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Deadendgeneration wrote:

Boxerbeetle wrote:Hopefully he didn't take any pills, can't imagine anything worse than training for a title fight with a come-down.

Going to a dance festival without pills?

Haha spot on. Not sure how ANYONE could enjoy something like that totally sober from beer or anything else.

TheCobra wrote:

Deadendgeneration wrote:

Boxerbeetle wrote:Hopefully he didn't take any pills, can't imagine anything worse than training for a title fight with a come-down.

Going to a dance festival without pills?

Haha spot on. Not sure how ANYONE could enjoy something like that totally sober from beer or anything else.

Fury has always claimed to be unique - I guess that would prove it!

Londonirish wrote:

crusader wrote:I'm surprised no one's suggested that it's just another one of his brilliant mind games.

X2 was just thinking the same reading through then see your post

Spot on. Said all along the behaviour in run up to this fight wasn't mind games... Wouldn't be surprised if fight doesn't go ahead, if it does convinced Klitchko wins by KO

If Fury's idea of a mind game is to not train seriously, and show up out of shape I don't think that's an advantage for him.

gilgamesh wrote:If Fury's idea of a mind game is to not train seriously, and show up out of shape I don't think that's an advantage for him.

A lot of assumptions there.

SNG wrote:

gilgamesh wrote:If Fury's idea of a mind game is to not train seriously, and show up out of shape I don't think that's an advantage for him.

A lot of assumptions there.

I'm not saying he's gonna show up out of shape I don't know what kinda work he's putting in, but it doesn't seem he's taking these as seriously as he should, but then again perhaps it's all part of the show.

I'm sure Wlad is preparing for the same Fury he faced the 1st time whether or not he'll actually be facing that version of Fury or not.

It does appear he's making it as hard for himself as he can on the night, and making it easier than it should be for Klitschko.

Not sure Tyson can cope with success, and maybe he needs to be embarrassed in the ring in order to gain motivation for the future.

If Tyson does fornicate it up the public won't forgive him. If you've got someone's number, like he has Klitschko, you don't mess it up. If you have an advantage, you don't squander it.

Always felt Tyson would use the first fight to cash out, get beaten up and outclassed and retire rich. My feeling is, this could happen one fight and one payday, later. Hope I'm wrong as if he wins Britain could host a huge fight in Fury v Joshua, biggest in boxing.

And if a fat and unfocused Fury beats Klitchko again . Well........ I actually think Wlad would be a broken man. Also, without big bro to come out and beat Fury up.

VItali would kill Fury.

I wana go to a rave in Anglesey. Anyone else up for it? We could have a 90's revival nite

I'm a bit concerned with Tyson for this one. He was running on the beach every morning with fans and with Kugan in the gym a lot before the last one. Not hearing much for this. Don't forget, he really is a loose cannon, it's not an act. I hope he's not cracked up. I know it kills him how much attention AJ gets for nothing yet he's more hated for a marvellous achievement.

dookus wrote:http://m.bristolpost.co.uk/video-bristo ... story.html

He can't really be arsed with this fight, can he?

Looks pretty lean there, so that means only one thing, Fury will be ready fight night no doubt.

mickey1975 wrote:I know it kills him how much attention AJ gets for nothing yet he's more hated for a marvellous achievement.

Joshua had the advantage that he won the Olympics in London with massive publicity.

After that, although his nice guy media trained image might frustrate most on this site he is very unlikely to start effing and blinding and coming out with sexist and homophobic rants.

Last week Joshua was on Top Gear and is regularly on mainstream to shows that increase his crossover appeal (mostly women and casuals - you know, the type who don't usually go for racist sexist ranting people).

In the meantime Fury comes out with the people hate me because I am a gypsy line which is untrue and boring.

A lot of people would still dislike him because of his background but he has just made it a million times worse. Eddie would have probably somehow turned his heritage into a positive thing. It's cost him millions in deals.

mickey1975 wrote:A lot of people would still dislike him because of his background but he has just made it a million times worse. Eddie would have probably somehow turned his heritage into a positive thing. It's cost him millions in deals.

The most popular British boxers in the last 20 years include Bruno, McGuigan, Naz, Benn, Eubank, Khan, Joshua, Hatton, Audley, Calzaghe etc.

Their shapes, sizes, backgrounds etc are all different however non of them were prone to making random racist and homophobic rants.

There is not a TV producer born of his mother who would book Fury as a guest - the chances of him effing and blinding or going off on one is significantly higher than any of the boxers named above.

For him to then blame his perceived level of popularity on the public for being prejudiced shows a massive lack of awareness and can only further negatively affect his reputation.

bripez wrote:

mickey1975 wrote:A lot of people would still dislike him because of his background but he has just made it a million times worse. Eddie would have probably somehow turned his heritage into a positive thing. It's cost him millions in deals.

The most popular British boxers in the last 20 years include Bruno, McGuigan, Naz, Benn, Eubank, Khan, Joshua, Hatton, Audley, Calzaghe etc.

Their shapes, sizes, backgrounds etc are all different however non of them were prone to making random racist and homophobic rants.

There is not a TV producer born of his mother who would book Fury as a guest - the chances of him effing and blinding or going off on one is significantly higher than any of the boxers named above.

For him to then blame his perceived level of popularity on the public for being prejudiced shows a massive lack of awareness and can only further negatively affect his reputation.

I really hope Top Gear book Fury and he beats Joshua's star in a car time with a caravan attached to the back.
Everyone knows there's not a man born of his mother better than Tyson at driving

Fury is a mercurial talent. He is 'touched in the brain' as he put it and he does some off the wall stuff. I think this is all a ploy to fool Wlad. Anyone who thinks he's not taking this fight seriously is mistaken. I've been taken in by his games before but I genuinely think this is just mind games....

Or maybe he just fancied throwing some shapes

Stuarty30 wrote:Fury is a mercurial talent. He is 'touched in the brain' as he put it and he does some off the wall stuff. I think this is all a ploy to fool Wlad. Anyone who thinks he's not taking this fight seriously is mistaken. I've been taken in by his games before but I genuinely think this is just mind games....

Or maybe he just fancied throwing some shapes

Mind games? The blokes at a rave

chrisnew86 wrote:

Stuarty30 wrote:Fury is a mercurial talent. He is 'touched in the brain' as he put it and he does some off the wall stuff. I think this is all a ploy to fool Wlad. Anyone who thinks he's not taking this fight seriously is mistaken. I've been taken in by his games before but I genuinely think this is just mind games....

Or maybe he just fancied throwing some shapes

Mind games? The blokes at a rave

fair enough but do you not think it could be part of some plan to make it look like he's not bothered? In the face to face he came across as if he didn't give a shìt and then the nonsense that he was getting bashed about in sparring etc...

Wlad is probably too long in the tooth and clever to fall for it but Fury knows he's in his head and all these little stunts and tales could be part of the bigger picture? Maybe I'm thinking too much about it

Maybe everybody's thinking to much about it. Every fighter I've ever come cross has a blow out mid training camp - the difference being that it's done on the qt.

I love Fury. He's the definition of unique. Much more interesting than media trained #stayhumble. He may not be a better fighter, but at least he is true and is never boring.

As to the fight.... I will decide at the weigh in. Whenever he hasn't trained properly and comes in fat, he boxes awfully and if that is the case he will definitely lose to Klit who always come in in great condition.

If Fury looks in shape, I think it's a 55:45 fight in Tyson's favour. But you just never know with that nutter!

I wonder if he likes Baby D and N joi

Parson Cross wrote:Maybe everybody's thinking to much about it. Every fighter I've ever come cross has a blow out mid training camp - the difference being that it's done on the qt.

Really? any names? Go on, I know you want to tell us. I'm quite surprised any boxer in mid camp would go out on the lash before a big fight?

Tyson's loyalty to Meaty Mick has been a hindrance. Even with this promotion. The prices are sky high and the average man just won't pay £400 for a ticket. As I've said before, I could fill a coach with people with £80 tickets if any actually existed. Even Issac Lowe can only get £185's.

Not really that much of a big deal, he wouldn't have been drinking.

He'll be taking training seriously that's for sure, but this type of thing can get back to Wlad's fight and perhaps make them think he's taking it lightly.

Many people, including me, underestimated him, same story for the media. Most of that media doesn't like to admit they were wrong. Because of that they ignore him and talk about the new, strong looking, amazing numbers showing, Anthony Joshua.
I expected Klitschko to win at the time, I still doubt about where I would put my money on. I think this is my first boxing match ever where a draw is probably the best risk/reward ratio.