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by ed robinson
01 Apr 2025, 12:39
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: biggest gap between family members
Replies: 31
Views: 1692

Re: biggest gap between family members

Henry Cooper and his identical twin brother George (boxed as Jim) didn't enjoy the same success, despite the shared genes.
by ed robinson
15 Mar 2015, 03:40
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Where can I get a copy of the a.b.a finals from?
Replies: 4
Views: 336

Re: Where can I get a copy of the a.b.a finals from?

Day off tomorrow but will check if we've got it when I'm back in the office on Tuesday.
by ed robinson
15 Jan 2015, 10:50
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Butler Vs. Tete / Abril Vs. Mathews question
Replies: 18
Views: 670

Re: Butler Vs. Tete / Abril Vs. Mathews question

Going even further back, to 1992, Manning Galloway v Pat Barrett plus Tyrone Booze v Derek Angol
by ed robinson
20 Oct 2014, 15:34
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Other than Jamie Moore.......
Replies: 50
Views: 2034

Re: Other than Jamie Moore.......

Clinton's a good call Bob. Steve Roberts, Shea Neary, Michael Gomez, Gary Mason all spring to mind.
by ed robinson
18 Aug 2014, 04:04
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Matchroom land on their feet again
Replies: 27
Views: 1172

Re: Matchroom land on their feet again

I expect Paul Butler to get a Super-Flyweight shot before the end of the year.
by ed robinson
23 Jun 2014, 13:28
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: One boxer you would love to chat with...........
Replies: 54
Views: 2281

Re: One boxer you would love to chat with...........

Eddie Futch for me. Made his name as a trainer but was an outstanding amateur who couldn't turn pro due to medical reasons. Seemed a lovely guy and a fascinating character who guided great fighters for so many decades.
by ed robinson
06 Jan 2014, 16:10
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: best ko by a non puncher
Replies: 54
Views: 1693

Re: best ko by a non puncher

Not a KO but perhaps biggest shock shot by a non puncher I've seen was Barry Jones, who no stoppages to his name, dropping Acelino Freitas.
by ed robinson
06 Jan 2014, 15:59
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: best ko by a non puncher
Replies: 54
Views: 1693

Re: best ko by a non puncher

Ali v Liston 2 - if legit...
by ed robinson
06 Jan 2014, 15:35
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: best ko by a non puncher
Replies: 54
Views: 1693

Re: best ko by a non puncher

I remember being shocked that Calvin Grove knocked out Jeff Fenech with one shot.
by ed robinson
01 Oct 2013, 17:39
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Open question to Sky TV staff before next Saturday's show
Replies: 45
Views: 1687

Re: Open question to Sky TV staff before next Saturday's show

The producer confirmed that no one working for Sky will give away the Klitschko result on our Saturday show. On another note, I saw Dereck Chisora at Dean's funeral today and he is indeed hoping to be in Wlad's dressing room on the night. Del Boy says that he'll be examining Wlad's hand wraps on beh...
by ed robinson
30 Sep 2013, 06:54
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Open question to Sky TV staff before next Saturday's show
Replies: 45
Views: 1687

Re: Open question to Sky TV staff before next Saturday's show

I'm not in the office today but I will check tomorrow and get back to you
by ed robinson
13 Sep 2013, 13:09
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Dean Powell
Replies: 200
Views: 10771

Re: Dean Powell

I don't think Dean was really himself on camera in interviews. He was perhaps too aware of what he was saying and didn't want to upset anyone. In the corner he was great - clear, insightful and forceful. He knew when he was needed and when he wasn't. Very much in the Dennie Mancini mould. Although i...
by ed robinson
11 Sep 2013, 02:25
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Question for Ed Robinson
Replies: 28
Views: 1038

Re: Question for Ed Robinson

I really don't know the answer to be honest but could ask today in the office. Every fight recorded has different audio tracks and some are free of commentary so that we can edit with them in the future. Not sure if it could be done from a technical point of view or, if it could, the demand would ju...
by ed robinson
08 Aug 2013, 16:11
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Decent boxers turned Journeymen?
Replies: 95
Views: 4129

Re: Decent boxers turned Journeymen?

When I read the thread title, Johnny Melfah is the first name I thought of. Hard as nails amateur, stopped by Herol Graham for the British title and then seemed to settle into a role. Ended up with a half and half record but was much better than that.
by ed robinson
16 Jul 2013, 16:38
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: my fight against joe elfidh
Replies: 27
Views: 1036

Re: my fight against joe elfidh

Text book right hand counter to the jab
by ed robinson
13 Mar 2013, 17:31
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Boxing and nerves.
Replies: 25
Views: 1083

Re: Boxing and nerves.

I always needed a nervous pee as soon as the gloves and protector went on. Then another. Awkward with gloves on. Been around a lot of fighters just before they boxed, Lennox and Howard Eastman would have a kip - no idea how. David Haye never seemed anxious at all, just excited. Ricky Hatton's mood w...
by ed robinson
02 Mar 2013, 08:35
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Lion hearts v Ukraine ??
Replies: 17
Views: 435

Re: Lion hearts v Ukraine ??

It's actually scored like pro boxing with mostly 10-9 rounds. It basically IS pro boxing! Maxwell did incredibly well just to be competitive.
by ed robinson
05 Feb 2013, 19:28
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Who is/who should Froch spar ahead of the Kessler Fight
Replies: 11
Views: 657

Re: Who is/who should Froch spar ahead of the Kessler Fight

At the London press conference, Robert McCracken mentioned Bellew as being ideal
by ed robinson
19 Dec 2012, 06:13
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Longest run of KO wins
Replies: 23
Views: 1207

Re: Longest run of KO wins

He only made it to 19 straight ko's before he got stopped himself but back in the late 80's Engels Pedroza was getting a lot of hype for his knock out streak. I remember reading the American mags and thinking he sounded like the second coming. Then he got found out...
by ed robinson
06 Sep 2012, 16:42
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: How To Box - Ringside Special
Replies: 20
Views: 982

Re: How To Box - Ringside Special

I'm told that the How To Box show is definitely on again - SS2 midday this Monday....

Jessi, you don't realise just how big Pricey is until you see him next to a tall light-heavy like Bellew.
by ed robinson
05 Sep 2012, 07:41
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: How To Box - Ringside Special
Replies: 20
Views: 982

Re: How To Box - Ringside Special

Sorry, after all that it was bumped because of rain at the US Open. I think they'll re-schedule and I'll let you know. The Froch show will also go out again - although maybe not until the week of the Mack fight. Zero, I think Carl and Joe met up by chance at the WBC organised 'Champions' event in Ca...
by ed robinson
04 Sep 2012, 16:40
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Pro Box North East next show
Replies: 5
Views: 220

Re: Pro Box North East next show

I think Martin Ward could be the most under appreciated fighter in Britain, a real talent.
by ed robinson
04 Sep 2012, 16:29
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: How To Box - Ringside Special
Replies: 20
Views: 982

Re: How To Box - Ringside Special

Matt, I'll ask about the Froch special in the office tomorrow and let you know. Froch was incredible that night but, personally, I wasn't convinced that he'd do it during the week. I thought that he struggled with the southpaw stance of Fred Evans in sparring and seemed more concerned with the state...
by ed robinson
04 Sep 2012, 11:01
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: How To Box - Ringside Special
Replies: 20
Views: 982

How To Box - Ringside Special

Hi All, I'm loathe to come on here to publicise Sky shows but just wanted to say that the Ringside Special on 'How To Box' is repeated tonight on SS2 at 10 p.m. It went out in the middle of August but I'm not sure how many will have seen it during the closed season. It's a bit of fun, lots of big na...
by ed robinson
31 Aug 2012, 14:29
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Ricky Burns
Replies: 190
Views: 7456

Re: Ricky Burns

I watched Ricky train before the Johanneson fight. He looked massive for the weight and very fit but I was also really struck by how raw he was. No disrespect to his previous trainer but Ricky appeared largely self taught and almost unrecognisable from the complete boxer he is now. Fighters do chang...