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Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 13:46
by lefty
I cant be bothered to listen to the entire interview but what's that all about?
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 13:50
by Andrew
The whole spat is on talk sports youtube
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RwAiJezb2as
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 13:58
by Tomasino
righthook wrote:I think u would be the only person on the Planet who thought the first fights was a snooze fest. It was a great fight fought toe to toe and one judge had it a draw. What more do u look for in a fight????
I don't think so, everyone I watched it with found it tedious, like most of both of their fights. The first Mckenzie for Bellew and Murat for Clev are the only fights I've enjoyed watching them in.
I suggest you watch some great fights and compare. That was shite, not great.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 15:02
by Boxing Prospect
Loving the interview. I'm a big fan of Colin Murray from his days at Fighting Talk and to see Bellew explode on Bunce was hilarious even if it was all a bit silly.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 15:12
by Black Sam Bellamy
I hope Cleverly wins the fight. Fair play to Bellew who's playing the WWF baddie role pretty good.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 15:36
by dbf
arlovski wrote:What did Bunce say after the Stevenson fight that's upset him so much?
Something about Bellew giving it the big un and spouting off about how he's willing to die in the ring etc then turning a meek performance, running away for several rounds and barely throwing a punch then getting hammered into submission, i assume?
"I'm the one taking punches, getting up from knockdowns, fighting with cuts blah blah"
This sense of entitlement that some boxers have (Paul Smith springs to mind) really grates with me; yes they put their lives on the line, yes it's a tough game to be involved with, but it's their choice, and since when does choosing a tough profession mean you're completely absolved of responsibility or criticism when you don't perform your job very well??
Especially considering the fact that it's the fans buying tickets/watching who are allowing them to do that as a job in the first place.
I sort of had a similar feeling when i was boxing regularly as an amateur - i almost thought i was 'special' and entitled to instant respect because i chose to do the toughest sport of all, it took me a couple of years of stepping away after competing to get some perspective, i wasn't special or worthy of praise from everyone because i chose to get punched in the face, i wasn't living by some warrior code, no-one else gives a sh*t, it's a sport, get on with it.
I used to quite like Bellew, but his incessant talking has really put me off him, i just get the impression he's a bit thick now to be honest - even in that interview it's clear he's not as humble as he makes out, his answers to the questions didn't even make sense, he just reeled off tired clichés about his kids, punching power and the frankly bizarre metaphor about the Gucci coat.
It's pretty clear he doesn't even have a legitimate reason to hate Cleverly, which makes him come across as an even bigger daft, thick bully with his head up his ar*e
This is an excellent post. Refreshing to hear your thoughts especially about your own boxing experience. Bellews reaction to Buncey was just cringeworthy like a child almost, and then he goes on to say how cool and calm he will be on the night. He's clearly wound up by it all.
The metaphor was just horrendous. He was basically suggesting that lots of people really really want to watch this fight but can't afford it because it's on PPV this meaning they won't buy it. Weird.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 15:39
by dbf
Baboon wrote:How dare the Boxing journalist Steve Bunce give an opinion on a boxer......shameful
And to be fair to bunce he has boxed himself.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 15:54
by palooka
I've got respect for Steve Bunce, I like how he comes across and I like the fact he isn't the consummate professional. If Bunce did say something about Bellews performance v Adonis then it's fair comment, Tony showed more aggression at the weigh in and he did box a pretty timid fight.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 16:00
by handsofstone
palooka wrote:I've got respect for Steve Bunce, I like how he comes across and I like the fact he isn't the consummate professional. If Bunce did say something about Bellews performance v Adonis then it's fair comment, Tony showed more aggression at the weigh in and he did box a pretty timid fight.
And his loud yelling helps keep me awake during the early hour shows
His best assett is being able to keep talking when the German shows have a 90 minute intermission,he does drop a few clangers but its like having a mate round,i like him
I did prefer him being the pundit though,him and Andy Kerr had good banter,i prefer someone who could pronounce the fighters names to do the presenting
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 16:06
by palooka
Tell you what I like about him Barrie - an amateur boxer who never boxed as a senior passed away a few years ago and Bunce asked for memories of the boxer for his radio show and he went to the funeral. I know he rubs many up the wrong way but I think he's basically a decent bloke.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 16:18
by handsofstone
palooka wrote:Tell you what I like about him Barrie - an amateur boxer who never boxed as a senior passed away a few years ago and Bunce asked for memories of the boxer for his radio show and he went to the funeral. I know he rubs many up the wrong way but I think he's basically a decent bloke.
Yep defo mate,he loves the sport and is passionate about it which is something British presenters sometimes lack,he's always good for an anacdote and knows more than most,id like Jim Rosenthal to do the presenting and Buncey the pundit,or the Scottish fella who does Boxing Talk would be a great presenter for the live shows
PS. Its Barry with a Y
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 17:02
by SteveDow
Buncey is a great bloke. I've met him twice and both times he was sound as a pound. Bellew needs to wind his neck in. Hope Cleverly knocks him out.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 13 Nov 2014, 09:45
by Roars Like Me
It kept Buncey quiet though and that was the funny bit. He said they talked in the break and he blamed some of it on 'a worm' that was saying stuff and not him, he mentioned that he had been tucked up by the same 'worm' previously. He did say that they spoke and agreed some points and disagreed on others. I would have loved to hear the chat at the break though....
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 13 Nov 2014, 14:04
by lillywhite14
Just caught the last few minutes if the gloves are off between Bellew and Cleverley.
Tony, Tony, Tony
I almost feel embarrassed for him!
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 13 Nov 2014, 14:12
by Ricky_
Bellew is a moron. watching Stevenson slap him about was fun, Cleverly will do the same, i'll hopefully see it on Youtube.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 13 Nov 2014, 15:10
by Eddy
He gives it all the trap, as soon as he got in the ring he did f k all. Buncey for what ever he said was spot on.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 12:13
by Clint Magnum
At least this time Buncey didn't soil his knickers unlike he did when BHop called him out a couple of years ago during an interview. Now that was funny.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 12:41
by Syntax Error
Boxerbeetle wrote:For a professional fighter, Bellew seems very sensitive. Is there anyone in the trade who hasn't managed to upset him in some way?
Agreed,
You'd expect someone competing in the toughest sport of all to have a thick skin, but Bellew comes across as remarkably overly sensitive.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 12:43
by DazDiCanio
Syntax Error wrote:Boxerbeetle wrote:For a professional fighter, Bellew seems very sensitive. Is there anyone in the trade who hasn't managed to upset him in some way?
Agreed,
You'd expect someone competing in the toughest sport of all to have a thick skin, but Bellew comes across as remarkably overly sensitive.
TBF he's shredding ever ounce of fat from his soul to make weight so might be a tad touchy...oh wait, no he's not he's a fat lazy fker now.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 13:34
by righthook
DazDiCanio wrote:Syntax Error wrote:Boxerbeetle wrote:For a professional fighter, Bellew seems very sensitive. Is there anyone in the trade who hasn't managed to upset him in some way?
Agreed,
You'd expect someone competing in the toughest sport of all to have a thick skin, but Bellew comes across as remarkably overly sensitive.
TBF he's shredding ever ounce of fat from his soul to make weight so might be a tad touchy...oh wait, no he's not he's a fat lazy fker now.
Fat lazy fker, haha that's hallerious considering he is 10x fitter than u and more successful than anyone in your entire families existence.
Ever heard the saying people who live in glasses houses?
Why don't you post us a picture of how u look and whilst your there show us your credentials. I could do with a good laugh
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 18:54
by tobyh5
But he is a lazy fat fcuk. He is not fitter than me. And he is not more successful than most people in my family either.
But anyway, if that is the criteria, they better shut the forum as no one can express an opinion unless they are better than the person in question
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 18:55
by lefty
tobyh5 wrote:But he is a lazy fat fcuk. He is not fitter than me. And he is not more successful than most people in my family either.
But anyway, if that is the criteria, they better shut the forum as no one can express an opinion unless they are better than the person in question
Lucky you.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 20:06
by tobyh5
lefty wrote:tobyh5 wrote:But he is a lazy fat fcuk. He is not fitter than me. And he is not more successful than most people in my family either.
But anyway, if that is the criteria, they better shut the forum as no one can express an opinion unless they are better than the person in question
Lucky you.
Not really, it is called hard work and intelligence
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 20:30
by lefty
tobyh5 wrote:lefty wrote:tobyh5 wrote:But he is a lazy fat fcuk. He is not fitter than me. And he is not more successful than most people in my family either.
But anyway, if that is the criteria, they better shut the forum as no one can express an opinion unless they are better than the person in question
Lucky you.
Not really, it is called hard work and intelligence
Well i'd class intelligence as being luck really as you're either born with it or you're not.
Re: Bellew and Buncey
Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 20:48
by carpe_diem
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