prizefighter is going from strength to strength. I love seeing young fighters risking their '0' early in their careers. I think the reward should be legitimised with an official belt.

    There should be a prize fighter tournament in most weight divisions each year, and some catch weight tournaments to give the Flys, Super Flys and bantams a chance as well.

    I think having 2 heavy weight tournamants in a year took the shine off the 2nd one, but having one winner each year per division would add to the prestige

    e.g Imagine George Groves as Prizefighter Super Middle Champ 2010
     
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  2. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Another belt and more catchweights? No thanks, Colin. I'm not too hot on the Prizefighter concept anyway as I prefer seeing a fight develop over the distance and, to be completely honest, I've not enjoyed the other ones up until now. That said, I will be watching the latest one out of pure interest so it might win me over:good.
     
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  3. punk

    punk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    A trophy is fine with me. The holder should also have the chance to defend his trophy as well in future prizefighters.
     
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  4. Phil Austin

    Phil Austin Keep on Kronkin on! Full Member

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    simple answer = no. This is pretty much the boxing equivalent of the splash and dash. It's a chance for those past their prime or never quite there to get a good payday as in this format anyone on any night can win. To give it a belt detracts from those skillful enough to win legit BBBoC belts over 10 or 12
     
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  5. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    No, no, no and hell no.
     
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  6. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    no
     
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  7. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Prize Fighter reminds me alot of 20/20. Its just good quick fun and thats it. But a belt? Thats got to be the dumbest idea in a long while.
     
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  8. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    definitly not i dont think so. these Prizefighter 'fights' shouldnt even be considered on a Boxerss record they should be clased at exhibitions as they mean sod all
     
    GPater11093, Sep 26, 2009
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  9. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    That is also a good point young Gregory. You could boost your record with 3 wins on one night.
     
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  10. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    was thinking about it today

    zalthough they are judged, competitive fights they cant be coinsidered 'proper' bouts

    also just of intrest i remeber finding out Jimmy Wilde competed in a 'Prizefighter' of sorts at Bantamweight called someething like teh kings challenge
     
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  11. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    dont think they could be given exhibition label surely the boxers put too much into them
     
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  12. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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  13. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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  14. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    Sorry man but this is the worst idea in a long while. You are taking something which is meant to be cheap fun and glorifying it.
     
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  15. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    :good

    That is pretty cool. They had the Bantam, Middle and Heavy all on the same night though there were only four fighters in each.
     
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