Tyson v Julius Francis : Why Francis?

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  1. alba

    alba Guess who? Full Member

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    surely at this time there must have been a more live/better heayweigtht who could have given him a bit more of a fight...wAS francis picked as he was seen as an easy fight ?
     
  2. Decy

    Decy Barely Coherent Full Member

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    The fact that Francis sold advertising space on the soles of his boots should answer that question.
     
  3. unorthodox

    unorthodox Well-Known Member Full Member

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    haha this is the only thing i remember about the fight!

    daily mirror if i remember rightly?
     
  4. p.Townend

    p.Townend Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Francis was known to British boxing fans and posed no threat at all to Mike.He was there to be knocked out,that was his job on the night.
    The show was half decent apart from Calzaghe v Starie,that fight was **** awful.
    My mate ended up stood next to Beckham and Victoria for about 3 seconds,the minders soon moved him on though.
     
  5. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

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    What was worse francis or audley
     
  6. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Francis was in great form; beating Pele Reid (unbeaten), Danny Williams (unbeaten) and Scott Welch (former British champ and conquerer) in consecutive fights. Francis gets nowhere near the respect he deserves. He was a very acomplished fighter.
     
  7. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    A horrible thought....

    Tyson went

    2-4 against brits

    Julius Francis
    Lennox Lewis
    Frank Bruno
    Danny Williams
    Kevin McBride
     
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    Just filling in for fun fan until he returns
     
  10. unorthodox

    unorthodox Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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    flipper ko1 audley

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  12. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I just shudder when I consider a Tyson vs Harrison fight.

    Especially if Audley is walking to the ring first. Stood there for the best part of half an hour knowing EXACTLY what is going to happen to him once all the preambles are over.
     
  13. avidlemon

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    But audley is a part time lover didn't you know?
     
  14. Decy

    Decy Barely Coherent Full Member

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    fixed
     
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