Boxing Thread 2015.

[john e]

Does anyone know what time to set the alarm clock to see the fight start ?

Set it for about 04:00am

Thanks

[garyshawsknee]

Remember this bloke's war against Michael Katsidis?

http://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/crime/luton-boxing-star-graham-earl-jailed-for-drug-offences-1-6718687

Very sad story.  My Mum grew up a few doors away from his Mum and remember him as i kid when i was young. He had an older brother who was trouble, but he kept himself out of trouble and forged a pretty good boxing career. I think he even opened a gym in Luton after he retired.

God knows what turn of events led him to this trouble.

[The Left Side]

Any fights going on tonight, I fancy watching a bout?

[PaulWinch again]

Mayweather will win, but I really hope I'm wrong.

[john e]

Is Feddie Roach ill, he don't look to good for 55

[john e]

Just looked it up and seen he's got Parkinson's, very sad

[olaftab]

Horrible so called sport with two people involved in violence and millions applauding. Tut tut. Ban boxing!

[taylorsworkrate]

Horrible so called sport with two people involved in violence and millions applauding. Tut tut. Ban boxing!

I'd certainly ban Mayweather. Wonderfully skilful boxer, best of his generation. Incredibly boring to watch though.

[OzVilla]

That's a bit unfair on Mayweather. He totally outfoxed Manny there. PAC showed more endeavor but Mayweather rarely looked in trouble, moved beautifully and just controlled the fight.

One stat had Mayweather landing almost 2:1the punches that Manny did yet Manny was the aggressor.  Brilliant boxer and without a doubt one of the greatest ever.

[taylorsworkrate]

That's a bit unfair on Mayweather. He totally outfoxed Manny there. PAC showed more endeavor but Mayweather rarely looked in trouble, moved beautifully and just controlled the fight.

One stat had Mayweather landing almost 2:1the punches that Manny did yet Manny was the aggressor.  Brilliant boxer and without a doubt one of the greatest ever.

Oh, don't get me wrong, Mayweather is one of the greatest ever. I don't think he's ever been involved in an exciting fight though. Granted that it's not on him to make it that way.

I think Pacquiao looked a shadow of his former self, even with Mayweather being defensively brilliant. That Mayweather actually threw more punches in the fight is pretty telling. I do think the referee was way too lenient with Mayweather's holding early on.

[PaulWinch again]

Is Feddie Roach ill, he don't look to good for 55

He has Parkinson's.

[usav]

Is Feddie Roach ill, he don't look to good for 55

He has Parkinson's.

I thought that was well known.

[David_Nab]

Pac says he hurt his shoulder prior to fight ,rehurt it in round 3 and it effected his performance ..

Mayweather is good at what he does but he is not at all exciting and I think after all the hype its not a match that will be remember fondly and hasn't done anything for the popularity of the sport.

[dave.woodhall]

Horrible so called sport with two people involved in violence and millions applauding. Tut tut. Ban boxing!

Why? Nobody boxes against their will.

[tomd2103]

Pac says he hurt his shoulder prior to fight ,rehurt it in round 3 and it effected his performance ..

Mayweather is good at what he does but he is not at all exciting and I think after all the hype its not a match that will be remember fondly and hasn't done anything for the popularity of the sport.

Mayweather is undoubtedly a brilliant boxer, but his style in the ring and personality out of it will probably mean he will not be mentioned alongside the genuine greats such as Ali.