Rio Ferdinand pro debut

[Mimmy]

Ive got a feeling that Rio, if did apply for his boxing licence didnt get it.

Its all gone quite now, nothing more tweeted from Rio for a while. Even Richie Woodhall hasnt mentioned anything for a while either.

Looks like the dream is over.

[Coco]

Ive got a feeling that Rio, if did apply for his boxing licence didnt get it.

Its all gone quite now, nothing more tweeted from Rio for a while. Even Richie Woodhall hasnt mentioned anything for a while either.

Looks like the dream is over.

Seems a sensible decision.

I think it's great that Rio wants to fight and I would like to see him continue and train.

Also I have some friends who organize some white collar stuff if he wants to have a sensible fight.

[jonp]

No they are still working at it but i did try and tell you that febuary date wasnt realistic.Rio is training with ritchie this week and hes sparring now which is a step forward

[Mimmy]

No they are still working at it but i did try and tell you that febuary date wasnt realistic.Rio is training with ritchie this week and hes sparring now which is a step forward

Ah, ok.

I wonder which big card they are focussed on? AJ v Parker? Or the Sky show Whyte v Browne 24th March?

[jonp]

I dont think they are looking that far ahead they are just getting him ready to go for licence one step at a time.

[jonp]

No they are still working at it but i did try and tell you that febuary date wasnt realistic.Rio is training with ritchie this week and hes sparring now which is a step forward

Ah, ok.

I wonder which big card they are focussed on? AJ v Parker? Or the Sky show Whyte v Browne 24th March?

A first time licence doesnt turn round that quick,You have to apply to main board they send it off to the aread who then grant you a meeting in the meeting they decide wether you have to do an assessment or not(in this case obviously will)you arrange that to happen if all goes well,the area board send it off to head office who will then allow you to book a brain scan (they have to book it in for you) then once all your medicals are done the main board have to still wait for there next meeting to ok it and give you the green light,As the area and main board only meet once a month theres not much chance of a novice whos hasnt even applied yet getting it turned round in 4 weeks.This is why when you mentioned the feb date I knew there wasnt a chance of that happining.The first licence is quite a time consuming process to go through especialy if someone who requires an assessment.

[smiling assassin]

Has Rio got any boxing experience or is he a complete novice like Flintoff was. If it's the latter I hope the board are a lot more sceptical about giving him a licence. It's bad for boxing in my opinion

[Mimmy]

No they are still working at it but i did try and tell you that febuary date wasnt realistic.Rio is training with ritchie this week and hes sparring now which is a step forward

Ah, ok.

I wonder which big card they are focussed on? AJ v Parker? Or the Sky show Whyte v Browne 24th March?

A first time licence doesnt turn round that quick,You have to apply to main board they send it off to the aread who then grant you a meeting in the meeting they decide wether you have to do an assessment or not(in this case obviously will)you arrange that to happen if all goes well,the area board send it off to head office who will then allow you to book a brain scan (they have to book it in for you) then once all your medicals are done the main board have to still wait for there next meeting to ok it and give you the green light,As the area and main board only meet once a month theres not much chance of a novice whos hasnt even applied yet getting it turned round in 4 weeks.This is why when you mentioned the feb date I knew there wasnt a chance of that happining.The first licence is quite a time consuming process to go through especialy if someone who requires an assessment.

Thanks for clearing that issue up. You seem to know a bit about this process, so has Rio even started an application as of yet?

[jonp]

Ah, ok.

I wonder which big card they are focussed on? AJ v Parker? Or the Sky show Whyte v Browne 24th March?

A first time licence doesnt turn round that quick,You have to apply to main board they send it off to the aread who then grant you a meeting in the meeting they decide wether you have to do an assessment or not(in this case obviously will)you arrange that to happen if all goes well,the area board send it off to head office who will then allow you to book a brain scan (they have to book it in for you) then once all your medicals are done the main board have to still wait for there next meeting to ok it and give you the green light,As the area and main board only meet once a month theres not much chance of a novice whos hasnt even applied yet getting it turned round in 4 weeks.This is why when you mentioned the feb date I knew there wasnt a chance of that happining.The first licence is quite a time consuming process to go through especialy if someone who requires an assessment.

Thanks for clearing that issue up. You seem to know a bit about this process, so has Rio even started an application as of yet?

I dont know how many times iv gone through it and chased it back up when something gone missing ,I also was licenceholders representative for a couple of years at area meetings.I know hes getting to the stage where he will be going for it.

[Mimmy]

Robbie savage turning pro to fight Rio????

[Coco]

Robbie savage turning pro to fight Rio????

A good match up

[Terminator666]

Robbie savage turning pro to fight Rio????

A good match up

Easy first round win for Ferdinand

[leejonesjnr]

License has been refused and Rio hangs up his gloves

[paddy chavez]

Ive got a feeling that Rio, if did apply for his boxing licence didnt get it.

Its all gone quite now, nothing more tweeted from Rio for a while. Even Richie Woodhall hasnt mentioned anything for a while either.

Looks like the dream is over.

bang on mimmy

[Mimmy]

License has been refused and Rio hangs up his gloves

Well either he wasnt as good as Freddie Flintoff or the board has clamped down on this stuff. Which is good imo.

I cant see Rio going another route so this is good news i suppose. Not as if Rio needs to fight at his age.

Has there been anything in tbe media about this decision?

The board wont disclose info on this as its confidential.

[paddy chavez]

License has been refused and Rio hangs up his gloves

Well either he wasnt as good as Freddie Flintoff or the board has clamped down on this stuff. Which is good imo.

I cant see Rio going another route so this is good news i suppose. Not as if Rio needs to fight at his age.

Has there been anything in tbe media about this decision?

The board wont disclose info on this as its confidential.

its in a few papers today and on facebook

[Mimmy]

License has been refused and Rio hangs up his gloves

Well either he wasnt as good as Freddie Flintoff or the board has clamped down on this stuff. Which is good imo.

I cant see Rio going another route so this is good news i suppose. Not as if Rio needs to fight at his age.

Has there been anything in tbe media about this decision?

The board wont disclose info on this as its confidential.

its in a few papers today and on facebook

Im actually going to contradict myself now. It appears that the board didnt even see Rio and told him that he would not be granted a licence.

Im not really sure thats fair.

At least go along with the charade and let Rio have a session in front of the board then reject his request.

Im not sure how i feel now to be honest.

[banjo]

What are the requirements for a licence? I sometimes wonder whether some of the opponents fed to prospects early in their careers should be licenced.

[handsofstone]

What are the requirements for a licence? I sometimes wonder whether some of the opponents fed to prospects early in their careers should be licenced.

[jamesmcdonnell]

I'm glad that he's been refused a licence.

This isn't lawn green bowls, it's not something you take up in your later years for a bit of a lark, certainly not at professional level.

If he wants to fight, he can join white collar, where there's a lot of people he will beat if he has any natural aptitude, with a bit of training.

[bripez]

I'm glad that he's been refused a licence.

Me too - although not sure why the reasons are kept secret. Hopefully it is not a serious health issue but I suspect it is some jobsworth quoting "Data Protection" or something similar.

He is obviously a natural sportsman, very fit and not carrying any shit - I am sure he could have picked up the rudimentary skills, but he probably doesn't fancy getting punched - and I don't blame him!

[jamesmcdonnell]

I'm glad that he's been refused a licence.

Me too - although not sure why the reasons are kept secret. Hopefully it is not a serious health issue but I suspect it is some jobsworth quoting "Data Protection" or something similar.

He is obviously a natural sportsman, very fit and not carrying any poo - I am sure he could have picked up the rudimentary skills, but he probably doesn't fancy getting punched - and I don't blame him!

Medical records are private, you have to be given permission to make your medical records public.

[Mimmy]

I'm glad that he's been refused a licence.

Me too - although not sure why the reasons are kept secret. Hopefully it is not a serious health issue but I suspect it is some jobsworth quoting "Data Protection" or something similar.

He is obviously a natural sportsman, very fit and not carrying any poo - I am sure he could have picked up the rudimentary skills, but he probably doesn't fancy getting punched - and I don't blame him!

Medical records are private, you have to be given permission to make your medical records public.

Hes not had a medical with how he has said it.

The board has not seen him at all.

Its an age thing.

[jamesmcdonnell]

Me too - although not sure why the reasons are kept secret. Hopefully it is not a serious health issue but I suspect it is some jobsworth quoting "Data Protection" or something similar.

He is obviously a natural sportsman, very fit and not carrying any poo - I am sure he could have picked up the rudimentary skills, but he probably doesn't fancy getting punched - and I don't blame him!

Medical records are private, you have to be given permission to make your medical records public.

Hes not had a medical with how he has said it.

The board has not seen him at all.

Its an age thing.

Again, I'm still glad.

It's not a good idea to have people knocking on 40 turning over and becoming fighters.

It's dangerous enough for guys who started as kids and boxed their whole adult lives.

[Mimmy]

Medical records are private, you have to be given permission to make your medical records public.

Hes not had a medical with how he has said it.

The board has not seen him at all.

Its an age thing.

Again, I'm still glad.

It's not a good idea to have people knocking on 40 turning over and becoming fighters.

It's dangerous enough for guys who started as kids and boxed their whole adult lives.

I know what you mean. But as im 49 its a bitter pill to be told you cant do something because you are that age.

I can climb mt everest or even drive in a senior F1 race which is proberly more dangerous.