Why I think Flintoff will surprise a few people....

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  1. Bronxbull666

    Bronxbull666 The Beast From The East Full Member

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    I think Flintoff is going to surprise people.

    1. If you love boxing, you won't disrespect it.
    2. If you know boxing, you will be under no illusions of what to expect in the ring.
    3. Flintoff has a solid frame, a great starting point to build up core strength.
    4. Flintoff understands the mechanics of footwork and positioning, the skill of getting in to a
    position to take a shot, place a shot, anticipate movement and to defend on the back foot.
    5. Flintoff understands that if you push through, you hit harder, from the foot, up the leg, through the hips etc...
    6. Flintoff can bowl at 90mph, the extension of his arm is natural and strong.
    7. Flintoff has good reactions in terms of head and upper body movement. You need that when getting bowled at, at 90-100mph with unpredictable bounce.
    8. Flintoff was a good all-rounder, he'll know to balance his training.

    9. Flintoff is ruthless, he didn't want to stop killing this goat, he enjoyed it and wanted to kill more of them http://www.youtube.com/watchv=y6whTncUNt4&feature=youtube
     
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  2. Akxtinguish

    Akxtinguish Belt holder Full Member

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    Will he be wearing a helmet and carrying a bat?
     
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  3. Bill C84

    Bill C84 Boxing Junkie banned

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    I'm waiting to see a Flintoff bowl a 90mph punch. :patsch
     
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  4. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Haye did it against Wlad, so I won't hold it against Flintoff.

    They'll be able to find a journeyman that'll fall over or not punch back.
     
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  5. glue glove

    glue glove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Erm... ok.
     
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  6. Bill C84

    Bill C84 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Haye's shots against Wlad did resemble bowling come to think of it. :lol:
     
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  7. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Check out Gordon Strachan at the end of this....

    ****, wrong vid. I'll find it.
     
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  8. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    No chance. He'll beat up a few journeymen, nothing more than that.

    You're making spurious and crude comparisons between sports here, just because you can get a ball down at 90 mph doesn't mean you know how to transition correctly through the body to deliver a punch, nor does the fact you can get your footwork right to face bowling (although arguably Flintoff's footwork was cumbersome at best) mean you're good at moving in a boxing sense. None of this speaks of his defence either which will be his main problem, any guy that size can hit a bit, its technically he'll be disastrous.
     
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  9. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I think the best guy he could beat (and I'd put money on this btw) would be Tom Dallas.

    People might make the mistake that he's quite fresh, but in all honesty he was ready for the knackers yard four years ago. Watch footage of him trying to field against the Aussies in 09. Cringeworthy stuff.
     
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  10. pathmanc1986

    pathmanc1986 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ive just seen him in a jacamo ad. Does that count as disrespecting the sport?
     
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  11. Bill C84

    Bill C84 Boxing Junkie banned

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    To be fair, if Dallas was fighting a plank of wood, id bet on the wood.
     
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  12. DrMo

    DrMo Team GB Full Member

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    Apparently Flintoff boxed as a lad, has always been a fan & has been in the gym for months. He's taking it seriously & is probably one of those guys who are naturally good at every sport they try. I dont think he'll look completely useless.

    How would you tell them apart?
     
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  13. luke

    luke Well-Known Member Full Member

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    like freddie but he cant hack 40 overs there is no way in hell he can fight more than 4 rounds with out cardiac arrest. power speed chin footwork toughness ability to take a punch with out crumbling who knows i will watch it because its free.
     
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  14. Deels

    Deels Member Full Member

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    He will be terrible- his fitness has always been average and he doesnt take stuff as seriously as you suggest. He had the odd disciplinary issue over his career (drunken pedalos etc) to boot. When he was on Sky recently for some Help for Heroes cycle his fitness was sh1t

    He'll fight some nobodies then tee up a dream ex cricketer unification bout against Adam Hollioake
     
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  15. Bill C84

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    The wood has better movement.
     
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