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The latest one with Alex Arthur is interesting, he talks about the things he had to do to make weight, he said he sat in a hot bath for six hours overnight, the night before one weigh in with his team taking shifts to top it up and check on him. It's no wonder when you hear these stories that guys underperform in some fights and lose when they are not expected to.

Controversial wrote: ↑10 Jun 2020, 03:12 The latest one with Alex Arthur is interesting, he talks about the things he had to do to make weight, he said he sat in a hot bath for six hours overnight, the night before one weigh in with his team taking shifts to top it up and check on him. It's no wonder when you hear these stories that guys underperform in some fights and lose when they are not expected to.

Yep, I really enjoyed it. Must admit I was never a fan of Arthur back in the day as he came across as arrogant, but it was the complete opposite on the podcast, found him interesting, sharp, funny and just came across as an all-round top fella.

Deserter wrote: ↑10 Jun 2020, 04:45

Controversial wrote: ↑10 Jun 2020, 03:12 The latest one with Alex Arthur is interesting, he talks about the things he had to do to make weight, he said he sat in a hot bath for six hours overnight, the night before one weigh in with his team taking shifts to top it up and check on him. It's no wonder when you hear these stories that guys underperform in some fights and lose when they are not expected to.

Yep, I really enjoyed it. Must admit I was never a fan of Arthur back in the day as he came across as arrogant, but it was the complete opposite on the podcast, found him interesting, sharp, funny and just came across as an all-round top fella.

I can't say I really had an opinion one way or the other when he boxed but yes I agree he comes across very well, sounds like a really decent bloke.

Shhhh wrote: ↑10 Jun 2020, 05:29

Controversial wrote: ↑10 Jun 2020, 05:26

I can't say I really had an opinion one way or the other when he boxed but yes I agree he comes across very well, sounds like a really decent bloke.

What is Alex doing now?

He runs a gym

What is most remarkable is that he's been able to produce such a ground-breaking podcast while moonlighting as undisputed cruiserweight champion

Half way through the Doug Fischer one. fornicate me, this fella chats more pony than me!

Seems like a good dude but it’s the most one sided pod I’ve ever witnessed and it goes on for hours. I’m taking in every word like.

Normally Tris seems to talk and contribute much more than your average interviewer but he’s got no chance in this one. Doug does a surprisingly good job of pinging off on a tangent or three then bringing it back to eventually answer the question, however. I wish the same was true of me after a few.

Had to turn the tony dodson one off halfway through. Nothing was his fault, he was winning all of the fights he lost...excuse after excuse...

I wouldn't even be able to start listening to that one Dodson was very handy at English title level, but grossly overestimated his ability beyond that level which was hit and miss, mostly miss. He did have some bad injuries to be fair but keeping it real wasn't his strong point.

Froch beating Dobson was definitely reminiscent of Calzaghe beating Mark Delaney. British level stepping stone fights. I’d imagine Delaney and Dobson would have made a good fight.

Shhhh wrote: ↑20 Jun 2020, 13:20

blanca wrote: ↑20 Jun 2020, 05:11 Had to turn the tony dodson one off halfway through. Nothing was his fault, he was winning all of the fights he lost...excuse after excuse...

In boxing news he and 3 others were asked which amateur star didnt reach the heights expected .... he modestly replied ME

Says it all!

blanca wrote: ↑20 Jun 2020, 15:06

Shhhh wrote: ↑20 Jun 2020, 13:20

In boxing news he and 3 others were asked which amateur star didnt reach the heights expected .... he modestly replied ME

Says it all!

What did he do in the amateurs?

Shhhh wrote: ↑21 Jun 2020, 09:22

Coco wrote: ↑20 Jun 2020, 15:55

What did he do in the amateurs?

Says he won a junior Olympic gold and "7 national titles on the bounce"

I think he is being poetic with the truth.

Saying that I know a fella who only fought once to win a British title as a 10 year old. Actually the fella really could fight but was like 12 stone at that age and had a W/O all the way to the final, I think the same happened the year after.
Ironically he won senior titles at 11 stone

Get voting fellas

Boxerbeetle wrote: ↑21 Jun 2020, 09:43 Get voting fellas

Done and deserved

I just listened to the Dodson one, as others have said he seems to have an excuse for every loss which got a bit tiresome. He seems like a nice fella though and good luck to him in his new career. The thing with injuries and troubles out the ring is all fighters have them. There are never excuses when you win though. To me it seems he had a good amateur career and wasn't troubled too much and maybe that has clouded his judgement on what he could achieve.

Sometimes fighters with an excuse for everything is not a bad thing, while they may be deluding themselves they are protecting their positive mindset which is vital to be a champion.

When a fighter knows he is an also ran he is a journeyman.

What I do find interesting about these podcasts is how much weight some of these fighters drop. Dodson said he struggled with weight making, surely wouldn't it be better just to go up in weight and be strong than starve yourself to make a lighter weight and risk your health?

Controversial wrote: ↑21 Jun 2020, 12:51 What I do find interesting about these podcasts is how much weight some of these fighters drop. Dodson said he struggled with weight making, surely wouldn't it be better just to go up in weight and be strong than starve yourself to make a lighter weight and risk your health?

I think it’s part of the mindset. No matter what it takes, you’re gonna do it. It’s that single mindedness that makes you a better athlete, if you resolve yourself to make a weight you’re gonna do it.

I think a lot of fighters could do with moving up. Regis Prograis seems to make light belter a bit too easy and he looks absolutely bulletproof. Some of the biggest lads at different weights can seem a bit fragile.

Controversial wrote: ↑21 Jun 2020, 12:51 What I do find interesting about these podcasts is how much weight some of these fighters drop. Dodson said he struggled with weight making, surely wouldn't it be better just to go up in weight and be strong than starve yourself to make a lighter weight and risk your health?

Because fighters at higher weights are bigger and stronger

Coco wrote: ↑21 Jun 2020, 14:23

Controversial wrote: ↑21 Jun 2020, 12:51 What I do find interesting about these podcasts is how much weight some of these fighters drop. Dodson said he struggled with weight making, surely wouldn't it be better just to go up in weight and be strong than starve yourself to make a lighter weight and risk your health?

Because fighters at higher weights are bigger and stronger

But some guys are killing themselves to make weight, surely your body isn't as effective by starving yourself, sweating water off and having tiny body fat levels as it would be fighting a few pounds heavier in the next division?

Controversial wrote: ↑21 Jun 2020, 15:49

Coco wrote: ↑21 Jun 2020, 14:23

Because fighters at higher weights are bigger and stronger

But some guys are killing themselves to make weight, surely your body isn't as effective by starving yourself, sweating water off and having tiny body fat levels as it would be fighting a few pounds heavier in the next division?

It's the balence that every fighter has to make, but if you aren't tight and the weight you are fighting too heavy

Voted for Dixon's 'Life Stories'. Hope he gets some recognition.

Hope everyone supports him

Yep, I've voted for him as well.

blanca wrote: ↑20 Jun 2020, 05:11 Had to turn the tony dodson one off halfway through. Nothing was his fault, he was winning all of the fights he lost...excuse after excuse...

Yes, agree. Should have won all his fights by all accounts. Dixon must be cringing hearing that claptrap.

Roco wrote: ↑24 Jun 2020, 06:51

blanca wrote: ↑20 Jun 2020, 05:11 Had to turn the tony dodson one off halfway through. Nothing was his fault, he was winning all of the fights he lost...excuse after excuse...

Yes, agree. Should have won all his fights by all accounts. Dixon must be cringing hearing that claptrap.

It's a shame as he came across as a really decent fella apart from that element.. and if I'm honest I was a bit disappointed that Tris didn't challenge him more on it and just let the excuses keep rolling.