Was Thompson V Dunstan televised

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 26 Apr 2006, 06:17

I dont think it was, although someone may have the fight on an Eric Guy style camcorder?
Any ideas?????

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 26 Apr 2006, 06:25

that's something i've been asking. no one seems to have a copy. shame, as it's meant to be an absolute classic with a double knockdown ending

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 26 Apr 2006, 08:35

Definately televised in Wales (at least highlights).... It was on ITV.

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 26 Apr 2006, 13:08

stujones wrote:Definately televised in Wales (at least highlights).... It was on ITV.

do you have it on tape???

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 26 Apr 2006, 20:31

knockout wrote:
stujones wrote:Definately televised in Wales (at least highlights).... It was on ITV.
do you have it on tape???

Unfortunately not. I have been looking for it myself, ITV Wales (or HTV Wales as I still call it) showed a fair amount of boxing when it was off in ITV England, as part of their "Top Sport" Programme. Presented by Bob Symmonds.

They showed several Steve Robinson fights (later career), stuff of Dean Phillips, Gareth Jordan, Mervyn Bennett (R.I.P), Harry Woods, J.T. Williams, Michael Smyth, Barry Jones and several other fringe title contendors.

I'm not sure why it was on in Wales alone - must have been the Ian Turner vs Frankie Di Milo undercard fight that they were interested in.

I would love to get hold of some of these shows.

Lightsoot · Post by **Lightsoot** » 28 Apr 2006, 05:32

Grandstand showed highlights of it.

Lorn · Post by **Lorn** » 29 Apr 2006, 02:27

I have got it...!!!

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 30 Apr 2006, 19:24

Lorn wrote:I have got it...!!!

show off

how much would i have to bribe you in order to get a copy???
was howard in the corner that night???

thanks

Lorn · Post by **Lorn** » 01 May 2006, 01:35

Hmmmm now how much is this worth ??? lol

Nah I'll do you a copy hon, pm me your phone number or your email and I will sort it with you.

I might even put it onto a dvd for ya if you as very nicely.

Yes, H was in the corner hon, not a good night for us but thats boxing. I spoke to Terry about it the other day and he is quite matter of fact now, shit happens when you least expect it I think was the reply...lol

Lorn · Post by **Lorn** » 01 May 2006, 02:15

Why do you want it anyway KO ?

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 01 May 2006, 10:10

Lorn wrote:Why do you want it anyway KO ?

because it was an awesome scrap .....

Terry and Carl both great fighters with heavy hands....

Bad to be on the losing team in a fight like that for sure.... Carl "The Cat' Thompson, to use the old cliche, certainly had 9 lives.

Great to see you posting on here by the way... I remember you used to be on British boxing forum... that was a lively old place at times wasnt it!!!

Lorn · Post by **Lorn** » 01 May 2006, 13:07

ahhhhhhhhhhh the 'good' old days of british boxing.com...now that was fun.

You have a reply to your mess in your in tray hon..xx

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 May 2006, 18:15

It was definately shown on ITV.... Its been aired on Eurosport right now, and its got the old ITV logo.

We never had Steve Bunce on the commentary in Wales for this fight, the HTV Wales had a different production.