JOURNEYMAN PRIZEFIGHTER!!

[Scottrf]

Obviously , I've spoken to loads of people on this. I'm a real easy going bloke so do think people have been honest and not tried to be polite . All said boxing at times seems one sided. Some non fans reckon they don't watch coz its fixed. Of course that complete shite but everyone has said they would watch a genuinely open fight or tournament. If they showed a bit of our boxing background. And history. People would tune in for sure.

That sort of thing could be used a lot more in boxing. People buy into fighters/their stories as much as their in ring activities. Look at Benn/Eubank, of course they were in great fights but people enjoyed the rivalry/back stories.

[taffytoon]

Christ Johnny I wish you got this excited about every fight Truth is mate you are a lot better fighter than your records suggests and if you put this much enthusiasm into it you would be be winning a lot more and getting better pay days anyway, I think you and all Journeymen are the life blood of the sport and it would not survive without you lot. That said I have seen you fight many many times and you could have won a hell of a lot more with the right mind set.

I for one would love to watch this happen and may even chuck some money at it

[johnnygreaves]

Cheers taffy. Truth is mate , took so many short ones and not really been match fit. Boxed a lot of ticket sellers and close decisions never go my way. Got into the habit of just making fights easy for myself. Took a long hard look at myself and I really think I can get a few wins this year. Set out to get to my hundred , and need to keep the board from looking at me. I really don't take much clean & with extra motivation can do myself justice

[taffytoon]

Cheers taffy. Truth is mate , took so many short ones and not really been match fit. Boxed a lot of ticket sellers and close decisions never go my way. Got into the habit of just making fights easy for myself. Took a long hard look at myself and I really think I can get a few wins this year. Set out to get to my hundred , and need to keep the board from looking at me. I really don't take much clean & with extra motivation can do myself justice

Good on you fella Like I said I have seen you fight many times and we have spoken a lot (I will introduce myself next show we are both on) but it does not help when you get the win and argue with the ref that the other fella should have won like in Southampton

[dondada]

When Ian McNeilly suggested such a tournament in last month's BM he was obviously being a bit tongue in cheek, but the more I think about it the more the idea appeals.

This tournament should happen. And if Glyn and I don't get a good drink out of it, there's something wrong.

[johnnygreaves]

Ha ha, boys you'd be more than welcome to pop round for a beer. Champers if I won it. Lol! Do that taffy . Be nice to talk in person. Bit of a story to the southampton turnout . Il explain in person. Poor lad. Was holding him up in the last. Ha. You can't go round beating on ticket sellers to much . Got a living to make , he tried to get me out in the first and blew he's beans

[taffytoon]

Ha ha, boys you'd be more than welcome to pop round for a beer. Champers if I won it. Lol! Do that taffy . Be nice to talk in person. Bit of a story to the southampton turnout . Il explain in person. Poor lad. Was holding him up in the last. Ha. You can't go round beating on ticket sellers to much . Got a living to make , he tried to get me out in the first and blew he's beans

Oh we have spoke many times I will drop you a PM mate

[danboxer1]

Im definately up for it if it ever comes to fruition.if all jourymen box for is for money then i cant see how people think we'd go in to survival mode because with Prizefighter there's that magic ingredient i think boxing lacks the most.(INCENTIVE TO WIN).Believe me and i think i speak for all the others when i say this,if winning a fight means im getting a few grand more then i'm giving it 110%.Everyone always bangs on about how boxing wouldn't survive without journeymen so i dont think it would be too much to ask for one night for the lads.

P.S "Greavesy" i'd piss it anyhow so dont get too confident if it comes off lol

THORPEY

[el_grande_mauro_mina]

Im definately up for it if it ever comes to fruition.if all jourymen box for is for money then i cant see how people think we'd go in to survival mode because with Prizefighter there's that magic ingredient i think boxing lacks the most.(INCENTIVE TO WIN).Believe me and i think i speak for all the others when i say this,if winning a fight means im getting a few grand more then i'm giving it 110%.Everyone always bangs on about how boxing wouldn't survive without journeymen so i dont think it would be too much to ask for one night for the lads.

P.S "Greavesy" i'd piss it anyhow so dont get too confident if it comes off lol

THORPEY

That is all very well, but remember why people hate Audley Harrison - because he has the tools to win but he doesn't try. If you lot all give it loads in your proposed prizefighter and become household names - do you think you will all go back to dropping 60-54s twice a month and collecting regular paypackets? That will be a thing of the past because the fans will not put up with you all coasting whilst doing the minimum against the 'flying machines'.

All the fans want is for the people we pay good money to watch try their best in competitive fights.

[johnnygreaves]

Carlos, what you talking about mate. With this prizefighter, were in competition against boys with the same ability . Most boys we box every week are unbeaten , top amateurs, Sharp as fornicate, and sell all the tickets, any close dicision always goes against us. We try mate. Make no bones about that. They prepare for months, we get two days. Most are backed by the warrens & Malone,s. We don't get a fair shout, at least very fuckin rarely. Thorpy son, your class, but big johnny wins this thing son, ha ha.that's the spirit tho Dan , let these people know it would mean the world to us!

[dberry]

I'd pay to see a blue collar, hard working, blood and guts, journey man eight man elimination tournament!

[Tommy Gunn13]

Johnny say this got sorted and happens in 2-3months time....U say your train really hard for this,but what happens if you get offerd late notice bouts inbetween...would you take these fights or just totally get yourself in tip top condition for the prizefighter??

[johnnygreaves]

Well , matchroom would insist we don't take any jobs for a while before hand . But Yeh is swerve any offers I had to fight in order to win it. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity so I'd treat it as such.

[Tommy Gunn13]

Well , matchroom would insist we don't take any jobs for a while before hand . But Yeh is swerve any offers I had to fight in order to win it. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity so I'd treat it as such.

[danboxer1]

[quote="johnnygreaves"]Carlos, what you talking about mate. With this prizefighter, were in competition against boys with the same ability . Most boys we box every week are unbeaten , top amateurs, Sharp as eff, and sell all the tickets, any close dicision always goes against us. We try mate. Make no bones about that. They prepare for months, we get two days. Most are backed by the warrens & Malone,s. We don't get a fair shout, at least very fuckin rarely. Thorpy son, your class, but big johnny wins this thing son, ha ha.that's the spirit tho Dan , let these people know it would mean the world to us![/quote]

we ought to get a group goin on facebook for it mate and start gettin some rivalry bubbling between us all.ill go first "I'm the king of the Journeymen and dont you bums forget especially you jonny you useless pussy lol.i know i've been a tadge off par lately but its just to lull you bums into a false sense of security.if prizefighter journeymen happens i'll be on it and come fight night i'll not only be the best looking journeyman but the winner and star of the show.R.S.V.P

[johnnygreaves]

Ha ha , Danny boy, you won't be to good looking when I'm done with ya. Lol! Let's keep on their case Dan. We deserve it. Whoever wins it would be pukka to have bragging rights over the rest. We need to convince people we won't go into a shell. I love ya Thorpy, but on the nite I'd wanna bash you up.

[danboxer1]

[quote="johnnygreaves"]Ha ha , Danny boy, you won't be to good looking when I'm done with ya. Lol! Let's keep on their case Dan. We deserve it. Whoever wins it would be pukka to have bragging rights over the rest. We need to convince people we won't go into a shell. I love ya Thorpy, but on the nite I'd wanna bash you up.[/quote]

love ya too mate and the rest of the lads but your right when that bell goes im goin for the kill,we can all bum each other after we're done killin each other.i've been bangin on about this for years pal,i posted a topic ages back.it'd be brilliant if it did come off.like you say ya just gotta convince enough people

[danboxer1]

http://boxrec.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=102212

[Srebmun]

Would DEFINITELY be up for this, York Hall would be packed to the rafters too I believe.

I'm a Canning Town resident too so my support and money will be on Mr Greaves for sure.

I've said on a thread before (especially after reading the article in BN) if I ever see you in Canning Town Johnny (I live close to The Princess Alex) the beers (or soda water if you're training for this Prizefighter) are on me.

Hope this happens.

[57philbox]

so who do you reckon should be the 8 and 2 subs?

[danboxer1]

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=gro ... 20850&ap=1

[johnnygreaves]

Phil, my brothers already put up a list at the start of this topic. Britains best journeymen are around the same weight . It's all in place and ready to get the go ahead . And for the pussy comment earlier Thorpy. Your goin down pal, ha.

[johnnygreaves]

Srebmun , the offer of that beer will be more than welcome. Us towners would beat these northerners out of sight. Up the hammers son, ha

[57philbox]

i think ali wyatt would be a good choice! remember to duck this time

[Tommy Gunn13]

Phil, my brothers already put up a list at the start of this topic. Britains best journeymen are around the same weight . It's all in place and ready to get the go ahead . And for the pussy comment earlier Thorpy. Your goin down pal, ha.

The names that have been mentioned might not be in it...not being funny but who is to say your defo in it? if it was to happen???