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By the way. To the guy that thinks youssef is a class above myself. Let's keep this usually going and maybe I will get the chance to prove you wrong. I'm more than confident I could give him all the problems he can handle .

I agree that there would be some great fights were this to come off. There's not one of them that would lose their bottle, all of them get in time and time again with the deck stacked against them. I'm not sure when 'Journeyman' became a term of disrespect; the vast majority of journeyman show pride in themselves, come in decent condition and put on a show. A 'Journeyman' used to be a description of someone who could ply their trade anywhere. I'm not too informed about any of the other names in the hat but the interview with Johnny Greaves in Boxing Monthly was excellent and it came across how much boxing meant to him and the pride he had in himself. I hope that one of the big promoters or SKY people are taking notice and 'Get It On!'

johnnygreaves wrote:Il tell you all. There's already talk among us journeymen. All of us would fight although our lives depended on it. I for one would be extremely up for it. We box week in week out with no notice. To be given a platform to shine on a level playing field is a dream for us all. We just do enough on short notice to perform the week after. We are all good fighters , and a prizefighter format would bring the best from is all. By the way , there's plenty of pride among us to make it s great watch. If alowed my money is on me, lol

I hope Hearns people are looking on here, I think this is a great idea.

I'd probably go to this... I think the media interest could be huge if done properly. The ultimate Rocky story.

simon fox wrote:I agree that there would be some great fights were this to come off. There's not one of them that would lose their bottle, all of them get in time and time again with the deck stacked against them. I'm not sure when 'Journeyman' became a term of disrespect; the vast majority of journeyman show pride in themselves, come in decent condition and put on a show. A 'Journeyman' used to be a description of someone who could ply their trade anywhere. I'm not too informed about any of the other names in the hat but the interview with Johnny Greaves in Boxing Monthly was excellent and it came across how much boxing meant to him and the pride he had in himself. I hope that one of the big promoters or SKY people are taking notice and 'Get It On!'

Come on boy,s . With your help we can make this happen . Think you Simon fox for the compliments , I have spoken to two or three of the lads , were agreed that the money and glory would make is all fight hard to win. There won't be much holding or messing about . Is.love to get the chance to prove I'm britains no1 journeyman.

hurlock wrote:great idea :!:

it would be like ballroom dancing all the holding

two donkey's dont make a derby

Hurlock. That,s utter crap mate. Love to see you do your thing in the ring . If were donkeys, what would you be ?

hurlock wrote:great idea :!:

it would be like ballroom dancing all the holding

two donkey's dont make a derby

I've got to disagree with you Hurlock; I've read your posts before and never really read anything that I've disagreed strongly with but I think you are wrong and are disrespectful. The reason some boxers with poor records claim and hold is because they are in against 'the new flying machine they've no chance against' (I read a Nobby Nobbs interview in Boxing News or Monthly and he used that line). Most of the time they are put in at short notice against a bigger, better trained, better schooled boxer. There is often a gulf in ability but not in heart or pride, it is a great point of pride to be able to stand with someone and get the distance without getting shown up or bashed about.

The reason that a lot of the 'journeymen' hold and spoil, is that if they get stopped, then the cannot fight for 30 days I think it is. They cannot afford to get knocked out, so try to survive so they can get another payday in short order.

If they are fighting one another for a decent purse for a change, then I am certain that there won't be lots of holding and spoiling.

the fights would be competitive, closely matched, and I think would produce some fireworks.

This is exactly what the sport needs, well matched opponents who are desperate to win, not the constant round of boxings next big thing against a hand picked opponent, which more often than not is the top of the bill.

Lets see this happen, I for one am totally behind it!

Top man James . Let's get people talking about it. Us boys would set the place on fire. But like I said. My money s on myself, ha ha

johnnygreaves wrote:

hurlock wrote:great idea :!:

it would be like ballroom dancing all the holding

two donkey's dont make a derby

Hurlock. That,s utter crap mate. Love to see you do your thing in the ring . If were donkeys, what would you be ?

Judging by the blatantly disrespectful comment I say that he'd probably be a chicken.
Hope this journeyman Prizefighter happens - it would be great and i would go to it.

I think Billy Smith would be a good entry at this weight. I was impressed with him when I saw him last.

Daniel Thorpe is not bad and has a few good moves up his sleeve.Nearly every fight he catches his opponent with a classy combination.He can dig a bit too,though it would be very hard to score any early wins in this tournament!

Agreed. Thorpy is a great little fighter. You don't have hundred plus if you ain't good. I think everyone in it would open up looking for the win. Would be no harder than any other fights.you forget, we normally box a certain way coz most of us already have our next bout lined up. Not just the cash. We also don't like letting peeps down !

Where can i buy my tickets???? love to see this!!!

Hi Phil mate. Hopefully with a few more people we can make this thing happen. As you know after our fight , some journeymen can turn it on at times.this would be a great payback for the work we do. Get a few of your people on this topic for me .would love to hear peoples oppinion,s

Having read all the posts on this I for one who has been to all the London "Prizefighter" competitions think this is great idea the action would certainly surpass the last heavyweight crap. These guys the so called "journeymen"would not be faxed by the occasion as some of the novices have been on the "Prizefighter".
The format would have to be changed a bit as I think ( although I Have no idea ) how much you guys get for a late notice fight £7,500 for a loss in the 1st fight might be more than you get normally could possibly make some happy to lose & not give their best, that is not meant as a criticism just common sense.
I'm sure if this was put on at York Hall the joint would be jumping,I have the utmost respect for the have gloves will travel boys & if any of you have the ear of Barry Hearns it could come off, May I reserve 4 tickets please

Ha ha. Well I can tell you we get nowhere near that amount even for a double late notice job but. I and a few others I have spoken to on franks list would much rather win it than just go out to earn . Money don't matter to me. Much rather be britains best journeyman

what a good idea. All you boys deserve a crack at this thing,you give all the countries top prospects the rounds they need to further their careers. It would be good to see the boxings hieracy give it a go,and im sure any one who knows boxing could see this being as entertaining as any of the prize fighter nights that have gone before.make it happen barry!!!!!!!

I would like to see this happen, Ive seen only a few of the names mentioned and they certainly knew their way arround the boxing ring, it would be entertaining and I for one would watch .

You can bet your left bollock on us entertaining . As we've been speaking . Mr laight has been on the phone saying he'd win it. I'd dissagree. But just shows that we all fancy it

Graham Fear York won 5 lost 5 well up for it. Add my name to the list. I would also buy a ticket to watch and eveyone who i spoke to would support this show.

Good man . Where you from mate. Ain't seen you on the circuit.

I think its a good idea...A night in the limelight for the journeymen

Johnny just a quick couple of questions for you... who would u rate as the best your boxed&who was the hardest puncher???