Boxing at the historic King's Hall...help needed

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 06 Apr 2004, 16:27

The big King's Hall bill in November featuring Brian Magee, Jamie Moore, Dazzo Williams and Tony Dodson, was the first show at the legendary Belfast venue for several years.
Does anyone know when the previous show was? And who was on the bill?

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 06 Apr 2004, 16:44

I have Dec 95, Wayne McCullough and Johnny Bredahl, not sure if there were any others in between I will have a look

Kev

The Hawk · Post by **The Hawk** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:07

It was the Wayne McCullough fight.

The Hawk · Post by **The Hawk** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:10

Wayne McCullough Vs Johnny Bredahl
Jose Luis Bueno Vs Mario Diaz
Darren Corbett Vs Bobbie Joe Edwards
Craig Snyder Vs Adrian Dodson
Neil Sinclair Vs Brian Coleman
Mark Lee Dawson Vs Fredrik Alvarez
Marty Chestnut Vs Frankie Slane
Frank Olsen Vs George Wilson
Lee Williams VS Gard Otnes
Mark O'Callaghan Vs Eamonn Brolly

I was there

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:36

The Hawk wrote:Wayne McCullough Vs Johnny Bredahl
Jose Luis Bueno Vs Mario Diaz
Darren Corbett Vs Bobbie Joe Edwards
Craig Snyder Vs Adrian Dodson
Neil Sinclair Vs Brian Coleman
Mark Lee Dawson Vs Fredrik Alvarez
Marty Chestnut Vs Frankie Slane
Frank Olsen Vs George Wilson
Lee Williams VS Gard Otnes
Mark O'Callaghan Vs Eamonn Brolly

I was there

Hawk, do you know how many times Darren Corbett has fought there?

PS: Thank you - and Kevin - for the McCullough-Bredahl revelation.

The Hawk · Post by **The Hawk** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:40

Bennie, to be honest Im not 100% sure how many times Corbett fought there. Even though Im from Belfast, I never really took Corbett on board or followed him much...................he did not do it for me

If I can find out for you, I'll let you know.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:44

Bennie,

Twice according to my records. Once against Edwards (WP6) and the other 27th May 1995 a loss on points to Roger McKenzie (6 rounds)

Kev
http://www.britishboxing.net

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:44

The Hawk wrote:Bennie, to be honest Im not 100% sure how many times Corbett fought there. Even though Im from Belfast, I never really took Corbett on board or followed him much...................he did not do it for me

If I can find out for you, I'll let you know.

No worries, Hawk. You and Kevin virtually answered the question anyway. All of Corbett's big Belfast wins came after December 1995, which means they took place at the Ulster Hall.
As you will know, Corbett is fighting on the April 17 King's Hall bill.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:49

Kevin wrote:Bennie,

Twice according to my records. Once against Edwards (WP6) and the other 27th May 1995 a loss on points to Roger McKenzie (6 rounds)

Kev
http://www.britishboxing.net

Bloody hell, Kev. Great knowledge.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:52

Where did Corbett beat Okoh - it was a nice venue in Belfast (I believe). Obviously not the Kings Hall, just interested to know where (cause I did think it was the Kings hall before today).

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:53

stujones wrote:Where did Corbett beat Okoh - it was a nice venue in Belfast (I believe). Obviously not the Kings Hall, just interested to know where (cause I did think it was the Kings hall before today).

Ulster Hall.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:54

He's also boxed at the Mayfield Leisure centre (20th Dec 1997, Commonwealth Title against Robert Norton, WP12) and Waterfront Hall (21st Feb 98 against Dirk Wallyn, WP10) in Belfast.

But as you say, most of his Belfast outings have been at the Ulster Hall, including his loss of the Commonwealth title to Bruce Scott

Kev

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:55

bennie wrote:
stujones wrote:Where did Corbett beat Okoh - it was a nice venue in Belfast (I believe). Obviously not the Kings Hall, just interested to know where (cause I did think it was the Kings hall before today).
Ulster Hall.

Cheers, I was 50 % there, that was a nice venue IMO

The Hawk · Post by **The Hawk** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:55

I always complain about the lack of live boxing in Belfast and Im away in Spain from Sunday and will be away that weekend. I was at the last Magee fight and the atmosphere was great, I'll watch it in a bar in Spain. Can't be bad at that either

I hope Brian Magee gets some meaningful fights in Belfast, on top form the place buzz's when I big fight is on.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 06 Apr 2004, 17:58

I think the Okoh fight was at the Waterfront Hall, not the Ulster Hall

Kev

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 06 Apr 2004, 18:04

The Hawk wrote:I always complain about the lack of live boxing in Belfast and Im away in Spain from Sunday and will be away that weekend. I was at the last Magee fight and the atmosphere was great, I'll watch it in a bar in Spain. Can't be bad at that either

I hope Brian Magee gets some meaningful fights in Belfast, on top form the place buzz's when I big fight is on.

You could sense the atmosphere at the King's Hall in November watching it on the box. Marvellous venue. McGuigan was unbeatable there. Hopefully, Brian Magee can make it a similar fortress.
Richard Williams against Sergio Martinez on the April 17 bill is a gem.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 06 Apr 2004, 18:06

The Hawk wrote:Wayne McCullough Vs Johnny Bredahl
Jose Luis Bueno Vs Mario Diaz
Darren Corbett Vs Bobbie Joe Edwards
Craig Snyder Vs Adrian Dodson
Neil Sinclair Vs Brian Coleman
Mark Lee Dawson Vs Fredrik Alvarez
Marty Chestnut Vs Frankie Slane
Frank Olsen Vs George Wilson
Lee Williams VS Gard Otnes
Mark O'Callaghan Vs Eamonn Brolly

I was there

That's another great bill.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 06 Apr 2004, 18:07

Kevin wrote:I think the Okoh fight was at the Waterfront Hall, not the Ulster Hall

Kev

Yep, thats right - I remember now - good venue!

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 06 Apr 2004, 18:12

stujones wrote:
Kevin wrote:I think the Okoh fight was at the Waterfront Hall, not the Ulster Hall

Kev
Yep, thats right - I remember now - good venue!

Wow, how many halls does Belfast have!

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 06 Apr 2004, 18:13

I have 40 venues in my database for Belfast, some now not there!

Kev

The Hawk · Post by **The Hawk** » 06 Apr 2004, 18:18

A McCullough night in Belfast is something else...what a buzz and a feeling, its an event like no other. When Wayne was the WBC Champion in the Kings Hall it is something you'll never forget. Even his last fight in Belfast was fantastic, the Corr's were even at it

I hope Magee brings the fights here.

Your right Richard Williams is a good fight indeed, its a shame I'll miss it....... Im the biggest boxing fan in Belfast Id bet too!!

Eubank Vs Ray Close II was another amazing fight there. I used to see Ray running near where I live every day leading up too it and on his car he had a sticker across the window saying "Ray Close Next World Champion EU CAN BANK on it" Ray lived a few miles away from me. Although he is in the USA living now.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 06 Apr 2004, 18:24

The Hawk wrote:A McCullough night in Belfast is something else...what a buzz and a feeling, its an event like no other. When Wayne was the WBC Champion in the Kings Hall it is something you'll never forget. Even his last fight in Belfast was fantastic, the Corr's were even at it

I hope Magee brings the fights here.

Your right Richard Williams is a good fight indeed, its a shame I'll miss it....... Im the biggest boxing fan in Belfast Id bet too!!

Eubank Vs Ray Close II was another amazing fight there. I used to see Ray running near where I live every day leading up too it and on his car he had a sticker across the window saying "Ray Close Next World Champion EU CAN BANK on it" Ray lived a few miles away from me. Although he is in the USA living now.

Are you one of the famous Rooney family in Belfast? My God, do they love their boxing.

The Hawk · Post by **The Hawk** » 06 Apr 2004, 18:24

Main places for fights in Belfast now are the Kings Hall, Water Front Hall, the Ulster Hall and the Oddessey Arena, were Jim Rock boxed Takaloo (another great event)

We have the venues if they would only bring more fights!! Problem I seen was that not enough people knew about them. Brian Magee, the average person does not even know his name in Northern Ireland. I think if there was more advertising done, promoters could have some great nights here.

Young Kevin O'Hara is gathering fans, he headlined the Ulster Hall last holloween which was a good night. More fights with Kevin would be good, we need to get a fan following with young fighters to keep it a live. Brian Magee is good for boxing in Northern Ireland, but we also need to get the local boxers on more at home. Again advertising and PR work is needed.

I live in hope!

The Hawk · Post by **The Hawk** » 06 Apr 2004, 18:28

Nothing to the Rooney Family, Im a one man fan in my family

and anyone else who will listin to me

I have a group who watchs the fights with me most weeks, but Im the die hard out of them all. But they are learning!! Its amazing when Magee was on in the Kings Hall the last time and when I said to people I was going, the answer was often "Whos he?" So that shows the work that is need on the local talent.

The Hawk · Post by **The Hawk** » 06 Apr 2004, 18:38

I have heard of the name Bennie, but in 1983 I was far too young

....I do like to know about boxing history, there have been some hard and good fighters from these shores over the years.

To have beaten Jeff Fenech even in the amateurs for an Irish fighter is something to be proud of!!

Thanks for that!