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Honestly it blows me away...

I've been a fan of boxing for about 30 years. I'm not an insider. I don't have any links with the sport. I can't fight...well I can have a go, but you know what I mean...

When I first found Boxrec it was like being there at the beginning of the universe. All these other people who love the sport and want to talk about it.

And I'll admit it I still get excited when someone from within the sport posts...boxer, trainer, journo, whatever... That's because I love the sport. Why people come on and make rude comments to people within the game it just startles me. And if you are actually courteous to people, you know, like real life, then you're accused of being an arse kisser... What ever happened to just being a decent sort of bloke? I respect people in the sport. I don't know why anyone wouldn't...

Steve Bunce is there for boxing. I love his shows. But then I'd pretty much love watching anyone discuss boxing. I don't get why some people don't...

I'd love to meet Buncey. I'd love to sit on that sofa and talk with his guests. Maybe he should have a fan slot once every couple of months. In fact Buncey could have a bit of a laugh with it and call it "The Keyboard Warriors Two Minutes Of Fame" have a recording of some poster having a rant.

What about Terry Dooley? Not as a keyboard warrior... but as an up and coming boxing writer who has a great future. Buncey should get him on the sofa. Give boxing writers like him a voice/chance... Terry could talk about fights coming up etc... I'm sure there are other young writers out there too.

[quote="forcefraser"]Trust me, back in the day, he was great.

What I like best is that he never name drops.

Au revoir[/quote]

It's adios fraser

Ezzard wrote:Honestly it blows me away...

I've been a fan of boxing for about 30 years. I'm not an insider. I don't have any links with the sport. I can't fight...well I can have a go, but you know what I mean...

When I first found Boxrec it was like being there at the beginning of the universe. All these other people who love the sport and want to talk about it.

And I'll admit it I still get excited when someone from within the sport posts...boxer, trainer, journo, whatever... That's because I love the sport. Why people come on and make rude comments to people within the game it just startles me. And if you are actually courteous to people, you know, like real life, then you're accused of being an arse kisser... What ever happened to just being a decent sort of bloke? I respect people in the sport. I don't know why anyone wouldn't...

Steve Bunce is there for boxing. I love his shows. But then I'd pretty much love watching anyone discuss boxing. I don't get why some people don't...

I'd love to meet Buncey. I'd love to sit on that sofa and talk with his guests. Maybe he should have a fan slot once every couple of months. In fact Buncey could have a bit of a laugh with it and call it "The Keyboard Warriors Two Minutes Of Fame" have a recording of some poster having a rant.

What about Terry Dooley? Not as a keyboard warrior... but as an up and coming boxing writer who has a great future. Buncey should get him on the sofa. Give boxing writers like him a voice/chance... Terry could talk about fights coming up etc... I'm sure there are other young writers out there too.

Your'e not alone fella, fully agree.

Ezzard wrote:Honestly it blows me away...

I've been a fan of boxing for about 30 years. I'm not an insider. I don't have any links with the sport. I can't fight...well I can have a go, but you know what I mean...

When I first found Boxrec it was like being there at the beginning of the universe. All these other people who love the sport and want to talk about it.

And I'll admit it I still get excited when someone from within the sport posts...boxer, trainer, journo, whatever... That's because I love the sport. Why people come on and make rude comments to people within the game it just startles me. And if you are actually courteous to people, you know, like real life, then you're accused of being an arse kisser... What ever happened to just being a decent sort of bloke? I respect people in the sport. I don't know why anyone wouldn't...

Steve Bunce is there for boxing. I love his shows. But then I'd pretty much love watching anyone discuss boxing. I don't get why some people don't...

I'd love to meet Buncey. I'd love to sit on that sofa and talk with his guests. Maybe he should have a fan slot once every couple of months. In fact Buncey could have a bit of a laugh with it and call it "The Keyboard Warriors Two Minutes Of Fame" have a recording of some poster having a rant.

What about Terry Dooley? Not as a keyboard warrior... but as an up and coming boxing writer who has a great future. Buncey should get him on the sofa. Give boxing writers like him a voice/chance... Terry could talk about fights coming up etc... I'm sure there are other young writers out there too.

Thats about as good a post ive read on here,take a bow son

...since when has Bunce done shit to help others report on the sport? In the iFilm London video he seemed VERY begrudging to say that what James and Kassius did was "coverage" (sorry but I dislike that word), he seemed unwilling to give Wingy any time and I assume numerous other have been "run off the road" by him...

People criticise him for being biased, but as the saying goes "don't bite the hand that feeds you" He has bills to pay like everyone else and so has to stick to the company line on things, which is fair enough for me.

Bunce must be a canny lad, coz he's betting on Povetkin like me.

iamasadlittleboy wrote:...since when has Bunce done poo to help others report on the sport? In the iFilm London video he seemed VERY begrudging to say that what James and Kassius did was "coverage" (sorry but I dislike that word), he seemed unwilling to give Wingy any time and I assume numerous other have been "run off the road" by him...

I will say this, when I wrote Charlie Magri's book for him, Buncey was very generous with his praise when he was on radio 5 live, even though I was officially a ghost writer, he made a point of saying what a great job I did - which was very much appreciated. Didn't have to, and nobody asked him to, but did it anyway, which I thought was a nice gesture.

I may criticize him from time to time, and he's not always my cup of team, but fair's fair.

keithmoonhangover wrote:Bunce must be a canny lad, coz he's betting on Povetkin like me.

Im hoping Povetkin does just for you Keith

expe wrote:People criticise him for being biased, but as the saying goes "don't bite the hand that feeds you" He has bills to pay like everyone else and so has to stick to the company line on things, which is fair enough for me.

Yep, god knows, it's hard to make a living as a boxing journo - christ knows I tried for several years and never managed it, despite working my nads off writing between 5-10 k words a week.

handsofstone wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote:Bunce must be a canny lad, coz he's betting on Povetkin like me.

Im hoping Povetkin does just for you Keith

Thanks matey.

Bunce is alright, he's just old school and prefers his traditional media. ifilm stuff is great, I love watching the press conferences and the interviews are more raw and authentic then standard TV stuff.

Bunce's voice makes him sound as though he's this happy go lucky character who can take a bit of stick but he came across quite serious and cantancerous in the ifilm interview.

Interested to know why ifilm fell out with Mr W and why Bunce fell out with Mickey Duff?

iamasadlittleboy wrote:...since when has Bunce done poo to help others report on the sport? In the iFilm London video he seemed VERY begrudging to say that what James and Kassius did was "coverage" (sorry but I dislike that word), he seemed unwilling to give Wingy any time and I assume numerous other have been "run off the road" by him...

He's always helped me out ever since I met him and given me great advice over the last few years.

G0mez wrote:

Jon Saxon wrote:Bunce is great, anyone who says otherwise is a clown.

Anyone who says "Anyone who says otherwise is a clown" is a clown.

I see no depth in your posts...clown.

Jon Saxon wrote:

G0mez wrote:

Jon Saxon wrote:Bunce is great, anyone who says otherwise is a clown.

Anyone who says "Anyone who says otherwise is a clown" is a clown.

I see no depth in your posts...clown.

Anyone who says "I see no depth in your posts... clown" is a clown.

[quote="G0mezTheClown
I see no depth in your posts...clown.[/quote]

Anyone who says "I see no depth in your posts... clown" is a clown.[/quote]



ZZzzzzzzz.

Jon Saxon wrote:[quote="G0mezTheClown
I see no depth in your posts...clown.

Anyone who says "I see no depth in your posts... clown" is a clown.[/quote]



ZZzzzzzzz.[/quote]

John Saxon. Anyone who thinks 'Froch cannot beat Bute' is a clown.

Jon Saxon wrote:


ZZzzzzzzz.

G0mez wrote:

Jon Saxon wrote:


ZZzzzzzzz.

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Bunce is one of us. Great chap.

IrishPaddy wrote:Bunce is one of us. Great chap.

The irony of this statement is that he refuses to accept he's one of us... hence him treating those on the forums as "the great unwashed"....

Deserter wrote:

IrishPaddy wrote:Bunce is one of us. Great chap.

The irony of this statement is that he refuses to accept he's one of us... hence him treating those on the forums as "the great unwashed"....

I have a bath once a week; on a Friday.

expe wrote:People criticise him for being biased, but as the saying goes "don't bite the hand that feeds you" He has bills to pay like everyone else and so has to stick to the company line on things, which is fair enough for me.

You're completely missing the point. People don't criticise him for being biased, they criticise him for claiming to be objective when he's clearly not.

palooka wrote:

Deserter wrote:

IrishPaddy wrote:Bunce is one of us. Great chap.

The irony of this statement is that he refuses to accept he's one of us... hence him treating those on the forums as "the great unwashed"....

I have a bath once a week; on a Friday.

palooka wrote:

Deserter wrote:

IrishPaddy wrote:Bunce is one of us. Great chap.

The irony of this statement is that he refuses to accept he's one of us... hence him treating those on the forums as "the great unwashed"....

I have a bath once a week; on a Friday.

So that's why my water's dirty.