David Price vs Jakov Gospic

[lefty]

http://www.BS.com/david-price- ... rk--104826

..... What exactly is the point of this fight? I know some will say it will build his confidence but it doesnt really. It just means he can knock over another can. Pointless fight. Paul Smith in another 6 round again

[Seven Tapered Knives]

Chisora, (almost) Briggs now Price

Gozzy's Manager must hate him.

[lefty]

Chisora, (almost) Briggs now Price

Gozzy's Manager must hate him.

[Stuarty]

The card was hastily put together I reckon. Anyone Scouse they can get on the bill against some knock over job might sell a few more tickets. I can see fast Eddie taking a hit in the wallet with this show.

[littlepug]

anyone with above a 50% ko ratio is gonna be a threat to price and that includes this guy, you really have to cross your fingers for him whoever he in with

[Andrew]

After being so dismissive of Dave Allen this is a joke.

[Horse]

After being so dismissive of Dave Allen this is a joke.

One man hoping to face Price on his return is unbeaten Yorkshireman Dave Allen (9-0-1-KO6), who questioned the Liverpudlian's punch endurance and said he'd relish a meeting.

Price said in response: "I don't know much about Dave Allen but I've seen he's mentioned my name. I haven't seen footage of him as a fighter so I can't really comment on him - I haven't got the information to form a solid opinion on him.

"It's not a fight I'd shy away from, so we'll see what happens in the coming weeks. We're all boxers, we all believe in ourselves and it's not something I take personally. As far as a name (for an opponent) is concerned, I've got no idea.

Price didn't seem that dismissive of him.

As for Jakov Gospic; he is a pathetic opponent, 580th in the world.

Jakov Gospic: http://boxrec.com/boxer/286711

http://www.sportinglife.com/boxing/news ... ngo-makabu

[Andrew]

After being so dismissive of Dave Allen this is a joke.

One man hoping to face Price on his return is unbeaten Yorkshireman Dave Allen (9-0-1-KO6), who questioned the Liverpudlian's punch endurance and said he'd relish a meeting.

Price said in response: "I don't know much about Dave Allen but I've seen he's mentioned my name. I haven't seen footage of him as a fighter so I can't really comment on him - I haven't got the information to form a solid opinion on him.

"It's not a fight I'd shy away from, so we'll see what happens in the coming weeks. We're all boxers, we all believe in ourselves and it's not something I take personally. As far as a name (for an opponent) is concerned, I've got no idea.

Price didn't seem that dismissive of him.

As for Jakov Gospic; he is a pathetic opponent, 580th in the world.

Jakov Gospic: http://boxrec.com/boxer/286711

http://www.sportinglife.com/boxing/news ... ngo-makabu

It was in this interview just over 5 minutes in.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G0gvSvkPzWg

He says "Why should I be going back to that level ?"

Well the waster he is fighting at Goodison is someone who he could have splattered on his debut so he is going back far far more levels than Dave Allen with that one.

I'd expect Price to beat Dave Allen but he will benefit more from fighting a young hungry fighter than some guy he would have blasted in a round years ago.

[Andrew]

PS I really don't want mean to sound like a Price hater I really supported him years ago when he was on a roll and I was gutted after the two Thomspon defeats.

I just think this fight is a joke and does nothing for him.

[Exoddus]

Should have taken the Dave Allen fight.

[magnus]

Price and Paul Smith are really looking to make statements with their opposition on this bill FFS.

[Fortynineandout]

I just think this fight is a joke and does nothing for him.[/quote]

Far too many fights just like this filling up Matchroom shows of late.
The recent Crolla undercard was a complete embarrassment imo - the boxers involved in these types of fights would be better served having a decent spar behind closed doors.

[Horse]

He says "Why should I be going back to that level ?"

Well the waster he is fighting at Goodison is someone who he could have splattered on his debut so he is going back far far more levels than Dave Allen with that one.

I'd expect Price to beat Dave Allen but he will benefit more from fighting a young hungry fighter than some guy he would have blasted in a round years ago.

Lot's of British fighters talk about not wanting to drop down to domestic level again, and then go on to fight several low level journeymen, who are totally worthless opponents.

It's a real head-scratcher.

Price has never succeeded beyond domestic level, so he's delusional to think domestic level is beneath him. He never even managed to win the Lonsdale Belt outright.

[Mimmy]

He says "Why should I be going back to that level ?"

Well the waster he is fighting at Goodison is someone who he could have splattered on his debut so he is going back far far more levels than Dave Allen with that one.

I'd expect Price to beat Dave Allen but he will benefit more from fighting a young hungry fighter than some guy he would have blasted in a round years ago.

Lot's of British fighters talk about not wanting to drop down to domestic level again, and then go on to fight several low level journeymen, who are totally worthless opponents.

It's a real head-scratcher.

Price has never succeeded beyond domestic level, so he's delusional to think domestic level is beneath him. He never even managed to win the Lonsdale Belt outright.

Price has a lot of talent but cannot execute that talent. I think hes more rounded that Tyson Fury and more skilled. I think Price is just gunshy and certainly has no chin. Other than thats he's not a bad heavyweight in this era of crap.

[Seven Tapered Knives]

Found this picture of a younger (and much slimmer) Gozzy with Price



What's going on, are they old pals or something?

[TheLeprechaun]

I think we saw Price at his best vs Teper.

He got starched.

Teper was on roids yes but the result is the result. I think he would have won anyway due to the styles but it's a matter of opinion.

Price is limited in stamina and chin. He is literally in a who-lands-first shootout whenever he steps up to Euro/world level. That's not always going to go your way in the heavyweight division. He can definitely still beat anybody in the division.

I think it's amazing how much he was favoured to beat Fury at one point and look at them now. I think I saw him priced up at 1/5 vs Fury at one stage. You know how bookies sometimes price up matches that might happen.

[lefty]

He says "Why should I be going back to that level ?"

Well the waster he is fighting at Goodison is someone who he could have splattered on his debut so he is going back far far more levels than Dave Allen with that one.

I'd expect Price to beat Dave Allen but he will benefit more from fighting a young hungry fighter than some guy he would have blasted in a round years ago.

Lot's of British fighters talk about not wanting to drop down to domestic level again, and then go on to fight several low level journeymen, who are totally worthless opponents.

It's a real head-scratcher.

Price has never succeeded beyond domestic level, so he's delusional to think domestic level is beneath him. He never even managed to win the Lonsdale Belt outright.

Price has a lot of talent but cannot execute that talent. I think hes more rounded that Tyson Fury and more skilled. I think Price is just gunshy and certainly has no chin. Other than thats he's not a bad heavyweight in this era of crap.

I dunno about that man. Price's footwork is shite. Fury has very good mobility for a guy of his size and also good handspeed and stamina. Boxing skill wise I think they're fairly similar although Fury uses his jab better for sure. Fury also has more of a natural fighting spirit and is less scared of getting hit I think. Price obviously is the bigger puncher though. That's one area he definietly doesnt lack.

[lefty]

I think we saw Price at his best vs Teper.

He got starched.

Teper was on roids yes but the result is the result. I think he would have won anyway due to the styles but it's a matter of opinion.

Price is limited in stamina and chin. He is literally in a who-lands-first shootout whenever he steps up to Euro/world level. That's not always going to go your way in the heavyweight division. He can definitely still beat anybody in the division.

I think it's amazing how much he was favoured to beat Fury at one point and look at them now. I think I saw him priced up at 1/5 vs Fury at one stage. You know how bookies sometimes price up matches that might happen.

The sad thing is, I think Teper would have won the fight without roids. He should have saved the PED's for when he got to the world level scene if he was gonna take that risk lol (not that I condone it).

[lefty]

Found this picture of a younger (and much slimmer) Gozzy with Price



What's going on, are they old pals or something?

I have no idea where you dug that up from but that's funny.

[Horse]

Price has a lot of talent but cannot execute that talent. I think hes more rounded that Tyson Fury and more skilled. I think Price is just gunshy and certainly has no chin. Other than thats he's not a bad heavyweight in this era of crap.

Tyson Fury is far more well rounded than Price.

Price only has size and power. He has a weak jab, weak chin, weak heart and weak stamina.

Price is actually a very poor all-rounder.

[littlepug]

Price has a lot of talent but cannot execute that talent. I think hes more rounded that Tyson Fury and more skilled. I think Price is just gunshy and certainly has no chin. Other than thats he's not a bad heavyweight in this era of crap.

Tyson Fury is far more well rounded than Price.

Price only has size and power. He has a weak jab, weak chin, weak heart and weak stamina.

Price is actually a very poor all-rounder.

agree, price dosent have the confidence to let his hands go and his jab is among the worst ive seen, it was embarrasing to watch him try an get on his toes in the thompson rematch just no balance or co-ordination whatsoever

[Mimmy]

Price has a lot of talent but cannot execute that talent. I think hes more rounded that Tyson Fury and more skilled. I think Price is just gunshy and certainly has no chin. Other than thats he's not a bad heavyweight in this era of crap.

Tyson Fury is far more well rounded than Price.

Price only has size and power. He has a weak jab, weak chin, weak heart and weak stamina.

Price is actually a very poor all-rounder.

Horse, if Price wasnt gun shy I dont think he would have been that bad. I dont really like to compare boxers but Joe Bugner comes to mind. The fact is Price is scared to death and thats incapacitated his boxing skill.

[Horse]

Horse, if Price wasnt gun shy I dont think he would have been that bad. I dont really like to compare boxers but Joe Bugner comes to mind. The fact is Price is scared to death and thats incapacitated his boxing skill.

Price is just a big lump who can punch.

I think you're overrating him quite a bit.

[Seven Tapered Knives]

I have no idea where you dug that up from but that's funny.

http://www.croring.com/news/jakov-gospi ... 16606.aspx

[Seven Tapered Knives]

We may mock this proposed bout but when you look at Gozzy's record, it seems a win over him opens doors to the BIG fights;

Chisora beat him, two fights on Pulev for the EBU title.

Takam beat him, next fight Perez for the WBC United States (USNBC) title (?)

Skelton beat him, next fight Price for the Brit/Commonwealth crowns.

Hughes beat him, next fight Hughie 'World Class' Fury.

Cornish beat him, two fights on Butlin for the International Masters title.

So don't be so quick to dismiss the importance of this fight, a win here could see Price in a BIG fight next time out.



Don't Knock The Gozz.