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Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 10:21
by Coco
There are more middle aged men who pretend they used to be boxers, school boy champs etc.
In the old days they used to have Lonsdale stuff, which was difficult to get back then.
Now you also get the sort who wear Tap Out t-shirts
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 10:32
by Teddy's Toupee
Coco wrote: ↑05 Sep 2023, 10:21
There are more middle aged men who pretend they used to be boxers, school boy champs etc.
Ray Winstone?
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 10:45
by Controversial
I coulda been a contender
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 10:49
by Teddy's Toupee
Different times now compared to the dark old days of the 90s. Make your wish come true.
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 10:55
by Teddy's Toupee
Instead of a bum, which is what you are, let's face it.
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 11:04
by Controversial
Teddy's Toupee wrote: ↑05 Sep 2023, 10:55
Instead of a bum, which is what you are, let's face it.
Why I oughta
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 11:42
by margaret thatcher
spies in da camp!
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 12:22
by si7dog7
Sshhh. There’s a lot of “faces” on Boxrec British Forum.
All a bit tidy.
Can’t drop no names but back in the day……
Its been prevalent
You know who you are
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 13:05
by tigermoth87
Coco wrote: ↑05 Sep 2023, 10:21
There are more middle aged men who pretend they used to be boxers, school boy champs etc.
In the old days they used to have Lonsdale stuff, which was difficult to get back then.
Now you also get the sort who wear Tap Out t-shirts
I see that sort around too. By used to box, they usually mean they punched a bag a couple of times at the gym 20 years ago. Could have turned pro but they got an injury and had to retire.
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 13:09
by Controversial
tigermoth87 wrote: ↑05 Sep 2023, 13:05
Coco wrote: ↑05 Sep 2023, 10:21
There are more middle aged men who pretend they used to be boxers, school boy champs etc.
In the old days they used to have Lonsdale stuff, which was difficult to get back then.
Now you also get the sort who wear Tap Out t-shirts
I see that sort around too. By used to box, they usually mean they punched a bag a couple of times at the gym 20 years ago. Could have turned pro but they got an injury and had to retire.
Similar with football, “yeah I got scouted by a few clubs had trials with Arsenal but injured my leg and had to give up”
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 15:46
by Steveh583
everyone wants to be friends with superman
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 15:49
by gerryd77
Instantly makes me think of Ben doughty.
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 16:01
by banjo
Middle-aged men pretend they are a lot of things, a lot of it is due to low self esteem or the realisation that they've done absolutely nothing worthwhile in their pathetically tedious boring life.
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 17:04
by oogiebe
It's almost akin to when I was a kid and some kids would claim to know karate (height of the kung fu classics).
We used to respond "yeah and 10 other Japanese words"
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 17:34
by margaret thatcher
as long as you can wax on, wax off, and paint the fence, you can master karate, oogie san
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 05 Sep 2023, 17:35
by oogiebe
margaret thatcher wrote: ↑05 Sep 2023, 17:34
as long as you can wax on, wax off, and paint the fence, you can master karate, oogie san
There's hope!!!!
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 06 Sep 2023, 11:15
by Alba
tonyevs wrote: ↑05 Sep 2023, 09:55
It means different things to different people I guess.
I understand having a pic taken with a famous person you may have a load of respect for, but I cringe every time I see a fan having their photo taken with an ex boxer whilst raising a clenched fist .. what's that all about
I prefer the pointing or the "one" finger
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 06 Sep 2023, 11:31
by JamesPhilips
Alba wrote: ↑06 Sep 2023, 11:15
tonyevs wrote: ↑05 Sep 2023, 09:55
It means different things to different people I guess.
I understand having a pic taken with a famous person you may have a load of respect for, but I cringe every time I see a fan having their photo taken with an ex boxer whilst raising a clenched fist .. what's that all about
I prefer the pointing or the "one" finger
Lol I really don’t think either are that bad. I mean the Fido is natural it’s boxing after all.
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 06 Sep 2023, 12:26
by CaptainSpacerod
banjo wrote: ↑05 Sep 2023, 16:01
Middle-aged men pretend they are a lot of things, a lot of it is due to low self esteem or the realisation that they've done absolutely nothing worthwhile in their pathetically tedious boring life.
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 06 Sep 2023, 12:48
by Spud
I am grossly guilty of getting photos of loads of boxers … I feel I got to know a fair of them.
If I was asked what fighter I knew the most … itnwould be David Haye so much so I feel I could write a book on him.
The nice David Haye was extremely funny, generous and a pleasure to be around … the last 6 months I saw the total **** and for years I hated him for it. By the time I finished working for him I was almost the last member of the team remaining.
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 06 Sep 2023, 13:30
by wrighty
Spud wrote: ↑06 Sep 2023, 12:48
I am grossly guilty of getting photos of loads of boxers … I feel I got to know a fair of them.
If I was asked what fighter I knew the most … itnwould be David Haye so much so I feel I could write a book on him.
The nice David Haye was extremely funny, generous and a pleasure to be around … the last 6 months I saw the total **** and for years I hated him for it. By the time I finished working for him I was almost the last member of the team remaining.
What was the crack there spud? I'm always curious about why Groves left the team. He was on a tear!
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 06 Sep 2023, 13:53
by Spud
wrighty wrote: ↑06 Sep 2023, 13:30
Spud wrote: ↑06 Sep 2023, 12:48
I am grossly guilty of getting photos of loads of boxers … I feel I got to know a fair of them.
If I was asked what fighter I knew the most … itnwould be David Haye so much so I feel I could write a book on him.
The nice David Haye was extremely funny, generous and a pleasure to be around … the last 6 months I saw the total **** and for years I hated him for it. By the time I finished working for him I was almost the last member of the team remaining.
What was the crack there spud? I'm always curious about why Groves left the team. He was on a tear!
People still to this day doubt my version of events. Some even pour scorn on my claim of that I was in
the Hayemaker Gym on the very last night that Groves came to collect his personal items.
It wasnt a pleasant occasion with Adam Booths
PA in tears and me telling George to **** off.
Irreconcilable differences is the most logical way to explain things
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 06 Sep 2023, 14:03
by margaret thatcher
so you blame george groves?
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 06 Sep 2023, 14:08
by Spud
Irreconcilable differences
Re: Why do so many middle-aged men like to pretend they "know" boxers?
Posted: 06 Sep 2023, 14:15
by si7dog7
Spud wrote: ↑06 Sep 2023, 14:08
Irreconcilable differences
Just been in the pub wiv me best mate George.
He dunno what you on about Spud.
Carl came in. We did a few shots in front of about 90 regulars.
Epic night. Won’t be seen in these parts again. Ever!
