Posted: 18 Feb 2008, 17:26
They had one in the US in the past that Mo Harris won. They were exhibition bouts that didn't go on fighters records. The same will happen with this I am sure.
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Posted: 18 Feb 2008, 17:44
I think its a good idea, I dont why it cant count towards records. Even matches are good plus the winner will come out with good reward
Posted: 18 Feb 2008, 17:48
billy bessey wrote:this tournament is definately going ahead me and colin signed the contracts this week i have been told the competitors but i dunno if its meant to be out in the open yet but only 3 of us have had more than 10 fights but of the 5 that have had under 10 not 1 of em has lost a fight ideas? theres a few a.b.a champs in there? not all from this country ideas? but its a hell of an idea i think just for competing you get as much as you would normally get for an area title and the money goes up to £25.000 for the winner so everyone will be trying to win surely that is better for the game than say some of allegedlys undercards?it should be a really good nights boxing with some real good up and coming heavyweights in it so everyone should be getting behind it not slagging them off and im over the moon about getting in it
If you do alright bill the lads know that your good for it
Posted: 18 Feb 2008, 18:28
Positives all round, then! The key thing is- competative matchups and meaningful wins.billy bessey wrote:this tournament is definately going ahead me and colin signed the contracts this week i have been told the competitors but i dunno if its meant to be out in the open yet but only 3 of us have had more than 10 fights but of the 5 that have had under 10 not 1 of em has lost a fight ideas? theres a few a.b.a champs in there? not all from this country ideas? but its a hell of an idea i think just for competing you get as much as you would normally get for an area title and the money goes up to £25.000 for the winner so everyone will be trying to win surely that is better for the game than say some of allegedlys undercards?it should be a really good nights boxing with some real good up and coming heavyweights in it so everyone should be getting behind it not slagging them off and im over the moon about getting in it
As for undefeated fighters with less than 10 fights, David Dolan , Chris Burton maybe (he has had 10 fights exactly, one just recently) have been mentioned.
Posted: 18 Feb 2008, 19:35
My apologies if I come across as a bit of a curmudgeon. I'm happy for all of those involved and I'm glad if people make a payday.billy bessey wrote:this tournament is definately going ahead me and colin signed the contracts this week i have been told the competitors but i dunno if its meant to be out in the open yet but only 3 of us have had more than 10 fights but of the 5 that have had under 10 not 1 of em has lost a fight ideas? theres a few a.b.a champs in there? not all from this country ideas? but its a hell of an idea i think just for competing you get as much as you would normally get for an area title and the money goes up to £25.000 for the winner so everyone will be trying to win surely that is better for the game than say some of allegedlys undercards?it should be a really good nights boxing with some real good up and coming heavyweights in it so everyone should be getting behind it not slagging them off and im over the moon about getting in it
It's just that I'd like to see a proper tournament with normal schedule fights where all the main heavyweights in the country fight one another over a period of a month.
Good luck, and I understand it's a nice opportunity for you.
Posted: 18 Feb 2008, 19:35
good luck billy, i just cant help thinking that if this is against the boards principles and wishes then it will not be sanctioned by them, then it becomes an un-licenced competition, then there must surely be insurance issues, and will the board then make a stance against the fighters who take part.
sort of a mini kerry packer thing i guess.
sort of a mini kerry packer thing i guess.
Posted: 18 Feb 2008, 20:16
Well, its promoted by matchroom, and mentioned without criticism in Boxing News. Its also on SKY. I'm sure that if the Baord felt the need to raise objections they would have done so already.rhino222 wrote:good luck billy, i just cant help thinking that if this is against the boards principles and wishes then it will not be sanctioned by them, then it becomes an un-licenced competition, then there must surely be insurance issues, and will the board then make a stance against the fighters who take part.
Although, that said, I could simply be wrong.
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 03:43
surprise surprise.... double standards by the BBB of C for a change !!!
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 04:18
Can you let me know tickets prices when you know please. Be good to support you and Colin (Skate v Saints final?)billy bessey wrote:this tournament is definately going ahead me and colin signed the contracts this week i have been told the competitors but i dunno if its meant to be out in the open yet but only 3 of us have had more than 10 fights but of the 5 that have had under 10 not 1 of em has lost a fight ideas? theres a few a.b.a champs in there? not all from this country ideas? but its a hell of an idea i think just for competing you get as much as you would normally get for an area title and the money goes up to £25.000 for the winner so everyone will be trying to win surely that is better for the game than say some of allegedlys undercards?it should be a really good nights boxing with some real good up and coming heavyweights in it so everyone should be getting behind it not slagging them off and im over the moon about getting in it
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 07:27
David Dolan has been confirmed to fight on the night.
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 08:03
The confirmed boxers -
Billy Bessey (Portsmouth) - 7-4-0
Paul Butlin (Melton Mowbray) - 11-4-0
David Dolan (Sunderland) - 7-0-0
Dave Ferguson (North Shields) - 4-0-0
Alex Ibbs (Stoke) - 3-0-0
Colin Kenna (Southampton) - 16-6-2
Ian Millarvie (Hamilton) - 7-0-0
Martin Rogan (Belfast) - 7-0-0
http://www.britishboxing.net/news_3154- ... -Hall.html
Billy Bessey (Portsmouth) - 7-4-0
Paul Butlin (Melton Mowbray) - 11-4-0
David Dolan (Sunderland) - 7-0-0
Dave Ferguson (North Shields) - 4-0-0
Alex Ibbs (Stoke) - 3-0-0
Colin Kenna (Southampton) - 16-6-2
Ian Millarvie (Hamilton) - 7-0-0
Martin Rogan (Belfast) - 7-0-0
http://www.britishboxing.net/news_3154- ... -Hall.html
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 08:04
Thanks. I'll keep checking for ticketsMario wrote:The confirmed boxers -
Billy Bessey (Portsmouth) - 7-4-0
Paul Butlin (Melton Mowbray) - 11-4-0
David Dolan (Sunderland) - 7-0-0
Dave Ferguson (North Shields) - 4-0-0
Alex Ibbs (Stoke) - 3-0-0
Colin Kenna (Southampton) - 16-6-2
Ian Millarvie (Hamilton) - 7-0-0
Martin Rogan (Belfast) - 7-0-0
http://www.britishboxing.net/news_3154- ... -Hall.html
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 08:08
C’mon Paul.
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 08:10
Boooo!! C'mon Colin!!Podmore_Birmingham wrote:C’mon Paul.
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 08:13
I agree. Someone needs to pull Block and the entire Board up on this. It's a disgrace. They are conducting business like bandits in the Wild West.rhino222 wrote:surprise surprise.... double standards by the BBB of C for a change !!!
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 08:22
Is there any news on whether this will be televised? It would be good exposure for all the boxers involved and im sure a few of them would gain a few new fans who otherwise wouldn't be bothered unless they were fighting for a British title.
Come on Dolan!
Come on Dolan!
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 09:01
Sky SportsMario wrote:Is there any news on whether this will be televised? It would be good exposure for all the boxers involved and im sure a few of them would gain a few new fans who otherwise wouldn't be bothered unless they were fighting for a British title.
Come on Dolan!
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 09:04
C'mon Billy!
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 09:09
I'm an old-fashioned fan, don't like gimmicks type of fan.
But I actually quite like this idea, because there are a few 4 round fighters there anyway and they all have a chance to make a name for themselves.
I fancy Dolan over the short distances but the old pro Kenna shouldn't be discoounted. He'll, presumably, pace himself better.
But I actually quite like this idea, because there are a few 4 round fighters there anyway and they all have a chance to make a name for themselves.
I fancy Dolan over the short distances but the old pro Kenna shouldn't be discoounted. He'll, presumably, pace himself better.
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 09:20
Impressive.oliverfennell wrote:Sky SportsMario wrote:Is there any news on whether this will be televised? It would be good exposure for all the boxers involved and im sure a few of them would gain a few new fans who otherwise wouldn't be bothered unless they were fighting for a British title.
Come on Dolan!
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 10:07
Billy looking forward to a possible rematch with Rogan?
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 11:36
Hopefully Alex Ibbs will do ok, although he will have it tough judging by the competition, lets hope he shows up ok, because were starved of young professional boxers around stafford and stoke!
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 12:09
How would you feel having to box Colin? You two have obviously got a bond and are good mates, could you put that aside?billy bessey wrote:will let you all know about tickets as soon as i get em yeah would be good if it turned out a pompey v saints final just hope it ended how it did last time the teams met 4-1 wasnt itEmerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:Can you let me know tickets prices when you know please. Be good to support you and Colin (Skate v Saints final?)billy bessey wrote:this tournament is definately going ahead me and colin signed the contracts this week i have been told the competitors but i dunno if its meant to be out in the open yet but only 3 of us have had more than 10 fights but of the 5 that have had under 10 not 1 of em has lost a fight ideas? theres a few a.b.a champs in there? not all from this country ideas? but its a hell of an idea i think just for competing you get as much as you would normally get for an area title and the money goes up to £25.000 for the winner so everyone will be trying to win surely that is better for the game than say some of allegedlys undercards?it should be a really good nights boxing with some real good up and coming heavyweights in it so everyone should be getting behind it not slagging them off and im over the moon about getting in it
and dirk yeah i wouldnt mind rogan i dont think it will suit him there will be easier draws but there will also be worse
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 15:47
i fancy colin kenna for this, he is never in great shape for longer fights but can go hell for leather in this and throw bombs, like he did against llwellwyn.DavidPayne wrote:I'm an old-fashioned fan, don't like gimmicks type of fan.
But I actually quite like this idea, because there are a few 4 round fighters there anyway and they all have a chance to make a name for themselves.
I fancy Dolan over the short distances but the old pro Kenna shouldn't be discoounted. He'll, presumably, pace himself better.
Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 05:32
Hopefully working with Pele Reid will have brought him on, but he looked very raw the first couple of fights I saw him in. He could be out of his depth against the more experienced guys here IMO.joeymc wrote:Hopefully Alex Ibbs will do ok, although he will have it tough judging by the competition, lets hope he shows up ok, because were starved of young professional boxers around stafford and stoke!