Misleading us lowly posters you *** lolSettle down guy`s,who said anything Khan?
I was talkin about Rick Goddins! lol.
Oisin Fagan V Andy Murray in the pipelines
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slapbangwhallop
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Well I have mentioned six or seven possibly opponents - what do you think of them?reesy wrote:
Settle down guy`s,who said anything Khan?
I was talkin about Rick Goddins! lol.
TBH I havent been overly impressed with Murray but I have to say I have seen a marked improvement in the last fight against Marcado - fair enough Marcado was looking for an exit route faster than a Dublin fireman but thats because he was caught with a couple of overhand rights that shuck his Brazilian boots to the sole - pity the amateur dramatics overshadowed the really good work Andy did in the early part of the round.
Heres a list of possible oppoents again (Paddies first) -
Robbie Murray
Dean Byrne
Peter McDonagh
Michael Gomez
Craig Docherty
Barry Morrison
Ricky Burns
Scott Lawton
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ApolloCreed
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slapbangwhallop
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yip - nothing curious about it at all - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_LibertiesApolloCreed wrote:Good article!
I wouldn't say the bout is curiously named, The Liberties is an area in Dublin where both fighters are from.
Incidentally, it would have been one of the most deprved areas of the inner city for decades but has seen a lot of investment to improve it recently
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ApolloCreed
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Nice spotting Apollo, hadn't noticed that myself.ApolloCreed wrote:See there's a good bit of talk about Gary Woolcombe - Andy Murray actualy STOPPED him as an amateur!
Never mind Andy or Gary
what about Hyland v O'Hara ? What do you think? I have only seen a few videos of O'Hara, I have watched Hyland live a fair few times now and so far he has impressed me. My heart says Hyland my head says "don't know".PS/ If anyone still needs tickets to Saturdays fights in Dublin, let me know, I have tickets for sale in Belfast and Dublin at the minute.
Andy Murray's next fight
So does anyone know who Andy Murray will be fighting next?????
It's meant to be on in May some time so he must have an idea who's it's going to be.......
It's meant to be on in May some time so he must have an idea who's it's going to be.......
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ApolloCreed
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It’s on! Murray v Fagan, plus Macklin AND Dunne in action – should be the best night’s boxing in this country for a long time.
Very hard to call the Fagan-Murray bout, I think Murray will take it on points but it will without doubt be the toughest test of his career. The Cavan man has shown serious potential but for one reason or another (unfortunate stoppage v Gorman, ridiculous play acting by that last Brazilian) he hasn’t had a fight go the distance over eight or ten, while we all know Fagan will last.
The Dubliner is as tough as old boots, but Murray is sheer class. Great match up. Thoughts?
Very hard to call the Fagan-Murray bout, I think Murray will take it on points but it will without doubt be the toughest test of his career. The Cavan man has shown serious potential but for one reason or another (unfortunate stoppage v Gorman, ridiculous play acting by that last Brazilian) he hasn’t had a fight go the distance over eight or ten, while we all know Fagan will last.
The Dubliner is as tough as old boots, but Murray is sheer class. Great match up. Thoughts?
CAN NOT WAIT!!!!! Murray to put this man into retirement!!! Ok a little too extreme, I respect Fagan, I recently read a little bit about him and it was interesting stuff, but I still want the main man Murray to knock his socks off!
Yes Murray has never really been tested, no denying that but I feel he is technically good enough to control the fight and come out on top.
What a night of boxing!! I’m getting my tickets straight away. When are they on sale, this boxing night will be huge in Ireland…………..
Yes Murray has never really been tested, no denying that but I feel he is technically good enough to control the fight and come out on top.
What a night of boxing!! I’m getting my tickets straight away. When are they on sale, this boxing night will be huge in Ireland…………..
Hunky Dorys Fight Night - Magnificent Seven set for Summer Sizzler at the Stadium
The Best of the Fighting Irish are set to showcase their talents at Dublin’s National Stadium on July 12th on the next Hunky Dorys Fight Night. The Magnificent Seven of Bernard Dunne, Matthew Macklin, Andrew Murray, Oisin Fagan, Darren Corbett, Ian Tims and Keith Cresham will see action on what should prove a hot summers night of boxing at the National Stadium.
Dunne will headline the card in an International 10 round contest as he looks to take another step towards a world title shot. The Dubliner rebounded from last years European title defeat in Castlebar last month shedding the ring rust with a comprehensive win over former World Champion, Felix Machado.
The second 10 rounder on the card will see Matthew Macklin square off with Philadelphia danger man Willie “The Gladiator” Gibbs.
Following a career best display in comfortably outpointing former World Champion Yori Boy Campas in March Gibbs promises to be another step up in class for the Birmingham based Irishman.
Fight fans will also get an opportunity to compare the relative merits of Irish rivals Andrew Murray and Oisin Fagan on July 12th ahead of a possible Irish title showdown later this year.
Murray the reigning Irish Light Welterweight champ will look to extend his unbeaten record to 13 straight wins in a scheduled 10 rounder while Fagan, the previous incumbent of the Irish 10 stone title will also appear on the card as he builds towards regaining a belt that he never lost in the ring.
Add the return of big punching Belfast star Darren Corbett to the mix and appearances from unbeaten prospects Ian Tims and Keith Cresham and it all adds up to a mouth watering night of boxing for Irish fight fans.
Promoter Brian Peters believes it could be huge night in the careers of both Dunne and Macklin. “For Bernard there’s a possibility that we could bypass the European title and go for a World title. Rendall Munroe is the European Champion now and I’ve spoken to his promoter Frank Maloney and they’re not keen on coming to Ireland to fight Bernard.
“So with that being the case we need to look at other options and the most obvious one is to go for the world title. There’s no point hanging around at European level waiting for a fight that may not happen anyway.
“Bernard had a good win in Castlebar last month against a very decent opponent in Felix Machado and I’m sure if he can get another couple of wins likes that we’ll be knocking on the door of a world title shot. We can’t afford any slip ups but Bernard still needs to beat the kind of guys that can secure him a world ranking so this is a crucial period in his career.
“Matthew also has a big night ahead of him. He stepped up a level last time and did very well against Campas and Gibbs is definitely another step up again. He’s a big puncher and a really dangerous opponent but if Matthew gets past him it will create a few ripples Stateside because Gibbs is very much a known quantity over there.”
For Gibbs fighting certainly seems to be in the blood, the 32 year old is a cousin of Bernard Hopkins and like his cousin he has developed a ring persona. Hopkins calls himself the “Executioner” while Gibbs goes by the name of “The Gladiator” and enters the ring wearing a Gladiator’s mask.He’s backed up that particular moniker by compiling a professional record of 20 wins and 3 losses. Sixteen of those wins have come by stoppage so he can clearly punch but Macklin isn’t worried about his reputation.“I actually fought on his undercard in Philadelphia a few years back and after my fight I managed to see a few rounds of his fight. He’s a big strong guy but I didn’t see anything to frighten me.”
Despite his impressive win over Campas Macklin admits there were elements of his performance that he wasn’t happy with. “I suppose I’m my own worst critic but watching it back again afterwards I was probably too disciplined. I had said I wanted to get back to using my jab and my boxing skills but looking back at it now I think I overdid it against Campas. I probably over compensated for that and there were times when I probably should have stood my ground a little more.
“That’s something I can work on when I go back to Florida to work with Buddy McGirt again. I just need to strike a happy medium because while I want to get back to my boxing skills I don’t want to lose the intensity because I believe that’s one of the things that gives me an edge over the other guys out there.”
Tickets for the Hunky Dorys Fight Night priced from €50 go on sale from 9am tomorrow (Thursday, May 8th) from Ticketmaster.ie and all usual outlets.
The Best of the Fighting Irish are set to showcase their talents at Dublin’s National Stadium on July 12th on the next Hunky Dorys Fight Night. The Magnificent Seven of Bernard Dunne, Matthew Macklin, Andrew Murray, Oisin Fagan, Darren Corbett, Ian Tims and Keith Cresham will see action on what should prove a hot summers night of boxing at the National Stadium.
Dunne will headline the card in an International 10 round contest as he looks to take another step towards a world title shot. The Dubliner rebounded from last years European title defeat in Castlebar last month shedding the ring rust with a comprehensive win over former World Champion, Felix Machado.
The second 10 rounder on the card will see Matthew Macklin square off with Philadelphia danger man Willie “The Gladiator” Gibbs.
Following a career best display in comfortably outpointing former World Champion Yori Boy Campas in March Gibbs promises to be another step up in class for the Birmingham based Irishman.
Fight fans will also get an opportunity to compare the relative merits of Irish rivals Andrew Murray and Oisin Fagan on July 12th ahead of a possible Irish title showdown later this year.
Murray the reigning Irish Light Welterweight champ will look to extend his unbeaten record to 13 straight wins in a scheduled 10 rounder while Fagan, the previous incumbent of the Irish 10 stone title will also appear on the card as he builds towards regaining a belt that he never lost in the ring.
Add the return of big punching Belfast star Darren Corbett to the mix and appearances from unbeaten prospects Ian Tims and Keith Cresham and it all adds up to a mouth watering night of boxing for Irish fight fans.
Promoter Brian Peters believes it could be huge night in the careers of both Dunne and Macklin. “For Bernard there’s a possibility that we could bypass the European title and go for a World title. Rendall Munroe is the European Champion now and I’ve spoken to his promoter Frank Maloney and they’re not keen on coming to Ireland to fight Bernard.
“So with that being the case we need to look at other options and the most obvious one is to go for the world title. There’s no point hanging around at European level waiting for a fight that may not happen anyway.
“Bernard had a good win in Castlebar last month against a very decent opponent in Felix Machado and I’m sure if he can get another couple of wins likes that we’ll be knocking on the door of a world title shot. We can’t afford any slip ups but Bernard still needs to beat the kind of guys that can secure him a world ranking so this is a crucial period in his career.
“Matthew also has a big night ahead of him. He stepped up a level last time and did very well against Campas and Gibbs is definitely another step up again. He’s a big puncher and a really dangerous opponent but if Matthew gets past him it will create a few ripples Stateside because Gibbs is very much a known quantity over there.”
For Gibbs fighting certainly seems to be in the blood, the 32 year old is a cousin of Bernard Hopkins and like his cousin he has developed a ring persona. Hopkins calls himself the “Executioner” while Gibbs goes by the name of “The Gladiator” and enters the ring wearing a Gladiator’s mask.He’s backed up that particular moniker by compiling a professional record of 20 wins and 3 losses. Sixteen of those wins have come by stoppage so he can clearly punch but Macklin isn’t worried about his reputation.“I actually fought on his undercard in Philadelphia a few years back and after my fight I managed to see a few rounds of his fight. He’s a big strong guy but I didn’t see anything to frighten me.”
Despite his impressive win over Campas Macklin admits there were elements of his performance that he wasn’t happy with. “I suppose I’m my own worst critic but watching it back again afterwards I was probably too disciplined. I had said I wanted to get back to using my jab and my boxing skills but looking back at it now I think I overdid it against Campas. I probably over compensated for that and there were times when I probably should have stood my ground a little more.
“That’s something I can work on when I go back to Florida to work with Buddy McGirt again. I just need to strike a happy medium because while I want to get back to my boxing skills I don’t want to lose the intensity because I believe that’s one of the things that gives me an edge over the other guys out there.”
Tickets for the Hunky Dorys Fight Night priced from €50 go on sale from 9am tomorrow (Thursday, May 8th) from Ticketmaster.ie and all usual outlets.
Yeah, it's HYPE THING, to up the profiles of the two fighters in question. Although... even though Fagan is down to fight on the Dublin card, I heard it all depends on whether he gets this rematch with Kimbrough, which was supposed to be scheduled for ESPN Main Event 2nd July... but apparently Kinbrough's team have been looking for a way out and haven't sent the contract. However, I talked to Oisn the other night and it looks like he'll take on Murray in Oct- that's from the horses mouth. So, it's still a mouth-watering fight that will be huge in Dublin.
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slapbangwhallop
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how wrong you are Mc - Fagans gonna get ya, Fagans gonna get ya!!03mcgs0 wrote:CAN NOT WAIT!!!!! Murray to put this man into retirement!!! Ok a little too extreme, I respect Fagan, I recently read a little bit about him and it was interesting stuff, but I still want the main man Murray to knock his socks off!
Yes Murray has never really been tested, no denying that but I feel he is technically good enough to control the fight and come out on top.
What a night of boxing!! I’m getting my tickets straight away. When are they on sale, this boxing night will be huge in Ireland…………..
[quote="sligobhoy67"][quote="03mcgs0"]CAN NOT WAIT!!!!! Murray to put this man into retirement!!! Ok a little too extreme, I respect Fagan, I recently read a little bit about him and it was interesting stuff, but I still want the main man Murray to knock his socks off!
Yes Murray has never really been tested, no denying that but I feel he is technically good enough to control the fight and come out on top.
What a night of boxing!! I’m getting my tickets straight away. When are they on sale, this boxing night will be huge in Ireland…………..[/quote]
how wrong you are Mc - Fagans gonna get ya, Fagans gonna get ya!![/quote]
I'm sure a pro box like Fagan, a good pro that he is may i add would kill me!l!ol!!
I'm a Murray supporter (I don’t know the fella) and have followed his career from amateurs and pros and want the fella to do well. I always felt he never got the pro fights he deserved earlier in his career and feel he is making up for it now. I just feel he is technically good and against a good fighter like Fagan will show how capable he is. I would prefer the Fagan fight now for Andy and get him to starting building on his European ranking.
Yes Murray has never really been tested, no denying that but I feel he is technically good enough to control the fight and come out on top.
What a night of boxing!! I’m getting my tickets straight away. When are they on sale, this boxing night will be huge in Ireland…………..[/quote]
how wrong you are Mc - Fagans gonna get ya, Fagans gonna get ya!![/quote]
I'm sure a pro box like Fagan, a good pro that he is may i add would kill me!l!ol!!
I'm a Murray supporter (I don’t know the fella) and have followed his career from amateurs and pros and want the fella to do well. I always felt he never got the pro fights he deserved earlier in his career and feel he is making up for it now. I just feel he is technically good and against a good fighter like Fagan will show how capable he is. I would prefer the Fagan fight now for Andy and get him to starting building on his European ranking.
Murray needs to win that Irish title he has properly. Not the daft stopped on a cut after 3rnds fought. I know Gorman got injured and had to pull out of their last arranged bout, but I think Murray needs to get into the ring with a decent Irish fighter that can take him 12 rounds and see how he copes before they put him in with Fagan. see if he can retain the title.
Fagan will not stop comming forward (much the same as Gorman) and although Murray won the fight against Gorman (RSF cuts / odd Irish Board rules) he did not seem comfortable with the come forward style of Gorman. Murray doesn't box best on his back foot and this will cause him problems against Fagan or Gorman.
Fagan will not stop comming forward (much the same as Gorman) and although Murray won the fight against Gorman (RSF cuts / odd Irish Board rules) he did not seem comfortable with the come forward style of Gorman. Murray doesn't box best on his back foot and this will cause him problems against Fagan or Gorman.