Boxing Academics

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 18 Feb 2008, 08:52

I was recently doing some research into academics within Boxing or not even academics as such but Boxer's doing degrees both current and past or looking to progress through the higher education system. Nathan Clevery i believe is doing pure Maths at Cardiff Uni and Martin Lindsay studied at the Ulster University. Juan Diaz i think is doing criminal law in Texas and Matthew Macklin if i am correct was a year or so into a degree.

Anybody know of any other additions to this auspicious field? Thanks for any responses.

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 18 Feb 2008, 09:15

They always waffle about MAB being a law student.

And of course Aled Jones, sorry I mean Nicky Piper, is a member of mensa.

the patriot · Post by **the patriot** » 18 Feb 2008, 09:17

DavidPayne wrote:And of course Aled Jones, sorry I mean Nicky Piper, is a member of mensa.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 18 Feb 2008, 09:19

steve689 wrote:I was recently doing some research into academics within Boxing or not even academics as such but Boxer's doing degrees both current and past or looking to progress through the higher education system. Nathan Clevery i believe is doing pure Maths at Cardiff Uni and Martin Lindsay studied at the Ulster University. Juan Diaz i think is doing criminal law in Texas and Matthew Macklin if i am correct was a year or so into a degree.

Anybody know of any other additions to this auspicious field? Thanks for any responses.

Macklin was barely past freshers week at Cov in a law degree when Warren made him an offer to turn pro if my memory serves me.

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 18 Feb 2008, 09:33

He was going to go back to his course I believe, presumably prior to him jet setting off to the US to train though?

What does his little brother do? Is he an Amateur or... ?

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 18 Feb 2008, 09:39

i cant think of the fellas name but a Maloney prospect is doing a degree i think

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 18 Feb 2008, 09:41

Jamie Moore has an honourary degree in sports science, or something similar!

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 18 Feb 2008, 10:11

Wales wrote:Is he an Amateur?

Yes

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 18 Feb 2008, 10:52

Klitchsko's, James Bonecrusher Smith

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 18 Feb 2008, 11:09

Thanks lads, all good stuff.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 18 Feb 2008, 11:10

Terry D wrote:Big Aud' has a degree of caution.

I think it's a Masters he has in that

chesh · Post by **chesh** » 18 Feb 2008, 11:22

Doesn't Carl Froch have a degree?

Podmore_Birmingham · Post by **Podmore_Birmingham** » 18 Feb 2008, 11:36

chesh wrote:Doesn't Carl Froch have a degree?

He has a HND from Loughborough University.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 18 Feb 2008, 11:38

MatthewS wrote:i cant think of the fellas name but a Maloney prospect is doing a degree i think

Akaash Bhatia

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 18 Feb 2008, 11:41

In terms of world class fighters Juan Diaz the 'Baby Bull' is at uni in Houston I believe.

jim wright · Post by **jim wright** » 19 Feb 2008, 13:33

Ingle fighter Adam Kelly is studying architectural technology at Sheffield Hallam I believe.

I think Vit Klitsko has got a PHD in some sport related science.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 19 Feb 2008, 14:29

jim wright wrote:Ingle fighter Adam Kelly is studying architectural technology at Sheffield Hallam I believe.

I think Vit Klitsko has got a PHD in some sport related science.

Yeah, and I think Wlad has an Msc.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 19 Feb 2008, 14:38

stujones wrote:
jim wright wrote:Ingle fighter Adam Kelly is studying architectural technology at Sheffield Hallam I believe.

I think Vit Klitsko has got a PHD in some sport related science.
Yeah, and I think Wlad has an Msc.

I think that's why they call him "Dr Hammer", don't they?

jim wright · Post by **jim wright** » 19 Feb 2008, 14:41

stujones wrote:
jim wright wrote:Ingle fighter Adam Kelly is studying architectural technology at Sheffield Hallam I believe.

I think Vit Klitsko has got a PHD in some sport related science.
Yeah, and I think Wlad has an Msc.

How is your doctoral thesis coming along stu?

E · Post by E » 19 Feb 2008, 15:25

Gene TUnney may not have had an academic degree but was one of the most cerebral champs. His son was a senator I believe.

tonyevs · Post by **tonyevs** » 19 Feb 2008, 16:07

E wrote:Gene TUnney may not have had an academic degree but was one of the most cerebral champs. His son was a senator I believe.

And his daughter a murderer

Scrap · Post by **Scrap** » 19 Feb 2008, 17:43

tonyevs, never knew that please tell us more, why and who thanks

Coco · Post by **Coco** » 19 Feb 2008, 18:22

http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?hu ... &cat=boxer

I have a degree in history and politics from Swansea University, went pro in my second year, paid for my studies.

It was a proper degree too, not from one of these dodgy polytechnics where you only need NVQ's to get in

E · Post by E » 19 Feb 2008, 18:57

Coco wrote:http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?hu ... &cat=boxer

I have a degree in history and politics from Swansea University, went pro in my second year, paid for my studies.

It was a proper degree too, not from one of these dodgy polytechnics where you only need NVQ's to get in

Well done mate.

Don't mean too be facetious - but are you still 'too cute' after 42 losses?

E · Post by E » 19 Feb 2008, 18:59

tonyevs wrote:
E wrote:Gene TUnney may not have had an academic degree but was one of the most cerebral champs. His son was a senator I believe.
And his daughter a murderer

Damn I never knew that...... I have been meaning to read the recent book on Tunney for a bit - got it Christmas before last

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