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philipgill wrote:

Londonirish wrote:

reggaereggae wrote: I was wondering what that was about - they were really giving it; who was the 'fat bstard' who they were taunting?

They were Taunting Phil...... I heard a A stone over the weight... No one better to ask then the man him self. Phil? Thats a lot of weight to blow up could take a lot out of ya losing it. Same as Ashley Sexton, was a stone over a couple of days before then weight 9lb over thats Massive at such a low weight......

Wasn't a stone over Was 7lbs on monday Offered them the fight at a higher weight they wanted more money fair enough. But was feeling a bit ropey start of the week so didn't wanna push it for a nothing fight. Could of made weight but haddn't sold a lot of tickets so there wasn't much money or much point! Beating a kid thats not even rated would have got me where? I had nothing to gain or nothing to prove really.

But yeah your right blowing up in weight is starting to get ridiculous I worked so hard to get back down from 13 stone. After my draw at wembley Fighting at 9 stone 9 I Lost a bit of interest and became a bit disheartened was injured went away and did nothing for a few months was told to stop boxing because the damage to my hand buy a stupid NHS orthopaedic surgeon. But I decided to continue on with the hand problems managing the injury as best I can so that also factored in to pulling out. Why make my hand worse for no money when I can rest it and wait for a bigger for better money. Im staying in the gym gonna take my weight down and sit at a good weight until I get a fight date.

I always justified my yoyo diet lifestyle by saying I don't drink I don't have late nights its ok its just a bit of junk food. Nothing like what Hatton did but its just the same its still abusing my body eating like the way I was. It defiantly took its tool getting the weight off has run me down hence why I'm ill now. Now I'm creeping up on 30 I can't really afford to live that lifestyle if I intend to go any further in the sport. Tottaly unprofessional on my part and something I now no I can't afford to do anymore. If you look at my fights you can see Iv boxed from 9stone 9 up to 11 stone 2. Time to stick at a weight.

The full Dan Woodgate Vs. Paul Davis fight is on Youtube. One of the slickest, sickest K.O's I've seen for a long time. Sadly because it was tucked away on Eurosport it won't feature on any list for K.O. of 2011......which it is!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzmY8KJY74Q

Catch it before it gets removed.

iftkwoody wrote:Phil you handled yaself well last night took it as it came and didn't get involved. To be fair tho mate after the press conference I reckon you deserved a bit lol.

All the stick I got was totally deserved not only at the press conference but on facebook id been winding Floyd Moores fans/mates up Couldn't help myself it was to easy as they were all biting at what I said Floyd himself is a proper gent took it all said nothing shook my hand at the show even said sorry for the stick I was getting off his mob. He didn't need to do any of the above! So I tip my hat Floyd true gent.

Deffo mate i've met Floyd a few times and he's a quality bloke, absolutely brilliant to watch aswellwears his heart on his sleeve every fight as do you Phil would love to see you fight but from a mutual opinion i'd have Phil for the win purely through experience and ability. I do however think it'd be a great fight.

Sorry you didn't hear about it earlier Bob, please feel free to forward me your email address & I would be pleased to add you to my press list. I'm actually a big fan of yours, although I am losing hope with Boxing News. They used to give small hall shows more coverage but it is very difficult to get exposure in there now. They were sent the same press release as lots of other websites & media outlets but chose not to preview the event.

After they didn't give my last show any coverage before the event either I decided to actually ring Tris Dixon. I know he's a busy guy but I figured at least that way I could be sure he was at least aware that the show was taking place & that it was being broadcast. I also invited him or any BN journo that he had free to the press conference but none showed up. Once again BN chose to not preview my show, but not a lot more than that I can do. Funny because the people who do show interest seem to become converts v quickly, I'll keep plugging away at them!

Regardless of BN's seeming lack of interest their were plenty who did find the event attractive enough. The venue was filled to capacity of just over 1,400 and 768,000 watched the live broadcast on Eurosport. I saw the post saying (I think in jest) that more would tune in to Murphy v Owen than Crolla v Limond, well they did so well done on your prediction Le Forge!

The budget afforded me by Eurosport does not compete with what Sky pay and so I don't think it totally right to compare us in every regard, however I would challenge anyone to find more entertainment/value for money. I've worked in just about every job possible from carrying buckets to matchmaking/training/managing & promoting so have a good bit of experience which I put to use when putting the shows together.
I've never claimed that every fight is a 50/50, to do so would not make sense, I manage close to 70 boxers. Many a boxer's career has been ruined by being rushed & I want the guys I manage to have good careers so I wouldn't want to do that. That said I don’t want them to have all easy fights either and also understand the need for shows to be good value so I try to make the top of the bill as close to 50-50 as possible along with a few other chief supporting bouts that are competitive.

Anyway I hope this may give some insight to our events & hopefully you can join me at an event one of these days. If BN ever do decide to give me any coverage Bob, I hope its you that does the piece, like I said, I’m a big fan.

HellraiserBoxing wrote:Sorry you didn't hear about it earlier Bob, please feel free to forward me your email address & I would be pleased to add you to my press list. I'm actually a big fan of yours, although I am losing hope with Boxing News. They used to give small hall shows more coverage but it is very difficult to get exposure in there now. They were sent the same press release as lots of other websites & media outlets but chose not to preview the event.

After they didn't give my last show any coverage before the event either I decided to actually ring Tris Dixon. I know he's a busy guy but I figured at least that way I could be sure he was at least aware that the show was taking place & that it was being broadcast. I also invited him or any BN journo that he had free to the press conference but none showed up. Once again BN chose to not preview my show, but not a lot more than that I can do. Funny because the people who do show interest seem to become converts v quickly, I'll keep plugging away at them!

Regardless of BN's seeming lack of interest their were plenty who did find the event attractive enough. The venue was filled to capacity of just over 1,400 and 768,000 watched the live broadcast on Eurosport. I saw the post saying (I think in jest) that more would tune in to Murphy v Owen than Crolla v Limond, well they did so well done on your prediction Le Forge!

The budget afforded me by Eurosport does not compete with what Sky pay and so I don't think it totally right to compare us in every regard, however I would challenge anyone to find more entertainment/value for money. I've worked in just about every job possible from carrying buckets to matchmaking/training/managing & promoting so have a good bit of experience which I put to use when putting the shows together.
I've never claimed that every fight is a 50/50, to do so would not make sense, I manage close to 70 boxers. Many a boxer's career has been ruined by being rushed & I want the guys I manage to have good careers so I wouldn't want to do that. That said I don’t want them to have all easy fights either and also understand the need for shows to be good value so I try to make the top of the bill as close to 50-50 as possible along with a few other chief supporting bouts that are competitive.

Anyway I hope this may give some insight to our events & hopefully you can join me at an event one of these days. If BN ever do decide to give me any coverage Bob, I hope its you that does the piece, like I said, I’m a big fan.

Class post, great to see the viewing figures they are brilliant both considering the budget, competition and the level at which the fighters were fighting. Though I haven't seen all the fights what I have seen was exciting and it certainly looks like the crowd were enjoying themselves. I wish you continued good luck with all your events. Sound like you love the sport your job isnt easy but when it all comes together like this must be so rewarding. Im envious of you Mr Helliet.

HellraiserBoxing wrote:Sorry you didn't hear about it earlier Bob, please feel free to forward me your email address & I would be pleased to add you to my press list. I'm actually a big fan of yours, although I am losing hope with Boxing News. They used to give small hall shows more coverage but it is very difficult to get exposure in there now. They were sent the same press release as lots of other websites & media outlets but chose not to preview the event.

After they didn't give my last show any coverage before the event either I decided to actually ring Tris Dixon. I know he's a busy guy but I figured at least that way I could be sure he was at least aware that the show was taking place & that it was being broadcast. I also invited him or any BN journo that he had free to the press conference but none showed up. Once again BN chose to not preview my show, but not a lot more than that I can do. Funny because the people who do show interest seem to become converts v quickly, I'll keep plugging away at them!

Regardless of BN's seeming lack of interest their were plenty who did find the event attractive enough. The venue was filled to capacity of just over 1,400 and 768,000 watched the live broadcast on Eurosport. I saw the post saying (I think in jest) that more would tune in to Murphy v Owen than Crolla v Limond, well they did so well done on your prediction Le Forge!

The budget afforded me by Eurosport does not compete with what Sky pay and so I don't think it totally right to compare us in every regard, however I would challenge anyone to find more entertainment/value for money. I've worked in just about every job possible from carrying buckets to matchmaking/training/managing & promoting so have a good bit of experience which I put to use when putting the shows together.
I've never claimed that every fight is a 50/50, to do so would not make sense, I manage close to 70 boxers. Many a boxer's career has been ruined by being rushed & I want the guys I manage to have good careers so I wouldn't want to do that. That said I don’t want them to have all easy fights either and also understand the need for shows to be good value so I try to make the top of the bill as close to 50-50 as possible along with a few other chief supporting bouts that are competitive.

Anyway I hope this may give some insight to our events & hopefully you can join me at an event one of these days. If BN ever do decide to give me any coverage Bob, I hope its you that does the piece, like I said, I’m a big fan.

Good post Mickey. Over three quarter of a million viewers is impressive, and it was a very enjoyable night's boxing. Great atmosphere in a great venue. Did Boxing News actually attend the show?

Yes Boxing News did attend as they do every pro show. Just wished they'd given us some coverage before the event as it undoubtedly would have pushed our viewing figures/ticket sales higher. It is nice but frustrating to be bombarded with emails/facebook messages a week after the event from people who loved it having seen it on youtube after they'd heard someone talking about it, but didn't know it was taking place until after it had run live. We are getting more and more media attention so hopefully it will continue to escalate!

Thank you to everyone that has supported the events thus far You rock!