Steve Maxwell v.s John Akauola

[Craig14]

Wow what a fight, Akauola just wouldn't quit and just kept coming back - Great fight. Round 5 was an incredible round aswell. Maxwell looks a strong lad.

[adnileb]

got a stream anyone for the fight?

[Da Voice]

Wow what a fight, Akauola just wouldn't quit and just kept coming back - Great fight. Round 5 was an incredible round aswell. Maxwell looks a strong lad.

Standing 8 certainly assisted Akauola survival

[#1 BoXa]

yeah turned out 2 be a great match maxwell is just relentless with his non stop punching , super John has good boxing skills i remember him in the amature days has always got good lateral evasive movement just sitts on the ropes 2 long.. good entertaining undercard

[iron rhino]

Fight of the night imo!!!Two evenly matched but completly different styles,akauola ran out of legs late but was competitive the entire fight,maxwell seemed the stronger physically.great fight and there should be another one!!

[#1 BoXa]

yeah i agree with ya brother Iron Rhino U beast good lucck with ur challenge for the Aussie Strap Hope u win man

[Brute]

Wow what a fight, Akauola just wouldn't quit and just kept coming back - Great fight. Round 5 was an incredible round aswell. Maxwell looks a strong lad.

Standing 8 certainly assisted Akauola survival

Do they allow a standing eight count in prelims?

[Conc]

I was in maxwells change room when ref come in
Before fight to go over things. An he said NO standing 8 count.
So not sure why 8 count come into it

[Da Voice]

I was in maxwells change room when ref come in
Before fight to go over things. An he said NO standing 8 count.
So not sure why 8 count come into it

Brian McMahon is a NSW ref, where there's no standing 8, but fights were contested under Vic rules. I guess he found that out after he spoke with the guys.

[kylamy]

I was in maxwells change room when ref come in
Before fight to go over things. An he said NO standing 8 count.

So not sure why 8 count come into it

Brian McMahon is a NSW ref, where there's no standing 8, but fights were contested under Vic rules. I guess he found that out after he spoke with the guys.

Hi Guys, there is a Simple answer to this, I was assisting as Supervisor for the entire event, not just the PABA title fight, there was to be no standing 8 count, but another Referee earlier, used the standing 8 count even though he was told not to, so once it was used, we decided it had to be used in all the prelim bouts simple as that, it's not ideal i know and not correct, but you cannot have a standing 8 in one fight and not another, it's all or nothing, i would have preferred nothing.

In NSW they DO HAVE a Standing 8 count in there rules, and it is used often, I have used it in NSW, but not in Victoria, there is no standing 8 count, we had NSW officials and to confuse them even more, they used Victorian rules, as i said, one Referee earlier in the evening simply forgot or decided to ignore my instructions and used the standing 8, so I decided we would have to use the standing 8, for every prelim fight, which we did, I then warned that same Referee not to use the standing 8 in the PABA title fight, which he did not because it only went just under two rounds.

Hope this clear things up, the event was a terrific for boxing in general, the Maxwell v Akaoula was a terrific fight, as was the main event, Tasmania certainly came out in droves to support Gealey and his team, approx 5000 people were there and everyone left happy.

Terrible shame about the PABA title fight, in my humble opinion, the fight should've been allowed to proceed, The Referee should have given the corner every chance to repair the cut and keep their fighter in the contest, they had the best cutman in Australia in their corner, in Brian Wilmott, plus when you consider all what both Jamie and Serge went through to get there, they both deserve every opportunity to win the fight.

I truly felt the fight was far from over and Yannick, while beaten in both rounds, was not out of the fight at all, there was still another 10 rounds to go, 2 rounds does not win you a championship fight, but i really did feel for Jamie who is an absolutel professional and a true sportsman, he deserves every accolade given.

I am presently working on a rematch, but the referee, by the letter of the law, broke no rule and he is entitled to halt the fight whenever he feels its right and to protect the fighter's welfare, and that's what he did, whether we like it or not, but i just felt Pittman deserved more opportunity.

Anyway, once every thing is sorted out, i will get on here and let you all know the outcome.

Regards
Brad Vocale

[D J Pawsey]

Thanks brad always thought nsw had a standing 8 count rule.

[Da Voice]

I was in maxwells change room when ref come in
Before fight to go over things. An he said NO standing 8 count.

So not sure why 8 count come into it

Brian McMahon is a NSW ref, where there's no standing 8, but fights were contested under Vic rules. I guess he found that out after he spoke with the guys.

Hi Guys, there is a Simple answer to this, I was assisting as Supervisor for the entire event, not just the PABA title fight, there was to be no standing 8 count, but another Referee earlier, used the standing 8 count even though he was told not to, so once it was used, we decided it had to be used in all the prelim bouts simple as that, it's not ideal i know and not correct, but you cannot have a standing 8 in one fight and not another, it's all or nothing, i would have preferred nothing.

In NSW they DO HAVE a Standing 8 count in there rules, and it is used often, I have used it in NSW, but not in Victoria, there is no standing 8 count, we had NSW officials and to confuse them even more, they used Victorian rules, as i said, one Referee earlier in the evening simply forgot or decided to ignore my instructions and used the standing 8, so I decided we would have to use the standing 8, for every prelim fight, which we did, I then warned that same Referee not to use the standing 8 in the PABA title fight, which he did not because it only went just under two rounds.

Hope this clear things up, the event was a terrific for boxing in general, the Maxwell v Akaoula was a terrific fight, as was the main event, Tasmania certainly came out in droves to support Gealey and his team, approx 5000 people were there and everyone left happy.

Terrible shame about the PABA title fight, in my humble opinion, the fight should've been allowed to proceed, The Referee should have given the corner every chance to repair the cut and keep their fighter in the contest, they had the best cutman in Australia in their corner, in Brian Wilmott, plus when you consider all what both Jamie and Serge went through to get there, they both deserve every opportunity to win the fight.

I truly felt the fight was far from over and Yannick, while beaten in both rounds, was not out of the fight at all, there was still another 10 rounds to go, 2 rounds does not win you a championship fight, but i really did feel for Jamie who is an absolutel professional and a true sportsman, he deserves every accolade given.

I am presently working on a rematch, but the referee, by the letter of the law, broke no rule and he is entitled to halt the fight whenever he feels its right and to protect the fighter's welfare, and that's what he did, whether we like it or not, but i just felt Pittman deserved more opportunity.

Anyway, once every thing is sorted out, i will get on here and let you all know the outcome.

Regards
Brad Vocale

Excellent post BV. There's nothing like a bit of self importance plug.....and why explain something in 10 words when one can do it in 100+

It appears chief Sharpe & assistant you had your finger on the pulse.........Maybe touch busy socialising with IBF junket boys??

[#1 BoXa]

totally agree with ya Brad

['Frilla]

Was an awesome fight! Both fighters gave it their all.

I remember John back in the amateurs, he has a twin brother, Luke. They were both very good amateur fighters.

[Da Voice]

I was assisting as Supervisor for the entire event, not just the PABA title fight,

Is that so Bradley? It's unfortunate I know different :P

[Giancarlo]

I was in maxwells change room when ref come in
Before fight to go over things. An he said NO standing 8 count.
So not sure why 8 count come into it

Brian McMahon is a NSW ref, where there's no standing 8, but fights were contested under Vic rules. I guess he found that out after he spoke with the guys.

Brad says they do have a standing 8 count in NSW.

Which one of you is right?

[D J Pawsey]

Nsw has a standing 8 count I've been involved in 3 fights where it's been used.

[Da Voice]

I knew one of them didn't have it, but got the wrong one. However, just because first bout ref erred why did it have to apply to rest of the night? I'd say he most likely wasn't told.
Just as well timekeeper didn't go 10 seconds over in first round 'cos all other fights 1st round would have to been 190 seconds

[Sweet P]

I was in maxwells change room when ref come in
Before fight to go over things. An he said NO standing 8 count.
So not sure why 8 count come into it

Brian McMahon is a NSW ref, where there's no standing 8, but fights were contested under Vic rules. I guess he found that out after he spoke with the guys.

Brad says they do have a standing 8 count in NSW.

Which one of you is right?

NSW has a standing 8 count, Victoria dosn't.

[Sweet P]

I was in maxwells change room when ref come in
Before fight to go over things. An he said NO standing 8 count.

So not sure why 8 count come into it

Brian McMahon is a NSW ref, where there's no standing 8, but fights were contested under Vic rules. I guess he found that out after he spoke with the guys.

Hi Guys, there is a Simple answer to this, I was assisting as Supervisor for the entire event, not just the PABA title fight, there was to be no standing 8 count, but another Referee earlier, used the standing 8 count even though he was told not to, so once it was used, we decided it had to be used in all the prelim bouts simple as that, it's not ideal i know and not correct, but you cannot have a standing 8 in one fight and not another, it's all or nothing, i would have preferred nothing.

In NSW they DO HAVE a Standing 8 count in there rules, and it is used often, I have used it in NSW, but not in Victoria, there is no standing 8 count, we had NSW officials and to confuse them even more, they used Victorian rules, as i said, one Referee earlier in the evening simply forgot or decided to ignore my instructions and used the standing 8, so I decided we would have to use the standing 8, for every prelim fight, which we did, I then warned that same Referee not to use the standing 8 in the PABA title fight, which he did not because it only went just under two rounds.

Hope this clear things up, the event was a terrific for boxing in general, the Maxwell v Akaoula was a terrific fight, as was the main event, Tasmania certainly came out in droves to support Gealey and his team, approx 5000 people were there and everyone left happy.

Terrible shame about the PABA title fight, in my humble opinion, the fight should've been allowed to proceed, The Referee should have given the corner every chance to repair the cut and keep their fighter in the contest, they had the best cutman in Australia in their corner, in Brian Wilmott, plus when you consider all what both Jamie and Serge went through to get there, they both deserve every opportunity to win the fight.

I truly felt the fight was far from over and Yannick, while beaten in both rounds, was not out of the fight at all, there was still another 10 rounds to go, 2 rounds does not win you a championship fight, but i really did feel for Jamie who is an absolutel professional and a true sportsman, he deserves every accolade given.

I am presently working on a rematch, but the referee, by the letter of the law, broke no rule and he is entitled to halt the fight whenever he feels its right and to protect the fighter's welfare, and that's what he did, whether we like it or not, but i just felt Pittman deserved more opportunity.

Anyway, once every thing is sorted out, i will get on here and let you all know the outcome.

Regards
Brad Vocale

I think Pittmans corner should have been given a chance to work the cut, The fight would have developed into a really great fight in my opinion. Pittman often starts fast and i think the middle rounds would have been really interesting.
A rematch will be great to see and hopefully can be on Fox.

[Giancarlo]

Brian McMahon is a NSW ref, where there's no standing 8, but fights were contested under Vic rules. I guess he found that out after he spoke with the guys.

Brad says they do have a standing 8 count in NSW.

Which one of you is right?

NSW has a standing 8 count, Victoria dosn't.

Thanks for that.

I suspected Brad had got it right.

[perfect jet]

Re: pittman v yannick

The ref decided to ignore a professional opinion ( the doctor).

So why did he call on him to check pittmans cut in the first place?

The doctor said pittman was ok to fight on.

[Da Voice]

Re: pittman v yannick

The ref decided to ignore a professional opinion ( the doctor).

So why did he call on him to check pittmans cut in the first place?

The doctor said pittman was ok to fight on.

Ref, judges & supervisor had $$$$ on Yannick

[Da Voice]

It appears all concerned had a top night in Tassie.
Can't wait for a show in Darwin, with WA supervisor and mixture of Vic, NSW & Qld officials.......not to mention a mixture of all rules

[Craig14]

Re: pittman v yannick

The ref decided to ignore a professional opinion ( the doctor).

So why did he call on him to check pittmans cut in the first place?

The doctor said pittman was ok to fight on.

Ref, judges & supervisor had $$$$ on Yannick

The cut was a very bad one and Pittman would of never lasted the 12 rounds. The first thing he did when it opened was look at the ref he knew he was in trouble.