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mickey1975 wrote: ↑19 Sep 2020, 05:08 A friend of mine’s son got offered a scholarship at a good private school for his football. He also got offered a contract at Huddersfield Town. He chose the school. Incredible facilities.

high tower 1 wrote: ↑19 Sep 2020, 14:53 He may have had a privileged start but by choosing a career in boxing journalism I can assure you will no longer be in that position !

Controversial wrote: ↑19 Sep 2020, 05:21

Deserter wrote: ↑19 Sep 2020, 04:54 I listened to the Ed Robinson one yesterday and thought it was brilliant - came across as a fantastic guy who has properly grafted his way up yet remained incredibly unassuming and humble. I'm possibly biased because I'm in media as well, but I found it way more interesting than the Nigel Benn one, for example. Some great insights into what it was like working for the Maloneys and Warrens of this world, as well as candid comments about the likes of Naz and stories such as Howard Eastman sleeping on his floor for a while!

Ditto, he comes across very well, I also thought it was better than the Benn one. Interesting that he said Maloney wasn’t always that nice and a bit of a bully.

THEBUTCH wrote: ↑21 Sep 2020, 15:12 If I heard right, he won 2 ABA titles

THEBUTCH wrote: ↑20 Sep 2020, 10:15 Now this one was a little bit of a turn up for the books, the Anthony Farnell interview.

Thoroughly enjoyed it and really warmed to Anthony. He's had his share of obstacles to get over, which he has. His searing honesty about his career and willingness to address things in his life after boxing was impressive.

I wasn't necessarily his greatest fan when he was boxing, but getting the chance to hear him speak about his career shone a different light on things and has now made me appreciate what a good career he had and the notable wins.

Although it wasn't mentioned in the interview unfortunately, I remember being particularly impressed when he blasted through Lee Blundell (who then went on to stun Ryan Rhodes)and earlier in his career I was lucky enough to be ringside to see Farnell beat the useful Alan Gilbert in 8 tough rounds, finishing the fight with a crunching shot.

It's great to hear him say he has no regrets, but I would have really liked to see him also challenge for some of the more traditional titles ranging from the Central Area title to the British or Commonwealth titles and even the EBU crown. He'd have won the Central Area title without any question, but he would have been more than eligible for the other three titles too.

Anthony himself admitted he used to tense up on fight night (but was much more relaxed in sparring), but you could never accuse Farnell of not trying come fight night.

J-C wrote: ↑23 Sep 2020, 04:22 Really interesting when Piper admitted he probably didn't fulfil his potential because he wasn't willing to put him self in the really uncomfortable situations to do so. He mentioned Andries going over to the Kronk after losing to Hearns.

THEBUTCH wrote: ↑22 Sep 2020, 17:51 Those amateur credentials are superb for someone who is bloody good and has fully functioning limbs, let alone someone with Hughes' condition.

It's incredible !

Coco wrote: ↑23 Sep 2020, 07:09

J-C wrote: ↑23 Sep 2020, 04:22 Really interesting when Piper admitted he probably didn't fulfil his potential because he wasn't willing to put him self in the really uncomfortable situations to do so. He mentioned Andries going over to the Kronk after losing to Hearns.

IMO Piper overachieved, but it's clear when he talks that he has a very high opinion of himself.

THEBUTCH wrote: ↑23 Sep 2020, 17:21 I'm not so sure chaps. I really enjoyed the interview with Piper. He come across as honest, but fairly self assured, which I didn't take as cocky or boastful.

Piper could really punch and challenged 3 very good world champions.

Crawford Ashley only just beat Piper and was out on his feet in the final round. Nicky paid him the compliment of saying he was definitely the hardest puncher he faced.

I bumped into Piper at Old Street tube station years ago and have to say he was really pleasant and friendly.

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑23 Sep 2020, 17:42 Was Barber that good?

high tower 1 wrote: ↑19 Sep 2020, 14:53 He may have had a privileged start but by choosing a career in boxing journalism I can assure you will no longer be in that position !