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jamesmcdonnell wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:13

Horse wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:09

Stuarty wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:06Getting used as fodder for up and comers. Are you being deliberately obtuse tonight?

They'll force him to allow himself to get smashed to pieces will they?

Fighting noob opponents will be far better for him than fighting world level opposition.

What are you not getting?

whats wrong with him just calling it a day and earning a living as a plumber.

its not like hes going to get knocked for his bill.

Stuarty wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:15

Horse wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:09

Stuarty wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:06Getting used as fodder for up and comers. Are you being deliberately obtuse tonight?

They'll force him to allow himself to get smashed to pieces will they?

Fighting noob opponents will be far better for him than fighting world level opposition.

What are you not getting?

If they use him for 'noob' opposition such as Gorman, Joyce, Dubois etc then it ain't gonna end well for him.

He probably won't be used at anywhere near world level or even European level again for that matter and he's already reigned at domestic level before so what else is left for him? Apart from some more concussions and mediocre purses! It makes no sense carrying on IMO.

Horse wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:11

Stuarty wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:02 Aye he's so tentative now. He neglects his jab as well. With his size and power he should be dominating most fights on the jab alone.

His jab seemed far less crap against Povetkin than it had been in other fights.

He really didn't seem like a gun-shy pussy against Povetkin, he was just in against an opponent who was too good for him.

KiwiRider wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:18

Stuarty wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:15

Horse wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:09 They'll force him to allow himself to get smashed to pieces will they?

Fighting noob opponents will be far better for him than fighting world level opposition.

What are you not getting?

If they use him for 'noob' opposition such as Gorman, Joyce, Dubois etc then it ain't gonna end well for him.

He probably won't be used at anywhere near world level or even European level again for that matter and he's already reigned at domestic level before so what else is left for him? Apart from some more concussions and mediocre purses! It makes no sense carrying on IMO.

He won't get used for noob opposition Stuart, it's way too risky.
Gotta protect the "0" if your headed for the big top.

Stuarty wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:18

Horse wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:11

Stuarty wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:02 Aye he's so tentative now. He neglects his jab as well. With his size and power he should be dominating most fights on the jab alone.

His jab seemed far less crap against Povetkin than it had been in other fights.

He really didn't seem like a gun-shy pussy against Povetkin, he was just in against an opponent who was too good for him.

and how much would that performance have taken from him? It's the first time he's looked half way decent in as long as I can remember and he was still dropped twice and finished off pretty badly!

If his decision to carry on is based on a half decent showing against Povetkin then that's just wrong IMO.

Stuarty wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:02

jamesmcdonnell wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 15:54
the trouble is, he throws so few punches, for all his power. its like having the biggest cock in the world and being celibate.

Aye he's so tentative now. He neglects his jab as well. With his size and power he should be dominating most fights on the jab alone.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:22

Stuarty wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:02

jamesmcdonnell wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 15:54
the trouble is, he throws so few punches, for all his power. its like having the biggest cock in the world and being celibate.

Aye he's so tentative now. He neglects his jab as well. With his size and power he should be dominating most fights on the jab alone.

Tentative is putting it nicely. He usually fights like he's downright scared these days. Even against guys with losing records.

Mimmy wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:23 Price is a decent bloke but he hasnt the tools to go beyond British level. He could pick off someone like Fred Kassi who seems decent on record but his team have to pick the right fights. Its no point jumping at a higher level and fighting the likes of Joyce or Simon Kean or Junior Far because he will get parked. im not saying he couldnt beat then at some point but not immediately.

Just look at the victims here he could work on and build up a few wins, then begin to look at european level

oogiebe wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:27

Mimmy wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:23 Price is a decent bloke but he hasnt the tools to go beyond British level. He could pick off someone like Fred Kassi who seems decent on record but his team have to pick the right fights. Its no point jumping at a higher level and fighting the likes of Joyce or Simon Kean or Junior Far because he will get parked. im not saying he couldnt beat then at some point but not immediately.

Just look at the victims here he could work on and build up a few wins, then begin to look at european level

I'd say you made good points here Mimmy. Well done! Still think he's shot.

KiwiRider wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:13Oh for sure he does. I rate his punching power at #3-#5 in the HW world. Given his height and reach, it is a huge risk for any HW, domestic or international. That's why I think most up and coming guys would avoid him like the plague. Why take the risk if it's not mandatory? And right now he is mandatory to nothing.

Mimmy wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:31

oogiebe wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:27

Mimmy wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:23 Price is a decent bloke but he hasnt the tools to go beyond British level. He could pick off someone like Fred Kassi who seems decent on record but his team have to pick the right fights. Its no point jumping at a higher level and fighting the likes of Joyce or Simon Kean or Junior Far because he will get parked. im not saying he couldnt beat then at some point but not immediately.

Just look at the victims here he could work on and build up a few wins, then begin to look at european level

I'd say you made good points here Mimmy. Well done! Still think he's shot.

I agree he is shot but if i was his manager I could get him some wins at a lower level fighting blokes who seems to be decent.

The issue is he wants to be fighting world top 10, but Price isnt world top 30 but they cant see it. There ar eplenty of boxers out there who have decent records on paper but are inept. They just need to find them, bring them over here and fill small halls.

Twinkle Toes wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 18:57 I'd say he's been offered Fury down the line, so is gonna hang around for that.

fizzjambo wrote: ↑05 May 2018, 08:25 Erkan Teper is not strong European level. He looks like he works in a chippy ffs

Horse wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 15:36 Sort out the quotes chaps, it isn't that difficult.

It's not as easy as you think

fizzjambo wrote: ↑05 May 2018, 08:25 Erkan Teper is not strong European level. He looks like he works in a chippy ffs

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑05 May 2018, 10:53

'Once promising'

oogiebe wrote: ↑05 May 2018, 10:55

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑05 May 2018, 10:53

'Once promising'

I simply don't agree with the decision to fight on. I assume he has wife and kids. Not to belabor the point, but he needs to hang it up before he gets hurt. Boxing is safety first. At least should be.