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Oiky wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 17:41 Will be a larupping for galahad when he shares a ring with warrington

That's two new words I learned today!

maverick23 wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 02:44 So FW offered $1.67m for the fight whilst Hearn offered $1.44m.

Both strong offers. Split was 65-35 so Galahad is getting $585k which is a right result for him!

Based on the bid I think it will end up on PPV unfortunately. Unless it’s a super stacked card I can see it doing poorly. Would surprise me if it did 100k buys in the U.K.

They would need roughly 80000 buys to cover the purse for the main event, coupled with Warrington's usually strong ticket sales I imagine they should make at least some profit.

oogiebe wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 17:43

Oiky wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 17:41 Will be a larupping for galahad when he shares a ring with warrington

That's two new words I learned today!

Good I hope you make good use of them among you and yours over there

keirw wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 18:20

maverick23 wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 02:44 So FW offered $1.67m for the fight whilst Hearn offered $1.44m.

Both strong offers. Split was 65-35 so Galahad is getting $585k which is a right result for him!

Based on the bid I think it will end up on PPV unfortunately. Unless it’s a super stacked card I can see it doing poorly. Would surprise me if it did 100k buys in the U.K.

They would need roughly 80000 buys to cover the purse for the main event, coupled with Warrington's usually strong ticket sales I imagine they should make at least some profit.

Fight will be on regular BT for it’s subscribers. Frank said unless something big happens, it will stay on regular BT.

I’m sure BT are coughing up the purses anyway. Will be good enough for them and bring them some genuine views.

lol did i just read that beating toka khan was a very good win but wins over selby and frampton need question marks

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 19:40

keirw wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 18:20

maverick23 wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 02:44 So FW offered $1.67m for the fight whilst Hearn offered $1.44m.

Both strong offers. Split was 65-35 so Galahad is getting $585k which is a right result for him!

Based on the bid I think it will end up on PPV unfortunately. Unless it’s a super stacked card I can see it doing poorly. Would surprise me if it did 100k buys in the U.K.

They would need roughly 80000 buys to cover the purse for the main event, coupled with Warrington's usually strong ticket sales I imagine they should make at least some profit.

Fight will be on regular BT for it’s subscribers. Frank said unless something big happens, it will stay on regular BT.

I’m sure BT are coughing up the purses anyway. Will be good enough for them and bring them some genuine views.

Good on FW and BT!

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 19:40

keirw wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 18:20

maverick23 wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 02:44 So FW offered $1.67m for the fight whilst Hearn offered $1.44m.

Both strong offers. Split was 65-35 so Galahad is getting $585k which is a right result for him!

Based on the bid I think it will end up on PPV unfortunately. Unless it’s a super stacked card I can see it doing poorly. Would surprise me if it did 100k buys in the U.K.

They would need roughly 80000 buys to cover the purse for the main event, coupled with Warrington's usually strong ticket sales I imagine they should make at least some profit.

Fight will be on regular BT for it’s subscribers. Frank said unless something big happens, it will stay on regular BT.

I’m sure BT are coughing up the purses anyway. Will be good enough for them and bring them some genuine views.

That is good news for us, as the fight was never truly PPV.

It could also be seen as a vote of confidence in Frank, as it shows BT expect to make enough money from boxing that they are willing to risk taking a loss here and there.

This is definitely not a ppv fight, so let's hope it stays that way. Galahad has fell on his feet with this payday. I'm not quite sure what he's done to deserve a mandatory shot.

I can't see him taking out Warrington though, he hasn't carried his power up with him going off his last few performances.

rd350lc wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 17:10

rhino222 wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 16:46 to me, this is a very good fight, its by no means an easy defence. warrington will not be fitter than galahad, he will not have better boxing skills than galahad. its a good good match up. galahad is much avoided because of his skills and his style. he is one awkward mofo, can bang a bit and has some 'spite' in there. the inglegym will be going into this one 100% sure their man can win.

Most people including me thought Selby had better boxing skills and we know how that one turned out .

the fact selby is stepping up 2 divisions shows how much he was weight drained. skill wise...selby is no better than Galahad, and Selby is slick.

rhino222 wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 16:46 to me, this is a very good fight, its by no means an easy defence. warrington will not be fitter than galahad, he will not have better boxing skills than galahad.

I'd say your case for either of those assertions is unproven at best, at this stage

ya dont agree with galahad being a banging puncher at any high level either

Counter-puncher wrote: ↑07 Feb 2019, 12:00

rhino222 wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 16:46 to me, this is a very good fight, its by no means an easy defence. warrington will not be fitter than galahad, he will not have better boxing skills than galahad.

I'd say your case for either of those assertions is unproven at best, at this stage

Galahad is an absolute fitness machine, the fittest in the gym......for many years

and in terms of boxing skills......warrington is relentless, but not awkward nor evasive.

Galahad is no doubt fit as a butchers dog,which won't matter after the pasting he's gonna take

rhino222 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2019, 13:32

Counter-puncher wrote: ↑07 Feb 2019, 12:00

rhino222 wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 16:46 to me, this is a very good fight, its by no means an easy defence. warrington will not be fitter than galahad, he will not have better boxing skills than galahad.

I'd say your case for either of those assertions is unproven at best, at this stage

Galahad is an absolute fitness machine, the fittest in the gym......for many years

and in terms of boxing skills......warrington is relentless, but not awkward nor evasive.

r u in the ingle gym?

allegedly has won purse bids.

Fight date to be confirmed

jamamb wrote: ↑07 Feb 2019, 16:50

rhino222 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2019, 13:32

Counter-puncher wrote: ↑07 Feb 2019, 12:00

rhino222 wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 16:46 to me, this is a very good fight, its by no means an easy defence. warrington will not be fitter than galahad, he will not have better boxing skills than galahad.

I'd say your case for either of those assertions is unproven at best, at this stage

Galahad is an absolute fitness machine, the fittest in the gym......for many years

and in terms of boxing skills......warrington is relentless, but not awkward nor evasive.

r u in the ingle gym?

gosh no, im just a fan. i do go and watch some sparring there sometimes. always nice to be allowed.

How can Galahad seriously be considered on the same level as Selby?

Look at the opposing fighters resumes? Galahad boxed at the same level from 2011-2017 and his best win is against Jazza Dickens way back in 2013.

Selby has beaten world level fighters and held a belt for three years.

rhino222 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2019, 13:32

Counter-puncher wrote: ↑07 Feb 2019, 12:00

rhino222 wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 16:46 to me, this is a very good fight, its by no means an easy defence. warrington will not be fitter than galahad, he will not have better boxing skills than galahad.

I'd say your case for either of those assertions is unproven at best, at this stage

Galahad is an absolute fitness machine, the fittest in the gym......for many years

well, we await his substantiation of that in a fight at world level,

Fitzy901 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 06:34 How can Galahad seriously be considered on the same level as Selby?

Look at the opposing fighters resumes? Galahad boxed at the same level from 2011-2017 and his best win is against Jazza Dickens way back in 2013.

Selby has beaten world level fighters and held a belt for three years.

dont forget Galahad is unbeaten. an unbeaten fighter does not have a level as he has not been tested at the very very highest level. personally i think warrington is a good fighter but not a great one. he beat weight drained selby and beat frampton who you could argue was boxing above his best weight class and has a lot of miles on the clock.

Fitzy901 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 06:34 How can Galahad seriously be considered on the same level as Selby?

Look at the opposing fighters resumes? Galahad boxed at the same level from 2011-2017 and his best win is against Jazza Dickens way back in 2013.

Selby has beaten world level fighters and held a belt for three years.

It's the eye test.
Galahad doesn't have a great resume because he's President of the "Who needs 'im?" club.
Anyone can see he belongs at this level. Still on the juice and @ SBW he had serious potential. Even off it @ FW he's the type of guy that could make anyone look bad. A real 'banana skin' for any champ who has him as a mandatory.
I predict a close, controversial decision for Warrington.

It’s not so long ago people were knocking Warrington for not having mixed it with the heavy hitters. This is boxing, people. Stats are only part of the story.

rhino222 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 06:26

jamamb wrote: ↑07 Feb 2019, 16:50

rhino222 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2019, 13:32

Counter-puncher wrote: ↑07 Feb 2019, 12:00

rhino222 wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 16:46 to me, this is a very good fight, its by no means an easy defence. warrington will not be fitter than galahad, he will not have better boxing skills than galahad.

I'd say your case for either of those assertions is unproven at best, at this stage

Galahad is an absolute fitness machine, the fittest in the gym......for many years

and in terms of boxing skills......warrington is relentless, but not awkward nor evasive.

r u in the ingle gym?

gosh no, im just a fan. i do go and watch some sparring there sometimes. always nice to be allowed.

so ur literally in the ingle gym then

not at all, i work in operating theatres in lincolnshire!!

This is a reasonable matchup. Not sure if Kid Galahad deserves the shot but he has a bit of class and movement. A step up from his previous opposition and a step up for him to prove himself.

Let's see what happens. Suspect that Warrington will prevail though.