murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

[rocky2009]

murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

[mossy141]

why? was really looking forward to this one. thought it was going to be the fight of the night.

[rocky2009]

why? was really looking forward to this one. thought it was going to be the fight of the night.

me to i heard he got injured

[Deno1986]

Was it Fitzy or Murtagh who pulled out Rock?

[rocky2009]

Was it Fitzy or Murtagh who pulled out Rock?

they say murtagh. this happened the last time aswell

[Deno1986]

Was it Fitzy or Murtagh who pulled out Rock?

they say murtagh. this happened the last time aswell

I have seen it posted on here before that he is notorious for pulling out of fights close to the date. Maybe he is just very injury prone. Still a decent card though.

[jonny]

suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing

[slapbangwhallop]

suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing

Does this now mean that Murtaghs name has official become mud in Ireland?

Is ti too short notice to get Rob Long in?

[slapbangwhallop]

suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing

He holds an Irish licence and therefore flies under that radar of the BBBoC. Crafty!

[mickey1975]

suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing

He holds an Irish licence and therefore flies under that radar of the BBBoC. Crafty!

He boxed in York in October,though,so hes not exactly hiding.I have seen him at a couple of amateur shows round Yorkshire as well so hes involved at literally all levels!

[slapbangwhallop]

suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing

He holds an Irish licence and therefore flies under that radar of the BBBoC. Crafty!

He boxed in York in October,though,so hes not exactly hiding.I have seen him at a couple of amateur shows round Yorkshire as well so hes involved at literally all levels!

Yeah, he holds an Irish licence so is registered in the UK as a foriegn fighter.

Bit dissapointing for Fitzy that he has pulled out especially as Rocky has doubts over Kenna as well.

However, Acosta has been added to the bill so that makes up for it to a large degree imo.

[Deno1986]

I'm still happy enough with the card aswell. Ciaran is probably the only one that would take the Fitzy fight at such short notice.

[Burnt-Norton]

suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing

He holds an Irish licence and therefore flies under that radar of the BBBoC. Crafty!

He was hauled before the Central Area Council a couple of years ago for his involvement with the EBF, he took great delight in telling them they could stuff their license as he intended boxing on an Irish one for the remainder of his career. How come the BBBC take a dim view of involvement with unlicensed boxing but the BUI turns a blind eye?

[slapbangwhallop]

suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing

He holds an Irish licence and therefore flies under that radar of the BBBoC. Crafty!

He was hauled before the Central Area Council a couple of years ago for his involvement with the EBF, he took great delight in telling them they could stuff their license as he intended boxing on an Irish one for the remainder of his career. How come the BBBC take a dim view of involvement with unlicensed boxing but the BUI turns a blind eye?

A. The BUI may not know of his activity in unlicenced boxing.

B. The BUI hasn't got the same set up or resources as the BBBoC to undertake investigations of this nature.

C. Its not on "their patch" so they are possibly willing to turn a blind year.

Convenient all round!

[Burnt-Norton]

In previous Irish title shots Murtagh has withdrawn against Rock (at the weigh) he was stopped by Healy (a man with only one previous stoppage on his record) he pulled out against Fitzgerald last time at less than a weeks notice (but acted as referee at two unlicensed shows the same week) so why he got this shot is a mystery. I really feel for poor Fitzgerald and hope he finally gets his title shot. Murtagh is ostensibly a full time pro, he lives at home with his parents 100 yards away from the gym where he runs his unlicensed empire and does a bit of door work. Fitzgerald no doubts has a full time job, mortgage, wife, kids etc and has to fit his training in round all this to be let down TWICE.

As someone states above Murtagh's track record for last minute pull outs is well established, it's odd that his pull outs always occur with 'live' opponents but he has no problem showing up when he is facing the Gierkes, Roystons, Drakes, Dunns etc

He is due to take part in a charity exhibition against former football star Lee Sharpe next month, wonder if he will be 'fit' for that one?

[slapbangwhallop]

In previous Irish title shots Murtagh has withdrawn against Rock (at the weigh) he was stopped by Healy (a man with only one previous stoppage on his record) he pulled out against Fitzgerald last time at less than a weeks notice (but acted as referee at two unlicensed shows the same week) so why he got this shot is a mystery. I really feel for poor Fitzgerald and hope he finally gets his title shot. Murtagh is ostensibly a full time pro, he lives at home with his parents 100 yards away from the gym where he runs his unlicensed empire and does a bit of door work. Fitzgerald no doubts has a full time job, mortgage, wife, kids etc and has to fit his training in round all this to be let down TWICE.

As someone states above Murtagh's track record for last minute pull outs is well established, it's odd that his pull outs always occur with 'live' opponents but he has no problem showing up when he is facing the Gierkes, Roystons, Drakes, Dunns etc

He is due to take part in a charity exhibition against former football star Lee Chapman next month, wonder if he will be 'fit' for that one?

Whilst I feel for Fitzy I wouldnt like to turn this into a opportunity to "Murtagh Bash" without hearing his side of the story.

[Burnt-Norton]

Whilst I feel for Fitzy I wouldnt like to turn this into a opportunity to "Murtagh Bash" without hearing his side of the story.

Fair point

[Wake up call]

I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.

[steve689]

Good job Andy, I've also spoken to Lee and I believe he's damaged the left leg this time, as opposed to the right knee which caused the abortion of the first fight.

It was done in sparring. Murtagh's apologised to everyone involved and all the fans, and is contemplating retirement.

[slapbangwhallop]

I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.

Andrew, when exactly did he injure it?

[rocky2009]

I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.

Andrew, when exactly did he injure it?

why dont they put rock v sweeney for light-heavy title

[slapbangwhallop]

I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.

Andrew, when exactly did he injure it?

why dont they put rock v sweeney for light-heavy title

because Jim is retired and hasnt fought for nearly a year.

[Wake up call]

I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.

Andrew, when exactly did he injure it?

I believe it was last Saturday. He was going to fight anyway because he didn't want to let anyone down despite eveyone telling him not to. It turns out that the injury is more serious than first thought and physio told him not to bother a couple of days back.

[rocky2009]

I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.

Andrew, when exactly did he injure it?

I believe it was last Saturday. He was going to fight anyway because he didn't want to let anyone down despite eveyone telling him not to. It turns out that the injury is more serious than first thought and physio told him not to bother a couple of days back.

its boxing it happens sad

[Deno1986]

Hope Murtagh has a speedy recovery. Maybe the fight can be rescheduled on one of Peters future cards.