Apparently Mickey Rourkes opponent was paid to take a dive!

[Finn]

Came across this article, obviously not the most reliable source but watching the video its hard to disagree.

Check out the stoppage http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... 5074330001

[danal2]

Came across this article, obviously not the most reliable source but watching the video its hard to disagree.

Check out the stoppage http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... 5074330001

Yep, that was plain to see, that body shot was laughable

[Tomasino]

I've not read the link.

I have to say though, it was obvious from the start that this was going to be a fixed fight, wasn't it? I mean when I seen the thread go up pre fight I couldn't imagine it being anything g other than a fake

[Sklar]

I think it was fixed. I think Flintoff's was too. I don't think Freddie was in on it though.

[Finn]

I think it was fixed. I think Flintoff's was too. I don't think Freddie was in on it though.

Not sure about that Flintoff was in against a pub fighter and nearly lost a 3 rounder.

[reggaereggae]

I think it was fixed. I think Flintoff's was too. I don't think Freddie was in on it though.

Not sure about that Flintoff was in against a pub fighter and nearly lost a 3 rounder.

That pub fighter almost knocked Flintoff out by mistake. In terms of fixing, I think his opponent was told not to try.... IE doesn't hurt him.

[Dixonian]

I think it was fixed. I think Flintoff's was too. I don't think Freddie was in on it though.

Not sure about that Flintoff was in against a pub fighter and nearly lost a 3 rounder.

That pub fighter almost knocked Flintoff out by mistake. In terms of fixing, I think his opponent was told not to try.... IE doesn't hurt him.

Yep. That guy could have sparked Flintoff at any moment.

[Boxing Prospect]

I know it's at a MUCH lower level in terms of general attention but last week saw the debut of a Japanese comedian, Robert Yamamoto, by all accounts he looked tremendous and really fired up as he whooped Riku Takahashi. Not seen the full fight but in the clip I got to see he did look pretty good for a raw novice.

Footage-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsjArxnTiJ0

[reggaereggae]

The best 'celebrity' boxer was Anthony Mundine. Amazing when you think about it.

[Muttley]

Lets not forget this was not an official fight. It was an exhibition bout

[Weirdyman]

I feel for the Seymour lad, clearly has some mental health issues. Giving him a few grand for throwing a fight/exhibition won't help him in the long term.

I hope Rourke and his people provide a bit more than just a bit of cash and a trip to Russia.

Although, this all stems from a Daily Mail article, so who knows!

[stevieb_8006]

People seem to be taking this bit of fun incredibly seriously

[Tarkus]

Are you serious? Entire fight was a theatrical performance.

[Finn]

Are you serious? Entire fight was a theatrical performance.

it looks that way, however they then marketed it as Mickey Rourke breaking a record.