The British olympic Boxing team.

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by JonOli, Jul 24, 2008.


  1. trotter

    trotter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cheers for the link Rooq

    I've been very nonplussed about this Olympics, but I've watched the documentaries on BBC about the athletes preparing for the games the last few nights and I'm well keyed up now. That poor heptathlete girl who injured her ankle, what a choker. These folk work their god damn knackers off.

    And I think it'll show a side of modern China that many didn't realise existed. I think I'm getting all filled up with Olympic spirit.

    The rowing should be quality, we could **** the 4's but then again we could flop dreadfully, the young diver is incredible - I will surely shed a tear if he does well - and I obviously knew about the boxing squad

    I know jack **** about amateur boxing but I'll follow this very very keenly, can't wait
     
  2. Strike

    Strike Boxing Addict banned

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    Jessica Ennis. I really like her, she always comes across well in interviews, seems a really grounded girl. She is also quite attractive. Not my type, but there is something about her.

    So harsh to get injured when she did. She had a genuine chance at a medal too.
     
  3. trotter

    trotter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That's it

    You could tell it meant so much to her, and her whole life was dedicated to those games... she worked so hard all the time, and she was getting better and better

    I jst think it's a real shame when genuine hard work and dedication isn't rewarded. Unfair.
     
  4. slapbangwhallop

    slapbangwhallop The Sweet Scientist Full Member

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    seriously that is such bull**** - no one give a flyin **** about rowing - only cos that long streak of **** won five golds was there any coverage in the UK - no one else gives a toss about that no mark of a sport - same goes for track cycling - I'd rather watch paint dry.

    Anyway back to the boxing.

    I can only see one medal coming from both the Irish and British teams and thats for Frankie - and I doubt that will be a gold either - hopin I am wrong on that score!
     
  5. LiamE

    LiamE Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well Frankie "I ate all the pie" Gavin aint gonna be winning any medals now is he?

    The fat ****.
     
  6. trotter

    trotter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Did Steve Redgrave shag your missus or something?

    There is probably a lot of coverage because we are world class in the event.
     
  7. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    It is dreadfully unfair....but she's still got an arse that you could bounce a shilling off :hey
     
  8. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    You are, unfortunately. How the **** can Gavin not make the weight? It isn't as though the championship was announced a month back, he has known about this date for years. If it is a weight problem then the conditioning coach needs sacking.......I just think that there is more to this story than meets the eye.
     
  9. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well that 'long streak of ****' is a hell of a lot more professional and dedicated than Frankie Gavin, isn't he?
     
  10. JonOli

    JonOli Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Price 2 - 0 down after the first, against a fancied Russian.

    KO price... yea
     
  11. David UK

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    I really like Pricey and fingers crossed he'll win a bronze at least. Unfortunately I can't see him doing much as a pro(of course he may never turn pro). His style reminds me a little of our bronze medalist at Super Heavy from 1984 Games,Bobby Wells(remember him?) He turned pro and retired with a record of 3-2
     
  12. JonOli

    JonOli Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    "Frankie Gavin, the world amateur lightweight champion who had to leave the Olympics after failing to make the lightweight limit, will meet Gareth Williams, the lawyer who acts for Joe Calzaghe and Ricky Hatton, to make plans for his future as a professional. He is expected to turn professional in the next few weeks, most likely at light-welterweight, the same division as Hatton. Gavin has also been in negotiation with several promoters, as far afield as Golden Boy Promotions in the United States. "

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