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Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 25 Mar 2009, 09:54
by THEBUTCH
Yep, I think what's been said about Gilmour "showcasing" some of his boxers came through loud and clear.
I like Gilmour, but this wasn't what Prizefighter was meant to be about. I'm just glad this was demoted to a Tuesday rather than the weekend slot.
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 25 Mar 2009, 09:56
by jamesmcdonnell
THEBUTCH wrote:Yep, I think what's been said about Gilmour "showcasing" some of his boxers came through loud and clear.
I like Gilmour, but this wasn't what Prizefighter was meant to be about. I'm just glad this was demoted to a Tuesday rather than the weekend slot.
I thought it odd that Barry Hearn seemed almost entirely absent from this show, I missed the first 20 minutes, but during the bit I watched, the only mug I saw was Gilmour. It was almost as if Hearn was franchising the brand to Scotland, and I noticed Gilmour was talking about the cruiserweight one as if he was involved in it.
Has Gilmour joined forces with Hearn? Does anyone know?
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 25 Mar 2009, 10:42
by DG.
THEBUTCH wrote:
Dave Parris is a effing shit referee.
No arguments here - he takes the piss.
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 25 Mar 2009, 12:44
by winkveron
Goz wrote:Anyone know what happens in the event of a drawn fight in Prizefighter?
I was thinking it could easily happen. Fighter A scores a knockdown in Round 1 but Fighter B wins the next 2 rounds 10-9 and voila you have your draw.
If memory serves this nearly happened in the first final between Rogan and Dolan until Dolan (who had won the 2nd after being knocked down in the opener) got hurt again in the 3rd.
Think it'd go to the person with the knockdown.
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 25 Mar 2009, 12:56
by alexpaterson
I liked it they just need a higher quality of fighter the idea is good
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 25 Mar 2009, 13:20
by housesecond
[quote="jamesmcdonnell"
Has Gilmour joined forces with Hearn? Does anyone know?[/quote]
They've always worked closely together. 2 of the nicer guys.
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 25 Mar 2009, 14:53
by funso banjo baby
i said it from the beginning Prizefighter is best suited for the heavier weights...middle up.
the cruisers should be great
im there.
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 26 Mar 2009, 06:42
by Top Dog
Brawley won easily enough mate, you english guys crack me up. Surely everyone noticed the cuts where all down to dirty english fighters
Especially that guy who foguht McArthur, dirty bastard, raking the cut with his glove, shocking, what a twat
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 26 Mar 2009, 06:44
by Top Dog
housesecond wrote:[quote="jamesmcdonnell"
Has Gilmour joined forces with Hearn? Does anyone know?
They've always worked closely together. 2 of the nicer guys.[/quote]
Tommy has been involved with Hearns for years, and I agree two of the nicer guys out there
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 26 Mar 2009, 12:36
by punchers chance
Goz wrote:Anyone know what happens in the event of a drawn fight in Prizefighter?
I was thinking it could easily happen. Fighter A scores a knockdown in Round 1 but Fighter B wins the next 2 rounds 10-9 and voila you have your draw.
If memory serves this nearly happened in the first final between Rogan and Dolan until Dolan (who had won the 2nd after being knocked down in the opener) got hurt again in the 3rd.
I was told that the ref would get the casting vote.
oh, and agree entirely - this latest show was awful. i'd sooner it finish now if that's the best they can put on.
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 27 Mar 2009, 05:39
by chris s
Agree with a lot of the posts. The other night was terrible featuring four fighters with the same manager, I think (Were the Scot kids all Gilmour's fellas). Very poor quallity for live televised sport at 8pm. It needs experienced bangers who go over to work. The cruiserweight one looks good, but I still think it has it's course.
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 27 Mar 2009, 05:42
by Adamj1987
it has reached the end because everyone knows how to win it now what tactics to use and usualy the most experianced amatures win becasue they are used to shorter distances and can pace tehmselves accordingly and have prob fought closer togetehr than pros with limited amature background
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 27 Mar 2009, 17:26
by failedairman
dont believe its reached the end just needs to look at weight divisions, punters want 3 rounds of brutal, toe to toe where one punch can finish it. SMW and above would be ideal. Would be nice if 'top-dogs' were made to compete cos Sky fees would be worth Enzo v Herbie. People said Big Brother would never last but while there are fans/Sky/advertising Prizefighter will continue
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 29 Mar 2009, 05:14
by funso banjo baby
Adamj1987 wrote:it has reached the end because everyone knows how to win it now what tactics to use and usualy the most experianced amatures win becasue they are used to shorter distances and can pace tehmselves accordingly and have prob fought closer togetehr than pros with limited amature background
everyone knows how to win it ????
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 29 Mar 2009, 06:14
by housesecond
I didn't even know there was one on Tuesday. It's a great format that's been saturated and spoiled. Why not have one every 3-4 or even 6 months, give us something to look forward to and maintain a healthy interest.
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 29 Mar 2009, 07:37
by stujones
housesecond wrote:I didn't even know there was one on Tuesday. It's a great format that's been saturated and spoiled. Why not have one every 3-4 or even 6 months, give us something to look forward to and maintain a healthy interest.
Part of the appeal also of pretty much ALL the other Prizefighters is there are some "names" in it. Even if they are past it (as in Paul Samuels' case). This was like a "prospect" prizefighter, and it didn't just feel right.
Re: Prizefighter...needs a re-think
Posted: 30 Mar 2009, 06:22
by jamesmcdonnell
Top Dog wrote: Brawley won easily enough mate, you english guys crack me up. Surely everyone noticed the cuts where all down to dirty english fighters
Especially that guy who foguht McArthur, dirty bastard, raking the cut with his glove, shocking, what a twat
Yes that showed a truly disgraceful lack of showmanship. I was disgusted when I saw that.