Claude Abrams?

alexpaterson · Post by **alexpaterson** » 18 Dec 2009, 13:17

I've heard he has stepped down as editor of Boxing News
Can anyone shine any light on this?

slapbangwhallop · Post by **slapbangwhallop** » 18 Dec 2009, 13:20

alexpaterson wrote:I've heard he has stepped down as editor of Boxing News
Can anyone shine any light on this?

Danny Flexen confirmed this on ESB. He said Tris Dixon is taking over. No reason given for Claudes departure.

alexpaterson · Post by **alexpaterson** » 18 Dec 2009, 13:22

Shame Abrahams was a brilliant editor and his predictions were amazing.

Good luck to Dixon in his new post

dbflex · Post by **dbflex** » 18 Dec 2009, 13:37

I did say on ESB that Claude left to travel and spend more time with his family. he felt just after the centenary was the perfect time. and its ABRAMS, not ABRAHAMS, so many people get it wrong lol

pyenest77 · Post by **pyenest77** » 18 Dec 2009, 13:40

I for one have enjoyd his time as the editor of boxing news, but I can understand where he is coming from when he says that they driving & train journeys have eventually ground him down & he wants to spend more time with his family.
Good luck to Tris.

slapbangwhallop · Post by **slapbangwhallop** » 18 Dec 2009, 13:45

dbflex wrote:I did say on ESB that Claude left to travel and spend more time with his family. he felt just after the centenary was the perfect time. and its ABRAMS, not ABRAHAMS, so many people get it wrong lol

whateva Donny!

leforge · Post by **leforge** » 18 Dec 2009, 13:47

Good luck for Claude!

dazzer · Post by **dazzer** » 18 Dec 2009, 13:57

good luck, have enjoyed boxing news for years

Tommy Gunn13 · Post by **Tommy Gunn13** » 18 Dec 2009, 14:23

alexpaterson wrote:Shame Abrahams was a brilliant editor and his predictions were amazing.

Good luck to Dixon in his new post

X2 a few people didnt like him who post on here,but he always seemed honest&fair to me
All the best

Bomber 1 · Post by **Bomber 1** » 18 Dec 2009, 14:49

I met Claude a few times an the guy seemed a proper gent to me, Knew the game inside out as well, The guys predictions were somethin else at times!! I wish him well and hope boxing news continues with it's amount of quality!! I think Tris is an ideal replacement and has obviously known this was coming for some time so will have been prepared!! Good luck to all the staff at Boxing News, I've been reading for over 10 years now and have always enjoyed my friday when picking it up..

Glyn Leach · Post by **Glyn Leach** » 18 Dec 2009, 15:06

Genuinely surprising and a genuine loss to boxing, but I respect Claude's decision and wish him well, as I do the lads who will take over BN

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 18 Dec 2009, 15:13

when athur abrams heard about this he spat out his roast potatoes, shaking his head in bewilderment

hurlock · Post by **hurlock** » 18 Dec 2009, 15:33

Bomber 1 wrote:I met Claude a few times an the guy seemed a proper gent to me, Knew the game inside out as well, The guys predictions were somethin else at times!! I wish him well and hope boxing news continues with it's amount of quality!! I think Tris is an ideal replacement and has obviously known this was coming for some time so will have been prepared!! Good luck to all the staff at Boxing News, I've been reading for over 10 years now and have always enjoyed my friday when picking it up..

lifting it you mean arkid

Rocky Balboa · Post by **Rocky Balboa** » 18 Dec 2009, 15:53

Claude has been a massive part of Boxing News & a great asset to the publication! For me, he's one of the very finest Boxing writers out there, maybe THE finest atm. Like Abrams said himself, all good things do come to an end, but I am some-what sad he has stepped down!

Claude has always had strong enthusiasm for the sport, for his job & for Boxing News! Taking this into consideration & the fact that he has earned his living by performing a job he loves, big respect must go out to Claude! Its similar to boxer retiring while he is at the peak of his powers.

My brother phoned me earlier today & told me Claude has stepped down! I was quite surprised, even a bit shocked, but if Claude feels its time to move on, then I wish nothing but the very best! I hope he get the quality time he has been looking for with his family.

One thing from this stands out: Claude will not be covering Mayweather vs Pacquiao!

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 18 Dec 2009, 16:15

Bomber 1 wrote:the guys predictions were somethin else at times!!

Only because he always picked the favorites

True though...never been his biggest fan, thought he showed Harry Mullan disrespect when they retired him early & Claude grabbed the vacant spot, giving him a pisspoor "send off" with his first editorial. ( hinting at Harry's "lifestyle" problems, which was neither the time nor place )

And too much Frank's boy, never even hinting at any criticism of his fight bills and endless WBU/WBO mismatches, he started off working for Frank, and never seemed to shake it off.

Nothing personal though, seemed a nice enough guy, and did know the sport no doubt about that, so good luck to him.
Obviously pushed there I'd guess, surely no way he'd leave under his own steam, as he seemed to genuinley love, and I mean really love, the job.

Deserter · Post by **Deserter** » 18 Dec 2009, 16:20

MightyWarrior wrote: And too much Frank's boy, never even hinting at any criticism of his fight bills and endless WBU/WBO mismatches, he started off working for Frank, and never seemed to shake it off.

Unfortunately I have to agree with this. In his role he was the torch-bearer for boxing fans and the reality is that he bottled it on this particular issue on numerous occasions.

housesecond · Post by **housesecond** » 18 Dec 2009, 16:36

Totally shocked by this. He'll be a hard act to follow.

hurlock · Post by **hurlock** » 18 Dec 2009, 18:03

MightyWarrior wrote:
Bomber 1 wrote:the guys predictions were somethin else at times!!
Only because he always picked the favorites True though...never been his biggest fan, thought he showed Harry Mullan disrespect when they retired him early & Claude grabbed the vacant spot, giving him a pisspoor "send off" with his first editorial. ( hinting at Harry's "lifestyle" problems, which was neither the time nor place )

And too much Frank's boy, never even hinting at any criticism of his fight bills and endless WBU/WBO mismatches, he started off working for Frank, and never seemed to shake it off.

Nothing personal though, seemed a nice enough guy, and did know the sport no doubt about that, so good luck to him.
Obviously pushed there I'd guess, surely no way he'd leave under his own steam, as he seemed to genuinley love, and I mean really love, the job.

ol' harry mullan great writer.early memories :!: when did abrahams take over?? didnt warren bar bn from his shows 4 not praising him???.may of been daniel herbet who was a cock.

Jon Saxon · Post by **Jon Saxon** » 18 Dec 2009, 18:11

Claude was the best writer in the biz bar none.

Gutted he has left :(

Coco · Post by **Coco** » 18 Dec 2009, 18:14

Jon Saxon wrote:Claude was the best writer in the biz bar none.

Gutted he has left :(

He is good, but Bob Mee is undoubtedly better, I wish he had a more prominent role within BN

Jon Saxon · Post by **Jon Saxon** » 18 Dec 2009, 18:16

Nah mate he's not.

Glyn Leach is 2nd.

Post by **John** » 18 Dec 2009, 21:05

Coco wrote: He is good, but Bob Mee is undoubtedly better, I wish he had a more prominent role within BN

me too, Bob Mee's writing is great on so many different levels, I think he is head and shoulders above the rest.

King Tubby · Post by **King Tubby** » 18 Dec 2009, 21:51

Good luck to him. What's he going to do now?

Hagler2002 · Post by **Hagler2002** » 18 Dec 2009, 22:00

Maybe he needs the break, when I seen him on TV the man looked ill, good look in whatever avenue you eventually take.

His articles were always a good read and some weeks very close to the knuckle.

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 18 Dec 2009, 23:47

I have been reading BN for probably about 10 years now so i've always had Claude as the editor. I think he has been great and i'm hoping the magazine doesn't change too much without him. Who knows, one day he may return, he can't be that old.

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