So they aint very happy over in Derry

[Captain Hook]

I thought they were photos of the Appleby horse fair

Seriously though, all that for a fighter who did not win a round and was stopped - albeit perhaps a little early - on a cut. Let's not forget it was not Khan's fault either, he's not the ref.

What makes anyone think Paul would have turned it around when he didn't look close to doing it in the first half of the bout.

That said, nice to see fans getting out to support their fighter. I'm sure none of them were there for the beer :)

[Captain Hook]

...and this could be the best thing to happen to his career.

Rather than losing an embarrassing one-sided points victory he now has loads of people supporting him who didn't before because they feel he was treated badly because the fight was stoppd. Lots of publicity etc

[freddydoesdallas]

I thought they were photos of the Appleby horse fair

Seriously though, all that for a fighter who did not win a round and was stopped - albeit perhaps a little early - on a cut. Let's not forget it was not Khan's fault either, he's not the ref.

What makes anyone think Paul would have turned it around when he didn't look close to doing it in the first half of the bout.

That said, nice to see fans getting out to support their fighter. I'm sure none of them were there for the beer :)

Nobody ever sees past the old stereotypes

[stujones]

...and this could be the best thing to happen to his career.

Rather than losing an embarrassing one-sided points victory he now has loads of people supporting him who didn't before because they feel he was treated badly because the fight was stoppd. Lots of publicity etc

Yeah - completely agree.... those scene are support are impressive? When's the last time a Boxer has had these types of scenes

[Captain Hook]

What stereotype?

People in large crowds stood outside a pub may have a beer?

That one?

Get a grip; some posters are getting far too precious! Twas a joke Freddy....

[Captain Hook]

...and this could be the best thing to happen to his career.

Rather than losing an embarrassing one-sided points victory he now has loads of people supporting him who didn't before because they feel he was treated badly because the fight was stoppd. Lots of publicity etc

Yeah - completely agree.... those scene are support are impressive? When's the last time a Boxer has had these types of scenes

Very true, I bet Mc is made up with that support, helps quell any frustration he has at the result...albeit a little

[freddydoesdallas]

What stereotype?

People in large crowds stood outside a pub may have a beer?

That one?

Get a grip; some posters are getting far too precious! Twas a joke Freddy....

I'm only messing man

[Captain Hook]

PS Just noticed it's a cafe not a pub so apologies to the Derry posse!

Used to see a girl from Derry; always enjoyed the craic

[Captain Hook]

What stereotype?

People in large crowds stood outside a pub may have a beer?

That one?

Get a grip; some posters are getting far too precious! Twas a joke Freddy....

I'm only messing man

No you're not you hate the Welsh and think we shag sheep, go on admit it Frederick :)

[freddydoesdallas]

What stereotype?

People in large crowds stood outside a pub may have a beer?

That one?

Get a grip; some posters are getting far too precious! Twas a joke Freddy....

I'm only messing man

No you're not you hate the Welsh and think we shag sheep, go on admit it Frederick :)

True enough. I also think the Scot's all have sweaty socks and the English think they're better than everyone else

[slapbangwhallop]

That's right mate. Who you think will be next for McCloskey?

They could dig up Juan Lazcano, called it "the Homecoming" as a thank you to all his fans put it on in the Odyssey Arena and he would ram it out.

As someone said above, Hearn needs to capitalise quickly. Those people on the streets aren't really boxing fans, its a community, Dudey is a likeable and popular fecker from a good family and married into another good well respected family. He commands a lot of goodwill and has tapped into something I haven't seen in a long time.

We hosted the afterparty in Bar38 and turned away 200 people on the night. The place was rammed but you could just tell that these weren't your regular fight goer - no coked up, shaven meatheads - just regular people, no hassle, no attitude, no chavs. It was a pleasure.

I'd love to think that they could get Zab Judah but thats unrealistic. Maybe they could bill McCloskey and Ajose Olusegun as a WBC eliminator or Bredis Prescott, Volodymyr Kravets or Cuban-Italian Brunet Zamora if they want to force their way back in to the WBA but more likely is that Michele DiRocco that he was going to fight for the European title or one of the "average Brits" (Daws, Theopane, McAllister, Limmond) or the unfortunately named Ville Piispanen who has the EU title.

[Captain Hook]

I'm only messing man

No you're not you hate the Welsh and think we shag sheep, go on admit it Frederick :)

True enough. I also think the Scot's all have sweaty socks and the English think they're better than everyone else

now that is true Freddy :)

[Captain Hook]

That's right mate. Who you think will be next for McCloskey?

They could dig up Juan Lazcano, called it "the Homecoming" as a thank you to all his fans put it on in the Odyssey Arena and he would ram it out.

As someone said above, Hearn needs to capitalise quickly. Those people on the streets aren't really boxing fans, its a community, Dudey is a likeable and popular fecker from a good family and married into another good well respected family. He commands a lot of goodwill and has tapped into something I haven't seen in a long time.

We hosted the afterparty in Bar38 and turned away 200 people on the night. The place was rammed but you could just tell that these weren't your regular fight goer - no coked up, shaven meatheads - just regular people, no hassle, no attitude, no chavs. It was a pleasure.

I'd love to think that they could get Zab Judah but thats unrealistic. Maybe they could bill McCloskey and Ajose Olusegun as a WBC eliminator or Bredis Prescott, Volodymyr Kravets or Cuban-Italian Brunet Zamora if they want to force their way back in to the WBA but more likely is that Michele DiRocco that he was going to fight for the European title or one of the "average Brits" (Daws, Theopane, McAllister, Limmond) or the unfortunately named Ville Piispanen who has the EU title.

Good post, and nice to see a community getting behind their man, we need more of that in boxing.

[chris s]

Prescott is the fight the should make. Wouldn't cost a fortune. You'd back him to win and then they could bait Amir even more

[TheCobra]

They're mad them Irish! Frighten me so they do!

[Final round]

A nice show of support from the locals, it looks like the doc did him a favour all the good will he's getting would he have got the same reception if he'd got knocked spark out in the next round after losing the previous four?

[TheCobra]

A nice show of support from the locals, it looks like the doc did him a favour all the good will he's getting would he have got the same reception if he'd got knocked spark out in the next round after losing the previous four?

Exactly, this sense of injustice has done him a massive favour. I agree with the guys saying get Prescott over, that is a big fight and sells well to the general public.

[gobbles]

If they want to get a rematch, get some decent names over to Ireland to build interest in it. If he beat a couple of decent names, in say July and September, he could possibly force interest in a rematch. If he goes the other way and has a couple of European title fights against people no one cares about, then he won't.

[slapbangwhallop]

Paul deserved a chance to continue in the fight but in general your a shite talking ignoramus leonard!

Thanks for the feedback. I'll be sure to let my Mom know, she'd be so proud.

[whicker]

Seems some people have "issues....."

Like they need some focus for "grave injustice..."

I'm mean, MARCHING for fs sake!

[Giancarlo]

[Horse]

Seems some people have "issues....."

Like they need some focus for "grave injustice..."

I'm mean, MARCHING for fs sake!

Why shouldn't they protest? What should they be doing with their time instead?

[slapbangwhallop]

Seems some people have "issues....."

Like they need some focus for "grave injustice..."

I'm mean, MARCHING for fs sake!

Why shouldn't they protest? What should they be doing with their time instead?

to be fair it was more of a homecoming parade then a protest march.

[Giancarlo]

Seems some people have "issues....."

Like they need some focus for "grave injustice..."

I'm mean, MARCHING for fs sake!

Why shouldn't they protest? What should they be doing with their time instead?

Drinking and talking about how wee Barry was also robbed by having to fight in that heat?

[slapbangwhallop]

Drinking and talking about how wee Barry was also robbed by having to fight in that heat?

But he was...........doh!!!