Who next for Geale?

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 04 Feb 2008, 22:48

My point is that he should move forward, rather than get into the rut of fighting the same locals and has-beens. Too many Australian fighters have taken the easy path and not taken the main chance. Boxing is a hard game, but if you don't aim at the top fighters, you go nowhere. As for his being humble, humility is a very over rated quality in a boxer. Humble fighters tend to believe the clowns who keep telling them they are going to go nowhere. All the experts said Cassius Clay could not beat Sonny Liston. He knew he could beat him and proved them wrong.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

toppity · Post by **toppity** » 05 Feb 2008, 00:25

I understand the hard nosed approach, but it’s not the only path. I also don't think he should wait around Australia any longer (unless to fight Soliman). But even if he could get the fight/s, to go hell for leather at a Pavlik or Taylor is not right for him at the moment.

About being humble, I disagree. How you conduct yourself outside the ring has nothing to do with what goes on in the ring. Being humble doesn't make you a fool either. People are lead because they are either fools or naive, not humble. Being humble didn’t seem to harm Kostya’s career.

Venture all you want, just plan the trip.

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 05 Feb 2008, 01:11

I am not talking Pavlik or Taylor, but Geale should be after some genuine contenders.

p4p1 · Post by **p4p1** » 05 Feb 2008, 03:05

i agreee with that but i also think he should give dawson a rematch later this year

Xolento · Post by **Xolento** » 05 Feb 2008, 20:30

toppity wrote:I understand the hard nosed approach, but it’s not the only path. I also don't think he should wait around Australia any longer (unless to fight Soliman). But even if he could get the fight/s, to go hell for leather at a Pavlik or Taylor is not right for him at the moment.

About being humble, I disagree. How you conduct yourself outside the ring has nothing to do with what goes on in the ring. Being humble doesn't make you a fool either. People are lead because they are either fools or naive, not humble. Being humble didn’t seem to harm Kostya’s career.

Venture all you want, just plan the trip.

Here Here, well put !

Marlin · Post by **Marlin** » 06 Feb 2008, 01:18

Does Jamie Pittman still have the WBF belf?

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 08 Feb 2008, 06:20

Which one? They usually have about three WBF belts for each weight division at the same time.

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 08 Feb 2008, 17:24

Latest is that Masoe and Gare are fighting for the "vacant" WBF title in south Africa. Masoe is a former WBA champ, but is now 41 and has not done much lately, Gare is 32 and has never done much.
WBF. What a Bloody Farce.

Marlin · Post by **Marlin** » 09 Feb 2008, 02:11

So not much chance of a IBO WBF unification bout then...

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 10 Feb 2008, 00:16

Marlin wrote:So not much chance of a IBO WBF unification bout then...

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 17 Feb 2008, 05:01

If Pittman beats Sturm we could have a unification fight.

Hounddawg · Post by **Hounddawg** » 08 Mar 2008, 10:40

convict wrote:I think he should have 2 or 3 more fights here in Aus against local fighters like Taylor, Bennet and Crampton.

That's smart, best way for geale to fix his few floors.
These opponents are not world class but are ex contenders and fringe boxers.

He's young, another year in Australia with some strong opponents, not Phillipino's but all 3 of the afore mentioned opponents before taking on the world,

I for one don't want to see another repeat of Taylor/Mosely.
Geale has beaten Dawson Great!, Dawson has beaten 1 name only, too early to expect him to go fight oversee'.

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 09 Mar 2008, 01:29

Filipinos? A 73 kg Filipino is bloody big!

Hounddawg · Post by **Hounddawg** » 11 Mar 2008, 07:05

Brute wrote:Filipinos? A 73 kg Filipino is bloody big!

Sorry Mate slight exageration; but lets see who geale has beat in his last 7 fights excluding Dawson:

Lee Oti (NZ) Twice
Parkpoom Jangphonak (Thai)
Somchai Chimlum (Thai)
Nonoy Gonzales (Philipines) Big Philipino!
Timo Masua (somoa)
Sonny Michael Angelo (Bolivia) Lunatic

The Quote shouldn't read Philipino's, it should read, anyone who wants to come to Australia free and get your ass kicked.

Forget Asia & Pacific islands thier are limited Middleweights there.
Australia Has some good middleweights at present and he should jump at the chance to hone up on his craft by challenging them.

And to add to that list; Junior Talipeau and Peter Metrevski Jnr.

Lowie · Post by **Lowie** » 13 Mar 2008, 00:37

Anyone know where I can get a copy of geale/dawson fight?

Xolento · Post by **Xolento** » 16 Mar 2008, 22:10

Lowie wrote:Anyone know where I can get a copy of geale/dawson fight?

contact his gym

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 17 Mar 2008, 05:09

Hounddog wrote:
Brute wrote:Filipinos? A 73 kg Filipino is bloody big!
Sorry Mate slight exageration; but lets see who geale has beat in his last 7 fights excluding Dawson:

Lee Oti (NZ) Twice
Parkpoom Jangphonak (Thai)
Somchai Chimlum (Thai)
Nonoy Gonzales (Philipines) Big Philipino!
Timo Masua (somoa)
Sonny Michael Angelo (Bolivia) Lunatic

The Quote shouldn't read Philipino's, it should read, anyone who wants to come to Australia free and get your ass kicked.

Forget Asia & Pacific islands thier are limited Middleweights there.
Australia Has some good middleweights at present and he should jump at the chance to hone up on his craft by challenging them.

And to add to that list; Junior Talipeau and Peter Metrevski Jnr.

About the only great Filipino Middleweight I know of was Ceferino Garcia, who took the NYSAC World Middleweight Title from Fred Apostoli in 1939 and lost it to Ken Overlin in 1940. In between he fought a draw with Henry "Homicide Hank" Armstrong.

Xolento · Post by **Xolento** » 18 Mar 2008, 21:49

still no word on his next fight, Tassie looking doubtfull

Hounddawg · Post by **Hounddawg** » 19 Mar 2008, 13:24

Xolento wrote:still no word on his next fight, Tassie looking doubtfull

I've just read in Aussiebox.com (artical, Australia p4p list) that Shannon Taylor in May, however no date or venue confirmed.

this is exceptable providing he backs up with a fight against Crampton,
or bennett quickly.

Hounddawg · Post by **Hounddawg** » 19 Mar 2008, 13:31

Brute wrote:
Hounddog wrote:
Brute wrote:Filipinos? A 73 kg Filipino is bloody big!
Sorry Mate slight exageration; but lets see who geale has beat in his last 7 fights excluding Dawson:

Lee Oti (NZ) Twice
Parkpoom Jangphonak (Thai)
Somchai Chimlum (Thai)
Nonoy Gonzales (Philipines) Big Philipino!
Timo Masua (somoa)
Sonny Michael Angelo (Bolivia) Lunatic

The Quote shouldn't read Philipino's, it should read, anyone who wants to come to Australia free and get your ass kicked.

Forget Asia & Pacific islands thier are limited Middleweights there.
Australia Has some good middleweights at present and he should jump at the chance to hone up on his craft by challenging them.

And to add to that list; Junior Talipeau and Peter Metrevski Jnr.
About the only great Filipino Middleweight I know of was Ceferino Garcia, who took the NYSAC World Middleweight Title from Fred Apostoli in 1939 and lost it to Ken Overlin in 1940. In between he fought a draw with Henry "Homicide Hank" Armstrong.

A bit before my time, but i'll take your word for it. I tend to agree thier arn't alot of talented middleweights in the philipines, i was just highlighting aussie boxers are a far better tuneup for geale to take on the world.

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 24 Mar 2008, 07:05

Hounddog wrote:
convict wrote:I think he should have 2 or 3 more fights here in Aus against local fighters like Taylor, Bennet and Crampton.

That's smart, best way for geale to fix his few floors.
These opponents are not world class but are ex contenders and fringe boxers.

He's young, another year in Australia with some strong opponents, not Phillipino's but all 3 of the afore mentioned opponents before taking on the world,

I for one don't want to see another repeat of Taylor/Mosely.
Geale has beaten Dawson Great!, Dawson has beaten 1 name only, too early to expect him to go fight oversee'.

Floors? Do you think he is a few stories short, or do you mean "flaws"? I also think you mean "to fight overseas."

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 24 Mar 2008, 08:49

Surprised only 1 person has brought up 25 yo unbeaten Brit Darren Barker!

Barker is a big middleweight prospect in England - maybe it's too early to throw in 2 prospects like this. But being Australian he could be eligible for a shot at Barker's Commonwealth title. Would be one heck of a good matchup and Barker's promoter Hennessy seems to like putting on competitive fights...

What does Geale fight like? Boxer? Slugger?

Marlin · Post by **Marlin** » 24 Mar 2008, 17:42

Autobarn wrote:What does Geale fight like? Boxer? Slugger?

Definitely boxer, he has good skills but isn't heavy on power.

p4p1 · Post by **p4p1** » 24 Mar 2008, 20:20

Marlin wrote:
Autobarn wrote:What does Geale fight like? Boxer? Slugger?
Definitely boxer, he has good skills but isn't heavy on power.

i have asked dom devanna and daniel dawson about geales power and they have both said he is acurate and well timed but there is not much power there

El Raincoat · Post by **El Raincoat** » 30 Mar 2008, 18:58

Autobarn wrote:Surprised only 1 person has brought up 25 yo unbeaten Brit Darren Barker!

Barker is a big middleweight prospect in England - maybe it's too early to throw in 2 prospects like this. But being Australian he could be eligible for a shot at Barker's Commonwealth title. Would be one heck of a good matchup and Barker's promoter Hennessy seems to like putting on competitive fights...

What does Geale fight like? Boxer? Slugger?

I really rate Barker have been impressed with him since i saw him beat Crampton. It would be a great match up.

Is it to big a fight for the Commonwealth title though? Winner would be knocking on the door of the top 10 at 160 if they fought.

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