James Hare

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 02 Jan 2008, 13:13

He had a good little run. Anybody know what he's up to now?

WildWaylon · Post by **WildWaylon** » 02 Jan 2008, 13:52

Retired I think - James was one of my favourites and his big chance came when he fought Barnes for the British title - Very exciting had a decent KO record but sadly only a good domestic level fighter - Hes only 32 this year but was definately in decline the last time I saw him fight - I dont think James is short of a bob or two - He comes from a pretty well off family so he should be alright financially - I wish him well whatever he is doing now, and thank him for some great entertainment.

Twinkle Toes · Post by **Twinkle Toes** » 02 Jan 2008, 13:58

Wondered the same thing -I found a small piece where it said he was training to be a shop fitter.

There was also some small snippets that gave me the impression he had lost his desire to fight - It mentioned he hasn't been in the gym since his last fight, a 6 round points loss.

I remember him losing to Rivera - It was his 5th fight in 2003, and a lot was made about how he had taken too many fights that year, and that it played a big part in the stoppage loss to Rivera. Not so sure myself.

It was a bit of a surprise to me when he lost to Barnes as badly as he did though.

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 02 Jan 2008, 14:01

especially with the poor form from barnes since...

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 02 Jan 2008, 14:41

Didn't he get stopped earlier this year by Robert Lloyd Taylor in a mini comeback and then jack it in?

sweetscience · Post by **sweetscience** » 02 Jan 2008, 14:56

used to enjoy his fights

he is a good lad also, met him in Gran Canaria when he was commonwealth champ

WildWaylon · Post by **WildWaylon** » 02 Jan 2008, 17:10

steve689 wrote:Didn't he get stopped earlier this year by Robert Lloyd Taylor in a mini comeback and then jack it in?

Yes you are right, York hall undercard, I think - A fight he would have won easily earlier on - He looked awful that night.

jimmy the gent · Post by **jimmy the gent** » 02 Jan 2008, 18:03

WildWaylon wrote:
steve689 wrote:Didn't he get stopped earlier this year by Robert Lloyd Taylor in a mini comeback and then jack it in?
Yes you are right, York hall undercard, I think - A fight he would have won easily earlier on - He looked awful that night.

pretty sure it was points.

WildWaylon · Post by **WildWaylon** » 02 Jan 2008, 18:13

jimmy the gent wrote:
WildWaylon wrote:
steve689 wrote:Didn't he get stopped earlier this year by Robert Lloyd Taylor in a mini comeback and then jack it in?
Yes you are right, York hall undercard, I think - A fight he would have won easily earlier on - He looked awful that night.
pretty sure it was points.

Cant remember now, and not going to lock horns with you on this one

- All I remember was James didnt have his heart in it.

sweetscience · Post by **sweetscience** » 02 Jan 2008, 18:48

billy bessey wrote:
WildWaylon wrote:
jimmy the gent wrote: pretty sure it was points.
Cant remember now, and not going to lock horns with you on this one - All I remember was James didnt have his heart in it.
57-58 points

he just started too slow, given 2 more rounds he would have won

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 03 Jan 2008, 14:34

You are right it was points, i was confused, maybe he got dropped or something? Hare was a good fighter in his day although i think the 5 fights in one year culminating in a bout with Rivera burned him out.

Southpaw Stylist · Post by **Southpaw Stylist** » 04 Jan 2008, 00:09

AVERAGE AT BEST.

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 04 Jan 2008, 11:16

Good domestic pro. Spoke to him once ahead of Barnes fight. Nice fella.