Uppercut Magazine, slight change - any ideas.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 26 May 2004, 11:25

Due to a quick search from myself, it turns out that there is an American west-coast Magazine called, yes you guessed it UPPERCUT. Not only that but they have the rights to the website too, so it looks like we have to make a last minute change.

My suggestions of 'The Hook', 'Hooked', 'Hooked on boxing' and 'The pugilist' have not been well received.

Anyone got any ideas on how to bail us out?

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 26 May 2004, 11:27

Not that it helps, but one of the funniest things ever, IMO, was when Viz were taken to court and ordered not to call their mag 'Viz Comic'.

Next issue came out, it was called 'Viz Bomic'.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 26 May 2004, 11:28

Final Round

mickeybeard · Post by **mickeybeard** » 26 May 2004, 11:28

Well, theres got to be loads, hasn't there?

From an aesthetics point of view (sorry to be a bit girly, I'm a designer, I can't help it

) I can think one one or two nice designs for JAB! (with the exclamation mark or without)

bugs · Post by **bugs** » 26 May 2004, 11:30

Lewis got the Sweet Science a recognised name for boxing

"Sweet Science monthly"?

or

"Laced Up"

or

"Touch Gloves"

or

"On The Ropes"

There must be loads of applicable ones.

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 26 May 2004, 11:30

Ding Ding

J · Post by J » 26 May 2004, 11:32

KnockOut.....the magazine for true boxing enthusiasts....

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 26 May 2004, 11:32

Boxing Best

mickeybeard · Post by **mickeybeard** » 26 May 2004, 11:35

Squared Circle?

Hit and Move?

Ropes?

10 Count?

J · Post by J » 26 May 2004, 11:37

nice thoughts mickey perhaps "on the ropes or out for the count" might be more applicable sorry not stealing your better ideas mate just embelishing

mickeybeard · Post by **mickeybeard** » 26 May 2004, 11:37

If it's a crossover/style mag, then Ali has surely crossed over and become a style icon like no other boxer. How about calling the mag:

Float...

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 26 May 2004, 11:38

Thanks a lot for the help lads, this is a right mare, having to change the title 12 days before launch is less than ideal, thing is prior to this there was no presence on the web who was appearing on search engines.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 26 May 2004, 11:41

Black Lights

J · Post by J » 26 May 2004, 11:43

MightyWarrior wrote:Black Lights

?

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 26 May 2004, 11:44

Great name, but been used mate, maybe copyright issues. Great book too.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 26 May 2004, 11:47

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Great name, but been used mate, maybe copyright issues. Great book too.

Why not get Hauser involved? He might not mind you using the name in a magazine concept. He lives over at secondsout.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 26 May 2004, 11:47

J wrote:
MightyWarrior wrote:Black Lights

?

Think it was Ali who came up with that, to describe the feeling of getting knocked out.

J · Post by J » 26 May 2004, 11:48

aaah im obviously very ignorant, sorry MW hadnt heard of it!

mickeybeard · Post by **mickeybeard** » 26 May 2004, 11:50

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Great name, but been used mate, maybe copyright issues. Great book too.

I'm reading it at the moment coincidentally enough.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 26 May 2004, 11:51

It is probably owned by the publisher, not Thomas himself. I would also rather have something not used already.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 26 May 2004, 12:00

BOXON MONTHLY

KAPOW!!

BANG MONTHLY

MEN IN SHORTS.

GLOVES

.....................

...............

I'll get my coat.

bugs · Post by **bugs** » 26 May 2004, 12:01

I know I suggested on the ropes nearer the top of this thread, but on second thoughts that is not going to encourage investors is it?

mickeybeard · Post by **mickeybeard** » 26 May 2004, 12:03

MightyWarrior wrote:MEN IN SHORTS.

Might attract the Pink Pound.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 26 May 2004, 12:27

What does everyone think of

"WALLOP!"

a bit frank butcher, but catchy non?

mickeybeard · Post by **mickeybeard** » 26 May 2004, 12:28

So more Loaded than GQ then?