Tris Dixon, editor of Boxing News.

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  1. Dunky McCafferty

    Dunky McCafferty Boxing Junkie banned

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    Just thought I would make a wee thread about the BN editor, I think BN is much better with him in charge, he writes a good column IMO & after years of slating BN when Claude Abrams ran the show, its only fair to give out some credit where its due.

    I particularly like the way Dixon doesnt shy away from talking honestly about brit officials, very refreshing:good & I like his fairness.

    Hes got me buying BN again after losing faith in the magazine, so just thought I would mention it!
     
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  2. sadlittleboy

    sadlittleboy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Give him a shot on Box Nation folks! We need honesty.
     
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  3. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    Yeah, he's pretty good. I went off him a bit in the aftermath of Theophane-Rodriguez but aside from that he's aight.
     
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  4. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    He must have praised a jock recently.
     
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  5. Dunky McCafferty

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    Its a good answer, but not the right one Slip. I just like the his columns, & the fact hes willing to post his true feelings on brit officials, amongst other things. hes refreshing to read, & BN has got better IMO since hes taken control, & Im buying the mag again!

    As for the praising Jock thing, I was annoyed at the Burns poll, thought it should never have been included. However, Im talking about a general improvement here, its just an honest observation from an honest poster:deal
     
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  6. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    I was only playing with ya, mi ole mucker.

    Agreed. Tris is doing a fine job and is a good man to have behind the tiller, in what are stormy conditions.
     
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  7. Dunky McCafferty

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    cap doffed sir:good
     
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  8. Flea Man

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    I haven't read it for years.
     
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  9. SkillspayBills

    SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen Full Member

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    Claude is far better IMO, Not a fan of the new format nor some of the writers. Tris is decent as a writer but for me the BN was better with Claude in charge.
     
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  10. izmat

    izmat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    people still buy magazines?
     
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  11. Spearmint Rhino

    Spearmint Rhino Guest

    I've never actually read a copy of BN, I've always been a Boxing Monthly man.

    If he's prepared to discuss the problem of officiating then fair play, though I do hope that a mention is given to whoever the ref was on the Eurosport card last week - that's the time to stop a fight.
     
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  12. HMSTempleGarden

    HMSTempleGarden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I like him always comes across well when he's interviewed on Sky.
     
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  13. Dunky McCafferty

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    Maybe its just me, but I get more pleasure from reading a newspaper/magazine than reading an online article.

    I cant put my finger on it, but if I am reading a magazine/newspaper, I tend to pay more attention & read the entire contents than if I were scouting an internet site., where I just read the article that interests me & then leave.
     
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  14. Jack Dempsey

    Jack Dempsey Legend Full Member

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    Same here Dunky, read the mags from cover to cover but barely look at some of the online content

    Get most of my breaking news in the sport from you guys

    Having a long commute means the mags are a godsend, got the BN Annual to read this morning
     
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  15. dftaylor

    dftaylor Writer, fanatic Full Member

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    Are you on the 12-step programme, Dunky, atoning for previous wrongs you may have done?
     
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