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I got around to watching it last night, really enjoyed it, like others have said seems to be showing Boxing in a good light and shows there is much more to the sport than just two guys punching each other.

And that can only be a good think.

One minor gripe, the narrator/script writers lay it on a bit thick at times such as calling Audley Harrison a Boxing Legend.

But overall a top show.

I thought that too, but they have to sell the show to the casual sports fan.
What else are they going to say, former olympic champion, looking like he may be going nowhere in the pro game?

I think to most amateurs, Audley is a big deal too.

As you say, it shows that boxing is a martial art, as opposed to two blokes smacking the shit out of one another.

I've always thought it interesting how many parents send their kids to martial arts classes, who would never dream of sending them to a boxing gym.

yeah it was kinda corny when they intro'd Audley as 'olympic champ.. now heavyweight champ of the world' or whatever.

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Maybe they picked welter because that's where the most fighters are?

That's what I assumed.

jamesmcdonnell wrote:I thought that too, but they have to sell the show to the casual sports fan.
What else are they going to say, former olympic champion, looking like he may be going nowhere in the pro game?

I take your point, maybe I was veiwing it with my 'Boxing Anorak' on!! But I stll think Legend was a bit strong (No offence to Harrison).

jamesmcdonnell wrote:I've always thought it interesting how many parents send their kids to martial arts classes, who would never dream of sending them to a boxing gym.

Intersting point, maybe it's because to the general public Boxing is seen as dangerous and 'dirty, whereas Karate is seen as noble and far more sophisticated etc.

They also said "Danny Williams... The man who retired Mike Tyson". Mike is short of money, he could get some from suing.

i wounder if they can show clips of the tyson fight as well

yes they probably did they are not bravo. i think bravo onced showed somethingof steve holdsworth kickboxing shows without getting his permission

Watched the second episode last night, really enjoyed it. My favourite seen was when Richie Woodhall went a few rounds with the pads with them.

Did I hear Richie use the F word?

Woodhall was excellent I thought, really fired up, didn't come to piss around, and yes he did use the F Word. Anyone know if he trains any lads at all?

Looked like Woodhall was still in fighting shape too, he was really giving it to them.

I thought that Danny's contribution was a bit odd, a bit of shadowboxing and staring at a poster?

was really strange to hear Richie use the F word.....

Richie went to Olympic medallist level trained by his dad, so if he can pass on some of that knowledge it would be great.

I have always like Richie, great guy and under rated

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Woodhall was excellent I thought, really fired up, didn't come to piss around, and yes he did use the F Word. Anyone know if he trains any lads at all?

Looked like Woodhall was still in fighting shape too, he was really giving it to them.

I used to live near Richie and went to many of his early bouts including his Commenwealth Title win at Telford Ice Rink. Looking at him know it's hard to believe he turnes Pro as a Light-Middlewight. Nevelle Brown and Robert McCraken were often on the same bill. Great nights.

Richie did indeed look fit and well, I'm pretty certain that he sometimes helps his dad training amatuers. I was very impressed with the little we saw of him, seemed to me he knew excactly what he was talking about.

anyone else catch last nights? Good to see Ricky putting in an appearance, seems the boxing community are getting behind this show. Is it just me or do the scouse lads look a lot more convincing as boxers than the londoners? I think the final will be between Adam Izmail from the north and the tall blonde guy from the south (can't rememer his name). Joey Munro caught a lot of praise but to my untrained eye Izmail looked a bit better. Poor Marvin...

p[oor marvin, he wont giv eup though, belive the guy you mean is tony ? curly haired fella, the northern boys do look more "finished" but dont forget its onl the top one that counts so who knows. narrows down to 2 next week i beilive. nice programme gotta be good for the game.

Seems like they are going to spar with Amir Khan next week, should be good.

Dint know David Haye was british champion now! as anyone informed hobson or Bruce Scott, coz there supposed to be fighting for it, Dec 17th, Huddersfield! Maybe Hayes gonna give it up for them...nice lad

tea wrote:Dint know David Haye was british champion now! as anyone informed hobson or Bruce Scott, coz there supposed to be fighting for it, Dec 17th, Huddersfield! Maybe Hayes gonna give it up for them...nice lad

Thats a good fight.

Yeah sometimes they do go over the top with their praise of the fighters, as much as I respect Woodhall and Khan the term legend applies to the likes of Leonard (Benny and Ray), Ali, Robinson, Duran etc.

Ricky Hatton is the most successful pro boxer in the UK, I'm not sure Calzaghe will agree.

Phoenix wrote:anyone else catch last nights? Good to see Ricky putting in an appearance, seems the boxing community are getting behind this show. Is it just me or do the scouse lads look a lot more convincing as boxers than the londoners? I think the final will be between Adam Izmail from the north and the tall blonde guy from the south (can't rememer his name). Joey Munro caught a lot of praise but to my untrained eye Izmail looked a bit better. Poor Marvin...

Agree those two look like the best boxers, but they will probably go with entertainment value so it could be Munro versus someone like Doherty.

Is it only the best two who fight? It's a bit harsh on the other eight who have put in the training if they don't get a bout at the end of it.

most (3 i think) of the cockneys have quit, so it can only a 1 or 2 bout show on final day

Can't believe i started this thread but thus far have not watched a single episode of Boxing Academy! Almost every review i have read about it though has given it a good write up so it seems we are onto a winner....how is it progressing?

steve689 wrote:Can't believe i started this thread but thus far have not watched a single episode of Boxing Academy! Almost every review i have read about it though has given it a good write up so it seems we are onto a winner....how is it progressing?

I'm really enjoying it to be honest, if all episodes were released on a DVD I would possibley pick it up.

It shows Boxing in a very positive light I feel.

And Nigel Benn is on next week.

Phoenix wrote:anyone else catch last nights? Good to see Ricky putting in an appearance, seems the boxing community are getting behind this show. Is it just me or do the scouse lads look a lot more convincing as boxers than the londoners? I think the final will be between Adam Izmail from the north and the tall blonde guy from the south (can't rememer his name). Joey Munro caught a lot of praise but to my untrained eye Izmail looked a bit better. Poor Marvin...

Bollocks to Marvin...and he has got no heart.

Call me a conspiracy theorist but I think he was given the nod because they felt it was odd to have a boxing show without a black lad.

It can't be because of his boxing ability.....

Some of my earlier estimations were a bit wrong, the more I see them, the lower my estimation.

Does everyone else question their training regimes, I mean "novice" fighters who have only got 6 weeks to prepare doing Ballet and dancing. I mean come on, get the buggers sparring, sparring, sparring.

Remember Gervias vs Bovey, Bovey was the fitter but Gervais won. One was in the ring all the time and the other was doing fitness stuff.

I just wish there wasn't an age bracket because I think a little tubby Welshman would have smashed them.

I can`t believe u guys like this shit....what r u watching ,a load of the most average boxer wannabees ever,Gyms up and down the country r full of fighters doing this for real...in real fights,all year round.This shite is dreadful and they r all poor,so can someone point out to me ...What is the point?

Tea dont be so blinkered mate, and cut it with superiority bullshit, cos the general public wouldnt know from looking at these boys who is good and who is bad.

Its raising the profiule of the sport to joe public and thats a good thing.

case in point my brother said "Boxing is coming back a bit hey"

Its also very entertaining, suppose we all dont watch it, no real boxing fans watch this ratings are poor they chop the show not more boxing acedemy reaching the man in the street. Nice one


come on open your eyes the sport needs as much exposure as it can get and we as fantatics should support it. comprendez?

J wrote:Tea dont be so blinkered mate, and cut it with superiority bullshit, cos the general public wouldnt know from looking at these boys who is good and who is bad.

Its raising the profiule of the sport to joe public and thats a good thing.

case in point my brother said "Boxing is coming back a bit hey"

Its also very entertaining, suppose we all dont watch it, no real boxing fans watch this ratings are poor they chop the show not more boxing acedemy reaching the man in the street. Nice one


come on open your eyes the sport needs as much exposure as it can get and we as fantatics should support it. comprendez?

Well said.