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Deserter wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote:

Deserter wrote:Guys, suspend the emotional aspect and address the reality, Prince coming back at this age is utterly pointless. Exciting fighter in his prime, but he hasn't set foot in the ring for more than 13 years. He's not even going to be half the fighter he was and we're not in for exciting fights, we're in for an old fighter trying to recapture the glory days and failing.
I have the utmost respect for Prince as a person, but let's not blind ourselves to the reality of being a pro boxer. There's nothing good that's going to come out of

Big puncher.
Left the game close to his prime.
A long time since his last fight.

Reminds me of Foreman's comeback.

Keith, your love of Prince is blinding you to the reality. A comparison with Foreman is madness. A comeback more akin to Terry Dunstan is probably the best scenario you can hope for.

keithmoonhangover wrote:The point I'm trying to make is that, like Foreman, Prince left the game with a lot left to offer and he was also a very big puncher.

I'm not saying Mark is going to be a world champion, but after a few warm ups, I'd bet heavy on him beating Enzo.

hurlock wrote:I thought prince had a bad knee injury???

Comparing him to foreman is laughable! Prince actually keeps himself in good shape & looks better then when he was active.

I think pf will be perfect for him.if he's struggling he can pull out .

& he must have some serious anger he can dish out after his tragic loss of his baby.

dbf wrote:3 years ago at the 'Bunce Live' event in Bethnal Green, Prince stood up from the crowd and said to Buncey and everyone else there that he was coming back then. Even Buncey, the eternal best mate of every boxer in history didn't seem to impressed or pleased at the news.

Prince is doing a great job now, much respect to him and he was a very decent pro but he should stay retired.

keithmoonhangover wrote:

hurlock wrote:I thought prince had a bad knee injury???

Comparing him to foreman is laughable! Prince actually keeps himself in good shape & looks better then when he was active.

I think pf will be perfect for him.if he's struggling he can pull out .

& he must have some serious anger he can dish out after his tragic loss of his baby.

Calm down mate, I'm not saying he is as good as Foreman. I'm saying that there are comparisons with Foreman - and there are, whether you like it or not.

1. Big puncher - tick.
2. Left the game close to his prime - tick.
3. A long time since his last fight - tick.

Foreman came back after 10 years, Prince is coming back after 14 years.

How are these particular comparisons laughable? They are all accurate.

hurlock wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote:

hurlock wrote:I thought prince had a bad knee injury???

Comparing him to foreman is laughable! Prince actually keeps himself in good shape & looks better then when he was active.

I think pf will be perfect for him.if he's struggling he can pull out .

& he must have some serious anger he can dish out after his tragic loss of his baby.

Calm down mate, I'm not saying he is as good as Foreman. I'm saying that there are comparisons with Foreman - and there are, whether you like it or not.

1. Big puncher - tick.
2. Left the game close to his prime - tick.
3. A long time since his last fight - tick.

Foreman came back after 10 years, Prince is coming back after 14 years.

How are these particular comparisons laughable? They are all accurate.

Keep your Alan's on me old china D

You can make up loads of comparisons!! Don't agree with both at there peak,you could of said both black?

billy bessey wrote:why did he retire?

Deserter wrote:Guys, suspend the emotional aspect and address the reality, Prince coming back at this age is utterly pointless. Exciting fighter in his prime, but he hasn't set foot in the ring for more than 13 years. He's not even going to be half the fighter he was and we're not in for exciting fights, we're in for an old fighter trying to recapture the glory days and failing.
I have the utmost respect for Prince as a person, but let's not blind ourselves to the reality of being a pro boxer. There's nothing good that's going to come out of this.

mugabi wrote:

Deserter wrote:Guys, suspend the emotional aspect and address the reality, Prince coming back at this age is utterly pointless. Exciting fighter in his prime, but he hasn't set foot in the ring for more than 13 years. He's not even going to be half the fighter he was and we're not in for exciting fights, we're in for an old fighter trying to recapture the glory days and failing.
I have the utmost respect for Prince as a person, but let's not blind ourselves to the reality of being a pro boxer. There's nothing good that's going to come out of this.

There is a point. He needs money and being an intelligent realistic man he has set his sights on prizefighter. With his vast experience and if he can prove he is in shape and i he does well in a couple of "gym fights", than with the shorter distance and format, he should be a worthy inclusion if lets say he has 4-5 months to prepare. Certainly the £8 grand participant fee should go down well with him.