The Green v Briggs farce - the lunatic thread that won't die!

its certainly warrants an investigation.makes this pre-fight article pretty funny looking back.


Briggs, Green talk up fight, amid Fenech's mismatch claims

JAMIE PANDARAM

July 20, 2010



PAUL BRIGGS has refuted claims he would be a punching bag for Danny Green in tomorrow night's world title fight, following the assertion from his part-time trainer Jeff Fenech that he was virtually no chance of defeating the IBO cruiserweight champion.
''I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't think I could win,'' said Briggs, before his return to the ring after retiring three years ago. ''I'm coming to give Danny nightmares.''
Green (29-3, 26KO) is approaching the bout with caution, aware that Briggs (26-3, 18KO) has the power to finish him with one clean shot despite his ring-rust.
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''That's what makes this dangerous, I've got everything to lose, he's got everything to gain,'' Green said. ''It's a massive opportunity for Briggsy, a huge opportunity for him, so if he can be victorious on Wednesday night, well, then the world's his oyster professionally and financially.
''He knows that, we know that and that's why I've just got to stay cool and keep a smile on my face and stay relaxed in order to be at my best … and I'm going to have to be at my best.
''He's a born fighter, he's been fighting since he was a kid. I don't have to sit here and try and drum this fight up, I don't care if no one watches the fight, that's cool with me.
''My job is to defend that world title belt that's been wrapped around my waist. It's gonna be one hell of a stoush and I anticipate being pretty sore a week after the fight.
''If you're aware of his power and his intensity and his ferocity, he doesn't care about who's in front of him, I've got to remain switched on and take care of Briggsy because he can end the fight with one punch, as I can, too.''
Green dismissed Fenech's criticisms that the fight would be a huge mismatch because Briggs had not been given adequate time to prepare.
''I totally disagree with what he's saying,'' Green said. ''I think he's a little bit bitter. I know why he's saying it - he's saying it, really, because he's trying to downplay the fight.
''He doesn't really have any involvement or control over the fight and because he doesn't do anything in support of boxing, I don't really think he wants to help the sport at all or see it prosper.
''Briggsy, at this weight and with the attitude of nothing to lose, he makes a very dangerous opposition … so the only reason [Fenech] would say that is to downplay the fight.
''It's an unfortunate attitude to have and to be that bitter from a sport that's jaded him that much, it's a bit of a shame really."
New Zealander Shane Cameron awaits Green if he successfully defends his crown. Cameron, who will fight on the undercard against Daniel Ammann, is dropping from heavyweight to cruiserweight to challenge Green, and said the challenge of stripping 16 kilograms to make 90kg limit was not an issue.
''I feel this is the division for me. I fought as an amateur at the Commonwealth Games at 87kg in 2002 so the body's liking this division,'' Cameron said. ''Danny's the man at the moment, he's hot property. The win over Roy Jones jnr was spectacular and certainly awesome for Australia to have a man of his calibre........
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An interesting article in todays Bulletin, I'll try to scan and put on Forum.

 

i assume its this one Rod...
http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2010/07/26/242271_gold-coast-sport.html

EDIT: it does not contain the full article...
will wait for you to scan it Rod

 

Yeah want to see this.

 

Jeepers to the whole situation

 

Jeff has a very limited memory these days somewhat biased I would say. Danny never knocked Paul out in sparring ever. The day he refers to is the first day of sparring with Danny 2 weeks out from a fight and Paul beginning his preparation. Danny caught Paul with a great left hook and rattled him up pretty good but they continued sparring. By day 4 Paul was more than keeping pace with Danny and broke his nose even though he was wearing a nose guard Reyes headgear. Over all ther sessions the only true indication one should look at was when Paul was 10 days out from his bout and Danny was about the same. Equal in prep and both fighting fit. All I will say is that Danny Green has one hell of a chin because he copped plenty of really good shots from Paul and kept coming back. My opinion of those couple of days sparring was Briggs on points comfortable.

 

for all the bagging they cop, mundine a nasser have a heart.

 

o.k the source is dodgy Danny Weidler but it seems Briggs wants his money but isnt being paid because they suspect new evidence of a rort.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/inglis-exit-hits-110k-bill-hurdle-20100731-110hq.html

 

Rod

I agree paul wasn't knocked out by would have been knocked down if not for the ropes, and yes they continued sparring however with only body shots allowed, maybe they should have had the same clause in the real fight

 

just remember only 30 years ago, most pubs had an SP bookie becuse there was no organised gambling in most areas of australi....or perhaps the world.

in those days, we'd have an SP booking out the back room of our pub and bets would get passed through to him...it happened all over australia, no big deal. even the coppas left us alone.

in those days a fight could be bet on...bookies would set the price. if there was a dive, well the bookie copped it, because they were unorganised.

today, state governments and corporations (that run our governments) are the bookies. you cant just take a dive. these ****s are organised, with the law, etc behind them.

the time of the old ex fighter getting a payday are going. however, mundine seems to be able to continue the tradition..........he carries them.....no ko.

 

I cant believe any1 thought that it would b a real fight...lol