What's On My Mind - AJ

[Bard of Boxrec]

Nothing to see here, some Brits hate him because he's not a loveable loser.

However the Tim Henman/Frank Bruno era is over, and the sad sacks don't like that we now have winners like Murray and Joshua!

[Tuan_Jim]

Nothing to see here, some Brits hate him because he's not a loveable loser.

However the Tim Henman/Frank Bruno era is over, and the sad sacks don't like that we now have winners like Murray and Joshua!

Didn't you once bet a ton on Murray losing?

[lillywhite14]

The social media detractors are probably slagging him off for being fake one minute and worshipping a Kardashian or CR7/Conor McGregor the next...

[TheGingerBomber]

Some good input by you's lot...

My tuppence on Sky's shows being mostly average. I was actually looking forward to Murray vs Rosado, but watched BT instead because I don't have Sky. I know it's not big names or a title fight, but there was an expection of a good fight. Did it deliver?

Seemed like there was a few competitive fights on there to me, better than some of the poo they were delivering when Fielding & the Smith's were on the same card against awful opponents.

And I find it hard to complain about this Saturday, it's undercard is dire but I truly believe Hearn when he says it can't really be helped.

But as for this StubHub shite, it is a concern, I hope Hearn is forced to address it in the future, but I doubt it. I'd be surprised if he's breaking any laws because he knows not to risk anything.

I'll end with what someone commented on FB yesterday. I can't remember directly but a page was referring to AJ in comparison to Mike Tyson and a fella emerged with some dross about boxing being in a bad place....

I think only outsiders could say that!

I watched as much of both shows (Sky and BT last Saturday) as I could, and the BT show was much more interesting. BT had 3 really good prospects on showcasing impressive victories, and 1-2 really competitive fights and a good entertaining main event. This could well be the exception than the rule, but if BN/BT continue in this vein, Sky won't have it all their own way. Only thing FW and BN are lacking now is a global superstar. Just depends if they can keep hold of their bigger names, as there's always that lure of the bright lights and big money of Sky.

As far as StubHub goes, I'm still not convinced that Hearn/Matchroom take a % of the tickets sold at inflated prices. I like to take people at face value, as naive as that sounds. I mean what financial gains is there really to be main? Maybe doubling their income from ticket sales? I don't think the Matchroom machine is short of a bob or two. That being said, if I was Hearn, I wouldn't be selling any of my tickets to StubHub knowing full well that people use their website to fleece the public of going to his shows.

It's hard to know whether Hearn is being honest or not but I like to think that he is.

BN need to develop Yarde, Dubois, etc, because Fury and BJS can't be trusted. Flanagan is unknown too. Warrington needs a big fight.

[Stuarty]

This press conference is fuckin tedious man!

[Stuarty]

Some good input by you's lot...

My tuppence on Sky's shows being mostly average. I was actually looking forward to Murray vs Rosado, but watched BT instead because I don't have Sky. I know it's not big names or a title fight, but there was an expection of a good fight. Did it deliver?

Seemed like there was a few competitive fights on there to me, better than some of the poo they were delivering when Fielding & the Smith's were on the same card against awful opponents.

And I find it hard to complain about this Saturday, it's undercard is dire but I truly believe Hearn when he says it can't really be helped.

But as for this StubHub shite, it is a concern, I hope Hearn is forced to address it in the future, but I doubt it. I'd be surprised if he's breaking any laws because he knows not to risk anything.

I'll end with what someone commented on FB yesterday. I can't remember directly but a page was referring to AJ in comparison to Mike Tyson and a fella emerged with some dross about boxing being in a bad place....

I think only outsiders could say that!

I watched as much of both shows (Sky and BT last Saturday) as I could, and the BT show was much more interesting. BT had 3 really good prospects on showcasing impressive victories, and 1-2 really competitive fights and a good entertaining main event. This could well be the exception than the rule, but if BN/BT continue in this vein, Sky won't have it all their own way. Only thing FW and BN are lacking now is a global superstar. Just depends if they can keep hold of their bigger names, as there's always that lure of the bright lights and big money of Sky.

As far as StubHub goes, I'm still not convinced that Hearn/Matchroom take a % of the tickets sold at inflated prices. I like to take people at face value, as naive as that sounds. I mean what financial gains is there really to be main? Maybe doubling their income from ticket sales? I don't think the Matchroom machine is short of a bob or two. That being said, if I was Hearn, I wouldn't be selling any of my tickets to StubHub knowing full well that people use their website to fleece the public of going to his shows.

It's hard to know whether Hearn is being honest or not but I like to think that he is.

BN need to develop Yarde, Dubois, etc, because Fury and BJS can't be trusted. Flanagan is unknown too. Warrington needs a big fight.

It'll be interesting to see if Kiko can roll back the years and get to Warrington. Fancy Warrington on points or late because Kiko has a lot of miles on the clock. Sure he'll be dangerous early though.

[Rob3_142]

Some good input by you's lot...

My tuppence on Sky's shows being mostly average. I was actually looking forward to Murray vs Rosado, but watched BT instead because I don't have Sky. I know it's not big names or a title fight, but there was an expection of a good fight. Did it deliver?

Seemed like there was a few competitive fights on there to me, better than some of the poo they were delivering when Fielding & the Smith's were on the same card against awful opponents.

And I find it hard to complain about this Saturday, it's undercard is dire but I truly believe Hearn when he says it can't really be helped.

But as for this StubHub shite, it is a concern, I hope Hearn is forced to address it in the future, but I doubt it. I'd be surprised if he's breaking any laws because he knows not to risk anything.

I'll end with what someone commented on FB yesterday. I can't remember directly but a page was referring to AJ in comparison to Mike Tyson and a fella emerged with some dross about boxing being in a bad place....

I think only outsiders could say that!

I watched as much of both shows (Sky and BT last Saturday) as I could, and the BT show was much more interesting. BT had 3 really good prospects on showcasing impressive victories, and 1-2 really competitive fights and a good entertaining main event. This could well be the exception than the rule, but if BN/BT continue in this vein, Sky won't have it all their own way. Only thing FW and BN are lacking now is a global superstar. Just depends if they can keep hold of their bigger names, as there's always that lure of the bright lights and big money of Sky.

As far as StubHub goes, I'm still not convinced that Hearn/Matchroom take a % of the tickets sold at inflated prices. I like to take people at face value, as naive as that sounds. I mean what financial gains is there really to be main? Maybe doubling their income from ticket sales? I don't think the Matchroom machine is short of a bob or two. That being said, if I was Hearn, I wouldn't be selling any of my tickets to StubHub knowing full well that people use their website to fleece the public of going to his shows.

It's hard to know whether Hearn is being honest or not but I like to think that he is.

BN need to develop Yarde, Dubois, etc, because Fury and BJS can't be trusted. Flanagan is unknown too. Warrington needs a big fight.

The problem is, while the likes of Yarde/Dubois are stars in the making, if they're built up like Flanagan, then the public will not care less, and they'll drift into obscurity. How the average fighters like Whyte and the Allen have developed such a big profile for basically nothing so far, just indicates how strong the Matchroom machine is.

[freddydoesdallas]

I think a few have already alluded to this in the thread but it's the hype train for me. Constantly having people pop out from nowhere who watch a fight every year or so telling me I'm talking out my arse or being someone trying to be 'cool' for not agreeing that Joshua is the best ever.

Trying to reason with some people is pointless. I don't actually have anything against Joshua as a fighter or person but whenever that hype train rolls into town, the aftermath is just too enticing

[freddydoesdallas]

Ps nobody ever moved forward standing still

[TheGingerBomber]

I watched as much of both shows (Sky and BT last Saturday) as I could, and the BT show was much more interesting. BT had 3 really good prospects on showcasing impressive victories, and 1-2 really competitive fights and a good entertaining main event. This could well be the exception than the rule, but if BN/BT continue in this vein, Sky won't have it all their own way. Only thing FW and BN are lacking now is a global superstar. Just depends if they can keep hold of their bigger names, as there's always that lure of the bright lights and big money of Sky.

As far as StubHub goes, I'm still not convinced that Hearn/Matchroom take a % of the tickets sold at inflated prices. I like to take people at face value, as naive as that sounds. I mean what financial gains is there really to be main? Maybe doubling their income from ticket sales? I don't think the Matchroom machine is short of a bob or two. That being said, if I was Hearn, I wouldn't be selling any of my tickets to StubHub knowing full well that people use their website to fleece the public of going to his shows.

It's hard to know whether Hearn is being honest or not but I like to think that he is.

BN need to develop Yarde, Dubois, etc, because Fury and BJS can't be trusted. Flanagan is unknown too. Warrington needs a big fight.

The problem is, while the likes of Yarde/Dubois are stars in the making, if they're built up like Flanagan, then the public will not care less, and they'll drift into obscurity. How the average fighters like Whyte and the Allen have developed such a big profile for basically nothing so far, just indicates how strong the Matchroom machine is.

Yeah of course I agree. Up to BT to gain a rep as a real force in boxing.