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murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 07 Feb 2010, 17:43
by rocky2009
murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

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Posted: 07 Feb 2010, 17:47
by mossy141
why? was really looking forward to this one. thought it was going to be the fight of the night.

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 07 Feb 2010, 18:03
by rocky2009
mossy141 wrote:why? was really looking forward to this one. thought it was going to be the fight of the night.
me to i heard he got injured

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 07 Feb 2010, 18:06
by Deno1986
Was it Fitzy or Murtagh who pulled out Rock?

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Posted: 07 Feb 2010, 18:09
by rocky2009
Deno1986 wrote:Was it Fitzy or Murtagh who pulled out Rock?
they say murtagh. this happened the last time aswell

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 07 Feb 2010, 18:12
by Deno1986
rocky2009 wrote:
Deno1986 wrote:Was it Fitzy or Murtagh who pulled out Rock?
they say murtagh. this happened the last time aswell
I have seen it posted on here before that he is notorious for pulling out of fights close to the date. Maybe he is just very injury prone. Still a decent card though.

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 07 Feb 2010, 20:53
by jonny
suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing

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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 08:04
by slapbangwhallop
jonny wrote:suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing
Does this now mean that Murtaghs name has official become mud in Ireland?

Is ti too short notice to get Rob Long in?

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 08:05
by slapbangwhallop
jonny wrote:suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing
He holds an Irish licence and therefore flies under that radar of the BBBoC. Crafty!

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 08:37
by mickey1975
slapbangwhallop wrote:
jonny wrote:suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing
He holds an Irish licence and therefore flies under that radar of the BBBoC. Crafty!
He boxed in York in October,though,so hes not exactly hiding.I have seen him at a couple of amateur shows round Yorkshire as well so hes involved at literally all levels!

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 08:44
by slapbangwhallop
mickey1975 wrote:
slapbangwhallop wrote:
jonny wrote:suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing
He holds an Irish licence and therefore flies under that radar of the BBBoC. Crafty!
He boxed in York in October,though,so hes not exactly hiding.I have seen him at a couple of amateur shows round Yorkshire as well so hes involved at literally all levels!
Yeah, he holds an Irish licence so is registered in the UK as a foriegn fighter.

Bit dissapointing for Fitzy that he has pulled out especially as Rocky has doubts over Kenna as well.

However, Acosta has been added to the bill so that makes up for it to a large degree imo.

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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 09:14
by Deno1986
I'm still happy enough with the card aswell. Ciaran is probably the only one that would take the Fitzy fight at such short notice.

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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 09:52
by Burnt-Norton
slapbangwhallop wrote:
jonny wrote:suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing
He holds an Irish licence and therefore flies under that radar of the BBBoC. Crafty!
He was hauled before the Central Area Council a couple of years ago for his involvement with the EBF, he took great delight in telling them they could stuff their license as he intended boxing on an Irish one for the remainder of his career. How come the BBBC take a dim view of involvement with unlicensed boxing but the BUI turns a blind eye?

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 10:11
by slapbangwhallop
Burnt-Norton wrote:
slapbangwhallop wrote:
jonny wrote:suprised he's allowed to fight Pro anyway when he has been so actively involved in unlicensed boxing
He holds an Irish licence and therefore flies under that radar of the BBBoC. Crafty!
He was hauled before the Central Area Council a couple of years ago for his involvement with the EBF, he took great delight in telling them they could stuff their license as he intended boxing on an Irish one for the remainder of his career. How come the BBBC take a dim view of involvement with unlicensed boxing but the BUI turns a blind eye?
A. The BUI may not know of his activity in unlicenced boxing.

B. The BUI hasn't got the same set up or resources as the BBBoC to undertake investigations of this nature.

C. Its not on "their patch" so they are possibly willing to turn a blind year.

Convenient all round!

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 10:20
by Burnt-Norton
In previous Irish title shots Murtagh has withdrawn against Rock (at the weigh) he was stopped by Healy (a man with only one previous stoppage on his record) he pulled out against Fitzgerald last time at less than a weeks notice (but acted as referee at two unlicensed shows the same week) so why he got this shot is a mystery. I really feel for poor Fitzgerald and hope he finally gets his title shot. Murtagh is ostensibly a full time pro, he lives at home with his parents 100 yards away from the gym where he runs his unlicensed empire and does a bit of door work. Fitzgerald no doubts has a full time job, mortgage, wife, kids etc and has to fit his training in round all this to be let down TWICE.

As someone states above Murtagh's track record for last minute pull outs is well established, it's odd that his pull outs always occur with 'live' opponents but he has no problem showing up when he is facing the Gierkes, Roystons, Drakes, Dunns etc

He is due to take part in a charity exhibition against former football star Lee Sharpe next month, wonder if he will be 'fit' for that one?

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 10:24
by slapbangwhallop
Burnt-Norton wrote:In previous Irish title shots Murtagh has withdrawn against Rock (at the weigh) he was stopped by Healy (a man with only one previous stoppage on his record) he pulled out against Fitzgerald last time at less than a weeks notice (but acted as referee at two unlicensed shows the same week) so why he got this shot is a mystery. I really feel for poor Fitzgerald and hope he finally gets his title shot. Murtagh is ostensibly a full time pro, he lives at home with his parents 100 yards away from the gym where he runs his unlicensed empire and does a bit of door work. Fitzgerald no doubts has a full time job, mortgage, wife, kids etc and has to fit his training in round all this to be let down TWICE.

As someone states above Murtagh's track record for last minute pull outs is well established, it's odd that his pull outs always occur with 'live' opponents but he has no problem showing up when he is facing the Gierkes, Roystons, Drakes, Dunns etc

He is due to take part in a charity exhibition against former football star Lee Chapman next month, wonder if he will be 'fit' for that one?
Whilst I feel for Fitzy I wouldnt like to turn this into a opportunity to "Murtagh Bash" without hearing his side of the story.

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 10:29
by Burnt-Norton
slapbangwhallop wrote:Whilst I feel for Fitzy I wouldnt like to turn this into a opportunity to "Murtagh Bash" without hearing his side of the story.
Fair point

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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 14:07
by Wake up call
I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.

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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 14:08
by steve689
Good job Andy, I've also spoken to Lee and I believe he's damaged the left leg this time, as opposed to the right knee which caused the abortion of the first fight.

It was done in sparring. Murtagh's apologised to everyone involved and all the fans, and is contemplating retirement.

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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 14:48
by slapbangwhallop
Wake up call wrote:I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.
Andrew, when exactly did he injure it?

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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 15:10
by rocky2009
sligobhoy67 wrote:
Wake up call wrote:I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.
Andrew, when exactly did he injure it?
why dont they put rock v sweeney for light-heavy title

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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 15:15
by slapbangwhallop
rocky2009 wrote:
sligobhoy67 wrote:
Wake up call wrote:I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.
Andrew, when exactly did he injure it?
why dont they put rock v sweeney for light-heavy title
because Jim is retired and hasnt fought for nearly a year.

Re: murtagh v fitzgreald is off on 13th feb

Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 15:17
by Wake up call
sligobhoy67 wrote:
Wake up call wrote:I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.
Andrew, when exactly did he injure it?
I believe it was last Saturday. He was going to fight anyway because he didn't want to let anyone down despite eveyone telling him not to. It turns out that the injury is more serious than first thought and physio told him not to bother a couple of days back.

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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 15:23
by rocky2009
Wake up call wrote:
sligobhoy67 wrote:
Wake up call wrote:I train with Lee occasionally and can assure you that his injury is genuine. He twisted his knee while sparring and his leg is all bruised and black. He has been to physio several times to try and keep the fight on but has had to concede he is unfit to fight. He is gutted.
Andrew, when exactly did he injure it?
I believe it was last Saturday. He was going to fight anyway because he didn't want to let anyone down despite eveyone telling him not to. It turns out that the injury is more serious than first thought and physio told him not to bother a couple of days back.
its boxing it happens sad

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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 15:26
by Deno1986
Hope Murtagh has a speedy recovery. Maybe the fight can be rescheduled on one of Peters future cards.