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Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 08:10
by MightyWarrior
Manager Wilfried Sauerland: "Johnny Nelson ist der Ottke der Engländer"...
Even I can understand that....Johnny doesn't get much of a look in on the poster does he.
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 08:18
by dondada
Jedi Knight wrote:jamesmcdonnell wrote:
Amazingly though, Nelson hasn't lost a decision to a fellow cruiserweight since 1992!
Yes I know and there are two reasons for that:
a) Standard of opponents
b) Some dubious decisions
Nelson could easily fight at heavyweight now but has cleverly chosen to fight in probably the worst division today.
What would you rather.....best of the bad bunch or getting knocked sensless and becoming a Peter Buckly or retireing.
Tough one that....
Why on earth should he fight at heavyweight when he can make crusier? You are doing him a disservice. Go and actually have a look at his record. You can pick out a few sub-standard opponents no doubt but I can guarantee you there's a few good uns on there too.
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 08:26
by nickd
jamesmcdonnell wrote:It's worth remember the godawful draw he had against Guillermo Jones not so long ago, back when everyone said he was finished. He found a second wind to win against Petkovic when many thought he was going to get done, but he is still pushing it for a fighter who relies on movement and reflexes.
Amazingly though, Nelson hasn't lost a decision to a fellow cruiserweight since 1992!
Too right, I think the Nelson who fought Jones gets hammered by Enzo.
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 08:47
by DavidPayne
The Nelson that fought Jones would have lost Paul Bonson.
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 09:13
by REAL_DEAL
DavidPayne wrote:The Nelson that fought Jones would have lost Paul Bonson.
LOL
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 10:24
by nickd
DavidPayne wrote:The Nelson that fought Jones would have lost Paul Bonson.
Where would he have lost him??
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 10:25
by DavidPayne
Nice.
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 10:25
by DavidPayne
And if he knew that he wouldn't have lost him
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 10:31
by nickd
:P
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 10:34
by dondada
Paul Bonson is not as bad as his record suggests. I'm serious. I've seen him in a couple of fights when he has done enough to earn a draw against supposed prospects but has ended up with a loss.
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 10:35
by DavidPayne
I'm not knocking Paul Bronson. Without him and fighters like him the sport in this ocuntry would be stuffed.
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 12:08
by KOJOE90
Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:Paul Bonson is not as bad as his record suggests. I'm serious. I've seen him in a couple of fights when he has done enough to earn a draw against supposed prospects but has ended up with a loss.
Didn't Paul Bonson used to be an international youth Rugby play for England?
Posted: 03 Sep 2004, 12:16
by DavidPayne
Yes - well he played pro.