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My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 28 Jun 2011, 10:33
by keithmoonhangover
Please read it and let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Fletch

http://news.boxrec.com/news/2011/debutant-fight

Re: My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 28 Jun 2011, 10:59
by phil5555
Very Good :TU:

Re: My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 28 Jun 2011, 11:34
by Superheavy
Interesting read, though not as good as your first one, which was excellent!

There's a problem with this sentence: "After his training sessions sweats more than a fat postman after a double shift and in the ring"

This kind of construction is a little cumbersome (and over used): "He is confident in his own abilities, but if you’re looking for a man full of soundbites, then you had better talk to someone else."

Similar: "If this is what the modern sportsman is, then our Mr Dixon is positively old fashioned."

I like this: "with the intention of doing one thing... punching another man in the face until someone tells him to stop"

Keep them coming!

Re: My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 28 Jun 2011, 11:53
by keithmoonhangover
Superheavy wrote:Interesting read, though not as good as your first one, which was excellent!

There's a problem with this sentence: "After his training sessions sweats more than a fat postman after a double shift and in the ring"

This kind of construction is a little cumbersome (and over used): "He is confident in his own abilities, but if you’re looking for a man full of soundbites, then you had better talk to someone else."

Similar: "If this is what the modern sportsman is, then our Mr Dixon is positively old fashioned."

I like this: "with the intention of doing one thing... punching another man in the face until someone tells him to stop"

Keep them coming!
Thanks for the comments, good and bad. the line "with the intention of doing one thing... punching another man in the face until someone tells him to stop" is the bit that is pure me. It only took me an hour to write, when I write the next one I'm going to out more me in it.

Re: My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 28 Jun 2011, 11:58
by Dan Dares
nice one keithmoon

not only is he a fkin good drummer but he can tap out a story too.

Always like to read about debutants, and its vital that they get written about. Good stuff.

Re: My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 29 Jun 2011, 16:32
by Final round
Good article mate

Re: My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 29 Jun 2011, 17:12
by pnejon
nice work fletch, keep em coming!

Re: My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 29 Jun 2011, 17:16
by keithmoonhangover
pnejon wrote:nice work fletch, keep em coming!
Thanks Johnnyboy. :TU:

Re: My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 29 Jun 2011, 17:29
by leforge
Good article keep it going!

Re: My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 29 Jun 2011, 17:34
by stevek3lly
Good read that John. Was looking out for spelling and grammer mistakes, but being shit at English myself I would not have a clue if there was any.

I will be keeping my eye on him as well.

Re: My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 30 Jun 2011, 04:58
by dondada
stevek3lly wrote:Good read that John. Was looking out for spelling and grammer mistakes, but being shit at English myself I would not have a clue if there was any.
Articles which go on BoxRec News are edited - and not just for spelling and grammar either. I don't just let any old shite go up, though some might see things differently. :lol:

There will always be errors though, especially as I'm always doing it at speed.

Re: My Second Boxing Article is on BoxRec

Posted: 30 Jun 2011, 05:06
by keithmoonhangover
Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:
stevek3lly wrote:Good read that John. Was looking out for spelling and grammer mistakes, but being shit at English myself I would not have a clue if there was any.
Articles which go on BoxRec News are edited - and not just for spelling and grammar either. I don't just let any old shite go up, though some might see things differently. :lol:

There will always be errors though, especially as I'm always doing it at speed.
'At speed' or 'On speed'.