Johnson O'Kane (spoiler)

[Wales]

Never seen two fighters smother each other's work as much.

Probably the worst "toe to toe" fight ive seen, looked like they had 14oz gloves on!!

Am I being harsh?

[Boxing Prospect]

I enjoyed it overall but felt very much like the bout was a case of "lots of action, little drama". Barring the first round was anyone really that hurt?

[milpool]

Not sure but I wasn't overly impressed with Johnson. He shouldn't go anywhere near the winner of tonight's main event.

[stevedoc]

Paddy Fitzpatrick must have a terrible win lose ratio..

[Wales]

I enjoyed it overall but felt very much like the bout was a case of "lots of action, little drama". Barring the first round was anyone really that hurt?

I think that quote hits nail on the head. I got bored around 6th as pattern of fight seemed set and neither gave themselves enough space or leverage to land genuine heavy shots.

Onwards and upwards.

[handsofstone]

O'Kane done well to get out the 1st round

[reggaereggae]

Paddy Fitzpatrick must have a terrible win lose ratio..

Probably only mildly better than his pro boxing record:
http://boxrec.com/boxer/38354

Although according to his own website: "Paddy Fitzpatrick’s boxing resume reads like a who’s who of the pugilist world. Involved in boxing now for over 25 years, Irishman Fitzpatrick has worked alongside some of the leading fi ghters and trainers the sport has to offer."

And apparently Paddy "He currently has Five Proffessionals (sic) that he coaches: World title contender St George Groves. The 'King' Eamon O'kane. His very own Luke 'the Duke' Watkins, Garvey 'old Skool' Kelly and many more up and coming Boxing Greats."

I'd really like to know a little more about these future 'Boxing Greats".... Sounds like he has a secret Tommy Hearns, Roberto Duran and Marvin Hagler ready to make history.

http://www.fitzpatricksboxinggym.com/in ... t=Trainers

[bripez]

£9 a session !

[reggaereggae]

£9 a session !

Yes but you're being trained by someone who is a who's who's of pugilistic endeavour....

[PredatorHayds]

O'Kane showed great heart to get through that fight.
Johnson needs to avoid GGG. Good fight for Lemiuex comeback

[wesshaw1985]

given the loss and the supposed meagre purse ($7,500).
I think O'Kane would be better matching himself up back over here in the UK & Ireland, plenty of fights available to him.
Lee and O'Sullivan back in Ireland.
Eubank jnr, Saunders, Blackwell, Ryder in England.

[digzee]

Paddy Fitzpatrick must have a terrible win lose ratio..

Probably only mildly better than his pro boxing record:
http://boxrec.com/boxer/38354

Although according to his own website: "Paddy Fitzpatrick’s boxing resume reads like a who’s who of the pugilist world. Involved in boxing now for over 25 years, Irishman Fitzpatrick has worked alongside some of the leading fi ghters and trainers the sport has to offer."

And apparently Paddy "He currently has Five Proffessionals (sic) that he coaches: World title contender St George Groves. The 'King' Eamon O'kane. His very own Luke 'the Duke' Watkins, Garvey 'old Skool' Kelly and many more up and coming Boxing Greats."

I'd really like to know a little more about these future 'Boxing Greats".... Sounds like he has a secret Tommy Hearns, Roberto Duran and Marvin Hagler ready to make history.

http://www.fitzpatricksboxinggym.com/in ... t=Trainers

The guy is a joke, I saw a recent IFL interview where he told Groves just before he fought Rebrasse that if he lost he wouldn't be working with him anymore, considering George had just lost 2 fights against Froch his mind couldn't have been in a good place so he didn't need to be thinking about losing, also obsessing about George deleting his Twitter was just strange.

[stevedoc]

given the loss and the supposed meagre purse ($7,500).
I think O'Kane would be better matching himself up back over here in the UK & Ireland, plenty of fights available to him.
Lee and O'Sullivan back in Ireland.
Eubank jnr, Saunders, Blackwell, Ryder in England.

He got 5k for an eliminater in America on a ppv bill that is crap money really crap

[GooalaShooola]

Paddy Fitzpatrick must have a terrible win lose ratio..

O'Kane's tactics were atrocious for the duration of the fight too. It's a shame it took Groves so long to realise the bloke is a liability, but better late than never...

[GooalaShooola]

given the loss and the supposed meagre purse ($7,500).
I think O'Kane would be better matching himself up back over here in the UK & Ireland, plenty of fights available to him.
Lee and O'Sullivan back in Ireland.
Eubank jnr, Saunders, Blackwell, Ryder in England.

He got 5k for an eliminater in America on a ppv bill that is crap money really crap

Staggeringly bad.

[salaambrown]

Paddy Fitzpatrick must have a terrible win lose ratio..

O'Kane's tactics were atrocious for the duration of the fight too. It's a shame it took Groves so long to realise the bloke is a liability, but better late than never...

O Kane had to have 15 litres of something pumped into him after fight according to Paddy.
The temple punches O Kane was taking are career ending. It was a brutal fight. Few more fights like that and he needs to seriously think about his health. 33 Years old. Topo guys both of them but O Kane needs to stop having tear ups!