Hope it happens, but not so sure it does.
Brook looked in great shape at 160 and he was nearly 170 at the IBF check weigh in the following morning, and he looked solid. It going to take an awful lot out of him to make 147lbs again. He must be walking around at 180lbs plus.
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- 11 Sep 2016, 13:09
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: Brook vs Khan in 2017 ?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 857
- 11 Sep 2016, 13:03
- Forum: Current Scene
- Topic: Mayweather vs GGG 154/160.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 293
Mayweather vs GGG 154/160.
Chances of Floyd coming back for fight NO.50 to face Golovkin?
GGG has said Floyd is the only guy he'd drop to 154 for...
GGG has said Floyd is the only guy he'd drop to 154 for...
- 11 Sep 2016, 13:01
- Forum: Current Scene
- Topic: Brook V Cotto @ 154
- Replies: 8
- Views: 487
Re: Brook V Cotto @ 154
Read somewhere that Cotto has it in his latest contract (presumably with Roc Nation) he has to receive a minumum of $15,000,000 for his next fight. Would a fight with Brook allow Cotto to receive that sort of sum?
- 11 Sep 2016, 12:58
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: Did Dominic Ingle make the correct decision ?
- Replies: 184
- Views: 6094
Re: Did Dominic Ingle make the correct decision ?
Yes, he did. People should remember, Brendan Ingle was with Gerald McClellan the night he fought Benn. Taking the above into account, the Ingles are about as qualified as anyone to know the dangers of our beloved sport. Antonio Margarito suffered a similar injury when he fought Pacquiao, and his dop...
- 23 Sep 2014, 18:39
- Forum: Boxing History
- Topic: Mike Tysons legacy?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1479
Re: Mike Tysons legacy?
Witherspoon got bombed out by Smith in less than 3 minutes. That effectively, ended any realistic chance of Tyson-Witherspoon happening.
- 20 Sep 2014, 17:56
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: Glenn McCrory back on Ringside
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1048
Re: Glenn McCrory back on Ringside
Stick Mike Tyson on there! There would be no better commentator.Eddy wrote:Stick Nigel Benn on the show FFS. Or a pundit slot, no, they'd rather have Nicky Piper! Give Bruno a go!
- 04 Sep 2014, 12:58
- Forum: Current Scene
- Topic: Youngest combined age of boxer/trainer to win a world title
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1609
Re: Youngest combined age of boxer/trainer to win a world title
tiny_acres wrote:That is a good shout out.Rocky Balboa wrote:Tyson was 20. Pretty sure Rooney was 30/31.
Cheers, mate.
It would be interesting to know if any fighter/trainer did it at a younger age (combined) than Tyson & Rooney...
- 03 Sep 2014, 19:16
- Forum: Current Scene
- Topic: Youngest combined age of boxer/trainer to win a world title
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1609
Re: Youngest combined age of boxer/trainer to win a world title
Tyson was 20. Pretty sure Rooney was 30/31.
- 25 Aug 2014, 18:55
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: Froch v Calzaghe
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1553
Re: Froch v Calzaghe
Calzaghe way past his peak beat B-Hop. Says it all, no contest. Watched the fight twice & Bernard was the winner, in my view. It was a person goes for though, in all honesty. Busiest or less busy but more effective. Had there been a rematch, Hopkins would have made sure second time around. Look...
- 15 Aug 2014, 09:18
- Forum: Boxing History
- Topic: Alex Stewart v.Corrie Sanders
- Replies: 2
- Views: 181
Re: Alex Stewart v.Corrie Sanders
The Stewart who gave Evander Holyfield all he could handle in 1989 would have, in my opinion, beaten any version of Sanders.
- 31 Jul 2014, 19:52
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: who is britains greatest trainer ?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 2439
Re: who is britains greatest trainer ?
It's alarming that there has not been one single mention of the late, great George Francis.
- 27 Jul 2014, 09:30
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: KOTV last night: Lennox- Lewis vs. Weaver
- Replies: 125
- Views: 3858
Re: KOTV last night: Lennox- Lewis vs. Weaver
The debate about "Tyson avoiding Lewis, Lewis avoiding Tyson", has been done to death. However, the nearest the fight got to being made was after Tyson beat Bruno in March 96'. In his book, "No Baloney", Frank Maloney states, "An offer of $10,000,000 was laid on the table f...
- 27 Jul 2014, 09:16
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: KOTV last night: Lennox- Lewis vs. Weaver
- Replies: 125
- Views: 3858
Re: KOTV last night: Lennox- Lewis vs. Weaver
I disagree, Tyson had a rock solid chin and a heart of a Lion. And he proved it when going toe to toe with Ruddock, Bruno etc. Tyson was never sparked by a single shot in any of his losses. And in each of his losses he went out on his shield. Lewis on the other hand never got to show us his fightin...
- 13 Nov 2013, 09:47
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: Things casual fans say that irritate you ...
- Replies: 62
- Views: 2393
Re: Things casual fans say that irritate you ...
Casual, uninformed fan; "Tyson was just a bully. Just a slugger. Not a boxer"...
- 03 Jun 2013, 09:54
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: murray to 168?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 546
Re: murray to 168?
Not surprised as he weighed around 12st 10lbs in the ring against Martinez.
- 26 May 2013, 06:03
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: Froch options
- Replies: 63
- Views: 1739
Re: Froch options
Hopkins
- 26 May 2013, 06:02
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: What Next for The Cobra
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1640
Re: What Next for The Cobra
Hopkins has expressed his eagerness to fight Froch & has said he'd travel to the UK. Carl said it would need to be at a catch weight, so I say make it at 172/173lbs & it's on.
Froch got hit a great deal last night, so Bernard must fancy his chances.
Froch got hit a great deal last night, so Bernard must fancy his chances.
- 11 Feb 2013, 20:43
- Forum: Boxing History
- Topic: 23 years ago!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 241
23 years ago!
February 11th, 1990. It still remains THE most shocking & unforeseen Ending to a sporting event in history. Buster Douglas, a 42/1 underdog, socks the world & becomes HW Champion of the world. I was only 5 at the time, but it broke my heart! My childhood hero, Mike Tyson, was battered. Anyon...
- 10 Feb 2013, 20:25
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: If Frampton v Quigg happened next who wins ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 652
Re: If Frampton v Quigg happened next who wins ?
Anyone have any clue as to hw much Quigg has to drain to make weight? He looks absolutely huge compared to most and that will surely bite him in the arse eventually? On the other hand Frampton seems quite average in size at the weight, but clearly has the speed of hand and foot not many others do. ...
- 01 Feb 2013, 21:38
- Forum: Boxing History
- Topic: David Haye in the 1980s Heavyweight scene?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 990
Re: David Haye in the 1980s Heavyweight scene?
I actually think that Haye would do well in the 80s, he would've definitely won a World title somewhere down the line. Though I don't give him much chance against the Mike Tyson who arrived towards the end of the decade. Tyson who arrived on the scene would have iced Haye in the first! Imagine that...
- 01 Feb 2013, 21:20
- Forum: Boxing History
- Topic: David Haye in the 1980s Heavyweight scene?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 990
Re: David Haye in the 1980s Heavyweight scene?
I actually think that Haye would do well in the 80s, he would've definitely won a World title somewhere down the line. Though I don't give him much chance against the Mike Tyson who arrived towards the end of the decade. Tyson who arrived on the scene would have iced Haye in the first! Imagine that...
- 27 Dec 2012, 22:52
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: Whats the problem with Joe Gallagher?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2501
Re: Whats the problem with Joe Gallagher?
What would Kayes ulterior motive be? I've heard he doesn't even take a fee from a fighter when helping them?...hurlock wrote:Kerry Kayes seems a gent & has fell out with Gallagher but at the same time there is enough ground to say Kayes has an auterior motive
- 22 Dec 2012, 21:52
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: Lewis v Rahman II
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1525
Re: Lewis v Rahman II
Bruno's purse was £4,000,000. Tyson's was $30,000,000 for the rematch. Yes Bruno was the champ, but Tyson was the BIG draw. He was doing massive PPV ratings at the time.
- 18 Dec 2012, 21:51
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: A letter from Emanuel Steward
- Replies: 13
- Views: 862
Re: A letter from Emanuel Steward
Best piece of writing I've read in a long time.
Sanchez would beat Armstrong @ 126.
Sanchez would beat Armstrong @ 126.
- 09 Dec 2012, 15:45
- Forum: British & Irish
- Topic: Who wants Pacquaio v Marquez 5 ?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 1017
Re: Who wants Pacquaio v Marquez 5 ?
JMM would spark Khan!G0mez wrote:It's not about money for the fighters anymore, but it is for their managers.
I'd prefer Marquez vs Khan.