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Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 23 Sep 2019, 08:56
by MasterG
spudder56 wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 08:49
I heard tommy Jacobs against a washed up mayorga was on the card but I’m not 100% sure one thing for certain is that BIBA boss gianluca di caro will make a few quid out of it lol but having said that you have to respect his marketing ability getting people to pay for licensing and sanctioning fees for what is basically a white collar outfit tbh
Yes Tommy has confirmed Mayorga.
Big spot to hire out for BIBA boxing. There is a female fight also on the bill, someone called Marianne?? Di Caro's wife or girlfriend.
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 23 Sep 2019, 09:09
by Muttley
polecateddy wrote: ↑13 Sep 2019, 12:37
I think Richie Woodhall has a bad back. Robin Reid is another decent match I suppose, but still a lot younger. Probably would have have ended up an ugly maul ...probably will whoever Nigel gets matched against.
If its sakio Bika then that could be bad move
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 23 Sep 2019, 09:11
by Muttley
Muttley wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 09:09
polecateddy wrote: ↑13 Sep 2019, 12:37
I think Richie Woodhall has a bad back. Robin Reid is another decent match I suppose, but still a lot younger. Probably would have have ended up an ugly maul ...probably will whoever Nigel gets matched against.
If its sakio Bika then that could be bad move
Bakia might be 40 years old but should still be half lively
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 23 Sep 2019, 09:13
by MasterG
Muttley wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 09:09
polecateddy wrote: ↑13 Sep 2019, 12:37
I think Richie Woodhall has a bad back. Robin Reid is another decent match I suppose, but still a lot younger. Probably would have have ended up an ugly maul ...probably will whoever Nigel gets matched against.
If its sakio Bika then that could be bad move
It has to be some other previously retired boxer, I cant imagine Benn fighting any of the BIBA light heavies as there isnt a 'name' in the list that could sell a decent amount of tickets to fill Birmingham. Ill piss myself if Steve Collins is named.
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 23 Sep 2019, 09:35
by spudder56
MasterG wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 08:56
spudder56 wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 08:49
I heard tommy Jacobs against a washed up mayorga was on the card but I’m not 100% sure one thing for certain is that BIBA boss gianluca di caro will make a few quid out of it lol but having said that you have to respect his marketing ability getting people to pay for licensing and sanctioning fees for what is basically a white collar outfit tbh
Yes Tommy has confirmed Mayorga.
Big spot to hire out for BIBA boxing. There is a female fight also on the bill, someone called Marianne?? Di Caro's wife or girlfriend.
Yeah Marianne Marston is gianlucas girlfriend I believe the NIC will take an awful lot of ticket sellers to fill it
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 23 Sep 2019, 13:30
by jamesmcdonnell
God, what a terrible bloody card.
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 23 Sep 2019, 14:14
by Syntax Error
Muttley wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 09:11
Muttley wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 09:09
If its sakio Bika then that could be bad move
Bakia might be 40 years old but should still be half lively
If Bika is anywhere near fit, Benn is in serious trouble and will wish very quickly that he didn't come back at such an advanced age and after so long out.
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 23 Sep 2019, 14:17
by Floyd the snake
Chief support Frank Bruno vs Danny Williams would be a real pickem fight , Gianluca has no shame do anything for a few quid .
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 23 Sep 2019, 17:02
by spudder56
Floyd the snake wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 14:17
Chief support Frank Bruno vs Danny Williams would be a real pickem fight , Gianluca has no shame do anything for a few quid .
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 23 Sep 2019, 17:45
by MasterG
spudder56 wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 17:02
Floyd the snake wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 14:17
Chief support Frank Bruno vs Danny Williams would be a real pickem fight , Gianluca has no shame do anything for a few quid .
Even if this was on the cards Bruno would stop Williams pretty easily.
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 04:12
by big lennox
Whoever has given Benn a licence to box and put him in with a man 15 years his junior should be ashamed of themselves. Benn risks getting seriously hurt.
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 04:37
by Floyd the snake
Well said mate , looks like the culprits are the BIBA it's scandalous really , getting ready for Gianluca s drivel that Nigel has passed all relevant medicals and is fit as somebody half his age .
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 05:07
by leejonesjnr
spudder56 wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 08:49
I heard tommy Jacobs against a washed up mayorga was on the card but I’m not 100% sure one thing for certain is that BIBA boss gianluca di caro will make a few quid out of it lol but having said that you have to respect his marketing ability getting people to pay for licensing and sanctioning fees for what is basically a white collar outfit tbh
Tommy Jacobs was stopped by a 19-16-1 37 year old Nicaraguan last time out, might not be the easy name he is hoping for.
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 05:37
by MasterG
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 06:24
by spudder56
Floyd the snake wrote: ↑24 Sep 2019, 04:37
Well said mate , looks like the culprits are the BIBA it's scandalous really , getting ready for Gianluca s drivel that Nigel has passed all relevant medicals and is fit as somebody half his age .
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 07:02
by MasterG
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 07:11
by Muttley
I thought so,very worrying that anyone could want benn to fight again letalone someone like Bika. On paper Bika would destroy Benn.
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 07:19
by banjo
If it is Bika he's a prick for accepting it, making himself a bit of cash by fighting a middle aged man who hasn't fought for nearly a quarter of a century.
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 07:29
by kbackup408
banjo wrote: ↑24 Sep 2019, 07:19
If it is Bika he's a prick for accepting it, making himself a bit of cash by fighting a middle aged man who hasn't fought for nearly a quarter of a century.
well he's been hardly active himself out of over 2 years - don't understand why Benn would want to fight whilst his son is active
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 07:41
by danconnollyeire
Bika will fvck Benn. 1st round KO
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 07:41
by margaret thatcher
Benn will win
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 08:03
by K Evans C Slater
Will the fight be listed on BoxRec?
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 08:06
by jamesmcdonnell
Only if its a fix.
Benn was shot 25 years ago.
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 08:09
by margaret thatcher
jamesmcdonnell wrote: ↑24 Sep 2019, 08:06
Only if its a fix.
Benn was shot 25 years ago.
Doesn't Bika seem like an overly tough opponent for someone out that long? I'm defo getting the feeling we won't see him turn up full tilt.
Re: Nigel Benn - Talksport
Posted: 24 Sep 2019, 08:17
by Onetimeonly
Floyd the snake wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 14:17
Chief support Frank Bruno vs Danny Williams would be a real pickem fight , Gianluca has no shame do anything for a few quid .
Surely Bruno would be the headliner?
