Darren sutherland training

[adamiw]

Same goes for David Haye, if Maloney hadn't got him the right fights he might not be anywhere near where he is now.

Haye wasn't with Maloney for that long.....i don't think he had a large part to play in the match making either....David and Adam are very hands-on

[charlieb]

I came across a thread over on the US forum about Matt Korobov's pro debut, it was mentioned that one of his wins was a third round stoppage of Darren.

Has anyone seen that fight, or know of it? How bad was the stoppage? What was the circumstance.

Not knocking Darren, I know how highly Korobov's regarded, I'm just curious.

[Chambers2]

Just got round to watching Darrens debut and as numerous people have already said he looks ideally suited to the pro ranks in terms of style and physical attributes, hje's definately very heavy-handed which is obviously a major asset in the pro ranks.

If he's got a solid chin, if his stamina is of the required standard and if he has the dedication that's needed, then he'll go very far. Even though the fight was over in 2 minutes he didn't box eratically, he picked his punches well which is unusual for a debutant due to the nerves.

Daz is 27 years old, so there's no time for extensive padding and building of his record if he's going to be facing the best fighters whilst he's at his peak, so hopefully Sir Frank Maloney (who will undoubtedly be having an Irish Tricolour suit being tailored as we speak ) can keep him active and progress him a long at a good pace.

If Darren can get a good following behind him which he should do, as if the Irish fans can't get excited over Darren they won't get excited over anyone, then that will help Frank open doors for him and land him the right fights at the right time.

I wouldn't swap Sutherland for any of the Olympians that have turned over to the pro game over the last few years. He could well be the most successful boxer to come out of the Emerald Isle if he keeps his head down in training and his chin down in the ring * (no pressure there then 'Daz' )

Good Luck

*I'm half expecting some anorak to come and quote a 1930's Mick who I've never heard of who ruled the boxing world for a decade

[TerribleTerry]

I wouldn't swap Sutherland for any of the Olympians that have turned over to the pro game over the last few years. He could well be the most successful boxer to come out of the Emerald Isle if he keeps his head down in training and his chin down in the ring * (no pressure there then 'Daz' )

Good Luck

*I'm half expecting some anorak to come and quote a 1930's Mick who I've never heard of who ruled the boxing world for a decade

He will be doing well if he can match the achievements of this "1930s mick" Chambers :) 8)

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

[Chambers2]

I wouldn't swap Sutherland for any of the Olympians that have turned over to the pro game over the last few years. He could well be the most successful boxer to come out of the Emerald Isle if he keeps his head down in training and his chin down in the ring * (no pressure there then 'Daz' )

Good Luck

*I'm half expecting some anorak to come and quote a 1930's Mick who I've never heard of who ruled the boxing world for a decade

He will be doing well if he can match the achievements of this "1930s mick" Chambers :) 8)

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

Cheers Terry (no offence intended)

[TerribleTerry]

I wouldn't swap Sutherland for any of the Olympians that have turned over to the pro game over the last few years. He could well be the most successful boxer to come out of the Emerald Isle if he keeps his head down in training and his chin down in the ring * (no pressure there then 'Daz' )

Good Luck

*I'm half expecting some anorak to come and quote a 1930's Mick who I've never heard of who ruled the boxing world for a decade

He will be doing well if he can match the achievements of this "1930s mick" Chambers :) 8)

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

Cheers Terry (no offence intended)

No worries mate

I think the majority of people who saw Darren's debut were mightily impressed - lets hope he shows the dedication and drive his ability deserves.

Frank just might have a gem of a fighter in his hands there..

(How long before we saw the tricolour suit Chambers mentioned? I reckon he will have one made up before Darren's next outing in Feb/March time)